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Meaning of systole (noun)
form plural: systoles

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

Example
Atrial systole occurs before ventricular systole.

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Meaning of creatine (noun)
form: no plural

a naturally occurring amino acid

Example
Creatine is stored in muscle cells and made in the liver, pancreas and kidney.

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Meaning of unipolar (adjective)
having one pole

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

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Meaning of carotene (noun)
form plural: carotenes

highly colored pigments (yellow to red) found in vegetables

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

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Meaning of generalization (noun)
form plural: generalizations

an involvement of a large number of people or things

Example
It is a generalization to say that doctors work hard.

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Meaning of exotoxin (noun)
form plural: exotoxins

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

Example
Diphtheria is caused by a powerful exotoxin.

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Meaning of jerk (noun)
form plural: jerks

the sudden; involuntary contraction of a muscle

Example
A knee jerk occurs when the patellar reflex is tested.

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Meaning of asymptomatic (adjective)
without symptoms

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

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Meaning of headache (noun)
form plural: headaches

pain in the head area

Example
Painkillers are useful if you have a headache.

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

sore; red and swollen

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An inflamed area needs time to heal.

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