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inhibitory /in·hib·i·to·ry/ (-tor″e) restraining or arresting any process; effecting a stay or arrest, partial or complete. inhibitory [inhib′itôr′ē] Etymology: L, inhibere, to restrain tending to stop or slow a process, such as a neuron that suppresses the intensity of a nerve impulse. Compare induce. inhibitory emanating from or pertaining to inhibition. inhibitory factor growth hormone a hypothalamic hormone released into the hypophyseal portal system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To reach the minimum inhibitory concentration, antibiotics must be given at the proper dosage for the proper length of time. In the recent clinical studies, the group has confirmed a high inhibitory effect of AM Chromone. This error was reproduced in the commentary of Ginsberg and Rice [Environ Health Perspect 113:1117-1119 (2005)] and was included in their argument that there was an inhibitory effect overall in that dose group. |
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