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complement fixation
complement fixation n. the binding of complement to the complex that is formed when an antibody reacts with a specific antigen. Because complement is taken up from the serum only when such a reaction has occurred, testing for the presence of complement after mixing a suspension of a known organism... Read more |
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Parisi
Parisi. British tribe and civitas. The Parisi as their name suggests seem to have ancestral links, betrayed in particular by their unusual ‘chariot-burials’, to a Gallic tribe of the same name. Overshadowed by their far more powerful neighbours, the Brigantes, it is possible that they... Read more |
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confirmation
confirmation Christian rite in which the initiation into the church that takes place by baptism is confirmed. In the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Eastern churches, it is a sacrament by which a Christian is strengthened in his faith. In the Lutheran and Anglican churches it is universally used,... Read more |
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Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption
FLUORESCENT TREPONEMAL ANTIBODY ABSORPTION The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test measures a specific antibody made against Treponema pallidum, the bacterium that causes syphilis. The test is reserved for confirmation of a positive screening test for syphilis and... Read more |
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blood test
blood test examination of blood routinely or as an aid in diagnosing a suspected disease. Tests may be performed on whole blood or on the plasma portion only. Blood typing identifies the proteins at specific sites on red blood cells, a necessity in determining compatibility for blood... Read more |
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Atomic emission spectroscopy
Flame Analysis Some forensic analytical determinations rely on the separation of the various components in a mixture of compounds. One means of accomplishing this separation is to heat the sample using a flame. The separated compounds can then be analyzed and identified. For example, when metals are... Read more |
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Hematocrit
Hematocrit Definition The hematocrit is a test that measures the percentage of blood that is comprised of red blood cells. Purpose The hematocrit is used to screen for anemia, or is measured on a person to determine the extent of anemia. An anemic person has fewer or smaller than normal red blood... Read more |
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diagnosis
diagnosis determination of the nature of a disease or ailment. A clinical diagnosis is based on the medical history and physical examination of the patient: it may be confirmed with X-Rays, CAT Scans (Computerized Axial Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and other laboratory tests.... Read more |
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Council of Basel
Council of Basel 1431-49, first part of the 17th ecumenical council in the Roman Catholic Church. It is generally considered to have been ecumenical until it fell into heresy in 1437; after that it is regarded as an anticouncil. Its chief importance lies in the contest between council and pope for... Read more |
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Crik: Eliiott scores 113
...division two, the former Test opener made 117 and...Vaughan's worst fears were confirmed when the Yorkshire batsman was ruled...withDerbyshire at Headingley. Yorkshire won inside three days...previous day before Yorkshire ... |
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Cricket: HARMY IN LINE FOR A RECALL; 1ST TEST: UNLUCKY HOGGARD RULED OUT...
...in the second Test squad. The...right thumb of Yorkshire's Matthew...haul against Yorkshire - pushing his...bowling well for Yorkshire in county cricket...England's fears about Hoggard's injury were confirmed off the pitch... |
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Vaughan doubtful for New Zealand Test after freak injury.(Sport)
...Thursday's opening Test against New Zealand after...initial 13-man squad. Yorkshire's Vaughan has had knee...following the comprehensive Test series win in the Caribbean...an ever-present in Tests since December 2001...week should the worst ... |
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CRICKET: England hit by Vaughan injury scare; Skipper in Test fitness...
...Thursday's opening Test against New Zealand after...hospital for scans. Yorkshire's Vaughan has had knee...following the comprehensive Test series win in the Caribbean...an ever-present in Tests since December 2001...week should the worst ... |
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Cricket: Injured Vaughan doubt for first Test.(Sport)
...doubt for Thursday's opening Test against New Zealand at Lord...the initial 13-man squad. Yorkshire's Vaughan missed the 2001...knee. An ever-present in Tests since December 2001, he has...lead the team should the worst fears be confirmed, ... |
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Hoggard out of Harm's way; FIRST TEST: Gloomy opening for England at...
...place in the second Test squad. The Durham...right thumb of Yorkshire's Matthew Hoggard...fivewicket haul against Yorkshire - pushing his claims...While England's fears about Hoggard were confirmed off the pitch...in the opening ... |
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New cases raise fears that virus has spread by wind
THREE NEW confirmed cases of foot...outbreaks have been confirmed, raising fears that the disease...near Whitby on the Yorkshire coast and near...from any other confirmed case. Experts...expected to receive test results today ... |
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Foot and Mouth Crisis: Foot-and-mouth outbreaks in new areas raise fears that...
THREE NEW confirmed cases of foot-and...outbreaks have been confirmed, raising fears that the disease is...near Whitby on the Yorkshire coast and near Caerphilly...least 35 miles from any confirmed case. Test results are ... |
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Cricket: FREDDIE ASHES FEAR! New op stuns England.(Sport)
...least 12 weeks amid fears that he might not...Thursday's second Test against Pakistan...during the final Test defeat by Sri Lanka...s final fitness test - the championship...specialist, who yesterday confirmed England's worst...and February. ... |
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First test negative in FMD scare.(News)
INITIAL test results from a North Yorkshire farm at the...and-Mouth fears have come back...Rural Affairs confirmed yesterday...radius while tests were sent to...laboratory tests from Pirbright...great news the ... |
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