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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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.

Determination of formaldehyde
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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.



   
Description of ileum (noun: ileums)
part of the small intestine

Samples of ileum
The ileum joins the jejunum to the cecum.



   
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.



   
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).



   
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.



   
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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