| the combined tendinous expansions of the sartorius | Gracilis, and semitendinosus muscles at the medial border of the tuberosity of the tibia. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| the consultation | <dentistry> A meeting with your orthodontist where he discusses your treatment plan. (08 Jan 1998) |
| the gapes | A fit of yawning. A disease of young poultry and other birds, attended with much gaping. It is caused by a parasitic nematode worm (Syngamus trachealis), in the windpipe, which obstructs the breathing. See Gapeworm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| the large mass of the telencephalon | On either side of the midline, consisting of the cerebral cortex and its associated fibre systems, together with the deeper-lying subcortical telencephalic nuclei (i.e., basal ganglia [nuclei]). (05 Mar 2000) |
| the outer | Ovarian extremity of the oviduct. (05 Mar 2000) |
| the records appointment | <dentistry> One of the initial appointments with your orthodontist. The orthodontist or assistant takes pictures of you, X-rays, and impressions so that they can figure out what treatment needs to be done. (08 Jan 1998) |
| thea | <botany> A genus of plants found in China and Japan; the tea plant. It is now commonly referred to the genus camellia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| theaism | Theism Chronic poisoning resulting from immoderate tea-drinking, marked by palpitation, insomnia, nervousness, headache, and dyspepsia. Synonym: theaism. Origin: Mod. L. Thea, tea (05 Mar 2000) |
| theanthropism | 1. A state of being God and man. 2. The ascription of human atributes to the Deity, or to a polytheistic deity; anthropomorphism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| theater | 1. A large room for lectures and demonstrations; sometimes applied to an operating room equipped for observation by persons other than the surgical team. 2. Any operating room or suite of such rooms. Origin: G. Theatron, a place for seeing, theater, fr. Theomai, to look at (05 Mar 2000) |
| theatine | 1. One of an order of Italian monks, established in 1524, expressly to oppose Reformation, and to raise the tone of piety among Roman Catholics. They hold no property, nor do they beg, but depend on what Providence sends. Their chief employment is preaching and giving religious instruction. Their name is derived from Theate, or Chieti, a city of Naples, the archbishop of which was a principal founder of the order; but they bore various names; as, Regular Clerks of the Community, Pauline Monks, Apostolic Clerks, and Regular Clerks of the Divine Providence. The order never flourished much out of Italy. 2. One of an order of nuns founded by Ursula Benincasa, who died in 1618. Origin: F. Theatin, It. Theatino. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| theatre | 1. An edifice in which dramatic performances or spectacles are exhibited for the amusement of spectators; anciently uncovered, except the stage, but in modern times roofed. 2. Any room adapted to the exhibition of any performances before an assembly, as public lectures, scholastic exercises, anatomical demonstrations, surgical operations, etc. 3. That which resembles a theater in form, use, or the like; a place rising by steps or gradations, like the seats of a theater. "Shade above shade, a woody theater Of stateliest view." (Milton) 4. A sphere or scheme of operation. "For if a man can be partaker of God's theater, he shall likewise be partaker of God's rest." (Bacon) 5. A place or region where great events are enacted; as, the theater of war. Origin: F. Theatre, L. Theatrum, Gr, fr. To see, view; cf. Skr. Dhya to meditate, think. Cf. Theory. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| theatric | Theatrical. "Woods over woods in gay, theatric pride." (Goldsmith) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thebaic | Relating to or derived from opium. Origin: L. Thebaicus, relating to Thebes, whence opium was formerly obtained (05 Mar 2000) |
| thebaine | <chemistry> A poisonous alkaloid, C19H21NO3, found in opium in small quantities, having a sharp, astringent taste, and a tetanic action resembling that of strychnine. Origin: So called from a kind of Egyptian opium produced at Thebes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |