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| Description of ophthalmology (noun: no plural) branch of medicine that deals with the eye and its diseases Samples of ophthalmology Ophthalmology is a medical specialty.
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| Description of abortion (noun: plural: abortions) expulsion of a fetus before it is able to survive independently Samples of abortion Abortion of unwanted fetuses is a matter of much ethical debate.
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| Description of thyroxine (noun: no plural) thyroxine is one of the hormones made by the thyroid gland Samples of thyroxine A deficiency of thyroxine may cause hypothyroidism and goiter formation.
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| Description of loin (noun: plural: loins) area at the side of the abdomen between the lowest rib and the top of the buttocks Samples of loin Loin pain may indicate a kidney problem.
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| Description of acid salt (noun: plural: acid salts) a compound made by partially neutralizing an acid with ionisable hydrogen atoms Samples of acid salt Sodium hydrogensulfate is an acid salt formed by partially neutralizing sulfuric acid.
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| Description of vaporization (noun: no plural) transformation of a liquid into vapor Samples of vaporization When a substance changes into vapor, for example bromine, it is caled vaporization.
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| Description of altitude sickness (noun: no plural) illness resulting from unacclimatized exposure to high altitude; mountain sickness Samples of altitude sickness Altitude sickness can occur around 4500m above sea level.
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| Description of beriberi (noun: no plural) illness due to thiamine deficiency Samples of beriberi Beriberi occurs in malnourished people e.g. the starving, very ill or alcoholics.
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| Description of tragus (noun: plural: tragi) nodule of cartilage in the outer ear Samples of tragus The tragus protects the external auditory meatus.
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| Description of androgen (noun: no plural) steroid hormone controlling the development of male sexual characteristics Samples of androgen Testosteron is an androgen influencing male sexual behavior and development.
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