functional consequence

collocation in English

meaningsoffunctionalandconsequence

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functional
adjective
uk
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl/
us
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl/
designed to be practical and useful rather ...
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consequence
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
us
/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwəns/
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or ...
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(Definition offunctionalandconsequencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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These variants appear to have littlefunctionalconsequence, but have proven invaluable markers to identify ' strains ' and geographical isolates of the parasite.
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Clearly we need to understand the truefunctionalconsequenceof the alternate protein (isoform b) created by this polymorphism.
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Characterize thefunctionalconsequenceof this interaction on global histone acetylation and on the expression levels of transcription factors.
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Thalamortical neurons, especially in rodents, constitute a remarkably favorable system for molecular genetic studies of synaptic variability and itsfunctionalconsequence.
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Thefunctionalconsequenceof this effect is to shorten the recovery time to the offset of bright flashes, perhaps resulting in an increase in contrast sensitivity.
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Capacity limitation was the central concept, and selection was considered itsfunctionalconsequence.
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Further study of the two substitutions suggests that one of them may be offunctionalconsequence.
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Such remodeling may have functional consequences on the extent of astrocytic network that could in turn affect neuronal survival.
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What are the functional consequences of the fact that junctional channels are found in plaques?
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Promoter polymorphisms have functional consequences by virtue of quantitative effects on expression of the gene.
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However, the functional consequences of these interactions have not been demonstrated definitely and directly from the galectin side.
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These results indicate that the anatomically observed patchy projections reflect the functional consequences of geniculate lamination.
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The functional consequences of regulating the spread of the calcium wave are likely to be numerous.
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The expected functional consequences of serotonin's action in ferret and cat or monkey neurons are quite distinct.
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It is regarded as a loss of physiological reserve, such that minor stress events result in disproportionate functional consequences.
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On either account, the functional consequences of different language modes is a key arena for further research.
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To date, the structural\\functional consequences of a few of these mutations have been explored.
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What are the functional consequences of neurocognitive deficits in schizophrenia?
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