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cyclooxygenase-2
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an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever
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cyclooxygenase-2: an enzyme that makes prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain and fever
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ptyalin
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an amylase secreted in saliva
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ptyalin: an amylase secreted in saliva
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rennet
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a substance that curdles milk in making cheese and junket
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rennet: a substance that curdles milk in making cheese and junket
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ferment
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a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
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ferment: a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
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substrate
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the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
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substrate: the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
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amine
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a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
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amine: a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
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azadirachtin
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insecticide
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azadirachtin: insecticide
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carboxylic_acid
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an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
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carboxylic_acid: an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
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saccharic_acid
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a white dicarboxylic acid formed from oxidation of sugar or starch
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saccharic_acid: a white dicarboxylic acid formed from oxidation of sugar or starch
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sebacic_acid
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a dicarboxylic acid used to make resins
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sebacic_acid: a dicarboxylic acid used to make resins
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sorbic_acid
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a white crystalline carboxylic acid used as a preservative
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sorbic_acid: a white crystalline carboxylic acid used as a preservative
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valeric_acid
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a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs
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valeric_acid: a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs
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fatty_acid
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any of a class of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that form part of a lipid molecule and can be derived from fat by hydrolysis; fatty acids are simple molecules built around a series of carbon atoms linked together in a chain of 12 to 22 carbon atoms
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fatty_acid: any of a class of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids that form part of a lipid molecule and can be derived from fat by hydrolysis; fatty acids are simple molecules built around a series of carbon atoms linked together in a chain of 12 to 22 carbon atoms
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saturated_fatty_acid
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a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats
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saturated_fatty_acid: a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats
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unsaturated_fatty_acid
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a fatty acid whose carbon chain can absorb additional hydrogen atoms
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unsaturated_fatty_acid: a fatty acid whose carbon chain can absorb additional hydrogen atoms
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trans_fatty_acid
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a fatty acid that has been produced by hydrogenating an unsaturated fatty acid (and so changing its shape); found in processed foods such as margarine and fried foods and puddings and commercially baked goods and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils
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trans_fatty_acid: a fatty acid that has been produced by hydrogenating an unsaturated fatty acid (and so changing its shape); found in processed foods such as margarine and fried foods and puddings and commercially baked goods and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils
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monounsaturated_fatty_acid
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an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in olive oil and chicken and almonds
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monounsaturated_fatty_acid: an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in olive oil and chicken and almonds
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polyunsaturated_fatty_acid
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an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has more than one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in fish and corn and soybean oil and safflower oil
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polyunsaturated_fatty_acid: an unsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has more than one double or triple valence bond per molecule; found chiefly in fish and corn and soybean oil and safflower oil
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omega-3_fatty_acid
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a polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond three carbons from the beginning
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omega-3_fatty_acid: a polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond three carbons from the beginning
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omega-6_fatty_acid
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a polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond six carbons from the beginning
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omega-6_fatty_acid: a polyunsaturated fatty acid whose carbon chain has its first double valence bond six carbons from the beginning
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margaric_acid
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a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid
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margaric_acid: a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid
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ricinoleic_acid
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an oily fatty acid found in castor oil and used in soap
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ricinoleic_acid: an oily fatty acid found in castor oil and used in soap
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fibrinopeptide
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peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood
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fibrinopeptide: peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood
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polypeptide
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a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
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polypeptide: a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
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peptide
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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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peptide: 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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aminobenzoic_acid
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a derivative of benzoic acid
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aminobenzoic_acid: a derivative of benzoic acid
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amino_plastic
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a plastic (synthetic resin) made from amino compounds; used as an adhesive and as a coating for paper and textiles
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amino_plastic: a plastic (synthetic resin) made from amino compounds; used as an adhesive and as a coating for paper and textiles
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ammonia
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a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3)
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ammonia: a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3)
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ammine
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a complex inorganic compound that contains ammonia molecules
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ammine: a complex inorganic compound that contains ammonia molecules
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ammonia_water
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a water solution of ammonia
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ammonia_water: a water solution of ammonia
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ammoniac
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the aromatic gum of the ammoniac plant
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ammoniac: the aromatic gum of the ammoniac plant
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ammonium
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the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion
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ammonium: the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion
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ammonium_carbamate
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a salt of carbamic acid that is used as a nitrogen fertilizer
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ammonium_carbamate: a salt of carbamic acid that is used as a nitrogen fertilizer
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ammonium_carbonate
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a carbonate of ammonium; used in the manufacture of smelling salts and baking powder and ammonium compounds
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ammonium_carbonate: a carbonate of ammonium; used in the manufacture of smelling salts and baking powder and ammonium compounds
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ammonium_chloride
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a white salt used in dry cells
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ammonium_chloride: a white salt used in dry cells
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amyl_alcohol
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a mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcohols; used as a solvent and in organic synthesis
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amyl_alcohol: a mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcohols; used as a solvent and in organic synthesis
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phytohormone
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(botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone
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phytohormone: (botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone
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auxin
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a plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth
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auxin: a plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth
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gibberellin
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a plant hormone isolated from a fungus; used in promoting plant growth
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gibberellin: a plant hormone isolated from a fungus; used in promoting plant growth
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gibberellic_acid
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a crystalline acid associated with gibberellin
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gibberellic_acid: a crystalline acid associated with gibberellin
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kinin
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any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
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kinin: any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
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steroid_hormone
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any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
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steroid_hormone: any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
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corticosterone
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secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body
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corticosterone: secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body
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progesterone
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a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
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progesterone: a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
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megestrol
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a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
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megestrol: a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
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norethindrone
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a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
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norethindrone: a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
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norethynodrel
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a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
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norethynodrel: a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
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norgestrel
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synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives
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norgestrel: synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives
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medroxyprogesterone
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a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders
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medroxyprogesterone: a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders
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progestin
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any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
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progestin: any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
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androgen
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male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
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androgen: male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
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adrenosterone
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a steroid having androgenic activity; obtained from the cortex of the adrenal gland
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adrenosterone: a steroid having androgenic activity; obtained from the cortex of the adrenal gland
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androsterone
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an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
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androsterone: an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
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methyltestosterone
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an androgenic compound contained in drugs that are used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain
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methyltestosterone: an androgenic compound contained in drugs that are used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain
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nandrolone
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an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis
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nandrolone: an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis
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testosterone
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a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
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testosterone: a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
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follicle-stimulating_hormone
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a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates the cells in male mammals that form sperm
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follicle-stimulating_hormone: a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates the cells in male mammals that form sperm
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human_chorionic_gonadotropin
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hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test
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human_chorionic_gonadotropin: hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test
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luteinizing_hormone
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a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals
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luteinizing_hormone: a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals
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prolactin
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gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
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prolactin: gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
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estrogen
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a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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estrogen: a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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diethylstilbestrol
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a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
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diethylstilbestrol: a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
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estradiol
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the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer
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estradiol: the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer
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estriol
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a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
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estriol: a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
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estrone
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a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
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estrone: a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
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hexestrol
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estrogen compound used to treat menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms and to prevent pregnancy
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hexestrol: estrogen compound used to treat menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms and to prevent pregnancy
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mestranol
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a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives
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mestranol: a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives
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corticosteroid
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a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
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corticosteroid: a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
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mineralocorticoid
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hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium
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mineralocorticoid: hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium
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glucocorticoid
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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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glucocorticoid: 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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glucosamine
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an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
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glucosamine: an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
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aldosterone
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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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aldosterone: 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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hydrocortisone
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an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
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hydrocortisone: an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
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cortisone
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a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
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cortisone: a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
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prednisolone
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a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
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prednisolone: a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
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prednisone
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a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
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prednisone: a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
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dexamethasone
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a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
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dexamethasone: a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
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spironolactone
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a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
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spironolactone: a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
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acid_dye
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dye in which the chromophore is part of a negative ion
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acid_dye: dye in which the chromophore is part of a negative ion
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aniline
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oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
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aniline: oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
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alizarin_yellow
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any of various yellow dyes; not related chemically to alizarin but applied in the same manner
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alizarin_yellow: any of various yellow dyes; not related chemically to alizarin but applied in the same manner
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anil
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a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
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anil: a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
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aniline_dye
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any of many dyes made from aniline
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aniline_dye: any of many dyes made from aniline
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animal_oil
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any oil obtained from animal substances
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animal_oil: any oil obtained from animal substances
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drying_oil
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an oil that hardens in air due to oxidation and is often used as a paint or varnish base
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drying_oil: an oil that hardens in air due to oxidation and is often used as a paint or varnish base
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animal_material
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material derived from animals
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animal_material: material derived from animals
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animal_pigment
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pigment occurring in animals
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animal_pigment: pigment occurring in animals
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arsine
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a poisonous colorless flammable gas used in organic synthesis and to dope transistors and as a poison gas in warfare
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arsine: a poisonous colorless flammable gas used in organic synthesis and to dope transistors and as a poison gas in warfare
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bilirubin
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an orange-yellow pigment in the bile that forms as a product of hemoglobin; excess amounts in the blood produce the yellow appearance observed in jaundice
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bilirubin: an orange-yellow pigment in the bile that forms as a product of hemoglobin; excess amounts in the blood produce the yellow appearance observed in jaundice
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urobilin
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brown bile pigment formed from urobilinogens and found in feces and in small amounts in urine
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urobilin: brown bile pigment formed from urobilinogens and found in feces and in small amounts in urine
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urobilinogen
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a chromogen formed in the intestine from the breakdown of bilirubin; yields urobilins on oxidation; some is excreted in the feces and some is resorbed and excreted in bile or urine
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urobilinogen: a chromogen formed in the intestine from the breakdown of bilirubin; yields urobilins on oxidation; some is excreted in the feces and some is resorbed and excreted in bile or urine
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luciferin
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pigment occurring in luminescent organisms (as fireflies); emits heatless light when undergoing oxidation
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luciferin: pigment occurring in luminescent organisms (as fireflies); emits heatless light when undergoing oxidation
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melanin
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insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
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melanin: insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
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dentine
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a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
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dentine: a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
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ivory
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a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
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ivory: a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
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fluff
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any light downy material
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fluff: any light downy material
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bone
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the porous calcified substance from which bones are made
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bone: the porous calcified substance from which bones are made
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horn
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the material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails
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horn: the material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails
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whalebone
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a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
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whalebone: a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
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tortoiseshell
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the mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles
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tortoiseshell: the mottled horny substance of the shell of some turtles
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