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Description of storage (noun: plural: storages)
the process of keeping drugs or medications at home

Samples of storage
Many store food overwinter in fleshy stems, roots and leaf bases; deep storage roots are restricted to dry areas of the subarctic, where the spring thaw comes early.



   
Description of prolactin (noun: no plural)
pituitary hormone involved in lactation

Samples of prolactin
Prolactin increases the secretion of progesterone by the ovary.



   
Description of formula (noun: plural: formulas; formulae)
symbols showing what elements a compound contains

Samples of formula
The formula for calcium fluoride is CaF.



   
Description of -meter (suffix)
measuring device

Samples of -meter
A spectrometer measures the wavelengths of radiation.



   
Description of immunodeficient (adjective: more immunodeficient; most immunodeficient)
unable to become resistant against deceases

Samples of immunodeficient
Immunodeficient people have a higher risk of getting infections.

Determination of immunodeficient
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Description of belly (noun: plural: bellies)
area of body below the diaphragm and above the pelvis (informal)

Samples of belly
The belly is otherwise known a the abdomen.



   
Description of potential energy (noun: plural: potential energies)
stored power which has the capacity to do work

Samples of potential energy
Energy can be described as potential or kinetic.
Potential energy is one convenient way of parking energy until it is wanted and this energy can be followed through its various subsequent transformations by a sort of accounting procedure which can be very revealing.

Determination of potential energy
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Description of bronchioles (noun: only plural)
tiny branches of air tubes within the lungs

Samples of bronchioles
Bronchioles are surrounded by clusters of samm air sacs or alveoli.

Determination of bronchioles
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Description of halide (noun: plural: halides)
halogen with a more electropositive element

Samples of halide
Acyl halides are substances with carbonyl groups bonded to halides.
In a conventional film emulsion the silver halide grains look like cubes, octahedra or irregular pebbles.



   
Description of bereavement (noun: plural: bereavements)
loss of someone close through death

Samples of bereavement
People often experience great sadness after a bereavement.

Determination of bereavement
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