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Definition 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

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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.

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Definition of cyclic AMP (noun)
form plural: cyclic AMPs

second messenger molecule where the phosphate group is part of a ring-shaped structure

Examples
Cyclic AMP is a form of adenine monophosphate.
The potent inhibitory action of prostacyclin on platelet aggregation correlates with its ability to stimulate the platelet adenylate cyclase system, thus increasing cyclic AMP levels within the cell.

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Definition of glucose (noun)
form: no plural

a monosaccharide (sugar) with 6 carbons

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Glucose is produced during photosynthesis.

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Definition of messenger RNA (noun)
form plural: messenger RNAs

copies of the gene parts that code for different proteins

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The messenger RNA molecules attach to ribosomes to allow protein synthesis to occur.

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Definition of necrotic (adjective)
dead

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If the blood supply to a limb is cut off the tissue becomes necrotic and gangrene can set in.

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Definition of multiply (verb)
forms: multiplied; multiplied; multiplying

to increase in quantity

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Microorganisms multiply rapidly under certain conditions.

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Definition of substrate (noun)
form plural: substrates

the material on which an enzyme works

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The substrate fits the active site of the enzyme.
Fermentation is regulated by the amount of substrate available and its chemical composition, the substrate specificities and perferences of the bacterial species present and the metabolic pathways through which they metabolise the substrate.

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Definition of microfilaments (noun)
form: only plural

fibers located throughout the cytoplasm of a cell

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Microfilaments are involved in muscle contraction in which they are moved by actin and myosin.

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Definition of discrete (adjective)
forms: more discrete; most discrete; the most discrete

separate; not joined

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A discrete object is one that is detached from the others.

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Definition of internal (adjective)
forms: more internal; most internal; less internal; least internal

inside

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An internal examination may be needed to check a woman's reproductive system.

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