De novo

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Adverb phrase 1.1.1 Usage Note 1.2 See also

English

Adverb phrase

de novo

1. Anew, afresh, from the beginning; without consideration of previous instances, proceedings or determinations.

   De novo kidney transplantation.

   De novo prediction of three-dimensional structures for major protein families.

   He filed a motion for a de novo hearing.

2. The initial occurrence of cancer in a patient.

Usage Note

Because this is a Latin phrase, it is often italicized when written (i.e., de novo)

See also

For further information see Wikipedia article on trial de novo. fr:de novo

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