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Description of weight (noun: plural: weights)
heaviness of an object; the size of a force exerted on an object in a gravitational field

Samples of weight
Weight gain occurs if the energy taken in exceeds the energy given out.



   
Description of overdose (noun: plural: overdoses)
an excessive amount of a drug; too large portion of a medication or drug

Samples of overdose
Many people take an overdose if they want to commit suicide.



   
Description of melanin (noun: no plural)
black pigment that protects against the sun

Samples of melanin
Some races have a higher quantity of melanin in their skin and so are better protected against the sun.



   
Description of relaxant (noun: plural: relaxants)
something which induces a state of rest in the body

Samples of relaxant
Muscle relaxants are given to help reduce the pain of muscle contractions.



   
Description of gonad (noun: plural: gonads)
sex organs where the reproductive cells are made

Samples of gonad
The male gonads are the testes.
In larger specimens the base of the arms may be enlarged, three or more arm segments may be effected, this is an indication of the degree of gonad development.



   
Description of neighboring (adverb)
next to

Samples of neighboring
Most chemical bonds are formed between neighboring atoms.

Determination of neighboring
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Description of mature (adjective: more mature; most mature; the most mature)
completed stage of growth or development

Samples of mature
A person who is fully developed in body or mind is said to be mature.



   
Description of osteoclast (noun: plural: osteoclasts)
a bone cell that helps destroy bone

Samples of osteoclast
An osteoclast (from the Greek words for "bone" and "broken") is a type of bone cell that removes bone tissue by removing the bone's mineralized matrix.



   
Description of smoke (verb: smoked; smoked; smoking)
to inhale and exhale cigarettes

Samples of smoke
Smoking causes lung disease.



   
Description of esophagus (noun: no plural)
epithelium-lined part of the gut that connects the pharynx to the stomach

Samples of esophagus
Cancer of the esophagus is more common in heavy drinkers and smokers.



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