scotopic
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crp
- noun a byproduct of inflammation; a globulin that is found in the blood in some cases of acute inflammation
C-reactive protein.
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training
- noun activity leading to skilled behavior
preparation; grooming.
- noun the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
education; breeding.
- a woman of breeding and refinement
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tartrazine
(Chem.) An artificial dyestuff obtained as an orange-yellow powder, and regarded as a phenyl hydrazine derivative of tartaric and sulphonic acids.
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moire
- noun silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern
watered-silk.
- adjective satellite (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
watered.
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speck
- noun a very small spot
pinpoint.
- the plane was just a speck in the sky
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
particle; atom; molecule; corpuscle; mote.
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mutagen
- noun any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation
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specificity
- noun the quality of being specific rather than general
- add a desirable note of specificity to the discussion
- the specificity of the symptoms of the disease
- noun the quality of being specific to a particular organism
- host specificity of a parasite
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analysis
- noun an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
- noun the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
analytic thinking.
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dentinal
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conferral
- noun the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
conferment; bestowment; bestowal.
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photopic
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decrement
- noun the amount by which something decreases
decrease.
- noun a process of becoming smaller or shorter
decrease.
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decrement
- noun the amount by which something decreases
decrease.
- noun a process of becoming smaller or shorter
decrease.
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collimator
- noun a small telescope attached to a large telescope to use in setting the line of the larger one
- noun optical device consisting of a tube containing a convex achromatic lens at one end and a slit at the other with the slit at the focus of the lens; light rays leave the slit as a parallel beam
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thimerosal
- noun a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic
sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate; Merthiolate.
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speck
- noun a very small spot
pinpoint.
- the plane was just a speck in the sky
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
particle; atom; molecule; corpuscle; mote.
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polarimetric
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threshold
- noun the starting point for a new state or experience
- on the threshold of manhood
- noun the smallest detectable sensation
limen.
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slider
- noun a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
slipper; skidder.
- noun someone who races the luge
luger.
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sulfite
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analysis
- noun an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
- noun the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
analytic thinking.
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gluten
- noun a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough
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achievable
- adjective satellite capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
manageable; accomplishable; doable; realizable.
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encoding
- noun the activity of converting data or information into code
encryption.
- verb convert information into code
encode.
- encode pictures digitally
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nuclease
- noun general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units
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tuberculin
- noun a sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium; used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
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neuroleptic
- noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
antipsychotic; neuroleptic agent; major tranquilliser; antipsychotic agent; major tranquilizer; antipsychotic drug; neuroleptic drug; major tranquillizer.
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kernel
- noun the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
meat.
- black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell
- noun a single whole grain of a cereal
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intercultural
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assay
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
check.
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
- noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
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methacholine
- noun parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity
Mecholyl.
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testing
- noun the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
- they agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons
- noun an examination of the characteristics of something
- there are laboratories for commercial testing
- it involved testing thousands of children for smallpox
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pheromonal
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hydrophone
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decrease
- noun a change downward
drop-off; lessening.
- there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
- there was a sharp drop-off in sales
- noun a process of becoming smaller or shorter
decrement.
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index
- noun a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
- noun a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
index number; indicator; indicant.
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homograft
- noun tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft
allograft.
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exponent
- noun a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
advocator; proponent; advocate.
- noun someone who expounds and interprets or explains
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mechanoreceptor
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test
- noun trying something to find out about it
trial; trial run; tryout.
- a sample for ten days free trial
- a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
- noun any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
mental testing; mental test; psychometric test.
- the test was standardized on a large sample of students
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mammographic
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curve
- noun the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
curved shape.
- noun a line on a graph representing data
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calibration
- noun the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
standardisation; standardization.
- the thermometer needed calibration
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tactile
- adjective of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
tactual; haptic.
- haptic data
- a tactile reflex
- adjective satellite producing a sensation of touch
tactual.
- tactile qualities
- the tactual luxury of stroking silky human hair
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threshold
- noun the starting point for a new state or experience
- on the threshold of manhood
- noun the smallest detectable sensation
limen.
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insulin
- noun hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
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training
- noun activity leading to skilled behavior
preparation; grooming.
- noun the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
education; breeding.
- a woman of breeding and refinement
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heighten
- verb become more extreme
rise.
- verb make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity
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rating
- noun an appraisal of the value of something
valuation; evaluation.
- he set a high valuation on friendship
- noun act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
evaluation.
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radiometric
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improve
- verb to make better
better; amend; ameliorate; meliorate.
- The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
- verb get better
better; ameliorate; meliorate.
- The weather improved toward evening
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ultrahigh
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degrade
- verb reduce the level of land, as by erosion
- verb reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
take down; demean; disgrace; put down.
- She tends to put down younger women colleagues
- His critics took him down after the lecture
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profile
- noun an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
- a biochemical profile of blood
- a psychological profile of serial killers
- noun an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
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bacitracin
- noun a polypeptide antibiotic of known chemical structure effective against several types of Gram-positive organisms; usually applied locally
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foveal
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matrix
- noun (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
- noun (geology) amass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded
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stomatal
- adjective relating to or of the nature of or having a mouth or mouthlike opening
stomatous.
- adjective relating to or constituting plant stomata
stomatous.
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minimization
- noun the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position
minimisation.
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parameter
- noun a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
parametric quantity.
- noun any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance
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antibiotic
- noun a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections
antibiotic drug.
- when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs
- adjective of or relating to antibiotic drugs
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vary
- verb become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
alter; change.
- her mood changes in accordance with the weather
- The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
- verb be at variance with; be out of line with
depart; deviate; diverge.
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succinylcholine
- noun a muscle relaxant for striated muscle that is used as an adjunct to anesthesia during certain surgical procedures
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matrix
- noun (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
- noun (geology) amass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded
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assay
- noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
check.
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
- noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
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spectral
- adjective of or relating to a spectrum
- spectral colors
- spectral analysis
- adjective satellite resembling or characteristic of a phantom
spiritual; ghostlike; phantasmal; ghostly; apparitional.
- a ghostly face at the window
- a phantasmal presence in the room
- spectral emanations
- spiritual tappings at a seance
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decline
- noun change toward something smaller or lower
diminution.
- noun a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
declination.
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calibration
- noun the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument
standardisation; standardization.
- the thermometer needed calibration
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sulfonamide
- noun antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA
sulfa drug; sulfa; sulpha.
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reaction
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
chemical reaction.
- there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water
- noun an idea evoked by some experience
- his reaction to the news was to start planning what to do
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range
- noun an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
ambit; reach; orbit; compass; scope.
- a piano has a greater range than the human voice
- the ambit of municipal legislation
- within the compass of this article
- within the scope of an investigation
- outside the reach of the law
- in the political orbit of a world power
- noun the limits within which something can be effective
reach.
- range of motion
- he was beyond the reach of their fire
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tactual
- adjective of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
tactile; haptic.
- haptic data
- a tactile reflex
- adjective satellite producing a sensation of touch
tactile.
- tactile qualities
- the tactual luxury of stroking silky human hair
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detector
- noun any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
sensing element; sensor.
- noun rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave
demodulator.
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vector
- noun a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
- noun a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction
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capsaicin
- noun colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
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curve
- noun the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
curved shape.
- noun a line on a graph representing data
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notch
- noun a V-shaped indentation
- noun the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
mountain pass; pass.
- we got through the pass before it started to snow
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index
- noun a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
- noun a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
index number; indicator; indicant.
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physiognomic
Of or pertaining to physiognomy; according with the principles of physiognomy. --
Phys`i*og*nom"ic*al*ly, adv.
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maximum
- noun the largest possible quantity
upper limit.
- noun the greatest possible degree
uttermost; utmost; level best.
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setting
- noun the context and environment in which something is set
scene.
- the perfect setting for a ghost story
- noun the state of the environment in which a situation exists
scope; background.
- you can't do that in a university setting
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pressor
- noun any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
vasoconstrictor; vasoconstrictive.
- adjective increasing (or tending to increase) blood pressure
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attainable
- adjective satellite capable of being attained or accomplished
come-at-able.
- choose an attainable goal
- art is not something that is come-at-able by dint of study
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deteriorate
- verb become worse or disintegrate
- verb grow worse
drop; devolve; degenerate.
- Her condition deteriorated
- Conditions in the slums degenerated
- The discussion devolved into a shouting match
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dentin
- noun a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
dentine.
- noun bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
dentine.
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distribution
- noun (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
statistical distribution.
- noun the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
dispersion.
- worldwide in distribution
- the distribution of nerve fibers
- in complementary distribution
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