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Definition of chromosome (noun)
form plural: chromosomes

gene material found in the cell nucleus

Examples
Human body cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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Definition of alpha helix (noun)
form plural: alpha helices

secondary structure of a protein where the polypeptide chain has formed spirals

Examples
The folds in the alpha helix are generally held together by hydrogen bonds.

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Definition of eustachian tube (noun)
form: no plural

tube from the back of the nose to the middle ear

Examples
The Eustachian tube helps equalize pressure between the ear and the outside air.

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Definition of isotope scan (noun)
form plural: isotope scans

scan that uses isotopes to measure the function of an organ rather than its structure

Examples
An isotope scan is also called a nuclear scan.

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Definition of phosphorus (noun)
form: no plural

chemical element with the symbol P which helps make up nucleic acids

Examples
Phosphorus helps form bone and has a role in energy storage and transfer.

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Definition of nuclease (noun)
form plural: nucleases

an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of nucleic acids

Examples
Nucleases break the bonds between nucleotides.

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Definition of test (noun)
form plural: tests

laboratory profile or analysis to determine the presence or quantity of organisms or substances in the sample

Examples
Sometimes diagnoses can be confirmed with tests.

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Definition of bronchitis (noun)
form: no plural

infection or inflammation of the bronchial tubes

Examples
Viruses are the commonest cause of bronchitis.

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Definition of isotope (noun)
form plural: isotopes

atoms of the same element with the same number of protons, different numbers of neutrons and therefore different mass numbers

Examples
Elements are usually present naturally as a mixture of isotopes.

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Definition of anatomy (noun)
form plural: anatomies

the study of the physical structure and arrangement of an organism

Examples
Anatomy is an important part of medicine.

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