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Description of carbohydrate (noun: plural: carbohydrates)
compound made from plants containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

Samples of carbohydrate
Carbohydrates such as starch, are an important source of energy.

Determination of carbohydrate
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Description of fructose (noun: plural: fructoses)
a type of sugar

Samples of fructose
Fructose is a sugar found in fruits.



   
Description of thiamine (noun: no plural)
vitamin B1

Samples of thiamine
Thiamine deficiency is common in alcoholics.



   
Description of actin (noun: no plural)
protein component of muscle fibers

Samples of actin
Actin and myosin are both needed to make a muscle bundle contract.



   
Description of intravenous (adjective)
into a blood vessel

Samples of intravenous
An intravenous line is a tube that is placed inside the vein into which drugs and fluids are given.

Determination of intravenous
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Description of microphage (noun: plural: microphages)
small phagocyte white blood cell

Samples of microphage
Microphages are developed from monocytes.



   
Description of take this drug by mouth (phrase)
use this medicine orally

Samples of take this drug by mouth
To treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis you can take the drug Prednisone by mouth every day.

Determination of take this drug by mouth
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Description of gastroenteritis (noun: no plural)
infection of the gut causing diarrhea and vomiting

Samples of gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis may cause dehydration.

Determination of gastroenteritis
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Description of diarrhea (noun: no plural)
frequent and excessive bowel motions; malfunction of the bowel

Samples of diarrhea
Diarrhea is a symptom of gastroenteritis.



   
Description of spread (verb: spread; spread; spreading)
to move outwards to cover a larger area

Samples of spread
Infections may spread if the host's immune system is weak.



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