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Explanation of extend (verb)
forms: extended; extended; extending

to straighten out

Sample of extend
Extensor muscles extend joints.



   
Explanation of funnel (noun)
form plural: funnels

device with a wide open end and a narrow end which allows liquids to be poured into a container with a small opening

Sample of funnel
Funnels are often used in scientific experiments to avoid spilling liquids.



   
Explanation of sugar (noun)
form plural: sugars

carbohydrates which are soluble because of the presence of -OH groups

Sample of sugar
Sugars are sweet.



   
Explanation of pediatric (adjective)
referring to children

Sample of pediatric
A pediatric nurse works with children.



   
Explanation of gonad (noun)
form plural: gonads

sex organs where the reproductive cells are made

Sample of gonad
The male gonads are the testes.
In larger specimens the base of the arms may be enlarged, three or more arm segments may be effected, this is an indication of the degree of gonad development.



   
Explanation of telophase (noun)
form plural: telophases

stage of the cell cycle where cell division occurs

Sample of telophase
Telophase follows anaphase in the cell cycle.
Telophase comes after anaphase in the cell cycle.



   
Explanation of ideal gas (noun)
form plural: ideal gases

substance which obeys the Boyle's law

Sample of ideal gas
No known gas behaves as an ideal gas under all conditions.
An ideal gas or perfect gas is a hypothetical gas consisting of identical particles of zero volume, with no intermolecular forces.



   
Explanation of permitted (adjective)
allowed

Sample of permitted
This does not mean that nuclear use is permitted under the laws of war, for the fundamental principles regarding such matters as protection of non-combatants remain.



   
Explanation of exacerbate (verb)
forms: exacerbated; exacerbated; exacerbating

to make worse

Sample of exacerbate
The pain is exacerbated by movement.



   
Explanation of capillary (noun)
form plural: capillaries

blood vessel with walls only one cell thick

Sample of capillary
The thin vessel wall allows oxygen, carbon dioxide, water and salts to be exchanged between the blood and the tissues.



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