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synthesis

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synthesis /syn·the·sis/ (-the-sis)
1. the creation of an integrated whole by the combining of simpler parts or entities.
2. the formation of a chemical compound by the union of its elements or from other suitable components.
3. in psychiatry, the integration of the various elements of the personality.synthet´ic

syn·the·sis (snth-ss)
n. pl. syn·the·ses (-sz)
1. The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole.
2. Formation of a chemical compound from simpler compounds or elements.
3. A period in the cell cycle.

synthesis (sinˑ·th·sis),
n the process of creating complex compounds from simpler ones or individual elements by initiating at least one chemical reaction.

synthesis,
n a putting together. The creation of a new entity or idea from elements not previously joined.

synthesis
creation of a compound by union of elements composing it, done artificially or as a result of natural processes.

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