What's the difference between curved and vulpine?

Curved


Definition:

  • (imp. & p. p.) of Curve

Example Sentences:

  • (1) As a consequence, similar response curves were obtained for urine specimens containing morphine or barbiturates.
  • (2) When the data correlating DHT with protein synthesis using both labelling techniques were combined, the curves were parallel and a strong correlation was noted between DHT and protein synthesis over a wide range of values (P less than 0.001).
  • (3) These observations were confirmed by the killing curves in pooled serum obtained at peak and trough levels.
  • (4) However, there was no statistically significant difference in mean areas under the LH and FSH curves in the GnRH-treated groups.
  • (5) Regression curves indicate that although all three types of pulmonary edema can be characterized by slightly different slopes, the differences are statistically insignificant.
  • (6) In the cannulated group, significant decreases (P less than 0.05) in the area under the elimination curve (AUC), the volume of distribution at steady-state (Vdss) and the mean residence time (MRT) were observed.
  • (7) The reproducibility of the killing-curve method suggests that at least two different concentrations should be used and that a decrease in viable counts below 2 log10 after 24 hours does not exclude a synergistic action.
  • (8) The curve of mitoses peaked at the same time as that of TK activity but was only 68% as extensive.
  • (9) The effect of these drugs was estimated from the cell growth curve and DNA histogram determined by flow cytometry.
  • (10) However, there was not a relationship between the contraction curve of the gallbladder and the bile flow into the duodenum.
  • (11) The total "dose" to the tissue of individual metabolites was determined by the area under the curve (AUC).
  • (12) However, those studies used partial maximal expiratory flow volume (PMEFV) curves to assess lung function.
  • (13) Blood gas variables produced from a computed in vivo oxygen dissociation curve, PaeO2, P95 and C(a-x)O2, were introduced in the University Hospital of Wales in 1986.
  • (14) They were more irregularly curved and consisted of various substances.
  • (15) The duration of action correlated with the elimination half-life of the drug (r = 0.87; P less than 0.003) and area under the plasma concentration curve (r = 0.72; P less than 0.03).
  • (16) The slope of the thermal inactivation curve of enterotoxin A in beef bouillon (initial pH 6.2) was found to be approximately 27.8 C (50 F) with three different concentrations of toxin.
  • (17) A relatively new method of estimating that date and constructing a corresponding Kaplan Meier curve is presented.
  • (18) To know the relation between the signal intensity and sodium concentration, sodium concentration--signal intensity curve was obtained using phantoms with various sodium concentrations (0.05-1.0%).
  • (19) In testing the contribution of the long, curved stem to the torsional stability of uncemented prostheses by comparing it with other stems, the long, curved stem was the most stable, followed by a shorter straight stem, and a short, proximally curved stem.
  • (20) After using the OK method to obtain a distance curve for height, we introduce a new method (VADK) to derive velocity and acceleration curves from the fitted distance curve.

Vulpine


Definition:

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to the fox; resembling the fox; foxy; cunning; crafty; artful.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Previously, the occurence of this parasite in Great Britain has been rarely reported, but the results of the present study indicate that vulpine infection may be common.
  • (2) It would appear on screen for maybe a second – and Anderson put his head in a vulpine place and wrote 400 words of copy.
  • (3) The antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities of vulpinic acids (1 a, b, c) have been assayed in vitro.
  • (4) Eleven vulpine isolates and the wild boar isolate were identified as Trichinella britovi.
  • (5) Because this technique is easy to use, it makes it possible to take into account different spatial and temporal characteristics of the dynamics of vulpine populations and transmission of rabies.
  • (6) Nevertheless, the prevalence of this vulpine infection in Northern Italy decreased from 32% in 1960 to 4% in 1988.
  • (7) This study confirms that during the rabies epizooty, the Vulpin population, may contract a non-fatal disease and produce the neutralizing antibody.
  • (8) An expression of displeasure crossed his vulpine old face.
  • (9) The egg-yolk moon illuminated a vulpine figure pacing the threshold of my driveway .
  • (10) Preconditioning of the T. spiralis nativa isolate used occurred in the musculature of guinea pigs, foxes, ferrets, mink and dogs with larvae surviving longer in vulpine and canine musculature than in the other hosts studied.
  • (11) Activity was demonstrated by vulpinic acids on Gram-positive bacteria only.
  • (12) The preparation of a series of vulpinic acids, substituted in either or both of the aromatic rings, is described.
  • (13) A technique of discrete events simulation is used to construct a model of an epi-enzootic disease of vulpine rabies.
  • (14) Whereas Rowland is stout and damp, with an obstinate set to his jaw, Price – Eton, Oxford – is vulpine, ruthless, and even posher than Mitchell.
  • (15) Over 10 generations, the isolates differed as follows: worm position of the ursine isolate was significantly more posteriad compared to the porcine isolate; sex ratio of the vulpine isolate was significantly lower compared to the ursine and porcine isolates; females of the porcine isolate produced significantly more newborn larvae in vitro than the sylvatic isolates; both the larvae per gram (LPG) and reproductive capacity index (RCI) were significantly higher for the porcine isolate; and male worms of the vulpine isolate were significantly smaller than those of the porcine or ursine isolates.
  • (16) A mathematical model of propagation of a vulpine rabies epizootic has been worked out in order to build a prediction tool and to fix a suitable prophylaxis.
  • (17) Five vulpine isolates were identified as belonging to T3 zymodeme.
  • (18) The prevalence of trichinellosis in the vulpine population is higher in the mountains than in lowland areas and indicates the key role played by this carnivore in the epidemiology of T. britovi.
  • (19) If you’ve got a little more cash, then try a new British brand, Vulpine, ( from £169, vulpine.cc ).
  • (20) The website is illustrated with a vulpine photograph of Hefner from that era , surrounded by smiling women in bunny costumes.