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gestating — v. be pregnant, carry in the womb; conceive of and develop in the mind (i.e. a thought, idea, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
List of characters in the Alien series — This article lists characters and actors in the Alien series of science fiction films. The series spans four films: Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997). The only recurring actress in all four films is… … Wikipedia
Roger Avary — Infobox actor name = Roger Avary imagesize = 200px caption = Roger Avary at the 2007 Scream Awards birthname = Roger d Avary (dropped d in 1992) birthdate = birth date and age|1965|8|23 location = Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada academyawards = Best… … Wikipedia
Hedgehog signaling pathway — In a growing embryo, cells develop differently in the head or tail end of the embryo, the left or right, and other positions. They also form segments which develop into different body parts. The hedgehog signaling pathway gives cells this… … Wikipedia
gestate — /jes tayt/, v., gestated, gestating. v.t. 1. to carry in the womb during the period from conception to delivery. 2. to think of and develop (an idea, opinion, plan, etc.) slowly in the mind. v.i. 3. to experience the process of gestating… … Universalium
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
livestock farming — Introduction raising of animals for use or for pleasure. In this article, the discussion of livestock includes both beef and dairy cattle, pigs (pig), sheep, goats (goat), horses (horse), mules (mule), asses, buffalo, and camels (camel … Universalium
Pregnant — The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. The word pregnant comes from the Latin pre meaning before + (g)natus meaning birth = before (giving) birth. The word prenatal has exactly the same origin. * * * Denoting a gestating female … Medical dictionary
List of Alien characters — This article is about characters in the Alien franchise. For a list of extraterrestrials which have appeared in various works of fiction, see List of fictional extraterrestrials. This article lists characters and actors in the Alien series of… … Wikipedia
pregnant — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. significant, weighty, potential; fertile, inventive; gravid, parturient; impregnated, big [with child], enceinte, in a family way (inf.). See importance, production. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [With… … English dictionary for students
