| root cap | <botany> A mass of parenchymtous cells which covers and protects the growing cells at the end of a root; a pileorhiza. The issue found at the apex of roots, overlying the root apical meristem and protecting it from friction as the root grows through the soil. Secretes a glycoprotein mucilage as a lubricant. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| phrygian cap | On cholecystography, an incomplete septum, or a fold in the gallbladder, whose shape suggests the liberty cap of the French Revolution. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plant root cap | A cone-shaped structure in plants made up of a mass of meristematic cells that covers and protects the tip of a growing root. It is the putative site of gravity sensing in plant roots. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cradle cap | <dermatology> A form of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp in infants that is characterised by flaky or scaly skin which may be reddened. May involve the skin on the nose, eyebrows, scalp, ears and skin of the trunk (in skin folds). A weak 0.5% hydrocortisone cream can be effective in controlling this problem. (27 Sep 1997) |
| head cap | A collapsed membranous vesicle that covers the anterior part of the nucleus of the spermatozoon, derived from the acrosomal granule; the carbohydrate-rich substance of the cap is associated with hydrolytic enzymes that aid in sperm penetration of the zona pellucida of the ovum. Synonym: head cap. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pyloric cap | Archaic term for duodenal cap. (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenal cap | The first portion of the duodenum, as seen in a roentgenogram or by fluoroscopy. Synonym: duodenal bulb. (05 Mar 2000) |
| enamel cap | The enamel covering the crown of a tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| knee cap dislocation | <orthopaedics> A dislocation of the knee cap most often occurs with the knee cap moving laterally (toward the outer aspect of the leg). Features include a partially flexed knee joint with obvious displacement of the knee cap laterally. Reduction is accomplished with knee joint extension and gently coaxing the knee cap back to the midline. (17 Dec 1997) |
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(1) the maximum allowable interest rate increase for adjustable rate mortgages. Caps embedded in mortgage agreements may limit the amount of upward change in the rate of interest at each adjustment period and provide a fixed maximum over which the rate cannot rise during the life of the loan. (2) an agreement negotiated between a buyer and seller. The buyer of a cap agreement pays a fee to the seller. ...
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College of American Pathologists
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Cumulonimbus characterized by the presence, mostly in its upper portion, of distinct cirriform parts of a clearly fibrous or striated structure, or a vast, more or less disorderly mass of hair. This type of cloud is usually accompanied by a shower, or by a thundershower, often with squalls and sometimes with hail; it frequently produces very well defined virga.
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Combat Air Patrol
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A warmer layer of air several thousand feet aloft, which completely inhibits, or delays the development of thunderstorms. Some caps are breakable, and others can keep an entire day thunderstorm-free. When a cap breaks, however, explosive thunderstorm development can result. Explanation: When air parcels rise, they must constantly be warmer than the surrounding air. Normally this is the case, but when a cap exists, the parcels rise into warmer air, making them cooler than the surrounding air. ...
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