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Definition of addition-elimination reaction (noun)
form plural: addition-elimination reactions

describes a process where two molecules add together causing another molecule to removed (such as water)

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Another term for addition-elimination reaction is a condensation reaction.

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Definition of ossification (noun)
form plural: ossifications

hardening of soft tissue into bonelike tissue

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In the embryonic development ossification takes place, a process during which connective tissue is transformed into bones.

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Definition of bilirubin (noun)
form plural: bilirubins

yellow-brown pigment found in bile

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Bilirubin is made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder.

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Definition of pyruvate (noun)
form plural: pyruvates

salt or ester of pyruvic acid being an organic liquid and an intermediate of carbohydrate metabolism

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Pyruvate is an ionized form of pyruvic acid and is produced during the process of glycolysis.

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Definition of ozonolysis (noun)
form plural: ozonolyses

cleavage of an unsaturated molecule at the position of unsaturation by transformation to the ozonide followed by a breakdown

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Ozonolysis is the treatment of alkenes with ozone resulting in cleavage of the double bond.

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Definition of pleura (noun)
form plural: pleuras

a double membrane surrounding the lungs; the inner membrane is attached to the lungs; the outer membrane is attached to the thoracic cavity

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The pleural membranes stop any friction as the lungs move.

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Definition of corpse (noun)
form plural: corpses

dead body

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The corpse was dissected at autopsy.

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Definition of triacylglycerol (noun)
form plural: triacylglycerols

three fatty acids joined to a molecule

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A triacylgycerol is also known as a triglyceride.

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Definition of tympanic membrane (noun)
form plural: tympanic membranes

the eardrum

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The tympanic membrane is in the middle ear.

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Definition of microphage (noun)
form plural: microphages

small phagocyte white blood cell

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Microphages are developed from monocytes.

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