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emergent
[e-mer´jent]1. coming out from a cavity or other part.
2. coming on suddenly.
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e·mer·gent
(ē-mĕr'jent),1. Arising suddenly and unexpectedly, calling for quick judgment and prompt action.
2. Coming out; leaving a cavity or other part.
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emergent
Medspeakadjective Referring to that which is becoming manifest—i.e., emerging.
Molecular biology
adjective Referring to a property in a system that cannot be predicted from the starting conditions.
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emergent
adjective Referring to that which is becoming manifest. See Emergent disease.McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
e·mer·gent
(ē-mĕr'jĕnt)1. Arising suddenly and unexpectedly, calling for quick judgment and prompt action.
2. Coming out; leaving a cavity or other part.
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emergent
- an aquatic plant having most of its structure above water.
- a tree which exceeds the height of the canopy.
Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
e·mer·gent
(ē-mĕr'jĕnt)1. Arising suddenly, calling for prompt action.
2. Coming out; leaving a cavity or other part.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012