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The complement of an event A is the set of all outcomes in the sample space that are not included in the outcomes of event A.
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1610s, "exchange courtesies," from complement (n.). Meaning "make complete" is from 1640s. Related: Complemented; complementing.
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late 14c., "that which completes," from Old French compliement "accomplishment, fulfillment" (14c., Modern French complément), from Latin complementum "that which fills up or [..]
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to complete or make a positive addition to.
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Two goods that "go together," either in consumption or production. In terms of demand, a complement-in-consumption is one of two goods that are consumed together such that an increase in the [..]
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a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to; "I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch [..]
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1. Two goods are complements if they tend to be consumed together, so that an increase in demand for one is associated with an increase in demand for the other. 2. Formally, one good is a complement f [..]
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The complement of a subset of a given set is the collection of all elements of the set that are not elements of the subset.
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A complement is the part of a Sentence that comes after the Verb and is needed to make the sentence complete. The following are the most important types of complement used in English:SUBJECT COMPLEMEN [..]
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v. To make complete.
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A group of conductors of the same general type (e.g., quadded, paired) within a single cable sheath. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]
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 accomplishment.
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The difference between a right angle and the angle.
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collection of aruond 20 blood proteins (pop)
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The word complement has the same root as the word complete. A complement is a word that follows a verb and completes the meaning of the sentence or verbal phrase. In English, the complements are direc [..]
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The set of elements in the universal set that are not in set A.
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to make complete
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A set of around 30 proteins in the blood plasma that can be activated by the presence of microbes or antibody–antigen complexes. Complement can destroy pathogens and activate phagocytic cells.
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Productive inputs that are used jointly with other inputs in the production process.
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(n) a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction(n) a complete number or quantity(n) number needed to make up a whole force(n) something added to complete or embellish or make perfect( [..]
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The complement system is made up of about 25 proteins that work together to assist, or “complement,” the action of antibodies in destroying bacteria. Complement also helps to rid the body of antibody- [..]
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Complement is a group of proteins that form part of the immune system. The role of complement is to destroy cells that have been marked for destruction by attached antibodies or those that do not have [..]
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A group of conductors of the same general type (e.g., quadded, paired) within a single cable sheath.
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A relationship between goods or services in which a rise in the price of one decreases demand for the other.
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1. [0,1] (interval) the interval that when added to a given interval will form an octave ; e.g. minor 3rd + major 6th; also known as interval inversion; 2. [4,5] (set theory) in set theory, the elements not in a given set. e.g. c#,d#,f#,g#,a# is the complement c,d,e,f,g,a,b and vice versa.
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(utfylling): an element which completes a structure (phrase or clause). The complement of a preposition is the part of a prepositional phrase following the preposition (usually a noun phrase), e.g. in [..]
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of preposition (utfylling til en preposisjon): part of a prepositional phrase , i.e. the part that follows the preposition. The complement of a preposition is usually a noun phrase, e.g. in the office [..]
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a good for which demand decreases when the price of a closely related good increases
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system of serum proteins that function to help destroy invading microorganisms.
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Serum Glycoproteins participating in the host defense mechanism of Complement Activation that creates the Complement Membrane Attack Complex. Included are Glycoproteins in the various pathways of Comp [..]
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The first Complement component to act in the activation of Classical Complement Pathway. It is a Calcium-dependent trimolecular complex made up of three subcomponents: Complement C1q; Complement C1r; [..]
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A subcomponent of Complement C1, composed of six copies of three polypeptide chains (A, B, and C), each encoded by a separate Gene (C1QA; C1QB; C1QC). This complex is arranged in nine subunits (six di [..]
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A 80-kDa subcomponent of Complement C1, existing as a Serine Protease proenzyme in the intact Complement C1 complex. When Complement C1q is bound to Antibodies, the changed tertiary structure causes a [..]
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A 77-kDa subcomponent of Complement C1, encoded by Gene C1S, is a Serine Protease existing as a proenzyme (homodimer) in the intact Complement C1 complex. Upon the binding of Complement C1q to Antibod [..]
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A component of the Classical Complement Pathway. C2 is cleaved by activated Complement C1s into Complement C2b and Complement C2a. C2a, the COOH-terminal fragment containing a Serine Protease, combine [..]
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The COOH-terminal fragment of Complement 2, released by the action of activated Complement C1s. It is a Serine Protease. C2a combines with Complement C4b to form C4b2a (Classical Pathway C3 Convertase [..]
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The N-terminal fragment of Complement 2, released by the action of activated Complement C1s.
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A Glycoprotein that is central in both the classical and the alternative pathway of Complement Activation. C3 can be cleaved into Complement C3a and Complement C3b, spontaneously at low level or by C3 [..]
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The smaller fragment generated from the cleavage of Complement C3 by C3 Convertase. C3a, a 77-amino acid peptide, is a mediator of local inflammatory process. It induces smooth Muscle Contraction, and [..]
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The larger fragment generated from the cleavage of Complement C3 by C3 Convertase. It is a constituent of the Alternative Pathway C3 Convertase (C3bBb), and Complement C5 Convertases in both the class [..]
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A 206-amino-acid fragment in the alpha chain (672-1663) of C3b. It is generated when C3b is inactivated (iC3b) and its alpha chain is cleaved by Complement Factor I into C3c (749-954), and C3dg (955-1 [..]
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A 302-amino-acid fragment in the alpha chain (672-1663) of C3b. It is generated when C3b is inactivated (iC3b) and its alpha chain is cleaved by Complement Factor I into C3c, and C3dg (955-1303) in th [..]
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A Glycoprotein that is important in the activation of Classical Complement Pathway. C4 is cleaved by the activated Complement C1s into Complement C4a and Complement C4b.
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The smaller fragment formed when Complement C4 is cleaved by Complement C1s. It is an anaphylatoxin that causes symptoms of Immediate Hypersensitivity (Hypersensitivity, Immediate) but its activity is [..]
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The large fragment formed when Complement C4 is cleaved by Complement C1s. The Membrane-bound C4b binds Complement C2a, a Serine Protease, to form C4b2a (Classical Pathway C3 Convertase) and subsequen [..]
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C5 plays a central Role in both the classical and the alternative pathway of Complement Activation. C5 is cleaved by C5 Convertase into Complement C5a and Complement C5b. The smaller fragment C5a is a [..]
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The Minor fragment formed when C5 Convertase cleaves C5 into C5a and Complement C5b. C5a is a 74-amino-acid glycopeptide with a carboxy-terminal Arginine that is crucial for its spasmogenic activity. [..]
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The larger fragment generated from the cleavage of C5 by C5 Convertase that yields Complement C5a and C5b (beta chain + alpha' chain, the residual alpha chain, bound by disulfide bond). C5b remai [..]
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A 105-kDa Serum Glycoprotein with significant homology to the other late Complement components, C7-C9. It is a polypeptide chain cross-linked by 32 disulfide bonds. C6 is the next Complement component [..]
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A 93-kDa Serum Glycoprotein encoded by C7 Gene. It is a polypeptide chain with 28 disulfide bridges. In the formation of Membrane Attack Complex; C7 is the next component to bind the C5b-6 complex for [..]
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A 150-kDa Serum Glycoprotein composed of three subunits with each encoded by a different Gene (C8A; C8B; and C8G). This heterotrimer contains a disulfide-linked C8alpha-C8gamma heterodimer and a nonco [..]
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A 63-kDa Serum Glycoprotein encoded by Gene C9. Monomeric C9 (mC9) binds the C5b-8 complex to form C5b-9 which catalyzes the Polymerization of C9 forming C5b-p9 (Membrane Attack Complex) and transmemb [..]
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The number of persons in a ship's crew, including officers.
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The number of officers and crew employed upon a vessel for its safe navigation and operation.
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The number of officers and crew employed upon a vessel for its safe navigation and operation.
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the number, ranks and ratings of officers and men, as determined by the Chief of Naval Personnel, to be necessary to fight the ship most effectively.
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The number of officers and crew employed upon a vessel for its safe navigation and operation.
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The number of officers and crew employed upon a vessel for its safe navigation and operation.
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The number of officers and crew employed upon a vessel for its safe navigation and operation.
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a word or phrase that completes the meaning of a verb. The main types are objects, predicate nouns, and predicate adjectives.
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blood proteins that play an important role in the immune response. Generally, complement proteins amplify the effects of antibodies and inflammation.
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a thermolabile substance present in the blood serum of higher animals and able to combine with antigen-antibody complexes. The complement on combining with antigen-antibody complexes is removed from t [..]
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a group of proteins that circulate in the blood and help to destroy pathogens that have invaded the body; they attract other immune cells to help fight infection
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A system of proteins produced and utilized by the immune system that help in defeating pathogens. Complement is important in opsinizing microbes, making them attractive to white cells, and preparing t [..]
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An antibacterial protein found in milk that inhibits bacterial growth. Contagious (microorganisms):
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a word or set of words that completes the essence of a sentence or phrase. Complements are often found in the predicate of a sentence. In the sentence "The sun is a yellow star," sun is the [..]
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accomplishment
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The number of officers and crew employed upon a vessel for its safe navigation and operation.
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A logical operation that inverts a signal or bit(s). The complement of 0 is 1 and the complement of 1 is 0.
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part of a sentence that is required to complete or provide meaning to a sentence
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A large group of proteins activated in sequence when cells are exposed to a foreign substance. Once activated, they form the membrane attack complex, resulting in the death of cells.
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network of many blood proteins that recognize and attack cells with antibodies. Eculizumab is a complement inhibitor with some success in a trial treating a dermatomyositis patient. More studies are n [..]
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A number or state that is the opposite of a specified number or state. The negative of a number is often represented by its complement. An inversion, a logic gate that outputs a low [or high] when pre [..]
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A multi-component enzyme system present in plasma that acts together to induce the lysis of targeted cells. This system may be activated directly by certain pathogens (alternative pathway) or secondary to certain subclasses of antibody binding to a cell surface. Antibodies of the IgG2, IgG3 and IgM subclasses activate complement most readily.
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