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Description of system (noun: plural: systems)
group of organs and tissues associated with a particular function

Samples of system
The respiratory system is responsible for the breathing process.



   
Description of olfactory system (noun: no plural)
the organs of smell

Samples of olfactory system
The olfactory system is found in the head.

Determination of olfactory system
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Description of operation (noun: plural: operations)
surgical procedure carried out to repair or remove damaged body parts

Samples of operation
Surgeons perform operations.



   
Description of circulatory system (noun: plural: circulatory systems)
the blood; lymph vessels and heart which form the transportation system of the body

Samples of circulatory system
The circulatory system helps control water balance and defends the body against disease.

Determination of circulatory system
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Description of hemiacetal (noun: no plural)
molecule containing an alkyl group

Samples of hemiacetal
When an equivalent of alcohol is added to an aldehyde or ketone, the product is hemiacetal.



   
Description of lacrimation (noun: no plural)
the act of secreting tears

Samples of lacrimation
Onions may irritate the eyes and cause lacrimation.

Determination of lacrimation
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Description of morphological (adjective)
of the structural form

Samples of morphological
Morphological differences exist between members of different species.

Determination of morphological
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Description of addiction (noun: plural: addictions)
a state of dependence caused by regular use of addictive drugs e.g. heroine

Samples of addiction
Rates of drug addiction are rising dramatically.



   
Description of equilibrium (noun: no plural)
state of a body or physical system at rest

Samples of equilibrium
Punctuated equilibrium refers to the characteristic of evolution having long periods of stasis 'punctuated' by evolutionary changes occuring in spurts.

Determination of equilibrium
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Description of burn (noun: plural: burns)
an injury where tissue is damaged as a result of trauma

Samples of burn
Burns may be caused by fire, electricity, chemicals, hot liquids or radiation.



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