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Definition of X-chromosome (noun)
form plural: x-chromosomes

the sex chromosome present in both genders; women XX; men XY

Examples
Some gene disorders e.g. hemophilia are carried on the X chromosome.

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Definition of deliver (verb)
forms: delivered; delivered; delivering

to help the mother bring a baby into the world

Examples
The midwife or doctor usually delivers babies.

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Definition of stereoisomer (noun)
form plural: stereoisomers

molecule containing the same number and kind of atomic groups as another but having a different spatial arrangement, therefore having different charactersitics

Examples
Cyclic stereoisomers differ about the new chiral carbon.

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Definition of cerebellum (noun)
form plural: cerebella

part of brain lying beneath the cerebrum which helps coordinate muscle movements

Examples
The cerebellum is affected by ethanol.

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Definition of marginally (adverb)
slightly; narrowly; by a little bit

Examples
He only marginally avoided failing his MCAT exam.

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Definition of alkaline-earth metal (noun)
form plural: alkaline-earth metals

metallic elements with 2 electrons in their outer shell including magnesium, calcium and barium

Examples
Alkaline-earth metals react easily with other elements.

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Definition of gas volume calculations (noun)
form: only plural

these use the gas laws (Avogadro's and Gay-Lussac's law) to analyze the volumes of gases involved in a reaction

Examples
Gas volume calculations are simple when all the reactants and products are gases.

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Definition of trauma (noun)
form plural: traumata

a physical injury or accident inflicting pain

Examples
RTAs are a major cause of trauma.

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Definition of urea (noun)
form: no plural

a waste product made when amino acids are broken down

Examples
Urea is made in the liver and excreted in the urine.

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Definition of optic (adjective)
relating to the eye or vision

Examples
The doctor looks at the optic disc when he uses an ophthalmoscope.

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