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Description of lens (noun: plural: lenses)
part of the eye that helps to focus light on the retina

Samples of lens
A cataract on the lens leads to blurred vision.



   
Description of respiration (noun: no plural)
the breakdown of food to release energy into cells

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

Determination of respiration
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Description of constituent (noun: plural: constituents)
part making up something; component

Samples of constituent
Hydrogen and oxygen are constituents of water.

Determination of constituent
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Description of transition state (noun: plural: transition states)
the state of the reacting particles when they are at the top of

Samples of transition state
Transition states only exist very briefly and can not be measured.

Determination of transition state
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Description of ophthalmologist (noun: plural: ophthalmologists)
a doctor who diagnosis and treats eye diseases

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

Determination of ophthalmologist
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Description of nucleic acid (noun: plural: nucleic acids)
contains a pentose-phosphate backbone to which nitrogenous bases are joined

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

Determination of nucleic acid
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Description of amniotic sac (noun: no plural)
membrane that contains the embryo/fetus during maturation

Samples of amniotic sac
The amniotic sac contains amniotic fluid.

Determination of amniotic sac
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Description of galactosamine (noun: no plural)
an amino sugar

Samples of galactosamine
Galactosamine is present in cartilage.

Determination of galactosamine
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Description of womb (noun: plural: wombs)
abdominal organ where the baby develops before birth; uterus

Samples of womb
Hysterectomy is an operation where the womb is removed.



   
Description of imbalance (noun: plural: imbalances)
lack of balance; out of order

Samples of imbalance
A hormonal imbalance may lead to disease.



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