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Definition of villus (noun)
form plural: villi

finger-like projection from a surface of a membrane

Examples
The small intestine are lined with villi to help with food absorption.

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Definition of hair (noun)
form plural: hairs

skin appendage; epidermal outgrowth

Examples
Hair helps insulate the body.

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Definition of white matter (noun)
form: no plural

nerve tissue of the central nervous system that is pale in comparison to the gray matter because it contains more nerve fibers (the myelin covering the nerve fibers is white)

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Most of the cerebrum is made of white matter.

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Definition of respiratory system (noun)
form plural: respiratory systems

the lungs and airways which are involved in gas exchange

Examples
The respiratory system helps maintain the acid-base balance of the blood as well.

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Definition of sternum (noun)
form: no plural

a flat bone at the front of the chest that closes the thorax

Examples
The sternum connects to 7 of the ribs.

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Definition of membrane potential (noun)
form: no plural

the difference in potential between the inside and the outside of a cell

Examples
The membrane potential exists because there is an ionic gradient (difference) between the inside and outside of the cell.

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Definition of neurilemma (noun)
form plural: neurilemmas

a cellular sheath composed of Schwann cells which envelops the axons of peripheral neurons

Examples
The neurilemma is important in the regeneration of nerve tissue following injury.

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Definition of corpuscle (noun)
form plural: corpuscles

another term for cell

Examples
Red corpuscles are made in the bone marrow and spleen.

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Definition of head (noun)
form plural: heads

the part of the body that sits on top of the neck

Examples
The head contains the brain and important sense organs, for example the eyes.

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Definition of substitute (noun)
form plural: substitutes

something that takes the place of something else; a replacement

Examples
Vitamin pills are no substitute for a good; balanced diet.

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