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Explanation of cialis (noun)
brand name for a drug that is used to treat erectile dysfunctions; a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate

Sample of cialis
Cialis tablets contain the active ingredient tadalafil, which is a medicine used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence).



   
Explanation of nitrous oxide (noun)
form plural: nitrous oxides

gas with anesthetic properties

Sample of nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide is also known as "laughing gas".



   
Explanation of rapid eye movement (noun)
form: no plural

phase of the sleep cycle

Sample of rapid eye movement
REM sleep is when dreaming takes place.

Example of rapid eye movement
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Explanation of bug (noun)
form plural: bugs

an infectious disease or agent (informal)

Sample of bug
He caught a bug on holiday and has been in bed ever since!



   
Explanation of Fahrenheit (noun)
form: no plural

scale of temperature

Sample of Fahrenheit
The boiling point of water according to the Fahrenheit scale is 212 degrees Fahrenheit.



   
Explanation of primary lysosome (noun)
form plural: primary lysosomes

a cytoplasmic cell organelle that buds off from the golgi complex

Sample of primary lysosome
A primary lysosome becomes a secondary lysosome when it fuses with vesicles that contain matter to be ingested.

Examples of primary lysosome
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Explanation of portal vein (noun)
form plural: portal veins

a blood vessel connecting two networks of capillaries

Sample of portal vein
The hepatic portal vein is a major vein in the liver.



   
Explanation of psychologist (noun)
form plural: psychologists

someone who studies mental processes and behavior

Sample of psychologist
A psychologist is trained to do research; clinical tests and therapy.



   
Explanation of ion (noun)
form plural: ions

charged atom or molecule

Sample of ion
An ion is positive if it has lost electrons or negative if it has gained electrons.



   
Explanation of sarcomere (noun)
form plural: sarcomeres

contractile unit made up of actin and myosin (thick and thin filaments)

Sample of sarcomere
Sarcomeres are joined at their ends by the Z-line.



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