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Description of sildenafil (noun: no plural)
the generic name for Viagra; a drug that cures impotence

Samples of sildenafil
The chemical sildenafil citrate is the active ingredient in Viagra.



   
Description of sexual intercourse (noun: no plural)
copulation

Samples of sexual intercourse
Sexual intercourse may or may not result in reproduction occurring.
Sexual intercourse is defined as the penetration of the penis into the vagina: ejaculation is not required, and the offence is committed as soon as penetration takes place, although it has been held that the offence continues throughout penetration (so that if the woman revokes her consent during intercourse and the man fails to withdraw, he commits rape).

Determination of sexual intercourse
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Description of allergen (noun: plural: allergens)
a substance that causes an allergic reaction

Samples of allergen
Pollen, animal dander and dust mites can all be allergens.



   
Description of saquinavir (noun: no plural)
a weak protease inhibitor that is applied in treating HIV; trade name: Invirase

Samples of saquinavir
Saquinavir is a synthetic, transition state, peptidomimetic analog which inhibits the HIV protease and thereby prevents the maturation and infectivity of the viral particle.



   
Description of levorotatory (adjective)
related to an optically active molecule that rotates the plane of polarized light to the left

Samples of levorotatory
A substance rotating light toward the left is levorotatory.

Determination of levorotatory
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Description of electrolyte (noun: plural: electrolytes)
dissolved salt or ions in the body fluids

Samples of electrolyte
Sodium and potassium are important electrolytes that regulate cellular processes.

Determination of electrolyte
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Description of carrier-mediated active transport (noun)
process in which substances are moved across a cell membrane from a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration

Samples of carrier-mediated active transport
Carrier-mediated active transport requires energy such as ATP.

Determination of carrier-mediated active transport
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Description of sprain (verb: sprained; sprained; spraining)
to overstrain a joint so as to cause ligament injury

Samples of sprain
He tripped and sprained his ankle on the way to work this morning.



   
Description of hematic (adjective)
of blood

Samples of hematic
Hematic cells are also known as blood cells.



   
Description of chorion (noun: plural: chorions)
the external membrane of an embryo

Samples of chorion
The chorion has a role in the development of the placenta in humans.



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