| femto- | SI and metric systems to signify one-quadrillionth (10-15). Origin: Danish and Norwegian femten, fifteen (05 Mar 2000) |
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| femur | <anatomy> The large bone in the thigh that articulates with the pelvis above and the knee below. (27 Sep 1997) |
| femur head | The hemispheric articular surface at the upper extremity of the thigh bone. (12 Dec 1998) |
| femur head necrosis | Aseptic or avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The major types are idiopathic (primary), as a complication of fractures or dislocations, and legg-perthes disease. (12 Dec 1998) |
| fen | <ecology> Low land covered wholly or partially with water but producing sedge, coarse grasses, or other aquatic plants, boggy land, a moor or marsh, plant community on alkaline, neutral, or slightly acid peat. (09 Oct 1997) |
| fen cricket | <zoology> The mole cricket. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fenbendazole | <chemical> Methyl-5-(phenylthio)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate. Antinematodal benzimidazole used in veterinary medicine. Pharmacological action: antinematodal agent, carcinogens. Chemical name: Carbamic acid, (5-(phenylthio)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-, methyl ester (12 Dec 1998) |
| fenbufen | A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent resembling ibuprofen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fencamine | 8-(2-[Methyl(alpha-methylphenethyl)amino]ethylamino)caffeine;a central nervous system stimulant. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fence | 1. To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard. "To fence my ear against thy sorceries." (Milton) 2. To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure. "O thou wall! . . . Dive in the earth, And fence not Athens." (Shak) "A sheepcote fenced about with olive trees." (Shak) To fence the tables, to make a solemn address to those who present themselves to commune at the Lord's supper, on the feelings appropriate to the service, in order to hinder, so far as possible, those who are unworthy from approaching the table. Origin: Fencing. 1. That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield. "Let us be backed with God and with the seas, Which he hath given for fence impregnable." (Shak) "A fence betwixt us and the victor's wrath." (Addison) 2. An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within. "Leaps o'er the fence with ease into the fold." (Milton) In England a hedge, ditch, or wall, as well as a structure of boards, palings, or rails, is called a fence. 3. A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking. 4. Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing. "Enjoy your dear wit, and gay rhetoric, That hath so well been taught her dazzing fence." (Milton) "Of dauntless courage and consummate skill in fence." (Macaulay) 5. A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received. Origin: Abbrev. From defence. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fence month | The month in which female deer are fawning, when hunting is prohibited. Fence roof, a covering for defense. "They fitted their shields close to one another in manner of a fence roof." Fence time, the breeding time of fish or game, when they should not be killed. Rail fence, a fence made of rails, sometimes supported by posts. Ring fence, a fence which encircles a large area, or a whole estate, within one inclosure. Worm fence, a zigzag fence composed of rails crossing one another at their ends; called also snake fence, or Virginia rail fence. To be on the fence, to be undecided or uncommitted in respect to two opposing parties or policies. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fenchol synthetase | <enzyme> Catalyses cation-dependent cyclization of geranyl pyrophosphate and neryl pyrophosphate to the bicyclic rearranged endo-fenchol Registry number: EC 2.5.1.- Synonym: endo-fenchol synthetase (26 Jun 1999) |
| fenclofenac | A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of joint disorders; similar to diclofenac. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fenclonine | <chemical> An inhibitor of serotonin biosynthesis used to study the effects of serotonin depletion. Pharmacological action: serotonin agents. Chemical name: DL-Phenylalanine, 4-chloro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| fendiline | <chemical> N-(3,3-diphenylpropyl)-alpha-methylbenzylamine. Coronary vasodilator; inhibits calcium function in muscle cells in excitation-contraction coupling; proposed as antiarrhythmic and antianginal agents. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents, calcium channel blockers, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: Benzenepropanamine, gamma-phenyl-N-(1-phenylethyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |