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Description of
haloalkane
(noun: plural: haloalkanes)
compound formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms in alkanes with halogen atoms
Samples of
haloalkane
Chloromethane is an example of a haloalkane.
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haloalkane
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Description of
mortality
(noun: plural: mortalities)
death
Samples of
mortality
The mortality rate is the number of deaths in a population over a year.
Determination of
mortality
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Description of
cleavage
(noun: plural: cleavages)
series of fast mitotic divisions in embryology
Samples of
cleavage
The cleavage leads to an increase in cell numbers, while the total amount of cytoplasm stays constant.
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cleavage
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Description of
bronchioles
(noun: only plural)
tiny branches of air tubes within the lungs
Samples of
bronchioles
Bronchioles are surrounded by clusters of samm air sacs or alveoli.
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bronchioles
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Description of
vertebrate
(noun: plural: vertebrates)
an organism which has a backbone
Samples of
vertebrate
Vertebrates include mammals; birds; reptiles and fishes.
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vertebrate
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Description of
bulbourethral gland
(noun: no plural)
gland being located below the prostate and releasing seminal fluid
Samples of
bulbourethral gland
The bulbourethral gland also called Cowper's gland is homogenous to the Bartholin's gland in females.
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bulbourethral gland
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Description of
acetylcholine
(noun: no plural)
the neurotransmitter used by cholinergic nerves
Samples of
acetylcholine
Acetylcholine is a compound of choline and acetic acid.
Determination of
acetylcholine
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Description of
scrotum
(noun: plural: scrotums or scrota)
sac that contains the testis and epididymus outside of the abdomen
Samples of
scrotum
The scrotum allows sperm to be produced and stored at a lower temperature to the body.
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scrotum
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Description of
balance
(noun: plural: balances)
a scientific instrument that measures and compares masses
Samples of
balance
We use a balance to measure out the mass of a chemical substance in a laboratory experiment.
Determination of
balance
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Description of
memory
(noun: plural: memories)
function of the brain that allows information to be taken in; stored and then recalled at a later date
Samples of
memory
Memory often gets worse with age.
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memory
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