Web English-test.net
 

Meaning of diffraction, xeno-, constituent, syphilis, photosynthesis, addition-elimination reaction, ionize, hyper-, action potential, homeostasis

previous test PDF version next

 home  mcat preparation  mcat quiz  mcat forum
Meaning of diffraction (noun)
form: no plural

change in the directions and intensities of a group of waves after passing by a barrier

Example
Diffraction is the spreading out of light as it passes through a narrow opening.

What does diffraction mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate diffraction with Google

Translate diffraction with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does diffraction mean?

2206 English Practice Tests — Printable, photocopiable.
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC or anywhere.

 mcat study guide  635 mcat flashcards
Meaning of xeno- (preffix)
foreign

Example
A xenograft is a transfer of foreign tissue.

What does xeno- mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate xeno- with Google

Translate xeno- with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does xeno- mean?

Start FREE email English course now!Join more than 100,000 learners!


Meaning of constituent (noun)
form plural: constituents

part making up something; component

Example
Hydrogen and oxygen are constituents of water.

What does constituent mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate constituent with Google

Translate constituent with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does constituent mean?

Meaning of syphilis (noun)
form: no plural

a sexually transmitted disease

Example
Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema Pallidum.

What does syphilis mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate syphilis with Google

Translate syphilis with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does syphilis mean?

Join our English Learning Community! — Make new friends today!
  Find penpals and make new friends today!

Meaning of photosynthesis (noun)
form: no plural

process where plants take in light and carbon dioxide to make glucose

Example
Photosynthesis takes place in the leaves.

What does photosynthesis mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate photosynthesis with Google

Translate photosynthesis with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does photosynthesis mean?

Start improving your listening skills today!  — Take these listening exercises now.

Meaning of addition-elimination reaction (noun)
form plural: addition-elimination reactions

describes a process where two molecules add together causing another molecule to removed (such as water)

Example
Another term for addition-elimination reaction is a condensation reaction.

What does addition-elimination reaction mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate addition-elimination reaction with Google

Translate addition-elimination reaction with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does addition-elimination reaction mean?

Meaning of ionize (verb)
forms: ionized; ionized; ionizing

to separate or dissociate into ions

Example
Water tends to ionise into hydrogen and hydronium ions.

What does ionize mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate ionize with Google

Translate ionize with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does ionize mean?

Meaning of hyper- (preffix)
over; excess; high

Example
Hyperactive people find it difficult to relax.

What does hyper- mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate hyper- with Google

Translate hyper- with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does hyper- mean?

Meaning of action potential (noun)
form: no plural

electrical impulse that passes along a muscle or nerve cell to carry information

Example
There are no variations in the intensity of an action potential; it either fires or it doesn't fire!

What does action potential mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate action potential with Google

Translate action potential with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does action potential mean?

Meaning of homeostasis (noun)
form: no plural

the process that maintains balance or equilibrium of an organism's internal environment

Example
Body temperature is controlled by homeostasis.

What does homeostasis mean?
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate homeostasis with Google

Translate homeostasis with Ectaco 

Go to Questionwhat does homeostasis mean?

Back to top


I want to prepare for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) to reach a high score. At English-test.net I can take free interactive questions to increase my MCAT vocabulary and learn the MCAT words. In addition I can speak to other people who are preparing for the MCAT to share experiences on the MCAT forum.

Links to MCAT prep resources:

mcat-secrets.com — How to Ace the Medical College Admission Test, using my easy step-by-step MCAT test prep study guide, without weeks and months of endless studying. You get at least 10 times your money's worth! — Are you interested in the only MCAT study guide and online course written by ACTUAL MCAT test experts, who ACTUALLY scored HIGHER than the 99th percentile on the MCAT? Our original research into the MCAT reveals specific weaknesses never before discovered that you can exploit to increase your MCAT test score more than you've ever imagined. Our MCAT Secrets is available as an instantly downloadable ebook from this site. It doesn't require any special software- if you can read this web page, and have access to a computer, you have all you need to start using and applying MCAT Secrets in just five minutes. You don't have to wait for anything to come in the mail. Download MCAT Secrets to your computer immediately!

Preparation book: Xenobiotic Metabolism and disposition

flashcardsecrets.com/mcat — Who Else Wants to Use my Proven Flashcard System to Blow the Lid Off the MCAT Exam? You can succeed on the MCAT by preparing in depth for the different question types and being able to take difficult questions and break them down into easier parts that you can quickly solve. Repetition and thorough preparation is a process that rewards those willing to work hard, which means that passing the MCAT is within the reach of virtually anyone willing to invest the time in learning how to handle any question they might face on test day. Our MCAT Flashcards are written in an easy to understand, straightforward style — we don't include any more technical jargon than what you need to pass the test. The MCAT Flashcard Secrets system is only available at this web page. Don't decide now if these flashcards are for you. Just get them and try them out.

MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges. English-test.net materials do not contain actual MCAT items and are neither endorsed by nor affiliated in any way with AAMC.

 


To link to English-Test.net from your website, simply cut and paste the following code to your web page.
It will appear on your page as:
MCAT Vocab -- MCAT Vocabulary -- 246 MCAT Word Lists Online

    disclaimer © 2003—2012 english-test.net