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Description of consumer (noun: plural: consumers)
organism that depends on autotrophs for their food and energy

Samples of consumer
Consumers, for example humans, are heterotrophs.



   
Description of hydronium ion (noun: plural: hydronium ions)
hydrated hydrogen protons formed when an acid dissolves in water

Samples of hydronium ion
Hydronium ions are aqueous hydrogen ions.

Determination of hydronium ion
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Description of esophagus (noun: no plural)
epithelium-lined part of the gut that connects the pharynx to the stomach

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



   
Description of embryo (noun: plural: embryos)
a baby in its first 8 weeks of life

Samples of embryo
After 8 weeks the embryo becomes a fetus.



   
Description of diarrhea (noun: no plural)
frequent and excessive bowel motions

Samples of diarrhea
Diarrhea is a symptom of gastroenteritis.



   
Description of blastulation (noun: plural: blastulations)
building of an early form of an embryo

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

Determination of blastulation
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Description of hypochondria (noun: plural: hypochondrias)
condition where a healthy person worries excessively that they are ill

Samples of hypochondria
Hypochondria may be difficult to treat.

Determination of hypochondria
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Description of conformation (noun: plural: conformations)
a 3-dimensional shape

Samples of conformation
The conformation of a protein molecule determines its function.

Determination of conformation
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Description of cataract (noun: plural: cataracts)
any opacity in the lens of the eye leading to blurred vision

Samples of cataract
Cataracts can be detected using the red reflex of the ophthalmoscope.



   
Description of factor (noun: plural: factors)
something that has an influence on a process or situation

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



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