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Description of
alanine
(noun: no plural)
an amino acid
Samples of
alanine
Alanine is a non-essential amino acid.
Determination of
alanine
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Description of
platelet
(noun: plural: platelets)
thrombocyte; cytoplasmic body with the function to promote blood clotting
Samples of
platelet
Platelets do not consist of nucleins and facilitate clot formation.
Determination of
platelet
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Description of
hydrocarbon
(noun: plural: hydrocarbons)
compound that is made up of carbon and hydrogen alone
Samples of
hydrocarbon
Important groups of hydrocarbons are the alkanes, alkenes and arenes.
Determination of
hydrocarbon
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Description of
olefin
(noun: plural: olefins)
unsaturated open chain hydrocarbons possessing one or more double bonds
Samples of
olefin
Alkenes are also called olefins.
Determination of
olefin
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Description of
dehydration
(noun: no plural)
the process of passively losing or actively removing water from something
Samples of
dehydration
Exposure to high temperatures can cause dehydration.
Determination of
dehydration
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Description of
placenta
(noun: plural: placentas)
the organ that provides nourishment and helps with waste and gas exchange for the developing fetus
Samples of
placenta
The placenta can produce hormones.
Determination of
placenta
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Description of
fibrous protein
(noun: plural: fibrous proteins)
the polypeptide chains making up this protein form straight lines
Samples of
fibrous protein
Fibrous proteins often have a beta pleated secondary structure which conveys strength.
Determination of
fibrous protein
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Description of
circulate
(verb: circulated; circulated; circulating)
to move around
Samples of
circulate
Blood circulates around the body in blood vessels.
Determination of
circulate
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Description of
lacteal
(adjective)
related to lymph-carrying vessels
Samples of
lacteal
Lacteals lead into the lymphatic system.
Determination of
lacteal
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Description of
lumen
(noun: plural: lumens)
internal diameter of blood vessels; hole
Samples of
lumen
The lumen of arteries is narrowed by arteriosclerosis.
Determination of
lumen
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