PCAT PCAT Meaning by word 073

inherited disorder caused by a single gene defect, which is dominantly inherited

reproductive organs protruding from the bodies

tocopherol

antidepressant that helps balance neurotransmitters

the death of brain tissue due to inadequate blood flow

a substance that causes cancer

potent hormone-like substance found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen)

abdominal organ where a baby develops before birth; the womb

embryo in later stages of development

chemical that changes color as the pH changes

process where the increase in a product of a reaction leads to a decrease in its rate of production and vice versa

the total heat content of a system

the joint where the top of the arm joins the trunk

protein that is produced by cells and catalyzes specific biochemical reactions

an X-ray

the process of releasing energy from a carbohydrate without oxygen by producing alcohol or lactic acid

either of the ends of an object that is able to attract iron or steel

element in the left-hand side of the periodic table

prescription medication for depression and generalized anyiety disorder (GAD)

a stereotyped and non-voluntary response that occurs in response to a stimulus

a pathogenic agent containing RNA, which can convert to DNA inside a cell

bone disease due to vitamin D deficiency

hair-like organelle found in eukaryotic cells

anti-arthritis medication; a Cox-2 inhibitor that alleviates pain without harming the digestive tract; used to cure osteoarthritis

hint; warning (especially in drug or medication descriptions)

sex organs where the reproductive cells are made

a thin layer of polymeric material surrounding a tablet, capsule, or pellet