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Definition of consumer (noun)
form plural: consumers

organism that depends on autotrophs for their food and energy

Examples
Consumers, for example humans, are heterotrophs.

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Definition of hydronium ion (noun)
form plural: hydronium ions

hydrated hydrogen protons formed when an acid dissolves in water

Examples
Hydronium ions are aqueous hydrogen ions.

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Definition of esophagus (noun)
form: no plural

epithelium-lined part of the gut that connects the pharynx to the stomach

Examples
Cancer of the esophagus is more common in heavy drinkers and smokers.

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Definition of embryo (noun)
form plural: embryos

a baby in its first 8 weeks of life

Examples
After 8 weeks the embryo becomes a fetus.

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Definition of diarrhea (noun)
form: no plural

frequent and excessive bowel motions

Examples
Diarrhea is a symptom of gastroenteritis.

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Definition of blastulation (noun)
form plural: blastulations

building of an early form of an embryo

Examples
Blastulation starts when a ball of embryonic cells develops a fluid-filled cavity.

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Definition of hypochondria (noun)
form plural: hypochondrias

condition where a healthy person worries excessively that they are ill

Examples
Hypochondria may be difficult to treat.

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Definition of conformation (noun)
form plural: conformations

a 3-dimensional shape

Examples
The conformation of a protein molecule determines its function.

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Definition of cataract (noun)
form plural: cataracts

any opacity in the lens of the eye leading to blurred vision

Examples
Cataracts can be detected using the red reflex of the ophthalmoscope.

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Definition of factor (noun)
form plural: factors

something that has an influence on a process or situation

Examples
It is important to consider all the different factors in an experiment that may have affected the results.

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