| spider nevus | A branched growth of dilated capillaries on the skin, resembling a spider. This abnormality may be associated with cirrhosis of the liver. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| spider pelvis | Narrow calices of renal pelvis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| spider's web | <zoology> The silken web which is formed by most kinds of spiders, particularly the web spun to entrap their prey. See Geometric spider, Triangle spider, under Geometric, and Triangle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| spider telangiectasia | spider angioma |
| spider venoms | Venoms of arthropods of the order araneida of the arachnida. The venoms usually contain several protein fractions, including enzymes, haemolytic, neurolytic, and other toxins. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ant bird | <zoology> See Ant bird, under Ant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bird | 1. Orig, a chicken; the young of a fowl; a young eaglet; a nestling; and hence, a feathered flying animal (see 2). "That ungentle gull, the cuckoo's bird." (Shak) "The brydds [birds] of the aier have nestes." (Tyndale (Matt. Viii. 20)) 2. <zoology> A warm-blooded, feathered vertebrate provided with wings. See Aves. 3. Specifically, among sportsmen, a game bird. 4. A girl; a maiden. "And by my word! the bonny bird In danger shall not tarry." (Campbell) Arabian bird, the phenix. Bird of Jove, the eagle. Bird of Juno, the peacock. Bird louse, a dipterous insect parasitic upon birds (genus Ornithomyia, and allies), usually winged. Origin: OE. Brid, bred, bird, young bird, bird, AS. Bridd young bird. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bird-breeder's disease | <chest medicine> Extrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to components of the bird or bird droppings. (19 Jan 1998) |
| bird-breeder's lung | <chest medicine> Extrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to components of the bird or bird droppings. (19 Jan 1998) |
| bird cherry | <botany> A shrub (Prunus Padus) found in Northern and Central Europe. It bears small black cherries. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| bird diseases | Diseases of birds not considered poultry, therefore usually found in zoos, parks, and the wild. The concept is differentiated from poultry diseases which is for birds raised as a source of meat or eggs for human consumption, and usually found in barnyards, hatcheries, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| bird face | bird face, abnormal shortness or recession of the mandible (27 Sep 1997) |
| bird-fancier's lung | <chest medicine> A respiratory disorder due to an acquired hypersensitivity to the dust of bird droppings. It is often seen in pigeon breeder's, and is a form of extrinsic allergic alveolitis. The antigen protein is from bird serum, droppings, or feathers (12 Dec 1998) |
| bird-handler's disease | <chest medicine> Extrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to components of the bird or bird droppings. (19 Jan 1998) |
| bird of paradise | <ornithology> The name of several very beautiful birds of the genus Paradisea and allied genera, inhabiting new Guinea and the adjacent islands. The males have brilliant colours, elegant plumes, and often remarkable tail feathers. The Great emerald (Paradisea apoda) and the Lesser emerald (P. Minor) furnish many of the plumes used as ornaments by ladies; the Red is P. Rubra or sanguinea; the Golden is Parotia aurea or sexsetacea; the King is Cincinnurus regius. The name is also applied to the longer-billed birds of another related group (Epimachinae) from the same region. The Twelve-wired (Seleucides alba) is one of these. See Paradise bird, and Note under Apod. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |