What's the difference between amorphous and hircine?

Amorphous


Definition:

  • (a.) Having no determinate form; of irregular; shapeless.
  • (a.) Without crystallization in the ultimate texture of a solid substance; uncrystallized.
  • (a.) Of no particular kind or character; anomalous.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Type II pigment is extremely electron-opaque after staining with heavy metals to the extent that they appear practically amorphous.
  • (2) In order for a stone to form, the following conditions would seem to be necessary; transient supersaturation of the saliva in Ca++ and PO4--, a pH greater than normal, intracellular precepitation of amorphous tricalcium phosphate which is transformed into crystalline hydroxyapatite and, then, the fixation of crystals on a "matrix" such as desquamated cells, fibrils and collagens.
  • (3) Whether or not there were carriers for either amorphous or hypomorphous alleles of the SORD locus in the population studied could not be defined in terms of enzymatic activity levels.
  • (4) How can a prize that is supposed to be for one person be given to an amorphous supranational organisation?
  • (5) Within 18-24 h asteroid bodies consisting of an amorphous centre with fine radiating needle crystals were seen.
  • (6) The paraventricular organ displayed strong amorphous activity accompanied by the intense reaction in the nucleus of the paraventricular organ.
  • (7) The most probable result of in vivi SnF2 application on sound enamel is the formation of a fluoridated hydroxyapatite together wity stannous complexes and amorphous CaF2.
  • (8) Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine canine tracheal cartilage and to determine the relationship between the fibrous and amorphous matrix in this tissue.
  • (9) Immunocytochemical experiments showed that the GP Ib-IX complex and actin-binding protein were associated with the amorphous layer.
  • (10) The basal lamina first appeared in the form of amorphous deposits and eventually thickened and became continuous.
  • (11) In addition to exposing the underlying filamentous substructure of the matrix, protease treatment also revealed large, straight fiber bundles and globules of amorphous material suspended in the filamentous web.
  • (12) In the intraocularly injected rabbits the earliest changes observed in retinal ganglion cells were the severe reduction in microtubule number and the presence of an amorphous material.
  • (13) Examination of the contents of mouse gallbladders presents views of layered structures and surrounding amorphous material.
  • (14) Routine electron microscopic examination on the same portion where SPLS were confirmed by PAM electron microscopy revealed amorphous, partially fibrous structures.
  • (15) Light microscopy revealed deposits of amorphous, eosinophilic material in the pelvis and proximal portion of upper ureter, however tumor cells were not found.
  • (16) The fibrous component stained with lead citrate while the amorphous stained with the silver porphyrin.
  • (17) X-ray and infrared analysis of systems suggested the presence of an amorphous form of hydroflumethiazide in coprecipitate systems.
  • (18) The effects of amorphous silica (Aerosil) and of aluminium hydroxide on anti-DNP IgE antibody production were studied in Swiss mice preimmunized with Ascaris protein and then challenged 7 days later with DNP-ASC.
  • (19) A granular, amorphous, collagen-free, electron-dense layer was routinely observed between implant and tissue.
  • (20) According to their periodicity, their banding pattern, their association with polyanionic matrix components and their sensitivity towards glycosaminoglycan-degrading enzymes we could distinguish (1) sheets of amorphous non-banded material consisting of irregularly arranged filaments and containing dermatan sulfate-rich proteoglycans (type I structures), (2) sheets of long-spacing fibrils consisting of parallel orientated filaments and containing chondroitin sulfate-rich proteoglycans (= zebra bodies; type II structures), and (3) fibrillar structures with a complex banding pattern different from that of native collagen fibrils (type III structures).

Hircine


Definition:

  • (a.) Alt. of Hircinous

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