inhibitor
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈhɪbɪtər]
Context: “science”
(noun) an inhibitor is a substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction or process. It’s like a stop sign for a process that helps make sure things don’t happen too quickly.
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The enzyme inhibitor helped slow down the reaction so it could be studied more carefully.
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Without the inhibitor, the reaction happened too fast to observe.
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How does the inhibitor affect the speed of the chemical reaction?
Context: “medicine”
(noun) an inhibitor in medicine refers to a drug that blocks or reduces a specific function in the body. It’s like a blocker that prevents something from working fully, like how a key can block a door from opening.
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The doctor prescribed an inhibitor that helps patients with high blood pressure.
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The treatment didn’t include any inhibitors, so the symptoms didn't improve.
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What type of inhibitor is most effective for this condition?
Context: “biology”
(noun) in biology, an inhibitor can refer to a molecule that reduces or stops a biological process, like a guard that makes sure certain actions do not happen when they shouldn’t.
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The inhibitor acted on the cell, preventing it from dividing too quickly.
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Without any inhibitor, the cells multiplied uncontrollably.
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What role does the inhibitor play in the cell division process?