1. Noun
any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone
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2. Noun
a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia
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3. Noun
a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
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