| tor | 1. A tower; a turret. 2. High-pointed hill; a rocky pinnacle. "A rolling range of dreary moors, unbroken by tor or tree." (C. Kingsley) Origin: AS. Torr; cf. Gael. Torr. Cf. Tower. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| torbernite | <chemical> A mineral occurring in emerald-green tabular crystals having a micaceous structure. It is a hydrous phosphate of uranium and copper. Called also copper uranite, and chalcolite. Origin: So named after Torber Bergmann, a Swedish chemist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| torch | A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame. "They light the nuptial torch." (Milton) Torch thistle. <botany> See Thistle. Origin: OE. Torche, F. Torche a torch, rag, wisp, pad; probably from a derivative of L. Torquere, tortum, to twist, because twisted like a rope; cf. F. Torcher to rub, wipe, It. Topcia a torch, torciare to wrap, twist, OF. Torse a torse. Cf. Torture. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| TORCH syndrome | <syndrome> A group of infections with similar clinical manifestations, although symptoms may vary in degree and time of appearance: toxoplasmosis, other infections, rubella, cytomegalovirus infection, and herpes simplex. These infections might be associated with underlying HIV infection. (05 Mar 2000) |
| torchwood | <botany> The inflammable wood of certain trees (Amyris balsamifera, A. Floridana, etc); also, the trees themselves. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| torchwort | <botany> The common mullein, the stalks of which, dipped in suet, anciently served for torches. Synonym: torch, and hig-taper. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| torcular herophili | Archaic term for confluence of sinuses. Origin: L. Wine-press of Herophilus, fr. Torqueo, to twist (05 Mar 2000) |
| tore | 1. Same as Torus. 2. <geometry> The surface described by the circumference of a circle revolving about a straight line in its own plane. The solid inclosed by such a surface; sometimes called an anchor ring. See: Torus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| tore supra | <radiobiology> Large tokamak in Cadarache (southern France). The second largest tokamak in Europe, largest tokamak using superconducting toroidal field magnets. Tore Supra has a circular cross-section (like TFTR), which limits the achievable confinement time and experimental flexibility. In addition to developing superconducting technology, it concentrates on the physics of long pulses and ergodic magnetic limiters. See: ergodic, magnetic limiter, superconductor, tokamak. (09 Oct 1997) |
| Torek operation | A two-stage operation for bringing down an undescended testicle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Torek, Franz | <person> U.S. Surgeon, 1861-1938. See: Torek operation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| toremifene | <chemical> (z)-2-(4-(4-chloro-1,2-diphenyl-1-butenyl)phenoxy)-n,n-dimethylethanamine. A non-steroidal antioestrogenic antitumour agent with rare or mild side effects. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, hormonal, oestrogen antagonists. Chemical name: Ethanamine, 2-(4-(4-chloro-1,2-diphenyl-1-butenyl)phenoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-, (Z)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| toreumatography | A description of sculpture such as bas-relief in metal. Origin: Gr, embossed work, work in relief (from to bore through, to work in relief). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| toreumatology | <study> The art or the description of scupture such as bas-relief in metal; toreumatography. Origin: Gr. Embossed work. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| toric | Relating to, or having the curvature of, a torus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| El Tor vibrio | A bacterium regarded as a biovar of vibrio cholerae. It was originally isolated from six pilgrims who died of dysentery or gangrene of the colon at the Tor quarantine station on the Sinai Peninsula. (05 Mar 2000) |
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