The actual genetic sequence of a sample or specimen that is analyzed. Not necessarily the result of a single laboratory test, but the compilation of results from multiple tests to ensure ground truth.
The diagnostic manufacturer used multiple orthogonal methods to determine sequencing truth for the standardreference material.
Sentensinging is turning an everyday word or sentence into a popular song
‘Lets gets physio, physio’ defined to the song
‘Let’s get Physical, physical’
To speed through a sentance. The act of jumbling words together that normally would convey a complete thought into one word that makes sence to only the person using it.
Most drunks have perfected this art and use it regularly at any bar/public event.
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing peecalculus.