substance
Example Sentences
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When exposed to thrombin, a substance that promotes clotting, the cells had a reduced ability to produce t-PA, a natural compound that helps break down clots.
From Science Daily
Influencers, celebrities and everyday people are raving about the injectable substances, which promise everything from youthful skin to speedy muscle recovery.
It offers the feeling of progress without the substance of it.
These molecules act as signaling substances in the immune system and are often linked to inflammation.
From Science Daily
“It’s not just that the substance itself has been deemed safe and effective,” he said.
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