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Explanation of cranial (adjective)
referring to the skull

Sample of cranial
There are 12 sets of cranial nerves.



   
Explanation of hollow (adjective)
forms: more hollow; most hollow; less hollow; least hollow

having space inside it

Sample of hollow
The trachea is a hollow tube.



   
Explanation of three-dimensional (adjective)
forms: more three-dimensional; most three-dimensional; less three-dimensional; least three-dimensional

having three dimensions

Sample of three-dimensional
The active site only allows proteins with a particular three-dimensional shape to enter it.

Medical term three-dimensional
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Explanation of allosteric (adjective)
involving a change in shape of an enzyme resulting from a molecular binding at the inactive side of this enzyme

Sample of allosteric
An allosteric enzyme consists of two parts: an active and an inactive one.



   
Explanation of aliphatic (adjective)
related to a group of organic molecules in which the carbon atoms are linked in open chains

Sample of aliphatic
'Aliphatic' describes all substances being not aromatic and therefore having no stable ring system.



   
Explanation of zymogenic (adjective)
enzyme-producing

Sample of zymogenic
Trypsinogen being zymogenis is released by the pancreas and is transformed into the active form trypsin.



   
Explanation of dental (adjective)
referring to teeth

Sample of dental
Their dental records may identify dead people.



   
Explanation of allergen (noun)
form plural: allergens

a substance that causes an allergic reaction

Sample of allergen
Pollen, animal dander and dust mites can all be allergens.



   
Explanation of lacteal (adjective)
related to lymph-carrying vessels

Sample of lacteal
Lacteals lead into the lymphatic system.



   
Explanation of irritable (adjective)
forms: more irritable; most irritable; the most irritable

can easily become inflamed or painful (of body part); easily angered (emotional state)

Sample of irritable
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition.



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