| psalter | 1. The Book of Psalms; often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed. 2. Specifically, the Book of Psalms as printed in the Book of Common Prayer; among the Roman Catholics, the part of the Breviary which contains the Psalms arranged for each day of the week. 3. A rosary, consisting of a hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the psalms. Origin: OE. Psauter, sauter, OF. Sautier, psaltier, F. Psautier, from L. Psalterium. See Psaltery. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| psalterial | Relating to the psalterium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psalterial cord | The stratified epithelium lining the upper part of the ligamentum spirale cochleae; it is penetrated by capillaries and is believed to be the site of production of endolymph. Synonym: stria vascularis ductus cochlearis, psalterial cord, vascular stripe. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psalterium | Origin: L, a psaltery. <anatomy> The third stomach of ruminants. See Manyplies. The lyra of the brain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |