dorsal respiratory group

group (grldbomacp)

1. an assemblage of objects having certain things in common.

2. a number of atoms forming a recognizable and usually transferable portion of a molecule.

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azo group  a bivalent chemical group composed of two nitrogen atoms, —N:N—.

blood group  see under B.

Diagnosis-Related Groups  groupings of diagnostic categories used as a basis for hospital payment schedules by Medicare and other third party payment plans.

dorsal respiratory group  a part of the medullary respiratory center that controls the basic rhythm of respiration.

encounter group  a sensitivity group in which the members strive to gain emotional rather than intellectual insight, with emphasis on the expression of interpersonal feelings in the group situation.

prosthetic group  a low molecular weight, nonprotein compound that binds with a protein component (apoprotein, specifically apoenzyme) to form a protein (e.g., holoenzyme) with biological activity.

sensitivity training group , T-group, training group a nonclinical group, not intended for persons with severe emotional problems, which focuses on self-awareness and understanding and on interpersonal interactions in an effort to develop the assets of leadership, management, counseling, or other roles.

ventral respiratory group  a part of the medullary respiratory center whose neurons function during strong respiration, moving voluntary muscles to control inhalation and exhalation or modify behavior of other respiratory motoneurons.

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dorsal respiratory group (dōrˑ·sl resˈ·pi·r·tōrˑ·ē grōōpˑ),

n the group of neurons located in the medulla oblongata, which generates the basic rhythm of breathing.

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dorsal

directed toward or situated on the back surface, the surface facing away from the ground; opposite the ventral.

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dorsal column system

the sensory tracts in the dorsal funiculus of the spinal cord, consisting of the fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus.

dorsal metacarpal disease

a range of compressive stress lesions of the cortex of the third metacarpal bone of young racing horses; includes bucked shins, incomplete cortical fracture.

dorsal recumbency

see dorsal recumbency.

dorsal respiratory group

that part of the respiratory center which is located in the dorsal medulla oblongata.

dorsal stripe

the dark brown mark that runs along the middle of the back from the poll to the butt of the tail in donkeys, mules, yellow dun horses and primitive horses and ponies.