Web English-test.net
 

PCAT Word List # PCAT/W77

pcat preparation | add bookmark | print this page
prev pcat wordlist | pcat wordlist | next pcat wordlist
 
  Word Descriptions maintain an erection, shoulder, monoxide, Down's Syndrome, allosteric site, triacylglycerol, undergo, autotrophic, external nares, abdomen


   
Description of maintain an erection (phrase)
to keep the penis rigid and upright

Samples of maintain an erection
Erectile dysfunction also known as impotence is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection stiff enough during sexual relations or any other chosen sexual activity.



   
Description of shoulder (noun: plural: shoulders)
the joint where the top of the arm joins the trunk

Samples of shoulder
She was complaining of pain in her shoulder.



   
Description of monoxide (noun: plural: monoxides)
compound containing 2 elements one of which is a single oxygen

Samples of monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas.



   
Description of Down's Syndrome (noun: no plural)
inherited disease due to an extra chromosome 21; also known as 'trisomy 21'

Samples of Down's Syndrome
People with Down's Syndrome have an increased risk of thyroid disease.



   
Description of allosteric site (noun: plural: allosteric sites)
region on a catalytic protein away from the main active region

Samples of allosteric site
The allosteric site is often found where the polypeptide chains join up.



   
Description of triacylglycerol (noun: plural: triacylglycerols)
three fatty acids joined to a molecule

Samples of triacylglycerol
A triacylgycerol is also known as a triglyceride.



   
Description of undergo (verb: undergone; underwent; undergoing)
to experience; to receive; to endure

Samples of undergo
Humans undergo major changes during development.



   
Description of autotrophic (adjective)
related to organisms converting sunlight into energy

Samples of autotrophic
Autotrophic organisms are plants that don't need an exogenous supply of organic nutrition.
Autotrophic organisms make their food from inorganic compounds, e.g. nitrogen.



   
Description of external nares (noun: only plural)
nostrils

Samples of external nares
Air arrives in the respiratory tract through the external nares.



   
Description of abdomen (noun: plural: abdomens)
the part of your body containing the digestive organs

Samples of abdomen
The thorax is separated from the abdomen by the diaphragm.



  Determinations of the words maintain an erection, shoulder, monoxide, Down's Syndrome, allosteric site, triacylglycerol, undergo, autotrophic, external nares, abdomen

  Preparation book: The Shoulder Joint: Bailliere's

file's URL: http://www.english-test.net./pcat/vocabulary/words/077/pcat-descriptions.php
PCAT test: http://www.english-test.net./pcat/vocabulary/words/077/pcat-test.php
PCAT word lists: http://www.english-test.net./pcat/vocabulary/words/077/pcat-definitions.php
PCAT prep forum: http://www.english-test.net/forum/forum18.html
PCAT preparation: http://english-test/pcat/index.html © 2003—2009 www.english-test.net
 

The Rolling Stones audiobook download The Rolling Stones audiobook download — It doesn't seem likely for twins to have the same middle name. Even so, it's clear that Castor and Pollux Stone both...

More links from English-test.net: Meaning of weigh, Difference between 'hike' and 'take long walks', Who you talk with when you are sad or need some advice? Friend or family member?, "she is foreigner" vs "she is a foreigner", when or while?, Idiom: "blowing his own trumpet", What would be a figurative equivalent of a municipality?, Quote: "A saving grace of the adult condition is the capacity...", How do you describe a great English teacher?, usage of "make great time", English phonetics training: Synonyms for fit and adapt, Pimsleur language tapes: Pimsleur French Travelers, English grammar quiz: Expressions with cold, Trouble audio books, CDs, tapes, cassettes used and new, audio download

     PCAT verbal preparation: Vocabulary Test: List of s Nouns Verbs Adjectives         PCAT preparation test: Free online word games: Noun Verb Adjective Game         PCAT Sample Test: (printable version)         Definition of maintain an erection, shoulder, monoxide, Down's Syndrome, allosteric site, triacylglycerol, undergo