
Description of cranial (adjective) referring to the skull
Samples of cranial There are 12 sets of cranial nerves.
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Description of panting (adjective) breathing heavily
Samples of panting Panting is a cooling mechanism evaporating water from the respiratory passages.
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Description of hormonal (adjective) relating to hormones
Samples of hormonal In women, great hormonal changes occur throughout the month.
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Description of interconvertible (adjective) changeable; exchangeable
Samples of interconvertible All energies are interconvertible meaning that energy can be changed, e.g. from thermal to chemical energy.
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Description of basic (adjective: more basic; most basic; less basic; least basic) having the characteristics of a base; alkaline
Samples of basic A basic compound has a high pH.
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Description of hysterical (adjective: more hysterical; most hysterical; less hysterical; least hysterical) someone in an uncontrollable state of agitation; excitement panic or other strong emotion
Samples of hysterical The patient became hysterical when the drug wore off.
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Description of adrenal glands (noun: only plural) endocrine glands above kidney
Samples of adrenal glands The adrenal glands produce adrenaline and steroid hormones.
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Description of effervescent (adjective: more effervescent; most effervescent; less effervescent; least effervescent) bubbling; bubbly
Samples of effervescent A fermenting liquid is effervescent.
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Description of initial (adjective) first
Samples of initial Good luck if this is your initial attempt at the MCAT exam!
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Description of chronic (adjective: more chronic; most chronic; the most chronic) lasts a long time; persistent
Samples of chronic Arthritis may be an acute or a chronic illness.
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