| diploetic | <anatomy> Diploic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| diplogenesis | Production of a double foetus or of one with some parts doubled. Origin: diplo-+ G. Genesis, production (05 Mar 2000) |
| Diplogonoporus | A genus of tapeworms found in Japan (Diplogonoporus grandis) and probably also in Rumania (Diplogonoporus brauni) [diplo-+ G. Gonos, seed, + poros, pore (05 Mar 2000) |
| diploic | <anatomy> Of or pertaining to the diploe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diploic canals | Channels in the diploe that accommodate the diploic veins. Synonym: canales diploici, Breschet's canals. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diploic vein | <anatomy, vein> One of the veins in the diploe of the cranial bones, connected with the cerebral sinuses by emissary veins; the main diploic veins are the frontal, anterior temporal, posterior temporal, and occipital. Synonym: vena diploica, Breschet's vein, Dupuytren's canal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diploid | <cell biology, genetics> A cell with a full set of genetic material, consisting of chromosomes in homologous pairs and thus having two copies of each autosomal genetic locus. A diploid cell has one chromosome from each parental set. most animal cells have a diploid set of chromosomes. The diploid human genome has 46 chromosomes. The gametes (eggs and sperm) contain a single set of chromosomes (haploid). Compare: haploid. (10 Nov 1998) |
| diploid nucleus | A nucleus containing the diploid or normal double complement of chromosomes for one somatic cell. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diploidy | The chromosomal constitution of somatic cells, in which each type of chromosome is represented twice. Symbol: 2n or 2x. (12 Dec 1998) |
| diplokaryon | A cell nucleus containing four haploid sets; i.e., a tetraploid nucleus. See: polyploidy. Origin: diplo-+ G. Karyon, nut (nucleus) (05 Mar 2000) |
| diploma | A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a literary society or educational institution. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. To double, fr. Twofold. See Double. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomacy | 1. The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed. 2. Dexterity or skill in securing advantages; tact. 3. The body of ministers or envoys resident at a court; the diplomatic body. Origin: F. Diplomatie. This word, like supremacy, retains the accent of its original. See Diploma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomat | A diplomatist. Origin: F. Diplomate. To invest with a title o privilege by diploma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomate | A diplomatist. Origin: F. Diplomate. To invest with a title o privilege by diploma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| diplomatial | The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography. See: diplomatical. A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |