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Explanation of levitra (noun)
form: no plural

a prescription drug used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction; generic name: vardenafil

Sample of levitra
Levitra is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat sexual function problems such as impotence or erectile dysfunction.



   
Explanation of filter (noun)
form plural: filters

device with small holes that separates a solid from a liquid

Sample of filter
Coffee filters separate out the solid coffee granules (solute) from the coffee solution.



   
Explanation of isobaric (adjective)
referring to equal weights or pressure

Sample of isobaric
In an isobaric process the pressure of the system stays constant.



   
Explanation of peri- (preffix)
around

Sample of peri-
The cell perimeter is the area around the cell.



   
Explanation of kinetic energy (noun)
form plural: kinetic energies

power of movement

Sample of kinetic energy
Kinetic energy is needed for a person to run or move.



   
Explanation of tricuspid valve (noun)
form plural: tricuspid valves

membranous flap that controls blood flow between the right atrum and the right ventricle

Sample of tricuspid valve
The tricuspid valve has three flaps.



   
Explanation of amphipathic (adjective)
forms: more amphipathic; most amphipathic; the most amphipathic

having both hydrophobic (water-hating) and hydrophilic (water-loving) regions

Sample of amphipathic
Lipids that form membranes often have amphipathic qualities.



   
Explanation of refraction (noun)
form plural: refractions

the bending of a waveform as it passes to a medium of different density

Sample of refraction
Refraction can occur with light or sound waves.



   
Explanation of bronchioles (noun)
form: only plural

tiny branches of air tubes within the lungs

Sample of bronchioles
Bronchioles are surrounded by clusters of samm air sacs or alveoli.



   
Explanation of insulate (verb)
forms: insulated; insulated; insulating

to prevent or reduce the loss of energy from a surface

Sample of insulate
Skin and adipose tissue insulate the body.



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