| water witch | <zoology> The dabchick. The stormy petrel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| water-bearer | <astronomy> The constellation Aquarius. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| water-clear cell of parathyroid | A variety of chief cell, so-called because the cytoplasm contains much glycogen that is not preserved or stained in the usual preparation. Synonym: wasserhelle cell. (05 Mar 2000) |
| water-cooled vibrating grate | A boiler grate made up of a tuyere grate surface mounted on a grid of water tubes interconnected with the boiler circulation system for positive cooling. The structure is supported by flexing plates allowing the grid and grate to move in a vibrating action. Ashes are automatically discharged. (05 Dec 1998) |
| water-drinking test | A test of the assessment of open-angle glaucoma, measuring intraocular pressure after drinking a quart of water in five minutes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| water-electrolyte balance | The state of the body in relation to the intake and excretion of water and electrolytes, particularly sodium and potassium. It exists in a metabolic balance internally with body fluid compartments, total body water, blood volume, extracellular space, etc., externally through sensible and insensible sweating. The hypothalamus controls water balance. (12 Dec 1998) |
| water-electrolyte imbalance | Disturbances in the body's water-electrolyte metabolism. (12 Dec 1998) |
| water-hammer pulse | <radiology> Corrigan's sign: increased pulse at wrist, aortic insufficiency, widened pulse pressure due to increased stroke volume, diastolic regurgitation (12 Dec 1998) |
| water-soluble chlorophyll derivatives | The copper complex of sodium and/or potassium salts of saponified chlorophyll, used topically for deodorization of chronic lesions and to promote wound repair. (05 Mar 2000) |
| water-whistle sound | A bubbling whistle heard on auscultation over a bronchial or pulmonary fistula. (05 Mar 2000) |
| water-white | <botany> A vinelike plant (Vitis Caribaea) growing in parched districts in the West Indies, and containing a great amount of sap which is sometimes used for quenching thirst. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| waterbok | <zoology> A water buck. Origin: D. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| waterfall | 1. A fall, or perpendicular descent, of the water of a river or stream, or a descent nearly perpendicular; a cascade; a cataract. 2. An arrangement of a woman's back hair over a cushion or frame in some resemblance to a waterfall. 3. A certain kind of neck scarf. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| waterhorse | A pile of salted fish heaped up to drain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Waterhouse, Rupert | <person> British physician, 1873-1958. See: Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| watchful waiting |
now called surveillance or deferred treatment - a decision to wait and monitor progress of mild symptoms of prostate disease.
출처: www.dva.gov.au/media/publicat/2001/prostate/glossa...
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| watery |
Thin, lacking in flavor.
출처: www.sallys-place.com/beverages/wine/wine_glossery....
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| waterfall |
cascade of water formed when a stream or river must cross a rocks and cliffs that have not yet been eroded away
출처: www3.newberry.org/k12maps/glossary/
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| watershed |
The entire region drained by a single river.
출처: www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html
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| water brash |
Pyrosis; heartburn; a burning sensation in the esophagus and stomach, with sour belching of a thin, watery fluid.
출처: www.swcp.com/~dhickman/journals/V1I1-2/medicalterm...
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| WAT | a natural hole or hollow containing water |
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| WAT | aromatic perennial herb of United States |
| WAT | Eurasia |
| WAT | a tropical floating aquatic plant having spikes of large blue flowers |
| WAT | an ice containing no milk |
| WAT | water frozen in the solid state |
| WAT | a container filled with water that surrounds a machine to cool it |
| WAT | a jug that holds water |
| WAT | a pool or stream in a steeplechase or similar contest |
| WAT | the edible yellow fruit of the Jamaica honeysuckle |
| WAT | pantropical floating plant forming a rosette of wedge-shaped leaves |
| WAT | a water gauge that shows the level by showing the surface of the water in a trough or U-shaped tube |