5 3 noun n noun
• a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein; used in cosmetics and as a biological stain for studying cell structures
Example sentence • The scientist added eosin to the solution to make it easier to see under the microscope.
7 3 noun n noun
• a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
Example sentence • Leafy green vegetables are rich sources of folacin .
8 3 noun n noun
• soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
Example sentence • She wore a pair of comfortable moccasins while hiking.
6 3 noun n noun
• a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract
Example sentence • Supplements containing niacin are sometimes used to lower cholesterol levels.
12 5 noun n noun
• a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin)
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed indomethacin to treat the patient's arthritis.
8 3 noun n noun
• any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae
Example sentence • The characin fish is a small, brightly colored freshwater fish found in South America.
8 3 noun n noun
• an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate
Example sentence • Vegetarian cheese is made using chymosin obtained from microbial sources.
6 3 noun n noun
• the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin
Example sentence • In skeletal muscle, myosin interacts with actin to generate the force needed for muscle movement.
8 3 noun n noun
• hormone secreted by the thymus; stimulates immunological activity of lymphoid tissue
Example sentence • The levels of thymosin in the blood can vary from person to person.
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Example sentence • Ingesting cycasin can cause severe liver damage.
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Example sentence • The farmer administered tylosin to the sick cattle.
10 5 noun n noun
• a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions
Example sentence • Scientists are studying the structure and function of actomyosin in cell motility.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The bright red color of erythrosin gives an appealing look to various food products.
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• A protein involved in muscle contraction. It is related to myosin and occurs together with troponin in the thin filaments of muscle tissue.
Example sentence • Researchers have discovered a new function of tropomyosin in cellular processes.
11 4 noun n noun
• a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions
Example sentence • Researchers are studying the functions of actomyosins in muscle contraction.
2 1 noun
• a state in midwestern United States, with capital Indianapolis
adverb
• to or toward the inside of
Example sentence • She is sitting in the car.
7 3 noun n noun
• tetracycline antibiotic (trade name Minocin) used to treat a variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections
3 1 noun n Example sentence • His son just turned one year old today.
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• an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints
Example sentence • I was prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat my urinary tract infection.
8 3 noun n noun
• soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
Example sentence • She wore a pair of comfortable mocassins to the beach.
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Example sentence • The scientists studied the structure of leucosin in the lab.
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Example sentence • The spadassin skillfully wielded his sword in the duel.
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Example sentence • Researchers are studying the chemical composition of turacin .
5 2 noun n noun
• a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
Example sentence • She filled the basin with water to wash her face.
5 2 verb, adverb v, adv noun
• 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)
verb
• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example sentence • I will begin my homework after dinner.
6 2 noun n noun
• the child of your aunt or uncle
Example sentence • My cousin and I are the same age.
6 2 noun n noun
• 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.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• an antineoplastic drug (trade name Mithracin) used to treat cancer of the testes
8 3 noun n noun
• antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed prazosin as a treatment for my anxiety disorder.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
Example sentence • I resin the wood to make it waterproof.
10 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
verb
• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
Example sentence • She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.
10 4 noun n noun
• an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections
6 3 noun
• a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis
3 1 verb v noun
• a victory (as in a race or other competition)
verb
• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
6 2 adverb adv Example sentence • The library is within walking distance.
9 4 noun n noun
• a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
Example sentence • Low levels of serotonin can lead to feelings of depression.
6 2 noun n noun
• a rational motive for a belief or action
verb
• decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
Example sentence • There is no reason to be upset about minor setbacks.
8 3 noun n noun
• a substituted tryptamine alkaloid and a serotonergic psychedelic substance, present in most psychedelic mushrooms together with its phosphorylated counterpart psilocybin.
Example sentence • Psilocybin and psilocyn are psychoactive compounds found in certain species of mushrooms.
7 3 noun n noun
• 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 ?
8 3 noun n noun
• (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats
3 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a container; usually has a lid
Example sentence • I threw the empty can in the recycling bin .
5 2 noun n noun
• small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
verb
• confine to a small space, such as a cabin
Example sentence • We stayed in a cozy log cabin during our vacation.
6 2 noun n noun
• box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
Example sentence • The family gathered around the coffin at the funeral.
7 2 noun n noun
• large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
Example sentence • The dolphin gracefully leaped out of the water.
3 1 noun n noun
• the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
verb
• equip (a car) with fins
Example sentence • The shark's fin sliced through the water as it swam gracefully.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth
3 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
verb
• separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin
Example sentence • She ordered a gin and tonic at the bar.
7 2 noun n noun
• winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
Example sentence • The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
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