active phase

collocation in English

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active
adjective
uk
/ˈæk.tɪv/us
/ˈæk.tɪv/
busy with a ...
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phase
noun[C]
uk
/feɪz/us
/feɪz/
any stage in a series of events or in a process ...
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Activephaselabor arrest: revisiting the 2-hour minimum.
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In theactivephasethey are spindle shaped and about 30 m in length.
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Linking symptomatology to educational outcome is possible in practice only in theactivephaseof illness.
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The determination of the acute phase reactants has been used to diagnose theactivephaseas well as the disappearance of the inflammatory process.
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If, during this veryactivephase, the growth of a cyst becomes arrested, a change in the rate of secretion of the laminated layer would become necessary.
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The offshore oil and gas industries are in a very buoyant andactivephase.
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Between 1989 and 1995 anactivephasewith concerts followed.
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The mostactivephaseof "likbez" lasted until 1939.
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In theactivephase, both partners are awake and alert.
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Activephasearray uses individual delay lines that are switched on and off.
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High serum antibodies are found inactivephasechronic autoimmune thyroiditis.
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The dynamic interlude representing theactivephaseof physiography weaves the basic threads of geologic history.
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Assuming they decide positively, then theactivephaseof treatment begins.
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Chemicallyactivephase1 products are rendered relatively inert and suitable for elimination by this step.
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Experiential learning requires self-initiative, an intention to learn and anactivephaseof learning.
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Theactivephaseof respiration in birds is exhalation, requiring muscular contraction.
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The fourth step is implementation, thisactivephaseincludes; law enforcement, education, development etc.
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Activephasematings are more common as there are peaks in testosterone.
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The fibroblasts have been observed to be inactivephase, with some newly released amorphous materials present at their surface.
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During theactivephase, the base of the ulcer shows 4 zones: inflammatory exudate, fibrinoid necrosis, granulation tissue and fibrous tissue.
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While this led to anactivephasewith his major pieces, he also worked as a magazine illustrator and artistic director at an advertising agency.
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Retainers help in maintaining and stabilizing the position of teeth long enough to permit reorganization of the supporting structures afteractivephaseof orthodontic therapy.
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