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| Explanation of fluconazole (noun) form plural: fluconazoles drug that treats infections caused by fungi Sample of fluconazole Candida (thrush) occurs inside the mouth and may be treated by drops, lozenges or tablets of anti-fungal drugs, e.g. "Nystatin" or "Fluconazole".
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| Explanation of semi-conductor (noun) form plural: semi-conductors partially able to transmit electricity Sample of semi-conductor Semi-conductors can not conduct electricity as well as metals can.
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| Explanation of isotope (noun) form plural: isotopes atoms of the same element with the same number of protons, different numbers of neutrons and therefore different mass numbers Sample of isotope Elements are usually present naturally as a mixture of isotopes. Carbon 14 is a radioactive isotope of carbon that is absorbed by all living things; the proportion of carbon 14 to other isotopes of carbon remains constant, but when something dies, the carbon 14 in it decays at a known rate, while the other isotopes stay the same.
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| Explanation of glycocalyx (noun) form plural: glycocalyces lipid and protein coat which forms part of the plasma membrane in animal cells Sample of glycocalyx The glycocalyx has a role in intercellular communication. The potential for improving ocular drug delivery by using a "smart" soluble polymer, which can interact with the corneal glycocalyx and prolong drug retention, is considerable.
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| Explanation of alpha helix (noun) form plural: alpha helices secondary structure of a protein where the polypeptide chain has formed spirals Sample of alpha helix The folds in the alpha helix are generally held together by hydrogen bonds.
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| Explanation of frontal (adjective) relating to the forehead Sample of frontal He has a severe frontal headache.
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| Explanation of IVI (abbreviation, acronym) intravenous infusion a series of fluids or drugs that are run into a vein over a set amount of time Sample of IVI Intravenous Infusion (IVIs) are commonly used in hospitals to rehydrate patients.
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| Explanation of shield (verb) forms: shielded; shielded; shielding to block; to protect against Sample of shield Inner electrons shield outer electrons from the full power of the nuclear charge.
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| Explanation of metric (adjective) forms: more metric; most metric; the most metric relating to a measurement system Sample of metric There are two main systems of measurement - the metric and the imperial.
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| Explanation of palate (noun) the roof of the mouth Sample of palate The palate comprises a hard; bony part and a soft fleshy part.
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