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Meaning of stem cell (noun)
form plural: stem cells

a small cavity with the potential to form many different types units

Example
Embryos contain lots of stem cells.
When the stem cell divides one of the two daughter cells may go on to give rise to other types of cell, whereas the other daughter cell remains a stem cell, capable of dividing again and always giving one daughter to diversification.

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Meaning of silicon (noun)
form plural: silicons

group 1V element with the chemical symbol Si

Example
Silicon combines with oxygen to form silicon dioxide (silica).

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Meaning of stomach (noun)
form plural: stomachs

organ that digests food and produces hydrochloric acid

Example
The stomach lies in the epigastrium.

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Meaning of lateral (adjective)
forms: more lateral; most lateral; the most lateral

related to the side

Example
A lateral view of the body is a side view.

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Meaning of notice (verb)
forms: noticed; noticed; noticing

to observe

Example
With this exercise plan you will notice an enormous improvement in your stamina, suppleness and strength after just seven days.

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Meaning of lysosome (noun)
form plural: lysosomes

membranous sacs that contain enzymes

Example
Lysosomes release their contents that help break down waste products etc.

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Meaning of nucleoplasm (noun)
form plural: nucleoplasms

gelatinous or liquid material that constitutes the kernel of a cell

Example
Organelles are suspended within the nucleoplasm.

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Meaning of hypertrophy (adjective)
form plural: hypertrophies

over-development of a tissue (or part of) which leads to an increase in size and volume of the tissue

Example
Hypertrophy is a normal process in the case of the endometrium.

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Meaning of tremor (noun)
form plural: tremors

small but uncontrolled shaking movements of a part of the body

Example
Ethanol can induce a tremor in some people.

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Meaning of helium (noun)
form: no plural

first member of group V111; a noble gas

Example
Helium is the second commonest element; hydrogen is the most common.
Hydrogen, helium and methane would not condense to form cloud particles at the pressures and temperatures through the cloud regions and therefore their relative abundances apply throughout the atmosphere.

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