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Cordal


Definition:

  • (n.) Same as Cordelle.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) These dysgeneses are characterized by the presence of cordal epithelial structures and of stroma.
  • (2) Some H felis were closely associated with the plasmalemma of cordal reticular cells and also were located in intracytoplasmic vacuoles of the cells without being influenced by the phagocytic process.
  • (3) The sinus-cordal rearrangement and, particularly, the increase in the volume of pulp cords may cause a slowing down of blood cell circulation with resultant increased phagocytosis and hypersplenism.
  • (4) Site of origin has never been considered a possible prognostic factor for such cordal neoplasms; such factors could possibly make the choice between treatments significant.
  • (5) Moreover, it is suggested that the changes observed in the arterial bed of the spleen in hairy cell leukaemia involve both a reduced blood supply per unit volume of splenic pulp and a more marked conditioning of blood cells prior to their screening by cordal macrophages.
  • (6) Research is still needed concerning the follow-up of the intubated patients in order to limit the pressures exerted between the cordal mucosa or the tracheal mucosa in contact with the endotracheal tube.
  • (7) The cordal arrangement and adluminal shift of the diverse spermatogonia will be discussed along with the cyclic transformations of Sertoli cell processes and their junctions.
  • (8) This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness and efficacy of intracordal silicone injection in the treatment of cordal paralysis after thoracic surgery or due to tumor invasion of the recurrent nerve.
  • (9) Stereoscopic observations of scanning electron micrographs clearly demonstrated the three-dimensional fine architecture of the splenic sinuses, the spongy cordal reticular tissue and the intracordal vasculature.
  • (10) Mitral valve prolapse is the main cause of mitral incompetence; spontaneous cordal rupture is a late complication in the natural history of this disease, thus warranting prompt surgical valve repair or replacement.
  • (11) Prolonged sojourn of these elements in a metabolically unfavorable environment results in cellular damage, increased exposure to cordal macrophages, and premature destruction with the evolution of a hypersplenic syndrome.
  • (12) At surgery, a solid mass, localized on the right side, inside the medulla oblongata and the spinal cordal, with a cyst at each extremity, reaching C4 in the lower part and the recessus lateralis in the upper part.
  • (13) The transmission (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies demonstrated predominantly red cell retention in the cords of HS spleens, red cell phagocytosis by cordal macrophages in AHA spleens and in a lesser intensity in HS spleens, and phagocytosis of haematic corpuscles by sinus endothelial cells (SEC) in the cases of HS.
  • (14) The AVPL perfusion fixation of these spleens clearly visualized complicated three-dimensional fine architecture of the red pulp and provided much important information on in situ morphology and dynamic change of the terminal vascular bed, including venous pressure-dependent size change of the stomata and three-dimensional shapes of the capillary terminal, with positive proof of their opening into the cordal reticular tissue.
  • (15) Thirty (5.6%) of 535 patients followed 5-25 years after treatment of cordal carcinoma (T1A,B) developed a second primary laryngeal carcinoma.
  • (16) The cause of the cordal paralysis was injury to the recurrent nerve incurred during operation for oesophageal or lung cancer in nineteen patients, and direct invasion of malignant neoplasm to the recurrent nerve in the other three patients.
  • (17) The results are as follows: Vocal nodules: no real advantages are offered by the CO2 laser in the treatment of these pathologies, whereas, in a small percentage of cases, the occurrence of reactive nodules or scars was noted; Cordal polyps are better removed with the traditional procedures, whereas the CO2 laser allows a more accurate excision of voluminous polyps or edemas of Reinke because of the bloodless operative field; Dyskeratoses: better functional results can be obtained using the laser.
  • (18) Cordal capillaries were exclusively open into labyrinthine reticular tissue space of the cord with a funnel-shaped or a perforated saccular or ampullar terminal.
  • (19) Leukemic myeloblasts infiltrated the cordal space of the red pulp.
  • (20) In four patients who were treated with this procedure 7 months following thoracic operation and three who had cordal paralysis due to invasion of malignant tumors, in all of whom aspiration had not been noted, dysphonia disappeared completely after the silicone injection.

Cordial


Definition:

  • (a.) Proceeding from the heart.
  • (a.) Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
  • (a.) Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
  • (n.) Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
  • (n.) Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial.
  • (n.) Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The low pH carbonated drink, coca-cola, and a blackcurrent cordial produced no effects.
  • (2) As the final whistle blew, Wenger, suddenly wreathed in smiles, hugged his staff, players and even Alan Pardew, a managerial rival with whom he has not always enjoyed the most cordial of technical area relations.
  • (3) The prime minister arrived in Brussels on Tuesday lunchtime for what was expected to be his final set-piece EU summit before he steps down promising that that UK would remain cordial in the exit talks.
  • (4) Non-carbonated, low-calorie soft drink concentrates (cordials), when diluted according to manufacturers' instructions, had significant antibacterial effects in vitro.
  • (5) On the surface, US-South African relations are cordial and have improved since the presidencies of George Bush and Thabo Mbeki, though Washington's intervention in Libya alienated many here.
  • (6) Naturally contaminated water can be rendered potable by incubation with cordials at room temperature for 1 h. This may be a way to reduce the risk of water-borne diarrhoea, particularly where the cleanliness of drinking waters cannot be otherwise assured, for example when making up oral rehydration fluids and for travellers in high-risk areas.
  • (7) Yet Clements still has to deal with the Sassenachs down at the ITV network centre on a weekly basis, saying that relationships are "on a professional and personal level very cordial".
  • (8) Both sides will inevitably stress the friendly, cordial nature of the Downing Street meeting, and Hollande's style is conciliatory and non-confrontational.
  • (9) The Canadian prime minister, Stephen Harper, who spoke on the phone with Marois in what was described as a "cordial first contact", said he was "angered and saddened" by the shooting.
  • (10) In the intervening year of can-kicking, you could argue that nothing's changed in terms of the options offered, from Brussels and Frankfurt, to Athens: they are still cordially enjoined to stick with the programme or leave the euro, and that programme is still one that nobody with a real choice would ever vote for.
  • (11) Cordiality, an easy intimacy with the Brazilian people and the game of football could only get a president so far.
  • (12) With allegations of cheap practice flying like left hooks around the Olympic boxing tournament, it took an Englishman and an Irishman to settle their legitimate sporting argument with admirable cordiality, Luke Campbell getting the better of John Joe Nevin to win Great Britain's 28th gold medal of the Games.
  • (13) A toast, marmalade optional, to Colin Firth, who has quit a film version of Paddington with a grace befitting this most cordial of bears.
  • (14) Coyle is a parliamentary newbie elected only in May, so we might cordially warn him and all those Labour and Conservative MPs who have shrieked about “bullying” that they spent this week in presentational danger of reducing a bombing campaign to what Alfred Hitchcock called a MacGuffin – “a plot device that motivates the characters and advances the story”, but which is often unimportant in itself.
  • (15) But it shouldn’t be too much to ask for cordial and businesslike relations to be established with Jewish groups.
  • (16) But it is understood that while Ivanovic appreciated the call, which was cordial, he stopped short of accepting the apology.
  • (17) After the event Crowley described the discussion as "cordial and positive".
  • (18) Last month, in a report of Sarkozy's visit to Berlin to discuss the Greek crisis, Der Spiegel wrote: "The welcome will once again appear very cordial… Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel will also work the cameras this time around … a kiss on the left cheek, a peck on the right one, smiles and waving.
  • (19) Alban said she held "cordial and constructive" talks with the government at the FCO.
  • (20) But experts say the public enthusiasm masks profound suspicions and even animosity and believe the behind-the-scenes conversations have the potential to be far less cordial.

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