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Explanation of sildenafil (noun)
form: no plural

the generic name for Viagra; a drug that cures impotence

Sample of sildenafil
The chemical sildenafil citrate is the active ingredient in Viagra.



   
Explanation of epilepsy (noun)
form: no plural

illness where the patient has fits

Sample of epilepsy
Epilepsy may occur after brain damage.
Complex partial seizures are a common type of epilepsy, constituting about 60% of all cases when seizures that become secondarily generalised are included.



   
Explanation of iodide (noun)
form plural: iodides

binary compound; salt or ester of hydriodic acid

Sample of iodide
Potassium iodide is used to test for oxides.



   
Explanation of respiratory (adjective)
relating to the breathing

Sample of respiratory
He had a respiratory arrest and died.
Smoking crack during pregnancy can cause low birth-weight, respiratory problems and premature labour.



   
Explanation of barium (noun)
form: no plural

metallic element found only as compounds

Sample of barium
Barium is soft, white and is used to view the alimentary system in X-rays.



   
Explanation of s-block element (noun)
form plural: s-block elements

members in groups 1 and 11 of the periodic table

Sample of s-block element
The S-block elements are reactive metals.



   
Explanation of relate to (verb)
forms: related to; related to; relating to

to do with; to be concerned with

Sample of relate to
The degree of health risks relates to some extent to the level of intake; the drugs may affect the foetus directly, or create conditions in which complications are more likely to develop, for example by lowering the birth weight, or affecting the enzymes.



   
Explanation of acid chloride (noun)
form plural: acid chlorides

this is made when the hydroxyl group of an organic compound with the formula RCOCl is replaced by a chlorine atom

Sample of acid chloride
Acid chlorides are highly reactive.



   
Explanation of glycolipids (noun)
form plural: glycolipids

proteins joined with carbohydrates that are found on the surface of cells

Sample of glycolipids
Glycolipids play a role in cell-to-cell interaction.



   
Explanation of atrium (noun)
form plural: atriums

chamber of the heart

Sample of atrium
The right atrium receives venous blood from the vena cavae.



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