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Definition of autotrophic (adjective)
related to organisms converting sunlight into energy

Examples
Autotrophic organisms are plants that don't need an exogenous supply of organic nutrition.
Autotrophic organisms make their food from inorganic compounds, e.g. nitrogen.

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Definition of suspensory ligament (noun)
form plural: suspensory ligaments

a ligament that acts to hold an organ in place

Examples
The suspensory ligament of the eye holds the lens in place.

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Definition of biotic (adjective)
living; living organisms

Examples
An anti-biotic agent kills living organisms.

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Definition of glycogen (noun)
form: no plural

the polysaccharide in which glucose is stored in animal tissues

Examples
Glycogen is stored in liver and muscle in man.

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Definition of postoperative (adjective)
describing the period after an operation

Examples
Postoperative infection is always a risk.

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Definition of bile (noun)
form plural: biles

juice made by the liver

Examples
Bile is stored in the gallbladder.

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

a coordinated group of tissues and organs

Examples
The circulatory system is an example of an organ system.

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Definition of biopsy (noun)
form plural: biopsies

removal of a small piece of tissue from the body so it can be examined under the microscope

Examples
A biopsy is a medical investigation.

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Definition of resolution (noun)
form: no plural

break-down; dissection; differentiation

Examples
In objects being viewed with a microscope, resolution is the differentiation of two objects.

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Definition of bone marrow (noun)
form: no plural

spongy, red tissue found in the reticulo-endothelial system of mammals

Examples
Red blood cells, platelets and some white cells are made in the bone marrow.

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