(a.) Having the form of a cylinder, or of a section of its convex surface; partaking of the properties of the cylinder.
Example Sentences:
(1) As a consequence of deformation from spherical-to-cylindrical shape in the microvasculature, demands for increased surface membrane area leads to increases in surface membrane tension above critical levels for rupture, and the cancer cells are rapidly and lethally damaged.
(2) Typical features associated with infection by either CaMV or TuMV normally occurred in the cytoplasm of cells of both tissues: two types of viroplasms with embedded CaMV particles and cylindrical inclusions induced by TuMV.
(3) Flat surfaces could be machined on the originally cylindrical surface to reduce the severity of these aberrations.
(4) Studies in human postmortem atheromatous arteries and in animal models in vivo indicate that laser balloon angioplasty, by creating a lumen that approximates the size and smooth cylindrical shape of the balloon, should be effective in the treatment of important causes of restenosis.
(5) It is shown that during fasting, especially by the 48th hour, there takes place a significant activation of lysosomal enzymes both in the liver and in the small intestine (in the cells of the cylindrical epithelium).
(6) Whereas all extant vertical clingers and leapers share certain femoral traits (i.e., long femur, proximally restricted trochanters, ventrally raised patellar articular surface), Galagidae and Tarsiidae share features of the proximal femur (i.e., cylindrical head, large posterior expansion of articular surface onto the neck) that clearly distinguish them from the specialized leapers of the Malagasy Republic (Indriidae and Lepilemur).
(7) The lattice reinforces the cylindrical shape of the cell and permits limited changes in length.
(8) In this paper, the three rotational axes are shown to be skewed and off-set from each other, therefore, a three-cylindric open chain with skewed joint axes is proposed to measure the six displacements between the two reference frames.
(9) Intact rats and rats bearing lesions of the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCNX rats) were trained to obtain food by pressing either of two levers located on opposite sides of a cylindrical cage.
(10) For training, head restrained animals were oscillated on a turntable in front of an optokinetic pattern projected onto a cylindrical wall.
(11) Another candidate is a 166m cylindrical tower that was constructed in the 1970s in Zamalek, Cairo’s elite island, but has remained empty since.
(12) The monoclonal antibody 3B6 stain thus forms a cylindrical structure centred on the endplate.
(13) As suggested from the high level of sequence similarity of these viral proteins with the recently described superfamilies of helicase-like proteins (3-5), the NTBM-containing cylindrical inclusion (CI) protein from plum pox virus (PPV), which belongs to the potyvirus group of positive strand RNA viruses, is shown to be able to unwind RNA duplexes.
(14) We have compared SR of particles determined by this method with SR measured in a cylindrical tube of the same geometry as the ultrasonic measurement cell and with theoretical values of the sedimentation rate given by theoretical models.
(15) A model that treats the capillary wall as a barrier containing uniform cylindrical pores, and permeating solutes as hard spheres, is shown to be successful in describing the size-selectivity of the glomerulus.
(16) By electron microscopical investigations of the cylindrical epithelium of the human cervix uteri we could show that in ciliar cells a regeneration of ciliars is possible.
(17) Experience with the cylindrical mode suggests that this 3-D format, particularly when the reconstructed vascular segment is hemisected, is optimally suited for those cases in which direct inspection of luminal topography is of special interest.
(18) Its size (approximately 30 x 50 nm) and distinct cylindrical shape permit easy visualization in the SEM and TEM.
(19) In the absence of ether, tube restraint (confinement in a cylindrical acrylic tube) increased alpha MSH secretion and decreased intermediate lobe DOPAC concentrations, whereas ether in the absence of physical restraint had no effect.
(20) Type IVa choledochal cysts with cylindrical dilatation of the intrahepatic ducts constitute a relatively less recognized variety of choledochal cysts, and differ from cystic dilatation of intrahepatic ducts in their clinical manifestations and response to treatment.
Trombone
Definition:
(n.) A powerful brass instrument of the trumpet kind, thought by some to be the ancient sackbut, consisting of a tube in three parts, bent twice upon itself and ending in a bell. The middle part, bent double, slips into the outer parts, as in a telescope, so that by change of the vibrating length any tone within the compass of the instrument (which may be bass or tenor or alto or even, in rare instances, soprano) is commanded. It is the only member of the family of wind instruments whose scale, both diatonic and chromatic, is complete without the aid of keys or pistons, and which can slide from note to note as smoothly as the human voice or a violin. Softly blown, it has a rich and mellow sound, which becomes harsh and blatant when the tones are forced; used with discretion, its effect is often solemn and majestic.
(n.) The common European bittern.
Example Sentences:
(1) No wry observations or whoops-a-daisy trombones to subvert the conceit for period lolz.
(2) folds up its comedy deckchair, presses mute on the trombones and drapes a hand towel discreetly over Mark's crotch.
(3) That’s the case at the Ice Music Festival in the Norwegian ski resort of Geilo, where even the instruments – harps, xylophones, guitars and trombones – are made of ice, bringing a wholly original atmosphere and sound.
(4) In our case, though the trombonist had no apparent straining episode, the causative factor can be assumed to be the tenderness of the alveoli originating from frequent over-inflations of the lungs and high intra-alveolar pressures of about 150 cmH2O during trombone performance, which may result in alveolar rupture under normal intralveolar pressures.
(5) So, through soaring trombones, Orlov gave me a detailed account of Khrushchev's indictment: that Stalin was a tyrant, a murderer and torturer of party members.
(6) I didn't like Elvis, played classical trombone and grew up with folk music.'
(7) By now, Heaton was in another band – singing and playing trombone with Norman Cook and two friends.
(8) He played trumpet and trombone, sang in the choir and a few musical shows.
(9) It would be easy to mock those involved – to accompany Marianne's tutu-appliquéing activities with a comedy trombone, perhaps, or to let us know that it's all a bit infradig by filming Martin unknowingly treading on a turd, then following him as he tramples it around the Northern line.
(10) Their pastor, reverend Jawanza Colvin, introduced the civil rights campaigner as “one of God’s trombones”.
(11) "This song is a love song not for some of us but for all of us and tonight we celebrate the commitment to love by some very beautiful couples," said Latifah, before introducing the rap duo with Mary Lambert and jazz artist Trombone Shorty.
(12) Functional would best describe it – and random, if you consider the occasional sales of trombones and horse blankets.
(13) Inside, this crest is both hollow and is a loop that links to the nasal passages in the skull – it is in fact nothing so much like a giant dinosaurian trombone or didgeridoo.
(14) Composer Hans Zimmer has revealed that Inception's entire soundtrack, from the booming trombone theme to the strains of rising dread, originates from one of the chanteuse's most famous songs.
(15) At least we got paid – back in the 70s an English band called UFO played in Russia and they were paid in trombones.
(16) The clearest example is Inception's theme, which an enterprising YouTuber has already deciphered, speeding up the booming trombones to reveal Piaf's Gallic melancholy.
(17) Updated at 4.46am BST 4.27am BST Not Terry Francona (@NotCoachTito) The saddest trombone plays now at Dodger Stadium.
(18) This utilizes a modified radiofrequency trombone for size adjustment that results in a stable frequency over a wide range of dimensions.
(19) The crowd goes wild - they’ll take wins where they can get ’em at this point - and the Kazakh-stand cover of Pink Panther on a trombone is drowned out by applause.
(20) The band currently has 22 members, including comedian Bernie Clifton on trombone, although drums and trumpets dominate.