MCAT MCAT Meaning by word 095

metal with a high relative atomic mass

the part of your body containing the digestive organs

group of symptoms and signs due to reduced absorption of food e.g., carbohydrates, fats, protein

epithelium-lined part of the gut that connects the pharynx to the stomach

gland in vertebrates; lying behind the stomach; releasing glucagon and insulin in the bloodstream and pancreatic juice in the duodenum

instrument used to look at the inside of the eye; for example the optic disc

the number and variety of organisms found within a specific area

something that takes the place of something else; a replacement

ear wax

reaction where molecular bonds are broken by reaction with water

the inactive form in which certain enzymes are originally produced and secreted

a double membrane surrounding the lungs; the inner membrane is attached to the lungs; the outer membrane is attached to the thoracic cavity

a group of structures such as nerves or blood vessels, which are closely interposed

the state of being easily inflamed or painful; the state of being easily angered

gland that makes tears

production of the embryonic neural plate and then the neural tube

red-brown halogen that is a liquid at room temperature but gives off an irritating vapor

used to detect the end-point during titration

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

these use the gas laws (Avogadro's and Gay-Lussac's law) to analyze the volumes of gases involved in a reaction

cancer of the white blood cells

fine long thread attached to some cells e.g. spermatozoa and certain protozoa

lack of balance; out of order

the tummy button

paired duct that carries sperm from the testis to the ejaculatory duct

the process by which cells gradually commit to particular patterns of genetic activity

a skin swelling which contains fluid

rubbish produced when something degrades

structural tissue that includes bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue and fat

two nucleotide chains coiled together to form an double helix