| amblyoscope | <instrument> A reflecting stereoscope used to evaluate or stimulate binocular vision. See: haploscope. Origin: amblyopia + G. Skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
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| amblypoda | <paleontology> A group of large, extinct, herbivorous mammals, common in the Tertiary formation of the United States. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ambo- | Around; on all (both) sides; corresponds to G. Ampho-. See: ambi-. Origin: L. Ambo, both (05 Mar 2000) |
| amboceptor | <immunology> An antibody which can combine both with a cellular antigen (such as a virus or bacterium) and with a complement because it has two combining elements. (09 Oct 1997) |
| amboceptor unit | haemolysin unit |
| ambomalleal | Relating to the incus and the malleus; denoting the articulation between the incus and the malleus in the middle ear. Synonym: ambomalleal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ambos | An obsolete term for incus. Origin: Ger. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Amboyna button | <medicine> A disease, occurring in the Antilles and in Africa, characterised by yellowish or reddish tumours, of a contagious character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble currants, strawberries, or raspberries. There are several varieties of this disease, variously known as framboesia, pian, verrugas, and crab-yaws. Origin: African yaw a raspberry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| amboyna wood | A beautiful mottled and curled wood, used in cabinetwork. It is obtained from the Pterocarpus Indicus of Amboyna, Borneo, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ambreate | <chemistry> A salt formed by the combination of ambreic acid with a base or positive radical. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ambreic | <chemistry> Of or pertaining to ambrein; said of a certain acid produced by digesting ambrein in nitric acid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ambrein | <chemistry> A fragrant substance which is the chief constituent of ambergris. Origin: Cf. F. Ambreine. See Amber. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ambrite | A fossil resin occurring in large masses in New Zealand. Origin: From amber. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ambrosia | 1. The fabled food of the gods (as nectar was their drink), which conferred immortality upon those who partook of it. An unguent of the gods. "His dewy locks distilled ambrosia." (Milton) 2. A perfumed unguent, salve, or draught; something very pleasing to the taste or smell. 3. Formerly, a kind of fragrant plant; now (Bot), a genus of plants, including some coarse and worthless weeds, called ragweed, hogweed, etc. Origin: L. Ambrosia, Gr, properly fem. Of, fr. Immortal, divine; priv. + mortal (because it was supposed to confer immortality on those who partook of it). Stands for, akin to Skr. Mrita, L. Mortuus, dead, and to E. Mortal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ambrosin | A principle in ragweed related to absinthin. (05 Mar 2000) |