MCAT Word by meaning

n. 'windpipe'; cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi

n. group of organs and tissues associated with a particular function

n. bond between two atoms where electrons are exchanged between them

adj. relating to the body

n. instrument for measurment of volume of air passing the lung

n. fibrous protein found in connective tissue; protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue converting into gelatin by boiling

n. metal with a high relative atomic mass

n. the neurotransmitter used by cholinergic nerves

n. process in which organic compounds, particularly carbohydrates are broken down by enzymes to produce energy; anaerobic chemical reaction being related to the breakdown of energy-rich compounds like carbohydrates and sugar

n. chemical made from the amino acid histidine that is released in an immune reaction (especially allergic reactions)