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  Word Descriptions wellbutrin, measure, triple bond, macro-, skeletal, microfilament, segregate, microvillus, amphipathic lipid, hyperopia


   
Description of wellbutrin (noun: no plural)
antidepressant that helps balance neurotransmitters

Samples of wellbutrin
Wellbutrin is a medication used to treat depression and belongs to the class known as atypical antidepressants.



   
Description of measure (verb: plural: measured; measured; measuring)
to record a quantity; dimension or capacity

Samples of measure
A thermometer measures how hot something is.



   
Description of triple bond (noun: triple bonds)
three covalent linkages connecting two atoms

Samples of triple bond
Nitrogen contains a triple bond.



   
Description of macro- (preffix)
large

Samples of macro-
A macromolecule is a large molecule.



   
Description of skeletal (adjective)
relating to the bones; very thin (informal)

Samples of skeletal
A skeletal muscle is a muscle attached to a bone.



   
Description of microfilament (noun: plural: microfilaments)
rod-like structure made of actin

Samples of microfilament
Microfilaments provide cell support and help with movement and division.



   
Description of segregate (verb: segregated; segregated; segregating)
to separate

Samples of segregate
Mendel's law states that each pair of inherited alleles segregate when the gametes are formed.



   
Description of microvillus (noun: plural: microvilli)
a finger-like projection from a membrane surface

Samples of microvillus
Microvilli increase the surface area of the membrane for processes such as absorption.



   
Description of amphipathic lipid (noun: plural: amphipathic lipids)
contains a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic part

Samples of amphipathic lipid
Amphipathic liquids make up cell membranes and are important lipids.



   
Description of hyperopia (noun: no plural)
medical condition of long sightedness

Samples of hyperopia
In hyperopia distant objects can be seen clearly whilst close objects are blurred.



  Determinations of the words wellbutrin, measure, triple bond, macro-, skeletal, microfilament, segregate, microvillus, amphipathic lipid, hyperopia

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