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as in embryonic
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as in fertile
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Recent Examples of germinal
That’s the germinal disc and an indication the egg is fertile.
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Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
That’s the germinal disc and an indication the egg is fertile.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Some believe — and were trained to think — the disease begins in the germinal center, a structure in the lymph nodes where immune cells interact with antigens in a way that creates a powerful pathogen-fighting response (think vaccines and infections).
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
Vinuesa and her team were able to figure out one key alternate pathway, one not involving the lymph node germinal center, with the help of a few Kikas.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a covid vaccine.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a Covid vaccine.
—New York Times, 21 Feb. 2022
But first those memory cells get trained in immune system boot camps called germinal centers, learning to do more than just make copies of their original antibodies.
—Carla K. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Jan. 2022
But offering up that refresher too often or too soon could be pointless, even slightly counterproductive, if active germinal centers are still doing their thing.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2021
Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
That’s the germinal disc and an indication the egg is fertile.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
Some believe — and were trained to think — the disease begins in the germinal center, a structure in the lymph nodes where immune cells interact with antigens in a way that creates a powerful pathogen-fighting response (think vaccines and infections).
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
Vinuesa and her team were able to figure out one key alternate pathway, one not involving the lymph node germinal center, with the help of a few Kikas.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a covid vaccine.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2022
Researchers showed last year that the elite school inside of lymph nodes where the B cells train, called the germinal center, remains active for at least 15 weeks after the second dose of a Covid vaccine.
—New York Times, 21 Feb. 2022
But first those memory cells get trained in immune system boot camps called germinal centers, learning to do more than just make copies of their original antibodies.
—Carla K. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Jan. 2022
But offering up that refresher too often or too soon could be pointless, even slightly counterproductive, if active germinal centers are still doing their thing.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinal
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This technique lets researchers compare neuronal circuits, as Karten did, not only in adult brains but all the way through embryonic development, following Puelles.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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For one thing, the methods for growing and manipulating the embryonic precursors of avian sperm and eggs in a lab setting have been developed for only two birds: the chicken and, recently, the goose.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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In it, 1930s Mississippi is seen as a burgeoning and fertile place where blues music is created, as characters perform in moving cars and a juke joint is thrown together for the community to enjoy.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The goal is to create a fertile, well-draining environment that supports strong root establishment.—
Debbie Wolfe,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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So the cosmic dark ages aren’t entirely dark; those clouds of primordial neutral hydrogen are emitting tremendous amounts of 21-cm radiation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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George Harrison may be thought of as a holy man, but the primordial ooze his career emerges from is made of cars.—
Kaleb Horton,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to McKinsey’s 2024 State of AI report, 65% of businesses now use generative AI in at least one function — double the rate from 2023.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The use of the generative technology to create fake images of public figures is a cause for concern among California lawmakers, who placed limits on the use of AI for commercial purposes and elections during last year’s legislative session.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Despite claims to the contrary, these layoffs included dozens of scientists who conduct quality control and proficiency testing on everything from infant formula to dairy products and pet foods.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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The flashpoint was the hospital’s role in a child protection case involving the infant grandson of one of Bundy’s friends.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
12 Mar. 2025
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Deep in the seething, fecund Amazon jungle, a seeker finds wisdom, beauty, exciting new recipes, and inexhaustible armadas of biting insects.—
Olivia James,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2025
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Those resources proved to be less fecund than anticipated.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Four decades earlier and Emery, albeit within less modern facilities, was playing here before joining Real Sociedad as a young, budding footballer.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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From universities that are as old (or older) than the moving picture itself, to budding programs, the schools on this list collectively offer an impressive array of educators, facilities and lessons to be learned.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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The weeds’ shallow root system cannot become established between the dense, prolific roots of thriving lawn grass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Diamondback is the sixth-largest oil producer in the lower 48 states and the third biggest in the prolific Permian Basin, according to data from Enverus.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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“Germinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinal. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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