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The origin of medical language is in ________.
Cohesion
The force that holds molecules of the same substance together, such as water molecules in a drop.
pH
A scale used to specify the acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic).
Capillary Action
Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow through narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity, observed in phenomena such as water moving up a plant stem.
Adhesion
Adhesion refers to the process by which cells or substances stick to each other or to surfaces, playing a crucial role in many biological functions and processes.
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