| thogoto-like viruses | A genus of the family orthomyxoviridae comprising tick-borne viruses occasionally infecting humans. Dhori and thogoto viruses were formerly thought to be members of bunyaviridae. Thogoto virus is the type species. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| thole | 1. A wooden or metal pin, set in the gunwale of a boat, to serve as a fulcrum for the oar in rowing. 2. The pin, or handle, of a scythe snath. Thole pin. Same as Thole. Origin: OE. Thol, AS. Thol; akin to D. Dol, Icel. Thollr a fir tree, a young fir, a tree, a thole. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Thoma | Richard, German histologist, 1847-1923. See: Thoma's ampulla, Thoma's fixative, Thoma's laws. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Thoma's ampulla | A dilation of the arterial capillary beyond the sheathed artery of the spleen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Thoma's fixative | Nitric acid in 95% alcohol, used for decalcifying bone in the preparation of histologic specimens. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Thoma's laws | The development of blood vessels is governed by dynamic forces acting on their walls as follows: an increase in velocity of blood flow causes dilation of the lumen; an increase in lateral pressure on the vessel wall causes it to thicken; an increase in end-pressure causes the formation of new capillaries. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thomaean | A member of the ancient church of Christians established on the Malabar coast of India, which some suppose to have been originally founded by the Apostle Thomas. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thomaism | The doctrine of Thomas Aquinas, especially. With respect to predestination and grace. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Thomas | Hugh Owen, British surgeon, 1834-1891. See: Thomas splint. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Thomas splint | A long leg splint extending from a ring at the hip to beyond the foot, allowing traction to a fractured leg, for emergencies and transportation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thombi | Just the plural of thrombus. See: Thrombus. (12 Dec 1998) |
| thomean | A member of the ancient church of Christians established on the Malabar coast of India, which some suppose to have been originally founded by the Apostle Thomas. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thomism | The doctrine of Thomas Aquinas, especially. With respect to predestination and grace. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thomist | A follower of Thomas Aquinas. See Scotist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thomite | A Thomaean. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |