Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A type of stereoisomer that has two or more chiral centers and is not a mirror image of another isomer of the same compound.

Example: The two compounds are diastereomers, meaning they have different spatial arrangements but are not mirror images of each other.

Definition: Relating to a type of stereoisomer that is not a mirror image of another isomer.

Example: The two compounds are diastereomeric, meaning they have different spatial arrangements of atoms.

Definition: The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscles relax and the chambers fill with blood.

Example: During diastole, the heart chambers expand to receive blood from the body and lungs.

Definition: Related to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood.

Example: The doctor explained that the diastolic pressure is an important measure of heart health.

Definition: Relating to a method that allows heat to pass through materials easily.

Example: The diathermic properties of the material make it ideal for use in heating applications.

Definition: A medical treatment that uses high-frequency electric currents to generate heat in body tissues, often for therapeutic or surgical purposes.

Example: The doctor recommended diathermy to help relieve the patient's muscle pain.

Definition: A natural tendency or inherited condition that makes a person more likely to develop a certain disease or disorder.

Example: The doctor explained that her family history indicated a diathesis for heart disease.

Definition: Relating to a condition or predisposition that affects the body's response to disease or injury.

Example: The doctor explained that her diathetic condition made her more susceptible to certain illnesses.

Definition: A type of tiny, single-celled algae that have a hard outer shell made of silica. They are often found in water and can be either alone or in groups.

Example: Diatoms play an important role in the aquatic food chain and are used in various scientific studies.

Definition: Relating to or made from diatoms, which are tiny, aquatic organisms with silica-based cell walls.

Example: The diatomaceous earth is often used as a natural pesticide in gardens.