| figure eight | <molecular biology> An intermediate structure shaped like a figure eight which forms during the recombination process between two plasmids, or circular pieces, of DNA. The two pieces of DNA attached to each other by covalent bond at this point. (10 Mar 1998) |
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| figure-of-8 abnormality | A radiographic appearance associated with total anomalous drainage of the pulmonary venous circulation into enlarged right and anomalous left venae cavae, that produces a globular density above the heart; the silhouette suggests the figure 8. Synonym: snowman abnormality. (05 Mar 2000) |
| figure-of-8 bandage | A bandage applied alternately to two parts, usually two segments of a limb above and below the joint, in such a way that the turns describe the figure 8; used primarily for the treatment of fractures of the clavicle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| figure-of-8 suture | A suture utilizing criss-cross stitches, used to approximate fascial edges or the musculofascial and outer layers of an abdominal wound. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flame figure | A small area of dermal or subcutaneous necrosis with intense eosinophil staining of collagen bundles; seen in the lesions of Well's syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |