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Definition of trachea (noun)
form: no plural

'windpipe'; cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi

Examples
The trachea is usually between 10 and 12 centimetres long.

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Definition of cerebral infarction (noun)
form: no plural

the death of brain tissue due to inadequate blood flow

Examples
The patient suffered a cerebral infarction and was paralyzed.

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Definition of reactant (noun)
form plural: reactants

substance that is taking part in a chemical reaction

Examples
The reactants of an equation are usually written on the left side of an equation.
In combination reactions two or more reactants form one product.

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Definition of knee (noun)
form plural: knees

hinge joint between tibia (lower leg) and femur (upper leg)

Examples
Knee injuries are common in footballers.

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Definition of hand (noun)
form plural: hands

the end organ of the upper limb

Examples
The hand is attached to the arm.

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Definition of embryology (noun)
form: no plural

the study of how the embryo develops in the uterus

Examples
Embryology helps us understand the anatomy of the body.

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Definition of botulism (noun)
form: no plural

form of food poisoning caused by the botulinum toxin which attacks the nervous system

Examples
Botulism can be fatal.

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Definition of Huntington's Chorea (noun)
form: no plural

inherited disorder caused by a single gene defect, which is dominantly inherited

Examples
Huntington's chorea usually appears in early middle age.

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Definition of nicotine (noun)
form: no plural

a chemical in tobacco

Examples
Nicotine is addictive.

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Definition of fatty acid (noun)
form plural: fatty acids

a long chain of carbon atoms with a carboxyl group (COOH) at the end

Examples
Fats are made up of glycerol and fatty acids.

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