| cellulose | <plant biology> A straight chain polysaccharide composed of _(1-4) linked glucose subunits. A major component of plant cell walls where it is found as microfibrils laid down in orthogonal layers. (13 Nov 1997) |
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| cellulose acetate | A polymer commonly used as a support medium for electrophoresis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cellulose acetate phthalate | A reaction product of phthalic anhydride and a partial acetate ester of cellulose; used as a tablet-coating agent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cellulose synthase | <enzyme, plant biology> A enzyme which assembles sugar molecules into cellulose (a major component of the cell walls of plant cells). (13 Nov 1997) |
| cellulose tape technique | Use of a piece of transparent cellulose tape applied to a glass slide to obtain perianal samples for identification of pinworm eggs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cellulose, oxidised | <chemical> A cellulose of varied carboxyl content retaining the fibrous structure. It is used as a local haemostatic and as a matrix for normal blood coagulation. Pharmacological action: haemostatics. Chemical name: Cellulose, 6-carboxy (12 Dec 1998) |
| cellulosic acid | See: oxidised cellulose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cellulosome | <plant biology> An organelle (essentially an organ within a cell) which breaks down cellulose (a structural carbohydrate found in plants) and is found in certain bacteria (specifically the ones which can digest cellulose). Origin: Gr. Soma = body (13 Nov 1997) |
| cellusome | <cell biology> A cellulose binding, cellulase containing, cell surface organelle in certain prokaryotes. Origin: Gr. Soma = body (18 Nov 1997) |
| CELO virus | <virology> A virus with characteristics of adenovirus, and similar to quail bronchitis virus. Synonym: chicken embryo lethal orphan virus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| celo- | 1. The celom. Origin: G. Koiloma, hollow (celom) 2. Hernia. Origin: G. Kele, hernia 3. The abdomen. See: celio-. Origin: G. Koilia, belly (05 Mar 2000) |
| celom | 1. The cavity between the splanchnic and somatic mesoderm in the embryo. Synonym: body cavity. Origin: G. Koiloma, a hollow (05 Mar 2000) |
| celomic | Relating to the body cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| celomic bay | Medial and lateral recesses at either side of the urogenital mesentery of the embryo, superior recess of the vestibule of the lesser peritoneal space; with the formation of the diaphragm, a portion of the right recess is cut off and becomes the infracardiac bursa; the portion below the diaphragm becomes the superior recess of the lesser peritoneal sac; the left recess is lost. Synonym: pneumatoenteric. (05 Mar 2000) |
| celomic metaplasia theory of endometriosis | That endometrial tissue arises directly from the peritoneal mesothelium. (05 Mar 2000) |