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Description of allergy (noun: plural: allergies)
hypersensitivity reaction

Samples of allergy
People who are especially at risk include those who are unable to move, perhaps because of a stroke, those with contracted limbs which could be a result of an arthritic condition, people with a known skin condition or allergy and those who are debilitated or undernourished, where there is little flesh between the skin and the bone.



   
Description of hormone (noun: plural: hormones)
chemical secreted in small amounts from endocrine glands that passes in the bloodstream to another tissue or organ where it alters the function or structure of that organ

Samples of hormone
Hormones coordinate the growth and activities of living things.
It is equally apparent today when many people go to considerable lengths to maintain the appearance of youthfulness by the use of vitamins, beauty preparations of all descriptions, hormone treatment, plastic surgery and much else besides.



   
Description of improvement (noun: plural: improvements)
process of getting better

Samples of improvement
We have had a good year with minor upsets, such as a cataract operation for me which was no trouble at all, and has resulted in a dramatic improvement in my eyesight.

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Description of urination problems (noun: only plural)
difficulties with micturition

Samples of urination problems
Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive its effects, especially urination problems, drowsiness, confusion, slow/shallow breathing, and low blood pressure.

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Description of Huntington's Chorea (noun: no plural)
inherited disorder caused by a single gene defect, which is dominantly inherited

Samples of Huntington's Chorea
Huntington's chorea usually appears in early middle age.

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Description of intercellular (adjective)
describing the space between

Samples of intercellular
The gap junction is a form of intercellular connection.

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Description of lysosome (noun: plural: lysosomes)
membranous sacs that contain enzymes

Samples of lysosome
Lysosomes release their contents that help break down waste products etc.



   
Description of notice (verb: noticed; noticed; noticing)
to observe

Samples of notice
With this exercise plan you will notice an enormous improvement in your stamina, suppleness and strength after just seven days.



   
Description of dorsal (adjective: more dorsal; most dorsal; the most dorsal)
relating to the back surface; posterior

Samples of dorsal
Fishes usually have dorsal fins.



   
Description of inflammation (noun: plural: inflammations)
body's response to injury causing the symptoms of redness; soreness; heat; swelling and loss of function

Samples of inflammation
Inflammation can be acute or chronic.
Hypothetically, anti-lactoferrin autoantibodies could, by counteracting the anti-inflammatory effects of lactoferrin, aggravate and prolong mucosal inflammation induced by several different mechanisms, and the antibodies may therefore have pathogenetic significance even though their occurrence does not seem to correlate with disease activity.

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