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Irregular Plurals from Latin

16 Words

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alga
1.
al
ga
Noun

primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves

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alumna
2.
a
lum
na
Noun

a former female student or pupil of a school, university, or college

The university honored Jane Doe as an exceptional alumna for her achievements in the field of engineering.

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alumnus
3.
a
lum
nus
Noun

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

The university recognized John Smith as an outstanding alumnus for his contributions to the field of medicine.

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bacterium
4.
bac
te
rium
Noun

a single-celled microorganism that typically reproduces by cell division and can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterium found in the intestines of humans and animals.

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corpus
5.
cor
pus
Noun

the main part of an organ or other bodily structure

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datum
6.
da
tum
Noun

a single piece of information or a reference point used in analysis or measurement

In statistical analysis, each individual response serves as a datum for further examination.

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7.
e
rra
tum
Noun

an error in a written or printed document

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8.
gra
ffi
to
Noun

a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls

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locus
9.
lo
cus
Noun

the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions

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ovum
10.
o
vum
Noun

a mature, female reproductive cell or egg, typically larger than a sperm cell, capable of fusing with a sperm cell during fertilization to form a zygote

Human females typically release one ovum during each menstrual cycle.

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stimulus
11.
stim
u
lus
Noun

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

In a lab experiment, the researchers applied a visual stimulus to study participants to observe and measure their neurological responses.

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stratum
12.
stra
tum
Noun

(geology) a distinct layer of rock or sediment

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testis
13.
tes
tis
Noun

a male reproductive organ responsible for the production of sperm and the secretion of testosterone

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vertebra
14.
ver
teb
ra
Noun

(anatomy) any of the bony segments and cartilages of the spinal column

Injuries to the vertebra can result in paralysis or loss of sensation.

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larva
15.
lar
va
Noun

a young form of an insect or an animal that has come out of the egg but has not yet developed into an adult

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nucleus
16.
nuc
leus
Noun

(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information

The nucleus of a cell contains genetic material in the form of DNA, which regulates cellular activities.

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