(superl.) Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points can be perceived by the touch; not rough; as, smooth glass; smooth porcelain.
(superl.) Evenly spread or arranged; sleek; as, smooth hair.
(superl.) Gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed; as, a smooth stream.
(superl.) Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; voluble; even; fluent.
(superl.) Bland; mild; smoothing; fattering.
(superl.) Causing no resistance to a body sliding along its surface; frictionless.
(adv.) Smoothly.
(n.) The act of making smooth; a stroke which smooths.
(n.) That which is smooth; the smooth part of anything.
(a.) To make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to smooth a board with a plane; to smooth cloth with an iron.
(a.) To free from obstruction; to make easy.
(a.) To free from harshness; to make flowing.
(a.) To palliate; to gloze; as, to smooth over a fault.
(a.) To give a smooth or calm appearance to.
(a.) To ease; to regulate.
(v. i.) To flatter; to use blandishment.
Example Sentences:
(1) These immunocytochemical studies clearly demonstrated that cells encountered within the fibrous intimal thickening in the vein graft were inevitably smooth muscle cell in origin.
(2) Thus adrenaline, via pre- and post-junctional adrenoceptors, may contribute to enhanced vascular smooth muscle contraction, which most likely is sensitized by the elevated intracellular calcium concentration.
(3) In addition to their involvement in thrombosis, activated platelets release growth factors, most notably a platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) which may be the principal mediator of smooth muscle cell migration from the media into the intima and of smooth muscle cell proliferation in the intima as well as of vasoconstriction.
(4) Peripheral eosinocytes increased by 10%, and tests for HBsAg, antiHBs, antimitochondrial antibody and anti-smooth muscle antibody were all negative.
(5) After vascular injury, smooth muscle cells proliferate, reaching a maximum rate at day 2.
(6) Recent studies have shown that an aberration in platelet-derived growth factor gene expression is unlikely to be a factor in proliferation of smooth-muscle cells.
(7) The Ta loop was a smooth, elongated ellipse in configuration and showed clockwise rotation in all planes, as did the P loop.
(8) This series of tests included tests for pathologic nystagmus, saccades, smooth pursuit, and optokinetic nystagmus, as well as bithermal caloric testing and rotational testing.
(9) It inhibits platelet and vascular smooth muscle activation by cGMP-dependent attenuation of the agonist-induced rise of intracellular free Ca2+.
(10) It is concluded that a Na-H antiport system in vascular smooth muscle regulates Na influx rate, contributes to intracellular pH regulation and influences basal levels of Na,K-pump activity.
(11) By 30 min after insemination, the surface of the egg is relatively smooth.
(12) An electrogenic sodium-potassium pump appears to contribute materially to the steady-state potential and to certain of the transient potential responses of vascular smooth muscle.
(13) Distribution patterns of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylinositol in the smooth muscle as well as in the mucosa were different from those in the liver.
(14) Ultrastructural study of the uterine lesion demonstrated smooth muscle cells with only a few "autophagic" facuoles to cells nearly replaced by lysosomes.
(15) These early hyperplastic lesions revealed stellate-shaped dilated bile canaliculi lined by blebs and abnormally thick elongated microvilli, a decreased number of microvilli on the sinusoidal surface, a marked increase in smooth endoplasmic reticulum, large nucleoli, and bundles of pericanalicular microfilaments.
(16) We conclude that once daily doxazosin provides smooth and effective blood pressure control throughout a 24 h post-dose period.
(17) It is suggested that contractile responses to electrical stimulation in isolated sheep urethral smooth muscle are mediated by the sympathetic nervous system, mainly through release of noradrenaline stimulating postjunctional alpha 1-adrenoceptors.
(18) Four fractions enriched, respectively, in plasma membrane (PM), smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER), rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER), and mitochondria were isolated from estrogen-dominated rat myometrium.
(19) From the findings of this study the authors recommend wide excision of colorectal smooth-muscle tumours whenever there is a suggestion of malignancy.
(20) All smooth strains of Brucella bear two lipopolysaccharide (LPS) antigens in a ratio that defines the classification of strains in serovars, A (A greater than M), M (M greater than A) and A.M (A = M).
Smoother
Definition:
(n.) One who, or that which, smooths.
Example Sentences:
(1) The curve of glucose fluctuations was smoother after 50 micrograms than after 100 micrograms and control.
(2) Patients in group A had smoother increases in oxygen uptake and core temperatures, greater cardiovascular stability as reflected by the rate-pressure product, and no visible shivering.
(3) Native leaflet surfaces appeared to be smoother with longer and straighter fibres beneath the surface than treated leaflets.
(4) Electron microscopy revealed that neuroepithelial cells in diazepam-treated embryos had smoother apical surfaces and broader apical widths than did controls.
(5) "We all know legalising our work with a licence would make things normal, smoother."
(6) Used properly, delegation can foster growth of workers, alleviate tension, and contribute to a smoother working environment.
(7) The transition has also been smoother for groups of workers such as taxi drivers, who have been able to opt out of direct state employment and into state-sponsored taxi co-operatives.
(8) The method presented has the important advantage of an easier, smoother postoperative knee-rehabilitation period, which is extremely advantageous in elderly patients.
(9) The 3-Hz filtered EMG profiles proved to be smoother, to exhibit a significantly lower cycle-to-cycle variability, and to have a greater time lag with respect to the original unprocessed EMG signal than the 25-Hz filtered EMG profiles.
(10) Some numerical evidence of such interpretation is given, showing that the fitness surface appears smoother to crossover than it does to mutation.
(11) The surface of the tooth adjusted in this way is smoother than the surface obtained by adjusting with a finishing diamond.
(12) "We need to think about the listener, the consumer, and ask whether we are really going to say that 120m radio sets will become redundant in 2015, or whether we want to have a smoother migration path in the way we had the migration from tape, to CD, to the iPod.
(13) Moreover, our own studies revealed an excellent effect on keloids, which became smoother and visibly paler.
(14) Cryo-peeling imparts a healthier, pinker, smoother, tighter skin surface.
(15) Although permanent, the rejection process usually progresses in a wave motion; first waves are sharp and severe, but with time they become smoother and less severe.
(16) Thus, the retroperitoneal approach should be the preferred method of aortoiliac reconstruction since the postoperative convalescence period is smoother and shorter.
(17) Finishing of the Dicor ceramic resulted in a smoother but pitted surface.
(18) The alpha-adrenoceptor blocking treatment resulted in a considerably smoother peroperative course, as evidenced by a statistically significant reduction in the incidence of excessive blood-pressure variations.
(19) The silicone rubber sheet described here is smoother, thinner, and lighter than a cotton pattie.
(20) Both of the resultant surfaces appeared to be smoother and thus may be more resistant to plaque formation.