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Description of ambien (noun: no plural)
sedative-hypnotic used for the short-term treatment of insomnia

Samples of ambien
Ambien is a prescription drug that is used for treating short-term insomnia.



   
Description of melanoma (noun: plural: melanomas)
type of skin cancer

Samples of melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant cancer.



   
Description of sexual function problems (noun: only plural)
difficulties in performing intercourse or in producing offspring

Samples of sexual function problems
The need for estimates of the extent of sexual function problems in the general population has become more urgent given recent debates surrounding the identification and definition of "sexual dysfunction," the increased availability of pharmacological interventions, and possible changes in our expectations of what constitutes sexual function and fulfilment.

Determination of sexual function problems
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Description of histologist (noun: plural: histologists)
a scientist who studies microscopic tissue structures

Samples of histologist
A histologist looks at the histological structure of a tissue under a microscope.

Determination of histologist
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Description of thorax (noun: plural: thoraxes)
area that contains the heart and lungs; the chest

Samples of thorax
The diaphragm separates the thorax from the abdomen.



   
Description of syphilis (noun: no plural)
chronic venereal infection

Samples of syphilis
Syphilis is caused by a spirochete.
Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema Pallidum.



   
Description of rickets (noun)
bone disease due to vitamin D deficiency

Samples of rickets
Rickets is a disease of childhood.



   
Description of spasm (noun: plural: spasms)
painful and prolonged muscular contraction; a bout (of pain)

Samples of spasm
The patient was having intermittent painful spasms.



   
Description of fat (noun: plural: fats)
energy source; adipose tissue

Samples of fat
Fats enable energy to be stored and play a role in insulation.



   
Description of blockage (noun: plural: blockages)
an obstacle that prevents things from moving along

Samples of blockage
Atherosclerosis causes a blockage to blood flow in important arteries.



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