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defects

  • plural of defect.
  • present tense form of defect (3rd person singular).

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"It is the first time we know the exact number of Laron syndrome patients and the many variants of the growth hormone receptor defects," he tells BBC Mundo.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Next, the researchers plan to study more realistic environments that include defects and edges commonly found in practical materials.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

"Other schedule risks remain, including the detailed designs for the aircraft interiors, fabrication of the wire bundles, and rework to correct defects in structural modifications," the report said.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

Reebelo also offers 12-month vendor warranties with coverage for some software and hardware defects.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

In 2006, some seven hundred new mothers found out that doctors had taken their placentas without consent to test for abnormalities that might help the hospital defend itself against future lawsuits over birth defects.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot