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Precipitin
A circulating antibody that functions in the precipitation of homologous antigen. An antibody which reacts to an antigen and forms a precipitate, used in many diagnostic tests. Antibody that combines with its antigen to form a complex that settles out of solution as a precipitate. This reaction is used to identify an unknown antigen or…
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Precipitating cause
The particular stress that precipitates a disorder.
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Precipitate
A compound that causes substances in solution to settle out. A substance which is precipitated during a chemical reaction. To separate from solution; N. solid substance that has separated from solution. A deposit separated from a suspension or solution by precipitation, the reaction of a reagent that causes the deposit to fall to the bottom…
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Precedent
In law, a decision of the court that is used as the basis for determining the outcome of a like case or similar case that occurs subsequently. In law, an action, ruling, or verdict that may be used as an example to be followed in the future.
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Precedence effect
The experience of hearing one sound when two identical sounds are presented laterally, separated by 7-50 ms.
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Precede
A health education program planning model consisting of seven stages that provides a sequential method for program development can be used in any setting for any type of program. To happen before or earlier than something.
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Precancerous leukoplakia
White patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth that suggest early changes associated with cancer development.
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Pre-aids (lymphadenopathy) syndrome
A sexually transmitted syndrome that resembles AIDS but is less severe.
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Preadolescence
The second part of the school years according to Sullivan, that begins when children first start to form close friendships marked by sensitivity to the friend as a person, juvenile era.
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Preadaptation
In genetics, a hereditary adaptation to an environment that the organism is not currently in.
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