
Explanation of AIDS (abbreviation, acronym) acquired immune deficiency syndrome immunde deficiency disease that cannot be cured
Sample of AIDS AIDS is a devastating illness related to HIV.
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Explanation of intra- (preffix) within
Sample of intra- An intravenous injection is one that enters the vein.
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Explanation of bone marrow (noun) form: no plural spongy, red tissue found in the reticulo-endothelial system of mammals
Sample of bone marrow Red blood cells, platelets and some white cells are made in the bone marrow.
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Explanation of sperm (noun) form plural: sperms male gamete (sex cell)
Sample of sperm Sperm are made in the testes.
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Explanation of allotrope (noun) form plural: allotropes crystalline form of a chemical element
Sample of allotrope Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.
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Explanation of micturition (noun) form: no plural passage of urine from the bladder outside of the body
Sample of micturition Problems with micturition occur in men with large prostates.
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Explanation of microfilament (noun) form plural: microfilaments rod-like structure made of actin
Sample of microfilament Microfilaments provide cell support and help with movement and division.
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Explanation of precautions (noun) form: only plural measures to prevent unwanted effects; safety measures
Sample of precautions We will not go into great detail on the dangers of using statistics here but merely point to some precautions which must still be taken even when using statistics which are generally regarded as reliable.
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Explanation of spectator (noun) form plural: spectators something or someone that does not take part but is present (and watching)
Sample of spectator An ion which does not take part in a chemical reaction is called a spectator ion.
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Explanation of child (noun) form plural: children opposite of adult; youngster; offspring
Sample of child The importance of good lighting for people who are visually handicapped has already been stressed, as has the need for each child's requirements in levels of lighting to be stressed.
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