in+contact+with
101contact reconnaissance — Locating isolated units out of contact with the main force …
102contact inhibition — noun Date: 1965 cessation of cellular movement, growth, and division upon contact with other cells …
103contact organ — the dermal bony outgrowth or spicule projecting from a fin ray or scale margin and surrounded by the epidermis through which bony outgrowths may protrude. Present in those parts of the body and fins of the male which come in direct contact with… …
104contact sensitivity — Allergic response to contact with irritant, usually a hypersensitivity …
105contact mine — a naval mine designed to explode on contact with the hull of a ship. Cf. acoustic mine, magnetic mine. [1880 85] * * * …
106contact therapy — a form of radiotherapy in which a radioactive substance is brought into close contact with the part of the body being treated. Needles or capsules of the isotope may be implanted in or around a tumour so that the radiation they emit will destroy… …
107contact acne — acne produced by contact with any of numerous chemicals, including those used in cosmetic or grooming agents (see cosmetic a. and pomade a.) or in industry (see occupational a.). Called also a. artificialis and a. venenata …
108contact burn — a burn produced by direct contact with a chemical, hot object, or electric current …
109contact cancer — cancer developing in a part of the body in contact with a previously existing cancer …
110contact hemolysis — the hastened hemolysis of erythrocytes in contact with a surface …
