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  Word Explanations magnetic, stomach ulcer, carbon, uterus, arthr-, delavirdine, pleurisy, gland, lacteal, sight


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

able to attract iron or steel

Sample of magnetic
Magnets are surrounded by a magnetic field.



   
Explanation of stomach ulcer (noun)
form plural: stomach ulcers

a small erosion (hole) in the gastrointestinal tract

Sample of stomach ulcer
A stomach ulcer is usually caused by an infection with a bacterium (bug) called H. pylori.



   
Explanation of carbon (noun)
form: no plural

element that makes up most organic molecules and can form 4 bonds with other atoms

Sample of carbon
Carbon has the chemical symbol C and makes up 18% of a human body.



   
Explanation of uterus (noun)
form: no plural

abdominal organ where a baby develops before birth; the womb

Sample of uterus
The uterus sheds its lining every month in the menstrual cycle.



   
Explanation of arthr- (preffix)
joint

Sample of arthr-
Arthritis is inflammation in the joints.



   
Explanation of delavirdine (noun)
form: no plural

generic name for a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is applied to treat AIDS and HIV; trade name: Rescriptor

Sample of delavirdine
Delavirdine was approved by the FDA in 1997 for use in combination with other antiretrovirals in adults with HIV infection.



   
Explanation of pleurisy (noun)
form: no plural

inflammation of a thin serous membrane that covers the lung

Sample of pleurisy
Pleurisy can cause pain on deep breathing or with coughing.



   
Explanation of gland (noun)
form plural: glands

group of cells specialized to produce secretory substances

Sample of gland
There are two types of gland: exocrine or endocrine.



   
Explanation of lacteal (adjective)
related to lymph-carrying vessels

Sample of lacteal
Lacteals lead into the lymphatic system.



   
Explanation of sight (noun)
form: no plural

vision; one of the five senses

Sample of sight
The eyes are the organs of sight.



  Explain the words magnetic, stomach ulcer, carbon, uterus, arthr-, delavirdine, pleurisy, gland, lacteal, sight

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