| standing crop | The abundance, total weight, or energy content of organisms existing in a specified area at a given time. In relation to plants it usually refers to normal harvesting procedures, unless specified, for the particular plant under consideration and may not necessarily include the entire plant. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| standing plasma test | If plasma is stored at 4캜 upright in a test tube, chylomicrons will float to the top and form a creamy layer. (05 Mar 2000) |
| standing stock | The number of organisms present in an area at a particular time. (09 Oct 1997) |
| standing test | A test for the effect of a hypotensive drug, carried out by the patient: after taking the drug, he stands perfectly still for one minute commencing from the time that the maximal action of the drug should be manifested; if the dose is adequate, the patient should experience a slight hypotensive reaction. (05 Mar 2000) |
| standpipe | 1. <engineering> A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and a reservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large vertical pipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as to give it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance. 2. A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| standstill | Cessation of activity. Atrial standstill, cessation of atrial contractions, marked by absence of atrial waves in the electrocardiogram. Synonym: auricular standstill. (05 Mar 2000) |