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  Word Descriptions fascicle, hypertensive, arteriosclerosis, proenzyme, absolute scale, vasoconstriction, laryngitis, thorax, fiber, histamine


   
Description of fascicle (noun: plural: fascicles)
bundle of muscle fibers

Samples of fascicle
Fascicles are covered with connective tissue.



   
Description of hypertensive (noun: plural: hypertensives)
person having high blood pressure

Samples of hypertensive
He is a hypertensive and a diabetic.



   
Description of arteriosclerosis (noun: no plural)
a pathology where the inner layer of arterial vessel walls is thickened by atheromatous plaques that narrow the vessel lumen and reduce blood flow

Samples of arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis is a disease of 'Western living'.



   
Description of proenzyme (noun: plural: proenzymes)
the inactive form in which certain enzymes are originally produced and secreted

Samples of proenzyme
Digestive enzymes are often proenzymes.



   
Description of absolute scale (noun: plural: absolute scales)
a scale that measures temperature where absolute zero is the lowest temperature value

Samples of absolute scale
The Kelvin scale is an example of an absolute scale.



   
Description of vasoconstriction (noun: no plural)
the narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels

Samples of vasoconstriction
Nor adrenaline causes vasoconstriction of an artery.



   
Description of laryngitis (noun: no plural)
infection or inflammation of the larynx

Samples of laryngitis
Laryngitis may cause a hoarse voice.



   
Description of thorax (noun: plural: thoraxes)
area that contains the heart and lungs; the chest

Samples of thorax
The diaphragm separates the thorax from the abdomen.



   
Description of fiber (noun: plural: fibers)
indigestible cellulose in our food; roughage

Samples of fiber
It is vital to eat enough fiber in the diet.



   
Description of histamine (noun: no plural)
chemical made from the amino acid histidine that is released in an immune reaction (especially allergic reactions)

Samples of histamine
Histamine causes blood vessel enlargement and smooth muscle contraction.



  Determinations of the words fascicle, hypertensive, arteriosclerosis, proenzyme, absolute scale, vasoconstriction, laryngitis, thorax, fiber, histamine

  Preparation book: Fascicle No: 3: Urinary System: I a R C Scientific Publication

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