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Q - Symbol for ubiquinone .
q - Symbol for the long arm of a chromosome.
The ordinal number quintillion in a series.
Q - Symbol for ubiquinone .
q - Symbol for the long arm of a chromosome.
1. Four footed.
2. Animals having four feet.
The determination of the proportionate quantities of the constituents of a compound.
Differential staining of chromosomes to elicit chromosome bands (Q bands), consisting of examination of the chromosomes by fluorescence microscopy after they have been stained with quinacrine mustard or quinacrine hydrochloride. Called also quinacrine banding .
Pertaining to quality.
1. In a manner denoting or expressing a quantity.
2. Relating to the proportionate quantities or to the amount of the constituents of a compound.
See Q band.
In a qualitative manner.
1. A characteristic, as of energy or mass, susceptible of precise physical measurement.
2. A measurable amount.
In the QRS complex, the initial downward (negative) deflection, related to the initial phase of depolarization (excitation) of the ventricular myocardium and the depolarization of the interventricular septum.
1. Peculiar and essential character; nature.
2. Degree of excellence.
3. A distinguishing attribute.
4. In radiology, the ability of a particular form or type of ionizing radiation to penetrate matter.
One of the very small increments or parcels into which many forms of energy are subdivided.
The portion of the electrocardiogram comprising the Q, R, and S waves, together representing ventricular depolarization.
A system for verifying and maintaining a desired level of quality in a product or process by careful planning, use of proper equipment, continued inspection, and corrective action where required.
1. Restriction of freedom of movement of apparently well individuals who have been exposed to infectious disease, which is imposed for the usual maximal incubation period of the disease.
2. A period (originally of 40 days' duration) of detention of vessels, vehicles, or travelers coming from infected or suspected ports or places.
3. The place where persons are detained for inspection.
4. To detain or isolate on account of suspected contagion.
See "quadrate lobe of liver."
The determination, indication, or expression of the quantity of.
1. (For liver function): A test based on excretion of hippuric acid following the administration of sodium benzoate.
2. Prothrombin time.
See "lobus quadratus hepatis."
1. Distinguished by having a characteristic, as of energy or mass, susceptible of precise physical measurement.
2. Having a measured amount.
The state of being at rest; quiet.
Paralysis of all four limbs.
The state of being measurable.
See Q band .
1. Four footed.
2. An animal having four feet.
1. Denoting or expressing a quantity.
2. Relating to the proportionate quantities or to the amount of the constituents of a compound.
The ordinal number quintillion in a series.