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Explanation of systole (noun)
form plural: systoles

the part of the cardiac cycle during which the heart muscle is contracting

Sample of systole
Atrial systole occurs before ventricular systole.



   
Explanation of creatine (noun)
form: no plural

a naturally occurring amino acid

Sample of creatine
Creatine is stored in muscle cells and made in the liver, pancreas and kidney.



   
Explanation of unipolar (adjective)
having one pole

Sample of unipolar
A neuron which has one process coming-out of the cell body is a unipolar neuron.



   
Explanation of carotene (noun)
form plural: carotenes

highly colored pigments (yellow to red) found in vegetables

Sample of carotene
Vitamin A can be produced in the body from consuming carotene.



   
Explanation of generalization (noun)
form plural: generalizations

an involvement of a large number of people or things

Sample of generalization
It is a generalization to say that doctors work hard.



   
Explanation of exotoxin (noun)
form plural: exotoxins

a very harmful poison made by a bacterial cell and released to the surroundings

Sample of exotoxin
Diphtheria is caused by a powerful exotoxin.



   
Explanation of jerk (noun)
form plural: jerks

the sudden; involuntary contraction of a muscle

Sample of jerk
A knee jerk occurs when the patellar reflex is tested.



   
Explanation of asymptomatic (adjective)
without symptoms

Sample of asymptomatic
The patient had a terminal malignancy but was asymptomatic until the end.



   
Explanation of headache (noun)
form plural: headaches

pain in the head area

Sample of headache
Painkillers are useful if you have a headache.



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

sore; red and swollen

Sample of inflamed
An inflamed area needs time to heal.



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