| probe p. of foramen ovale |
incomplete physical closure of the foramen ovale postnatally, although functional closure occurs, so that a probe may be passed between the atria in the adult. It occurs in 20 to 25 per cent of all hearts.
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| probe s. |
a syringe whose point may be used also as a probe; used mostly in treating the lacrimal passages.
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Any effort, such as a request, transaction, or program, which is used to gather information about a computer or the network state. For example, sending an empty message to see whether a destination actually exists. Ping is a common utility for sending such a probe. Some probes are inserted near key junctures in a network for monitoring or collecting data about network activity.
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A length of single-stranded DNA that matches part of a gene that has already been identified. If the DNA probe is made from a mutated gene, it can be used to determine whether someone has that genetic defect. The probe will bind to complementary parts of the patient's gene.
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a specific sequence of single-stranded DNA, typically labeled with a radioactive atom that is designed to bind to, and thereby single out, a particular segment of DNA.
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