| apractagnosia | Synonym: constructional apraxia. Origin: G. A-priv. + praktea, things to be done, + gnosis, recognition (05 Mar 2000) |
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| apractic | Marked by or pertaining to apraxia. Synonym: apractic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apragmatism | An interest in theory or dogmatism rather than in practical results. Origin: G. A-priv. + pragmatism (05 Mar 2000) |
| apraxia | <clinical sign, neurology> Inability to execute a skilled or learned motor act, not related to paralysis or lack of comprehension, caused by a cortical lesion. (27 Sep 1997) |
| apraxia algera | A hysterical condition in which speaking, reading, writing, or consecutive thinking is impossible owing to the severe headache it causes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apraxic | Marked by or pertaining to apraxia. Synonym: apractic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apricot | <botany> A fruit allied to the plum, of an orange colour, oval shape, and delicious taste; also, the tree (Prunus Armeniaca of Linnaeus) which bears this fruit. By cultivation it has been introduced throughout the temperate zone. Origin: OE. Apricock, abricot, F. Abricot, fr. Sp. Albaricoque or Pg. Albricoque, fr. Ar. Albirqq, al-burqq. Though the E. And F. Form abricot is derived from the Arabic through the Spanish, yet the Arabic word itself was formed from the Gr, pl. (Diosc. C. 1000) fr. L. Praecoquus, praecox, early ripe. The older E. Form apricock was prob. Taken direct from Pg. See Precocious, Cook. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| apricot kernel oil | See: persic oil. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aprindine | <chemical> A cardiac depressant used in arrhythmias. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents. Chemical name: 1,3-Propanediamine, N-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-N',N'-diethyl-N-phenyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| aprobarbital | 5-Allyl-5-isopropylbarbituric acid; allylisopropylmalonylurea;a hypnotic and sedative with intermediate action; available as aprobarbital sodium, with the same uses. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aprocarb | <chemical> A carbamate insecticide. Pharmacological action: insecticide, carbamate. Chemical name: Phenol, 2-(1-methylethoxy)-, methylcarbamate (12 Dec 1998) |
| aprocta | <zoology> A group of Turbellaria in which there is no anal aperture. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Priv. + anus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aproctia | Congenital absence or imperforation of the anus. Origin: G. A-priv. + proktos, anus (05 Mar 2000) |
| aproctous | <zoology> Without an anal office. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aprofen | 2-Diethylaminoethyl 2,2-diphenylpropionate;analgesic and antispasmodic. (05 Mar 2000) |