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Definition of xylem (noun)
form: no plural

the tissue in plants which transports water and salts

Examples
Water travels from the plant roots to the leaves up the xylem.

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Definition of atomic (adjective)
of the atom; relating to the atom

Examples
Protons and neutrons are found mainly in the atomic nucleus.

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Definition of burette (noun)
form plural: burettes

a glass tube used in experiments to measure and pour quantities of liquids

Examples
A burette is used in titration experiments.

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Definition of mamm- (preffix)
of the breast

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The mammary glands are also called the breasts.

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Definition of molarity (noun)
form: no plural

molar concentration of a solution; number of moles of solute per liter of solution

Examples
Molarity depends on the volume of the solution.

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Definition of diuretic (noun)
form plural: diuretics

substance which stimulates the kidneys to make more urine

Examples
Caffeine is a diuretic.

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Definition of polyunsaturated fatty acid (noun)
form plural: polyunsaturated fatty acids

fatty acids containing several double carbon-carbon bonds and are not fully saturated with hydrogens

Examples
Sunflower oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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Definition of bronchus (noun)
form plural: bronchia

air tube connecting trachea ('windpipe') and lungs

Examples
The left bronchus is longer than the right one.

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Definition of analgesic (adjective)
forms: more analgesic; most analgesic; less analgesic; least analgesic

pain-killing properties

Examples
Acetaminophen is an analgesic.

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Definition of Down's Syndrome (noun)
form: no plural

inherited disease due to an extra chromosome 21; also known as 'trisomy 21'

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People with Down's Syndrome have an increased risk of thyroid disease.

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