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| Description of alanine (noun: no plural) an amino acid Samples of alanine Alanine is a non-essential amino acid.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| Description of lacteal (adjective) related to lymph-carrying vessels Samples of lacteal Lacteals lead into the lymphatic system.
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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.
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