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Definition of lens (noun)
form plural: lenses

part of the eye that helps to focus light on the retina

Examples
A cataract on the lens leads to blurred vision.

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Definition of respiration (noun)
form: no plural

the breakdown of food to release energy into cells

Examples
If cells don't get enough oxygen they carry out anaerobic respiration to get energy.

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Definition of constituent (noun)
form plural: constituents

part making up something; component

Examples
Hydrogen and oxygen are constituents of water.

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Definition of transition state (noun)
form plural: transition states

the state of the reacting particles when they are at the top of

Examples
Transition states only exist very briefly and can not be measured.

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Definition of ophthalmologist (noun)
form plural: ophthalmologists

a doctor who diagnosis and treats eye diseases

Examples
You may earn lots of money if you are an ophthalmologist.

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Definition of nucleic acid (noun)
form plural: nucleic acids

contains a pentose-phosphate backbone to which nitrogenous bases are joined

Examples
Nucleic acids; e.g. DNA are responsible for the transmission of storage and passing on of genetic information

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Definition of amniotic sac (noun)
form: no plural

membrane that contains the embryo/fetus during maturation

Examples
The amniotic sac contains amniotic fluid.

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Definition of galactosamine (noun)
form: no plural

an amino sugar

Examples
Galactosamine is present in cartilage.

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Definition of womb (noun)
form plural: wombs

abdominal organ where the baby develops before birth; uterus

Examples
Hysterectomy is an operation where the womb is removed.

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Definition of imbalance (noun)
form plural: imbalances

lack of balance; out of order

Examples
A hormonal imbalance may lead to disease.

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