Physiology · Reproductive System · Easy
Menstruation
Meaning: The monthly shedding of the uterine lining with bleeding through the vagina.
In practice: Very painful menstruation can be a symptom of endometriosis and should be investigated.
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Which word means: Movement of water across a membrane from low to high solute concentration.
Answer: Osmosis
Which word means: A type of cytokine that carries signals between white blood cells.
Answer: Interleukin
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