| globular process | An obsolete term for intermaxillary segment. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| globular protein | <molecular biology> Any protein that adopts a compact morphology is termed globular. Generally applied to proteins in free solution that have a more-or-less spherical shape, but may also be used for compact folded proteins within membranes. (14 Oct 1997) |
| globular sputum | A thick, coherent mass expectorated in globular shape which does not run at the bottom of the cup but forms a discoid mass resembling a coin. Synonym: globular sputum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| globular thrombus | One of a number of thrombi of varying size, from a pea to a walnut, within the heart cavity, connected by a delicate fibrinous network. (05 Mar 2000) |
| globule | 1. A little globe; a small particle of matter, of a spherical form. "Globules of snow." (Sir I. Newton) "These minute globules [a mole's eyes] are sunk . . . Deeply in the skull." (Paley) 2. <biology> A minute spherical or rounded structure; as blood, lymph, and pus corpuscles, minute fungi, spores, etc. 3. A little pill or pellet used by homeopathists. Origin: L. Globulus, dim. Of globus globe: cf. F. Globule. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| globuliferous | Bearing globules; in geology, used of rocks, and denoting a variety of concretionary structure, where the concretions are isolated globules and evenly distributed through the texture of the rock. Origin: Globule. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| globulimeter | <physiology> An instrument for measuring the number of red blood corpuscles in the blood. The method depends on the differences of tint obtained by mixing a sample of the blood with sodium carbonate solution. Origin: Globule. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| globulin | <protein> A simple globular protein which cannot be dissolved in pure water but which can be dissolved if a salt is added to the water. It can also be precipitated out of solution and into a solid with a solution of ammonium sulphate at 50% saturation. Examples of globulin proteins are immunoglobulin and cryoglobulin. (14 Oct 1997) |
| globulinuria | The excretion of globulin in the urine, usually, if not always, in association with serum albumin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| globulite | <chemical> A rudimentary form of crystallite, spherical in shape. See: Globule. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| globulomaxillary cyst | A cyst of odontogenic origin found between the roots of the maxillary lateral incisor and canine teeth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| globulus | Synonym: globule. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| globus | 1. A round body; ball. See: globi. Synonym: globe. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| globus hystericus | Difficulty in swallowing; a sensation as of a ball in the throat or as if the throat were compressed; a symptom of conversion disorder. (05 Mar 2000) |
| globus major | The upper and larger extremity of the epididymis. Synonym: caput epididymidis, caput epididymis, globus major. (05 Mar 2000) |