
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Explanation of asymptomatic (adjective) without symptoms
Sample of asymptomatic The patient had a terminal malignancy but was asymptomatic until the end.
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Explanation of headache (noun) form plural: headaches pain in the head area
Sample of headache Painkillers are useful if you have a headache.
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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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