(1) Each axon had a characteristic head position which was maximally excitatory to it, and a diametrically opposed head position which was minimally excitatory.3.
(2) Since there exist transitory forms between diametrically opposite manifestations of such behavior, possibly the process of individual acquirement of capabilities necessary for fulfilling foraging function occurs.
(3) A hybrid composite resin, Prisma APH, and a microfilled composite resin, Silux Plus, were compared regarding diametral tensile strength values following conventional visible light polymerization and argon lasing.
(4) The interaction with troponin T from white skeletal muscle or with the phosphorylated 42-residue N-terminal peptide of troponin T restores in the trypsin-treated AMP deaminase the sensitivity to adenine nucleotides and increases the KA for K+ activation of the enzyme from 1 mM to 12 mM, this effect being diametrically opposite to that exerted by limited proteolysis on the native enzyme.
(5) Furthermore, it seems that two diametrically opposed mechanisms underlie depressive behavior: increase or decrease of behavioral mode frequency.
(6) RF applicators were placed on the lateral sides of the scalp and applied to diametrically opposite sides of the tumor.
(7) We conclude that neither the angulation of the circumflex artery as it appears on a two-dimensional projection nor the proportional diametric stenosis of the lesion can serve as easily assessible predictors fro the success of the procedure.
(8) There have been many conflicting reports leading to diametrically opposed views.
(9) The point is a self-developed Suction-curette-system, consisting of a suction-curette of diametres of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 und 8 mm, a cervicometer and a filter.
(10) There were different and, occasionally, diametrically opposite effects of the spatial arrangement of the nitrogen-containing descriptors on gram positive and gram negative organisms.
(11) Unexpectedly, the CCK-B receptor antagonist, L-365,260, enhanced the response to CCK-8, an effect diametrically opposite to that produced by CCK-A antagonists.
(12) In vertically oriented red blood cells (RBCs) the diameter, central thickness, and toroidal thickness were measured at the diametrical cross section.
(13) The tensile strength of a dental gypsum was measured indirectly using both the diametral and the double-punch tests.
(14) The difference of the chemical composition of the sugar moiety is believed to account for the diametric difference in the immunochemical character, in particular the different behaviour in the electric field, of both endotoxin types.
(15) The ever-growing recourse to profit-driven firms to provide prisons is diametrically opposed to the provision of reform and rehabilitation in prisons.
(16) Additionally, the data show that the differential capacity of these two steroids to produce embryotoxic effects is diametrically opposite to earlier reported patterns of their carcinogenic potential in the Syrian hamster kidney.
(17) An additional observation was the presence of incomplete superficial and deep palmar arches in all instances, a finding which diametrically contrasts with anatomical studies purporting to demonstrate complete palmar arches in 80% of the normal population.
(18) Surely the whole point of The Heat's dynamic in the first place is that Sandra Bullock's character is skinny and prissy and uptight and Melissa McCarthy's character is bigger and bolshier and her diametric opposite?
(19) A study was conducted to compare the compressive strength, diametral tensile strength, transverse flexural strength, and flexural modulus of a microfilled and a small particle composite resin restorative material following argon laser and conventional visible light polymerization techniques.
(20) Despite their each inducing MHC-unrestricted cytolytic activity in overnight PBMC cultures mediated predominantly by CD56+ non-T cells, anti-CD3 mAb and rIL2 induce diametrically opposite effects on subsequent polyclonal T cell-dependent B cell differentiation.
Opposite
Definition:
(a.) Placed over against; standing or situated over against or in front; facing; -- often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange.
(a.) Applied to the other of two things which are entirely different; other; as, the opposite sex; the opposite extreme.
(a.) Set over against each other, but separated by the whole diameter of the stem, as two leaves at the same node.
(a.) Placed directly in front of another part or organ, as a stamen which stands before a petal.
(n.) One who opposes; an opponent; an antagonist.
(n.) That which is opposed or contrary; as, sweetness and its opposite.
Example Sentences:
(1) "Zayani reportedly cited the political sensitivity of naturalising Sunni expatriates and wanted to avoid provoking the opposition," the embassy said.
(2) A triphasic pattern was evident for the neck moments including a small phase which represented a seating of the headform on the nodding blocks of the uppermost ATD neck segment, and two larger phases of opposite polarity which represented the motion of the head relative to the trunk during the first 350 ms after impact.
(3) Eye movements which were either complementary or in opposition to the induced vestibular nystagmus were produced with an optokinetic drum.
(4) Enamel was exclusively present opposite well developed dentine.
(5) She knows you can’t force the opposition to submit to your point of view.
(6) Problems associated with school-based clinics include vehement opposition to sex education, financing, and the sheer magnitude of the adolescents' health needs.
(7) Environment groups Environment groups that have strongly backed low-carbon power have barely wavered in their opposition to nuclear in the last decade, although their arguments now are now much about the cost than the danger it might pose.
(8) 10 women in the study developed carcinoma in the same or opposite breast within 16-20 years, a rate of incidence 480% greater than among the general population of women of the same age.
(9) To understand the reason for the opposite effect of the molar ratio observed at the middle of and at four residues away from the lysine-rich sequence, actual cross-linked residue(s) was (were) determined by subjecting cross-linked product to a protein sequencer.
(10) Effective medical or surgical therapy increased DAO activity and decreased CDAI, while clinical recurrence had the opposite effect.
(11) Hfr strains B4 and B8 transfer the Escherichia coli chromosome in opposite directions, each transferring lac(+) as the last known marker.
(12) Others said it might appeal to Russia, Assad's chief ally, which backs talks between the regime and the opposition.
(13) The ruling centre-right coalition government of Angela Merkel was dealt a blow by voters in a critical regional election on Sunday after the centre-left opposition secured a wafer-thin victory, setting the scene for a tension-filled national election in the autumn when everything will be up for grabs.
(14) Application of a mirror at the serosal surface opposite to the probe, resulted in an average increase of the output signal by 50% using the large fibre diameter probe, whereas no increase was observed with the small fibre probe.
(15) Her speech suggested the kind of Republican who would truly "raise the conversation", and if it seems like settling to want an opposition party to simply not be so utterly vindictive, well, yes, I will settle for that.
(16) 2) Left-right PHR coherence spectra had no distinct peaks, indicating that correlations between opposite PHR discharges were now not frequency specific.
(17) What we see from those opposite and we see in this chamber every day is the 'born to rule mentality' of those opposite.
(18) Of those, 39 were civilians, 34 armed opposition fighters and 35 members of the state security forces, said the UK-based group.
(19) Opposition politicians such as Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam and Chee Soon Juan , brought low for daring to disagree.
(20) A property may be considered overcrowded if two children above 10 of the opposite sex have to share the same bedroom.