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Description of interstitial cells (noun: only plural)
cells occuring between the germ cells of the gonads and producing the male sexual hormones

Samples of interstitial cells
Interstitial cells also called Leydig cells release testosterone and other androgens.

Determination of interstitial cells
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Description of element (noun: plural: elements)
something that can not be broken down into a simpler substance by a chemical reaction

Samples of element
Hydrogen is the lightest element in the universe.



   
Description of conjunctiva (noun: plural: conjunctivas)
the membrane lining the eye and eyelid

Samples of conjunctiva
The conjunctivae are mucous membranes.

Determination of conjunctiva
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Description of acceleration (noun: no plural)
change of velocity

Samples of acceleration
Average acceleration refers to the change in instananeous velocity over the time period.

Determination of acceleration
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Description of thymine (noun: no plural)
nitrogen-containing base found in DNA and RNA

Samples of thymine
Thymine is a pyrimidine and helps form the nucleotides of nucleic acids.



   
Description of nose (noun: plural: noses)
organ of smell which protrudes from the face

Samples of nose
Air enters through the nostrils (external nares) into the nose where it is warmed and filtered before entering the lungs.



   
Description of chemical symbol (noun: plural: chemical symbols)
this is the letter or letters given to each element which represents it

Samples of chemical symbol
H is the chemical symbol for hydrogen.

Determination of chemical symbol
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Description of instantaneous (adjective)
occurring without delay

Samples of instantaneous
The instantaneous speed is the magnitude of the instantaneous velocity vector.

Determination of instantaneous
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Description of occur (verb: occurred; occurred; occurring)
to happen; take place

Samples of occur
Elements usually occur in nature in a mixture of isotopes.



   
Description of influenza (noun: plural: influenzas)
contagious viral illness that can cause fever; airway problems; muscle pain or more severe symptoms

Samples of influenza
Epidemics of influenza may occur which kill a lot of people.



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