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  Word Descriptions M.D., vas deferens, Schwann cell, iodine, cardiovascular, insulin dependent, sulfonation, lactic acid, water, myopia


   
Description of M.D. (abbreviation: Doctor of Medicine)
professional degree of medicine

Samples of M.D.
An M.D. is the basic medical qualification in North America and some European countries, and a higher medical degree in Australia and the U.K.



   
Description of vas deferens (noun: plural: vasa deferens)
paired duct that carries sperm from the testis to the ejaculatory duct

Samples of vas deferens
Cutting the vas deferens is called a vasectomy.



   
Description of Schwann cell (noun: plural: Schwann cells)
cell that twists around the nerve axon to form the myelin sheaf

Samples of Schwann cell
Between adjacent Schwann cells there are gaps called nodes of Ranvier.



   
Description of iodine (noun: plural: iodines)
trace element with the chemical symbol I

Samples of iodine
Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones.



   
Description of cardiovascular (adjective)
referring to the heart and the blood

Samples of cardiovascular
The cardiovascular system is also known as the circulatory system.



   
Description of insulin dependent (adjective)
requiring hormone injections to maintain blood sugar

Samples of insulin dependent
Insulin dependent adolescents may need counseling to help them manage their illness.



   
Description of sulfonation (noun: no plural)
treatment with a specific acid

Samples of sulfonation
During sulfonation an aromatic ring reacts with sulfuric acid to form sulfonic acid.



   
Description of lactic acid (noun: plural: lactic acids)
chemical that is formed when glucose is metabolized in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic respiration)

Samples of lactic acid
A build of lactic acid can cause muscle pain and fatigue.



   
Description of water (noun: no plural)
liquid that is the basis of all life

Samples of water
Water plays a part in reactions such as hydration; acid-base reactions; redox reactions or hydrolysis reactions.



   
Description of myopia (noun: no plural)
shortsightedness

Samples of myopia
Someone who has myopia can clearly see close objects but not distant objects.



  Determinations of the words M.D., vas deferens, Schwann cell, iodine, cardiovascular, insulin dependent, sulfonation, lactic acid, water, myopia

  Preparation book: Christian Fenger, M.D., 1840-1902: The impact of his scientific

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