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Definition of haloalkane (noun)
form plural: haloalkanes

compound formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms in alkanes with halogen atoms

Examples
Chloromethane is an example of a haloalkane.

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Definition of mortality (noun)
form plural: mortalities

death

Examples
The mortality rate is the number of deaths in a population over a year.

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Definition of cleavage (noun)
form plural: cleavages

series of fast mitotic divisions in embryology

Examples
The cleavage leads to an increase in cell numbers, while the total amount of cytoplasm stays constant.

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Definition of bronchioles (noun)
form: only plural

tiny branches of air tubes within the lungs

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Bronchioles are surrounded by clusters of samm air sacs or alveoli.

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Definition of vertebrate (noun)
form plural: vertebrates

an organism which has a backbone

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Vertebrates include mammals; birds; reptiles and fishes.

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Definition of bulbourethral gland (noun)
form: no plural

gland being located below the prostate and releasing seminal fluid

Examples
The bulbourethral gland also called Cowper's gland is homogenous to the Bartholin's gland in females.

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Definition of acetylcholine (noun)
form: no plural

the neurotransmitter used by cholinergic nerves

Examples
Acetylcholine is a compound of choline and acetic acid.

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Definition of scrotum (noun)
form plural: scrotums or scrota

sac that contains the testis and epididymus outside of the abdomen

Examples
The scrotum allows sperm to be produced and stored at a lower temperature to the body.

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Definition of balance (noun)
form plural: balances

a scientific instrument that measures and compares masses

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We use a balance to measure out the mass of a chemical substance in a laboratory experiment.

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Definition of memory (noun)
form plural: memories

function of the brain that allows information to be taken in; stored and then recalled at a later date

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Memory often gets worse with age.

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