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Description of enthalpy (noun: no plural)
thermodynamic function of a system described by the sum of the internal energy plus the product of its volume multiplied by the pressure from the environment

Samples of enthalpy
The change in enthalpy of a process is identical to the heat absorbed or evolved by the system at constant pressure.



   
Description of adolescence (noun: no plural)
stage of development in which puberty takes place

Samples of adolescence
The growth spurt occurs during adolescence.

Determination of adolescence
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Description of prostate gland (noun: no plural)
gland in males being located near the bladder and controlling the release of urine from the bladder

Samples of prostate gland
The prostate gland releases the major constituent of semen.

Determination of prostate gland
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Description of stomata (noun: only plural)
pores on the leaf surface

Samples of stomata
Transpiration occurs from the surface of the leaf through stomata.



   
Description of photophobia (noun: plural: photophobias)
pain of the eyes on exposure to light

Samples of photophobia
Photophobia may be a symptom of migraine headaches.

Determination of photophobia
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Description of pseudopodium (noun: plural: pseudopodia)
out pouches of the cytoplasm which act to help the cell with movement or phagocytosis

Samples of pseudopodium
Amoebas have pseudopodia.

Determination of pseudopodium
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Description of data (noun: collective noun)
information about something

Samples of data
The data shows that cancer is increasing.



   
Description of eardrum (noun: plural: eardrums)
tympanic membrane; membrane separating the middle ear from the outer ear

Samples of eardrum
The eardrum transmits sound vibrations to the three ear bones (ossicles).



   
Description of biology (noun: no plural)
the study of life

Samples of biology
Biologists study biology.



   
Description of aspirin (noun: plural: aspirins)
mild painkilling drug

Samples of aspirin
Aspirin is made from acylation of salicylic acid.



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