| disc- |
A random-access storage component of a computer system.
Ãâó: www.islandone.org/MMSG/aasm/AASMGlossary.html
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| discrimination |
An intentional or unintentional act which adversely affects employment opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, marital status, or national origin, or other factors such as age (under particular laws.) See Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
Ãâó: www.uri.edu/affirmative_action/definitions.html
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| disc- |
The central portion of the cap.
Ãâó: www.main.nc.us/naturenotebook/fungi/fungalterms.ht...
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| discectomy |
The surgical removal of all or part of a herniated intervertebral disc compressing a nerve root. When microscopic or visually aided surgical techniques are used, this procedure is referred to as microdiscectomy. The procedure can also be done through a small incision using indirect visualization (percutaneous discectomy).
Ãâó: www.backguide.com/glossary.htm
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| discoidal cleavage |
meroblastic cleavage in which a disk of cells is produced at the animal pole of the zygote (as in bird eggs)
Ãâó: pages.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~becker/HatchingProgram/Can...
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