
Description of lecithin (noun: no plural) phosphatidylcholine; phospholipid formed from phosphatidic acid and choline
Samples of lecithin Lecithin is a structural component found in cell membranes.
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Description of bacillus (noun: plural: bacilli) a genus of rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacteria
Samples of bacillus Salmonella are gram-negative bacilli.
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Description of isosorbide dinitrate (noun: plural: isosorbide dinitrates) generic name for drug which is used pharmacologically as a vasodilator; brand names: Isordil, Sorbitrate
Samples of isosorbide dinitrate Isosorbide dinitrate, an organic nitrate, is a vasodilator with effects on both arteries and veins.
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Description of palate (noun) the roof of the mouth
Samples of palate The palate comprises a hard; bony part and a soft fleshy part.
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Description of promptly (adverb: more promptly; most promptly; less promptly; least promptly) immediately
Samples of promptly I saw a whole host of caterpillar tracks near the entrance of the Channel Tunnel, started to follow one on my hands and knees and got promptly knocked down by a bulldozer.
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Description of secondary lysosome (noun: plural: secondary lysosomes) a cytoplasmic cell organelle that has fused with a vesicle containing matter to be ingested
Samples of secondary lysosome Secondary lysosomes release powerful enzymes.
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Description of peroxisome (noun: plural: peroxisomes) a microbody full of enzymes where important break-down processes occur
Samples of peroxisome Peroxisomes have an important role in detoxification within the liver and the kidney.
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Description of micturition (noun: no plural) passage of urine from the bladder outside of the body
Samples of micturition Problems with micturition occur in men with large prostates.
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Description of cyst (noun: plural: cysts) a membrane lined vesicle or sac
Samples of cyst Cysts can grow on the surface or deep inside anatomical structures.
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Description of stop (verb: stopped; stopped; stopping) to block; to cease
Samples of stop The British Diabetic Association has urged diabetics not to stop taking genetically-engineered "human" insulin.
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