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  Word Explanations fiber, itraconazole, aerosol, procedure, transfer RNA, salty, seek advice, hydrophilic, myopic, turgid


   
Explanation of fiber (noun)
form plural: fibers

indigestible cellulose in our food; roughage

Sample of fiber
It is vital to eat enough fiber in the diet.



   
Explanation of itraconazole (noun)
form plural: itraconazoles

generic name for an oral antifungal drug that is used to treat fungal nail disease; brand name: Sporanox

Sample of itraconazole
Serum concentrations should also be assayed in all patients receiving vancomycin, flucytosine, or cycloserine; neonates and perhaps those under 4 years old receiving chloramphenicol; those with severe sepsis receiving teicoplanin; and patients receiving prophylactic itraconazole.



   
Explanation of aerosol (noun)
form plural: aerosols

very fine particles that are suspended in a gas

Sample of aerosol
Aerosols are usually stored under pressure in a spray can.



   
Explanation of procedure (noun)
form plural: procedures

a method to follow; a course of action

Sample of procedure
Scientists describe their procedure in the method part of a scientific paper.



   
Explanation of transfer RNA (noun)
form plural: transfer RNAs

agent that delivers the amino acids required for protein synthesis to the ribosomes

Sample of transfer RNA
Transfer RNA attaches the amino acids to the protein chains in the ribosomes.



   
Explanation of salty (adjective)
forms: saltier; saltiest; the saltiest

piquant

Sample of salty
Urine is a salty excretion.



   
Explanation of seek advice (verb)
forms: sought advice; sought advice; seeking advice

to consult with; to try an obtain information on how to solve a problem

Sample of seek advice
The suggestions for when to seek advice in the following sections are only intended to be guidelines to help you decide when you need to call on the expert help of your health care practitioner.



   
Explanation of hydrophilic (adjective)
having an affinity with water; readily absorbing water

Sample of hydrophilic
A phospholipid molecule has a hydrophilic end a hydrophobic end.
Acids are hydrophilic because they are soluble in water.



   
Explanation of myopic (noun)
form plural: myopics

someone who suffers from shortsightedness

Sample of myopic
Myopics may need glasses to correct their sight.



   
Explanation of turgid (adjective)
forms: more turgid; most turgid; less turgid; least turgid

swollen and engorged

Sample of turgid
Plant stems are turgid when they store water.



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