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Explanation of snore (verb)
forms: snored; snored; snoring

to make a loud nasal sound during sleep which keeps others awake

Sample of snore
Snoring occurs when the airway collapses intermittently.



   
Explanation of hydrochlorothiazide (noun)
diuretic drug to treat hypertension; trade name: Esidrix

Sample of hydrochlorothiazide
In our current study the reduction in microalbuminuria was observed only with enalapril, even though blood pressure was lowered in hydrochlorothiazide treated patients.

Examples of hydrochlorothiazide
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Explanation of resuscitation (noun)
form plural: resuscitations

the act of bringing someone back to life

Sample of resuscitation
Doctors need to be able to carry out basic resuscitation procedures.
Immature babies are even more likely than others to have their umbilical cords clamped and cut immediately after birth to allow resuscitation and transfer to neonatal intensive care.



   
Explanation of female (noun)
form plural: females

a woman

Sample of female
Female sex cells are called ova.



   
Explanation of isoleucine (noun)
form plural: isoleucines

an amino acid

Sample of isoleucine
Isoleucine is an essential amino acid.



   
Explanation of isomerize (verb)
change into another chemical compound

Sample of isomerize
Enzymes catalyze compounds to isomerize to a different form.



   
Explanation of lyse (verb)
forms: lysed; lysed; lysing

to disintegrate; to destroy

Sample of lyse
A cell may lyse if it is placed in a hypotonic solution.



   
Explanation of heterotrophic (adjective)
related to organisms requiring ingested nutrition which they break down to receive energy

Sample of heterotrophic
Heterotrophic organisms process glucose and other organic molecules to release stored energy.



   
Explanation of individual (noun)
form plural: individuals

a single person or entity

Sample of individual
Which individual didn't wash their dishes after supper?



   
Explanation of adenoids (noun)
form: no plural

lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat

Sample of adenoids
If the adenoids become swollen due to infection they may inhibit breathing.



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