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body 1. the entire physical structure of an animal or human being 2. the trunk or torso, not including the limbs, head, or tail 3. Maths a three-dimensional region with an interior 4. Physics an object or substance that has three dimensions, a mass, and is distinguishable from surrounding objects 5. the sound box of a guitar, violin, or similar stringed instrument 6. (in watercolour painting) a white filler mixed with pigments to make them opaque body [′bäd·ē] (aerospace engineering) The main part or main central portion of an airplane, airship, rocket, or the like; a fuselage or hull. Any fabrication, structure, or other material form, especially one aerodynamically or ballistically designed; for example, an airfoil is a body designed to produce an aerodynamic reaction. (geography) A separate entity or mass of water, such as an ocean or a lake. (geology) An ore body, or pocket of mineral deposit. (materials) The consistency or viscosity of fluid materials, such as lubricating oils, paints, and cosmetics. (mechanical engineering) The part of a drill which runs from the outer corners of the cutting lips to the shank or neck. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Immunofluorescence tests with antirabies conjugate prepared to be cross-reactive with the African rabies related viruses (Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, Pretoria, South Africa) showed small and sparse inclusion bodies in impression smears of the cortex, hippocampus, thalamus, medulla, and cerebellum. Signs of the classic HSV cytopathic effect included the presence of intracellular proteinaceous fluid, ballooning degeneration of epithelial cells, and acantholysis (figure 2, A) as well as intranuclear inclusion bodies and a ground-glass appearance of some nuclei (figure 2, B). CCTO Bricks are third at 3-2, with Big Ballers, VooDoo Posse and Inclusion Bodies tied for fourth at 2-3. |
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