V has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of V in Medical.
Valine is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCH(NH2)CH(CH3)2. L-Valine is one of 20 proteinogenic amino acids. Its codons are GUU, GUC, GUA, and GUG. This essential amino acid is classified as nonpolar. Human dietary sources are any proteinaceous foods such as meats, dairy products, soy products, beans and legumes.
MedicalThe process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical means, to or from a space; such air may or may not have been conditioned. Vital to tunnel design, both to ensurethe health of workers during construction and passenger comfort in rail tunnels during their operation.
MedicalA factor or condition which can be measured, altered or controlled, i.e., temperature, pressure, flow, liquid level, humidity, weight, chemical composition, color, etc. A symbol used to represent an unknown number, often x orn. A quantity that can have many possible values. In designing experiments, variables that affect measurements must be identified and controlled.
MedicalPortion of a coating that includes all liquids and the binder. The vehicle and the pigment are the two basic components of paint. The vehicle and the pigment are the two basic components of paint. The vehicle is made up of thinner and binder. The liquid portion of paint composed mainly of solvents, resins or oils.
MedicalA trace organic substance required in the diet of some speciesMany vitamins are precursors of coenzymes. A substance that is critical for proper functioning of a living organism that the organism is unable to produce in sufficient quantities for itself. An organic substance required in small quantities in the diet of some species; generally functions as a component of a coenzyme.
MedicalA clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye.Also called the vitreous humor, "humor" in medicine referring to a fluid (orsemifluid) substance.
MedicalA measure of electrical potential. Most homes are wired with 110 and 220 volt lines. The 110 volt power is used for lighting and most of the other circuits. The 220 volt power is usually used for the kitchen range, hot water heater and dryer. Amount of potential energy between two points on a circuit. Voltage the potential to do work, voltage is the ratio of the energy available to the charge, expressed in volts. The difference in electrical potential between any two conductors or between a conductor and ground.
MedicalSpeed Usually expressed by units of distance travelled in a specified unit of time The 'knot' is an unit of velocity, and does not require a time value.
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