shot |
<radiobiology> Fusion jargon for the production of a (short-lived) plasma. In the early days, plasmas were produced by the discharge of capacitor banks, which (frequently) made a BANG. A modern tokamak produces a few dozen shots per day, each lasting a few seconds and, if nothing goes wrong, inaudible. (09 Oct 1997) |
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shot-feel |
A peculiar sensation as of a nervous discharge or electric shock passing rapidly from the top of the head to the feet, sometimes described as a sensation of the rolling of shot down the body, occurring in acromegaly. (05 Mar 2000) |
shot-silk phenomenon |
The appearance of numerous wavelike, glistening reflexes, like the shimmer of silk, observed sometimes in the retina of a young person. Synonym: shot-silk phenomenon, shot-silk reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
shot-silk reflex |
The appearance of numerous wavelike, glistening reflexes, like the shimmer of silk, observed sometimes in the retina of a young person. Synonym: shot-silk phenomenon, shot-silk reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
shot-silk retina |
The appearance of numerous wavelike, glistening reflexes, like the shimmer of silk, observed sometimes in the retina of a young person. Synonym: shot-silk phenomenon, shot-silk reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
shote |
1. <zoology> A fish resembling the trout. 2. [Perh. A different word] A young hog; a shoat. Origin: AS. Sceota a darting fish, a trout, fr. Sceotan. See Shoot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
shotgun method |
Cloning of DNA fragments randomly generated from a genome. See: genomic library. (09 Oct 1997) |
shots, allergy |
Known medically as allergy desensitization or allergy immunotherapy, the injections are designed to stimulate the immune system with gradually increasing doses of the substances to which a person is allergic, the aim being to modify or stop the allergy war (by reducing its effect on the mast cells). This form ofhe strength of the IgE and its treatment is very effective for allergies to pollen, mites, cats, and especially stinging insects (e.g., bees, hornets, yellowjackets, wasps, velvet ants, fire ants). Allergy immunotherapy usually takes 6 months to a year to become effective and injections are usually required for 3-5 years. (12 Dec 1998) |
shotted |
1. Loaded with shot. 2. <medicine> Having a shot attached; as, a shotten suture. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
shotted suture |
A suture in which the ends are fastened by passing through a split shot (a partially divided lead pellet) which is then compressed. (05 Mar 2000) |
bird shot retinochoroiditis |
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pistol-shot femoral sound |
pistol-shot sound |
headmould shot |
tetanus shot |
flu shot |