As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
A. "association" includes a state or federal savings and loan association unless limited by use of the words "state" or "federal";
B. "converting bank" means a bank converting from a state bank to a national bank or the reverse;
C. "merger" includes consolidation;
D. "merging bank" means a party to a merger;
E. "resulting bank" means the bank resulting from a merger or conversion; and
F. "dissenting stockholder" means a stockholder dissenting and voting his dissent as provided in this article.