MCAT MCAT Meaning by word 027

a surgical operation where the womb is removed

a coordinated group of tissues and organs

a pathology where the inner layer of arterial vessel walls is thickened by atheromatous plaques that narrow the vessel lumen and reduce blood flow

inability to sleep

temporary connection of two cells to transfer parts or all of the genome to the other cell

A, AB, O, B are the four antigen groups found on red blood cells

to make something easier to do

to transfer one form of energy into another form

to displace a bone (in relation to the joint); to become displaced

instrument for measurment of volume of air passing the lung

hinge joint between tibia (lower leg) and femur (upper leg)

bond which bridges the basic and acidic extremities of amino acids

outer covering represented by a circle around the nucleus that contains electrons of comparative energies

protein found in animal tissues and fluids

the lowest possible temperature where particles of matter have the smallest amount of energy possible

chamber of the heart

muscle that produces slow, long-term contractions; found in hollow organs

invasion of the body by parasites either on the skin or inside the body

gland that makes tears

the process by which monomers are joined by covalent bonds

a physical injury or accident inflicting pain

skeletal tissue found in vertebrates; connective tissue mostly in the embryonic skeleton instead of bone

quality of being soluble

white blood cell with an immune role found in the lymphatic system; white blood cell that differentiate to become capable of making antibodies; B cells

a cut or break in the skin

chemical made from the amino acid histidine that is released in an immune reaction (especially allergic reactions)

any reaction where an acid catalyst is used to speed up the reaction

referring to the upper abdomen

anterior part of body; underbelly of an animal

involving both eyes at the same time