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  Word Descriptions vioxx, vagina, symptom, menstrual cycle, lanthanide series, ureter, tertiary structure, locomotion, child, rectum


   
Description of vioxx (noun: no plural)
brand of analgesic

Samples 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.



   
Description of vagina (noun: plural: vaginas)
the birth canal; extends from the cervix to the vulva

Samples of vagina
The vagina is made of elastic and muscle so it can stretch to allow the baby to be born.



   
Description of symptom (noun: plural: symptoms)
an indication of an illness as noticed by the patient

Samples of symptom
A symptom of diabetes is frequent urination.



   
Description of menstrual cycle (noun: no plural)
monthly cycle in the female reproductive system

Samples of menstrual cycle
The average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days.



   
Description of lanthanide series (noun: only plural)
elements with properties similar to lanthanide

Samples of lanthanide series
In the periodic table the lanthanide series have partly filled f sublevels.



   
Description of ureter (noun: plural: ureters)
tube connecting the kidney to the bladder

Samples of ureter
The ureters are shorter in the female than the male.



   
Description of tertiary structure (noun: plural: tertiary structures)
the overall conformation of each polypeptide chain making up the protein

Samples of tertiary structure
The tertiary structure results from the coiling or folding of the alpha helix or beta pleated sheet into an overall shape e.g. globular shape.



   
Description of locomotion (noun: no plural)
movement

Samples of locomotion
The musculoskeletal system allows locomotion to take place.



   
Description of child (noun: plural: children)
a young boy or girl

Samples of child
A child has a growth spurt around puberty.



   
Description of rectum (noun: plural: recta)
the last part of the large intestine from the sigmoid colon to the anal canal

Samples of rectum
Feces are stored in the rectum.



  Determinations of the words vioxx, vagina, symptom, menstrual cycle, lanthanide series, ureter, tertiary structure, locomotion, child, rectum

  Preparation book: Handbook of Endovaginal Sonography

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