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| Description of autotrophic (adjective) related to organisms converting sunlight into energy Samples of autotrophic 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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| Description of suspensory ligament (noun: plural: suspensory ligaments) a ligament that acts to hold an organ in place Samples of suspensory ligament The suspensory ligament of the eye holds the lens in place.
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| Description of biotic (adjective) living; living organisms Samples of biotic An anti-biotic agent kills living organisms.
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| Description of glycogen (noun: no plural) the polysaccharide in which glucose is stored in animal tissues Samples of glycogen Glycogen is stored in liver and muscle in man.
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| Description of postoperative (adjective) describing the period after an operation Samples of postoperative Postoperative infection is always a risk.
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| Description of bile (noun: plural: biles) juice made by the liver Samples of bile Bile is stored in the gallbladder.
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| Description of organ system (noun: plural: organ systems) a coordinated group of tissues and organs Samples of organ system The circulatory system is an example of an organ system.
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| Description of biopsy (noun: plural: biopsies) removal of a small piece of tissue from the body so it can be examined under the microscope Samples of biopsy A biopsy is a medical investigation.
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| Description of resolution (noun: no plural) break-down; dissection; differentiation Samples of resolution In objects being viewed with a microscope, resolution is the differentiation of two objects.
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| Description of bone marrow (noun: no plural) spongy, red tissue found in the reticulo-endothelial system of mammals Samples of bone marrow Red blood cells, platelets and some white cells are made in the bone marrow.
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