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• any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
Example sentence • Fish is a great source of protein .
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• any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
Example sentence • A high level of fetoprotein in the blood can indicate a neural tube defect.
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• a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
Example sentence • The function of glycoproteins is to facilitate cell adhesion.
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• a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
Example sentence • Collagen is a common type of scleroprotein found in connective tissues.
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• Any of a group of enzymes, containing flavin, that act as dehydrogenases
Example sentence • One example of a flavoprotein is flavodoxin, which is involved in electron transfer reactions in bacteria.
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Example sentence • The mucoprotein found in mucus helps to trap pathogens and protect the respiratory system.
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Example sentence • The nonprotein component of an enzyme is often called a cofactor.
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• any of several substances found in the nuclei of all living cells; consists of a protein bound to a nucleic acid
Example sentence • The viral nucleoprotein plays a critical role in viral replication and assembly.
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• an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
Example sentence • Eating foods high in carotene can help promote healthy skin and eyes.
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• the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis
Example sentence • In diplotene , the synaptonemal complex begins to dissolve.
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Example sentence • The main apoprotein associated with high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is called apolipoprotein A-I.
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Example sentence • The glucoprotein antibodies are important for immune response.
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Example sentence • The lactoprotein in milk helps to build and repair body tissues.
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• a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis
Example sentence • The blood test showed high levels of beta-lipoprotein .
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• any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
Example sentence • A blood test is used to measure foetoprotein levels.
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• a protein that contains iodine
Example sentence • The presence of iodoprotein in the body is necessary for proper thyroid function.
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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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• an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
Example sentence • Carrots are rich in beta-carotene , which is converted into vitamin A in the body.
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Example sentence • The artist applied barbotine to add texture to the clay vase.
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Example sentence • She wore a stylish pair of bottines to the party.
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Example sentence • The extraction process is used to isolate narcotine from opium.
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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.
7 2 Example sentence • She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress.
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• free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
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• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
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• completely; used as intensifiers
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• free of restrictions or qualifications
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• make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
Example sentence • I just got a clean bill of health from the doctor.
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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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• the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
verb
• promote to a queen, as of a pawn in chess
Example sentence • The queen waved to the cheering crowd.
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• the place where some action occurs
Example sentence • The crime scene was full of evidence.
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• an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly)
Example sentence • The level of alpha fetoprotein in the blood can indicate certain types of cancer.
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• a byproduct of inflammation; a globulin that is found in the blood in some cases of acute inflammation
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• a protein complex combining amino acids with other substances
Example sentence • Many enzymes in the human body are compound proteins.
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• a protein complex combining amino acids with other substances
Example sentence • Hemoglobin is a well-known conjugated protein in the human body.
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• a protein that contains iodine
Example sentence • An iodinated protein is commonly used in medical imaging procedures.
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• antiseptic consisting of a compound of protein and silver (trade name Argyrol)
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a topical ointment containing mild silver protein .
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• any of the proteins in blood plasma
Example sentence • Albumin is a common plasma protein found in blood.
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• a protein derived from recombinant DNA
Example sentence • The recombinant protein was purified using affinity chromatography.
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• a colloid preparation of protein (albumin or gelatin) and silver oxide; used in aqueous solution as an antibacterial agent
Example sentence • I bought a silver protein solution to use as a disinfectant for my wounds.
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• a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
Example sentence • Fibrous proteins are a type of simple protein that provide structural support.
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• a bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa
Example sentence • Foods rich in arginine include nuts, seeds, and meat.
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• genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean
Example sentence • Our body can synthesize glycine by itself.
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• a purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with cytosine
Example sentence • The guanine molecule pairs with cytosine in DNA.
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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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• an amino acid found in most proteins; a precursor of several hormones
Example sentence • Ingesting tyrosine -rich foods like poultry, fish, and dairy products can increase the availability of tyrosine in the body.
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• any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
verb
• hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball
Example sentence • He planted a bean in the garden.
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• a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
Example sentence • I forgot my water bottle at home, so I had to buy a bottle of water at the canteen .
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• an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
Example sentence • The dean of the college welcomed the new students.
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• the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
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• being one more than seventeen
Example sentence • I have been studying for eighteen hours straight.
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