(n.) The act of linking; the state of being linked; also, a system of links.
(n.) Manner of linking or of being linked; -- said of the union of atoms or radicals in the molecule.
(n.) A system of straight lines or bars, fastened together by joints, and having certain of their points fixed in a plane. It is used to describe straight lines and curves in the plane.
Example Sentences:
(1) The presence of O-glycosidic linkages between carbohydrate and protein in the DF3 antigenic site was further supported by the presence of NaBH4-sensitive sites.
(2) Twelve families with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) were studied by linkage analysis using 10 polymorphic marker loci from the X-chromosome pericentromeric region.
(3) A complex linkage between the cytoskeleton and the extracellular matrix is illustrated both in the cord forming Sertoli and granulosa cells, and in the adjacent mesenchymal cells.
(4) The assumption was also corroborated using reagents from a family in which DR3 and DQw2 were not found in the usually described linkage.
(5) This linkage information was used to design complementation tests to determine allelism with previously characterized complementation groups affecting sensitivity to radiation.
(6) Sensitivity and specificity were enhanced when we linked multiple predictors, but this linkage was seldom successful because few patients had more than one positive predictor.
(7) Analysis of the product by equilibrium density centrifugation and processive hydrolysis with snake venom phosphodiesterase suggested that the noncomplementary nucleotides were present in phosphodiester linkage.
(8) The same segments have been described to be responsible for the hexamer-hexamer linkage (Yu, M.-H. & Glazer, A.N.
(9) The two disorders may associate within families through genetic linkage or a failure of neurotransmitter homoeostasis.
(10) Isopycnic analyses of the ribonucleotide initiated fd DNA replication products demonstrated covalent linkage between the initiator RNA and newly synthesized DNA.
(11) The others had the structures galactosyl-galactosyl-xylosyl-4-methylumbelliferone and galactosyl-xylosyl-4-methylumbelliferone, respectively, representing the linkage region between the glycosaminoglycan chains and core protein, except that 4-methylumbelliferone replaced the amino acid.
(12) Absence of linkage in a large group of families shows that lamp genes are not involved in Salla disease.
(13) Because each linkage project is different, the modular nature of the software allows for better control of the programming process and development of unique strategies.
(14) Family clustering suggests a genetic pathogenesis, but linkage to HLA or other blood group markers has not been found.
(15) Biosynthesis of the two N-glycosyl linkage units involves dolichol monophosphate and dolicholdiphosphate-linked saccharide precursors.
(16) In addition, the distances between markers in the mouse and human were similar except for one region of the conserved linkage group where we could detect a larger distance in the mouse compared to the human.
(17) The inter-connecting linkage system develops postnatally, and the 'tip-linkages' are already found in one-week-old mice, suggesting that the critical organization of the micromechanics of the stereocilia matures rapidly during the postnatal period.
(18) Using molecular probes to examine somatic cell lines and recombinant inbred and congenic strains of mice, we have re-evaluated these linkage relationships.
(19) We now report linkage between CF and pJ3.11 (Z = 4.92, theta = 0) and between CF and 7C22 (Z = 3.42, theta = 0).
(20) Recently, a gene for ITD (DYT1) in a non-Jewish kindred was located on chromosome 9q32-34, with tight linkage to the gene encoding gelsolin (GSN).
Pantograph
Definition:
(n.) An instrument for copying plans, maps, and other drawings, on the same, or on a reduced or an enlarged, scale.
Example Sentences:
(1) Most of the subjects' mandibular movements did not improve to the point of making reproducible border movements on a pantograph.
(2) An analysis of variance showed that the condylar inclination recorded by wax was statistically less than recorded with a pantograph.
(3) A total of 136 dentulous patients were divided into three groups for purposes of quantitative pantographic comparison of voluntary and induced Bennett movement.
(4) The average condylar inclination recorded with a pantograph (29.5 degrees) was greater than the recording by either intraoral registration material.
(5) The object of our research is to compare clinically and objectively three articulators: -- the Dentatus, semiadjustable articulator which employs dynamico-static records -- the T.M.J., fully adjustable articulator which employs dynamico-cinematic stereographic endobuccal records -- the Denar, fully adjustable articulator which employs dynamico-cinematic pantographic extrabuccal records.
(6) The pantographic reproducibility index (PRI) has been developed to quantitate incoordinated mandibular movements; one of the signs and symptoms of TMJ dysfunction.
(7) Proper use of a pantograph to program fully adjustable articulators is dependent on stable clutch construction.
(8) A comparison between the pantograph and the polyvinyl siloxane displayed no statistically significant difference in recording condylar inclination.
(9) Other features of the articulator are: (1) a condylar lock mechanism which is activated by only a half turn, (2) adjustable spring tension, (3) precise long centric and wide centric controls, (4) an incisal pain which can be removed and replaced on the articulator without changing its setting, (5) a Bennett movement carefully selected to avoid the complication of a pantograph type of face-bow, and (6) a new sponge wall type of mounting plate which supports both casts for simultaneous mounting.
(10) In an experimental investigation, Stuart pantographic records are geometrically analyzed.
(11) It can be inferred that the actual idling condylar displacement was more inward and upward than that measured by the Pantograph.
(12) Articulator settings were obtained for two subjects 10 times in a 2-week period by using both a lateral interocclusal record technique and a Pantronic pantograph.
(13) The methods of recording immediate side shift from best to worst were: (1) electronic pantograph; (2) polyether interocclusal records; (3) mechanical pantography (Denar) and simplified mandibular motion analyzer (Panadent); (4) simplified mandibular motion analyzer (Whip-Mix and Denar); and (5) zinc oxide interocclusal records.
(14) The incisal point movement was recorded using Sirognathograph Analysing System, and condylar movement was recorded with a pantograph.
(15) For construction of craniopantograph the principles of function of two typical instruments--craniometer and pantograph were used.
(16) Twenty pantographic recordings were transferred to the Stuart fully adjustable articulator.
(17) A clinical experiment was undertaken to study the relationship between occlusal therapy and pantographic reproducibility.
(18) Using this technique a stable centric relation position can be maintained during the maxillary cast mounting procedure and the subsequent setting of the articulator to the pantographic recordings.
(19) Even after removing and reinserting the clutches several times, retention is sufficient to support the weight of the pantograph.
(20) Pantographic tracings were made and transferred to the semiadjustable articulator.