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  Word Explanations palm, surgical, paraplegic, stop, cytology, malleus, law of segregation, quinine, auricle, carbon dioxide


   
Explanation of palm (noun)
form plural: palms

the inside surface of the hand; tropical tree

Sample of palm
He has a deep cut on the palm of his hand.



   
Explanation of surgical (adjective)
relating to treatment of diseases and injuries by medical operation

Sample of surgical
Rentokil Medical Services provide for the safe collection and disposal of used hypodermic needles, scalpels and other surgical instruments and soft clinical waste such as bandages and other medical dressings.



   
Explanation of paraplegic (noun)
form plural: paraplegics

someone who is inable to move their legs

Sample of paraplegic
He used a wheelchair because he was a paraplegic.



   
Explanation of stop (verb)
forms: stopped; stopped; stopping

to block; to cease

Sample of stop
The British Diabetic Association has urged diabetics not to stop taking genetically-engineered "human" insulin.



   
Explanation of cytology (noun)
form: no plural

the study of cells

Sample of cytology
Cytology is a section of pathology.
Kennel staff are trained in the use of ultrasound, artificial insemination, cytology (testing to assess a bitch's optimum conception time), as well as supervising the matings themselves.



   
Explanation of malleus (noun)
form plural: mallei

largest middle ear ossicle (bone)

Sample of malleus
The malleus is also called the hammer.



   
Explanation of law of segregation (noun)
form: no plural

one allele is inherited from each parent giving 2 alleles for each trait

Sample of law of segregation
Segregation of each allele pair occurs when the gametes are formed.
The law of segregation is the first part of Mendel's law.



   
Explanation of quinine (noun)
form plural: quinines

drug used to treat malaria

Sample of quinine
Quinine comes from the cinchona tree.



   
Explanation of auricle (noun)
form: no plural

outer area of the ear with the function of protection

Sample of auricle
Sound waves enter the outer ear consisting of the auricle and the auditory canal.



   
Explanation of carbon dioxide (noun)
form plural: carbon dioxides

gas used by plants in photosynthesis and made in respiration

Sample of carbon dioxide
A high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood stimulates respiration.



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