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Explanation of tablet (noun)
a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet

Sample of tablet
If a migraine does begin, it can now be relieved in 80% of cases by Imigram, an injectable drug available on prescription only, which should be available in tablet form soon.



   
Explanation of furosemide (noun)
popular diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema; trade name: Lasix

Sample of furosemide
Furosemide is a potent diuretic drug used in both human and veterinary medicine.



   
Explanation of allergen (noun)
form plural: allergens

a substance that causes an allergic reaction

Sample of allergen
Pollen, animal dander and dust mites can all be allergens.



   
Explanation of mammal (noun)
form plural: mammals

warm-blooded vertebrates who have young which feed on milk from their mothers' glands

Sample of mammal
The offspring of mammals are born alive.



   
Explanation of milli- (preffix)
one thousandth part

Sample of milli-
A millimeter is a thousandth part of a meter.



   
Explanation of maximum (noun)
form plural: maximums

the greatest or highest possible

Sample of maximum
Try to get the maximum mark possible in the PCAT!



   
Explanation of intercellular (adjective)
describing the space between

Sample of intercellular
The gap junction is a form of intercellular connection.



   
Explanation of integumentary system (noun)
form plural: integumentary systems

the skin and related structures such as hair and nails

Sample of integumentary system
The integumentary system helps control body temperature and detect sensory stimuli.

Examples of integumentary system
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Explanation of beriberi (noun)
form: no plural

illness due to thiamine deficiency

Sample of beriberi
Beriberi occurs in malnourished people e.g. the starving, very ill or alcoholics.



   
Explanation of biotic (adjective)
living; living organisms

Sample of biotic
An anti-biotic agent kills living organisms.



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