Category: P

Substances found in plant foods which are precursors of goitrogens.  

Inactive precursors of enzymes, activated after secretion; also called zymogens.  

The fetus, placenta, amniotic fluid and fetal membranes.  

A compound that is not itself carcinogenic, but undergoes metabolic activation in the body to yield a carcinogen.  

Molecule with isoprene (2-methylbutadiene) substituent.  

A complication of pregnancy when high levels of blood pressure are combined with heavy proteinuria, untreated can lead to maternal and/or fetal death. A condition in pregnant women towards the end of the pregnancy which may lead to eclampsia. Symptoms are high blood pressure, oedema and protein in the urine. Toxemia of pregnancy characterized by…

Inactive forms of enzymes, activated after secretion; also called pro-enzymes or zymogens.  

Alterations to the nascent protein produced by translation.  

The gradual increase in the concentration of blood triacylglycerol following consumption of a meal containing fat. The gradual increase in the concentration of blood triacylglycerol following consumption of a meal containing.  

Foods tending to increase weight: easily gaining weight; the opposite of ponderoperditive. Stimulating weight loss.