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Definition of gangrene (noun)
form: no plural

when the blood supply to a tissue is cut off the tissue turns black and decays

Examples
Gangrene of a limb may lead to amputation.

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Definition of cis-trans isomers (noun)
form: only plural

isomers that have identical covalent arrangements but are different with regard to the arrangement of their groups in space

Examples
Cis-trans isomers are also called geometrical isomers.

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Definition of ophthalmoscope (noun)
form plural: ophthalmoscopes

instrument used to look at the inside of the eye; for example the optic disc

Examples
It takes a lot of practice to use an ophthalmoscope well.

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Definition of cartilage (noun)
form plural: cartilages

skeletal tissue found in vertebrates; connective tissue mostly in the embryonic skeleton instead of bone

Examples
Cartilage protects joints from wear and tear.
In humans the external ears, the nose, and the skeletal joints contain cartilage.

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Definition of endocrine system (noun)
form plural: endocrine systems

the system of ductless glands which release hormones

Examples
The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system.

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Definition of vesicle (noun)
form plural: vesicles

any small sac; spherical membrane-bound compartment in the cytoplasm

Examples
Glycogen is stored in vesicles in the cytoplasm.

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Definition of tubule (noun)
form plural: tubules

small, cylinder which is hollow

Examples
The seminiferous tubules are part of the testis.

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Definition of galactose (noun)
form: no plural

a simple sugar that is converted to glucose in the liver

Examples
The milk sugar lactose contains galactose.

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Definition of domain (noun)
form plural: domains

globular parts of a protein separated by more diffuse areas of the polypeptide chain

Examples
Different domains of a protein may serve different functions.

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Definition of gas (noun)
form plural: gases

a substance which exists in a vapor form at room temperature (neither a liquid; nor a solid)

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Examples of gases include oxygen; hydrogen and helium.

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