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Definition of epidemic (noun)
form plural: epidemics

an outbreak of an infectious disease

Examples
Contagious diseases often cause epidemics.

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Definition of cilium (noun)
form plural: cilia

hair-like process found on epithelial linings; an eyelash or eyelid

Examples
Cilia line the upper respiratory tract and are damaged by cigarette smoke.

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Definition of absolute temperature (noun)
form plural: absolute temperatures

temperature according to an absolute scale

Examples
An example of an absolute scale is the Kelvin scale.

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Definition of larynx (noun)
form plural: larynges

organ that produces vocal sounds and carries air from the pharynx to the trachea

Examples
The larynx is also called the voice box.

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Definition of ozone (noun)
form: no plural

an unstable; reactive gas which has oxidative properties

Examples
Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen.

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Definition of zymosis (noun)
form: no plural

the process of fermentation brought about by yeast

Examples
Ethanol is made by zymosis.

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Definition of zona pellucida (noun)
form plural: zona pellucidae

thick membrane surrounding the female ova

Examples
The zona pellucida is transparent.

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Definition of ejaculation (noun)
form plural: ejaculations

the movement of semen out of the penis by contractile waves which occur at orgasm

Examples
Ejaculation is needed to position the sperm high up in the vagina to maximize the chances of conception.

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Definition of diabetes (noun)
form: no plural

disease of pancreas due to lack of insulin

Examples
Symptoms of diabetes are weight loss, frequent urination and fatigue.

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Definition of chlorophyll (noun)
form: no plural

green pigment found in all green plants that absorbs light so that photosynthesis can occur

Examples
Some bacteria contain chlorophyll as well as plants.

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