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somatotrophic hormone
somatotrophic hormone /soʊˌmætoʊˈtroʊfɪk hɔːrˈmoʊn/
noun
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A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
(
growth hormone
, human growth hormone
, somatotrophic hormone
, somatotrophin
, somatotropic hormone
, somatotropin
, STH
)
a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
complement fixation test
complement fixation test /ˈkɑːmplɪmɛnt fɪkˈseɪʃən tɛst/
noun
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A blood test in which a sample of serum is exposed to a particular antigen and complement in order to determine whether or not antibodies to that particular antigen are present; used as a diagnostic test
(
complement fixation test
)
a blood test in which a sample of serum is exposed to a particular antigen and complement in order to determine whether or not antibodies to that particular antigen are present; used as a diagnostic test
To determine the presence of specific antibodies, the doctor ordered a complement fixation test.
To determine the presence of specific antibodies, the doctor ordered a complement fixation test.
alma mater
alma mater /ˈælmə ˈmeɪtər/
noun
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Your alma mater is a school you graduated from
(
alma mater
)
your alma mater is a school you graduated from
My alma mater holds a special place in my heart.
My alma mater holds a special place in my heart.
genus Vaccinium
genus Vaccinium /ˈdʒiːnəs vəˈkɪniəm/
noun
-
Evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of Northern Hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries
(
genus Vaccinium
, Vaccinium
)
evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of Northern Hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries
