| DBS | deep brain stimulation; Denis Browne splint; despeciated bovine serum; Diamond-Blackfan syndrome; di... |
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| DLT | dihydroepiandrosterone loading test; double lung transplantation; double-lumen endotracheal tube |
| dpdt | double-pole double-throw [switch] |
| DRID | double radial immunodiffusion; double radioisotope derivative |
| DS | dead air space; dead space; deep sedative; deep sleep; defined substrate; dehydroepiandrosterone sul... |
| CHIN | Community Health Information Network |
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| ds | Anti-double stranded |
| dsDNA | Anti-double-stranded DNA |
| db | Double Bind |
| DFPP | Double Filtration Plasmapheresis |
| double chin | A fatty puffing under the chin. Synonym: double chin. Origin: L. Dim. Of bucca, cheek (05 Mar 2000) |
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| galoche chin | An abnormally narrow, protruding chin. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| palm-chin reflex | Unilateral (sometimes bilateral) contraction of the mentalis and orbicularis oris muscles caused by a brisk scratch made on the palm of the ipsilateral hand. Synonym: palm-chin reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chin | The anatomical frontal portion of the mandible, also known as the mentum, that contains the line of fusion of the two separate halves of the mandible (symphysis menti). This line of fusion divides inferiorly to enclose a triangular area called the mental protuberance. On each side, inferior to the second premolar tooth, is the mental foramen for the passage of blood vessels and a nerve. (12 Dec 1998) |
| chin cap | An extraoral appliance designed to exert an upward and backward force on the mandible by applying pressure to the chin, thereby preventing forward growth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chin jerk | A spasmodic contraction of the temporal muscles following a downward tap on the loosely hanging mandible. Synonym: chin jerk, chin reflex, jaw jerk, mandibular reflex, masseter reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chin muscle | <anatomy, muscle> Origin, incisor fossa of mandible; insertion, skin of chin; action, raises and wrinkles skin of chin, thus elevating the lower lip; nerve supply, facial. Synonym: musculus mentalis, chin muscle, musculus levator labii inferioris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chin reflex | A spasmodic contraction of the temporal muscles following a downward tap on the loosely hanging mandible. Synonym: chin jerk, chin reflex, jaw jerk, mandibular reflex, masseter reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| transverse muscle of chin | <anatomy> Inconstant fibres of the depressor anguli oris musculus continue into the neck and cross to the opposite side inferior to the chin. Synonym: musculus transversus menti, transverse muscle of chin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bufadienolides (two double bonds) | Bufatrienolides (three double bonds), etc; they have varying numbers of hydroxyl groups at positions 3, 5, 14, and 16, and these may be further substituted. For structure, see steroids. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bufenolides (one double bond) | (05 Mar 2000) |
| carbon-carbon double bond isomerases | <enzyme> Enzymes that catalyze the shifting of a carbon-carbon double bond from one position to another within the same molecule. Registry number: EC 5.3.3 (12 Dec 1998) |
| RNA, double-stranded | RNA consisting of two strands as opposed to the more prevalent single-stranded RNA. most of the double-stranded segments are formed from transcription of DNA by intramolecular base-pairing of inverted complementary sequences separated by a single-stranded loop. Some double-stranded segments of RNA are normal in all organisms. (12 Dec 1998) |
| conjugated double bonds | Two or more double bond separated by each single bond. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prospective, randomised, double-blind clinical trial | <statistics> A clinical trial in which the method for analysing data has been specified in the protocol before the study has begun (prospective), the patients have been randomly assigned to receive either the study drug or alternative treatment, and in which neither the patient nor the physician conducting the study know which treatment is being given to the patient. (13 Nov 1997) |
| double | 1. To increase by adding an equal number, quantity, length, value, or the like; multiply by two; to double a sum of money; to double a number, or length. "Double six thousand, and then treble that." (Shak) 2. To make of two thicknesses or folds by turning or bending together in the middle; to fold one part upon another part of; as, to double the leaf of a book, and the like; to clinch, as the fist; often followed by up; as, to double up a sheet of paper or cloth. "Then the old man Was wroth, and doubled up his hands." (Tennyson) 3. To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as. "Thus reenforced, against the adverse fleet, Still doubling ours, brave Rupert leads the way." (Dryden) 4. To pass around or by; to march or sail round, so as to reverse the direction of motion. "Sailing along the coast, the doubled the promontory of Carthage." (Knolles) 5. To unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two. Origin: OE. Doblen, dublen, doublen, F. Doubler, fr. L. Duplare, fr. Duplus. See Double. 1. Twice as much; twice the number, sum, quantity, length, value, and the like. "If the thief be found, let him pay double." (Ex. Xxii. 7) 2. Among compositors, a doublet (see Doublet. 2); among pressmen, a sheet that is twice pulled, and blurred. 3. That which is doubled over or together; a doubling; a plait; a fold. "Rolled up in sevenfold double Of plagues." (Marston) 4. A turn or circuit in running to escape pursues; hence, a trick; a shift; an artifice. "These men are too well acquainted with the chase to be flung off by any false steps or doubles." (Addison) 5. Something precisely equal or counterpart to another; a counterpart. Hence, a wraith. "My charming friend . . . Has, I am almost sure, a double, who preaches his afternoon sermons for him." (Atlantic Monthly) 6. A player or singer who prepares to take the part of another player in his absence; a substitute. 7. Double beer; strong beer. 8. A feast in which the antiphon is doubled, hat is, said twice, before and after the Psalms, instead of only half being said, as in simple feasts. 9. A game between two pairs of players; as, a first prize for doubles. 10. An old term for a variation, as in Bach's Suites. 1. Twofold; multiplied by two; increased by its equivalent; made twice as large or as much, etc. "Let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me." (2 Kings II. 9) "Darkness and tempest make a double night." (Dryden) 2. Being in pairs; presenting two of a kind, or two in a set together; coupled. "[Let] The swan, on still St. Mary's lake, Float double, swan and shadow." (Wordsworth) 3. Divided into two; acting two parts, one openly and the other secretly; equivocal; deceitful; insincere. "With a double heart do they speak." (Ps. Xii. 2) 4. <botany> Having the petals in a flower considerably increased beyond the natural number, usually as the result of cultivation and the expense of the stamens, or stamens and pistils. The white water lily and some other plants have their blossoms naturally double. Double is often used as the first part of a compound word, generally denoting two ways, or twice the number, quantity, force, etc, twofold, or having two. Double base, or Double bass . Same as Double-quick. Double window, a window having two sets of glazed sashes with an air space between them. Origin: OE. Doble, duble, double, OF. Doble, duble, double, F. Double, fr. L. Duplus, fr. The root of duo two, and perh. That of plenus full; akin to Gr. Double. See Two, and Full, and cf. Diploma, Duple. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| double chin |
a fold of fatty tissue under the chin
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