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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.
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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 Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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
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