| Doderlein | Albert, S.G., German obstetrician, 1860-1941. See: Doderlein's bacillus. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Doderlein's bacillus | A large, Gram-positive bacterium occurring in normal vaginal secretions; although thought by some to be identical with Lactobacillus acidophilus, the identity of Doderlein's bacillus is still doubtful. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dodine | <chemical> A pesticide used to prevent fungal infections of fruit trees. (09 Oct 1997) |
| dodman | 1. A snail; also, a snail shell; a hodmandod. 2. <zoology> Any shellfish which casts its shell, as a lobster. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dodo | Origin: Said to be fr. Pg. Doudo silly, foolish (cf. Booby); this is fr. Prov. E. Dold, the same word as E. Dolt. <zoology> A large, extinct bird (Didus ineptus), formerly inhabiting the Island of Mauritius. It had short, half-fledged wings, like those of the ostrich, and a short neck and legs; called also dronte. It was related to the pigeons. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |