See Premature ventricular contraction GI disease The shortening of the muscularis propria of the GI tract, resulting in peristalsis. See Giant peristaltic contraction Obstetrics The shortening of myometrial cells, resulting in â intrauterine tension. See Braxton Hicks contraction Physiology A â in muscle length, accompanied by â tension.
New method for the early detection of vineyard mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis. May 9, 2013. The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, has developed a new method for the early detection of the diseases mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis in vines.
A. A. A. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that is used to detect birth defects, genetic diseases, and other problems during pregnancy. During the test, a small sample of cells (called chorionic villi) is taken from the placenta where it attaches to the wall of the uterus.. A. A. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that is used to detect birth defects, genetic diseases, and other problems during pregnancy. During the test, a small sample of cells (called chorionic villi) is taken from the placenta where it attaches to the wall of the uterus.