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• a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
Example sentence • The main function of erythrocytes is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
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• an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection
Example sentence • The main function of lymphocytes is to fight off infections.
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• a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria
Example sentence • The presence of monocytes in the blood can indicate infection or inflammation.
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• a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
Example sentence • The presence of phagocytes indicates an immune response.
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• A type of cell, present in adipose tissue, where fat is stored as a source of energy
Example sentence • The accumulation of adipocytes can lead to weight gain.
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• comparatively large neuroglial cell
Example sentence • Reactive astrocytes are observed in response to brain injury or inflammation.
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• Any blood cell, especially that of an invertebrate
Example sentence • The main function of hemocytes in insects is to defend against pathogens and parasites.
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• Any of the cells in the liver responsible for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and lipid and for detoxification.
Example sentence • In liver diseases, the number of hepatocytes may decrease.
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• abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia)
Example sentence • Anemia is sometimes associated with an increase in macrocytes .
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• a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Example sentence • Damage to the melanocytes can lead to skin conditions such as vitiligo.
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• a male gametocyte that develops into four spermatids
Example sentence • Each sporangium contains numerous spermatocytes waiting to undergo maturation.
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• A lymphocyte, produced in the thymus, that develops into a T cell
Example sentence • The development of thymocytes involves a series of complex processes.
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• a large bone marrow cell; regarded as the source of blood platelets
Example sentence • The enlargement of megakaryocytes can be an indication of a blood disorder.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • The function of osteocytes is to maintain and regulate bone tissue.
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• one of the coiled chambered fossil shells of extinct mollusks
Example sentence • Scientists study ammonites to learn about ancient marine ecosystems.
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• a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium
Example sentence • The main use of barytes is as a weighting agent in drilling fluids.
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• a stony meteor lacking chondrules
Example sentence • Scientists study achondrites to learn more about the formation and evolution of rocky planets.
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• someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church but not in the Anglican Church or the Eastern Orthodox Churches
Example sentence • The high priest instructed his acolytes to prepare for the ceremony.
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• any of various usually poisonous plants of the genus Aconitum having tuberous roots and palmately lobed leaves and blue or white flowers
Example sentence • The aconites in the garden are blooming beautifully.
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• a green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate
Example sentence • The actinolites in this sample have a fibrous appearance.
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• plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
Example sentence • Some common examples of aerophytes are Spanish moss and air plants.
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Example sentence • The museum displayed a stunning specimen of albertites in the mineral exhibit.
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Example sentence • Geologists study the properties of allanites in their research.
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Example sentence • The formation of alunites is commonly associated with the weathering of feldspars.
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Example sentence • The jeweler displayed a beautiful necklace crafted from amazonites .
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Example sentence • The presence of amosites in the dust caused significant health concerns.
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• a metamorphic rock composed chiefly of amphibole and plagioclase
Example sentence • The amphibolites found in this region are known for their high mineral content.
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Example sentence • The analcites in the rock formation were formed from the cooling of magma.
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• one retired from society for religious reasons
Example sentence • The anchorites lived in small cells or huts away from society.
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Example sentence • The miners discovered a rich deposit of andalusites .
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• a dark grey volcanic rock
Example sentence • The ancient lava flows were composed of andesites .
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• rare plagioclastic feldspar occurring in many igneous rocks
Example sentence • The sample contained several anorthites along with other minerals.
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Example sentence • The geologists discovered several anorthosites during their field expedition.
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• a dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate
Example sentence • The presence of anthophyllites in a rock sample indicates the metamorphic conditions it has been subjected to.
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• a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
Example sentence • The mine produces large quantities of anthracites every year.
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• a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus
Example sentence • Scientists study apatites to better understand the geological processes that led to their formation.
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• fine-grained homogeneous rock (such as basalt) containing minerals undetectable by the naked eye
Example sentence • The rock sample consisted mainly of aphanites .
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• light-colored and fine-grained granitic rock consisting chiefly of quartz and feldspars
Example sentence • Geologists use aplites to study the composition of igneous rocks.
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Example sentence • The museum has a beautiful collection of apophyllites .
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• a mineral form of crystalline calcium carbonate; dimorphic with calcite
Example sentence • The museum had a beautiful display of aragonites from around the world.
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Example sentence • There are different types of arenites , including quartz arenites and lithic arenites .
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• a valuable silver ore consisting of silver sulfide (Ag2S)
Example sentence • The argentites in this specimen are exceptionally pure and lustrous.
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• a sedimentary rock differing from shale in being bound by silica and from slate in having no slate cleavages
Example sentence • The argillites exhibited a distinct blue color due to the presence of iron.
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Example sentence • The lab results confirmed the presence of arsenites in the soil sample.
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Example sentence • The asphaltites found in the excavation site were analyzed for their chemical composition.
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• a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite
Example sentence • The presence of austenites in steel improves its strength and toughness.
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