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Definition of retina (noun)
form plural: retinas

light-sensitive cells lining the eye

Examples
The retina is at the back of the eye.

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Definition of chirality (noun)
form: no plural

characteristic of a molecule being unable to superimpose it on its mirror image

Examples
Chirality is most frequently encountered when carbon atoms have four different substituents.

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Definition of allele (noun)
form plural: alleles

one of two or more alternative forms of a gene; can be dominant or recessive

Examples
There is an allele for blue eyes and another for brown.

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Definition of menstrual period (noun)
form plural: menstrual periods

the monthly bleeding that occurs cyclically in a women during the reproductive years; menses

Examples
The menstrual periods are often simply called 'periods'.

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Definition of ulna (noun)
form plural: ulnas

long bone of the lower arm (forearm)

Examples
The ulna and radius are the two bones of the lower arm.

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Definition of dislocation (noun)
form plural: dislocations

when a bone is out of position with the joint

Examples
Dislocations are very painful.

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Definition of gluconeogenesis (noun)
form: no plural

the production of glucose from protein or fat stores

Examples
Glucose is made in the liver by gluconeogenesis.

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Definition of cannabis (noun)
form: no plural

a drug also known as marijuana

Examples
Cannabis can precipitate psychosis in some people.

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Definition of cerebral cortex (noun)
form: no plural

outer covering of the cerebrum responsible for consciousness, memory, intellect, voluntary activity and sensory perception

Examples
The cerebral cortex makes up 40%of the brain by weight.

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Definition of cholesterol (noun)
form plural: cholesterols

a steroid that plays an important part in metabolism

Examples
Cholesterol is needed to make cell membranes.

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