| elaiometer | <chemistry> An apparatus for determining the amount of oil contained in any substance, or for ascertaining the degree of purity of oil. Origin: Gr. Olive oil, oil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| elaiopathia | Synonym: eleopathy. Origin: G. Elaion, oil, + pathos, suffering (05 Mar 2000) |
| elaioplast | Unpigmented type of plastid modified as an oil storage organelle. (18 Nov 1997) |
| elaiosome | <cell biology> An appendage of a seed, usually rich in oil, not essential for the viability of the seed but attractive to animals (especially ants) as a food for larvae etc. And hence an aid to dispersal by such animals. Origin: Gr. Soma = body (09 Oct 1997) |
| ELAM-1 ligand fucosyltransferase | <enzyme> Directs the expression of an elam-1 ligand; an alpha(1,3) fucosyltransferase Registry number: EC 2.4.1.- Synonym: elft protein, elft gene product (26 Jun 1999) |
| eland | 1. <zoology> A species of large South African antelope (Oreas canna). It is valued both for its hide and flesh, and is rapidly disappearing in the settled districts; called also Cape elk. 2. <zoology> The elk or moose. Origin: D. Eland elk, of Slav. Origin; cf. Pol. Jelen stag, Russ. Olene, Lith. Elnis; perh. Akin to E. Elk. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| elanet | <zoology> A kite of the genus Elanus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| elaolite | <chemical> See Elaeolite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| elaoptene | <chemistry> See Elaeoptene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| elaphine | <zoology> Pertaining to, resembling, or characteristic of, the stag, or Cervus elaphus. Origin: Gr. Stag. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| elaphure | <zoology> A species of deer (Elaphurus Davidianus) found in china. It about four feet high at the shoulder and has peculiar antlers. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| elapid | Any member of the snake family Elapidae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| elapid venoms | Venoms from snakes of the family elapidae, including cobras, kraits, mambas, coral, tiger, and Australian snakes. The venoms contain polypeptide toxins of various kinds, cytolytic, haemolytic, and neurotoxic factors, but fewer enzymes than viper or crotalid venoms. Many of the toxins have been characterised. (12 Dec 1998) |
| elapidae | A family of extremely venomous snakes, comprising coral snakes, cobras, mambas, kraits, and sea snakes. They are widely distributed, being found in the southern united states, south america, africa, southern asia, Australia, and the pacific islands. The elapids include three subfamilies: elapinae, hydrophiinae, and lauticaudinae. Like the viperids, they have venom fangs in the front part of the upper jaw. The mambas of africa are the most dangerous of all snakes by virtue of their size, speed, and highly toxic venom. (goin, goin, and zug, introduction to herpetology, 3d ed, p329-33) (12 Dec 1998) |
| elapine | <zoology> Like or pertaining to the Elapidae, a family of poisonous serpents, including the cobras. See Ophidia. See: Elaps. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
Synonyms : Elasmobranch, Elasmobranchius
Synonyms : Cartilage, Elastic, Cartilages, Elastic, Elastic Cartilages
Synonyms : Elastic Fiber, Elastic Tissues, Fiber, Elastic, Fibers, Elastic, Tissue, Elastic, Tissues, Elastic
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Synonyms : alpha-Elastin, kappa-Elastin, alpha Elastin, kappa Elastin
| elaborate |
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product; "The bee elaborates honey" marked by complexity and richness of detail; "an elaborate lace pattern" complicate: make more complex, intricate, or richer; "refine a design or pattern" detailed: developed or executed with care and in minute detail; "a detailed plan"; "the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion"- John Buchan; "the carefully elaborated theme" work out in detail; "elaborate a plan"
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| elastosis |
breakdown of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the skin of elderly people that results from degeneration of connective tissue)
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| elaboration |
amplification: addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the sketch followed" refinement: the result of improving something; "he described a refinement of this technique" expansion: a discussion that provides additional information elaborateness: marked by elaborately complex detail developing in intricate and painstaking detail
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| elastance |
the reciprocal of capacitance
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| elastase |
a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin
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| ela | marked by elaborately complex detail |
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| ela | a discussion that provides additional information |
| ela | the result of improving something |
| ela | shrubs or small trees often armed |
| ela | oleaster |
| ela | deciduous shrubby tree of Europe and western Asia having gray leaves and small yellow fruits covered in silvery scales |
| ela | deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits |
| ela | erect shrub or climber of India and China with red olivelike fruit |
| ela | oil palms |
| ela | oil palm of Africa |
| ela | palm of Central and South America |
| ela | genus of trees and shrubs widely distributed in warm regions some yielding useful timber |