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nomenclature Definition

nomen·cla·ture (mən klā′c̸hər; also, and chiefly Brit, nō menklə c̸hər)

noun

  1. the system or set of names used in a specific branch of learning or activity, as in biology for plants and animals, or for the parts of a particular mechanism
  2. the act or a system of naming

Etymology: L nomenclatura: see nomenclator

nomenclature Synonyms

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nomenclature Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • glycoproteins: No official nomenclature of glycoproteins, glycopeptides and peptidoglycans has been available hitherto.
  • chemistry: Among the established methods of systematic nomenclature of organic chemistry, skeletal replacement ( " a " ) nomenclature ( refs.

Converse of object

  • standardize: More controversial, and not likely to be fully acceptable, was the hope that maybe we could standardize nomenclature as well.
  • approve: Journals We are very pleased that the Lancet has joined the growing number of journals which support the use of approved nomenclature.
  • revise: Eukaryotic DNA polymerases: proposal for a revised nomenclature.
  • propose: APC is invited to recommend that Senatus formally approves the proposed nomenclature.
  • use: Fourth change on the way is to some of the nomenclature used on canals, which has been deemed to be unacceptable.

Adjective modifier

  • systematic: Some of the ideas behind systematic hierarchical nomenclature for gene families are explained in the links from the other webpage.
  • unified: I agree that a unified nomenclature of human ABC transporters would be very useful.
  • biological: Biological nomenclature is of central importance to the recovery and establishment of links between data from different sources and of different types.
  • consistent: Principle XI: Consistent nomenclature is required " The nomenclature of postgraduate qualifications should be consistent across the UK.
  • correct: We should take care in getting correct nomenclature, historically and as used by the local community.
  • organic: Note In organic replacement nomenclature the final " a " of the replacement prefix is not elided ( ref.

Modifies a noun

  • committee: We should send copies of all emails to the human genome nomenclature committee to keep them informed about what we are doing.
  • issue: Please feel free to stop by the HUGO booth to ask about any nomenclature issues or just to say hello!

Noun used with modifier

  • gene: This also proved a valuable forum to raise the profile of approved gene nomenclature with all the organizations present.
  • fusion: Beilstein too has had to extend and develop fusion nomenclature.
  • enzyme: Some of the recommendations have been used in Enzyme nomenclature [ 1 ] .
  • chemical: LGC is ready to advise on all aspects of chemical nomenclature.
  • replacement: Note In organic replacement nomenclature the final " a " of the replacement prefix is not elided ( ref.

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