| 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) |