Background for hypostasis

hypostasis

/haɪˈpɒstəsɪs/ /haɪˈpɑstəsɪs/

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noun

A sedimentary deposit, especially in urine.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the urine sample, noting a significant hypostasis at the bottom of the tube, which suggested a potential kidney problem. "

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noun

The essential person, specifically the single person of Christ (as distinguished from his two ‘natures’, human and divine), or of the three ‘persons’ of the Trinity (sharing a single ‘essence’).

Examples :

"Christian theologians discuss the hypostasis of Christ, emphasizing that he is one indivisible person despite possessing both a divine and a human nature. "

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noun

The underlying reality or substance of something.

Examples :

"For Sarah, the hypostasis of kindness was action, not just words. "

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noun

The effect of one gene preventing another from expressing.

Examples :

"In Labrador retrievers, the gene for yellow fur can cause hypostasis over the gene for black or brown fur, resulting in a yellow lab even if the dog carries genes for darker colors. "

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noun

Postmortem lividity; livor mortis; suggillation.

Examples :

"After the body was discovered, the detective carefully examined the hypostasis, the purplish discoloration on the skin, to help determine the approximate time of death. "

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