MCAT Meaning by word

globular parts of a protein separated by more diffuse areas of the polypeptide chain

nodule of lymph tissue at the back of the throat that enlarges to help fend off infections

a situation where action must be taken straight away

induces sleep; sedative

something that is not typical

relating to ethics

of the cell; composed of cells

relating to the time after birth

having high blood pressure

the back of the body

the ability to be able to move

air sac in the lung; part of the jaw that supports the teeth; any small cavity

referring to constant temperatures

a substance that destroys bacteria

following a system or logical sequence

muscle on the upper arm that moves the elbow

muscle separating abdomen from thorax

the eardrum

final stage of mitosis

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

outlet in blood vessels

contraction of the pupil in the eye

joint fluid

nitrogen-containing base found in DNA and RNA

containing one or more cyclical structures made up of carbon chains

condition of the eyes where distant objects; but not close ones; can be seen clearly

transmissible; transferable

abbr. professional degree of medicine

abbr. measure of an individual's intelligence

abbr. the technique used to help start a person's heart if it ha stopped