| reversible | Capable of going through a series of changes in either direction, forward or backward, as a reversible chemical reaction. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| reversible calcinosis | A form of calcinosis sometimes observed in patients who constantly ingest large quantities of milk and alkaline medicines, as in the treatment of peptic ulcer. (05 Mar 2000) |
| reversible colloid | A colloid that is again soluble in water after having been dried at ordinary temperature. Synonym: stable colloid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| reversible decortication | A temporary loss of function of the cerebral cortex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| reversible hydrocolloid | A hydrocolloid composed of a base substance whose physical state may be changed to that of a liquid by the application of heat and then changed to that of an elastic gel by cooling. (05 Mar 2000) |
| reversible hydrogenase | <enzyme> Isolated from heterocysts and vegetative cells of anabena Registry number: EC 1.12.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| reversible process | <chemistry> A cyclic process carried out by a hypothetical pathway, which leaves the universe exactly the same as it was before the process, no real process is reversible. For chemical systems we consider a process at equilibrium to be reversible. Examples are phase transitions that occur at the melting point or boiling point temperatures at 1 atm pressure. (09 Jan 1998) |
| reversible reaction | A chemical reaction that takes place in either direction i.e., from the forward or reverse direction; ionization is such a reaction, as are reaction's involving racemases, isomerases, mutases, transferases, etc. (05 Mar 2000) |
| reversible shock | Shock that will respond to treatment and from which recovery is possible. (05 Mar 2000) |
| basal metabolic rate | <biochemistry, biology> The metabolic rate as measured under basal conditions: 12 hours after eating, after a restful sleep, no exercise or activity preceding test, elimination of emotional excitement and occurring in a comfortable temperature. Acronym: BMR (15 Nov 1997) |
| brain diseases, metabolic | Metabolic disorders which lead to pathological changes and/or functional deviations of the brain. (12 Dec 1998) |
| rate, basal metabolic | A measure of the rate of metabolism. For example, someone with an overly active thyroid will have an elevated basal metabolic rate. (12 Dec 1998) |
| metabolic | 1. <biology> Of or pertaining to metamorphosis; pertaining to, or involving, change. 2. <physiology> Of or pertaining to metabolism; as, metabolic activity; metabolic force. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| metabolic acidosis | <biochemistry> A metabolic derangement of acid-base balance where the blood pH is abnormally low. Causes include haemorrhagic shock, cardiogenic shock, severe dehydration, sepsis, toxic ingestion (for example isopropyl alcohol, methanol), alcoholic ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, renal failure and diabetic ketoacidosis. Respiratory acidosis will occur if the lungs are not ventilating properly. (27 Jun 1999) |
| metabolic alkalosis | <biochemistry> A metabolic derangement where the pH of the blood is abnormally high (basic). This condition may result from hyperventilation, the use of a particular drug, excessive vomiting or dehydration (contraction alkalosis). (27 Jun 1999) |