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Homologous series
In chemistry, compounds that proceed from one to the next by some constant such as a CH2 group.
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Granulocytic series
The immature cells in the bone marrow that develop into mature granular white blood cells.
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Fatty series
Aliphatic series, especially those similar to methane.
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Erythrocytic series
The group of immature cells that develop into mature red blood cells.
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Aromatic series
Any series of organic compounds containing the benzene ring.
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Aliphatic series
Chemical compounds with a structure of an open chain of carbon atoms.
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Acute abdomen series
A radiologic examination that usually includes an erect kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) projection, a recumbent KUB projection, and a left lateral decubitus image of the chest. It is used to assess patients with abdominal pain for free air (organ perforation), infection, intestinal obstruction, or stones.
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Series
Arrangement of objects in succession or in order.
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Serial sevens test
A test of mental status. The patient is asked to subtract 7 from 100 and to take 7 from that value and continue serially.
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Serial
In numerical order, in continuity, or in sequence, as in a series.
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