| discus articularis | A plate or ring of fibrocartilage attached to the joint capsule and separating the articular surfaces of the bones for a varying distance, sometimes completely; it serves to adapt two articular surfaces that are not entirely congruent. Synonym: discus articularis, articular disk, fibrocartilago interarticularis, fibroplate, interarticular fibrocartilage, intra-articular cartilage. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| discus articularis acromioclavicularis | The articular disk of fibrocartilage usually found between the acromial end of the clavicle and the medial border of the acromion. Synonym: discus articularis acromioclavicularis, acromioclavicular disk, Weitbrecht's cartilage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| discus articularis radioulnaris | The disk that holds together the distal ends of the radius and ulna; it is attached by its apex to a depression between the styloid process and distal surface of the head of the ulna, and by its base to the ridge separating the ulnar notch from the carpal surface of the radius. Synonym: discus articularis radioulnaris, radioulnar disk, radioulnar articular disk, triangular cartilage, triangular disk of wrist, triquetrous cartilage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| discus articularis sternoclavicularis | The fibrocartilaginous disk that subdivides the sternoclavicular joint into two cavities. Synonym: discus articularis sternoclavicularis, sternoclavicular disk, sternoclavicular articular disk. (05 Mar 2000) |
| discus articularis temporomandibularis | The fibrocartilaginous plate that separates the joint into upper and lower cavities. Synonym: discus articularis temporomandibularis, mandibular disk, temporomandibular articular disk. (05 Mar 2000) |
| discus interpubicus | The disk of fibrocartilage that unites the pubic bones at the pubic symphysis. Synonym: discus interpubicus, interpubic disk, lamina fibrocartilaginea interpubica. (05 Mar 2000) |
| discus intervertebralis | <anatomy> The intervertebral discs or nucleus pulposus are a fibro-cartilaginous disc that lie between the vertebral bodies in the spine. These disks are composed of a central gelatinous-like material that provide a cushioning or shock absorbing quality to the spinal column to axial stress. Discs may herniate or rupture, resulting in a condition known as a radiculopathy. (27 Sep 1997) |
| discus lentiformis | Rarely used term for subthalamic nucleus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| discus nervi optici | The portion of the optic nerve seen in the fundus with the ophthalmoscope. It is formed by the meeting of all the retinal ganglion cell axons as they enter the optic nerve. Because the retina at the optic disk has no photoreceptors there is a corresponding blind spot in the visual field. (12 Dec 1998) |
| discus proligerus | A mass of epithelial cells surrounding the ovum in the ovarian follicle. Synonym: discus proligerus, ovigerus, proligerous disk, proligerous membrane. Origin: NA (05 Mar 2000) |
| discuss | 1. To break to pieces; to shatter. 2. To break up; to disperse; to scatter; to dissipate; to drive away; said especially of tumours. "Many arts were used to discuss the beginnings of new affection." (Sir H. Wotton) "A pomade . . . Of virtue to discuss pimples." (Rambler) 3. To shake; to put away; to finish. "All regard of shame she had discussed." (Spenser) 4. To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate. "We sat and . . . Discussed the farm . . . And the price of grain." . "To discuss questions of taste." 5. To deal with, in eating or drinking. "We sat quietly down and discussed a cold fowl that we had brought with us." (Sir S. Baker) 6. To examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety. Synonym: To Discuss, Examine, Debate. We speak of examining a subject when we ponder it with care, in order to discover its real state, or the truth respecting it. We speak of discussing a topic when we examine it thoroughly in its distinct parts. The word is very commonly applied to matters of opinion. We may discuss a subject without giving in an adhesion to any conclusion. We speak of debating a point when we examine it in mutual argumentation between opposing parties. In debate we contend for or against some conclusion or view. Origin: L. Discussus, p. P. Of discutere to strike asunder (hence came the sense to separate mentally, distinguish); dis- + quatere to shake, strike. See Quash. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| discussion | 1. The act or process of discussing by breaking up, or dispersing, as a tumour, or the like. 2. The act of discussing or exchanging reasons; examination by argument; debate; disputation; agitation. "The liberty of discussion is the great safeguard of all other liberties. <mathematics>" (Macaulay) Discussion of a problem or an equation, the operation of assigning different reasonable values to the arbitrary quantities and interpreting the result. Origin: L. Discussio a shaking, examination, discussion: cf. F. Discussion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| discussive | 1. <medicine> Able or tending to discuss or disperse tumours or coagulated matter. 2. Doubt-dispelling; decisive. "A kind of peremptory and discussive voice." (Hopkins) Origin: Cf. F. Discussif. <medicine> A medicine that discusses or disperses morbid humors; a discutient. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| discutient | <medicine> Serving to disperse morbid matter; discussive; as, a discutient application. An agent (as a medicinal application) which serves to disperse morbid matter. "Foment with discutiens." Origin: L. Discutiens, p. Pr. Of discutere. See Discuss. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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Of Valsa and related fungi: a more or less flat apical part of a stroma that protrudes above the bark surface; also, of Discomycetes: the exposed fertile portion of an apothecium. (21)
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The space between the umbo and the margin of a bivalve shell.
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Disagreement or inconsistency as in data of an experiment
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The Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording has been awarded since 1998. ... The Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album was first awarded in 2005. ...
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| disc | a system of rules of conduct or method of practice |
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| disc | a branch of knowledge |
| disc | punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience |
| disc | train by instruction and practice |
| disc | obeying the rules |
| disc | punished for misbehavior |
| disc | trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise |
| disc | make a disclaimer about |
| disc | renounce a legal claim or title to |
| disc | (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something |
| disc | make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret |
| disc | disclose to view as by removing a cover |