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.
Testing Methods. HSV testing detects the virus itself, its viral DNA, or antibodies to the virus. During an acute primary infection or reactivation, the virus may be detected by: 1  Herpes culture. 2  A sample of fluid is collected via swab from an open sore and inoculated into cells that allow the virus to grow.esting Methods. HSV testing detects the virus itself, its viral DNA, or antibodies to the virus. During an acute primary infection or reactivation, the virus may be detected by: 1  Herpes culture. 2  A sample of fluid is collected via swab from an open sore and inoculated into cells that allow the virus to grow.