See Premature ventricular contraction GI disease The shortening of the muscularis propria of the GI tract, resulting in peristalsis. See Giant peristaltic contraction Obstetrics The shortening of myometrial cells, resulting in â intrauterine tension. See Braxton Hicks contraction Physiology A â in muscle length, accompanied by â tension.
New method for the early detection of vineyard mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis. May 9, 2013. The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, has developed a new method for the early detection of the diseases mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis in vines.
ELISA test, which detects antibodies to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This test may result in false positives. Western blot test, which detects antibodies to proteins of the bacteria. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which detects bacteria in joint fluid and is used for people who may have Lyme arthritis.