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In vitro maturation
An assisted reproduction technique in which an immature oocyte is nurtured in the laboratory until fertilized.
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Enamel maturation
The process of changing from about 30% inorganic mineral in enamel matrix of the teeth to the 96% inorganic content in mature enamel. The maturation is accomplished by the ameloblast cells over a long period, with a decrease in water and organic content, and an increase in mineral content and size or density of hydroxyapatite…
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Affinity maturation
The mechanism during an immune response that produces antibodies with a strong ability to bind to a foreign antigen over time. Affinity maturation is produced by changes in the genes that encode immunoglobulin G (IgG) and by increased survival of those B lymphocytes that produce antibodies with the greatest ability to destroy a particular antigen.…
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Matrix stem cells
Stem cells derived from the matrix (“Wharton’s jelly”) of the umbilical cord.
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Territorial matrix
That component of cartilage immediately surrounding clusters of chondrocytes. It has a rich concentration of glycosaminoglycans, and stains darkly (it is basophilic).
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Matrilysin
A member of the matrix metalloproteinase enzyme family that is expressed by many tumor cells and plays a part in tissue invasion and metastasis.
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Random mating
Pairing of male to female when each individual has the same chance of mating with those of other genetic makeup.
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Assortative mating
Pairing of male and female that is controlled in some manner.
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Mating
Pairing of male and female that occurs by chance, that is, with no external influence or control.
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Maternal serum screen
A blood test taken from a pregnant woman to see if she has circulating proteins that may indicate the presence of congenital disease in her developing fetus.
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