Glossary

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The phenomenon of two entities performing a joint function that neither entity can perform alone.

An intimate partnership between two organisms, in which the mutual advantages normally outweigh the disadvantages.

(IEEE) A static analysis technique in which program execution is simulated using symbols, such as variable names, rather than actual values for input data, and program outputs are expressed as logical or mathematical expressions involving these symbols.

(IEEE) A record of the source statements and branch outcomes that are encountered when a computer program is executed using symbolic, rather than actual values for input data.

Occurring at regular, timed intervals, i.e. timing dependent.

A culture in which the majority of the cells are dividing at the same time or are at a specific phase of the cell cycle.

A method of electrical transfer in which a constant time interval is maintained between successive bits or characters. Equipment within the system is kept in step on the basis of this timing.

A group of cells in which cytoplasmic continuity is maintained.

The group or recognizable pattern of symptoms or abnormalities that indicate a particular trait or disease.

A biological response to multiple substances where one substance worsens the effect of another substance. The combined effect of the substances acting together is greater than the sum of the effects of the substances acting by themselves.

Genetically identical members of the same species.

A nucleus formed by the fusion of nuclei from two different somatic cells during somatic-cell hybridization.

The structural or grammatical rules that define how symbols in a language are to be combined to form words, phrases, expressions, and other allowable constructs.

The occurrence of two or more loci on the same chromosome, without regard to the distance between them.

Creating products through chemical and enzymatic reactions.

Creating products through chemical and enzymatic reactions.

(ANSI) People, machines, and methods organized to accomplish a set of specific functions.

(ISO) Set of interrelated or interacting elements.

An organization of engineering components, which have a defined operational function, e.g., piping, instrumentation, equipment, facilities, computer hardware, computer software, etc.

An organization of engineering components, which have a defined operational function, e.g., piping, instrumentation, equipment, facilities, computer hardware, computer software, etc.

(DOD) A composite, at any level of complexity, of personnel, procedures, materials, tools, equipment, facilities, and software. The elements of this composite entity are used together in the intended operational or support environment to perform a given task or achieve a specific purpose, support, or mission requirement.

Equipment, procedures, and other resources required to perform or control a process.

An organization of engineering components that have a defined operational function and can include: processing equipment, facilities, utilities, etc.