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adipose tissue
Science; General science
A type of connective tissue that is specialized for the storage of neutral fats (lipids). Adipose cells originate mainly from fibroblasts. In the mammalian embryo, development of ...
double diffusion
Science; General science
A type of convective transport in fluids that depends on the difference in diffusion rates of at least two density-affecting components. This phenomenon was discovered in 1960 in ...
Saint Elmo's fire
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A type of corona discharge observed on ships under conditions approaching those of an electrical storm. The charge in the atmosphere induces a charge on the masts and other ...
adeno-SV40 hybrid virus
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A type of defective virus particle in which part of the genetic material of papovavirus SV40 is encased within an adenovirus protein coat (capsid). Human adenoviruses require ...
antihistamine
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A type of drug that inhibits the combination of histamine with histamine receptors. These drugs are termed either H-1 or H-2 receptor antagonists depending on which type of ...
arc discharge
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A type of electrical conduction in gases characterized by high current density and low potential drop. The electric arc was discovered by Humphry Davy in 1808, when he connected ...
corona discharge
Science; General science
A type of electrical conduction that generally occurs at or near atmospheric pressure in gases. A relatively strong electric field is needed. External manifestations are the ...
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