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Definition of chlorophyll (noun)
form: no plural

green pigment found in all green plants that absorbs light so that photosynthesis can occur

Examples
Some bacteria contain chlorophyll as well as plants.

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Definition of dizziness (noun)
form: no plural

light-headedness

Examples
As well as causing annoyance by making hair and clothes smell unpleasant, involuntary smoke exposure can cause symptoms such as eye irritation, headache, cough, sore throat, dizziness and nausea and produces small but measurable changes in the air passages in the lungs of otherwise healthy adults.

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Definition of fetus (noun)
forms also: foetus; plural: fetuses or foetuses

embryo in later stages of development

Examples
In most cases women can still smoke, consume alcohol, abuse drugs and live in a manner that threatens the quality of life of the unborn fetus without being held accountable, except in cases where they break other non-related laws.

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Definition of postural (adjective)
relating to the position of the body or limbs

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Postural support can help prevent spinal problems.

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Definition of itchy (adjective)
forms: more itchy; itchier; most itchy; itchiest; the most itchy; the itchiest

affected with the urge to scratch

Examples
Eczema is an itchy skin disease.

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Definition of microtubule (noun)
form plural: microtubules

organ that helps cells hold their shape and assists in cell division

Examples
Microtubules are found in the cytoplasm in most cells.

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Definition of turgor pressure (noun)
form plural: turgor pressures

intercellular force in plant cells that conveys rigid support to certain plants

Examples
When there is a lack of water the turgor pressure reduces and the plant wilts.
In air, osmotic potential is almost balanced by the water potential: the turgor pressure is low and so the cells -- and leaf -- are rounder.

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Definition of elongation (noun)
form: no plural

process in polypeptide synthesis of increasing in length

Examples
Elongation is an energy-requiring stage of the polypeptide synthesis being mediated by enzymes.

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Definition of amphoteric (adjective)
having the features of an acid and a base and being able of reacting chemically either as an acid or a base

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An amphoteric species can act either as an acid or a base depending on its chemical environment.

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Definition of biotic (adjective)
living; living organisms

Examples
An anti-biotic agent kills living organisms.

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