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TRANSIENTLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

For a very short time

Example:

these three pions may actually be joined together transiently as a compound particle during the interchange process

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

transient (lasting a very short time)

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 Context examples: 

The cells do the work of insulin production naturally and the regulatory circuits within them work the same; we just boost the amount of cAMP transiently in beta cells to get them to make more insulin only when it's needed.

(Researchers Develop Insulin-Producing Cells Activated by Light for Diabetes, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

In addition, this agent exerts a negative inotropic effect on the heart through a transiently induced hypocalcemic state, thereby antagonizing the inotropic and chronotropic effects of digitalis glycosides on the ventricles of the heart.

(Edetate Disodium, NCI Thesaurus)