Word Finder - thickening

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To make thicker (in the sense of wider).

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To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

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to thicken a sauce

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To become thicker (in the sense of wider).

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To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

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To strengthen; to confirm.

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To make more frequent.

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to thicken blows

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The process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous.

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A substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce.

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A thickened part of a structure.

Each bud arises as a thickening of the epithelium, which.

Chronic irritation is also likely to cause a thickening of the mucous layer.

Thickening of the femoral cortices, which may appear similar to an osteoid osteoma, may be seen on X-ray.

Chest X-ray films and computed tomographic scans disclosed left pleural effusion and diffuse pleural thickening.

Because the kernels are so starchy, theyâre good for thickening soups and sauces.

On chest x-rays the signs are often not very definite and may possibly only show a slight thickening of the pleura.

Anyone who has pleural thickening can be at higher risk of asbestos related diseases.

There is a diffuse thickening of the gastric wall.

He was found to be suffering from bilateral diffuse pleural thickening.

Neuroma - a fibrous thickening of a nerve caused by reaction to long-standing irritation.

Audit guidelines and tools and procedures were developed to enable focussed audits of sludge thickening plant.

A stress hysteresis is found in the shear thickening regime.

A heavily timbered park stretched up in a gentle slope, thickening into a grove at the highest point.

The seminal essence pervades the channels of the body, and so there comes mental torpor like thickening darkness.

Transvaginal ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed extreme thickening of the urethral wall.

The main events in this transition appear to have been (I) disappearance of the central xylem of the protostele and replacement by pith, leading to the survival of a number of (mesarch) collateral bundles (see below) at the periphery of the stele; (2) passage from mesarchy to endarchy of these bundles correlated with a great increase in secondary thickening of the stele.

The leaves of the more primitive members of this series were entirely fern-like and possessed a fern-like vascular strand; while in the later members, including the modern Cycads, the leaf bundles, remaining unaffected by secondary thickening, are mesarch, while those of the stem-stele have become endarch.

Thickening of this skin indicates a higher risk of Down 's syndrome.

This is because of swelling and then thickening of the connective tissue which becomes fibrotic or scarred.

In most cases, the cause of angina is coronary atherosclerosis (thickening of the arteries supplying blood to the heart).

A corn is caused due to a localized thickening of the skin due to pressure.

The disorder restricts the efficient pumping of blood round the body owing to a thickening of the heart muscle.

This prevents the thickening of the lining of the uterus.

Fresh bread crumbs can be added as a thickening agent and tomato juice can be used instead of stock for a richer taste.

Skin problems ie thickening of the skin, scabs in the fur or loss of prickles, will also need veterinary treatment.

You can also had Heinz tommy K for a bit of sweetness with thickening !

It's merely the protein found in typical varieties of wheat, and this gluten is often added to food products because of its ability to act as a thickening agent.

This does not seem to bother it.Another kitten at first only had a thickening at the base of the tail.

Mascara does not have to be entirely absent from your 70s' face, but focus more on lengthening rather than thickening formulas.

Hilary uses thickening mascara in a deep black to achieve her flirty eyelashes and dramatic gaze.

Thickening mascara will work best with this look simply because you don't want your lashes to get lost against all that liner.

I don't really need a whole lot of lengthening and thickening for my lashes, so I will keep it around for its long-lasting deep color.

Similarities lie in the use of a roux for thickening, and the inclusion of the trinity of bell peppers, onions, and celery in most dishes.

File- Powdered sassafras leaves used for thickening and seasoning a gumbo.

Add seeds to sauces to act as a thickening agent and to provide a unique texture.

It adds a silky texture, and acts as an emulsifier, or thickening agent.

There is no known definitive cause for the condition, but many doctors feel that it stems from a gradual thickening, and loss of the flexibility, of the natural lens inside of the eyes.

Arteriosclerosis-A chronic condition characterized by thickening, loss of leasticity, and hardening of the arteries and the build-up of plaque on the arterial walls.

An electrocardiogram (ECG) shows the heart's electrical activity and may reveal muscle thickening, damage, or a lack of oxygen.

The doctor looks inside the mouth for abnormalities in color, moisture, surface texture, or the presence of any thickening or sores in the lips, tongue, gums, the roof of the mouth, or the throat.

The testicles are palpated to identify lumps, thickening or differences in size, weight, or firmness.

The main role of these hormones is to cause thickening of the lining of the uterus (endometrium).

The stricture of the esophagus is caused by a thickening of the lining of the esophagus in response to acids from the stomach.

Some doctors recommend thickening the baby's formula with rice cereal or using pre-thickened formulas such as Enfamil.

The first stage of breast development begins at about six weeks of fetal development with a thickening called the mammary ridge or the milk line.

Other common problems include heart valve dysfunction, thickening of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy), enlarged spleen and liver, clouding of the cornea, hearing loss, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The physician will look for thickening, narrowing, or hemorrhages in the blood vessels.

There are also other effects, such as thickening of the basement membrane in the skin and tiny clusters of capillaries (glomeruli) in the kidney.

Thickening agents, emulsifiers, fillers, flavor enhancers, and food stabilizers as well as products used in food packaging may contain gluten.

Barium studies can reveal mucosal edema and thickening of the small intestinal wall in EC and ED.