However, in contrast to the studies of Steppan et al. in which impaired oral glucose tolerance induced by injection of recombinant resistin was associated with increased serum levels of resistin, the current studies demonstrate that transgenic expression of mouse resistin on the SHR background can impair oral glucose tolerance in the absence of detectable changes in circulating resistin.
Aside is defined as moving something over from its previous position. To get out of someoneâs way is an example of stepping aside. Aside means no longer focusing on something. Deciding not to worry about money is an example of putting your financial worries aside.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  set-aside(Noun) something that is set aside for a specific purpose. 2  set-aside(Noun) (Britain and Europe) land that has been taken out of agricultural production to reduce crop surpluses. 3  set-aside(Adjective) that has or have been set aside.  set-aside(Adjective) taken out of agricultural production.