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Explanation of erythromycin (noun)
form plural: erythromycins

generic name for an antibiotic that is obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; brand names: Erythrocin, Ethril or Ilosone

Sample of erythromycin
It is noteworthy that some apparently harmless drugs can, under the appropriate circumstances (eg, the combination of terfenadine and erythromycin), create life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, and physicians can unwittingly expose their patients to risk.



   
Explanation of enzyme (noun)
protein that is produced by cells and catalyzes specific biochemical reactions

Sample of enzyme
The activation molecule is an enzyme called "tyrosine kinase" and in both individuals this molecule was not functioning properly because they had inherited a faulty kinase gene.



   
Explanation of prognosis (noun)
form plural: prognoses

a forecast of whether a disease will progress in severity or not

Sample of prognosis
The prognosis is often poor with metastatic cancer.



   
Explanation of tear (noun)
form plural: tears

fluid that is released from the lachrymal gland

Sample of tear
Tears may be triggered by emotion, pain, infection or inflammation.



   
Explanation of sub- (preffix)
under

Sample of sub-
Exposure to sub-zero temperatures can cause hypothermia.



   
Explanation of minimize (verb)
forms: minimized; minimize; minimizing

to reduce as much as possible

Sample of minimize
The amount of caffeine should be reduced gradually, over a period of two to three weeks, to minimize withdrawal reactions.



   
Explanation of peroxisome (noun)
form plural: peroxisomes

a microbody full of enzymes where important break-down processes occur

Sample of peroxisome
Peroxisomes have an important role in detoxification within the liver and the kidney.



   
Explanation of adrenaline (noun)
form: no plural

epinephrine

Sample of adrenaline
The release of adrenaline triggers the "flight or fight" reaction.



   
Explanation of gamete (noun)
form plural: gametes

sex cell

Sample of gamete
The female gamete is called an ovum.



   
Explanation of matter (noun)
form: no plural

something that exists in space as a solid; liquid or gas and has a mass

Sample of matter
Methane is formed when organic matter is decomposed.



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