| methodical | 1. Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation; as, the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise. "Methodical regularity." 2. Proceeding with regard to method; systematic. "Aristotle, strict, methodic, and orderly." 3. Of or pertaining to the ancient school of physicians called methodists. Method"ically, Method"icalness. Origin: L. Methodicus, Gr., cf. F. Methodique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| methodism | The system of doctrines, polity, and worship, of the sect called Methodists. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| methodist | 1. One who observes method. 2. One of an ancient school of physicians who rejected observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory. 3. One of a sect of Christians, the outgrowth of a small association called the "Holy Club," formed at Oxford University, A.D. 1729, of which the most conspicuous members were John Wesley and his brother Charles; originally so called from the methodical strictness of members of the club in all religious duties. 4. A person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact observance of religious duties; sometimes so called in contempt or ridicule. Origin: Cf. F. Methodiste. See Method. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| methodological | Of or pertaining to methodology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| methodology | <study> The science of method or arrangement; a treatise on method. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| methohexital | <chemical> An intravenous anaesthetic with a short duration of action that may be used for induction of anaesthesia. Pharmacological action: anaesthetics, intravenous. (12 Dec 1998) |
| methohexital sodium | Sodium alpha-dl-methyl-5-allyl-5-(1-methyl-2-pentynyl)barbiturate;an ultrashort-acting barbiturate used intravenously for induction and for general anaesthesia of short duration. (05 Mar 2000) |
| methol | <chemistry> The technical name of methyl alcohol or wood spirit; also, by extension, the class name of any of the series of alcohols of the methane series of which methol proper is the type. See Methyl alcohol, under Methyl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| methomyl | <chemical> A carbamate insecticide with anticholinesterase activity. Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, carbamate. Chemical name: Ethanimidothioic acid, N-(((methylamino)carbonyl)oxy)-, methyl ester (12 Dec 1998) |
| methonium compounds | Compounds containing polymethylene bis-trimethylammonium cations. Members of this group frequently act as ganglionic blockers and neuromuscular depolarising agents. (12 Dec 1998) |
| methophenazine | 3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoic acid 2-4-[3-(2-chlorophenothiazin-10-yl)propyl]-1-piperazinylethyl ester;an antipsychotic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| methopholine | 1-(p-Chlorophenethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl isoquinoline;an analgesic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| methoprene | <chemical> Isopropyl-11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,4-dienoate. Juvenile hormone analog and insect growth regulator used to control insects by disrupting metamorphosis. Has been effective in controlling mosquito larvae. Synonym: zr-515; altosid. Chemical name: 2,4-Dodecadienoic acid, 11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyl-, 1-methylethyl ester, (E,E)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| methopterin | 10-Methylfolic acid; 10-methylpteroylglutamic acid;a folic acid antagonist. (05 Mar 2000) |
| methorphinan | C17H23NOHBr; 3-Hydroxy-N-methylmorphinan. See: dextromethorphan hydrobromide, levorphanol tartrate. (05 Mar 2000) |