adj :  displaying great diversity or variety <the infection was in its manifestations -Lancet> 
, n :  any of various insoluble primary protein derivatives that result from a slight modification of the protein molecule esp. by the action of water, very dilute acids, or enzymes .
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:  hy·per·to·nia  hy·per·to·ny  para·to·nia  peritonea 
 
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