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  Word Explanations AIDS, intra-, bone marrow, sperm, allotrope, micturition, microfilament, precautions, spectator, child


   
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.



   
Explanation of intra- (preffix)
within

Sample of intra-
An intravenous injection is one that enters the vein.



   
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.



   
Explanation of sperm (noun)
form plural: sperms

male gamete (sex cell)

Sample of sperm
Sperm are made in the testes.



   
Explanation of allotrope (noun)
form plural: allotropes

crystalline form of a chemical element

Sample of allotrope
Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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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