
Description of quaternary (adjective) consisting of four
Samples of quaternary A quaternary carbon is bonded to four other carbon atoms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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