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Description of quaternary (adjective)
consisting of four

Samples of quaternary
A quaternary carbon is bonded to four other carbon atoms.



   
Description of vitreous body (noun: plural: vitreous bodies)
jelly-like area between the lens and the retina at the back of the eyeball

Samples of vitreous body
The vitreous body forms the largest part of the eye.

Determination of vitreous body
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Description of urinary system (noun: plural: urinary systems)
the kidney, bladder and urinary tracts

Samples of urinary system
The urinary system helps excrete waste and regulate the blood.

Determination of urinary system
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Description of determination (noun: no plural)
the process by which cells gradually commit to particular patterns of genetic activity

Samples of determination
At a certain stage some cells must undergo determination to become the eye.

Determination of determination
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Description of cytoskeleton (noun: plural: cytoskeletons)
filaments and tubules which form the internal structure of animal cells

Samples of cytoskeleton
The cytoskeleton helps the cell hold its shape and have mechanical strength.

Determination of cytoskeleton
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Description of blindness (noun: no plural)
loss of vision

Samples of blindness
Sudden complete blindness is rare; partial loss of sight is more common.



   
Description of acidic oxide (noun: plural: acidic oxides)
a non-metallic oxide which combines with water forming an acid

Samples of acidic oxide
Sulfur dioxide is an acidic oxide that reacts with water to form sulphurous acid.

Determination of acidic oxide
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Description of case (noun: plural: cases)
a single incident of a disease

Samples of case
There was a case of meningitis at the school recently.



   
Description of albumin (noun: plural: albumins)
protein found in animal tissues and fluids

Samples of albumin
Albumin is found in egg whites, blood and milk.



   
Description of chromium (noun: no plural)
Group 2 metallic element

Samples of chromium
Chromium is used to make alloys and steel.



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