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Explanation of antibody (noun)
form plural: antibodies

protein made by white blood cells, in response to a particular antigen attack, in order to make the antigen harmless

Sample of antibody
Antibody reaction is the basis of immunity, allergy, tissue and organ rejection.



   
Explanation of mercury (noun)
form: no plural

a silver metallic element with the chemical symbol Mg

Sample of mercury
Mercury is used to make thermometers.



   
Explanation of scalp (noun)
form plural: scalps

thick skin area which is covered by the hair on our heads; the skin that covers the top of the head

Sample of scalp
The scalp has a lot of blood vessels supplying it.



   
Explanation of starch (noun)
form: no plural

carbohydrate which can be found in potatoes, rice, bread and other foods

Sample of starch
Pancreatic amylase hydrolyzes starch to maltose.



   
Explanation of -cyte (suffix)
cell

Sample of -cyte
A monocyte is a large white blood cell.



   
Explanation of side reaction (noun)
form plural: side reactions

a response which creates an unwanted product other than the main product

Sample of side reaction
The unwanted product made in a side reaction is called a byproduct.



   
Explanation of systole (noun)
form plural: systoles

the part of the cardiac cycle during which the heart muscle is contracting

Sample of systole
Atrial systole occurs before ventricular systole.



   
Explanation of palmar (adjective)
relating to the inner surface of the hand

Sample of palmar
The palmar creases are skin folds of the palm.



   
Explanation of vaccinate (verb)
forms: vaccinated; vaccinated; vaccinating

to give an injection that protects against an infectious disease

Sample of vaccinate
Children are vaccinated frequently in the West.
Germany: Although a law exists requiring employers to vaccinate healthcare workers, healthcare employees of small private practices are most likely to be unprotected against hepatitis B infection as many employers are ignoring the law.



   
Explanation of dicotyledon (noun)
form plural: dicotyledons

a plant that has two cotyledons (seed leaves)

Sample of dicotyledon
Many trees are dicotyledons.



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