
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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