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101diffusibly — See diffusible. * * * …
102peptone — peptonelike, adj. peptonic /pep ton ik/, adj. peptonoid /pep teuh noyd /, n. /pep tohn/, n. Biochem. any of a class of diffusible, soluble substances into which proteins are converted by partial hydrolysis. [1855 60; < G Pepton < Gk peptón, neut …
103animal development — Introduction the processes that lead eventually to the formation of a new animal starting from cells derived from one or more parent individuals. Development thus occurs following the process by which a new generation of organisms is produced by …
104biological development — Introduction the progressive changes in size, shape, and function during the life of an organism by which its genetic potentials (genotype) are translated into functioning mature systems (phenotype). Most modern philosophical outlooks would …
105nervous system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction system that conducts stimuli from sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord and that conducts impulses back to other parts of the body. As with other higher vertebrates, the human nervous system has two main… …
106renal system — ▪ anatomy Introduction in humans (human body), organ system that includes the kidneys, where urine is produced, and the ureters, bladder, and urethra for the passage, storage, and voiding of urine. In many respects the human excretory, or… …
107nondiffusible — adjective Not diffusible …
108quorum sensing — noun A proposed method of communication between bacterial cells by the release and sensing of small diffusible signal molecules …
109atmolysis — Separation of mixed gases by passing them through a porous diaphragm, the lighter gases diffusing through at a faster rate. [atmo + G. lysis, dissolution] * * * at·mol·y·sis ət mäl ə səs, at n, pl y·ses .sēz the act or process of separating… …
110bound — 1. Limited, circumscribed; enclosed. 2. Denoting a substance, such as iodine, phosphorus, calcium, morphine, or another drug, that is not in readily diffusible form but exists in combination with a high–molecular weight …
