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Explanation of reflux (noun)
form plural: refluxes

regurgitation of acid from the stomach

Sample of reflux
Acid reflux is more common after eating a very heavy meal.



   
Explanation of balance (verb)
forms: balanced; balanced; balancing

to adjust a chemical equation so that the number of atoms and charge match on each side

Sample of balance
In chemistry you learn how to balance equations.



   
Explanation of mass (noun)
form plural: masses

a measurement of the amount of matter in a physical body

Sample of mass
Mass is different from weight as it is not affected by gravity.



   
Explanation of terminal (adjective)
the end

Sample of terminal
The terminal ganglia are located near or in the organs they supply.



   
Explanation of hexose (noun)
form plural: hexoses

sugars with 6 carbons

Sample of hexose
Glucose and fructose are hexose sugars.
Aminoacid stimulated sodium absorption occurs independently of hexose stimulated sodium absorption via a separate nutrient-sodium cotransporter.



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

unsafe; risky

Sample of dangerous
It is not an isolated case and the ministry has ordered an investigation into other major industrial sites, conceding that there could be 3,300 where contamination has reached dangerous levels.



   
Explanation of creatinine (noun)
form: no plural

the form in which creatine is excreted from the body

Sample of creatinine
The level of creatinine in the blood is a measure of kidney function.



   
Explanation of lumpy (adjective)
forms: lumpier; lumpiest; the lumpiest

chunky

Sample of lumpy
A surface that is lumpy is not smooth.



   
Explanation of atrioventricular node (noun)
form: no plural

muscle fibers in the heart receiving heartbeat impulses

Sample of atrioventricular node
The atrioventricular node works slowly allowing enough time for the artrial contraction and for the ventricles to fill with blood.

Example of atrioventricular node
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Explanation of chorion (noun)
form plural: chorions

the external membrane of an embryo

Sample of chorion
The chorion has a role in the development of the placenta in humans.



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