| second meiotic division | The second of two consecutive divisions of the nucleus of an eukaryotic cell during the process of meiosis. It includes the following stages of meiosis: prophase II, metaphase II, anaphase II, and telophase II. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| second messenger | <molecular biology> In many hormone sensitive systems the systemic hormone does not enter the target cell but binds to a receptor and indirectly affects the production of another molecule within the cell, this diffuses intracellularly to the target enzymes or intracellular receptor to produce the response. This intracellular mediator is called the second messenger. Examples include cyclic AMP, cyclic GMP, IP3 and diacylglycerol. (18 Nov 1997) |
| second messenger systems | Systems in which an intracellular signal is generated in response to an intercellular primary messenger such as a hormone or neurotransmitter. They are intermediate signals in cellular processes such as metabolism, secretion, contraction, phototransduction, and cell growth. Examples of second messenger systems are the adenyl cyclase-cyclic AMP system, the phosphatidylinositol diphosphate-inositol triphosphate system, and the cyclic GMP system. (12 Dec 1998) |
| second molar | Seventh permanent or fifth deciduous tooth in the maxilla and mandible on either side of the midsagittal plane of the head following the arch form. (05 Mar 2000) |
| second parallel pelvic plane | The plane extending from the middle of the posterior surface of the pubic symphysis to the junction of the second and third sacral vertebrae, and laterally passing through the ischial bones over the middle of the acetabulum. Synonym: second parallel pelvic plane, wide plane. (05 Mar 2000) |
| second set rejection | An accelerated rejection of a transplant that occurs when an individual has been previously sensitised to the graft. (05 Mar 2000) |
| second sight | 1. <ophthalmology> Improved near vision in the aged as a result of increased refractivity of the nucleus of the lens causing myopia. Synonym: senile lenticular myopia. 2. The power of discerning what is not visible to the physical eye, or of foreseeing future events. Such as are of a disastrous kind, the capacity of a seer or prophetic vision. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| second signaling system | <psychology> Pavlovian term for speech in which words are considered to be the second signals capable of producing conditioned responses. (05 Mar 2000) |
| second sound | The second sound heard on auscultation of the heart; signifies the beginning of diastole and is due to closure of the semilunar valves. Synonym: second sound. (05 Mar 2000) |
| second stage of labour | <obstetrics> The part of labour from the full dilatation of the cervix until the baby is completely out of the birth canal. The second stage of labour is also called the stage of expulsion. (12 Dec 1998) |
| second temporal convolution | A longitudinal gyrus on the lateral surface of the temporal lobe, between the superior and inferior temporal sulci. Synonym: gyrus temporalis medius, middle temporal convolution, second temporal convolution. (05 Mar 2000) |
| second tibial muscle | An inconstant muscle, of small size, arising from the back of the tibia and inserted into the articular capsule of the ankle joint. Synonym: second tibial muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| second tooth | One of the 32 teeth belonging to the second or permanent dentition; eruption of the permanent teeth begins from the fifth to the seventh year, and is not completed until the seventeenth to the twenty-third year, when the last of the wisdom teeth appears. Synonym: dens permanens, dens succedaneus, second tooth, secondary dentition, succedaneous dentition, succedaneous tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| second-look operation | Exploratory celiotomy within a year after apparently curative resection of intra-abdominal cancer, in patients with no sign or symptom of recurrence, to resect an occult tumour if present. (05 Mar 2000) |
| second-order conditioning | The use of a previously successfully conditioned stimulus as the unconditioned stimulus for further conditioning. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms :
Synonyms : Antileukoprotease, Bronchial Mucus Elastase Inhibitor, Elastase Inhibitor, Mucus, Leukocyte Peptidase Inhibitor, Secretory, Mucus Protease Inhibitor, Mucus Proteinase Inhibitor, Secretory Leukocyte-Protease Inhibitor, Secretory Leukoprotease Inhibitor
Synonyms : Rate, Secretory, Rates, Secretory, Secretory Rates
Synonyms : Condensing Vacuoles, Dense Core Vesicles, Condensing Vacuole, Core Vesicles, Dense, Dense Core Vesicle, Granule, Secretory, Granules, Secretory, Secretory Granule, Secretory Vesicle, Vacuole, Condensing, Vacuoles, Condensing, Vesicle, Dense Core
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| secretory |
of or relating to or producing a secretion; " a secretory cell"
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| section |
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section" a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope; "sections from the left ventricle showed diseased tissue" a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people; "no section of the nation is more ardent than the South"; "there are three synagogues in the Jewish section" one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; "a section of a fishing rod"; "metal sections were used below ground"; "finished the final segment of the road" a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon part: one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the finance section of the company"; "the BBC's engineering division" a land unit of 1 square mile measuring 1 mile on a side (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class a small army unit usually having a special function department: a specialized division of a large organization; "you'll find it in the hardware department"; "she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury" a segment of a citrus fruit; "he ate a section of the orange" segment: divide into segments; "segment an orange"; "segment a compound word" incision: the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
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| sector |
a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle a body of people who form part of society or economy; "the public sector" a particular aspect of life or activity; "he was helpless in an important sector of his life" the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes a portion of a military position measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end
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| sectorial |
relating to or resembling a sector; "a sectorial box"
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| secundigravida |
a woman who is pregnant for the second time
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| SEC | hidden from general view or use |
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| SEC | the act of secluding yourself from others |
| SEC | the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others |
| SEC | barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions |
| SEC | barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions |
| SEC | barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions |
| SEC | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near 2nd base |
| SEC | merchandise that has imperfections |
| SEC | the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle |
| SEC | a speech seconding a motion |
| SEC | the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match |
| SEC | a 60th part of a minute of arc |