| discrimination learning | Learning that is manifested in the ability to respond differentially to various stimuli. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| discus | 1. A quoit; a circular plate of some heavy material intended to be pitched or hurled as a trial of strength and skill. The exercise with the discus. This among the Greeks was one of the chief gymnastic exercises and was included in the Pentathlon (the contest of the five exercises). The chief contest was that of throwing the discus to the greatest possible distance. 2. A disk. Origin: E. Discuses, L. Disci. (03 Mar 1998) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
Synonyms : DOES (Disorders of Excessive Somnolence), Excessive Somnolence Disorders, Hypersomnia, Recurrent, Hypersomnolence Disorders, Hypersomnolence Disorders, Primary, Hypersomnolence Disorders, Secondary, Primary Hypersomnolence Disorders, Hypersomnias
Synonyms : Dispensatory
Synonyms : Displacement, Displacements (Psychology)
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Synonyms : Dissections
| disengagement |
detachment: the act of releasing from an attachment or connection to break off a military action with an enemy
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unsnarling: the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition
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| distribution |
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence the spatial property of being scattered about over an area or volume the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer
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feign: make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache" hide under a false appearance; "He masked his disappointment" behave unnaturally or affectedly; "She's just acting"
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| distributive shock |
shock caused by poor distribution of the blood flow
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| DIS | the state of being unconnected in memory or imagination |
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| DIS | mating of individuals having traits more dissimilar than likely in random mating |
| DIS | an act that has disastrous consequences |
| DIS | an event resulting in great loss and misfortune |
| DIS | a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune |
| DIS | a region whose population is affected by a general disaster |
| DIS | (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences |
| DIS | in a disastrous manner |
| DIS | refuse to acknowledge |
| DIS | possible to disavow |
| DIS | denial of any connection with or knowledge of |
| DIS | stop functioning, as of organizations or groups |