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RodA type of specialized light-sensitive cell (photoreceptor) in the retina of the eye that provides side vision and the ability to see objects in dim light (night vision). By contrast, the cones are the retinal photoreceptors that provide sharp central vision and color vision.
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RodOld English rodd "a rod, pole," which is probably cognate with Old Norse rudda "club," from Proto-Germanic *rudd- "stick, club," from PIE *reudh- "to clear land.&quo [..]
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Rodphotoreceptor cell in the retina of the eye that functions in low light; detects light and dark but not color
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Rodcylinder-shaped photoreceptor in the retina, sensitive to low light.
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Roda long thin stick or bar, usually of wood or metal
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RodRecord of Decision (under CERCLA)
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RodA long stick. Aaron had a magic wand that turned into a snake that ate the wand/snakes of pharaoh magicians. It was stored inside the Ark of the Covenant and had many powers such as to inflict burning wounds. When it was held high the Hebrews prevailed in battle. An Egyptian text, Shu and Gebb tells of a leader with a staff who led the Tegaiu f [..]
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RodIn spinal applications, a slender, metal implant which is used to immobilize and alien the spine.
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RodA photoreceptor in the retina of the eye that is specialized for colorless, dim-light vision. root canal
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RodThe solid round metallic form of copper and aluminum which is the most effective shape from which to draw wire.
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RodLight-sensitive, specialized retinal receptor cell that works at low light levels (night vision). A normal retina contains 150 million rods.
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RodRolled steel or steel with a circular cross section can be a bar, a rod or a round, and there is no generally accepted firm dividing line. Broadly, a rod is from 3/16 to 1/2 inch in diameter. Rods tod [..]
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Rod(i) Non-ferrous; a round, square or polygonal solid section supplied in straight lengths. Usually produced by extrusion. See also Wire rod. (ii) Ferrous. As for non-ferrous, except usually produced by rolling. Used to make mesh for concrete reinforcement or as a semi-finished product for wire drawing.
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RodSee wire rod
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RodVariable measurement, usually between 15 and 16.5 feet. (Bennett, Judith M. Women in the Medieval English Countryside, 234)
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Rodpenis / prick
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Rod(n) a long thin implement made of metal or wood(n) any rod-shaped bacterium(n) a linear measure of 16.5 feet(n) a square rod of land(n) a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light(n) a gangs [..]
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Rodtalea, virga
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RodTo kiss the rod. (See KISS THE ROD.)
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RodA rod is a metal cylinder implant used in spinal surgery to stabilize a vertebral segment. In a spinal fusion surgery, a rod is used to connect screws inserted into adjacent vertebral bodies in order [..]
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RodMechanical linking element between the eccentric shaft and the ram
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RodRecord of Decision. A official document in which a deciding official states the alternative that will be implemented from a prepared EIS.
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RodPhotosensitive Afferent Neurons located in the peripheral Retina, with density increases radially away from the Fovea Centralis. Being much more sensitive to Light than the Retinal Cone Cells, the rod [..]
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RodA Plant genus of the Family Asteraceae known for allergenic Pollen (Allergens).
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Rod A sensory neuron located in the periphery of the retina. It is sensitive to light of low intensity and specialized for nighttime vision.
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RodShort form of Roderick or Rodney.
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RodThe metal struts underneath the floor of old freight cars, etc., which provided for structural integrity.
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RodA sensory neuron located in the periphery of the retina. The rod is sensitive to light of low intensity and is specialized for nighttime vision.
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RodIn the mouth parts of Apis mellifera, a sclerotized U-shaped or channeled structure normally enclosed within the glossa.
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RodA light metal rod, three to five feet long, with a coupling at each end. Rods are joined and pushed into a sewer to dislodge obstructions.
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Rod, and a short one (sceptrum
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RodGun
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RodA graduated staff used in determining the difference in elevation between two points. The two most common types of rods are the Philadelphia Rod, graduated in feet and hundredths of a foot, and a California Rod, graduated in feet, inches, and eighths of an inch.
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RodRate of Descent
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RodRate of descent
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RodRecord of Decision
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Rod
A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff.
''The circus strong man proved his strength by bending an iron rod, and then straightening it.''
(fishing) A long slender usually tapering po [..]
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Rod
A nickname for the male given names Rodney and Roderick.
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Rodlang=en
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* '''1678''' — . ''''.
*: They shewed him Moses' rod; the hammer and nail with which Jael slew Sisera; the pitchers, trumpets, and lamps too, with which Gideon put to [..]
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RodLineal measurement equal to 16.5 feet; a pole.
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Rod Lineal measurement equal to 16.5 feet; a pole.
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Rod a unit of area, equivalent to 40 perch or ¼ acre.
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RodPenis.
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RodShort form of Roderick or Rodney.
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