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Explanation of peyronie's disease (noun)
form: no plural

condition characterized by a bent penis

Sample of peyronie's disease
Peyronie's disease is characterized by the formation of hardened tissue (fibrosis) in the penis that causes pain, curvature, and distortion, usually during erection.

Example of peyronie's disease
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Explanation of skeleton (noun)
form plural: skeletons

all the bones that form the structure of the body

Sample of skeleton
The skeleton provides attachments for muscles.



   
Explanation of toenail (noun)
form plural: toenails

hard structure at the end of the digits of the foot

Sample of toenail
Toenails are made of keratin.



   
Explanation of zygote (noun)
form plural: zygotes

the fertilized ovum (before it is cleaved)

Sample of zygote
When the sperm fertilizes the ovum a zygote is formed.



   
Explanation of take this drug by mouth (phrase)
use this medicine orally

Sample of take this drug by mouth
To treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis you can take the drug Prednisone by mouth every day.

Example of take this drug by mouth
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Explanation of chlorofluorocarbon (noun)
form plural: chlorofluorocarbons

gases used in aerosols

Sample of chlorofluorocarbon
Chlorofluorocarbons are harmful to the environment.

Examples of chlorofluorocarbon
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Explanation of cardiogenic shock (noun)
form: no plural

an illness where the circulation 'collapses' and the blood pressure drops

Sample of cardiogenic shock
Some bacterial infections can cause cardiogenic shock.
As many as 50% of patients admitted to hospital following a successful resuscitation from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest will die before discharge, mainly as a result of cardiogenic shock or the consequences of lengthy anoxia.

Example of cardiogenic shock
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Explanation of CFC (abbreviation, acronym)
plural: CFCs

gases used in aerosols

Sample of CFC
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are harmful to the environment.



   
Explanation of articular cartilage (noun)
form: no plural

a type of dense connective tissue which is composed of collagen fibers and/or elastin fibers

Sample of articular cartilage
Articular cartilage facilitates movement on the opposing bone surfaces.

Example of articular cartilage
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Explanation of avoid (verb)
forms: avoided; avoided; avoiding

to keep away from; to prevent from happening

Sample of avoid
If you enjoy an occasional drink this may do no harm but by cutting out drink altogether you avoid any possible risks.



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