simplex

[ UK /sˈɪmplɛks/ ]
[ US /ˈsɪmˌpɫɛks/ ]

ADJECTIVE

allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time
simplex system
having only one part or element
a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound--like `boy' compared with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat'

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The skin of people with EB simplex is so fragile that even minor rubbing may cause blistering.
`How else may one progress from the simplex to the higher stages of plexity? THE BROKEN GOD
In the first stage, that of the simplex, one is caught within the bounds of a single worldview. THE BROKEN GOD
One of the first applications of the simplex algorithm was to the determination of an adequate diet that was of least cost.
The most common causes of viral meningitis are enteroviruses, herpes simplex virus, and HIV.
Lips and chest herpes simplex herpes zoster incidence than the normal population increased significantly.
Yes, they have twice as much band, and can operate "simplex" on 'phone with Region 2 stations. EHam.net News
Pumps in this category range from "simplex" having one cylinder, to in some cases "quad" having four cylinders or more. Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
In collaboration with my colleague Jörg Schlehofer, we were also able to demonstrate that herpes simplex virus, but also other herpes -, adeno -, and vaccinia virus infections of polyoma - or papillomavirus DNA harbouring cells, resulted in amplification of the DNA of the latter. Harald zur Hausen - Autobiography
Gonzales N et al. (2003) Recurrent dermatomal vesicular skin lesions: a clue to diagnosis of herpes simplex virus 2 meningitis. Recently Uploaded Slideshows

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