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Definition of gall bladder (noun)
form: no plural

organe located under the liver storing bile

Examples
The gall bladder stores bile until the liver needs to release it because it is needed for digestion.

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Definition of vaccine (noun)
form plural: vaccines

a disease antigen that stimulates the body to produce an antibody reaction but is not strong enough to produce the disease's harmful effects

Examples
Vaccines or immunizations are vital for every child born in any country of the world.

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Definition of cretinism (noun)
form: no plural

hereditary condition characterized by mental retardation; dystrophy of bones and low basal metabolism caused by deficiency of the thyroid hormone in prenatal development

Examples
Cretinism is hypothyrodism in newborn infants.

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Definition of addition polymerisation (noun)
form plural: addition polymerisations

process in which complex compounds are made by adding together monomers which contain carbon double bonds

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Monomers of vinyl chloride are joined together by addition polymerisation to form the polymer PVC.

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Definition of icterus (noun)
form: no plural

yellow color of the skin due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood

Examples
Another name for icterus is jaundice.

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Definition of biceps (noun)
form plural: bicepses

muscle on the upper arm that moves the elbow

Examples
Biceps is the main muscle that helps the arm to lift objects.

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Definition of organelle (noun)
form plural: organelles

specialized structure which performs particular functions within a cell

Examples
The nucleus is an example of an organelle.

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Definition of hysterectomy (noun)
form plural: hysterectomies

a surgical operation where the womb is removed

Examples
Hysterectomy may be performed for cancer of the uterus.

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Definition of heartburn (noun)
form: no plural

burning pain the chest area due to reflux of stomach acid; indigestion

Examples
Eating too much or too quickly may cause heartburn.

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Definition of diabetic (noun)
form plural: diabetics

with features of diabetes

Examples
Some diabetics need to take medication.

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