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hypochromicity (medicine) and buffet (medicine)


hypochromicity (medicine)


hypochromicity
<chemistry> A decrease in the optical density of a solution with nucleic acids in it such that it is less able to absorb ultraviolet radiation, which occurs when single-stranded nucleic acid molecules renature into double-stranded molecules.


buffet (medicine)


buffet


1. A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc, a sideboard. "Not when a gilt buffet's reflected pride Turns you from sound philosophy aside." (Pope)

2. A counter for refreshments; a restaurant at a railroad station, or place of public gathering.

Origin: F. Buffet, LL. Bufetum; of uncertain origin; perh. Fr. The same source as E. Buffet a blow, the root meaning to puff, hence (cf. Puffed up) the idea of ostentation or display.

Source: Websters Dictionary