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CORRESPONDING
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Accompanying
Example:
all rights carry with them corresponding responsibilities
Classified under:
Similar:
related; related to (being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Conforming in every respect
Example:
the like period of the preceding year
Synonyms:
comparable; corresponding; like
Classified under:
Similar:
same (closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Similar especially in position or purpose
Example:
a number of corresponding diagonal points
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
similar (marked by correspondence or resemblance)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb correspond
Context examples:
"Normally, those affected lose their satiety because the corresponding hormone leptin no longer works. The drug celastrol restores leptin sensitivity and hence satiety."
(German scientists find potential treatment for obesity, Agência Brasil)
Men exposed to a cool environment overnight for a month had an increase in brown fat with corresponding changes in metabolism.
(Cool temperature alters human fat and metabolism, NIH)
An indication that a data element corresponding to a microbiology specimen has been derived from one or more data elements.
(Microbiology Specimen Derived Flag, NCI Thesaurus)
Performing a review the technical and corresponding administrative actions and records intended to retain an item in, or restore it to, a state in which it can perform its required function.
(Device Maintenance Review Evaluation Method, Food and Drug Administration)
Four other haplotypes of the CYP2D6*1 allele exhibit SNPs that have no effect on the enzymatic activity of the corresponding cytochrome P450 2D6*10 proteins.
(CYP2D6*1 Allele, NCI Thesaurus)
A finger or toe in human beings or corresponding part in other vertebrates.
(Digit, NCI Thesaurus)
A recombinant human soluble protein corresponding to amino acids 114-281 of the Apo2 ligand/tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (RhApo2L/TRAIL) with potential antineoplastic activity.
(Dulanermin, NCI Thesaurus)
A computer-based tracking and submission system for statements, bills, invoices, and related information corresponding to the payment for goods or services.
(Electronic Billing System, NCI Thesaurus)
However, these nucleotide changes have no effect on the enzymatic activity of the corresponding cytochrome P450 2C9*1 protein.
(CYP2C9*1 Allele, NCI Thesaurus)
A systematized collection of concepts that define corresponding codes.
(Code System, NCI Thesaurus)
