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Similitude


Definition:

  • (n.) The quality or state of being similar or like; resemblance; likeness; similarity; as, similitude of substance.
  • (n.) The act of likening, or that which likens, one thing to another; fanciful or imaginative comparison; a simile.
  • (n.) That which is like or similar; a representation, semblance, or copy; a facsimile.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Comparison between the germs found in germ carrier donors and those found in recipients with sepsis showed a similitude in three cases (2.2%).
  • (2) Traditionally it has been assumed that hydric anademia explains, for the most part, the paths taken by the disease and its varying intensity, but the importance of direct interhuman contamination is demonstrated by the similitude between the ways gone along by the propagation and these of the circulation of men and goods.
  • (3) Electrophoretic comparison with glutelins extracted by acetic acid and with hordeins, all reduced and alkylated, discloses a great similitude between this fraction, the glutelins and some hordein fast components alpha, beta and gamma.
  • (4) Due to major the and microscopic similitude between low degree transitional cell carcinoma and the localized inflammatory changes (papillary cystitis) the criteria to establish a correct diagnosis are discussed.
  • (5) Burundanga intoxication is related to other toxic phenomena found in different countries and similitudes with transient global amnesia are emphasized.
  • (6) A clinical study has been done and we have established a similitude with Axenfeld's primary calcareal degeneration, which was described by this author in 1917.
  • (7) Calbindin D-27 kDa (previously named vitamin D-CaBP or cholecalcin) and visinin present similitude both for their purification procedure and histochemical localization.
  • (8) Allometry of resting VO2 among cockroach species is similar to that in vertebrates, and is consistent with models based on both "elastic similarity" and "biological similitude."
  • (9) 54 patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD), 26 patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and 18 control subjects, all over 55, have performed neuropsychological tests, evaluating global intellectual function (Rosen's cognitive scale, WAIS digit symbol, WAIS similitude and WMS logical memory tests) and visuospatial functions (Rey lacunar pictures, Poppelreuter and Benton line orientation tests).
  • (10) Taking into account the studies of cortical maps in Bradypus and the notable similitude of the pattern of neocortical sulci between Bradypus and H. indifferens, the possible representation of the primary sensitive and motor somatic areas, secondary sensitive somatic area, visual and auditory areas are inferred.
  • (11) The history of particle clearance was studied in lungs of mice serially sacrificed at intervals up to 14 months following single exposures to an aerosol of submicronic, particulate, iron oxide used as a similitude for atmospheric dust.
  • (12) This similitude brings further support to the notion that subcortical damage of the lenticular nuclei can induce a frontal-like syndrome.
  • (13) These similitudes proved to be critical sites (according to Critic).
  • (14) Since similitudes between oncogene products and growth factors have been observed, it was of interest to compare the inhibitory effect of IDF45 upon the stimulation of DNA synthesis induced either by serum or by pp60-src.
  • (15) Cross reactions obtained are rather equal to the degree of similitude between these mycoplasma species.
  • (16) The similitude with some of the behavioural aspects or depressive of hebephrenic states is emphasized.
  • (17) Their similitude with other reported intracellular calcareous bodies occurring in malakoplakia, infectious orchitis (Michaelis-Guttman' bodies or calcosphaerites), in beryllium granulomas (conchoid bodies) and sarcoidosis (Schaumann bodies) is discussed.
  • (18) The similitude between ageing and hypertension, the contraposition that is seen in youngsters, and other metabolic alterations test this model of winkessel.
  • (19) We show that attempts based on mechanical similitude to set a dosage that would be equivalent across species (for example, from mouse to humans) lead to ambiguous results.
  • (20) Similitudes with solitary cyst of long bones have even been underlined, but no reports exist in the literature of the double localization: maxillary and extra-maxillary.

Twin


Definition:

  • (a.) Being one of two born at a birth; as, a twin brother or sister.
  • (a.) Being one of a pair much resembling one another; standing the relation of a twin to something else; -- often followed by to or with.
  • (a.) Double; consisting of two similar and corresponding parts.
  • (a.) Composed of parts united according to some definite law of twinning. See Twin, n., 4.
  • (n.) One of two produced at a birth, especially by an animal that ordinarily brings forth but one at a birth; -- used chiefly in the plural, and applied to the young of beasts as well as to human young.
  • (n.) A sign and constellation of the zodiac; Gemini. See Gemini.
  • (n.) A person or thing that closely resembles another.
  • (n.) A compound crystal composed of two or more crystals, or parts of crystals, in reversed position with reference to each other.
  • (v. i.) To bring forth twins.
  • (v. i.) To be born at the same birth.
  • (v. t.) To cause to be twins, or like twins in any way.
  • (v. t.) To separate into two parts; to part; to divide; hence, to remove; also, to strip; to rob.
  • (v. i.) To depart from a place or thing.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) All the twins were born in years 1973-1987, the total number was 2,226 boys and 2,302 girls.
  • (2) Plasma renin activity (PRA) and aldosterone concentration were measured before and during submaximal exercise in 10 male monozygotic twin pairs who were discordant for smoking.
  • (3) Symmetrical cases (the so-called siamese twins) have an obvious predominance (92.3%).
  • (4) From the 32nd week on, the twins' mean weekly BPD increment decreased, this lesser growth rate being more marked than that of singletons.
  • (5) In the UK the twin threat of Ukip and the BNP tap into similar veins of discontent as their counterparts across the English channel.
  • (6) There it was found she was not carrying twins but her baby remained in hospital for some weeks with respiratory problems.
  • (7) Therefore, we conclude that monochorionic twins can be considered monozygotic.
  • (8) A planet with conditions that could support life orbits a twin neighbour of the sun visible to the naked eye, scientists have revealed.
  • (9) Presented is the case of a triplet pregnancy with conjoined twins diagnosed antenatally with sonography.
  • (10) This was either giant teratoma of placenta or malformed twin foetus.
  • (11) Blood samples were obtained from 18 twin pairs, and the major prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) plasma metabolite 15-keto-13,14-dihydro-PGE2 was measured by RIA after its conversion to 11-deoxy-15-keto-13,14-dihydro-11 beta,16 xi-cyclo-PGE2.
  • (12) Given his background, Boyle says, growing up in a council house near Bury, with his two sisters (one a twin) and his strict and hard-working parents (his mum worked as a dinner lady at his school), he should by rights have been a gritty social realist, but that tradition never appealed to him.
  • (13) The affected twin had classical loss of sc fat from her face, upper arms, and trunk as well as associated hypocomplementemia, microscopic hematuria, and a borderline oral glucose tolerance test without hyperinsulinism.
  • (14) Neuropsychological testing of the affected twin demonstrated marked deficits in all areas of cognitive function.
  • (15) Therefore, this study evaluates the validity of zygosity diagnosis based on examination of placental membranes, and at the same time evaluates Weinberg's differential rule in a Danish consecutive twin series.
  • (16) Having already seen off the Winklevoss twins who claimed he stole the idea for Facebook from them , Zuckerberg now faces a convicted fraudster who says he has a contract giving him 84% of the social network.
  • (17) These adjusted correlation coefficients in MZ twins are 0.5 for both K1 and K5 blood pressure.
  • (18) Significant intraclass coefficients were observed in MZ twins for the different expressions of RMR.
  • (19) However, after the exclusion of cases with congenital abnormality association of low birth weight newborn infants and with genital anomalies of the male, the twin birth rate was 1.8 per cent.
  • (20) The size of right and left middle phalanges in the II-V fingers and the III finger have been studied in 108 pairs of monozygotic and dizygotic twins at 8--19 years of age and in 60 paris (pedagogical experiment) of separated twins (from the same pair), schoolchildren of the 2d--5th forms trained according different programs of physical culture.