| amu | <abbreviation> Atomic mass unit. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| amulet | An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc, worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. Origin: Also used figuratively. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| amusement | 1. Deep thought; muse. "Here I . . . Fell into a strong and deep amusement, revolving in my mind, with great perplexity, the amazing change of our affairs." (Fleetwood) 2. The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion. "His favorite amusements were architecture and gardening." (Macaulay) Synonym: Diversion, entertainment, recreation, relaxation, pastime, sport. Origin: Cf. F. Amusement. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| amusia | A form of aphasia characterised by an inability to produce or recognise music. Origin: G. A-priv. + mousa, music (05 Mar 2000) |
| Amussat's valve | A series of crescentic folds of mucous membrane in the upper part of the cystic duct, arranged in a somewhat spiral manner. Synonym: plica spiralis ductus cystici, Amussat's valve, Heister's valve, spiral valve of cystic duct, valvula spiralis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Amussat's valvula | Anomalous folds occurring at the level of the seminal colliculus. Synonym: Amussat's valvula. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Amussat, Jean | <person> French surgeon, 1796-1856. See: Amussat's valve, Amussat's valvula. (05 Mar 2000) |