| amplify | 1. To render larger, more extended, or more intense, and the like; used especially of telescopes, microscopes, etc. 2. To enlarge by addition or discussion; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand; to make much of. "Troilus and Cressida was written by a Lombard author, but much amplified by our English translator." (Dryden) Origin: F. Amplifier, L. Amplificare. See Ample, -fy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
|---|---|
| Ampligase | <enzyme> Commercial enzyme used in ligase chain reaction to amplify DNA Registry number: EC 6.5.1.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| amplitude | 1. State of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions; size. "The cathedral of Lincoln . . . Is a magnificent structure, proportionable to the amplitude of the diocese." (Fuller) 2. Largeness, in a figurative sense; breadth; abundance; fullness. Of extent of capacity or intellectual powers. "Amplitude of mind." . "Amplitude of comprehension." . Of extent of means or resources. "Amplitude of reward." . 3. <astronomy> The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator. The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object. 4. The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range. 5. <physics> The extent of a movement measured from the starting point or position of equilibrium; applied especially to vibratory movements. 6. <mathematics> An angle upon which the value of some function depends; a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions. Magnetic amplitude, the angular distance of a heavenly body, when on the horizon, from the magnetic east or west point as indicated by the compass. The difference between the magnetic and the true or astronomical amplitude (see 3 above) is the "variation of the compass." Origin: L. Amplitudo, fr. Amplus: cf. F. Amplitude. See Ample. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| amplitude of accommodation | The difference in refractivity of the eye at rest and when fully accommodated. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amplitude of convergence | The distance between the near point and far point of convergence. Synonym: range of convergence. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amplitude of pulse | See: average pulse magnitude, peak magnitude. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ampoule | A small glass or plastic container capable of being sealed so as to preserve its contents in a sterile condition, used principally for containing sterile parenteral solutions (American English: ampule). (18 Nov 1997) |
| amprolium | <chemical> 1-((4-amino-2-propyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl)-2-methylpyridinium chloride. Veterinary coccidiostat that interferes with thiamine metabolism. It may cause thiamine deficiency. Pharmacological action: coccidiostats. Chemical name: Pyridinium, 1-((4-amino-2-propyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl)-2-methyl-, chloride, monohydrochloride (12 Dec 1998) |
| amprotropine phosphate | 3-Diethylamino-2,2-dimethylpropyl tropate phosphate;an antispasmodic, similar in action to atropine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ampule | A hermetically sealed container, usually made of glass, containing a sterile medicinal solution, or powder to be made up in solution, to be used for subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection. Synonym: ampoule. Origin: L. Ampulla (05 Mar 2000) |
| ampulla | Origin: L. 1. A narrow-necked vessel having two handles and bellying out like a jug. 2. A cruet for the wine and water at Mass. The vase in which the holy oil for chrism, unction, or coronation is kept. 3. <biology> Any membranous bag shaped like a leathern bottle, as the dilated end of a vessel or duct; especially the dilations of the semicircular canals of the ear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ampulla canaliculi lacrimalis | A slight dilation at the angle of the lacrimal canaliculus immediately beyond the lacrimal punctum. Synonym: ampulla canaliculi lacrimalis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ampulla chyli | A dilated sac at the lower end of the thoracic duct into which the intestinal trunk and two lumbar lymphatic trunks open; it occurs inconstantly and when present is located posterior to the aorta on the anterior aspect of the bodies of the first and second lumbar vertebrae. Synonym: ampulla chyli, chyle cistern, chylocyst, Pecquet's cistern, Pecquet's reservoir, receptaculum chyli, receptaculum pecqueti. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ampulla ductus deferentis | The dilation of the ductus deferens where it approaches its contralateral partner just before it is joined by the duct of the seminal vesicle. Synonym: ampulla ductus deferentis, Henle's ampulla. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ampulla ductus lacrimalis | Incorrect term for ampulla of lacrimal canaliculus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amph- |
(amph(i)-) [Gr. amphi on both sides] a prefix meaning on both sides; around or about; double.
출처: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspz...
|
|---|---|
| amphiarthrodial |
(am
출처: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspz...
|
| amphicentric |
(am
출처: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspz...
|
| amphitrichous |
(am
출처: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspz...
|
| AMP deaminase |
(AMP de
출처: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspz...
|
| AMP | a surgeon who remove part or all of a limb |
|---|---|
| AMP | someone who has had a limb removed by amputation |