| multivalvular | 1. Having many valves. 2. <zoology> Many-valved; having more than two valves; said of certain shells, as the chitons. Origin: Multi- + valve, valvular: cf. F. Multivalve. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| multivariate analysis | A set of techniques used when variation in several variables has to be studied simultaneously. In statistics, multivariate analysis is interpreted as any analytic method that allows simultaneous study of two or more dependent variables. (12 Dec 1998) |
| multivariate studies | The use of statistical techniques for the simultaneous investigations of the influence of several variables. (05 Mar 2000) |
| multivesicular bodies | Membrane-bound body's, 0.5 to 1.0 um wide, that occur in the cytoplasm of cells and contain a number of small vesicles; hydrolases (especially acid phosphatase) occur in the matrix. (05 Mar 2000) |
| multivesicular body | Secondary lysosome containing many vesicles of around 50 nm diameter. (18 Nov 1997) |
| multivocal | Signifying many different things; of manifold meaning; equivocal. "An ambiguous multivocal word." A multivocal word. Origin: Multi- + vocal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |