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A specimen is standard calibrator material, known control material, or material from an unknown subject which is collected for subsequent measurement in an immunoassay. An aliquot of specimen, together with the other components of the incubation medium, are added to a sample for assay.
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A coin prepared with special care as an example of a given issue. The highest quality specimens are Proofs but until 1973 the Royal Canadian Mint did not have the capability to do this. Canadian specimens have been matte (and semi-matte) with a granular, dull or monotone surface and also brilliant with mirror fields and a frosted raised portion. Also a synonym for a numismatic item, eg. a very rare specimen meaning example.
Ãâó: www.canadiancoin.com/diction/s.htm
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A sample (eg of urine).
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An example of a coin, often a specially produced coin with a superior finish produced for sale to collectors.
Ãâó: www.24carat.co.uk/numismaticterms.html
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Term usually used to refer to an orchid that has been allowed to grow to great size and floriferousness instead of being divided; also refers to the species that typifies a genus.
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