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Genus beta

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betanoun(computing, video games) (uncountable) The phase of development after alpha testing and before launch, in which software, while not complete, has been released to potential users for testing.
beetsnounA surname from Dutch.
beta vulgaris(beet) a species of flowering plant in the subfamily Betoideae of the family Amaranthaceae.
beta receptornounreceptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasodilation and increased heart beat)
beta particlenoun(particle physics) An energetic electron or positron produced as the result of a nuclear reaction or nuclear decay.
beta softwarenounpre-release software that has received an alpha test but still has more bugs than a regular release
beta rhythmnounthe normal brainwave in the encephalogram of a person who is awake and alert; occurs with a frequency between 12 and 30 hertz
subgenusnoun(taxonomy) A subdivision of a genus.
beta raynounA stream of beta particles (fast-moving electrons propagating through a gas or vacuum), such as emitted by a radioactive substance.
beta testnounA process of beta testing.
plant genusnouna genus of plants
beta decaynoun(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted.
beta testingnoun(software, testing) A form of software testing, after the alpha testing stage, involving a limited audience of external users.
speciesnoun(biology) A group of sexually reproducing organisms of which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction, usually having similar appearance.
genotypenoun(genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
subgeneranoun
beta globulinnoun(biochemistry) Any of a particular group of globular proteins
beta carotenenounAlternative spelling of beta-carotene. [(biochemistry) A plant pigment that is an isomer of carotene, found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits and important in the diet as a precursor of vitamin A.]
bacteroidesnouna genus of Gram-negative, obligate anaerobic bacteria.
beta blockernoun(pharmacology) A blocking agent, one of a class of drugs used to treat hypertension and control the rate at which the heart beats.

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