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frac·tion
(frak'shŭn),1. The quotient of two quantities.
2. An aliquot portion or any portion.
3. As a verb, to separate into portions.
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fraction
(frăk′shən)n.
1. An expression that indicates the quotient of two quantities.
2. A chemical component separated by fractionation.
3. A disconnected piece; a fragment.
4. An aliquot portion or any portion.
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fraction
A part of a whole. See Ejection fraction, Plasma protein fraction, Purified protein fraction, S phase fraction, Volume fraction.McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
frac·tion
(frak'shŭn)1. The quotient of two quantities.
2. An aliquot portion or any portion.
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frac·tion
(frak'shŭn)1. The quotient of two quantities.
2. An aliquot portion or any portion.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012