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Definition of displace (verb)
forms: displaced; displaced; displacing

to move something out of position

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If a bone is displaced from its usual position with the joint we say the joint is dislocated.

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Definition of feedback inhibition (noun)
form: only plural

cellular control process in which an enzyme is inhibited when reaching a certain blood level

Examples
Feedback inhibition is a widespread process in organisms which allows them to avoid an overproduction of metabolites.

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Definition of diffraction (noun)
form: no plural

change in the directions and intensities of a group of waves after passing by a barrier

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Diffraction is the spreading out of light as it passes through a narrow opening.

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Definition of catecholamines (noun)
form: only plural

the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline that are made and secreted by the adrenals

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Catecholamines are released in reaction to stress.

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Definition of inside (adverb)
within something; interior; opposite to outside

Examples
The body has defenses to help stop bacteria or other invaders getting inside the body.

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Definition of hemi- (preffix)
denotes a half of the body

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The left cerebral hemisphere controls the right side of the body.

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Definition of ovum (noun)
form plural: ova

female sex cell; gamete

Examples
In assisted fertilization the fertilized ovum is implanted into the uterus.

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Definition of adiabatic (adjective)
related to a thermodynamic process involving no heat exchange

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Loss or gain of heat does not occur during an adiabatic process.

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Definition of foot (noun)
form plural: feet

part of the body at the end of the leg on which we stand; 12 inches

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The feet allow us to walk great distances.

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Definition of motor neuron (noun)
form plural: motor neurons

nerve cell that conducts messages from the brain and the spinal cord to the muscles

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Motor neurons are also called efferent neurons as they carry messages to effector cells.

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