Also called relative maximum, local maximum. the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is greater than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. Compare absolute maximum. the point in the domain at which a maximum occurs.
Definition of ALVEOLUS. 1. : a small cavity or pit: as a: a socket in the jaw for a tooth b: a small air-containing compartment of the lungs in which the bronchioles terminate and from which respiratory gases are exchanged with the pulmonary capillaries c: an acinus of a compound gland d: a cell of a honeycomb.2.. : a small cavity or pit: as a: a socket in the jaw for a tooth b: a small air-containing compartment of the lungs in which the bronchioles terminate and from which respiratory gases are exchanged with the pulmonary capillaries c: an acinus of a compound gland d: a cell of a honeycomb. 2.
Nucleolus. Definition. noun, plural: nucleoli. The round granular structure within the nucleus of a cell, and composed of protein and RNA. Supplement. Nucleolus is involved with ribosomal RNA synthesis and formation of ribosomes in eukaryotes. Word origin: New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of nucleus, kernel.he round granular structure within the nucleus of a cell, and composed of protein and RNA. Supplement. Nucleolus is involved with ribosomal RNA synthesis and formation of ribosomes in eukaryotes. Word origin: New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of nucleus, kernel.