tertiary villus |
The definitive chorionic villus with a vascular core separated from maternal blood by connective tissue, cytotrophoblast, and syncytiotrophoblast. (05 Mar 2000) |
|---|---|
tertiary vitreous |
Vitreous fibrils derived from the neuroepithelium of the ciliary body and forming the ciliary zonule. (05 Mar 2000) |
|
tertiary structure
|
The further folding of a protein bringing alpha-helices and beta-sheets into three-dimensional arrangements. The folding or coiling of the secondary structure to form a three-dimensional molecule.
ó: helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/bto/glossary/tuvwxyz.htm
|
|---|---|
|
tertiary
|
Uppermost of the three major geological eras since advent of well preserved fossil organisms in the Cambrian: ie Primary, Secondary and Tertiary eras.
ó: www.fish.washington.edu/naturemapping/mollusks/glo...
|
|
tertiary syphilis
|
Syphilis in an advanced stage, characterized by localized deposits in the connective tissue of various parts of the body, chiefly in the form of syphilomata. It is attended with deep seated ulceration of the skin or mucous membranes and syphilitic osteitis, together with organic affections of viscera and of the nerves and blood vessels. [Appleton1904]
ó: www.antiquusmorbus.com/English/EnglishS.htm
|
|
tertiary structure
|
The interactions between the side chains on amino acids in a protein that help determine the structure of the protein.
ó: xenon.che.ilstu.edu/genchemhelphomepage/glossary/t...
|
|
tertiary
|
TER-she-air-ee STRUK-sure The shape a protein assumes when amino acids far apart in the primary structure chemically attract one another. 49
ó: www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/life/glossaryt.mhtml
|