Term: pepsinogen: precursor of pepsin; stored in the stomach walls and converted to pepsin by hydrochloric acid in the stomach
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: facial tissue: tissue paper suitable for use on the face
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: charadriiformes: large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters: shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on anima life
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: clothespin: wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: elaeagnaceae: shrubs or small trees often armed
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: phenelzine: monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Nardil) used to treat clinical depression
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: floxuridine: antineoplastic drug used to treat some cancers; can cause loss of hair
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: choke: a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: scald: the act of burning with steam or hot water
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: royalty: payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: jordanella: flagfishes