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1. beta_software
noun. software that has not yet been released but has received an alpha test and still has more bugs than a regular release.
2. beta-adrenoceptor
noun. receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasodilation and increased heart beat).
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3. beta-lactamase
noun. enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic.
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- beta-lactamase (English)
- -ase (English)
- beta-lactam (English)
4. beta-adrenergic_receptor
noun. receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasodilation and increased heart beat).
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6. software
noun. ['ˈsɔfˌtwɛr, ˈsɔfˌwɛr'] (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory.
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- software (English)
- -ware (English)
- soft (English)
- softe (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. beta
noun. ['ˈbeɪtə'] the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
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- beta (English)
- βῆτα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
8. beta
adjective. ['ˈbeɪtə'] second in order of importance.
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- beta (English)
- βῆτα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))