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conjugate
[kon´joo͡-gāt]1. paired, or equally coupled; working in union.
2. a conjugate diameter of the pelvic inlet, especially the true conjugate diameter; see pelvic diameter.
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con·ju·gate
(kon'jŭ-gāt), [TA]1. Joined or paired. Synonym(s): conjugated
2. Conjugate diameters of the pelvis. The distance between any two specified points on the periphery of the pelvic canal.
[L. conjugatus, joined together. See conjugata]
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conjugate
(kŏn′jə-gāt′)v. conju·gated, conju·gating, conju·gates
v.tr.
To join together.
v.intr.
Biology To undergo conjugation.
adj. (-gĭt, -gāt′)
1. Joined together, especially in a pair or pairs; coupled.
2. Chemistry Conjugated.
n. (-gĭt, -gāt′)
Chemistry A chemical compound that has been formed by the joining of two or more compounds.
con′ju·gate′ly adv.
con′ju·ga′tive adj.
con′ju·ga′tor n.
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con·ju·gate
(kon'jŭ-găt) [TA]1. Joined or paired.
Synonym(s): conjugated.
Synonym(s): conjugated.
2. A conjugate diameter of the pelvis. The distance between any two specified points on the periphery of the pelvic canal.
See: conjugata
See: conjugata
[L. conjugatus, joined together]
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conjugate
Coupled or joined in pairs or groups. Of co-valently linked complexes of two or more molecules.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
con·ju·gate
(kon'jŭ-găt) [TA]Joined or paired, conjugated.
[L. conjugatus, joined together]
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