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Definition of elongation (noun)
form: no plural

process in polypeptide synthesis of increasing in length

Examples
Elongation is an engery-requiring stage of the polypeptide synthesis being mediated by enzymes.

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Definition of cerebral hemisphere (noun)
form plural: cerebral hemispheres

one of the two halves of the cerebrum

Examples
The two cerebral hemispheres are connected at their base by the corpus callosum.

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Definition of integumentary system (noun)
form plural: integumentary systems

the skin and related structures such as hair and nails

Examples
The integumentary system helps control body temperature and detect sensory stimuli.

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Definition of cutis (noun)
form plural: cutises

the skin

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The cutis contains the epidermis and dermis.

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Definition of gender (noun)
form plural: genders

the sex of an organism; male or female

Examples
We can usually tell the gender of a baby by looking at the external sex organs.

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Definition of detritus (noun)
form plural: detritus

rubbish produced when something degrades

Examples
Bacteria decompose detritus.

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Definition of molality (noun)
form: no plural

molar concentration of a solution; number of moles of solute per 1.000 grams of solvent

Examples
For solutions at 25C the molality is approximately equal to the molarity because the density of water at this temperature is 1 kilogram per liter.

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Definition of receptor (noun)
form plural: receptors

sensory cell

Examples
A receptor detects sensory stimuli (information).

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Definition of dementia (noun)
form: no plural

illness affecting the brain where the ability to remember things; and other mental skills; are poor

Examples
Dementia is more common in the elderly.

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Definition of artery (noun)
form plural: arteries

carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body

Examples
The main artery of the body is the aorta.

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