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Definition of endocrine gland (noun)
form: no plural

a gland which secretes substances that it makes (hormones) into the blood

Examples
The pancreas is an endocrine gland.

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Definition of chemical synapse (noun)
form: no plural

a junction between a nerve ending and another excitable cell

Examples
In a chemical synapse neurotransmitters are needed to mediate the passage of an action potential from the nerve ending to the second cell (c.f. electrical synapse).

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Definition of limb (noun)
form plural: limbs

one of the legs or arms

Examples
Humans have four limbs.

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Definition of miscible (adjective)
something which mixes with a similar substance

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Ethanol and water mix together. They are miscible liquids.

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Definition of ear (noun)
form plural: ears

the organ of balance and hearing

Examples
The ear has three parts: inner, middle and outer ear.

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Definition of sickle cell disease (noun)
form: no plural

inherited disorder where the red blood cells are abnormal shapes ('sickle')

Examples
Sickle cell disease is more common in the Afro-Caribbean population.

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Definition of redox reaction (noun)
form plural: redox reactions

process in which one atom, ion or molecule gives electrons and the other receives them

Examples
Redox reactions are also known as oxidation-reduction reactions.

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Definition of acid strength (noun)
form plural: acid strengths

this is the degree to which acids are able to dissociate into ions in a solution

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The acid dissociation constant is a measure of the acid strength.

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Definition of estrogen (noun)
form plural: estrogens

female sex hormone

Examples
Estrogen is a steroid that is important for the development and function of the female reproductive system.

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Definition of juvenile (adjective)
forms: more juvenile; most juvenile; the most juvenile

relating to youth

Examples
Juvenile diabetes is also called type 1 diabetes.

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