What's the difference between unidentified and unknown?

Unidentified


Definition:

Example Sentences:

  • (1) A re-examination of the literature indicates that many phagocytes previously unidentified or considered to be microglial cells are probably beta astrocytes.
  • (2) Furthermore, the local interneurons make extensive efferent synaptic connections with unidentified neurons in the terminal medulla.
  • (3) We are firmly opposed to that," an unidentified spokesman from the ministry of industry and information technology told the state news agency, Xinhua.
  • (4) Since only a few of these medium sized terminals in any one cluster degenerate after tectal lesions, and none degenerate after cortical lesions, it is suggested that the morphological arrangement of these clusters may permit the convergence of axons from several sources, some of which are unidentified, onto the same dendritic segment.
  • (5) The adhesion-promoting activity in the first group of fractions was associated with the family of acidic proline-rich proteins (PRPs), while that of the second group is as yet unidentified.
  • (6) The results indicate that both stimulant and inhibitory agents (so far unidentified) may be present in brain cytosols during protein depletion.
  • (7) The sequence information obtained of the unidentified proteins is sufficient for further cloning.
  • (8) Transplacental transmission of an unidentified pathogen with teratogenic properties was hypothesized as the probable cause.
  • (9) However, other unidentified factors appear to influence its presence in certain areas of the estuary.
  • (10) Isolation of an apparently full-length 3.0-kb cDNA from a HeLa cell library demonstrated a previously unidentified gene (ATDC) within these cosmid clones.
  • (11) Previously unidentified forms of suxamethonium-induced contractures have been investigated in chronically denervated rat extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscle at 20 degrees C. Contractures were assigned to groups 1-6 on the basis of the peak tension (Tp1) during 0-10 min exposure to the drug (3.0 x 10(-5) M), (7.0 x 10(-6) M), and (3.5 x 10(-6) M) and the subsequent retention, increase, or decrease in tension (Tp2), during the further 10 min.
  • (12) Major fatty aldehydes of the phosphatidylethanolamine were 14:0 (62%), unidentified long chain forms (24%), 16:0 (7%), 18:0 (4%), 18:1 (3%).
  • (13) These methods are the mapping, isolation, and study of the chromosomal DNA containing a previously unidentified gene responsible for a genetic disease, beginning with its chromosomal localization.
  • (14) Chemically defined minimal medium also supported the growth of an unidentified moderate halophile, HX, and of Vibrio alginolyticus and Vibrio cholerae.
  • (15) To isolate fusion transcripts of AML1, and an as yet unidentified gene on chromosome 8 involved in the rearrangement, we used rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) and primers for AML1 exons 5 and 6.
  • (16) In the case of (14C-8)-N6-benzyladenosine-5'-phosphate, a total of 28% of the radioactivity was recovered in the 48-hr urine collection and the following metabolites were isolated: N6-benzyladenosine (40%), uric acid (12%), adenine (trace), and unidentified urea derivatives (30%).
  • (17) An unidentified chromosomal fragment has become inserted in the long arms of an autosome 12.
  • (18) An unidentified Moscow police official told the Interfax news agency that the group used “an internal staircase” to reach the top floor of the building and then used “special equipment” to reach its spire.
  • (19) Previously unidentified loci required for effective root nodule development and exopolysaccharide synthesis were also found.
  • (20) As predicted by the perceptual fluency hypothesis, and as has been found in previous research, the recognition judgments were more positive for identified words than for unidentified words.

Unknown


Definition:

  • (a.) Not known; not apprehended.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The reference library used in the operation of a computerized search program indicates the closest matches in the reference library data with the IR spectrum of an unknown sample.
  • (2) The macrophage-derived product, interleukin 1 (IL 1) is thought to play an important regulatory role in the proliferation of T lymphocytes; however, its mechanism of action is unknown.
  • (3) Second, the unknown is searched against the database to find all materials with the same or similar element types; the results are kept in set 2.
  • (4) The mechanism by which gp55 causes increased erythroblastosis and ultimately leukaemia is unknown, but a reasonable suggestion is that gp55 can mimic the action of erythropoietin by binding to its receptor (Epo-R), thereby triggering prolonged proliferation of erythroid cells.
  • (5) It is an intriguing moment: the new culture secretary, Sajid Javid, who was brought in to replace Maria Miller last month, is something of an unknown quantity.
  • (6) The functions of O-GlcNAc remain largely unknown, but it may be important in blocking phosphorylation sites, it may be required for the assembly of specific multiprotein complexes, it might serve as a nuclear transport signal, or it may be directly involved in the active transport of macromolecules across nuclear pores.
  • (7) We therefore conclude that widely spaced (and unknown) parts of the protein chain are required for the intersubunit interactions that eventually lead to functional assembly of the receptor.
  • (8) An atheroma is often associated with saccular aneurysms, but its effect on this pathological process is still unknown.
  • (9) The ophthalmic headache's crisis is caused, in fact, by a spasm of convergence on an unknown exophory of which the amplitude of fusion is satisfying, and the presence of which can only be seen with test under screen.
  • (10) The mechanisms responsible for changes in absorption in vitro are unknown.
  • (11) The pathoanatomy and factors associated with transient mitral regurgitation (MR) induced by myocardial ischemic stress are unknown.
  • (12) The evaluation of the data of unknown test persons of a pilot study in 96% resulted in a correct classification in patients with heart and circulatory diseases or persons with healthy heart and circulation, the classification in the above mentioned groups of diagnosis was performed on an average to 57%.
  • (13) Silicon, a relatively unknown trace element in nutritional research, has been uniquely localized in active calcification sites in young bone.
  • (14) Several pedigrees have been reported in which defects of the insulin gene result in glucose intolerance or diabetes in affected members, but the role of insulin gene mutations in NIDDM is unknown.
  • (15) Federal endorsement of the HMO concept has resulted in broad understanding of a number of concepts unknown in fee-for-service medicine.
  • (16) Paul Doyle Kick-off Sunday midday Venue St Mary’s Stadium Last season Southampton 2 Leicester City 2 Live Sky Sports 1 Referee Michael Oliver This season G 18, Y 60, R 1, 3.44 cards per game Odds H 5-6 A 4-1 D 5-2 Southampton Subs from Taylor, Martina, Stephens, Davis, Rodriguez, Sims, Ward-Prowse Doubtful Bertrand, Davis, Van Dijk (all match fitness) Injured Boufal (knee, Jan), Hesketh (ankle, Feb), Targett (hamstring, Feb), Austin (shoulder, Mar), Pied (knee, Jun), Gardos (knee, unknown) Suspended None Form DWLLLL Discipline Y37 R2 Leading scorer Austin 6 Leicester City Subs from Zieler, Hamer, Wasilewski, Gray, Fuchs, James, Okazaki, Hernández, Kapustka, King Doubtful None Injured None Suspended None Unavailable Amartey, Mahrez, Slimani (Africa Cup of Nations) Form LDLWDL Discipline Y44 R1 Leading scorers Slimani, Vardy 5
  • (17) Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown etiology with protean manifestations.
  • (18) Their incidence cannot be estimated--only the possibility of recoverable renal function in an unknown number of involved patients.
  • (19) The results indicate that the effect of EGF on the growth of cancer cells is very complicated and may involve an unknown regulatory mechanism of cancer cell growth.
  • (20) In 1968, nearly 60% of the malignant ovarian tumors were treated by doctors in internal medicine, surgery and radiology etc., rather than gynecology, which was partly because the primary site of the cancer was unknown during the clinical course and partly because the gynecologist gave up treatment of patients in advanced cases.

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