Collocations withformation
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abscess formation
Abscess formation occurs typically seven days after a wound infection, as happened here.
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attitude formation
Furthermore, the aetiology of attitude formation remains to be studied in greater detail.
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biofilm formation
However, the role of phosphorus in biofilm formation in distribution networks is not completely understood.
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bone formation
We used palate organ cultures as a model to study the effects of impaired shelf fusion on bone formation.
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callus formation
At this moisture content no normal growth was obtained; callus formation was observed.
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canon formation
And finally, what purposes (psychological, social, cultural) does such canon formation serve?
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cave formation
Of special concern is his replacement of the one rapt figure gazing at a cave formation in the initial sketch by three figures in the lithograph.
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cell formation
In anorganic nature, the process of crystal formation falls under this higher concept, and this process is therefore the next analogue to cell formation.
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concept formation
Before we can truly understand her theory of concept formation and the role of meaningful representation in language, we must address its source.
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coral formations
Also, large coral formations with (relatively) deep channels between them make this a popular dive location.
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defensive formation
His army resumed its defensive formation with the civilians accompanying the baggage in the centre.
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formation mechanism
The central bank is assumed to know the expectation formation mechanism in full.
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geologic formation
It is not a single homogeneous geologic formation.
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geological formation
We show that our theoretical model captures the important physical mechanisms involved in the solidification and desorption processes by comparing its predictions with available measurements from a geological formation.
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granite formation
The temple is a small monolithic rock-cut temple with a mandapa carved into the rock face of pink granite formations, dating from the 7th century.
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granuloma formation
Occasionally, the presence of larvae stimulates the granuloma formation responsible for the deleterious effects of ocular toxocariasis.
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hippocampal formation
Interestingly, the allocentric condition activated a subset of these regions and, exclusively, the hippocampal formation.
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household formation
This article therefore identifies the need for further research, qualitative and quantitative, on the relationship between women's employment patterns and the dynamics of household formation.
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impression formation
Researchers concluded that impression formation is improved by negative affect.
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infantry formation
Once the bombardment had disordered the infantry formation, cavalry were able to rout and pursue the scattered foot soldiers.
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initial formation
Figures 6 and 7 show in detail the evolution of the shelf after its initial formation and the perturbation and numerical results agree almost precisely.
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limestone formation
It thrives on sandy to clay-loam soil as well as in areas with limestone formation.
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natural formation
However, there are both mainstream scientists and creationists, who believe this is merely an interesting natural formation.
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rapid formation
Light stimulates the rapid formation of inositol trisphosphate in squid retinas.
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sandstone formation
The image is carved out of natural rock of sandstone formation.
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sedimentary formation
A similar variation in humidity as that given for the single igneous body is likely to apply to a massive sedimentary formation.
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shale formation
The oil shale formation is about long and 4to 10 wide.
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spiritual formation
Questions of spiritual formation, human identity, creativity and fulfilment are also explored in the latter part of the book.
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star formation
Then, an analytical solution to the dispersion equation with an explanation of the effects on star formation is given.
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tactical formation
The number of aircraft in a tactical formation at low level is determined by aircraft role and the type of exercise being carried out.
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thrombus formation
These processes occur simultaneously, and enhancement of fibrinolysis has been shown to reduce occlusive thrombus formation in animal models.
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tight formation
Women usually dance in tight formation, poised on the ends of their geta sandals.
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tumour formation
Grafting of this cell population resulted in tumour formation with local invasion of the host brain.
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