emergent

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

Medspeak
adjective 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

1. an aquatic plant having most of its structure above water.
2. 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