Translations for protrusive in the English»French Dictionary

protrusive [Brit prəˈtruːsɪv, Am prəˈtrusɪv] ADJ form

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protrusive eyes, teeth, chin, ears:

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They bore protrusive, presumably structural, ribs on their upper and (seemingly) lower surfaces. en.wikipedia.org

The protrusive force is located at the leading edge and pushes against the cell membrane. en.wikipedia.org

One of the products of the vegetative growth of fungi and oomycetes are protrusive forces generated by the tip of the growing hyphae. www.scoop.co.nz

Most dramatic, of course, are its highly protrusive jaws packed with needle-like teeth meant to trap, not slice. www.wired.com

Understanding the invasive capabilities of these organisms is the first step on the path to eventually knowing how to interfere with, or supress their protrusive force. www.scoop.co.nz

Mouth is rather small, more or less protrusive, with rather strong canine-like teeth. en.wikipedia.org

Some of the muscles work to elevate the mandible (close the mouth), and others also are involved in lateral (side to side), protrusive or retractive movements. en.wikipedia.org

There are 51-70 moderately protrusive scutes. en.wikipedia.org

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