| Hiss, Philip | <person> U.S. Bacteriologist, 1868-1913. See: Hiss' stain. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| hiss | 1. To make with the mouth a prolonged sound like that of the letter s, by driving the breath between the tongue and the teeth; to make with the mouth a sound like that made by a goose or a snake when angered; especially, to make such a sound as an expression of hatred, passion, or disapproval. "The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee." (Ezek. Xxvii. 36) 2. To make a similar noise by any means; to pass with a sibilant sound; as, the arrow hissed as it flew. "Shod with steel, We hissed along the polished ice." (Wordsworth) Origin: AS. Hysian; prob. Of imitative origin; cf. LG. Hissen, OD. Hisschen. 1. A prolonged sound like that letter s, made by forcing out the breath between the tongue and teeth, especially. As a token of disapprobation or contempt. ""Hiss" implies audible friction of breath consonants." (H. Sweet) "A dismal, universal hiss, the sound Of public scorn." (Milton) 2. Any sound resembling that above described; as: The noise made by a serpent. "But hiss for hiss returned with forked tongue." (Milton) The note of a goose when irritated. The noise made by steam escaping through a narrow orifice, or by water falling on a hot stove. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Hiss' stain | <technique> A stain for demonstrating the capsules of microorganisms, using gentian violet or basic fuchsin followed by a copper sulphate wash. (05 Mar 2000) |
| philip | <zoology> The European hedge sparrow. The house sparrow. Called also phip. Origin: So called from their notes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Philip's glands | Enlarged deep gland's just above the clavicle, found in children with pulmonary tuberculosis and occasionally in others. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Mules, Philip | <person> English ophthalmologist, 1843-1905. See: Mules' operation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Crampton, Sir Philip | <person> Irish surgeon, 1777-1858. See: Crampton's line, Crampton's muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Drinker, Philip | <person> U.S. Industrial hygienist, 1894-1972. See: Drinker respirator. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Kober, Philip | <person> U.S. Chemist, *1884. See: Kober test. (05 Mar 2000) |
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