Look at the definitions, then there is no
Posted By: SM on 2008-12-29
In Reply to: "melanotic" stool--fact or fiction?? - starstruck
Subject: Look at the definitions, then there is no
question which to use. Melanotic refers to pigment, i.e., skin; while melena refers to stool, as in black and tarry.
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Did you look up the definitions???
Subject: Did you look up the definitions???
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Definitions -sm
Subject: Definitions -sm
sparing:
1. Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources.
2. Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent.
3. Forbearing; lenient.
sparring:
1.noun: an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
2. noun: making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
here are the definitions
Subject: here are the definitions
build up
Function:verb
transitive verb
1 : to develop gradually by increments
2 : to promote the health, strength, esteem, or reputation of intransitive verb : to accumulate or develop appreciably
OR
buildup
Function:noun
1 : something produced by building up
2 : the act or process of building up
pannus, which also has other definitions,
Subject: pannus, which also has other definitions,
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the definitions are very different and will give the answer.
Subject: the definitions are very different and will give the answer.
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whats the deal with the definitions popping up?
Subject: whats the deal with the definitions popping up?
every time i move from page to page on this board now, i get a box with a word/phrase and definition flash up on my screen -- is this to sharpen our skills while we play?
para versus peri definitions
Subject: para versus peri definitions
para- (para-) [Gr. para to, at, or from the side of] 1. a prefix meaning (a) beside, near, (b) resembling, (c) accessory to, (d) beyond, (e) apart from, (f) abnormal. 2. symbol p-; in organic chemistry, a prefix indicating a 1,4-substituted benzene ring, e.g., p-xylene (1,4-dimethylbenzene) or p-nitrophenol (4-nitrophenol).
peri- (peri-) [Gr. peri around] a prefix meaning near or around
I'd send your QA person the word definitions LOL nm
Subject: I'd send your QA person the word definitions LOL nm
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Thanks. I was confused when I looked up the abbreviation definitions. :D
Subject: Thanks. I was confused when I looked up the abbreviation definitions. :D
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