ExpertGlossary terms starting with T

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  1. traveling salesman problem This is a classic tour problem in which a hypothetical salesman must find the most efficient sequence of destinations in his territory, stopping only once…
  2. traveling wave A wave that (a) propagates in a transmission medium, (b) has a velocity determined by the launching conditions and the physical properties of the medium…
  3. Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) An electronic tube in which a stream of electrons interact continuously or repeatedly with a guided electromagnetic wave moving substantially in…
  4. Traverse To dispute the decision of an Examiner. In proceedings before the USPTO, failing to traverse an Examiner's reliance on alleged "common knowledge" or…
  5. Traverse Level That vertical displacement above low-level air defense systems, expressed both as a height and altitude, at which aircraft can cross the area.
  6. Travertine A sedimentary rock formed by the precipitation of carbonate minerals from solution in ground and surface waters, and/or geothermal hot-springs.
  7. TRB Technical Review Board - an internal OCIO group that reviews IT project development at critical stages for conformance with USPTO standards and guidance.
  8. TRD Technical Requirements Document.
  9. TRE Tactical Receive Equipment.
  10. TREA Transmit/Receive Element Array (THAAD).
  11. Treanda (tree-AN-duh) A drug that is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
  12. Treasuries Debt obligations, such as U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds, issued by the Federal Government and secured by the full faith and credit (power to tax…
  13. Treasury Bill (T-Bill) Short-term, highly liquid government securities issued at a discount from the face value and returning the face amount at maturity.
  14. Treasury bill rate The rate paid by the government on its short-term borrowing. See index.
  15. treasury bills (t-bills) Treasury Bills are short-term government issued debt instruments whose return is determined by prevailing market rates of return.
  16. Treasury bond Treasury bonds are long-term government debt securities with a maturity date of 30 years that are issued in denominations of $1,000.
  17. Treasury Bond or Note Debt obligations of the Federal government that make semiannual coupon payments and are sold at or near par value in denominations of $1,000 or more.
  18. Treasury Direct Treasury Direct is a direct investment system, offered through the US Department of the Treasury, lets you make competitive or noncompetitive bids for new…
  19. Treasury Index An index that is used to determine interest rate changes for certain adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) plans. It is based on the results of auctions by the U.
  20. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) TIPS, or Treasury inflation-protected securities, are inflation-indexed Treasury bonds and notes. They protect you against deflation as well.
  21. Treasury note Like US Treasury bills, Treasury notes are debt securities issued by the US government and backed by its full faith and credit.
  22. Treasury stock Treasury stock is stock that an issuing company repurchases from its shareholders.
  23. Treatise A book or writing containing a narrative statement on a field of law.
  24. Treatment Administration or application of remedies to a patient or for a disease or injury.
  25. treatment field In radiation therapy, the place on the body where the radiation beam is aimed.
  26. Treatment Option A medicine or therapy to treat a problem. A treatment option may be a pill, a shot, exercise, operation, or a combination of things.
  27. Treatment Plan A road map or plan that a patient will follow on his or her path through treatment of a medical condition.
  28. Treble A hook with three points used on many lures.
  29. treble hook A hook with a single or bundled shaft and three points.
  30. Tree Transient Radiation Effects on Electronics.
  31. Tree measurement sale A type of timber sale contract in which the buyer and seller agree upon the volume at the time of the sale.
  32. tree network See network topology.
  33. tree quota A type of disk quota that restricts the disk usage of a qtree.
  34. tree rings a pattern observed in tree trunks, in which one band is usually equivalent to one year's growth.
  35. tree search In a tree structure, a search in which it is possible to decide, at each step, which part of the tree may be rejected without a further search.
  36. tree structure A hierarchical organization in which a given node is considered to be an ancestor of all the lower level nodes to which the given node is connected.
  37. tree topology See network topology.
  38. Trefoil A three-lobed decorative form used in Gothic architecture
  39. Trellis An architectural feature used to shade exterior walls; usually made of a lattice of metal or wood; often covered by vines to provide additional summertime…
  40. Trelstar (TREL-star) A drug that is used to treat advanced prostate cancer, and is being studied in the treatment of breast cancer.
  41. TREM Total Radiation Environment Model.
  42. tremendously high frequency (THF) Frequencies from 300 GHz to 3000 GHz. See electromagnetic spectrum.
  43. Tremie A device used to place concrete or grout under water.
  44. Trench(es). See ditch.
  45. Trends Over Time The change in rate over time expressed as an annual percent change.
  46. treosulfan A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.
  47. trephine (TREE-fine) A surgical tool used to cut out circular pieces of bone or other tissue.
  48. TREPS See Thrusted Replicas.
  49. TRESIM Tactical Receive Equipment Simulator. 306
  50. Trestle A bridge, usually of timber or steel, that has a number of closely spaced supports between the abutments.
  51. tretinoin A form of vitamin A that is made by the body, and can also be made in the laboratory.
  52. TRG Threat Reference Guide.
  53. tri-hybrid The hybrid offspring of a cross between parents carrying contrasting alleles at three loci.
  54. Tri-oval A racetrack that has a "hump" or "fifth turn" in addition to the standard four corners.
  55. Tri-Party Repo In a tri-party repo, an independent institution enters into a tripartite agreement with the two counterparties to the transaction.
  56. TRI-TAC Tri-Service Tactical Digital Communications System.
  57. TRI-TAC equipment Equipment that (a) accommodates the transition from current manual and analog systems to fully automated digital systems and (b) provides for message…
  58. triacetyluridine (try-ASS-uh-til-YOOR-ih-deen) A substance that is being studied for its ability to protect against the gastrointestinal side effects caused by…
  59. Trial The examination of facts and law heard by a referee/judge with authority to hear the matter (jurisdiction).
  60. Trial brief A written document prepared for the court and used at trial. It contains the issues to be tried, synopsis of evidence to be presented and case and…
  61. Trial Graphics Animation, diagrams, visuals, or other persuasive graphics used by lawyers to help explain complex technology, issues or situations to jury members during…
  62. Trial Period or Trial Period Plan HAMP requires homeowners to enter into a trial period plan before receiving a permanent HAMP modification.
  63. TrialDirector Case presentation software includes the ability to organize materials to be presented at trial and prepare trial graphics.
  64. triamcinolone (try-am-SIN-oh-lone) A substance that is being studied for the prevention of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
  65. Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) A surface representation derived from irregularly spaced sample points and breakline features.
  66. triangulation A method of surveying in the location of an object may be calculated from the known locations of two other objects.
  67. Triapine A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor.
  68. triaxial cable A specialized form of coaxial cable, circular in cross-section and consisting of (a) a center conductor, often a solid wire but sometimes braided…
  69. Triaxial shear test A test in which a specimen of soil or rock encased by an impervious membrane is subjected to a confining pressure and then loaded axially to failure.
  70. Tribal land In NAGPRA, tribal land is defined as: (a) all lands within the exterior boundaries of any Indian reservation; (b) all dependent Indian communities; (c)…
  71. Tribe Term used to designate a federally recognized group of American Indians and their governing body. Tribes may be composed of more than one band.
  72. tribrid protein A fusion protein that has three segments, each encoded by parts of different genes.
  73. Tributary A creek, stream, or river that feeds a larger stream or river, or lake.
  74. tributary circuit A circuit between a tributary office and a toll switchboard or intertoll dialing equipment in a toll center city. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]
  75. tributary office A local office which is located outside the exchange in which a toll center is located, which has a different rate center from its toll center and which…
  76. tributary station In a data network, a station other than the control station. 2. On a multipoint connection or a point-to-point connection using basic mode link control…
  77. tributyrin A triglyceride drug that may inhibit cell growth and induce cell differentiation.
  78. TRICARE A health care program for active-duty and retired uniformed services members and their families.
  79. trichome A short filament of cells, resulting in a hair-like structure.
  80. trichothiodystrophy (TRIK-oh-thy-oh-DIS-truh-fee) A hereditary condition characterized by sparse and brittle hair, short stature, and mental retardation.
  81. Trickle (Solar) Collector A type of solar thermal collector in which a heat transfer fluid drips out of header pipe at the top of the collector, runs down the collector absorber…
  82. TriCor (TRY-kor) A drug used to treat high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
  83. tricyclic antidepressant (try-SY-klik AN-tee-dee-PREH-sunt) A type of drug used to treat depression.
  84. TRIDENT Class of US ballistic missile submarines (USN term).
  85. TRIDENT I (C-4) US SLBM (USN term).
  86. TRIDENT II (D-5) US SLBM (USN term).
  87. Trifolium pratense (try-FOH-lee-um pray-TEN-see) A plant whose flowers have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems.
  88. trigeminal nerve The main sensory nerve of the head and face, and the motor nerve of the muscles used in chewing. Also called fifth cranial nerve.
  89. trigger (TRIH-ger) In medicine, a specific event that starts a process or that causes a particular outcome.
  90. trigger point acupuncture (TRIH-ger poynt AK-yoo-PUNK-cher) Use of acupuncture to treat pain by inserting needles into trigger points on the body.
  91. Trigger Service An aggregator service (in WS MDS) that collects information and compares that data against a set of conditions defined in a configuration file.
  92. triggering Using a lure-retrieval technique that causes a sport-fish to react and strike. For instance, quickly speeding up a retrieve and then stopping.
  93. triglyceride A triglyceride is an ester of glycerol and three fatty acids. Most animal fats are composed primarily of triglycerides.
  94. triiodothyronine (try-I-oh-doh-THY-ruh-neen) A thyroid hormone. Also called T-3.
  95. Trilisate (TRIH-lih-sayt) A substance used to treat arthritis and relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
  96. TRIM Toxic Reduction Investment and Management.
  97. trim effect In a crystal oscillator, the degradation of frequency-vs.-temperature stability, and marked frequency offset, resulting from frequency adjustment which…
  98. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole An antibiotic drug used to treat infection and prevent pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
  99. trimetrexate glucuronate A drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. It is used in the treatment of pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and is being studied in…
  100. trinary Not a stellar system with three stars, but an "operator" taking three operands. Sometimes pronounced "ternary".