| triplopia | Visual defect in which three images of the same object are seen. Synonym: triple vision. Origin: G. Triploos, triple, + opsis, sight (05 Mar 2000) |
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| tripmadam | <botany> Same as Prickmadam. Origin: F. Tripe-madame, trique-madame. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| tripod | 1. Any utensil or vessel, as a stool, table, altar, caldron, etc, supported on three feet. On such, a stool, in the temple of Apollo at Delphi, the Pythian priestess sat while giving responses to those consulting the Delphic oracle. 2. A three-legged frame or stand, usually jointed at top, for supporting a theodolite, compass, telescope, camera, or other instrument. <physiology> Tripod of life, or Vital tripod, the three organs, the heart, lungs, and brain; so called because their united action is necessary to the maintenance of life. Origin: L. Tripus, -odis, Gr.; (see Tri-) +, foot. See Foot, and cf. Tripos, Trivet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| tripod fracture | <radiology> Malar fracture, trimalar fracture, inferior orbital rim, lateral orbital wall, fracture/dislocation of zygomatic arch (12 Dec 1998) |
| tripodia | Condition seen in conjoined twins when fusion has merged the lower extremities on the joined sides to form a single foot, so that there are only three feet for the two bodies. See: conjoined twins. Origin: tri-+ G. Pous, foot (05 Mar 2000) |
| tripoli | <chemical> An earthy substance originally brought from Tripoli, used in polishing stones and metals. It consists almost wholly of the siliceous shells of diatoms. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| tripos | 1. <equipment> A tripod. 2. A university examination of questionists, for honors; also, a tripos paper; one who prepares a tripos paper. Classical tripos examination, the final university examination for classical honors, optional to all who have taken the mathematical honors. Tripos paper, a printed list of the successful candidates for mathematical honors, accompanied by a piece in Latin verse. There are two of these, designed to commemorate the two tripos days. The first contains the names of the wranglers and senior optimes, and the second the names of the junior optimes. The word tripos is supposed to refer to the three-legged stool formerly used at the examinations for these honors, though some derive it from the three brackets formerly printed on the back of the paper. Origin: Gr. A tripod. See Tripod. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| tripper | 1. One who trips or supplants; also, one who walks or trips nimbly; a dancer. 2. An excursionist. (27 Oct 1998) |
| triprolidine | <chemical> Histamine h1 antagonist used in allergic rhinitis, asthma, and urticaria. It may cause drowsiness. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: Pyridine, 2-(1-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-propenyl)-, (E)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| triprolidine hydrochloride | Trans-2-[3-(1-Pyrrolidinyl)-1-(p-tolyl)propenyl]pyridine hydrochloride;an antihistaminic used in the management of allergic and pruritic conditions. (05 Mar 2000) |
| triprosopus | Foetus with three heads fused, leaving only parts of three faces. Origin: tri-+ G. Prosopon, face (05 Mar 2000) |
| tripsis | <medicine> Trituration. Shampoo. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, fr. To rub. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| triptorelin | <chemical> 6-d-tryptophanluteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig). A long-acting gonadorelin analog agonist. It has been used in the treatment of prostatic cancer, ovarian cancer, precocious puberty, endometriosis, and to induce ovulation for in vitro fertilization. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, hormonal, luteolytic agents. Chemical name: Luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig), 6-D-tryptophan- (12 Dec 1998) |