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Protruding


Definition:

  • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Protrude

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Here we present images of polydeoxyadenylate molecules aligned in parallel, with their bases lying flat on a surface of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite and with their charged phosphodiester backbones protruding upwards.
  • (2) As a basis for the discussion a possible structure for the DNA complex of the phenylated neutral red is considered in which the extra phenyl ring at N-5 of the phenazinium system, protrudes into the large groove of the DNA helix while the tricyclic part of the ligand is inserted between the DNA base-pairs.
  • (3) Since deglycosylation decreases the frictional ratio of thyroxine binding globulin, it is concluded that, although sialic acid and other sugar residues are in contact with the protein surface, the hydrated carbohydrate chains protrude partially into the solvent.
  • (4) There are several known enzymes recognizing the same sequence, although the prototype NarI and isoschizomers NdaI and NunII cleave the substrate to produce 5'-protruding ends, whereas cleavage with isoschizomer BbeI results in 3'-protruding ends.
  • (5) Of 193 patients suffering from peptic ulcer bleeding identified by emergency gastrointestinoscopy, 52 patients were found to have bleeding gastric ulcer (spurt 5, active oozing 9, fresh clot 11, black clot 17, protruding vessel 4, and clear base without stigmata 6); the other 141 had bleeding duodenal ulcer (spurt 5, active oozing 26, fresh clot 43, black clot 23, protruding vessel 15, and clear base without stigmata 31).
  • (6) The most frequently registered defects were: os tympanicum (smaller): 23%, os tympanicum (missing): 23%; missing tail: 7%; protruding tongue (15%); none of these defects were seen in the control fetuses.
  • (7) Light microscopic studies indicate it has an ellipsoidal centre from which catalase-positive filamentous or rod-like processes protrude along its major axis; hence, it is called a phi body.
  • (8) Numerous long irregular microvilli which are protruded from the supporting cells into the mucous film covering the olfactory epithelium contain no axial filaments.
  • (9) Comparison of posterior airway space was evaluated radiographically on patients with sleep apnea in a mandibular reposed position vs. a mandibular protruded position.
  • (10) Moreover, some cells protruded cell processes toward the neighboring cells through the extracellular matrix.
  • (11) In 20, the 'restrictive' tissue simultaneously protruded into the right atrium and ventricle; only in 12 did it extend exclusively into the right ventricle.
  • (12) But a missing nucleotide (responsible for one unpaired nucleotide protruding at the 3' or 5' end of the complementary strand) does not stop ligation of the shorter oligodeoxynucleotides between independent duplexes.
  • (13) Astrocyte endfeet of the GLM became irregular in contour, protruding in a fern-leaf fashion into the pial connective tissue.
  • (14) This strand forms a protruding 3' over-hang at the chromosomal terminus in three different eukaryotes analyzed.
  • (15) These included non-union at the trochanteric fracture, protruding pin, partial destruction of the femoral head, subcapital fracture of the femoral neck, and avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
  • (16) The block was produced by a large fragment of bone which had broken off the inferior end plate of the body of L4 and was protruding into the spinal canal.
  • (17) By transmission electron microscopy, discontinuity of the basal lamina (of the marginal glia) was found, and some tumor cells were found to have protruded their processes into the spinal cord parenchyma.
  • (18) An ultrastructural study found not only round, but also elongated and drumstick-shaped alpha-granules and rod-like structures protruding from round alpha-granules.
  • (19) Through combination with a spherical disc face perpendicular to the axis of rotation, which protrudes only slightly from the hemispherical catheter tip, with a maximum at the center and minimum at the lateral borders, the lathing head has only a slight risk of perforation and no undesired sheering forces (Figures 2a to 2d).
  • (20) A novel concentric design of double-barrelled Ca2+-selective microelectrode, with an inner pipette tip that protrudes beyond an outer one, has recently been developed and is described.

Spur


Definition:

  • (n.) A sparrow.
  • (n.) A tern.
  • (n.) An implement secured to the heel, or above the heel, of a horseman, to urge the horse by its pressure. Modern spurs have a small wheel, or rowel, with short points. Spurs were the badge of knighthood.
  • (n.) That which goads to action; an incitement.
  • (n.) Something that projects; a snag.
  • (n.) One of the large or principal roots of a tree.
  • (n.) Any stiff, sharp spine, as on the wings and legs of certain burds, on the legs of insects, etc.; especially, the spine on a cock's leg.
  • (n.) A mountain that shoots from any other mountain, or range of mountains, and extends to some distance in a lateral direction, or at right angles.
  • (n.) A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale, to strip off the blubber.
  • (n.) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut.
  • (n.) The short wooden buttress of a post.
  • (n.) A projection from the round base of a column, occupying the angle of a square plinth upon which the base rests, or bringing the bottom bed of the base to a nearly square form. It is generally carved in leafage.
  • (n.) Any projecting appendage of a flower looking like a spur.
  • (n.) Ergotized rye or other grain.
  • (n.) A wall that crosses a part of a rampart and joins to an inner wall.
  • (n.) A piece of timber fixed on the bilge ways before launching, having the upper ends bolted to the vessel's side.
  • (n.) A curved piece of timber serving as a half to support the deck where a whole beam can not be placed.
  • (v. t.) To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse.
  • (v. t.) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive.
  • (v. t.) To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot.
  • (v. i.) To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Schneiderlin, valued at an improbable £27m, and the currently injured Jay Rodriguez are wanted by their former manager Mauricio Pochettino at Spurs, but the chairman Ralph Krueger has apparently called a halt to any more outgoings, saying: “They are part of the core that we have decided to keep at Southampton.” He added: “Jay Rodriguez and Morgan Schneiderlin are not for sale and they will be a part of our club as we enter the new season.” The new manager Ronald Koeman has begun rebuilding by bringing in Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pellè from the Dutch league and Krueger said: “We will have players coming in, we will make transfers to strengthen the squad.
  • (2) Recognition of this deficiency in our knowledge spurred a belated explosion of research that began with an exploration of the fine structure of the mesothelium.
  • (3) A 57-year-old man was envenomated via two spur wounds to the right hand from each hind leg of a male platypus.
  • (4) But it should also be noted that this Spurs team might be the best Spurs team ever, and they've had lots of good teams (including four previous championship teams).
  • (5) Traction spurs with segmental hypermobility were found more commonly at the L4-5 level in patients whose spines were not fused, particularly women.
  • (6) She would often say to me, “Don’t go under the house.” And just as her order to not look at the sexy films had spurred me on to do so, I would indeed look under the house.
  • (7) The uveal protrusion was replaced and a deep corneoscleral block was removed in front of the scleral spur in three cases, and electrocoagulation of the anterior edges of the trabeculectomy fistula was done in other three cases.
  • (8) Minutes later, Bolton demanded a penalty when Gary Cahill collapsed in the Spurs box after a tackle by Pienaar.
  • (9) Boris Johnson , the London mayor, got into hot water last week when he praised the value of greed as a spur to progress and controversially suggested some people struggle to get on in life because of their low IQs.
  • (10) A similar rally in 2007 is widely credited with spurring on Malaysia's opposition movement, which won a landslide victory in the 2008 elections.
  • (11) As the political pendulum has swung over the decades, these competing archetypes have spurred endless innovations from inflation-linked bonds to free TV licences.
  • (12) He explains: "Spurs spend a lot of money but only sign players who are 20 or 22 because they're thinking of future sales.
  • (13) "It was a great debut for Christian," said the Spurs manager.
  • (14) The council took CPO proceedings after the firm would not agree a price to sell up to Spurs; a judgment is expected next month.
  • (15) 1.44am BST Heat 19-30 Spurs, 11:00 remaining in 2nd quarter Splitter assists Ginobili who hits a jumper, this Spurs run continues.
  • (16) The pope, whose foray into diplomacy helped spur negotiations between the US and Cuba , is expected to address the topic in a speech before the UN in New York in September.
  • (17) Rapid population growth, exacerbating a chronic lack of jobs and economic opportunity, is another powerful spur.
  • (18) A belated acknowledgement of the damage inflicted by decades of stagnated earnings and inequality have meant pay levels have rightly climbed to prominence, in part spurred by Vermont senator Bernie Sanders who put fair pay at the heart of his campaign attempts to secure the Democratic nomination for president.
  • (19) Iran Saudi Arabia China Which Chinese Super League club signed former Spurs midfielder Paulinho in 2015?
  • (20) But Spurs built up a final head of steam and after Gomes punched clear Trippier’s initial cross, a second fell to Son at the near post and he back-heeled the ball past Gomes.