SIDETRACK
\sˈa͡ɪdtɹak], \sˈaɪdtɹak], \s_ˈaɪ_d_t_ɹ_a_k]\
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a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
By Princeton University
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a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Hence, fig., to divert or reduce to a position or condition that is relatively secondary or subordinate in activity, importance, effectiveness, or the like; to switch off; to turn aside, as from a purpose.
By Oddity Software
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Collagen Induced Arthritis
- ARTHRITIS that is induced in experimental animals. Immunological and infectious agents can be used to develop models. These methods include injections of stimulators the immune response, such as an adjuvant (ADJUVANTS, IMMUNOLOGIC) or COLLAGEN.