"Prizewinning" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Worthy of or granted a prize; especially, highly successful or excellent.
A professional boxer who competes in prize fights for a fee or reward, often known as a champion or title holder.
A ceremony that is held to formally acknowledge and present prizes, awards, or rewards to individuals or teams that have achieved something notable or accomplished a particular goal.
A prize can refer to an award or something of value given for winning a contest, competition, or achievement.
Plural form of "prize", which refers to something given or received as a reward for winning or accomplishing something, such as a contest, game, or achievement. Examples include awards, certificates, trophies, or monetary rewards.
A person who has won a prize, especially one that is awarded for outstanding achievement or talent.
Tending to take the initiative and be actively involved in anticipating and solving problems, often before they arise.
This word refers to something that promotes or causes the formation of atheromas, which are deposits of fatty substances (atheroma) inside arteries, leading to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). <br><br>In other words, a pro-atherogenic factor is something that increases the risk of developing atherosclerosis and potentially leading to cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
Pro-Banthine is a brand name for scopolamine, a medication used to relax the muscles of the stomach and intestines to help with dyspepsia (upset stomach), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. It also has antispasmodic and anticholinergic properties, which can help to relieve stomach pain, reduce salivation, and promote better digestion.<br><br>Scopolamine, the generic name for Pro-Banthine, is a type of antimuscarinic agent, which means it blocks the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the autonomic nervous system. This action helps to relax muscles, decrease stomach acid production, and reduce spasms in the GI tract.<br><br>Pro-Banthine is available in different forms, including oral tablets and solutions, and is often used in combination with other medications to treat various conditions, including GI disorders, motion sickness, and Parkinson's disease.
A pro-oxidant is a substance that promotes or enhances the formation of free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress and damage to cells and tissues. Pro-oxidants can be chemical compounds that donate electrons to form a free radical, or they can be substances that remove electrons from molecules, thus making them more unstable.<br><br>Examples of pro-oxidants include:<br><br> Peroxide<br> Hydrogen peroxide<br> Radon<br> Ultraviolet radiation<br> Smoking and secondhand smoke<br> Air pollution<br> Some food ingredients, such as methionine and ascrobic acid<br><br>The opposite of a pro-oxidant is an antioxidant, which works to neutralize or remove free radicals and prevent oxidative stress.