| starter | Short pre-existing polynucleotide chain towhich new deoxyribonucleotides can be added by DNA polymerase. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| starter tRNA | TRNA in prokaryotes containing a formyl-methionyl residue that initiates translation. Synonym: formyl-methionyl-tRNA, starter tRNA. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bubbler irrigation | <botany> An irrigation system which injects a slow trickle of water into the ground next to plant roots. (09 Oct 1997) |
| drip-suck irrigation | A type of drainage in which antibiotics are continuously infused into a cavity at the same time fluid is being drained (aspirated) from the cavity. Synonym: drip-suck irrigation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| irrigation | Washing by a stream of water or other fluid. Origin: L. Irrigatio, rigare = to carry water (18 Nov 1997) |