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• a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Example sentence • She added an amine to the reaction mixture to act as a catalyst.
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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 • Certain activities, such as eating chocolate or exercising, can increase dopamine levels.
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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 ketamine to the patient before surgery.
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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 an antihistamine to reduce my allergy symptoms.
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• antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed diphenhydramine to help with my insomnia.
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• amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions
Example sentence • An increase in histamine levels can lead to symptoms such as itching, redness, and swelling.
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• a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins
Example sentence • Some kitchen countertops are made from melamine .
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• a virility drug (trade name Vasomax) to treat erectile dysfunction in men
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed phentolamine to improve blood flow to the heart.
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Example sentence • The production of methylamine involves the reaction of methanol with ammonia.
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• any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
Example sentence • Epinephrine is a type of catecholamine that is released in response to stress.
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• any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds
Example sentence • Exposure to high levels of chloramine in swimming pools can cause respiratory irritation.
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• a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.
Example sentence • She used etamine fabric to make a beautiful dress.
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• neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia
Example sentence • The doctor administered gallamine to relax the patient's muscles during surgery.
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• an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
Example sentence • Many people take glucosamine supplements to help manage joint pain and inflammation.
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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 doctor prescribed hyoscyamine to help relieve the patient's symptoms.
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• a simple protein found in fish sperm; rich in arginine; simpler in composition than globulin or albumin; counteracts the anticoagulant effect of heparin
Example sentence • The doctor administered protamine to reverse the effects of heparin.
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• a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch
Example sentence • Supplementing with pyridoxamine can help treat certain types of diabetes.
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Example sentence • A deficiency in cyanocobalamine can lead to megaloblastic anemia.
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Example sentence • In the laboratory, cyclohexylamine is often used as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
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Example sentence • Research suggests that ethanolamine can be used as an anti-inflammatory agent.
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Example sentence • The hexamine tablet can be ignited to provide heat.
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• A heterocyclic amine found in both plant and animal tissue, where it is an intermediate in several metabolic schemes.
Example sentence • Some people use tryptamine as a recreational drug due to its hallucinogenic properties.
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• a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)
Example sentence • Deficiency in monoamine levels has been linked to certain psychiatric disorders.
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• a complex inorganic compound that contains ammonia molecules
Example sentence • The ammine ligand is formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms in ammonia with a metal atom or ion.
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed cysteamine to manage the symptoms of cystinosis.
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• antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
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• a yellow crystalline explosive solid that is used in detonators
Example sentence • Researchers are studying the properties of nitramine as a potential fuel additive.
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• oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
Example sentence • Researchers are investigating the potential uses of phenylamine as an antioxidant.
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Example sentence • Some patients may experience improved concentration and focus when taking dexamphetamine .
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Example sentence • She was prescribed a fluvoxamine antidepressant.
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed galantamine to improve memory and cognitive functions.
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Example sentence • Doctors often prescribe neoarsphenamine to patients with advanced stages of syphilis.
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• a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States
Example sentence • The use of methylenedioxymethamphetamine can lead to increased energy and euphoria.
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• an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed phenylpropanolamine to treat my nasal congestion.
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• a compound used primarily in veterinary medicine to rid farm animals of internal parasites
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed dihydroergotamine to manage her severe headaches.
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Example sentence • Exposure to dimethylnitrosamine has been linked to liver damage in laboratory animals.
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Example sentence • Many people believe that dimethyltryptamine can induce spiritual experiences.
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Example sentence • The neurochemical hydroxytryptamine regulates sleep and wakefulness.
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• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
Example sentence • I need to repair my washing machine .
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• an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
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• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
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• mean or intend to express or convey
Example sentence • What is the mean of these numbers?
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• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
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• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I have been waiting for you all day.
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• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
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• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Example sentence • I have seen that movie before.
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• of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles
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• money extracted as a penalty
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• an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
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• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
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• record a fine as a penalty in a police record
Example sentence • He had to pay a $100 fine for speeding.
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• a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Example sentence • Long-term use of amphetamines can lead to dependence and addiction.
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• an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
Example sentence • The illegal production and distribution of methamphetamine is a significant problem in many countries.
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