| macrostate | <chemistry> A time-average of many microstates, this is a state of the system that can actually be observed. (09 Jan 1998) |
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| macrostereognosis | An error of perception in which objects appear larger than they are. Origin: macro-+ G. Stereos, solid, + gnosis, recognition (05 Mar 2000) |
| macrostomia | Greatly exaggerated width of the mouth, resulting from failure of union of the maxillary and mandibular processes, with extension of the oral orifice toward the ear. The defect may be unilateral or bilateral. (12 Dec 1998) |
| macrotetralide synthase | <enzyme> From streptomyces chrysomallus subsp. Macrotetralidi; has both esterase and hydrolase activities Registry number: EC 3.1.1.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| macrotetrolide synthase | <enzyme> Catalyses the formation of cyclic polyester antibiotic (macrotetrolides) from nactinic acids; from actinomycete mycelium Registry number: EC 6.1.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| macrotia | Congenital excessive enlargement of the auricle, particularly the pinna. Origin: macro-+ G. Ous, ear (05 Mar 2000) |
| macrotome | An instrument for making gross anatomical sections. Origin: macro-+ G. Tome, cutting (05 Mar 2000) |
| macrotous | <zoology> Large-eared. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| macroural | <zoology> Same as Macrura, Macrural, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| macrozoospore | <botany> A large motile spore having four vibratile cilia; found in certain green algae. Origin: Macro- + zoospore. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| macrura | <zoology> A subdivision of decapod Crustacea, having the abdomen largely developed. It includes the lobster, prawn, shrimp, and many similar forms. Cf. Decapoda. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Long + tail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| macrural | <zoology> Same as Macrurous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| macruran | <zoology> One of the Macrura. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| macruroid | <zoology> Like or pertaining to the Macrura. Origin: Macrura. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| macrurous | <zoology> Of or pertaining to the Macrura; having a long tail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |