Modifies a noun

• factor: The plasma has been rapidly frozen to a temperature that will maintain the activity of labile coagulation factors.

• hypertension: The latter is recognized by labile hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, and excessive sweating.

• compound: During periods of low flux ( e.g. winter ) less labile compounds were more abundant.

• drug: Acid labile drugs, such as the oral penicillins, may be absorbed more efficiently.

• cell: Granulocytes are labile cells which deteriorate rapidly in vitro.

• oxide: This process which involves the oxidation of ammonia to nitrate using labile manganese oxide as a substrate.

Modifying Another Word

• emotionally: He was noted to be tearful and emotionally labile during the assessment.

• thermally: Since electron ionization is a gas phase technique, it may not be suitable for involatile or thermally labile compounds.

• relatively: As with most enveloped viruses, the particle is relatively labile.