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Definition of secondary structure (noun)
form plural: secondary structures

the coiling of the peptide chains in a protein in specific ways

Examples
The secondary structure of a protein sheet may be that of an alpha helix or a beta pleated sheet.

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Definition of subshell (noun)
form plural: subshells

one or more orbitals in the electron shell of an atom

Examples
The second quantum number refers to the subshells occuring within each principal energy level.

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Definition of tissue (noun)
form plural: tissues

a group of cells with the same shape and function

Examples
Muscle cells group together to form muscular tissue that helps us move.

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Definition of geneticist (noun)
form plural: geneticists

someone who specializes in genetics; the study of genes and heredity

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Geneticists may work in laboratories.

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Definition of weak acid (noun)
form plural: weak acids

an acid that only slightly dissociates in a solution

Examples
The acid dissociation constant tells us if it is a weak acid.

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Definition of induction (noun)
form plural: inductions

process in embryology by which one part of an embry causes the change of tissue

Examples
Induction is often influenced by chemical substances.

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Definition of color blindness (noun)
form: no plural

inherited condition where it is not possible to differentiate between colors, usually red and green

Examples
Color blindness nearly always affects men.

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Definition of zygote (noun)
form plural: zygotes

the fertilized ovum (before it is cleaved)

Examples
When the sperm fertilizes the ovum a zygote is formed.

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Definition of malabsorption (noun)
form plural: malabsorptions

group of symptoms and signs due to reduced absorption of food e.g., carbohydrates, fats, protein

Examples
Diseases of the small intestine may cause malabsorption.

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Definition of zinc (noun)
form: no plural

a metal showing few properties of the transition metals

Examples
Zinc is used to coat iron to stop it rusting.

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