| pinocytosis |
A type of endocytosis whereby soluble molecules are taken up from outside the cell through the formation of vesicles.
Ãâó: www.jcu.edu.au/fmhms/school/pms/CGC/DictCellBiol.h...
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| pin |
A piece of "nail-like" metal. It usually is used for better retention of a filling.
Ãâó: www.dentistonweb.com/wisdomTooth/dictionary.shtml
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| pinch |
A compression of the walls of a vein or the roof and floor of a coal seam so as to "squeeze" out the coal.
Ãâó: www.netl.doe.gov/coal/Coal%20Primer/glossary.html
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| pinguecula |
A slightly raised, yellowish thickening of the white part of the eye (conjunctiva) adjacent to the cornea, typically caused by repeated sun and wind exposure.
Ãâó: www.mn-eye.com/aye_glossary.aspx
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| pine oil |
An oil extracted from pine trees as part of the manufacturing of paper. Used as a solvent and disinfectant in household cleaners, particularly pine cleaners, which contain as much as 40% pine oil. Not highly toxic, but many people have allergic reactions to pine oil
Ãâó: www.georgiastrait.org/toxicglossary3.php
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