| whitecap | 1. <zoology> The European redstart; so called from its white forehead. The whitethroat; so called from its gray head. The European tree sparrow. 2. A wave whose crest breaks into white foam, as when the wind is freshening. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| whitecoat | The skin of a newborn seal; also, the seal itself. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| whitefish | <zoology> Any one of several species of Coregonus, a genus of excellent food fishes allied to the salmons. They inhabit the lakes of the colder parts of North America, Asia, and Europe. The largest and most important American species (C. Clupeiformis) is abundant in the Great Lakes, and in other lakes farther north. Called also lake whitefish, and Oswego bass. The menhaden. The beluga, or white whale. Various other fishes are locally called whitefish, as the silver salmon, the whiting, the yellowtail, and the young of the bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| whiteflaw | <medicine> A whitlow. See: Whitlow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| whitegraft reaction | An immune reaction to a tissue graft that results in failure of graft vascularization and ensuing rejection. (05 Mar 2000) |
| whitehead | <zoology> The blue-winged snow goose. The surf scoter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Whitehead deformity | Circumferential mucosal ectropion at the anus following Whitehead's operation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Whitehead's operation | Excision of haemorrhoids by two circular incisions above and below involved veins, allowing normal mucosa to be pulled down and sutured to anal skin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Whitehead, Walter | <person> English surgeon, 1840-1913. See: Whitehead deformity, Whitehead's operation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| whiten | To grow white; to turn or become white or whiter; as, the hair whitens with age; the sea whitens with foam; the trees in spring whiten with blossoms. Origin: OE. Whitenen; cf. Icel. Hvitna. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| whitener | One who, or that which, whitens; a bleacher; a blancher; a whitewasher. A bleach. 2. A chemical used as an adjunct to laundering white cloth, which makes white cloth appear whiter. A bluing agent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| whiteness | 1. The quality or state of being white; white colour, or freedom from darkness or obscurity on the surface. 2. Want of a sanguineous tinge; paleness; as from terror, grief, etc. "The whiteness in thy cheek." 3. Freedom from stain or blemish; purity; cleanness. "He had kept The whiteness of his soul, and thus men o'er him wept." (Byron) 4. Nakedness. 5. <zoology> A flock of swans. Origin: AS. Hwitness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| whitepox | A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent strain of the virus. Synonym: Cuban itch, Kaffir pox, milkpox, pseudosmallpox, pseudovariola, variola minor, West Indian smallpox, whitepox. Origin: Pg. Alastrar, to scatter over (05 Mar 2000) |
| whiterump | <zoology> The American black-tailed godwit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| whites | 1. <medicine> Leucorrha. 2. The finest flour made from white wheat. 3. Cloth or garments of a plain white colour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| wheal |
A welt; an elevation on the skin that may itch or burn, often characteristic of an allergic reaction.
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| white matter |
A type of neural tissue in the brain and spinal cord composed primarily of myelin-covered axons. Contrast with gray matter.
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| whitlow |
An infection of the fingers caused by herpes simplex virus, usually the result of touching oral and/or genital lesions.
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| white blood cell |
White blood cells have a number of roles in the immune system, including antibody production, attacking and destroying cancer cells, and producing substances that kill cancer cells. Also called lymphocytes.
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| whorl |
1). A ring of similar organs arising from a node. 2). The arrangement of leaves in a circle.
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| WH | for which reason |
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| WH | the cause or intention underlying an action or situation esp in the phrase"the whys and wherefores" |
| WH | for which reason |
| WH | from what place or origin or source |
| WH | in what |
| WH | in which |
| WH | in the course or during which |
| WH | in regard to which |
| WH | of what |
| WH | of which |
| WH | on which |
| WH | in any place whatever |