| tait | <zoology> A small nocturnal and arboreal Australian marsupial (Tarsipes rostratus) about the size of a mouse. It has a long muzzle, a long tongue, and very few teeth, and feeds upon honey and insects. Synonym: noolbenger. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Tait's law | An obsolete dictum that an exploratory laparotomy should be performed in every case of obscure pelvic or abdominal disease that threatens health or life. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Tait, Robert | <person> English gynecologist, 1845-1899. See: Tait's law. (05 Mar 2000) |