detect

Definition for detect

verb as in discover

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The difference is tiny and can only be detected with extremely sensitive measurements.

This pathway activates when cells detect foreign DNA, setting off immune defenses.

When levels of methyl oleate fall, workers detect the change and begin preparing to replace her.

Immune cells act like vigilant sentries, moving through tissues and detecting remaining cancer cells that could lead to relapse.

After passing through mouse models with colitis, the sensors detected gastrointestinal bleeding within minutes.

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