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prodrug

/ˈproʊdrʌɡ/

Meanings
noun

Profármaco

A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a prodrug for my stomach ulcer, which my body will convert into the active medicine that heals the ulcer. "
El médico me recetó un profármaco para mi úlcera de estómago, que mi cuerpo convertirá en el medicamento activo que cura la úlcera.
medicine biochemistry compound

Related Words

Illustration compound

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

Recinto, complejo

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

Los prisioneros fueron mantenidos en un recinto seguro.

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active noun

/ˈæk.tɪv/

Agente, persona activa

"The active in our neighborhood watch program patrols the streets every night. "

La persona activa en nuestro programa de vigilancia vecinal patrulla las calles todas las noches.

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stomach noun

/ˈstʌmək/

Estómago

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

Mi estómago rugió ruidosamente durante la hora del almuerzo; tenía mucha hambre.

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metabolised verb

/məˈtæbəlaɪzd/ /məˈtæbəˌlaɪzd/

Metabolizar

"The body effectively metabolised the nutrients from the breakfast cereal. "

El cuerpo metabolizó eficazmente los nutrientes de los cereales del desayuno.

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administered verb

/ədˈmɪnɪstəd/ /ədˈmɪnəstərd/

Administrar, suministrar

"We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food."

Administramos el medicamento a nuestro perro mezclándolo con su comida.

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biologically adverb

/ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkli/ /ˌbaɪoʊˈlɑdʒɪkli/

Biológicamente

"A baby resembles her parents because she is biologically related to them. "

Un bebé se parece a sus padres porque está biológicamente relacionado con ellos.

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recreational adjective

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/ /ˌrekriˈeɪʃnəl/

Recreativo, de recreación

"The park offers many recreational activities, such as walking paths and a playground. "

El parque ofrece muchas actividades recreativas, como senderos para caminar y un parque infantil.

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medicine noun

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

Medicina, medicamento

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

La medicina ayudó a mi abuela a sentirse mejor después de tener gripe.

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

Recetar

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

El médico recetó aspirina.

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convert noun

/ˈkɒn.vəːt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/

Convertido

"They were all converts to Islam."

Todos eran convertidos al Islam.

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

Médico, doctor

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Si todavía se siente mal mañana, consulte a su médico.

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inactive adjective

/ɪnˈæktɪv/

Inactivo

"An inactive boy, he rarely exercised and preferred to stay indoors."

Un chico inactivo, rara vez hacía ejercicio y prefería quedarse en casa.