What's the difference between bifurcate and controversial?

Bifurcate


Definition:

  • (a.) Alt. of Bifurcated
  • (v. i.) To divide into two branches.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Fibrinogen was scattered in the intercellular spaces, and located in the inner layer or edges of the thickened intima of the bifurcation with increasing plaque formation.
  • (2) In 60 patients, we examined 75 femoral bifurcations by duplex scanning and compared them with the independently performed angiography.
  • (3) Pathogenetically, the delta formation may represent an intermediate stage in the bifurcation process of a polydactylic ray.
  • (4) DNA oligodeoxynucleotides have been synthesized that enable these hypotheses to be tested; of particular interest is the combination of effects due to bifurcation (2) and methylation of the pyrimidines nucleotides (3).
  • (5) To elucidate the mechanism of migration of vascular smooth-muscle cells (SMCs) from media to intima, we have investigated the phenotypic modulation of the medial SMC at bifurcation of the celiac artery in 5 children and 3 young persons using a transmission electron microscope.
  • (6) The diagnostic accuracy of 5 MHz continuous-wave (C-W) Doppler with spectral analysis for detecting carotid bifurcation disease was evaluated.
  • (7) Although the most common pattern is for the right coronary artery to bifurcate at the crux giving the posterior descending (posterior interventricular) artery, a branch may arise before the crux, either as an aberrant acute marginal artery or as an early posterior descending artery, crossing the diaphragmatic surface of the right ventricle.
  • (8) The optimal geometry of the vascular bifurcation is interpreted on the basis of the principle of minimum work.
  • (9) Platelet accumulation was significantly higher at arterial branching points, 70% higher at intercostal artery bifurcations, and 150% higher at coronary artery bifurcations than in unbranched aortic intima.
  • (10) Therefore, we believe the indications for femorofemoral graft should be broadened to include all patients with unilateral aortoiliac occlusive disease where anatomic conditions are favorable and there is unilateral occlusion of an aortic bifurcation graft.
  • (11) Some part of bifurcations of arterioles showed a prominent localized vasoconstriction, and occasionally showed a complete luminal obstruction.
  • (12) Aortic bifurcation grafts should be used to construct the distal anastomoses beyond areas of significant disease.
  • (13) Some axons bifurcated into an ascending and a descending branch within the funiculi.4.
  • (14) Perforation of the bifurcation was well tolerated without later sequelae.
  • (15) A 65-year-old woman experienced transient paralysis of the left arm immediately after palpation of the right carotid artery; at surgery, a friable, atherosclerotic plaque was removed from the bifurcation of the artery.
  • (16) A case of a basilar bifurcation aneurysm associated with common carotid artery occlusion is reported.
  • (17) The carotid injection technique was modified by catheter implantation in the external carotid artery at the bifurcation of the common carotid artery.
  • (18) Right and left jugular vein segments were isolated by surgical technique for a 3 cm length, which included the bifurcation of the vessel, and left "in situ".
  • (19) The key element of the system is the bifurcation: depending on whether bifurcations are considered as a single entity or as a whole, either "local" or "global" geometry is employed.
  • (20) Carotid angiography, which was conducted in all cases, revealed a richly vascularized tumor in the region of the carotid artery bifurcation with characteristic "angulation" and "cuff" signs.

Controversial


Definition:

  • (a.) Relating to, or consisting of, controversy; disputatious; polemical; as, controversial divinity.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Since it was established, it has stoked controversy about contemporary art, though in recent years it has been more notable for its lack of sensationalism.
  • (2) Because of the small number of patients reported in the world literature and lack of controlled studies, the treatment of small cell carcinoma of the larynx remains controversial; this retrospective analysis suggests that combination chemotherapy plus radiation offers the best chance for cure.
  • (3) Diagnostic work-up and management of intracranial arachnoid cysts are still controversial.
  • (4) Midtrimester abortion by the dilatation and evacuation (D&E) method has generated controversy among health care providers; many authorities insist that this procedure should be performed only by a small group of experts.
  • (5) Controversy over the chemotherapy of uterine cancers still exists.
  • (6) Polls indicated that anger over the government shutdown, which was sharply felt in parts of northern Virginia, as well as discomfort with Cuccinelli's deeply conservative views, handed the race to McAuliffe, a controversial Democratic fundraiser and close ally of Bill and Hillary Clinton.
  • (7) However, controversy and differing opinions about the disbursement of contraceptives remains.
  • (8) The effect of heart rate on cardiac output in the fetal heart is controversial.
  • (9) The most controversial part of the resolution is the stop and search powers.
  • (10) The controversy about "fasting girls" and the all-dominating diagnosis of neurasthenia may explain the delay in the American interest in the new disorder.
  • (11) The alignment of Clinton’s Iowa team, all but guaranteeing a declaration of her official campaign before the end of next month, was coming into view amid reports that she was due to address by the end of the week controversy over her use of a private email account as secretary of state.
  • (12) The distinction between idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and myocarditis is controversial, both clinically and pathologically.
  • (13) The association between non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and the prevalence of gallbladder disease remains controversial.
  • (14) Even so, the controversy over the last assessment, and the political polarisation in America and other countries around climate science and the need for climate action, have created an additional layer of scrutiny around next week's report.
  • (15) He also challenged Lord Mandelson's claim this morning that a controversial vote on Royal Mail would have to be postponed due to lack of parliamentary time.
  • (16) Of all the claims that have been made over the years, those reporting transfers between eukaryotes and prokaryotes are the most controversial.
  • (17) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Trump signs order reviving controversial pipeline projects “The Obama administration correctly found that the Tribe’s treaty rights needed to be respected, and that the easement should not be granted without further review and consideration of alternative crossing locations,” said Jan Hasselman, an attorney for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe.
  • (18) It’s going to affect everybody.” The six songs from Rebel Heart released thus far do not shy away from controversy: one, Illuminati, mocks the various conspiracy theories on the internet that implicate a variety of entertainers – including Jay-Z and Lady Gaga – in membership of a shadowy ruling elite.
  • (19) Controversy exists regarding immunization with pertussis vaccine of high-risk special care nursery graduates.
  • (20) Can somebody who is not a billionaire, who stands for working families, actually win an election into which billionaires are pouring millions of dollars?” Naming prominent and controversial rightwing donors, he said: “It is not just Hillary, it is the Koch brothers, it is Sheldon Adelson.” Stephanopoulos seized the moment, asking: “Are you lumping her in with them?” Choosing to refer to the 2010 supreme court decision that removed limits on corporate political donations, rather than address the question directly, Sanders replied: “What I am saying is that I get very frightened about the future of American democracy when this becomes a battle between billionaires.