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n. fiber
(a) either of the ends of an object that is able to attract iron or steel
(b) indigestible cellulose in our food; roughage
(c) a series of fluids or drugs that are run into a vein over a set amount of time
(d) body's response to injury causing the symptoms of redness; soreness; heat; swelling and loss of function
 
n. itraconazole
(a) capability to carry out intercourse
(b) generic name for an oral antifungal drug that is used to treat fungal nail disease; brand name: Sporanox
(c) an often fatal; contagious illness which has almost been eradicated through vaccination
(d) this is made when the hydroxyl group of a carboxylic acid is replaced by a chlorine atom
 
n. aerosol
(a) one of 12 pairs of long, thin bones that curve from the spine to join the sternum in front
(b) describes a process where two molecules are linked causing another molecule to removed (such as water)
(c) a nutrient found throughout plant and animal species
(d) very fine particles that are suspended in a gas
 
n. procedure
(a) a solution of urea and salts in water that is formed by the kidneys
(b) a method to follow; a course of action
(c) the external membrane of an embryo
(d) a heat-resistant; white powder with the chemical symbol MgO
 
n. transfer RNA
(a) part of the small intestine
(b) part of the vitamin B complex
(c) the joint connecting the hand to the arm
(d) agent that delivers the amino acids required for protein synthesis to the ribosomes

 

adj. salty
(a) piquant
(b) toxic
(c) having the same composition as the body fluids; having equal tension
(d) serious; harsh
 
v. seek advice
(a) to hinder; to stop
(b) to consult with; to try an obtain information on how to solve a problem
(c) to lose water from; to remove water from something
(d) to inoculate; to vaccinate
 
adj. hydrophilic
(a) not flexible; rigid
(b) related to someone who has lost a loved one through death
(c) having an affinity with water; readily absorbing water
(d) of the brain; concerning the brain
 
n. myopic
(a) part of an enzyme where a substrate is accepted and is responsible for its catalytic activity
(b) group of symptoms and signs due to reduced food intake e.g., carbohydrates, fats, protein
(c) someone who suffers from shortsightedness
(d) the last part of the large intestine from the sigmoid colon to the anal canal
 
adj. turgid
(a) swollen and engorged
(b) relating to the female reproductive organs
(c) having a fairly constant body temperature
(d) weary; lacking energy

n. fiber (b) indigestible cellulose in our food; roughage
n. itraconazole (b) generic name for an oral antifungal drug that is used to treat fungal nail disease; brand name: Sporanox
n. aerosol (d) very fine particles that are suspended in a gas
n. procedure (b) a method to follow; a course of action
n. transfer RNA (d) agent that delivers the amino acids required for protein synthesis to the ribosomes
adj. salty (a) piquant
v. seek advice (b) to consult with; to try an obtain information on how to solve a problem
adj. hydrophilic (c) having an affinity with water; readily absorbing water
n. myopic (c) someone who suffers from shortsightedness
adj. turgid (a) swollen and engorged

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