Web English-test.net
 

Definition of axon hillock, directly, enolization, M.I., ferromagnetic, mediastinum, gas tests, actin, lymph node, gonadotrophin

previous test PDF version next

 home  mcat preparation  mcat quiz  mcat forum
Definition of axon hillock (noun)
form: no plural

origin of an axon of a nerve cell at which an action potential can be initiated

Examples
The axon hillock connects the cell body to the axon.

Definition of axon hillock
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate axon hillock with Google

Translate axon hillock with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine axon hillock

2206 English Practice Tests — Printable, photocopiable.
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC or anywhere.

 mcat study guide  635 mcat flashcards
Definition of directly (adverb)
forms: more directly; most directly; less directly; least directly

taking a straight route without involving another thing or person

Examples
Ductless glands release hormones directly into the blood.

Definition of directly
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate directly with Google

Translate directly with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine directly

Start FREE email English course now!Join more than 100,000 learners!


Definition of enolization (noun)
form: no plural

transformation of a keto to an enol form

Examples
Enolization is the process of interconverting from the keto to the enol tautomer.

Definition of enolization
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate enolization with Google

Translate enolization with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine enolization

Definition of M.I. (abbreviation, acronym)
myocardial infarction

heart attack

Examples
The patient suffered a massive MI and died.

Definition of M.I.
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate M.I. with Google

Translate M.I. with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine m.i.

Join our English Learning Community! — Make new friends today!
  Find penpals and make new friends today!

Definition of ferromagnetic (adjective)
characteristic of substances exhibiting extremely high magnetic permeability, a characteristic saturation point, and magnetic hysteresis

Examples
In ferromagnetic material the single atom has a net magnetic field.

Definition of ferromagnetic
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate ferromagnetic with Google

Translate ferromagnetic with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine ferromagnetic

Start improving your listening skills today!  — Take these listening exercises now.

Definition of mediastinum (noun)
form plural: mediastina

space between the sternum and the spinal column

Examples
The heart, thymus, trachea, bronchi, esophagus, lymph nodes and aorta lie in the mediastinum.

Definition of mediastinum
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate mediastinum with Google

Translate mediastinum with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine mediastinum

Definition of gas tests (noun)
form: only plural

used to identify gases during analysis

Examples
A gas test for ammonia is that it turns red litmus blue.

Definition of gas tests
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate gas tests with Google

Translate gas tests with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine gas tests

Definition of actin (noun)
form: no plural

protein component of muscle fibers

Examples
Actin and myosin are both needed to make a muscle bundle contract.

Definition of actin
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate actin with Google

Translate actin with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine actin

Definition of lymph node (noun)
form plural: lymph nodes

collection of white cells that act as filters to invading organisms and abnormal cells

Examples
Lymph nodes are found all over the body, for example, in the groin, armpit, mesentery, mediastinum and neck.

Definition of lymph node
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate lymph node with Google

Translate lymph node with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine lymph node

Definition of gonadotrophin (noun)
form plural: gonadotrophins

hormone made in and released from the pituitary gland that act on the gonads (sex organs)

Examples
FSH is an example of a gonadotrophin.

Definition of gonadotrophin
Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com · Answers.com

WordNet Vocabulary Helper · Encarta Dictionary · Medterms.com · Newcastle University

Translate gonadotrophin with Google

Translate gonadotrophin with Ectaco 

Go to Questiondefine gonadotrophin

Back to top


I want to prepare for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) to reach a high score. At English-test.net I can take free interactive questions to increase my MCAT vocabulary and learn the MCAT words. In addition I can speak to other people who are preparing for the MCAT to share experiences on the MCAT forum.

Links to MCAT prep resources:

mcat-secrets.com — How to Ace the Medical College Admission Test, using my easy step-by-step MCAT test prep study guide, without weeks and months of endless studying. You get at least 10 times your money's worth! — Are you interested in the only MCAT study guide and online course written by ACTUAL MCAT test experts, who ACTUALLY scored HIGHER than the 99th percentile on the MCAT? Our original research into the MCAT reveals specific weaknesses never before discovered that you can exploit to increase your MCAT test score more than you've ever imagined. Our MCAT Secrets is available as an instantly downloadable ebook from this site. It doesn't require any special software- if you can read this web page, and have access to a computer, you have all you need to start using and applying MCAT Secrets in just five minutes. You don't have to wait for anything to come in the mail. Download MCAT Secrets to your computer immediately!

Preparation book: The Text & concordances of Escorial Manuscript M.I.28

flashcardsecrets.com/mcat — Who Else Wants to Use my Proven Flashcard System to Blow the Lid Off the MCAT Exam? You can succeed on the MCAT by preparing in depth for the different question types and being able to take difficult questions and break them down into easier parts that you can quickly solve. Repetition and thorough preparation is a process that rewards those willing to work hard, which means that passing the MCAT is within the reach of virtually anyone willing to invest the time in learning how to handle any question they might face on test day. Our MCAT Flashcards are written in an easy to understand, straightforward style — we don't include any more technical jargon than what you need to pass the test. The MCAT Flashcard Secrets system is only available at this web page. Don't decide now if these flashcards are for you. Just get them and try them out.

MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges. English-test.net materials do not contain actual MCAT items and are neither endorsed by nor affiliated in any way with AAMC.

 


To link to English-Test.net from your website, simply cut and paste the following code to your web page.
It will appear on your page as:
MCAT Vocab -- MCAT Vocabulary -- 246 MCAT Word Lists Online

    disclaimer © 2003—2012 english-test.net