(n.) The quality or state of being testy; fretfulness; petulance.
Example Sentences:
(1) Thus, our study confirmed that male subjects with a history of testicular maldescent have an increased risk for testis cancer, although the magnitude of this risk was lower than suggested previously.
(2) The expression of the mRNA for mouse testicular lactate dehydrogenase (LDH-X) was examined by RNA:cDNA hybridization in situ in the testis and by Northern analyses of meiotic and postmeiotic spermatogenic cell populations.
(3) In contrast, Leydig cells from rat testis contain monooxygenase systems which catalyze the metabolism of PAH, such as DMBA.
(4) Testis MAPs promoted microtubule assembly, but to a lesser degree than brain MAPs.
(5) Comparison of the native and derivatized wheat germ CaMs with native bovine testis CaM indicates that the concentrations of these proteins required for half-maximal stimulation of either erythrocyte membrane Ca2+-ATPase activity or cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum phosphorylation are very similar.
(6) In an effort to understand the regulation of the onset of testosterone formation in the human fetal testis we measured adenylate cyclase activity in response to hCG stimulation in homogenates of fetal testes obtained from first and second trimester human abortuses.
(7) Gonadoblastoma is an unusual tumor that typically arises in a streak gonad or an abnormal testis of an individual having a Y chromosome.
(8) Immune response in a patient with an in-situ seminoma of the testis was studied.
(9) We conclude that there are high levels of a GHRH-like substance in mature rat testis which is present both at the level of protein product and gene transcript.
(10) Due to low numbers of animals in Replica 1, the reduced Leydig cell volume was not significant after TCDD treatment; however, in Replica 2 there was a dose-dependent reduction (P < 0.01) in volume per testis of Leydig cell cytoplasm, nuclei, or total Leydig cell volume.
(11) The findings also raise the possibility that Prl may play a role in the regulation of testosterone synthesis by the prepubertal testis.
(12) Likewise, [3H]estradiol-receptor complexes from rabbit uterus, Squalus oviduct, or mouse testis bound minimally to Squalus testicular chromatin.
(13) The cells transferred were of three types, normal spleen cells, T cell-enriched spleen and lymph node cells from mice immunized with testis homogenate (TH) in complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) and given an extract of Bordetella pertussis (BP) and the latter cells activated by in vitro culture with TH antigen for 48 h. Controls were given buffer alone.
(14) Testis weight was decreased to approximately 50% of control after eight weeks of treatment.
(15) There was a testy set of exchanges between the editor and Michael Ellis.
(16) A rare case of a seminoma developing in an atrophic testis is described and the role of testicular atrophy in tumorigenesis is discussed.
(17) The efficacy of combined cytostatic-surgical treatment was evaluated in a prospective study involving 70 patients with germinal tumors of the testis metastasizing into the lungs.
(18) Micrococcal nuclease-digested testis and erythrocyte chromatin was separated into soluble and insoluble fractions.
(19) Specific high affinity saturable binding proteins for oestradiol-17beta have been demonstrated in the cytoplasm of liver, adrenal, pituitary, prostate, epididymis and testis interstitial tissue of the rat.
(20) As for possible causes of reduced Leydig cell activity it was investigated whether the testis was (1) hypoplastic; (2) abnormally fused with the epididymis; (3) located in the abdomen; (4) or UT was associated with hypospadias.
Zestiness
Definition:
Example Sentences:
(1) Ruth Joseph and Sarah Nathan's crumbly little almond and lemon tarts are the perfect example of its charms, to my mind – not too sweet, not too sour, just intensely, deliciously zesty.
(2) The zesty, citrus whiff of oranges freshens up the January kitchen, drawing a line under heavy celebratory food, and lighting up the virtuous, but enticing path to a lighter, healthier diet.
(3) This was made more explicit as the show developed – the addition of shiny PVC jackets in red, yellow and orange had the clean, zesty futurism popular during the decade.
(4) Womanly co-operation isn't as zesty as the stories of conflict."
(5) This is mainly due to the impact of increased revenues following UTV's acquisition of social media agency Simply Zesty in March.
(6) Here are a few tips I've found useful so far, and three of my favourite fast-day recipes … • Low-calorie cooking is all about strong flavours: pungent spices, zesty lemon juice and salty soy sauce will all help to distract your attention from the missing calories, as will lots of garlic and big handfuls of fresh herbs.
(7) The winning recipe: Zesty lemon and almond and vanilla petits fours I've just tried out a new luscious petit-four recipe, based on a Moroccan idea I saw, which has to be the epitome of zesty.
(8) With its rich, bready, almost toffee-ish body and lemony, zesty top notes, it is a lager that even the most militant ale drinker would admit is a superb beer.
(9) It’s a style of beer ideally suited to the Australian climate – light and zesty, yet frequently possessing fruity, spicy, herbal, even tart characteristics – approachable for newcomers, yet with enough interest for seasoned craft beer drinkers.
(10) The bill covered drinks all round for his entire backroom staff, and included 17 "Zesty Martinis" at a total of $255, although Murray restricted himself to a $6 lemon soda.
(11) And then there's Stuart Broad and the hat-trick that everyone missed - his ability to produce absurdity is really something, and in this attack, with the swing of Anderson, the pace of Plunkett and zesty skid of Jordan, another interesting variable.
(12) Château Minuty M de Minuty Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France (£9.95, Roberson Wine ; £12.99, or £9.99 if you buy two bottles, Majestic ) Delicate but zesty pale Provençal pinks, of which this is a top-flight example, are talented food-matching all-rounders, whether with a plate of tomatoes dressed with olive oil, or a niçoise style salad (with or without the fishy components).
(13) Notching off everything from sexual harassment to female body image, Legally Blonde is a zesty air-punch of female empowerment.
(14) Alka Green – courgette, spinach, broccoli, fennel, apple and lemon – tastes zesty and vital, with no hint of broccoli or spinach.
(15) Its peppery taste seems to wake our sleepy bodies from winter, reviving the tastebuds, while the citrus dressing provides a zesty companion.
(16) If towelling short suits in bright daisy prints were perhaps a retro step too far for the average 2014 twentysomething, the overall feel was zesty and fun, a palate cleanser from the more sober mood of some menswear in recent seasons.
(17) This is no gimmick, though: as it steams, the orange releases juice and flavour into the surrounding cake, leaving the pudding fantastically moist, zesty and tender.
(18) After a zesty move featuring Jordon Ibe, Alberto Moreno and James Milner, the latter nudged the ball through to Roberto Firmino, who shot across the advancing Declan Rudd and in off the far post.