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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

  • brain: Flavonoids in general are particularly effective in regulating the levels of nitric oxide in the brain.
  • stomach: Chemical synthesis of nitric oxide in the stomach from dietary nitrate in humans.

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