| macrolides | A group of organic compounds that contain a macrocyclic lactone ring linked glycosidically to one or more sugar moieties. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| macrology | Long and tedious talk without much substance; superfluity of words. Origin: L. Macrologia, Gr.; long + discourse: cf. F. Macrologie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| macromastia | Macromazia Abnormally large breasts. See: hypermastia. Origin: macro-+ G. Mastos, breast (05 Mar 2000) |
| macromelanosome | A large spherical melanosome (1 to 6 u in diameter) formed in the cytoplasm of melanocytes in cafe-au-lait spots and other melanocytic disorders. Synonym: macromelanosome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| macromelia | Abnormal size of one or more of the limbs. Synonym: megalomelia. Origin: macro-+ G. Melos, limb (05 Mar 2000) |
| macromere | A blastomere of large size, as in amphibians. Origin: macro-+ G. Meros, part (05 Mar 2000) |
| macromerozoite | A large merozoite. Synonym: megamerozoite. Origin: macro-+ G. Meros, part, + zoon, animal (05 Mar 2000) |
| macrominerals | Inorganic nutrients needed in relatively high daily amounts (i.e., more than 100 mg per day) e.g., calcium, phosphorus, sodium, etc. Synonym: macrominerals. (05 Mar 2000) |
| macromolecular chemistry | The chemistry of macromolecules (e.g., proteins, nucleic acids) and polymers (nylon, polyethylene, etc). (05 Mar 2000) |
| macromolecule | Biological term relating to large molecules including, proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates, but probably not phospholipids. (18 Nov 1997) |
| macromonocyte | An unusually large monocyte. (05 Mar 2000) |
| macromyeloblast | An abnormally large myeloblast. (05 Mar 2000) |
| macronormoblast | 1. A large normoblast. 2. A large, incompletely haemoglobiniferous, nucleated red blood cell with a "cart-wheel" nucleus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| macronormochromoblast | A large erythroblast. Synonym: macronormochromoblast. (05 Mar 2000) |
| macronucleus | The larger nucleus (or sometimes nuclei) in ciliate protozoans. Derived from the micronucleus by a process of DNA polytenisation. The DNA in the macronucleus is actively transcribed. The macronucleus degenerates before conjugation. (18 Nov 1997) |
| maculate |
spotted or blotched, often caused by discontinuities in photobiont zone below upper cortex.
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| macrocyclic |
of rust life cycle, producing all five spore states; producing pycnia, aecia, uredinia and telia. cf. demicyclic, microcyclic.
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| macroconidium |
the larger, and generally diagnostic conidium of a fungus which also has microconidia (Nag Raj, 1993).
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| macrocyst |
in Myxomycota, an encysted aggregate of myamoebae; the resting form of a young plasmodium; the alternative to the sorocarp in some cellular slime moulds (Dictyosteliomycetes) (Hawksworth et al., 1983). cf. microcyst.
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| macrophage |
A large immune cell that devours invading pathogens and other intruders. Stimulates other immune cells by presenting them with small pieces of the invader. Macrophages can harbor large quantities of HIV without being killed, acting as reservoirs of the virus.
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| MAC | a sky filled with rows of cirrocumulus or small altocumulus clouds |
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| MAC | a suspension bridge across the channel between the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan |
| MAC | a heavy woolen cloth heavily napped and felted, often with a plaid design |
| MAC | a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes |
| MAC | a thick plaid blanket formerly used in NW US |
| MAC | a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material |
| MAC | a thick plaid blanket formerly used in NW US |
| MAC | a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes |
| MAC | a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material |
| MAC | (British) a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric |
| MAC | a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric |
| MAC | a printed impression that is blurred or doubled |