| doliolum | <zoology> A genus of freeswimming oceanic tunicates, allied to Salpa, and having alternate generations. Origin: L. Doliolum a small cask. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| dolium | <marine biology> A genus of large univalve mollusks, including the partridge shell and tun shells. Origin: L. Large jar. (19 Mar 1998) |
| doll's eye sign | <clinical sign> Reflex movement of the eyes in the opposite direction to that which the head is moved, e.g., the eyes being lowered as the head is raised, and the reverse (Cantelli's sign); an indication of functional integrity of the brainstem tegmental pathways and cranial nerves involved in eye movement. Synonym: vestibular ocular reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dollar | 1. A silver coin of the United States containing 371.25 grains of silver and 41.25 grains of alloy, that is, having a total weight of 412.5 grains. A gold coin of the United States containing 23.22 grains of gold and 2.58 grains of alloy, that is, having a total weight of 25.8 grains, nine-tenths fine. It is no longer coined. Previous to 1837 the silver dollar had a larger amount of alloy, but only the same amount of silver as now, the total weight being 416 grains. The gold dollar as a distinct coin was first made in 1849. The eagles, half eagles, and quarter eagles coined before 1834 contained 24.75 grains of gold and 2.25 grains of alloy for each dollar. 2. A coin of the same general weight and value, though differing slightly in different countries, current in Mexico, Canada, parts of South America, also in Spain, and several other European countries. 3. The value of a dollar; the unit commonly employed in the United States in reckoning money values. Chop dollar. See 9th Chop. <zoology> Dollar fish, a fish of the United States coast (Stromateus triacanthus), having a flat, roundish form and a bright silvery luster; called also butterfish, and Lafayette. See Butterfish. Trade dollar, a silver coin formerly made at the United States mint, intended for export, and not legal tender at home. It contained 378 grains of silver and 42 grains of alloy. Origin: D. Daalder, LG. Dahler, G. Thaler, an abbreviation of Joachimsthaler, i. E, a piece of money first coined, about the year 1518, in the valley (G. Thal) of St. Joachim, in Bohemia. See Dale. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dollardee | <zoology> A species of sunfish (Lepomis pallidus), common in the United States. Synonym: blue sunfish, and copper-nosed bream. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dolly | 1. <chemical> A contrivance, turning on a vertical axis by a handle or winch, and giving a circular motion to the ore to be washed; a stirrer. 2. <machinery> A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet. 3. In pile driving, a block interposed between the head of the pile and the ram of the driver. 4. A small truck with a single wide roller used for moving heavy beams, columns, etc, in bridge building. 5. A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used for moving construction trains, switching, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dolly varden | 1. A character in Dickens's novel "Barnaby Rudge," a beautiful, lively, and coquettish girl who wore a cherry-coloured mantle and cherry-coloured ribbons. 2. A style of light, bright-figured dress goods for women; also, a style of dress. <zoology> Dolly Varden trout, a trout of northwest America. Synonym: bull trout, malma, and red-spotted trout. See Malma. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dolomite | <geology> A mineral consisting of the carbonate of lime and magnesia in varying proportions. It occurs in distinct crystals, and in extensive beds as a compact limestone, often crystalline granular, either white or clouded. It includes much of the common white marble. Also called bitter spar. Origin: After the French geologist Dolomieu. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dolor | Pain, as one of the four signs of inflammation (d., calor, rubor, tumour) enunciated by Celsus. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dolor capitis | Headache, especially due to changes in the scalp or bones rather than in the intracranial structures. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dolorific | Pain-producing. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dolorimetry | The measurement of pain. Origin: L. Dolor, pain, + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| dolorogenic zone | A specific point or area where, if stimulated by touch, pain, or pressure, a painful response will be induced. Synonym: dolorogenic zone, trigger area, trigger zone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dolorology | The study and treatment of pain. Origin: L. Dolor, pain, + G. Logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |
| dolphin | 1. <zoology> A cetacean of the genus Delphinus and allied genera (especially. D. Delphis); the true dolphin. The Coryphaena hippuris, a fish of about five feet in length, celebrated for its surprising changes of colour when dying. It is the fish commonly known as the dolphin. See Coryphaenoid. The dolphin of the ancients (D. Delphis) is common in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, and attains a length of from six to eight feet. 2. [Gr. A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel. 3. A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage. A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables. A mooring post on a wharf or beach. A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale. 4. In old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted. 5. <astronomy> A small constellation between Aquila and Pegasus. See Delphinus. 2. <zoology> Dolphin fly, a short vertical spar under the bowsprit. Origin: F. Dauphin dolphin, dauphin, earlier spelt also doffin; cf. OF. Dalphinal of the dauphin; fr. L. Delphinus, Gr. A dolphin (in senses 1, 2, & 5), perh. Properly, belly fish; cf. Womb, Skr. Garbha; perh. Akin to E. Calf. Cf. Dauphin, Delphine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dolichocephalic |
The cephalic index is the ratio of the maximum breadth of the head to its maximum length (i.e., in the horizontal plane, or front to back), sometimes multiplied by 100 for convenience. It was defined by Swedish professor of anatomy Anders Retzius (1796-1860) and first used in physical anthropology to classify ancient human remains found in Europe. ...
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| dolabriform |
hatchet-shaped; compressed with a very prominent dilated keel and cylindrical base. See securiform.
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| dolichosigmoid |
Having an abnormally long sigmoid colon.
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| doll's eye maneuver |
A test of the oculocephalic reflex that can be used to assess the integrity of the brainstem in neonates and comatose patients. During the evaluation of the comatose patient, with the patient's eyes held open, the head is qui
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Oculocephalic reflex.
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| dol | hare-like rodent of the pampas of Argentina |
| dol | oceanic tunicates |
| dol | free-swimming oceanic tunicate with a barrel-shaped transparent body |
| dol | a small replica of a person |
| dol | informal terms for a (young) woman |
| dol | use special care in dressing, making-up, etc. |
| dol | North American herb with white poisonous berries |
| dol | a small model of a house used as a toy by children |
| dol | a house so small that it is likened to a child's dollhouse |
| dol | a symbol of commercialism or greed |
| dol | a United States coin worth one dollar |