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component /com·po·nent/ (kum-po´nent) 1. a constituent element or part. 2. in neurology, a series of neurons forming a functional system for conducting the afferent and efferent impulses in the somatic and splanchnic mechanisms of the body. M component an abnormal monoclonal immunoglobulin occurring in the serum in plasma cell dyscrasias, formed by proliferating concentrations of immunoglobulin-producing cells. plasma thromboplastin component (PTC) coagulation factor IX. component [kəmpō′nənt] Etymology: L, componere, to assemble a significant part of a larger unit. component(s), n a part or element. component, A, n See factor II. component of force, n See force, component of. component of partial denture, component, salivary, n See lysozyme. component, thromboplastic cellular (TCC), n See factor, platelet, 3. 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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