achromatin | (noun) the part of a cell nucleus that is relatively uncolored by stains or dyes | - |
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atorvastatin | (noun) an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given | Synonyms: Lipitor |
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ceratin | (noun) a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves | Synonyms: keratin |
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cerivastatin | (noun) an oral drug (trade name Baycol) to reduce blood cholesterol levels | Synonyms: Baycol |
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chromatin | (noun) the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses into chromosomes | Synonyms: chromatin granule |
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creatin | (noun) an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction | Synonyms: creatine |
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fluvastatin | (noun) least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime | Synonyms: Lescol |
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gelatin | (noun) a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects | Synonyms: gel |
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(noun) an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods | Synonyms: jelly |
(noun) a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin | Synonyms: gelatine |
glycerogelatin | (noun) a medicated skin preparation made from glycerin and glycerinated gelatin | Synonyms: glycerogel |
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hematin | (noun) a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds | Synonyms: haem, haemitin, heme, protoheme |
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keratin | (noun) a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves | Synonyms: ceratin |
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lovastatin | (noun) an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate | Synonyms: Mevacor |
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nystatin | (noun) an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes | Synonyms: Mycostatin, Nystan |
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pancreatin | (noun) extract from the pancreas of animals that contains pancreatic enzymes; used to treat pancreatitis and other conditions involving insufficient pancreatic secretions | - |
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pravastatin | (noun) an oral drug (trade name Pravachol) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after nonfatal heart attacks | Synonyms: Pravachol |
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satin | (noun) a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back | - |
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simvastatin | (noun) an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks | Synonyms: Zocor |
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statin | (noun) a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase | Synonyms: lipid-lowering medication, lipid-lowering medicine, statin drug |
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