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| Explanation of vioxx (noun) form: no plural brand of analgesic Sample of vioxx Vioxx is a painkiller to treat maladies such as rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea or osteoarthritis. Vioxx belongs to the group of of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) called 'COX-2 inhibitors'. Other drugs of this product line are Bextra and Celebrex.
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| Explanation of aspirin (noun) form plural: aspirins mild painkilling drug Sample of aspirin Aspirin is made from acylation of salicylic acid.
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| Explanation of gel (noun) form plural: gels mixture created when a liquid finely disperses in a solid to become colloidal or semi-solid in consistency Sample of gel A gel liquefies if shaken or heated.
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| Explanation of pesticide (noun) form plural: pesticides a chemical that kills pests Sample of pesticide Pesticides may cause cancer.
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| Explanation of pituitary gland (noun) form plural: pituitary glands master endocrine gland which is attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain Sample of pituitary gland The pituitary gland has an anterior and a posterior lobe and produces the hormones ACTH, LH, FSH, TSH, growth hormone, prolactin, MSH, vasopressin and oxytocin.
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| Explanation of population (noun) form plural: populations all the members of one species that live in an area Sample of population The place where a population lives is called a habitat.
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| Explanation of mobility (noun) form plural: mobilities the ability to be able to move Sample of mobility Mobility decreases with old age.
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| Explanation of cerebral infarction (noun) form: no plural the death of brain tissue due to inadequate blood flow Sample of cerebral infarction The patient suffered a cerebral infarction and was paralyzed.
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| Explanation of isomerization (noun) form: no plural This process changes straight chain alkanes into branched chain compounds by passing them over a catalyst Sample of isomerization Apparently, epoxide to ketone isomerization is a fortuitous reaction of no physiological significance.
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| Explanation of component (noun) form plural: components belonging to something; contributing to something; ingredient Sample of component Nitrogen is a component of proteins.
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