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Explanation of alcoholism (noun)
form: no plural

the syndrome due to physical dependence on ethanol so that stopping intake leads to withdrawal symptoms

Sample of alcoholism
Alcoholism is quite common amongst doctors.
Mexico has one of the highest rates of alcoholism in the world, which appears to be the result of the coincidence of traditional and modern advertisement-inspired modes of behaviour.



   
Explanation of pathology (noun)
form plural: pathologies

disease and its effects on the body; an abnormal state

Sample of pathology
Laboratory tests are important for finding pathology in the body.



   
Explanation of male (adjective)
relating to the masculine gender

Sample of male
Male reproductive cells are called sperm cells.



   
Explanation of temperature (noun)
form plural: temperatures

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment

Sample of temperature
Normal temperature is around 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit in a human.



   
Explanation of quadriceps (noun)
form: no plural

large muscle of the thigh

Sample of quadriceps
The quadriceps extends the leg.



   
Explanation of advised (adjective)
forms: advised; more advised; most advised; less advised; least advised

well-thought through; well-prepared; informed

Sample of advised
The clinical approach to family planning in which medical staff advised upon and provided services at the hospital was replaced by an extension approach in which a vast array of extension agents and network of services in the countryside was set up, using many techniques of marketing and advertising adapted to the Indian context.



   
Explanation of malabsorption (noun)
form plural: malabsorptions

group of symptoms and signs due to reduced food intake e.g., carbohydrates, fats, protein

Sample of malabsorption
Diseases of the small intestine may cause malabsorption.



   
Explanation of hemopoiesis (noun)
form: no plural

the process by which blood cells are made

Sample of hemopoiesis
Hemopoiesis occurs in the liver, bone marrow, spleen and thymus.



   
Explanation of abnormal (adjective)
unusual; irregular

Sample of abnormal
Abnormal development may be caused by genetic disease.



   
Explanation of senile (adjective)
forms: more senile; most senile; the most senile

relating to old age especially those who are mentally or physically weak

Sample of senile
Senile dementia is a disorder of memory starting in old age.



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