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Example sentence • Supplementing with pyridoxins can help alleviate symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency.
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• an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin
Example sentence • The doctor injected the antitoxin into the patient to neutralize the venom.
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• digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a daily dose of digoxin to the patient.
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• any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides
Example sentence • Exposure to dioxin can result in serious health effects, including cancer and reproductive disorders.
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• any toxin that affects neural tissues
Example sentence • The venom of snakes contains potent neurotoxins.
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• a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
Example sentence • The presence of saxitoxin in shellfish can lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning.
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• a powerful neurotoxin found in the ovaries of pufferfish
Example sentence • The accumulation of tetrodotoxin in the pufferfish makes it highly poisonous.
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• any substance that has a toxic effect on cells
Example sentence • The cytotoxin killed the cancer cells in the laboratory experiment.
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• digitalis preparation used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia
Example sentence • Doctors may prescribe digitoxin to patients with certain heart conditions.
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• a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die
Example sentence • The release of endotoxins can cause a strong immune response in the body.
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• a toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium
Example sentence • The exotoxin secreted by the bacteria caused severe illness.
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• a toxin produced by a fungus
Example sentence • Exposure to mycotoxins can lead to respiratory problems in humans.
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• a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch
Example sentence • Some studies suggest that pyridoxine may reduce the frequency of seizures in certain individuals.
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• any of a group of crystalline silicate mineral common in igneous and metamorphic rocks
Example sentence • The pyroxene crystals in this rock are well-preserved.
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• hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells
Example sentence • Abnormal levels of thyroxin can lead to thyroid disorders.
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• the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
Example sentence • The tolling of the tocsin echoed across the village, warning of an impending attack.
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• Any substance that is toxic to the organism in which it is generated
Example sentence • Excessive autotoxin release can lead to damage or death of the organism's own cells.
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• Any toxin produced by a living organism
Example sentence • The scientist discovered a new species of fish that produces a powerful biotoxin .
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Example sentence • Scientists have discovered a new variant of ferredoxin in deep-sea bacteria.
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• A poisonous material, extracted from the seeds of the Anamirta cocculus, used as a stimulant; it is a complex of two alkaloids - picrotoxinin and picrotin
Example sentence • The pharmacological effects of picrotoxin include convulsions and the inhibition of GABA receptors.
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed pyridoxin to treat my vitamin B6 deficiency.
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• a cytotoxin specific for the cells of the intestinal mucosa
Example sentence • Food poisoning can be caused by the presence of enterotoxin in contaminated food.
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• a state in midwestern United States, with capital Indianapolis
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• to or toward the inside of
Example sentence • She is sitting in the car.
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• any toxin that affects the kidneys
Example sentence • The nephrotoxin caused severe damage to the patient's kidneys.
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Example sentence • Ingesting even small amounts of andromedotoxin can be extremely harmful to humans.
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Example sentence • The bacteriotoxin released by the bacteria caused the infection.
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Example sentence • The immunotoxin was able to selectively kill cancer cells.
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Example sentence • The scientists tested the efficacy of the neotoxin on cancer cells.
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• Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
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• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • I will begin my homework after dinner.
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• an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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• be the captain of a sports team
Example sentence • The captain of the soccer team is injured.
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• having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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• definite but not specified or identified
Example sentence • I am certain that I will pass the exam.
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• the flesh of a chicken used for food
Example sentence • I had chicken for dinner last night.
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• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
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• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Example sentence • The car's engine started smoking.
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• of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
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• not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
Example sentence • He was fascinated by foreign cultures and customs.
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• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
Example sentence • Just imagine how different the world could be.
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• any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
Example sentence • The purple martin is a type of swallow bird.
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• the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
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• treat medicinally, treat with medicine
Example sentence • I forgot to take my medicine this morning.
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• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Example sentence • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
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• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
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• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Example sentence • She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
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• a victory (as in a race or other competition)
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• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • The library is within walking distance.
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• an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Example sentence • She is one of the most influential women in the industry.
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• a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Example sentence • She felt a rush of adrenaline as she bungee jumped off the bridge.
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• the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
Example sentence • I have a headache, can you give me an aspirin ?
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• (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
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• a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats
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• a container; usually has a lid
Example sentence • I threw the empty can in the recycling bin .
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• small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
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• confine to a small space, such as a cabin
Example sentence • We stayed in a cozy log cabin during our vacation.
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• box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
Example sentence • The family gathered around the coffin at the funeral.
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