
Description of adaptation (noun: no plural) characteristics that increase an organism's ability to survive within a changing environment
Samples of adaptation Adaptation occurs as a result of evolution.
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Description of atom (noun: plural: atoms) smallest unit of a chemical element which holds the properties of that element
Samples of atom Atoms combine to form molecules.
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Description of boiling point (noun: no plural) the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas
Samples of boiling point The boiling point falls when the atmospheric pressure falls, for example at higher altitudes.
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Description of neutral solution (noun: no plural) this solution has a ph of 7
Samples of neutral solution A neutral solutionis neither acidic nor basic.
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Description of malaise (noun: no plural) a feeling of being generally unwell but without specific symptoms
Samples of malaise General malaise may be a symptom of disease.
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Description of denaturation (noun: no plural) process in which proteins lose their tertiary structure leading to the elimination or diminishing of their original features
Samples of denaturation Changes in pH, temperature, or solute concentration can lead to denaturation.
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Description of follicle (noun: plural: follicles) a small secretory cavity, gland or sac
Samples of follicle FSH stimulates follicles to ripen in the ovary.
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Description of diaphragm (noun: plural: diaphragms) muscle separating abdomen from thorax
Samples of diaphragm The diaphragm plays an important role in breathing.
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Description of accommodation (noun: no plural) the adjustment the lens makes to the focal length of the eye
Samples of accommodation Accommodation allows the eye to focus on close objects.
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Description of leukemia (noun: plural: leukemias) cancer of the white blood cells
Samples of leukemia There are many types of leukemias that typically affect different age groups of the population.
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