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amibe |
amoeba |
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| a Rhizopod protozoa that uses extensions of its cytoplasm, called pseudopodia, to move. Some varieties of amoebae are implicated in human infection. Also spelled ameba(s). |
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amidon, fécule |
starch |
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| the principal molecule used for the storage of food in plants. Starch is a polysaccharide and is composed of long chains of glucose subunits. |
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amine |
amine |
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| organic compounds that contain nitrogen. |
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amitose |
amitosis |
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ammoniac, ammoniaque |
ammonia, ammoniac |
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| a colorless aromatic gas consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen, produced by the decomposition of nitrogenous organic matter. Some of its many uses are as an aromatic stimulant, a detergent, and an emulsifier. |
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ammonium |
ammonium |
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amnios |
amnion |
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amorphe |
amorph, amorphous |
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amortisseur |
shock-absorber |
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amovible |
removable |
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ampèremètre |
amperemeter |
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amphétamine |
amphetamines, amphetamicine |
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| a group of nervous system stimulants that are subject to abuse because of their ability to reduce appetite and produce wakefulness and euphoria. Abuse of amphetamines may lead to compulsive behavior, paranoia, hallucinations, and suicidal tendencies. |
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amphiarthrose |
amphiarthrosis |
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amphicrine |
amphicrine |
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ampholyte |
ampholyte |
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amphotère |
amphoteric |
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ampicilline |
ampicillin |
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| an acid-stable semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic with a broader spectrum of effectiveness than penicillin G. |
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ampliation canalaire |
pulp canal ampliation |
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amplificateur de luminance |
brillancy amplifier |
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ampoule |
ampoule, ampule, ampulla |
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