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adaptation noun the process by which the senses become less sensitive to particular
odours or flavours with repeated contact, which accounts for the tolerance of high levels of
spices in some cultures
adaptogen noun a set of active ingredients in homeopathic remedies
ADD abbreviation attention deficit disorder
water added water noun extra moisture added to a food product such as ham to increase its
weight and bulk
addict noun a person who is addicted to a harmful drug
addiction noun a state of physiological or psychological dependence on a potentially
harmful drug
additive noun a chemical substance that is added to food to improve its appearance, smell
or taste, or to prevent it from going bad
adenine noun one of the four basic components of DNA
adenosine noun a compound, consisting of the base adenine and the sugar ribose, found
in DNA, RNA and energy-carrying molecules such as ATP
deaminase adenosine deaminase noun an enzyme involved in the breakdown of adenosine in the
body. Abbreviation ADA
triphosphatase adenosine triphosphatase noun full form of ATPase
triphosphate adenosine triphosphate noun a chemical that occurs in all cells, but mainly in
muscle, where it forms the energy reserve. Abbreviation ATP
cyclase adenylate cyclase noun an enzyme involved in the formation of cAMP from ATP
adephagy noun excessive eating (technical)
ADHD abbreviation attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADI abbreviation Acceptable Daily Intake
adipectomy noun a surgical operation to remove subcutaneous fat
adipolysis noun hydrolysis of fats during digestion by the action of enzymes
adiponectin noun a hormone that affects energy homeostasis
adipose noun fatty
tissue adipose tissue noun tissue in which the cells contain fat
adipsia noun the absence of thirst (technical)
adoucir verb to make food less strong or salty
glands adrenal glands plural noun two endocrine glands at the top of the kidneys which secrete
cortisone, adrenaline and other hormones
adrenaline noun a hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands that has an
effect similar to the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Also called epinephrine
adrenocortical adjective relating to the cortex of the adrenal glands
adulterant noun a cheaper substance added to food in order to increase its weight without
changing its appearance (NOTE: Some are added legally, as is water in chicken.)
adulterate verb to make something less pure by adding inferior or unsuitable substances
to it
adulterated adjective made less pure by the addition of inferior or unsuitable substances
adulteration noun the act of making something less pure by adding an inferior or unsuitable
substance