Library / English Dictionary

SELECTIVELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

By selection; in a selective manner

Example:

we choose our students very selectively

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

selective (tending to select; characterized by careful choice)

Credits

 Context examples: 

Natural or synthetic Alpha-adrenergic Blocking Agents selectively bind to adrenergic receptors, or compete with natural adrenergic mediators, and inactivate alpha adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system.

(Alpha-adrenergic antagonist, NCI Thesaurus)

Senolytics are a class of drugs which selectively eliminate senescent cells.

(Senolytic drugs reverse damage caused by senescent cells in mice, National Institutes of Health)

Upon administration, ALK-FAK inhibitor CEP-37440 selectively binds to and inhibits ALK kinase and FAK kinase.

(ALK-FAK Inhibitor CEP-37440, NCI Thesaurus)

Naratriptan hydrochloride binds selectively and with high affinity to the 5-HT1D and 5-HT1B receptor subtypes.

(Naratriptan Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

Based on these findings, the scientists suggest that selectively blocking the SGLT-1 receptor could provide a way to slow down glucose uptake to prevent or treat cardiometabolic disease and its consequences.

(Gene mutation points to new way to fight diabetes, obesity, heart disease, National Institutes of Health)

Scientists found that it can be used to block pain from the surgical incision selectively for approximately 10 days.

(Chemical from cactus-like plant shows promise in controlling surgical pain, while leaving touch and coordination intact, National Institutes of Health)

As water passes out through the membrane, it selectively pulls in carbon dioxide from the air.

(Artificial Leaves Convert CO2 to Fuel 10 Times More Efficient Than Nature, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

Multikinase inhibitor 4SC-203 selectively inhibits FMS-related tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3/STK1), FLT3 mutated forms, and vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFRs).

(Multikinase Inhibitor 4SC-203, NCI Thesaurus)

A class of agents that act by selectively inhibiting angiotensin II receptor activation in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

(Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist, NCI Thesaurus)

Natural or synthetic Alpha-adrenergic Agonists selectively bind to and activate alpha adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system, mimicking the actions of natural sympathomimetic neurotransmitters (norepinephrine and related substances).

(Alpha-Adrenergic Agonist, NCI Thesaurus)