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production of
ex. gluconeogenesis is the formation of glycogen from fatty acids |
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structure or shape
ex. iodoform is the topical anti-infective used as an antiseptic |
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dilation or expansion of
ex. angiectasis is the dilation of vessels |
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killer
ex. pesticide is the killer of harmful insects |
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quality or act of
ex. resonance is the quality or act of making sound |
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one charged with or skilled in
ex. an obstetrician is a physician skilled in treating pregnant women |
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act of, state of, result of
ex. incision means the act of cutting; dentition means the development and eruption of teeth |
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measure
ex. hydrometer is a device that determines the specific gravity; density of a liquid |
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science of, study of
ex. hematology is the study of diseases of the blood |
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that which, one who
ex. a doctor is one who is educated beyond a master's degree |
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protection
ex. prophylaxis means for protection before exposure |
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production, formation of
ex. hematopoiesis is the production of blood cells; erythropoiesis is the process of erythrocyte production [red blood cell production] |
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strength
ex. eusthenia means normal strength |
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act, or the result of action
ex. posture is the position of the body with respect to the surrounding space |
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