| ambo- | Around; on all (both) sides; corresponds to G. Ampho-. See: ambi-. Origin: L. Ambo, both (05 Mar 2000) |
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| amboceptor | <immunology> An antibody which can combine both with a cellular antigen (such as a virus or bacterium) and with a complement because it has two combining elements. (09 Oct 1997) |
| amboceptor unit | haemolysin unit |
| ambomalleal | Relating to the incus and the malleus; denoting the articulation between the incus and the malleus in the middle ear. Synonym: ambomalleal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ambos | An obsolete term for incus. Origin: Ger. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Amboyna button | <medicine> A disease, occurring in the Antilles and in Africa, characterised by yellowish or reddish tumours, of a contagious character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble currants, strawberries, or raspberries. There are several varieties of this disease, variously known as framboesia, pian, verrugas, and crab-yaws. Origin: African yaw a raspberry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| amboyna wood | A beautiful mottled and curled wood, used in cabinetwork. It is obtained from the Pterocarpus Indicus of Amboyna, Borneo, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |