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• a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Example sentence • Some common examples of amines are methylamine and ethylamine.
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Example sentence • Researchers are studying the potential medical applications of cysteamines .
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• any organic compound containing two amino groups
Example sentence • Polymerization of diamines with dicarboxylic acids forms nylon.
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• a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
Example sentence • Increased levels of dopamines can contribute to feelings of happiness and motivation.
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• neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia
Example sentence • In high doses, gallamines can cause respiratory depression.
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Example sentence • The hexamines in this cleaning product help remove tough stains.
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• a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
Example sentence • The doctor administered ketamines to induce anesthesia before surgery.
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• a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)
Example sentence • Imbalances in monoamines are believed to contribute to certain psychiatric disorders.
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• a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
Example sentence • Eating a balanced diet ensures an adequate intake of thiamines .
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Example sentence • Some tryptamines are naturally occurring in plants and animals.
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Example sentence • The effectiveness of arsphenamines in treating syphilis was discovered in the early 1900s.
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• an alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine
Example sentence • My doctor prescribed ergotamines to help with my severe headaches.
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Example sentence • The production of detergents involves the use of ethanolamines .
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• a poisonous crystalline alkaloid (isometric with atropine but more potent); used to treat excess motility of the gastrointestinal tract
Example sentence • The hyoscyamines in nightshade plants are known for their potentially toxic effects.
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• a virility drug (trade name Vasomax) to treat erectile dysfunction in men
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• a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch
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• an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed scopolamines to relieve the patient's nausea.
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Example sentence • Doctors may prescribe dexamphetamines to individuals with narcolepsy to help manage excessive sleepiness.
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed galantamines to improve cognitive function.
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• a yellow crystalline explosive solid that is used in detonators
Example sentence • The production of nitramines involves the reaction of a nitro compound with amines.
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• to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
Example sentence • Money is a means to buy things.
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• an amphibious division of the United States Navy
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• (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
Example sentence • I need to buy a new pair of jeans .
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• a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site
Example sentence • I took antihistamines to relieve my seasonal allergies.
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• have a desire for something or someone who is not present
Example sentence • She pines for her lost love.
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• a borough of New York City, it is the easternmost, largest in area, and second-largest in population of New York City's five boroughs
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Example sentence • Some species of acarines are important pests in agriculture.
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