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The location of underground water sources.  

A gaseous compound of smoke that can damage the lining of the respiratory system when inhaled.  

Chemical bonds within compounds occurring at the points at which hydrogen atoms are found, hydrogen bond.  

A weak bond between a hydrogen atom attached to one oxygen or nitrogen atom and another oxygen or nitrogen atom. Important in water, proteins, and chromosomes hydrogen bonding. Weak chemical bond involving the sharing of an electron with a hydrogen atom that increases the overall stability of a molecule; important in the specificity of base…

A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex or produced synthetically, used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory and allergic conditions. An adrenal cortical hormone. Commercially available forms include liquids, tablets, and creams, and there are a number of compounds available. It has many uses in addition to being a hormone replacement: it…

Dihydrocodeinone. Narcotic analgesic, similar to codeine, used in the oral treatment of moderate to severe pain; also used as a cough suppressant; side effects include constipation, nausea, and drowsiness; it may be habit-forming. A narcotic painkiller. Hydrocodone is chemically similar to codeine, but more powerful and addicting. It is also used as a cough suppressant.…

The acid of gastric juices gas and concentrated solution are strong irritants. An acid found in the gastric juices which helps to break apart the food. An acid that is a normal part of gastric juice. A strong acid produced by the stomach that helps to break down food into chemical components usable by the…

A condition produced by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cranial cavity.  

Fumes of hydrocarbons. These compounds depress the central nervous system.  

An organic compound that contains the elements of hydrogen and carbon. Organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen. A compound made up primarily of hydrogen and carbon. A substance made up of hydrogen and carbon.