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Description of anus (noun: plural: anuses)
opening at the end of the alimentary canal

Samples of anus
Feces is expelled via the anus.



   
Description of torpor (noun: no plural)
inactive state of hibernation

Samples of torpor
Some mammals show different states of torpor in the winter months in order to save engery.



   
Description of urology (noun: no plural)
study and management of urinary tract diseases

Samples of urology
A urologist is a specialist in urology.



   
Description of generalize (verb: generalized; generalized; generalizing)
to involve a large number of people or things

Samples of generalize
Malignant cancers invade locally at first but then tend to generalize.



   
Description of pulmo- (preffix)
relating to the lungs

Samples of pulmo-
The pulmonary system is the system of lungs and breathing apparatus.



   
Description of melanocyte (noun: plural: melanocytes)
epidermal cell producing melanin

Samples of melanocyte
Melanocytes synthesize the pigment melanin protecting the body from ultraviolet light.



   
Description of fertilized (adjective)
when a male sex cell has joined with a female sex cell to produce a new plant or animal

Samples of fertilized
The ovum is fertilized by the spermatozoon to form a zygote.



   
Description of dependent diabetes (noun: no plural)
diabetic illness that can only be managed using insulin injections; usually affecting young people

Samples of dependent diabetes
Insulin dependent diabetes is also called type 1 diabetes.

Determination of dependent diabetes
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Description of beta pleated sheet (noun: plural: beta pleated sheets)
secondary structure of a protein where the polypeptide chain forms a zigzag shape

Samples of beta pleated sheet
Fibrous proteins contain a beta-pleated sheet.

Determination of beta pleated sheet
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Description of transplant (verb: transplanted; transplanted; transplanting)
to implant an organ or tissue from one place to another

Samples of transplant
Organs and tissues can be transplanted from one part of the body to another (e.g. skin) or from one person to another (e.g. kidney).



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