| apophthegm | See Apothegm. A short, pithy, and instructive saying; a terse remark, conveying some important truth; a sententious precept or maxim. Origin: Apothegm is now the prevalent spelling in the United States. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| apophthegmatic | Same as Apothegmatic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| apophthegmatical | Same as Apothegmatic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| apophylaxis | A diminution of the phylactic power of the body fluids, as sometimes observed in the negative phase of therapy with immunizing agents. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apophyllite | <chemical> A mineral relating to the zeolites, usually occurring in square prisms or octahedrons with pearly luster on the cleavage surface. It is a hydrous silicate of calcium and potassium. Origin: Pref. Apo- + Gr. Leaf; so called from its foliated structure or easy cleavage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| apophysary | Apophyseal Relating to or resembling an apophysis. Synonym: apophysary. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apophysial | Apophyseal Relating to or resembling an apophysis. Synonym: apophysary. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apophysial fracture | Separation of apophysis from bone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apophysial point | The centre of the root of the anterior nasal spine. Synonym: apophysary point, apophysial point, spinal point. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apophysis | 1. <anatomy> A marked prominence or process on any part of a bone. 2. <botany> An enlargement at the top of a pedicel or stem, as seen in certain mosses. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Offshoot, process of a bone, fr. To grow from; from +, to grow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| apophysis conchae | The prominence on the cranial surface of the auricle corresponding to the concha. Synonym: eminentia conchae, apophysis conchae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apophysis helicis | An anteriorly directed spine at the extremity of the crus of the helix of the auricle. Synonym: spina helicis, apophysis helicis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apophysitis | Inflammation of any apophysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| apophysitis tibialis adolescentium | <disease> A common knee disorder in teenage boys, results from the chronic avulsion of the tibial tubercle, a bony prominence on the tibia. Symptoms include knee pain with range of motion, especially against resistance. Knee pain is often worse after prolonged physical activity. (27 Sep 1997) |
| apoplasmia | A decrease in the amount of blood plasma. (05 Mar 2000) |