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operative

1. Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects; as, an operative motive. It holds in all operative principles. (south)

2. Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious; as, an operative dose, rule, or penalty.

3. (Science: surgery) Based upon, or consisting of, an operation or operations; as, operative surgery.

Origin: Cf.L. Operativus, F. Operatif.


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Re: Fitness and Diet

Hey man, This is all part of the therapy I've been going through; the operative theory is that good physical health contributes to stable mental health. So I joined a gym and I've been making a real effort to work out and eat right. I'm interested if anyone ...

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by sanjidcapa
Sun May 03, 2009 6:08 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Fitness and Diet
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Fitness and Diet

Lately I've developed a real interest in exercise, fitness, and healthy diet. This is all part of the therapy I've been going through; the operative theory is that good physical health contributes to stable mental health. So I joined a gym and I've been making a real effort to work out and ...

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by alextemplet
Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:08 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Fitness and Diet
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Animal Name Game!

Ok.A mammal from Australia!! :) Who will start? Alright, I'm an Australian so I reckon I should be able to get this (should being the operative word :D ) Ok, 1st question, is it a marsupial?

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by orbit
Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:03 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Animal Name Game!
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sanger sequencing

... and had facilitated the first ever large-scale biological project. The Human Genome and related projects spanned many continents in an amazing co-operative effort to generate the DNA sequences of many genomes. The focus is now shifting to resequencing in an immense effort to establish a link between ...

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by CyLMH
Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:50 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: sanger sequencing
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Our body is controlled by Brain. What controls the brain?.

... So, do please check your A-level text books about body contol systems, you would find alot of interesting things, one of which is the co-operative approach of different body cells, tissues, organs and even systems, all inorder to return a lost homeostatic balance. You would also come ...

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by abbassido
Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:54 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Our body is controlled by Brain. What controls the brain?.
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