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Description of xylem (noun: no plural)
the tissue in plants which transports water and salts

Samples of xylem
Water travels from the plant roots to the leaves up the xylem.



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

Samples of atomic
Protons and neutrons are found mainly in the atomic nucleus.



   
Description of burette (noun: plural: burettes)
a glass tube used in experiments to measure and pour quantities of liquids

Samples of burette
A burette is used in titration experiments.



   
Description of mamm- (preffix)
of the breast

Samples of mamm-
The mammary glands are also called the breasts.



   
Description of molarity (noun: no plural)
molar concentration of a solution; number of moles of solute per liter of solution

Samples of molarity
Molarity depends on the volume of the solution.



   
Description of diuretic (noun: plural: diuretics)
substance which stimulates the kidneys to make more urine

Samples of diuretic
Caffeine is a diuretic.



   
Description of polyunsaturated fatty acid (noun: plural: polyunsaturated fatty acids)
fatty acids containing several double carbon-carbon bonds and are not fully saturated with hydrogens

Samples of polyunsaturated fatty acid
Sunflower oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Determination of polyunsaturated fatty acid
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Description of bronchus (noun: plural: bronchia)
air tube connecting trachea ('windpipe') and lungs

Samples of bronchus
The left bronchus is longer than the right one.



   
Description of analgesic (adjective: more analgesic; most analgesic; less analgesic; least analgesic)
pain-killing properties

Samples of analgesic
Acetaminophen is an analgesic.



   
Description of Down's Syndrome (noun: no plural)
inherited disease due to an extra chromosome 21; also known as 'trisomy 21'

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

Determination of Down's Syndrome
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