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Description of lecithin (noun: no plural)
phosphatidylcholine; phospholipid formed from phosphatidic acid and choline

Samples of lecithin
Lecithin is a structural component found in cell membranes.



   
Description of bacillus (noun: plural: bacilli)
a genus of rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacteria

Samples of bacillus
Salmonella are gram-negative bacilli.



   
Description of isosorbide dinitrate (noun: plural: isosorbide dinitrates)
generic name for drug which is used pharmacologically as a vasodilator; brand names: Isordil, Sorbitrate

Samples of isosorbide dinitrate
Isosorbide dinitrate, an organic nitrate, is a vasodilator with effects on both arteries and veins.

Determination of isosorbide dinitrate
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Description of palate (noun)
the roof of the mouth

Samples of palate
The palate comprises a hard; bony part and a soft fleshy part.



   
Description of promptly (adverb: more promptly; most promptly; less promptly; least promptly)
immediately

Samples of promptly
I saw a whole host of caterpillar tracks near the entrance of the Channel Tunnel, started to follow one on my hands and knees and got promptly knocked down by a bulldozer.



   
Description of secondary lysosome (noun: plural: secondary lysosomes)
a cytoplasmic cell organelle that has fused with a vesicle containing matter to be ingested

Samples of secondary lysosome
Secondary lysosomes release powerful enzymes.

Determination of secondary lysosome
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Description of peroxisome (noun: plural: peroxisomes)
a microbody full of enzymes where important break-down processes occur

Samples of peroxisome
Peroxisomes have an important role in detoxification within the liver and the kidney.



   
Description of micturition (noun: no plural)
passage of urine from the bladder outside of the body

Samples of micturition
Problems with micturition occur in men with large prostates.

Determination of micturition
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Description of cyst (noun: plural: cysts)
a membrane lined vesicle or sac

Samples of cyst
Cysts can grow on the surface or deep inside anatomical structures.



   
Description of stop (verb: stopped; stopped; stopping)
to block; to cease

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



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