acetaminophen | (noun) an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets) | Synonyms: Anacin III, Datril, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, Tylenol |
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amine | (noun) a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals | Synonyms: aminoalkane |
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amino | (noun) the radical -NH2 | Synonyms: amino group |
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aminoaciduria | (noun) abnormal presence of amino acids in the urine; usually a symptom of metabolic defects | - |
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aminoalkane | (noun) a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals | Synonyms: amine |
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aminobenzine | (noun) oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines | Synonyms: aniline, aniline oil, phenylamine |
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aminomethane | (noun) a methyl with the hydrogen atom replaced by an amino radical | - |
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aminopherase | (noun) a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) | Synonyms: aminotransferase, transaminase |
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aminophylline | (noun) a theophylline derivative that is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchial asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis | - |
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aminoplast | (noun) a plastic (synthetic resin) made from amino compounds; used as an adhesive and as a coating for paper and textiles | Synonyms: amino plastic, amino resin |
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aminopyrine | (noun) a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic | Synonyms: amidopyrine |
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aminotransferase | (noun) a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) | Synonyms: aminopherase, transaminase |
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amphetamine | (noun) a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression | Synonyms: pep pill, speed, upper |
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antihistamine | (noun) a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site | - |
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avitaminosis | (noun) any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Synonyms: hypovitaminosis |
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benjamin | (noun) gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation | Synonyms: asa dulcis, benzoin, gum benjamin, gum benzoin |
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calamine | (noun) a white mineral; a common ore of zinc | Synonyms: hemimorphite |
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calamint | (noun) perennial aromatic herbs growing in hedgerows or scrub or open woodlands from western Europe to central Asia and in North America | - |
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catecholamine | (noun) any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland | - |
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chloramine | (noun) any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds | Synonyms: chloramine-T |
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clomipramine | (noun) a tricyclic antidepressant drug | - |
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coaming | (noun) a raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out | - |
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cobalamin | (noun) a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia | Synonyms: antipernicious anemia factor, cyanocobalamin, vitamin B12 |
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contaminant | (noun) a substance that contaminates | Synonyms: contamination |
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contamination | (noun) the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | Synonyms: pollution |
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(noun) the state of being contaminated | Synonyms: taint |
(noun) a substance that contaminates | Synonyms: contaminant |
creaminess | (noun) the property of having the thickness of heavy cream | Synonyms: soupiness |
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cyanocobalamin | (noun) a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia | Synonyms: antipernicious anemia factor, cobalamin, vitamin B12 |
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daminozide | (noun) a chemical sprayed on fruit trees to regulate their growth so the entire crop can be harvested at one time | Synonyms: Alar |
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daydreaming | (noun) absentminded dreaming while awake | Synonyms: air castle, castle in Spain, castle in the air, daydream, oneirism, reverie, revery |
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deamination | (noun) removal of the amino radical from an amino acid or other amino compound | Synonyms: deaminization |
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deaminization | (noun) removal of the amino radical from an amino acid or other amino compound | Synonyms: deamination |
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decontamination | (noun) the removal of contaminants | - |
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desipramine | (noun) a tricyclic antidepressant drug that activates the psychomotor system | - |
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diamine | (noun) any organic compound containing two amino groups | - |
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diphenhydramine | (noun) antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness | Synonyms: Benadryl |
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dopamine | (noun) a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension | Synonyms: Dopastat, Intropin |
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dreaminess | (noun) a relaxed comfortable feeling | Synonyms: languor |
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dreaming | (noun) a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep | Synonyms: dream |
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(noun) imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake | Synonyms: dream |
enamine | (noun) an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N- | - |
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ergotamine | (noun) an alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine | - |
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estaminet | (noun) a small (and usually shabby) cafe selling wine and beer and coffee | - |
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etamin | (noun) a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc. | Synonyms: etamine |
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etamine | (noun) a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc. | Synonyms: etamin |
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examination | (noun) the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) | Synonyms: scrutiny |
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(noun) the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | Synonyms: testing |
(noun) a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) | Synonyms: examen |
(noun) a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge | Synonyms: exam, test |
(noun) formal systematic questioning | Synonyms: interrogation, interrogatory |
examinee | (noun) someone who is tested (as by an intelligence test or an academic examination) | Synonyms: testee |
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examiner | (noun) an investigator who observes carefully | Synonyms: inspector |
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(noun) someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications | Synonyms: quizzer, tester |
famine | (noun) a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death | - |
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(noun) an acute insufficiency | Synonyms: dearth, shortage |
flaming | (noun) the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke | Synonyms: fire, flame |
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flamingo | (noun) large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes | - |
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foaminess | (noun) the property of being foamy | - |
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foraminifer | (noun) marine microorganism having a calcareous shell with openings where pseudopods protrude | Synonyms: foram |
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framing | (noun) formulation of the plans and important details | - |
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(noun) a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror | Synonyms: frame |
gallamine | (noun) neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia | Synonyms: Flaxedil |
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gamin | (noun) (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets | Synonyms: street arab, throwaway |
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gamine | (noun) a girl of impish appeal | - |
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(noun) a homeless girl who roams the streets | - |
gaminess | (noun) behavior or language bordering on indelicacy | Synonyms: raciness, ribaldry, spiciness |
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gaming | (noun) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | Synonyms: gambling, play |
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gleaming | (noun) an appearance of reflected light | Synonyms: gleam, glow, lambency |
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(noun) a flash of light (especially reflected light) | Synonyms: gleam, glimmer |
gloaming | (noun) the time of day immediately following sunset | Synonyms: crepuscle, crepuscule, dusk, evenfall, fall, gloam, nightfall, twilight |
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glucosamine | (noun) an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides | - |
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glutamine | (noun) a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism | - |
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histaminase | (noun) enzyme that acts as a catalyst in converting histidine to histamine | - |
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histamine | (noun) amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions | - |
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hyoscyamine | (noun) a poisonous crystalline alkaloid (isometric with atropine but more potent); used to treat excess motility of the gastrointestinal tract | - |
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hypervitaminosis | (noun) an abnormal condition resulting from taking vitamins excessively; can be serious for vitamins A or D or K | - |
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hypovitaminosis | (noun) any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Synonyms: avitaminosis |
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imipramine | (noun) a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Imavate and Tofranil) used to treat clinical depression | Synonyms: Imavate, impramine hydrochloride, Tofranil |
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inflaming | (noun) arousal to violent emotion | Synonyms: inflammation |
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jessamine | (noun) a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea | Synonyms: common jasmine, Jasminum officinale, true jasmine |
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ketamine | (noun) a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP | Synonyms: Ketalar, ketamine hydrochloride |
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lamina | (noun) a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral) | - |
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laminate | (noun) a sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers | - |
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lamination | (noun) bonding thin sheets together | - |
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(noun) a layered structure | - |
laminator | (noun) Any of a range of machines used for lamination. | Synonyms: laminating machine |
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(noun) a person who makes laminates (especially plastic laminates) | - |
laminectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae | - |
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laminitis | (noun) inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse | Synonyms: founder |
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melamine | (noun) a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins | Synonyms: cyanuramide |
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methamphetamine | (noun) an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | Synonyms: chalk, chicken feed, crank, deoxyephedrine, glass, ice, meth, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, shabu, trash |
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methenamine | (noun) antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections | Synonyms: Mandelamine, Urex |
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methylenedioxymethamphetamine | (noun) a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States | Synonyms: MDMA |
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monoamine | (noun) a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) | - |
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multivitamin | (noun) a pill or tablet containing several vitamins | Synonyms: multivitamin pill |
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naming | (noun) the act of putting a person into a non-elective position | Synonyms: appointment, assignment, designation |
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(noun) the verbal act of naming | - |
nitramine | (noun) a yellow crystalline explosive solid that is used in detonators | Synonyms: tetryl |
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penicillamine | (noun) a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis | Synonyms: Cuprimine |
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pheniramine | (noun) an antihistamine used in preparations to treat allergies and respiratory infections; used to treat rhinitis and skin rashes and pruritus | - |
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phentolamine | (noun) a virility drug (trade name Vasomax) to treat erectile dysfunction in men | Synonyms: Vasomax |
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phenylamine | (noun) oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines | Synonyms: aminobenzine, aniline, aniline oil |
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phenylpropanolamine | (noun) an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections | - |
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phenyltoloxamine | (noun) antihistamine included in some preparations used to treat coughing and nasal congestion | - |
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programing | (noun) creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something | Synonyms: computer programing, computer programming, programming |
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(noun) setting an order and time for planned events | Synonyms: programming, scheduling |
prolamine | (noun) a simple protein found in plants | - |
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protamine | (noun) a simple protein found in fish sperm; rich in arginine; simpler in composition than globulin or albumin; counteracts the anticoagulant effect of heparin | - |
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provitamin | (noun) vitamin precursor; a substance that is converted into a vitamin in animal tissues | - |
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pyridoxamine | (noun) a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch | Synonyms: adermin, pyridoxal, pyridoxine, vitamin B6 |
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pyrilamine | (noun) antihistamine used to treat rhinitis and pruritus | - |
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reexamination | (noun) a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment | Synonyms: follow-up, followup, review |
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(noun) (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination | Synonyms: redirect examination |
retrogaming | (noun) The hobby of playing or collecting older video games and computer games. | - |
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scopolamine | (noun) an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures | Synonyms: hyoscine |
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screaming | (noun) sharp piercing cry | Synonyms: scream, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking |
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(noun) a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry | Synonyms: scream, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking |