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Description of mesothelioma (noun: no plural)
form of cancer that is caused by asbestos

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

Determination of mesothelioma
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Description of tonsil (noun: plural: tonsils)
nodule of lymph tissue at the back of the throat that enlarges to help fend off infections

Samples of tonsil
The tonsils are also called the adenoids.



   
Description of vapor (noun: plural: vapors)
droplets of liquid in the air that form smoke; mist or fumes when a substance evaporates; barely visible and cloudly matter

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



   
Description of trophoblast (noun: plural: trophoblasts)
the outer layer of cells in a blastocyst

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

Determination of trophoblast
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Description of dentition (noun: no plural)
the number and way teeth are arranged in the mouth

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



   
Description of orthopedics (noun: no plural)
the branch of surgery that deals with joint; bone or muscle problems (the musculoskeletal system)

Samples of orthopedics
Orthopedics may involve operating on patients.

Determination of orthopedics
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Description of enterobacteria (noun: no plural)
gram-negative bacterial group

Samples of enterobacteria
Salmonella, E-Coli and Shigella are all enterobacteria.

Determination of enterobacteria
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Description of activated complex (noun: 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

Samples of activated complex
The activated complex is the transition state for the reaction.

Determination of activated complex
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Description of adrenaline (noun: no plural)
a hormone made and released by the adrenal gland in response to stressors

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



   
Description of stimulus (noun: plural: stimuli)
a change in the environment to which an organism reacts

Samples of stimulus
Humans detect a stimulus via the sensory organs.



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