| disintegrins | <chemical> A family of polypeptides purified from snake venoms, which contain the arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (rgd) sequence. The rgd tripeptide binds to integrin receptors and thus competitively inhibits normal integrin-ligand interactions. Disintegrins thus block adhesive functions and act as platelet aggregation inhibitors. Pharmacological action: platelet aggregation inhibitors. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| disinterested | Not influenced by regard to personal interest or advantage; free from selfish motive; having no relation of interest or feeling; not biased or prejudiced; as, a disinterested decision or judge. "The happiness of disinterested sacrifices." (Channing) Synonym: Unbiased, impartial, uninterested, indifferent. Origin: Cf. Disinteressed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| disinterestedness | The state or quality of being disinterested; impartiality. "That perfect disinterestedness and self-devotion of which man seems to be incapable, but which is sometimes found in woman." (Macaulay) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| disinvagination | Relieving an invagination. (05 Mar 2000) |