
Description of metabolism (noun: no plural) all of the energetic reactions that take place in a cell or organism
Samples of metabolism Cellular metabolism produces energy and raw materials for the cell to renew itself.
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Description of macula (noun: plural: maculae) area near the middle of the retina where vision is the sharpest
Samples of macula Macular degeneration is a disease affecting the macula.
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Description of premature (adjective: more premature; most premature; the most premature) happening before the normal time
Samples of premature Premature babies are those born too early.
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Description of formaldehyde (noun: plural: formaldehydes) a fixative; a preservative
Samples of formaldehyde Formaldehyde is used to preserve specimens e.g. a body for dissection.
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Description of priapism (noun: no plural) condition in which the penis is continually erect
Samples of priapism The project team is also working on ways to turn off the gas supply in men who produce too much of it and, as a result, suffer from priapism -- painful and embarrassing erections in the absence of sexual desire.
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Description of ileum (noun: ileums) part of the small intestine
Samples of ileum The ileum joins the jejunum to the cecum.
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Description of uvula (noun: plural: uvulas) fleshy tissue at the back of the throat
Samples of uvula The uvula is connected to the soft palate.
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Description of ovarian (adjective) relating to the female reproductive organs
Samples of ovarian Tumours (except thyroid and prostate) were grouped according to their anatomical relation and treatability: breast; lung; gut (including colon, oesophagus, stomach, and small intestine); female genital tract (including ovarian, fallopian tube, and endometrium) and others (including pancreatic, renal, bladder, and salivary gland).
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Description of tendency (noun: plural: tendencies) the way a thing or person is likely to act or behave
Samples of tendency She has a tendency to catch every infection going.
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Description of separate (verb: separated; separated; separating) to isolate; to move apart
Samples of separate Liquids of different densities can be separated in a separating funnel.
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