nitric oxide Definition
nitric oxide
noun
a colorless gas, NO, prepared by the action of nitric acid on copper or directly from the air by various processes
nitric oxide Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- radical: We are examining the role of the free radical, nitric oxide ( NO ), in this process.
- free: We are examining the role of the free radical, nitric oxide ( NO ), in this process.
Converse of object
- inhale: Inhaled nitric oxide and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
- release: Recent data has revealed that stretch injury may enhance contractility but also increase the sensitivity of the vessel to agents which release nitric oxide.
- call: In particular, they appear to enhance the production of a hormone-like substance called nitric oxide from the inside wall of arteries.
- generate: Our aim was to determine whether nitric oxide generated within the lumen will exert nitrosative stress on the adjacent epithelium.
- include: Smog forming emissions are generally 30-50 % lower including nitric oxides and hydrocarbons emissions.
- show: We showed that nitric oxide did not play a role in normal or abnormal pregnancy and speculated that other vasodilators may be involved.
Converse of subject
mediate: Kendrick KM et al ( 1997 ) Formation of olfactory memories mediated by nitric oxide.
Preposition: in
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