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

not well nourished; lacking essential nutrients

Sample of malnourished
Elderly people who don't eat well may become malnourished.



   
Explanation of cramping (adjective)
spasmodic pain

Sample of cramping
Cramping pains are common for women during menstruation.



   
Explanation of brachial (adjective)
relating to the arm (or similar vestige in other organisms)

Sample of brachial
The brachial artery supplies the arm with blood.



   
Explanation of optical (adjective)
relating to vision or sight

Sample of optical
Spectacles provide optical correction if vision is poor.



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

having high blood pressure

Sample of hypertensive
During his stay in hospital he was hypertensive but his b.p. returned to normal at home.



   
Explanation of prosthetic (adjective)
related to a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein

Sample of prosthetic
Some proteins derive part of their function from covalently attached molecules called prothetic goups.



   
Explanation of atomic (adjective)
of the atom; relating to the atom

Sample of atomic
Protons and neutrons are found mainly in the atomic nucleus.



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

not harmful, malignant or cancerous

Sample of benign
A benign tumor is highly unlikely to kill a person.



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

lasts a long time; persistent

Sample of chronic
Arthritis may be an acute or a chronic illness.



   
Explanation of inguinal (adjective)
relating to the groin area

Sample of inguinal
The area where the lower abdomen meets the top of the thigh is the inguinal region.



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