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Definition of mesothelioma (noun)
form: no plural

form of cancer that is caused by asbestos

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Malignant mesothelioma is a very aggressive form of cancer which arises in thoracic avity.

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Definition of tonsil (noun)
form plural: tonsils

nodule of lymph tissue at the back of the throat that enlarges to help fend off infections

Examples
The tonsils are also called the adenoids.

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Definition of vapor (noun)
form plural: vapors

droplets of liquid in the air that form smoke; mist or fumes when a substance evaporates; barely visible and cloudly matter

Examples
Vapors do not always follow the ideal gas laws.
Bromine can become vapor.

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Definition of trophoblast (noun)
form plural: trophoblasts

the outer layer of cells in a blastocyst

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The trophoblast becomes the chorion and then the placenta in man.

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Definition of dentition (noun)
form: no plural

the number and way teeth are arranged in the mouth

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Dentists study dentition so that they can improve the health of teeth.

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Definition of orthopedics (noun)
form: no plural

the branch of surgery that deals with joint; bone or muscle problems (the musculoskeletal system)

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Orthopedics may involve operating on patients.

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Definition of enterobacteria (noun)
form: no plural

gram-negative bacterial group

Examples
Salmonella, E-Coli and Shigella are all enterobacteria.

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Definition of activated complex (noun)
form plural: activated complexes

a combination of reacting particles (atoms; molecules or ions) when they are at the top of the activation energy barrier between the products and the reactants

Examples
The activated complex is the transition state for the reaction.

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Definition of adrenaline (noun)
form: no plural

a hormone made and released by the adrenal gland in response to stressors

Examples
The release of adrenaline triggers the?flight or fight? reaction.

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Definition of stimulus (noun)
form plural: stimuli

a change in the environment to which an organism reacts

Examples
Humans detect a stimulus via the sensory organs.

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