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Description of antibody (noun: plural: antibodies)
protein made by white blood cells, in response to a particular antigen attack, in order to make the antigen harmless

Samples of antibody
Antibody reaction is the basis of immunity, allergy, tissue and organ rejection.



   
Description of hydrochlorothiazide (noun)
diuretic drug to treat hypertension; trade name: Esidrix

Samples of hydrochlorothiazide
In our current study the reduction in microalbuminuria was observed only with enalapril, even though blood pressure was lowered in hydrochlorothiazide treated patients.

Determination of hydrochlorothiazide
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Description of thymus (noun: no plural)
organ in the thorax involved in T-cell immune function

Samples of thymus
The thymus decreases in size over time.
The thymus is believed to play a central role in the induction of autoimmunity in MG, and thymectomy generally leads to clinical improvement.



   
Description of retrovirus (noun: plural: retroviruses)
a pathogenic agent containing RNA, which can convert to DNA inside a cell

Samples of retrovirus
HIV is a retrovirus.



   
Description of brow (noun: plural: brows)
the pat of the face above the eyes

Samples of brow
The brow is also called the forehead.



   
Description of dangerous (adjective: dangerous; more dangerous; most dangerous; less dangerous; least dangerous)
unsafe; risky

Samples of dangerous
It is not an isolated case and the ministry has ordered an investigation into other major industrial sites, conceding that there could be 3,300 where contamination has reached dangerous levels.



   
Description of smelly (adjective: smellier; smelliest; the smelliest)
having an unpleasant or strong odor

Samples of smelly
An infected wound may be smelly.



   
Description of deoxygenated blood (noun: no plural)
a bodily fluid that returns from the tissues and organs to the heart via a set of vessels, called veins

Samples of deoxygenated blood
Veins carry deoxygenated blood.

Determination of deoxygenated blood
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Description of endothelium (noun: plural: endothelia)
tissue composed of flat cells connected by a thin membrane

Samples of endothelium
Endothelial tissue lines the lumen of blood and lymphatic vessels.

Determination of endothelium
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Description of breath (noun: plural: breaths)
air going into and out of your nose and mouth

Samples of breath
A symptom people complain of is feeling 'out of breath' or 'short of breath'.



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