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  Word Descriptions skin, manganese, procedure, lexapro, valency theory, mass number, cardiogenic shock, smallpox, chromosome, treatment


   
Description of skin (noun: plural: skins)
the organ system that covers the body the integument.

Samples of skin
The skin has two layers; the epidermis and the dermis.



   
Description of manganese (noun: no plural)
hard; metallic element with the chemical symbol Mn

Samples of manganese
Manganese is an important trace element for the body and used to strengthen metals such as steel and alloys.



   
Description of procedure (noun: plural: procedures)
a method to follow; a course of action

Samples of procedure
Scientists describe their procedure in the method part of a scientific paper.



   
Description of lexapro (noun: no plural)
prescription medication for depression and generalized anyiety disorder (GAD)

Samples of lexapro
The antidepressant Lexapro is a member of the family of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).



   
Description of valency theory (noun: plural: valency theories)
idea that explains chemical bonding as an effect of the outer shell electrons

Samples of valency theory
The valency theory helps to explain all types of chemical bonding.



   
Description of mass number (noun: plural: mass numbers)
the mathematical value of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleus

Samples of mass number
Nitrogen has a mass number of 14.



   
Description of cardiogenic shock (noun: no plural)
an illness where the circulation 'collapses' and the blood pressure drops

Samples of cardiogenic shock
Some bacterial infections can cause cardiogenic shock.
As many as 50% of patients admitted to hospital following a successful resuscitation from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest will die before discharge, mainly as a result of cardiogenic shock or the consequences of lengthy anoxia.



   
Description of smallpox (noun: no plural)
an often fatal; contagious illness which has almost been eradicated through vaccination

Samples of smallpox
Smallpox is caused by the pox virus.



   
Description of chromosome (noun: plural: chromosomes)
gene material found in the cell nucleus

Samples of chromosome
Human body cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes.



   
Description of treatment (noun: plural: treatments)
medical care; therapy

Samples of treatment
Unfortunately, it seems to make candidiasis more likely, so anyone taking it would be well advised to adopt a sugar-free diet during the treatment, and for a month or so afterwards.



  Determinations of the words skin, manganese, procedure, lexapro, valency theory, mass number, cardiogenic shock, smallpox, chromosome, treatment

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