| shell shock | The World War I name for what is known today as posttraumatic stress, this is a psychological disorder that develops in some individuals who have had major traumatic experiences (and, for example, have been in a serious accident or through a war). The person is typically numb at first but later has symptoms including depression, excessive irritability, guilt (for having survived while others died), recurrent nightmares, flashbacks to the traumatic scene, and overreactions to sudden noises. Posttraumatic stress became known as such in the 70s due to the adjustment problems of some vietnam veterans. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| shock, shell | The World War I name for what is known today as posttraumatic stress, this is a psychological disorder that develops in some individuals who have had major traumatic experiences (and, for example, have been in a serious accident or through a war). The person is typically numb at first but later has symptoms including depression, excessive irritability, guilt (for having survived while others died), recurrent nightmares, flashbacks to the traumatic scene, and overreactions to sudden noises. Posttraumatic stress became known as such in the 70s due to the adjustment problems of some vietnam veterans.shots, allergy: known medically as allergy desensitization or allergy immunotherapy, the injections are designed to stimulate the immune system with gradually increasing doses of the substances to which a person is allergic, the aim being to modify or stop the allergy war (by reducing the strength of the IgE and its effect on the mast cells). This form of treatment is very effective for allergies to pollen, mites, cats, and especially stinging insects (e.g., bees, hornets, yellowjackets, wasps, velvet ants, fire ants). Allergy immunotherapy usually takes 6 months to a year to become effective and injections are usually required for 3-5 years. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| acorn-shell | <zoology> One of the sessile cirripeds; a barnacle of the genus Balanus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| argus shell | <zoology> A species of shell (Cypraea argus), beautifully variegated with spots resembling those in a peacock's tail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ark shell | <zoology> A marine bivalve shell belonging to the genus Arca and its allies. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| boat shell | <zoology> A marine gastropod of the genus Crepidula. The species are numerous. It is so named from its form and interior deck. A marine univalve shell of the genus Cymba. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bubble shell | <zoology> A marine univalve shell of the genus Bulla and allied genera, belonging to the Tectibranchiata. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| maara shell | <zoology> A large, pearly, spiral, marine shell (Turbo margaritaceus), from the Pacific Islands. It is used as an ornament. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| valve-shell | <zoology> Any fresh water gastropod of the genus Valvata. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mail-shell | <zoology> A chiton. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mask shell | <zoology> Any spiral marine shell of the genus Persona, having a curiously twisted aperture. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| goroon shell | <zoology> A large, handsome, marine, univalve shell (Triton femorale). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rice-shell | <zoology> Any one of numerous species of small white polished marine shells of the genus Olivella. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| wedge-shell | <zoology> Any one of numerous species of small marine bivalves belonging to Donax and allied genera in which the shell is wedge-shaped. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| wing-shell | <zoology> Any one of various species of marine bivalve shells belonging to the genus Avicula, in which the hinge border projects like a wing. Any marine gastropod shell of the genus Strombus. See Strombus. Any pteropod shell. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| worm-shell | <zoology> Any species of Vermetus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |