| stereocolposcope | <instrument> Instrument that provides the observer with a magnified three-dimensional gross inspection of the vagina and cervix. Origin: stereo-+ G. Kolpos, a hollow (vagina), skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
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| stereoelectric | <physics> Of or pertaining to the generation of electricity by means of solid bodies alone; as, a stereoelectric current is one obtained by means of solids, without any liquid. Origin: Stereo + electric. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| stereoelectroencephalography | Recording of electrical activity in three planes of the brain, i.e., with surface and depth electrodes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stereoencephalometry | The localization of brain structures by use of three-dimensional coordinates. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stereoencephalotomy | Synonym: stereotaxy. Origin: stereo-+ G. Encephalos, brain, + tome, a cutting (05 Mar 2000) |
| stereognosis | <psychology> The ability to recognise objects by sense of touch. (13 Nov 1997) |
| stereognostic | Relating to stereognosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stereogram | A diagram or picture which represents objects in such a way as to give the impression of relief or solidity; also, a stereograph. Origin: Stereo + -gram. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| stereograph | Any picture, or pair of pictures, prepared for exhibition in the stereoscope. Stereographs are now commonly made by means of photography. Origin: Stereo + -graph. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| stereographic | Made or done according to the rules of stereography; delineated on a plane; as, a stereographic chart of the earth. <geometry> Stereographic projection, a method of representing the sphere in which the center of projection is taken in the surface of the sphere, and the plane upon which the projection is made is at right andles to the diameter passing through the center of projection. Origin: Cf. F. Stereographique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| stereographical | Made or done according to the rules of stereography; delineated on a plane; as, a stereographic chart of the earth. <geometry> Stereographic projection, a method of representing the sphere in which the center of projection is taken in the surface of the sphere, and the plane upon which the projection is made is at right andles to the diameter passing through the center of projection. Origin: Cf. F. Stereographique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| stereographically | In a stereographical manner; by delineation on a plane. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| stereography | The art of delineating the forms of solid bodies on a plane; a branch of solid geometry which shows the construction of all solids which are regularly defined. Illustration: "Stereography". 5 figures, illustrating arrangements of triangles, squares, or pentagons which can be drawn on a surface and folded into the five regular polyhedra. By cutting pieces of cardboard, or other suitable material, in the forms represented in the cut, folding them along the lines indicated, and joining their edges, the five regular solids may be formed. Origin: Stereo + graphy: cf. F. Stereographie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| stereoisomer | <chemistry> Molecules that have the same molecular formula, the same sequence of bonds, but different spatial arrangements. Geometric isomers and optical isomers are both types of stereoisomers. (09 Jan 1998) |
| stereoisomeric | Relating to stereoisomerism. (05 Mar 2000) |