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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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• a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins
Example sentence • Some kitchen countertops are made from melamine .
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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 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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• (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 climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea
Example sentence • The jessamine plant is known for its fragrant white flowers.
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• A tree, mentioned in Luke's Gospel, and thought to be the black mulberry.
Example sentence • The sycamine tree is native to the Middle East.
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• a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
Example sentence • A thiamine deficiency can lead to several health issues.
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• any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
Example sentence • I take a multivitamin every morning to ensure I get all the necessary vitamins.
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• antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
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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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• an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing
Example sentence • The theremin was invented in the early 20th century.
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• a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth
Example sentence • Foods rich in thiamin include whole grains, legumes, and pork.
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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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• (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA
Example sentence • The structure of adenine includes a purine ring.
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• first or lowest balcony
Example sentence • The mezzanine level of the theater offers a great view of the stage.
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• a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia
Example sentence • A deficiency in cobalamin can lead to a condition called pernicious anemia.
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• a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.
Example sentence • She used etamin fabric to sew a beautiful tablecloth.
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• the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water
Example sentence • Some individuals may have an allergy to ovalbumin .
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• vitamin precursor; a substance that is converted into a vitamin in animal tissues
Example sentence • Carrots contain a high amount of provitamin A.
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Example sentence • The diamin compound is commonly used as a stabilizer in the manufacturing process.
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Example sentence • Some examples of prolamins include gliadin in wheat and hordein in barley.
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Example sentence • The function of protamin is to neutralize the negative charge of DNA in sperm cells.
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Example sentence • The researchers stained the cells with rhodamin to visualize their structure.
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• an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide
Example sentence • Smoking cigarettes introduces nicotine into the bloodstream.
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Example sentence • Taking large doses of certain medicines can act as an antivitamin .
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Example sentence • I take a megavitamin every morning to boost my immune system.
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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 nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
Example sentence • The chemical symbol for bromine is Br.
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• the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons
Example sentence • The effects of mescaline can include hallucinations, altered perception of time, and synesthesia.
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