benzodiazepine
- noun any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
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desegregate
- verb open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups
integrate; mix.
- This school is completely desegregated
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noncompetitive
- adjective not involving competition or competitiveness
- noncompetitive positions
- noncompetitive interest in games
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kynurenic
(Physiol. Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained from the urine of dogs. By decomposition the acid yields a nitrogenous base (called kynurin) and carbonic acid. Written also cynurenic.
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aldosterone
- noun a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance
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mifepristone
- noun an abortion-inducing drug (trade name RU_486) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo
RU 486; abortion pill.
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cholecystokinin
- noun a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
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amlodipine
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adrenergic
- noun drug that has the effects of epinephrine
adrenergic drug.
- adjective relating to epinephrine (its release or action)
sympathomimetic.
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narcotic
- noun a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
- adjective of or relating to or designating narcotics
- narcotic addicts
- narcotic stupor
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naloxone
- noun a potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine
Narcan.
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kinin
- noun any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
cytokinin.
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receptor
- noun a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
- noun an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
sensory receptor; sense organ.
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nonselective
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folate
- noun a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
vitamin M; vitamin Bc; pteroylmonoglutamic acid; folic acid; folacin; pteroylglutamic acid.
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surmountable
- adjective capable of being surmounted or overcome
- situations of measurable and surmountable danger
- adjective satellite capable of being surmounted
climbable.
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serotonin
- noun a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
5-hydroxytryptamine.
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picrotoxin
(Chem.) A bitter white crystalline substance found in the cocculus indicus. It is a peculiar poisonous neurotic and intoxicant, and consists of a mixture of several neutral substances.
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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
Intropin; Dopastat.
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mineralocorticoid
- noun hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium
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levallorphan
- noun drug (trade name Lorfan) that is related to morphine but that counteracts the respiratory depression produced by morphine poisoning but without affecting its analgesic effects
Lorfan.
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nicotinic
(Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, nicotine; nicotic; -- used specifically to designate an acid related to pyridine, obtained by the oxidation of nicotine, and called nicotinic acid.
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pindolol
- noun an oral beta blocker (trade name Visken) used in treating hypertension
Visken.
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oxytocin
- noun hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
Pitocin.
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gaba
- noun an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system; acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter
gamma aminobutyric acid.
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cyclazocine
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propanolol
- noun the first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris and essential tremor
Inderal.
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nalorphine
- noun a narcotic antagonist (trade name Nalline) that counteracts the effects of narcotics (especially the effects of poisoning by morphine)
Nalline.
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pyrimidine
- noun any of several basic compounds derived from pyrimidine
- noun a heterocyclic organic compound with a penetrating odor
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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
Ketalar; ketamine hydrochloride.
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glucocorticoid
- noun a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
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nifedipine
- noun calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks
Procardia.
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diametrical
- adjective related to or along a diameter
diametric; diametral.
- adjective satellite characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
polar; diametric; opposite.
- in diametric contradiction to his claims
- diametrical (or opposite) points of view
- opposite meanings
- extreme and indefensible polar positions
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attenuate
- verb weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
rarefy.
- verb become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
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vasopressin
- noun hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
Pitressin; ADH; antidiuretic hormone.
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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
hyoscine.
- transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness
- someone sedated with scopolamine has difficulty lying
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cimetidine
- noun a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
Tagamet.
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agonist
- noun the principal character in a work of fiction
protagonist.
- noun someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)
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redoubt
- noun (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses
- noun an entrenched stronghold or refuge
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haloperidol
- noun tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome
Haldol.
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purine
- noun any of several bases that are derivatives of purine
- noun a colorless crystalline organic base containing nitrogen; the parent compound of various biologically important substances
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diltiazem
- noun a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure
Cardizem.
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oestrogen
- noun a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
estrogen.
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propranolol
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glycine
- noun the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane
- noun genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean
genus Glycine.
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atenolol
- noun an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
Tenormin.
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verapamil
- noun a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine
Isoptin; Calan.
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redoubtable
- adjective satellite inspiring fear
unnerving; formidable.
- the formidable prospect of major surgery
- a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel-clicking, jackbooted fanatic"- G.H.Johnston
- something unnerving and prisonlike about high grey wall
- adjective satellite worthy of respect or honor
- born of a redoubtable family
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ranitidine
- noun a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
Zantac.
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androgen
- noun male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
androgenic hormone.
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metoprolol
- noun beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
Lopressor.
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pyridoxine
- noun a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch
pyridoxamine; adermin; pyridoxal; vitamin B6.
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chlorpheniramine
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stout
- noun a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops
- noun a garment size for a large or heavy person
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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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tamoxifen
- noun an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
estrogen antagonist.
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estrogen
- noun a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
oestrogen.
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neurotoxicity
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endorphin
- noun a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
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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
Benadryl.
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adenosine
- noun (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP
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analgesic
- noun a medicine used to relieve pain
anodyne; pain pill; painkiller.
- adjective satellite capable of relieving pain
anodyne; analgetic.
- the anodyne properties of certain drugs
- an analgesic effect
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progesterone
- noun a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
Lipo-Lutin.
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folacin
- noun a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction
vitamin M; vitamin Bc; folate; pteroylmonoglutamic acid; folic acid; pteroylglutamic acid.
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timolol
- noun a beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks
Blocadren.
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phencyclidine
- noun a drug used as an anesthetic by veterinarians; illicitly taken (originally in the form of powder or `dust') for its effects as a hallucinogen
angel dust; PCP; phencyclidine hydrochloride.
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curare
- noun a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles
tubocurarine.
- curare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction
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cgs
- noun system of measurement based on centimeters and grams and seconds
cgs system.
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calcium
- noun a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals
Ca; atomic number 20.
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sch
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atropine
- noun a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides
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labetalol
- noun antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)
Normodyne; Trandate; labetalol hydrochloride.
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relaxant
- noun a drug that relaxes and relieves tension
- adjective satellite tending to relax or relieve muscular or nervous tension
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potency
- noun the power or right to give orders or make decisions
authority; say-so; authorisation; dominance; authorization.
- he has the authority to issue warrants
- deputies are given authorization to make arrests
- a place of potency in the state
- noun capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
strength; effectiveness.
- the toxin's potency
- the strength of the drinks
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tnf
- noun a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
tumor necrosis factor; tumour necrosis factor.
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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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angiotensin
- noun any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
Hypertensin; angiotonin.
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analgesic
- noun a medicine used to relieve pain
anodyne; pain pill; painkiller.
- adjective satellite capable of relieving pain
anodyne; analgetic.
- the anodyne properties of certain drugs
- an analgesic effect
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emg
- noun a graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions
electromyogram.
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heparin
- noun a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery
Lipo-Hepin; Liquaemin.
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inhibit
- verb to put down by force or authority
stamp down; subdue; suppress; curb; conquer.
- suppress a nascent uprising
- stamp down on littering
- conquer one's desires
- verb limit the range or extent of
- Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs
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selective
- adjective satellite tending to select; characterized by careful choice
- an exceptionally quick and selective reader"- John Mason Brown
- adjective satellite characterized by very careful or fastidious selection
- the school was very selective in its admissions
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theophylline
- noun a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator
Slo-Bid; Theobid; Elixophyllin.
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quondam
- adjective satellite belonging to some prior time
old; erstwhile; onetime; sometime; one-time; former.
- erstwhile friend
- our former glory
- the once capital of the state
- her quondam lover
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strychnine
- noun an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant
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methotrexate
- noun toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
amethopterin; methotrexate sodium.
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potent
- adjective satellite having great influence
powerful.
- adjective satellite having or wielding force or authority
strong.
- providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons
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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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relax
- verb become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
unwind; unbend; decompress; slow down; loosen up.
- He relaxed in the hot tub
- Let's all relax after a hard day's work
- verb make less taut
unbend.
- relax the tension on the rope
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muscle
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
musculus.
- noun animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
muscular tissue.
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adh
- noun hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
Pitressin; vasopressin; antidiuretic hormone.
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competitive
- adjective involving competition or competitiveness
competitory.
- competitive games
- to improve one's competitive position
- adjective satellite subscribing to capitalistic competition
private-enterprise; free-enterprise.
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suppress
- verb to put down by force or authority
inhibit; stamp down; subdue; curb; conquer.
- suppress a nascent uprising
- stamp down on littering
- conquer one's desires
- verb come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
crush; oppress.
- The government oppresses political activists
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peptide
- noun amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
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motoneuron
- noun a neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord
motor nerve fiber; efferent neuron; motor neuron.
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vip
- noun an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
high muckamuck; high-up; dignitary; panjandrum; very important person.
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