MINIMALLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does minimally mean? 

• MINIMALLY (adverb)
  The adverb MINIMALLY has 1 sense:

1. to a minimal degree

  Familiarity information: MINIMALLY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MINIMALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

To a minimal degree

Context example:

the cells minimally responsive to lines in this orientation will not fire

Antonym:

maximally (to a maximal degree)

Pertainym:

minimal (the least possible)

 Context examples 

A procedure, also known as sonohysterography or saline infusion sonography, using a minimally invasive ultrasound technique to view the inside of the uterus.

(Hysterosonography, NCI Thesaurus)

When orally administered, this agent is minimally absorbed into the systemic circulation, acting locally in the gastrointestinal tract.

(Fidaxomicin, NCI Thesaurus)

CS1 is a cell surface glycoprotein belonging to the CD2 subset of the immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF) and is highly expressed by multiple myeloma cells, but minimally expressed by normal cells.

(Elotuzumab, NCI Thesaurus)

Patients with non-invasive or minimally invasive tumors usually have a good prognosis following surgical resection.

(Carcinoma ex Pleomorphic Adenoma, NCI Thesaurus)

During minimally invasive surgery, one or more small incisions may be made in the body.

(Minimally invasive surgery, NCI Dictionary)

GD2 is a glycosphingolipid (ceramide and oligosaccharide) that may be highly expressed by melanomas and other neuroectodermal tumors, while only minimally expressed by normal tissues.

(Monoclonal Antibody 4B5 Anti-Idiotype Vaccine, NCI Thesaurus)

By selectively targeting these PI3K isoforms, PI3K signaling in normal, non-neoplastic cells is minimally or not affected which would result in a more favorable side effect profile.

(PI3K delta/gamma Inhibitor IPI-145, NCI Thesaurus)

A minimally invasive form of electroanalgesia often used in neuropathic pain.

(Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, NCI Thesaurus)

A minimally invasive form of electroanalgesia involving stimulation of the dermatomal bands proximal to the affected area.

(Peripheral Electronic Nerve Stimulation, NCI Thesaurus)

The six tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) encoded by these mRNAs are frequently expressed by NSCLC cells and are minimally expressed or absent in normal, healthy cells.

(mRNA-derived Lung Cancer Vaccine CV9202, NCI Thesaurus)