| news | An announcement or statement of recent or current events of new data and matters of interest in the field of medicine or science. In some publications, such as "nature" or "science," the news reports are substantively written and herald medical and scientific data of vital or controversial importance to the populace. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| dent | 1. <prefix> Relating to the teeth or dentition, dental. See: odonto-. Origin: L. Dens, tooth 2. A slight depression, or small notch or hollow, made by a blow or by pressure; an indentation. "A blow that would have made a dent in a pound of butter." (De Quincey) Origin: A variant of Dint. Source: Websters Dictionary (21 Jun 2000) |
| lecture notes | Notes taken at the delivery or reading of a speech before an audience or class, usually given to instruct. (12 Dec 1998) |