MCAT MCAT Meaning by word 009

pain in the head area

trace element with the chemical symbol I

electrons in the outer shell

enzymatic reations in aerobic organisms involving oxidation of acetyl units and production of high-energy phosphate compounds leading to the main source of cellular energy

opening in the face that is the beginning of the alimentary system; oral cavity

the iron containing proteins which are part of the electron transport chain

high blood pressure

a nutrient found throughout plant and animal species

the external folds of tissue that surround the vagina

an injury where tissue is damaged as a result of trauma

covalent bond where one electron pair is shared between two atoms

the branch of surgery that deals with joint; bone or muscle problems (the musculoskeletal system)

abbr. heart attack

abbr. measure of an individual's intelligence

abbr. professional degree of medicine

group of cells specialized to produce secretory substances

used to identify gases during analysis

a long tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone

gases such as carbon dioxide and methane that absorb infrared radiation which warms the atmosphere

reflex triggered by a throat irritation where the glottis opens suddenly and air is expelled

technique of using radioactive molecules to identify cell structures and biochemical activity producing an image or photographic film

arousing swellings

related to a nonprotein group of a conjugated protein

relating to the body

to make something easier to do

to adjust a chemical equation so that the number of atoms and charge match on each side

to let go

to make; to trigger; to produce

to help facilitate or accelerate a process through action

to break down; to decay