Category: D
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Develop
To become larger and stronger, or more complex. To make something start to happen. To make something start to grow or become larger, stronger or more complex. To start to have an illness.
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Dettol
A trade name for a disinfectant containing chloroxylenol. A branded disinfectant with chloroxylenol as its active component, widely favored for its efficacy and pain-free application, commonly used by medical professionals and midwives.
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Detrusor muscle
The muscular coat of the urinary bladder. The primary muscle of the urinary bladder that contracts and causes the bladder to empty.
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Detritus
Rubbish produced when something disintegrates. Any broken-down waste material or substance.
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Detrition
The fact of wearing away by rubbing or use. The process of wearing away solid bodies (e.g. bones) by friction or use.
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Detoxication
The removal of toxic substances to make a poisonous substance harmless. The process whereby toxic substances are removed or toxic effects neutralized. It is one of the functions of the liver. Also called detoxification, this is a process whereby toxic agents are removed from the body and toxic effects are neutralised. The elimination of toxic…
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Determine
To find out something by examining the evidence.
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Deteriorate
To become worse.
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Detection
The action of detecting something.
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Detect
To sense or to notice, usually something which is very small or difficult to see.