MCAT MCAT Meaning by word 029

compound made from plants containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

cells occuring between the germ cells of the gonads and producing the male sexual hormones

process in which one atom, ion or molecule gives electrons and the other receives them

hair-like process found on epithelial linings; an eyelash or eyelid

a junction between two nerve endings

epithelial lining of viscera and body cavities that produces mucous

carbohydrate containing many sugar units

containing glandular secretions from the testicle, seminal vesicles, prostate, vas deferens, Cowper's and other small glands; fluid part of semen without sperm

carbohydrate which can be found in potatoes, rice, bread and other foods

double-layered smooth membrane that covers certain cavities in an organism

uncharged particle found in the nucleus of the atom

mucous internal lining of the uterus

ability to be made solid

a low level of hemoglobin in the blood

fatty acids that contain as many hydrogen atoms as possible

abdominal organ where the baby develops before birth; uterus

a skin swelling which contains fluid

substance that contains hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water

fits

gland being located in the stomach and producing hydrochloric acid

a disorder where the sebaceous glands become blocked causing pimples

metallic element found only as compounds

compound that is made up of carbon and hydrogen alone

a covalent bond where two pairs of electrons are shared

a group of organisms

area at the side of the abdomen between the lowest rib and the top of the buttocks

job; role; purpose

the sudden; involuntary contraction of a muscle

daily activity cycle in many organisms caused by a 24-hours interval

the piece of conducting material through which an electric current enters and leaves a liquid or gas