SPECIAL-CASE
\spˈɛʃə͡lkˈe͡ɪs], \spˈɛʃəlkˈeɪs], \s_p_ˈɛ_ʃ_əl_k_ˈeɪ_s]\
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To write unique code to handle input to or situations arisingin a program that are somehow distinguished from normalprocessing. This would be used for processing of modeswitches or interrupt characters in an interactive interface(as opposed, say, to text entry or normal commands), or forprocessing of hidden flags in the input of a batch programor filter.
By Denis Howe
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.