Many of the scientific terms found in the abstracts, articles and lay translations presented on our site are included in this section. We are continually adding terminology found in both new and existing documents.
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1. Alpha cell (definition 1).
2. Acidophil (definition 2).
3. Amacrine cell.
1. That on which or at which abutting occurs.
2. A part of a structure that sustains thrust or pressure.
3. A tooth or root used as an anchorage for either a fixed or a removable dental prosthesis, or any other device serving the same purpose.
1. Alpha cell (definition 1).
2. Acidophil (definition 2).
3. Amacrine cell.
1. The quality or fact of being abnormal.
2. A malformation or deformity.
Having the capability to take in or assimilate, as to take up substances into or across tissues, e.g., the skin, intestine, or kidney tubules.
(AKAP) Proteins that tether (anchor) protein kinase A to subcellular sites. (JC)
In a manner that is not normal; contrary to the usual structure, position, condition, behavior, or rule.
A measure of the amount of light absorbed by a substance suspended in a matrix. The matrix may be gaseous, liquid, or solid in nature. Most biologically active compounds (e.g., proteins) absorb light in the ultraviolet (UV) or visible light portion of the spectrum. Absorbance is used to quantitate (measure) the concentration of the substance in question (e.g., substance dissolved in a liquid).
As A - Symbol for "accommodation," "adenine" or "adenosine," "ampere," "anode," and "anterior."
As A - Symbol for "alveolar gas."
As A - Symbol for "absorbance," "activity" (def. 3), "admittance," "area," and "mass number."
As a - Symbol for "accommodation" and "atto-."
As a - Symbol for "arterial blood."
As a - Symbol for "specific absorptivity," "acceleration," and "activity" (def. 2).
As a - Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet; symbol for "Bunsen coefficient," the heavy chain of IgA, and the alpha chain of hemoglobin.
To do away with; annul.
1. Taken in or assimilated, as substances taken into or across tissues, e.g., the skin, intestine, or kidney tubules.
2. Having reacted with radiation energy so as to attenuate it.
3. Having retained specific wavelengths of radiation incident upon a substance, either increasing its temperature or changing the energy state of its molecules.
A decrease in the severity of a pain or a symptom.
Done away with; annulled.
The amount of energy from ionizing radiations absorbed per unit mass of matter, expressed in rads.
A shortened form of a word or phrase used for brevity, especially in writing.
1. The premature expulsion from the uterus of the products of conception--of the embryo, or of a nonviable fetus. The classic symptoms, usually present in each type of abortion, are uterine contractions, uterine hemorrhage, dilatation of the cervix, and presentation or expulsion of all or part of the products of conception.
2. Premature stoppage of a natural or a pathological process.
That which absorbs.
A shortened form of a word or phrase used for brevity, especially in writing.
A fetus weighing less than 500 grams (17 ounces) or being of less than 20 completed weeks' gestational age at the time of expulsion from the uterus, having no chance of survival.
1. The uptake of substances into or across tissues, e.g., skin, intestine, and kidney tubules.
2. In radiology, the taking up of energy by matter with which the radiation interacts.
1. The part of the body of a mammal between the thorax and the pelvis; belly.
2. The cavity of this part of the body containing most of the digestive organs.
Rubbing away the external covering or layer of a part.
1. Absorptivity.
2. See "linear absorption coefficient."
3. See "mass absorption coefficient."
Pertaining to the abdomen. Called also "celiac."
1. Broken or as if broken off.
2. Sudden, hasty.
3. So quick as to seem rude.
4. Disconnected.
5. Steep.
One of the cells of the intestinal epithelium, having a brush border made up of many closely packed parallel microvilli, and believed to be associated with absorption, particularly of macromolecules.
The body cavity located inferior to the diaphragm and superior to the pelvis, forming the superior and major part of the abdominopelvic cavity.
A localized collection of pus buried in tissues, organs, or confined spaces.
A measure of the amount of light absorbed by a solution, defined as the absorbance per unit concentration per unit length of light path. By Beer's law, absorptivity is proportional to the concentration of the absorbing solute. Called also "absorbancy index," "absorption constant," "absorption coefficient," and "extinction coefficient."
The space within the trunk between the diaphragm and the inferior boundary of the lesser pelvis; it is divided into the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity.
Localized collections of pus buried in tissues, organs, or confined spaces.
To refrain from the use of or indulgence in food, stimulants, or sexual intercourse.
Wandering or deviating from the usual or normal course.
Free from limitations; unlimited; uncombined.
1. A summary or epitome of a book, paper, or case history.
2. Considered apart from a particular instance.
3. Expressing a quality apart from an object.
4. Having only intrinsic form with little or no pictorial representation.
1. Deviation from the usual course or condition.
2. Unequal refraction or focalization of light rays by a lens, resulting in degradation of the image they produce.
3. In cardiology, aberrant electrical impulse conduction.
1. A scale with its zero at absolute zero (-273.15oC, -459.67oF).
2. Kelvin scale.
1. An extremely plentiful or oversufficient quantity or supply.
2. Overflowing fullness.
1. The quality of being able to do something; physical, mental, financial, or legal power to perform.
2. A natural or acquired skill or talent.
1. A scale with its zero at absolute zero (-273.15oC, -459.67oF).
2. Kelvin scale.
More than enough; amply sufficient.
Not normal; contrary to the usual structure, position, condition, behavior, or rule.
The frictional resistance generated in a fluid when two parallel planes are flowing at different velocities, defined as the frictional force per unit area times the separation of the planes divided by the relative velocity of the planes; measured in poises. Called also "dynamic velocity." Symbol η.
To touch, adjoin, or border upon.
1. The quality or fact of being abnormal.
2. Malformations, deformities, or anomalies.
The lowest possible temperature, designated as 0 on the Kelvin scale or Rankine scale; by definition this is equivalent to -273.15°C or -459.67°F.
1. That on which or at which abutting occurs.
2. A part of a structure that sustains thrust or pressure.
3. A tooth or root used as an anchorage for either a fixed or a removable dental prosthesis, or any other device serving the same purpose.