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macroevolution
macroevolution Evolution above the species level, i.e. the development of new species, genera, families, orders, etc. There is no agreement as to whether macroevolution results from the accumulation of small changes resulting from microevolution, or whether macroevolution is uncoupled from... Read more |
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hypoproteinaemia
hypoproteinaemia (hy-poh-proh-ti-nee-miă) n. a decrease in the quantity of protein in the blood, resulting in oedema and increased susceptibility to infections. It may result from malnutrition, impaired protein production, or increased loss of protein from the body. See also... Read more |
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primary growth
primary growth The increase in size of shoots and roots of plants that results from the activity of the apical (tip) meristems and subsequent expansion of the cells produced. The tissues thus produced are called primary tissues and the resultant plant parts constitute the primary plant body. Compare... Read more |
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parasexual cycle
parasexual cycle A type of reproduction in fungi that results in genetic recombination without the formation and fusion of gametes. It occurs in heterokaryotic mycelia, in which two haploid nuclei fuse and then divide by mitosis, during which a form of crossing over occurs. During subsequent... Read more |
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hypertrophy
hypertrophy , enlargement of a tissue or organ of the body resulting from an increase in the size of its cells. Such growth accompanies an increase in the functioning of the tissue. In normal physiology the growth in size of muscles (e.g., in an athlete as a result of increased exercise) and also... Read more |
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athletes heart
hypertrophy , enlargement of a tissue or organ of the body resulting from an increase in the size of its cells. Such growth accompanies an increase in the functioning of the tissue. In normal physiology the growth in size of muscles (e.g., in an athlete as a result of increased exercise) and also... Read more |
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Daylight
Solar illumination: Seasonal and diurnal patterns Earth rotates about its polar axis as it revolves around the Sun . Earth's polar axis is tilted 23.5° to the orbital plane (ecliptic plane). Combinations of rotation, revolution , and tilt of the polar axis result in differential... Read more |
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Battered child syndrome
Battered child syndrome Definition Battered child syndrome (BCS) refers to non-accidental injuries sustained by a child as a result of physical abuse, usually inflicted by an adult caregiver. Description Internal injuries, cuts, burns, bruises, and broken or... Read more |
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fibrillation
fibrillation (fy-bril-ay-shŏn) n. chaotic electrical and mechanical activity of a heart chamber, which results in loss of synchronous contraction. The affected part of the heart then ceases to pump blood. atrial f. (AF) a common type of arrhythmia that results in a rapid and irregular pulse... Read more |
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Hooper aiming to continue marathon run.
...to add the Auckland marathon title to the Christchurch and Dunedin titles...same year he won at Christchurch in 2h 21m 41s. ``I ran Christchurch this year and was third...championship and as a result has attracted top... |
 "The Herald on Sunday (Auckland, New Zealand)")
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Results.
...Taupo) 1.66m 3. Buller marathon Men's marathon: S Marden...56.55, 1; R Jameson (Christchurch), 2; K Van Schie (Nelson...07.13, 1; C Kelly (Christchurch), 2; A Cowden (Christchurch), 3 Women's half marathon... |
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RESULTS.
ATHLETICS CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON Men: Michael Aish (NZ) 2h 18m...Ben Hill 13). HT: 44-38. Christchurch Cougars 84 (Paora Winitana 19...10!3!1141!1008!204. Christchurch!14!10!4!1082!1034!205... |
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z IN BRIEF Erakovic out in first round.
...250 last week and as a result jumped 104 places in...to defend his Rotorua Marathon title on Saturday...year and also won the Christchurch marathon. Defending national...Sarah Chisnall, the Christchurch marathon winner last... |
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ATHLETICS.
...CHRISTCHURCHRowan Hooper added the Christchurch marathon title to the Dunedin...won the women's half marathon, as part of her training...Beijing Olympic Games marathon, in 1h 14m 24s. Shireen...Waitakere City. These results will have a huge influence... |
 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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Sports Digest; Midland pair get Wales call-up.(News)
...fails test Top Italian marathon runner Giuliano Battocletti...nandrolone after the results of a sample given on...fifth consecutive win in Christchurch. Marathon collision Tegla Loroupe...Chepchumba in the London Marathon after confirming she... |
 "Daily Post (Liverpool, England)")
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Runners finding feet in new land.
...a 1-2 in a half-marathon last week. Former...that with a trip to Christchurch where Adrian finished...26th in the half-marathon in 1-15.07. The...in Kingston, near Christchurch, which has the only...clinch selection. Results of Ras y Gader (10m... |
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GRASSROOTS.
...Park, Taupo. Christchurch doctor Andrew Davidson...returned for a better result. ``I expected...COAST Matt Smith of Christchurch finished third in the Gold Coast marathon yesterday in 2h...In the half-marathon Kim Hogarth of... |
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Sehwag-Dravid miss world record, Test drawn
...just 153 deliveries against England at Christchurch in 2001-02. Sehwag and Dravid broke several records during marathon partnership. The second Test starts...Shoaib Malik 12-1-70-0 (nb 1) Result: Drawn Man of the Match: Virender... |
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Sehwag, Dravid miss world record, Test drawn
...153 deliveries against England at Christchurch in 2001-02. Sehwag and Dravid broke several records during their marathon partnership. The second Test starts...Shoaib Malik 12-1-70-0 (nb 1) Result: Drawn Man of the Match: Virender... |
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