conjugate

conjugate definition - medical

con·ju·gate (kŏnˈjə-gātˌ)

verb
To undergo conjugation.
adjective (-gĭt, -gātˌ)
  1. Joined together, especially in pairs.
  2. Pertaining to an acid and a base that are related by the difference of a proton.
noun (-gĭt, -gātˌ)
A distance between the points on the periphery of the pelvic canal, especially the promontory of the sacrum and the upper edge of the pubic symphysis. Also called anteroposterior diameter, conjugate diameter, conjugate of inlet, internal conjugate, true conjugate.

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