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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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prosthetic group

n.

The nonprotein component of a conjugated protein, as the heme in hemoglobin.

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group

1. an assemblage of objects or animals 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

the bivalent radical, −N=N−.

blood g's

categories into which blood can be classified on the basis of agglutinogens. See also blood group.

group breeding scheme

method of selecting breeding stock in which a group of breeders cooperate to run an open nucleus breeding scheme; in return they receive a regular supply of breeding stock, mostly males, for use in their own herds or flocks. Called also cooperative breeding scheme.

group medication

see mass medication.

group practice

see group practice.

prosthetic group

1. an organic radical, nonprotein in nature, which together with a protein carrier forms an enzyme.

2. a cofactor tightly bound to an enzyme, i.e. it is an integral part of the enzyme and not readily dissociated from it.

3. a cofactor that may reversibly dissociate from the protein component of an enzyme; a coenzyme.

group specific antigen

see group specific antigen.