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Definition of halogen (noun)
form plural: halogens

the elements fluorine, iodine, chlorine, bromine

Examples
Halogens belong to group V11 in the periodic table.

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Definition of filtration (noun)
form plural: filtrations

process where an insoluble solid is separated from a liquid

Examples
Filtration is often carried out using a filter funnel and filter paper.

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Definition of peritoneum (noun)
form plural: peritoneums

membrane lining the inside of the abdominal cavity

Examples
The peritoneum holds the abdominal organs.

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Definition of uranium (noun)
form plural: uraniums

actinide with the chemical symbol U

Examples
Uranium can undergo nuclear fission.

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Definition of basal metabolic rate (noun)
form: no plural

the amount of energy expended by the body in order to survive at complete rest

Examples
Starvation slows the basal metabolic rate.
Your basal metabolic rate (i.e. when you are resting) has an influence on how much energy you expend when you are doing anything that doesn't involve very much physical activity.

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Definition of progestogen (noun)
form plural: progestogens

any steroid hormone with an action similar to female sex hormone

Examples
Artificial progestogens are used in the contraceptive pill.

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Definition of IVI (abbreviation, acronym)
intravenous infusion

a series of fluids or drugs that are run into a vein over a set amount of time

Examples
Intravenous Infusion (IVIs) are commonly used in hospitals to rehydrate patients.

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Definition of adenoids (noun)
form: no plural

lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat

Examples
If the adenoids become swollen due to infection they may inhibit breathing.

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Definition of gamete (noun)
form plural: gametes

sex cell

Examples
The female gamete is called an ovum.

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Definition of nitrogen (noun)
form: no plural

chemical element with the symbol N that is found in proteins and nucleic acids

Examples
Nitrogen is a gas at room temperature.
Air pollution in Britain's major cities reached the highest levels since records began in 1976 during a spell of cold and still weather in mid-December which prevented the usual dispersal of pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide from traffic fumes and sulphur dioxide from power stations.

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