
Explanation of ultrasound (noun) form plural: ultrasound type of scan that uses high frequency waves to image body parts
Sample of ultrasound Ultrasound is frequently used in pregnancy.
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Explanation of juvenile (adjective) forms: more juvenile; most juvenile; the most juvenile relating to youth
Sample of juvenile Juvenile diabetes is also called type 1 diabetes.
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Explanation of side effect (noun) form plural: side effect secondary and usually unwanted result caused by a drug
Sample of side effect As I didn't want to undergo the inconvenience of surgery to remove the offending gall bladder, I opted for virtually fat free eating, with the miraculous side effect of acquiring slim hips and thighs for the first time in my adult life.
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Explanation of epigastric (adjective) referring to the upper abdomen
Sample of epigastric The stomach is in the epigastric region.
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Explanation of inhibitor (noun) form plural: inhibitors something that stops or slows down a biological event or function
Sample of inhibitor Copper or lead are enzyme inhibitors.
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Explanation of septicemia (noun) form: no plural illness caused by bacteria in the blood
Sample of septicemia Another name for septicemia is blood poisoning.
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Explanation of tendency (noun) form plural: tendencies the way a thing or person is likely to act or behave
Sample of tendency She has a tendency to catch every infection going.
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Explanation of plasmolysis (noun) the process where a cell's contents shrink away from the cell wall when placed in a hypertonic solution
Sample of plasmolysis Plasmolysis occurs if red blood cells are placed in a strong salt solution. It is very easy to cause scorch (plasmolysis) if used too strongly --; never exceed 1 ounce (28g) per square yard (square metre).
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Explanation of hyperventilation (noun) form: no plural overbreathing
Sample of hyperventilation Hyperventilation can occur in an anxiety attack. Hyperventilation is a process of breathing rapidly, inhaling and exhaling from the chest rather than from the stomach.
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Explanation of scan (noun) form plural: scans a computer generated image of a part of the body
Sample of scan Radiologists take scans and interpret them.
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