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Description of geographical isomer (noun: plural: geographical isomers)
isomer that has identical covalent arrangements but are different with regard to the arrangement of their groups in space

Samples of geographical isomer
Geometrical isomers are also called cis-trans isomers.

Determination of geographical isomer
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Description of mole fraction (noun: no plural)
ratio of the moles of one compound of a system to the total moles of all compounds present

Samples of mole fraction
The mole fraction of a compound is equal to the number of moles of the compound divided by the total number of moles of all species within the system.

Determination of mole fraction
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Description of zymogenic (adjective)
enzyme-producing

Samples of zymogenic
Trypsinogen being zymogenis is released by the pancreas and is transformed into the active form trypsin.



   
Description of puberty (noun: no plural)
the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood where full sexual maturity is reached

Samples of puberty
Puberty is a time of great physiological and anatomical changes.



   
Description of duodenum (noun: no plural)
first part of the three parts of the small intestine

Samples of duodenum
The duodenum receives bile from the gall bladder.



   
Description of budding (noun: no plural)
asexual reproductive structure consisting of an outgrowth that is capable of forming a new individual

Samples of budding
Budding appears to be the asexual reproduction in hydra and yeast.



   
Description of goiter (noun: no plural)
enlargement of the thyroid gland not being caused by cancer

Samples of goiter
Goiter is caused by the disorders hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.



   
Description of advise (verb: advised; advised; advising)
to recommend

Samples of advise
The medical profession advise people not to smoke.



   
Description of chylomicron (noun: plural: chylomicrons)
microscopic particles of fat in the blood and lymph

Samples of chylomicron
Chylomicrons are released into tiny lymph vessels.

Determination of chylomicron
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Description of dehydrogenation (noun: plural: dehydrogenations)
the removal of hydrogen from a molecule

Samples of dehydrogenation
Dehydrogenation is a form of oxidation.

Determination of dehydrogenation
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