WARNER’S 
Pocket Medical Dictionary 
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COMPRISING 
PRONUNCIATION ADEFINEtIQN 
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10,000 
ESSENTIAL WORDS AND TERMS USED IN 
MEDICINE AND ASSOCIATED SCIENCES 
-BY 
WILLIAM R. WARNER 
William R. Warner & Co. 
Philadelphia 
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l897 PREFACE. 
In compiling this dictionary of medicine, the publishers 
have endeavored to render a concise, yet perfectly compre- 
hensive pronunciation and definition of each word classified. 
A very complete list of medical terms is presented as in 
vogue at the date of publication. 
Many of the very common medical words and terms have 
been omitted because their definitions are so well known as 
to obviate the necessity of their classification. 
This is done in order that the work will be what its title 
signifies, viz., a medical dictionary that can be carried in the 
pocket. 
We especially recommend “Warner’s Pocket Medical Dic- 
tionary of To-day ’’ to the student for class-room service and to 
the profession at large, to whom a larger dictionary is many 
times impracticable, because, being so bulky. 
Diphthongs have been omitted, except in instances where 
the plural of a word is intended as amygdalae, diarrhea, 
hemorrhage, etc., etc. 
Wm. R. Warner & Co. 
Philadelphia, 1897. Warner’s Pocket Medical Dictionary of To-day. 
A. Prefix, denoting absence of. 
AA. From ana, meaning of each. 
AB. Prefix, denoting away from. 
ABALIENA'TION (ab-al-yen-a'-shun). State of death or decay 
ABAXTAL. Relating to insertion of muscle away from me- 
dian line. 
ABDO'MEN. The belly. 
ABDOM'INAL PREGNANCY. When the fetus is in the ovi- 
duct. 
ABDOM'INAL REFLEX. Contractions of the muscles of the 
abdomen involuntarily. 
ABDOM'INAL RINGS. Abdominal openings through which 
the spermatic cord and ligament pass. 
ABDU'CENS. Muscle drawing from median line; sixth cranial 
nerves. 
ABDU'CENS OCULI. Ocular muscle which draws the eyeball 
outward. 
ABDUC'TION. Act of moving from the median line, 
ABDUC'TOR AURIS. A muscle of the ear. 
ABER'RANT. Abnormal type. 
ABERRANT ARTERIES. Slender branches of the brachial 
artery. 
ABERRA'TION. Abnormal deviation of action. 
ABERRA'TION, CHROMATIC. Images resulting from pris- 
matic action of lens. 
ABERRA'TION, DISTANTIAL. Confused sight due to dis- 
tance of objects. 
ABERRA'TION, SPHERICAL. Indistinct images due imper- 
fect refraction of a convex lens. 
ABEVACUA'TION (ab-e-vak-u-a'-shun). Unnatural fluid evacu- 
ation from body. 
ABIOGEN'ESIS (ab-i-6-jen'-e-sis). Spontaneous generation of 
life. 6 
ABIOT'IC, Not compatible with life. 
ABIRRITA'TION. Absence of irritation. 
ABLACTA'TION. Weaning of infants. 
ABLA'TION. Removing any portion of body. 
ABLEPH'ARON (ah-blef'-a-ron). Without eyelids at birth. 
ABLEP'SIA, or ABLEP'SY, Blindness; sightless. 
AB'LUENT. Medicine used to cleanse the blood. 
ABLU'TION. Washing away; purifying. 
ABNORMAL. Not natural; unusual. 
ABNORM'ITY. Irregular; malformed; unusual; abnormal. 
ABOLI'TION. Complete cessation of action. 
ABOMA'SUM (ab-o-ma'-sum). The fourth stomach of rumi- 
nants; the rennet. 
ABORT'. To stop growth at an immature stage. 
ABOR'TICIDE. Destroying the fetus in utero. 
ABORTICID'IUM. Agent destroying a fetus. 
ABORTIFA'CIENT. Agent causing abortion. 
ABOR'TION. Premature fetal birth. 
ABOR'TION, ARTIFICIAL. Induced abortion. 
ABOR'TION, CRIMTNAL. Artificial abortion when patient’s 
life is in no danger. 
ABOR'TION, EMBRYONIC. Abortion before expiration of 
fourth month after conception. 
ABOR'TION, FETAL. Abortion succeeding fourth month after 
conception. 
ABOR'TION, INCOMPLETE. Non-expulsion of membranes 
or placenta after an abortion. 
ABOR'TION, MISSED. Non-expulsion of a dead fetus. 
ABOR'TION, OVULAR. Abortion before expiration of third 
week after conception. 
ABOR'TION, SPONTANEOUS. Natural abortion. 
ABORT'IVE. Inducing abortion. 
ABOUCHE'MENT (ah-boosh'-mong). The opening of one vessel 
into a larger one. 
ABOULOMA'NI A. Total or partial absence of will-power. 
ABRACH'IA (ah-bra'-ke-ah). Absence of arms at birth. 
ABRA'SION. A rubbing off or excoriation of skin. 
A'BRIN (a'-brin). The toxic principle of jequirity. 
ABRO'SIA. Atrophy of a part. 
ABRUP'TION. Rupture or fracture without any warning. 
A'BRUS (a'-brus). Jequirity. See Abrin. 
AB'SCESS. A circular pus cavity. 
AB'SCESS, CHRONIC. Abscess of long-continued growth, 
without inflammatory symptoms. 
AB'SCESS, COLD. See Chronic Abscess. 
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AB'SCESS ROOT. Alterative, diaphoretic and expectorant root. 
ABSCIS'S/E. Horizontal lines of a geometrical figure. The 
perpendicular lines intersecting the abscissa are called its. 
ordinates. 
ABSCIS'SION. Excision. 
ABSCON'SIO (ab-skon'-she-o). A cavity or canal of abscess. 
AB'SINTHISM. Mental and muscular debility caused by 
drinking too much absinthe. 
ABSINTH'IUM. Wormwood; a digestive tonic. 
ABSORB'ENTS. Agents causing absorption. 
ABSORPTION. The taking up of one body by another. 
ABSTE'MIOUS. Practicing abstinence in diet. 
ABSTER'GENT. Application for cleansing sores. 
AB'STINENCE. Self-denial in food and drink. 
AB'STRACT. Active principle of a drug, evaporated to a 
powder and incorporated with sugar of milk. 
ABSTRACTION. The process of distilling a liquid from some- 
substance. 
ABU'LIA (a-bu'-le-a). Diminished or defective will-power. 
ABUT A (a-bu'-ta). Pareira brava. 
ABVACUATION. Same as Abevacuation. 
ACA'CIA (a-ka'-she-ah). Gum arabic; a clear gum. 
ACAMP'SIA. Inability to flex a limb. 
ACAN'THA. The spinal column. Spina-biflda. 
ACAN'THULUS. An instrument used to extract thorns. 
ACARDTA. A fetus without a heart. 
ACARDTAC. Having no heart. 
AC ARDIOTRO'PHIA (a-car-de-6-tro'-fe-ah). Atrophy of heart. 
AC'ARUS (ak'-a-rus). The mite; genus acaridse, 
AC'ARUS SCABIEI. Parasite producing the itch. 
ACATALEPSY. Doubtful diagnosis; dementia. 
ACCEL'ERANS NERVE. A nerve which, when stimulated, 
quickens the action of the heart. 
ACCELERATOR URIN®. A penis muscle aiding ejaculation 
of semen and urine. 
AC'CESS (ak'-sess). Approach of a disease. 
ACCESSORY. Auxiliary; a helper. 
ACCESSORY GLANDS OF THE PANCREAS. Brunner’s 
glands. 
ACCESSORY OF THE PAROTID. Separated portion of 
parotid gland. 
ACCESSORY WILLISII. The accessory nerve of the spine. 
ACCLIMATION. Naturalization to a foreign climate or con- 
dition. 
ACCLIMATIZATION. See Acclimation. 8 
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ACCOMMODATION OF THE EYE. Adaptation of the eye to 
vision at different distances. 
ACCOMMODATION OF THE EYE, NEGATIVE. Eye When 
not active. 
ACCOUCH'EE (ah-koo-sha). A woman who has recently been 
delivered. 
ACCOUCHE'MENT (ah-koosh'-mong). Parturition. 
ACCOUCHEUR' (ah-koo-shur'). An obstetrician. 
ACCOUCHEUSE (ah-koo-shu'-z). A midwife. 
ACCRETE' (a-kret'). United; joined, 
ACCRETION. An accumulation. 
ACE'DIA (a-se'-de-ah). Melancholy; despondency. 
A. C. E. MIXTURE. An anesthetic, alcohol one, chloroform 
two, ether three parts. 
ACEPHA'LIA (a-sef-al'-ya). Having no head. 
ACEPHALOBRA'CHIA (a-sef-a-16-bra'-ke-ah). Having no head 
and arms. 
ACEPHALOCAR'DIA. Having no head and heart. 
ACEPHALOCHEI'RIA (a-sef-al-o-ki'-re-ah). Having no head 
and hands. 
ACEPH'ALOCYST. A hydatid; the bladder worm. 
ACEPHALOGASTRIA. Having no head and belly. 
ACEPHALOPO'DIA, Having no head and feet. 
ACEPHALORA'CHIA (a-sef-al-o-ra'-ke-ah). Having no head 
and spinal column. 
ACEPHALOTHORA'CICA. Having no head and chest. 
ACEPH'ALOUS (a-sef'-al-us). Without a head. 
A'CERATE (as'-e-rat). A combination of aceric acid with a 
salifiable base. 
ACERBITY (a-serb'-it-e). Having acid and astringent prop- 
erties. 
ACERTC ACID. An acid of the maple. 
ACERV'ULUS CEREBRI. Brain-sand, 
ACES'CENCE (a-ses'-ens). The turning of a wine to acid. 
ACES'CENCY. Slight acidity; moderate sourness. 
ACETAB'ULUM. Hipbone cavity holding head of femur. 
AC'ETAL (as'-e-tal). A fluid devoid of color with hypnotic 
properties. 
AC'ETATE. A salt derived from acetic acid. 
ACETTC (a-set'-ik). Relating to acetic acid; sour. 
ACET'IC ACID. Acid of vinegar. 
AC'ETONE. Methyl acetyl; naphtha; pyro-acetic acid; pro- 
duced by fermentation of organic matter. 
ACETONE'MIA. Acetone in the blood. 
ACETONU'RIA (as-e-ton-u'-re-ah). Acetone present in the urine. ACETOPHE'NONE (as-e-to-fe'-non). Hypnone. 
ACHE (ak). A persistent pain. 
ACHEI'LIA (a-ki'-le-ah). Absence of the lips at birth. 
ACHEI'RIA (a-ki'-re-ah). Absence of the hands at birth. 
ACHEI'RUS. See Acheirla. 
ACHILLE'A (ak-i-le'-ah). A bitter tonic plant. 
ACHIL'LES, TENDON (a-kil'-es). Strong tendon which is 
inserted in the heel. 
ACHLOROPSTA (a-klo-rop'-se-ah). Green blindness. 
ACHO'LIA (a-ko'-le-ah). Deficiency or absence of bile. 
ACHO'LOUS. Relating to Acholia. 
A'CHOR (a'-kor). A small ulcer of the scalp. 
ACHO'RION (a-ko'-ri-on). A collection of fungus material in 
the skin. 
ACHO'RION KERATOPH'AGUS. The parasite causing ony- 
chomycosis. 
ACHO'RION LEBER'TII. The parasite causing tinea ton- 
surans. 
ACHOR'ION SCHONLEI'NII (shan-li'-ne-i). The parasite caus- 
ing ringworm. 
ACHROIOCYTHE'MIA (a-kroi-6-si-the'-me-ah). See Oligochro- 
memia. 
ACHROMAT'IC (ak-ro-mat'-ik). Free from color or chromatic 
aberration. 
ACHROMAT'IC LENS. A lens used to rectify chromatic aber- 
ration. 
ACHRO'MATINE. The substance of the nucleus filament 
before division, 
ACHRO'MATISM. See Achromatic. 
ACHROMATOPS'IA (a-kro-ma-tops'-e-ah). Complete color- 
blindness, 
ACHROODEX'TRIN (a-kro-6-dex'-trin). Supposed constituent 
of common dextrin. 
ACHY'LOSIS (a-ki'-16-sis). Deficient chyle formation and 
absorption. 
ACHY'MOSIS (a-ki'-mo-sis). Deficient transformation of food 
into chyme. 
ACIC'ULAR (a-sik'-u-lar). Needle-shaped. 
A'CID (as'-id). A sour substance; very pungent; reddens lit- 
mus paper. 
A'CID AL'BUMIN. Albumin resulting from acid reaction on 
serum or egg albumen. 
ACIDIM'ETER. Instrument for ascertaining amount of free 
acids in a liquid. 
ACIDIM'ETRY. Examination of a liquid for free acid. 
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ACIDOS'TEOPHYTE (ac-id-os'-te-o-fit). A needle-shaped osteo- 
phyte. 
ACINE'SIA (as-i-ne'-se-ah). See Akinesia. 
ACIN'IFORM (a-sin-i-form). Clustered, similar to bunch of 
grapes. 
AC'INUS (as'-i-nus). Lobule of a racemose gland. 
AC'ME (ak'-me). Crisis or extreme condition of a disease. 
AC'NE (ak'-ne). A pustular affection of the sebaceous glands 
and surrounding tissue. 
AC'NE HYPERTROPH'ICA. Small tumors caused by acne 
rosacea. 
AC'NE MENTA'GRA, Barber’s itch. 
ACNE'MIA. Imperfect development of the calf of leg. 
AC'NE RHINO PH'YM A. See A. Hypertrophica. 
AC'NE ROSA'CEA. Chronic skin disease of the face. 
AC'NE VULGA'RIS. See Acne. 
ACCE'LIUS (a-se'-le-us). Having no belly. 
ACOL/OGY (ak-ol'-6-ge). Therapeutics. 
ACO'MIA (a-ko'-me-ah). Baldness; without hair. 
ACONITINE (a-kon'-i-tin). The active alkaloid of aconite, 
ACON'ITUM. Wolfsbane; anodyne; very poisonous. 
ACO'RIA (a-ko'-re-ah). Hunger that cannot be satisfied. 
Bulimia. 
AC'ORIN (ak'-6-rin). Bitter principle of calamus; a glucoside. 
AC'ORUS. See Calamus. 
ACCOU'METER. Instrument used to determine deafness and 
to what degree. 
ACOUS'TIC (a-koos'-tic). Pertaining to sound or hearing. 
ACOUS'TICS. The science treating of sound. 
ACRA'NIA (a-kra'-ne-ah). Absence of cranium, in whole or part. 
ACRA'SIA (a-kra'-ze-ah;. Debility; impotence. 
ACRA'TIA (a-kra'-she-ah), Disappearance of strength; weak- 
ness. See Acrasia. 
ACRATURE'SIS (a-krat-u-re'-sis). Lack of bladder-power to 
urinate. 
AC'RID (ak'-rid). Burning; acid; irritating. 
ACRIN'IA (a-krin'-e-ah). Imperfect or deficient secretion. 
ACROCHOR'DON (ak-ro-kor'-don). A pedunculated tumor or 
wart. 
ACRODYN'IA. An epidemic disease resembling ergotism. 
ACRO'LEIN (ak-ro'-le-ln). Product of heated glycerine. 
ACROMA'NIA. Incurable Insanity. 
ACROMEGA'LIA. Unusual hypertrophy of hands, feet and 
face. 
ACROMEG'ALY. See Acromegalia. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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ACRO'MION. The apex of the scapula. 
ACR OMPH'ALUS (a-krompf'-a-1 us). Umbilicus centre to which 
cord is attached. 
ACRO'NIA. Mutilation. 
AC'RONYX. (ak'-ron-iks). Ingrowing nail. 
ACROPOS'THIA (ak-rb-pos'-the-ah). Prepuce. 
ACROTHY'MION (ak-ro-thi'-me-on). A wart consisting oi 
various elevations. 
ACROTIS'MUS. Want of pulse; asphyxia. 
ACTIN'IC, Capable of producing chemical action. 
ACTINOM'YCES (ak-tin-om'-i-sez). Parasites of a vegetable. 
ACTINOMYCO'SIS- An animal disease, infectious. 
AC'TION. The work of a function; a morbid process. 
ACTIVE. Energetic; not indolent. 
ACT'UAL CAUT'ERY. Red-hot iron cautery. 
ACUITY (a-ku'-i-te). Acuteness; sharpness. 
ACU'METER. An instrument used to test the hearing. 
ACU'MINATE (ak-ku'-mi-nat). Pointed. 
AC'UPRESSURE (ak'-u-press-ur). The act of pressing needles 
across blood-vessels to prevent bleeding. 
AC'UPUNCTURE. Bleeding due to pricking the body with 
needles. 
A'CUS (a'-kus). Needle used in surgery. 
ACUTE'(a-kut'i. Active; energetic; quick; short. 
ACUTENAC'ULUM. A needle-holder. 
ACUTE'NESS. Fierce stage of a disease; relating to acute. 
ACYANOBLEP'SY (a-si-a-no-blep'-se). Unable to perceive blue. 
ACYANOPS'IA (ah-si-an-ops'ea). See Acyanoblepsy. 
ACYE'SIS (ah-si-e'-sis). Barrenness of the female. 
ADAC'RYA (a-dak'-re-ah). Insufficient secretion of tears. 
AD'AM’S AP'PLE. External prominence of thyroid cartilage. 
AD'DISON’S DISEASE. Fatal kidney disease, with browning 
of skin. 
ADDUCTION (ad-duk'-shun). Drawing toward median line. 
ADDUCTOR. Used in connection with muscles causing ad- 
duction. 
ADEMO'NIA. Mental worry; anxiety. 
A'DEN (a'-den). A gland; a bubo. 
ADENAL'GIA (ad-e-nal'-je-ah). Pain in a gland. 
ADENECTO'PIA. Glandular dislocation. 
ADENEMPHRAX'IS (ad-o-nem-frax'-is). Filling up of a gland. 
ADE'NIA (a-de'-ne-a). Hypertrophy of lymphatic glands. 
ADEN'IFORM. Gland-shaped. 
AD'ENINE (ad'-e-neen). A glandular leucomaine; non- 
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ADENI'TIS (ad-e-nl'-tis). Glandular inflammation. 
ADEN'OCELE (ad-en'-o-sel). Pee Adenoma. 
ADENODYN'IA (ad-e-no-din'-e-ah). See Adenalgia. 
ADENOG'RAPHY. Written description of the glandular 
system. 
AD'ENOID (ad'-en-oyd). Glandular appearance. 
AD'ENOID TISSUE. Resembling a gland or its tissue. 
ADENOL'OGY. Study of the glandular system. 
ADENO'MA (ad-e-no'-ma). Tumor of a gland. 
ADENOMYXO'MA (ad-e-no-mix-6'-ma). An adenomatous and 
myxomatous growth. 
ADENOPATHY (ad-e-nop'-a-the). Science of glandular dis- 
eases. 
ADENOSARCO'MA. A sarcomatous adenoma. 
ADENOSCIR'RHUS. Scirrhus of a gland. 
ADENOSCLERO'SIS. Glandular swelling with induration. 
ADENO'SES (ad-c-no'-soz). Glandular disease; scrofula. 
ADENOT'OMY. Surgical opening of a gland. 
ADEPHA'GIA Voracious appetite. 
A'DEPS. Lard. 
A'DEPS ANSERI'NUS. Rendered goose fat. 
A'DEPS OVTLLUS. Mutton suet. 
ADER'MIA. Congenital absence of the skin, complete or 
partial. 
ADHE'SION. Joining of surfaces. 
ADHE'SIVE. Capable of adhesion. 
ADHE'SIVE PLAS'TER. Resin plaster. 
ADIAPHORE'SIS (ad-I-af-o-re'-sis). Lack of perspiration. 
ADIAPNEUS'TI A See Adiaphoresis. 
ADIATHE'SIA. An acquired condition. 
ADTNINE. See Adenine. 
ADIP'IC ACID. A product from oxidation of fats by nitric 
acid. 
ADTPOCERE (ad'-i-po-seer). Corpse wax resulting from de- 
composition of animal matter in moist places. 
ADIPOG'ENOUS (ad-ip-oj-en-us). Fat producing. 
AD'IPOSE. Pertaining to fats; fatty. 
AD'IPOSE ARTERIES. Arteries in fatty tissue of heart and 
kidneys. 
AD'IPOSE TISSUE. Union of fat-cells with tissue. 
ADIP'SIA (a-dip'-se-ah). Total absence of thirst. 
ADIPS'ON. A drink relieving thirst. 
ADIP'SOUS. Allaying thirst. 
AD'JUVANT. That part of a prescription which aids the 
principal ingredient. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL AD'NATE. Grown together; connected. 
ADOLES'CENCE. Interval between puberty and legal 
maturity. 
ADO'NIS ESTIVA'LIS (a-do'-nis). A cardiac tonic plant. 
ADOSCULA'TION. Pregnancy due external contact only. 
ADRE'NALS. The supra-renal capsules. 
ADULTER A'TION. Debasing any material with cheaper sub- 
stance. 
ADUS'TION. Cauterization. 
ADVENTI'TIA (ad-ven-tish'-e-ah). Outer coat of blood- 
vessels. 
ADVENTITIOUS. Not inherited; acquired; accidental. 
ADYNA'MIA (ad-i-na'-me-ah). Weakness; want of vital 
strength. 
ADYNAM'IC. Affected with adynamia. 
AERA'TION (a-e-ra'-shun). To till with air. 
AERHEMOCTO'NIA (a-er-hem-ok-to'-ne-ah). Death caused by 
air in the veins. 
AERIF'EROUS. That which carries air. 
AERO'BIA. Capable of living in oxygen, 
AERO'BIC. Living best on oxygen, as some microbes. 
AEROGON'ISCOPE. Instrument for gathering matter in the 
air. 
AEROL'OGY. Science treating of the atmosphere. 
AEROM'ETER. Apparatus for measuring density of a gas. 
AEROPHO'BIA (a-e-ro-fo'-be-ah). Fear of air currents. 
A'EROPHYTE (a'-e-ro-fit). Plant existing only in air. 
A'EROSCOPE. Apparatus for examining air-dust. 
AEROTHERAPEU'TICS. Science of using air of different 
pressure or composition for cure of disease. 
AERTERIVER'SION. Arresting hemorrhage by arterial 
eversion. 
AFE'TAL, Having no fetus. 
AFFEC'TION. Disease. 
AF'FERENT. Carrying in a central direction. 
AFFIN'ITY. Relationship; tendency toward attraction. 
AFFIN'ITY, CHEM'ICAL. Force by which two or more chemi- 
cals are united. 
AFFIN'ITY, ELECTIVE. Preferring one of two or more sub- 
stances. 
AFFLA'TUS. An acute erysipelas; air-current. 
AF'FLUX. Excessive local flow of blood. 
AF'RICAN LETHARGY. African “ Sleeping Sickness.” 
AF'TER-BIRTH. The placenta and membranes expelled after 
fetus. 
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AF'TER-IM'AGES. Continued vision of an object after it has 
been removed. 
AF'TER-PAINS. Pains resulting from delivery. 
AGALACTIA (ag-a-lak'-te-aL). Defective secretion of milk. 
AGAMOGEN'ESIS. Non-sexual reproduction. 
A'GAR-A'GAR, Japanese isinglass, from which glue is made. 
AGAR'ICIN. Fatty substance in the mushroom. 
AGAR'ICUS. The mushroom. 
AGE. Period, beginning at birth and ending with death. 
AGENE'SIA (a-jen-e'-se-ah). Rudimentary condition of the 
reproductive organs; impotence. 
AGEN'ESIS. See Agenesia. 
AGENOSO'MIA (a-jen-o-so'-me-ah). Imperfect development of 
genitals. 
A'GENT. A substance or compound that changes existing 
conditions. 
AGEU'SIA (a-gu'-se-ah). See Ageustia. 
AGEUS'TIA (a-gus' te-ah). Absence of sense of taste. 
AGGLUTINA'TION. Adhesion of parts; union. 
AGGLU'TINATIVES, Adhesive agents. 
AG'GREGATE. To collect in one mass. 
AGITA'TION. Intense excitement. 
AGLOBU'LIA Deficient supply of red blood 
corpuscles; anemia. 
AGLOS'SIA, Absence of tongue at birth. 
AGLUTI'TION (ag-lu-tish'-un). Inability to swallow. 
AG'MINATED. Grouped in a mass ; clustered. 
AG'NAIL. Hang-nail. 
AGNA'THIA (ag-na'-the-ah). Congenital absence of the Jaws. 
AGNE'SIS. Sterility; impotence. 
AGOMPHO'SIS. Looseness of the teeth. 
AGO'NIA (a-go'-ne-ah). Sterility; barrenness; impotency. 
AG'ONY. The throes of death; violent pain. 
AGORAPHO'BIA (ag-or-a-fo'-be-ah). Fear of vacant places. 
AGRAM'MATISM. Inability to speak properly. 
AGRAPHTA (ag-ra'-fe-ah). Inability to write ideas. 
A'GRIA (a'-gre-ah). A severe skin disease. 
AG'RIMONY. Astringent and stimulant root. 
AGRIP'PA. A child born feet foremost. 
AGRIPPI'NUS PAR'TUS. Foot presentation. 
A'GUE (a'-gu). Malarial or intermittent fever. 
A'GUE-CAKE. Splenic enlargement due to malaria. 
A'GUE-DROP. Fowler’s solution of arseniate of potash. 
AHYP'NIA (a-hip'-ne-ah). Sleeplessness. 
AIL'MENT. Disease. AIN'HUM (an'-hum). Disease suffered by tropical negro, in 
which the little toes decay. 
AIR, TI'DAL. Respiratory currents. 
AKANTHESTHE'SIA. A sensation as though a sharp point is 
felt. 
AKATAMATHE'SIA. Inability to understand. 
AKINE'SIA. See Akinesis. 
AKIN'ESIS. Loss of motion power. 
AKROPOSTHI'TIS (ak-ro-pos-thl'-tis). Foreskin inflammation. 
AKYANOPS'IA. Blue-blindness. 
ALA'LIA (a-la'-le-ah), Imperfect speech due to paralysis. 
AL'BICANS. White. 
AL'BINISM. Lack of pigment in the skin, eyes, etc. 
ALBI'NO (al-bi'-no). A person affected with albinism. 
ALBINU'REA (al-bi-nu'-re-ah). White urine. 
ALBUGIN'EA (al-bu-jin'-e-ah), White or relating to white. 
ALBUGIN'EA OC'ULI. White fibrous tissue of the viscera. 
ALBUGIN'EA, TES'TIS. Tunica albuginea of the testicle. 
ALBUGIN'EOUS. See Albuginea. 
ALBUGINI'TIS (al-bu-jin-i'-tis). White fibrous tissue inflam- 
mation. 
ALBU'GO (al-bu'-go). White opacity of cornea. 
ALBU'MEN. The white of egg. 
ALBUMIM'ETER. Apparatus for estimating albumin in urine. 
ALBU'MIN. Important proteid substance, the constituent of 
the animal body. Contains C, H, N, 0 and S. 
ALBU'MIN ATE. A compound of albumin with a base. 
ALBU'MINOID DISEASE. Starch-like effusion of tissues. 
ALBU'MINOIDS. Albuminous substances. 
ALBU'MINOSE. Peptone. 
ALBUMINO'SIS. Abnormal secretion of albumin in the blood. 
ALBUMINU'RIA. Albumin in the urine. Bright's Disease. 
AL'CHEMY (al'-ka-me). Ancient supposed science of trans- 
forming an ordinary metal into gold; also treating of the 
discovery of Elixir of Life. 
AL'COHOL. Distillation product of fermented saccharine 
fluids. 
AL'COHOL, AB'SOLUTE. Undiluted or pure alcohol. 
AL'COHOL ATE (al'-ko-hol-at). Alcohol and salt combination. 
AL'COHOLISM. Condition produced by excessive use of 
alcohol. 
ALDEHYDE (al'-de-hid). Colorless, volatile, inflammable. 
pungent liquid. 
ALE (al). Fermented infusion of malt combined with hops, 
ALEM'BIC (a-lem'-bik). A distillation vessel. 
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ALEM'BROTH. Chloride of mercury and ammonia. 
ALEP'PO BOIL, BUTTON or EVIL. Endemic facial malady 
of Syria and Africa. 
AL'ETRIS (al'-e-tris). Bitter stomachic. 
ALEXAN'DER’S OP'ERATION. Inguinal Incision to shorten 
the uterine round ligaments, restoring womb normally. 
ALEXTA (a-leks'-e-ah). Without power to read. 
ALEX'INS. Albuminous protective agents, in the blood. 
ALEXIPHARMTC (a-lek-se-farm'-ik). An agent counteracting 
a poison. 
ALEXIPYRET'IC (a-lex-se-pi-ret'-ik). A febrifuge; antipyretic. 
ALEZE' (a-laz'). Cloth used to protect bed from purulent dis- 
charges. 
AL'G/E (al'-je). An order of cryptogramic plants. 
ALGE'SIA (al-je'-ze-ah). Excessive sensibility of pain. 
AL'GID (al'-jid). Cold; absence of warmth. 
AL'GOR. Abnormal feeling of coldness. 
ALTBLE. Fit for food. 
ALICES (aT-i-ses). Spots preceding small-pox eruption. 
ALIEN ACTION (al-yen-a'-shun). Various forms of insanity. 
A'LIENIST (al'-yen-ist). One treating diseases of the mind. 
ALIF'EROUS. Possessing wings. 
ALTFORM. Wing-shaped. 
ALIMENT, Nourishing food ; nutriment. 
ALIMENTARY. Having nourishing qualities. 
ALIMENTARY BO'LUS. Masticated food. 
ALIMENTARY CANAL. Membranous tube and glands ex- 
tending from mouth to anus. 
ALIMENTARY DUCT. The thoracic duct. 
ALIMENTA'TION. The act of nourishing; feeding. 
ALISPHE'NOID (al-is-fe'-noid). The great wing of the sphenoid. 
ALKALESCENT. Becoming alkaline. 
AL'KALI. A substance capable of forming neutral salts with 
acids. 
ALKALIM'ETER. Instrument used to measure strength of 
alkalies. 
ALKALINU'RIA (al-ka-lin-u'-re-ae). Alkali in the urine. 
AL'KALGID. Similar to alkali; an organic basic substance. 
AL'KANET. A red dye root. 
ALLANTIASIS (al-an-ti'-a-sis). Poisoning from sausages. 
ALLAN'TOIN (a-lan'-td-in). A uric acid oxidation product. 
ALLAN'TOIS (a-lan'-to-is). A fetal umbilical appendage. 
ALLANTOTOXTCUM (a-lan-to-tok'-si-kum). The sausage 
poison. 
ALLESTHE'SIA. See Allochiria. ALLIA'CEOUS (al-i-a'-she-us). Similar to garlic. 
ALLOCHTRIA (al-o-ki'-re-ah). A tabetic symptom consisting 
of inability to locate sensations in sides of body. 
ALLOPATHY. The science of curing one disease by establish- 
ing a condition of a different kind. 
ALLORHYTH'MIA (al-lor-rlth'-me-ah). Variation of pulse 
beats. 
ALLOTRIOPHAGY (a-lot-re-of-a-je). Abnormal appetite for 
unnatural things. 
ALLOT'ROPISM. The existence of a substance in two or more 
conditions having physical variations but the same chemi- 
cal composition. 
ALLOXAN. Product of action on uric acid by nitric acid. 
ALLCXAN'TIN. Crystalline substance of alloxan formation. 
AL'MEN’S TEST. Test for hemoglobin or blood in the urine, 
using guaiacum and ozonized ether. 
ALO'CHIA (al-o'-ke-ah). Without lochia. 
AL'OE (al'-6). Inspissated juice of the aloe. 
AL'OiN (al'-o-in). Active principle of aloe. 
ALOPE’CIA (al-6-pe'-se-ah). Complete or partial loss of the 
hair. 
AL'TERATIVE. A remedy improving nutrition and excretion; 
process establishing the normal condition of body. 
ALTHEA (al-the'-ah). Marsh-mallow root; a demulcent. 
AL'UM or AL'UMEN. Potassium sulphate and aluminium. 
AL'UM WHEY. Alum violently shaken with milk. 
ALUMINIUM. A whitish metal; very light weight. 
ALVE'OLAR. Relating to the alveoli. 
ALVE'OLUS. Socket of a tooth; a small cavity or socket. 
ALVEUS. A cavity, tube, or channel. 
AL'VINE (al'-vin). Relating to the intestines or belly. 
AL'VINE DISCHARG'ES. The feces. 
AL'VUS. The belly. 
AMADOU (am'-a-doo). Surgeon’s agaric, used for dressing 
wounds. 
AMAL'GAM, A mercuric alloy. 
AMARA. Bitters. 
AMARIN. Alkaloid of bitter almonds. 
AMA'RO. See Amara. 
AMAS'TIA (a-mas'-te-ah). Having no breasts. 
AMAURO'SIS (am-a-ro'-sis). Loss of vision. 
AM'BERGRIS. Excretion from intestines of the sperm whale. 
AMBIDEX'TROUS. Equal skill of both hands. 
AMBIO'PIA (am-be-o'-pe-ah). Double vision. 
AMBLYO'PIA (am-ble-6'-pe-ah). Dimness of vision. 
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AM'BULANCE. Four-wheeled vehicle for removing- the sick 
or injured. 
AMBUS'TION. A scald or burn. 
AME'BA, A colorless microorganism, changing its shape. 
AME'BA CO'LI. Microorganism of dysentery. 
AME'BOID. Similar to an ameba. 
AME'LIA. Having no limbs., 
AM'ELUS. A monster having no limbs. 
AMENORRHEA. Irregular menstruation. 
AMEN'TIA (a-men'-she-ah). Absence of intellect. 
AMERICAN COLUM'BO. Tonic, cathartic root. 
AMERICAN I'VY. Tonic and expectorant drug. 
AMER'ICAN SPIK'ENARD. Diuretic and alterative drug. 
AME'TRIA (a-me'-tre-ah). Having no womb. 
AMETROM'ETER. Instrument for measuring amount 
ametropia. 
AMETRO'PIA (a-mo-tro' pe-ah). Defective refraction of the eye 
AM'IDIN. Soluble interior of starch. 
AMID'ULIN (a-mid'-u-lin). Soluble starch. 
AMIMTA lnability to gesture properly when 
communicating a thought. 
AM'INES (am'-ins). An ammonia compound in which an 
organic radical is substituted for equivalents of hydrogen. 
AMMONIE'MIA (am-mo-ni-e'-me-ah). Abnormal amount of 
carbonate of ammonia in the blood. 
AMMO'NIUM. A hypothetical radical; the base of ammonia 
AMNE'SIA (am-ne'-se-ah). Loss of memory. 
AMNES'TIA (am-nes'-tc-ah). See Amnesia. 
AM'NION. Innermost fetal membrane. 
AMNI'TIS (am-ni'-tis). Inflammation of the innermost fetal 
envelope. 
AMORPH'OUS (a-morfl-us). Without form; non-crystallized. 
AMOR'PHUS. An acardiac monster having no head, arms or 
legs. 
AMPHIARTHRO'SIS (am-fo-ar-thro'-sis). Joint formed by 
fibrous tissue allowing slight motion. 
AMPHI-CREATINE. A loucomaine of the muscle. 
AMPHI-CREAT'ININE. Muscular poisonous leucomaine. 
AMPHIDIARTHRO'SIS. Joint with gliding motion. 
AMPHORIC RES'ONANCE. A sound similar to blowing into 
a bottle, heard during auscultation, caused by lung-cavity. 
AMPUTA'TION. Cutting off a projecting part of the body. 
AMY'ELUS (a-mi'-e-lus). Monster having no spinal cord. 
AMYENCEPHALUS. Monster having no cord or brain. 
AMYG'DALA (a-mig'-da-lah). Fruit-kernel of almond-tree. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL AMYG'DAL® (a-mig'-da-le). The tonsils. 
AMYG'DALIN. Crystallizable glucoside of bitter almonds. 
AMYGDALI'TIS (a-mig-da-lit'-is). Tonsilitis. 
AMYGDALOT'OMY. Removal of the tonsils. 
AM'YKOS (am'-e-kds). A Russian antiseptic fluid. 
AM'YL (am'-il). A hypothetical radical of amylic alcohol. 
AM'YL AL'COHOL. See Amylic Alcohol. 
AMYLA'CEOUS(am-i-lu'-she-us). Starch-like; containing starch. 
AM'YLENE, A pleasant but dangerous anesthetic. 
AM'YLENE HY'DRATE. An alcoholic hypnotic. 
AMYL'IC AL'COHOL. Fusel-oil; an hypnotic. 
AM'YL NIJRITE. Product of action of mixed nitric and sul- 
phuric acids upon amylic alcohol. 
AM'YLOID. Starch-like; containing starch. 
AMYLOLYT'IC (am-e-16-lit'-ik). Having power to convert 
starch into sugar. 
AMYLOP'SIN. Constituent ferment of pancreatin. 
AM'YLUM. Starch. 
AM'YON (am'-i-on). Want of muscle. 
AMYOSTHE'NIA (a-mi-6-sthe'-ne-ah). Lack of muscular power. 
AMYOSTHEN'IC. Relating toamyosthenia; tending to weaken 
muscular action. 
AMYOTROPH'IC (a-mi-d-trof'-ik). Relating to atrophy of mus- 
cles. 
AM'YOUS (am'-i-us). Lack of muscle. 
AN'A. Of each. 
ANABI'OSIS. Recovering activity and strength. 
ANAB'OLISM. Building up; constructive. 
ANACAR'DIUM. Cashew nut, remedy for leprosy. 
ANACATHAR'SIS. Cough accompanied by expectoration. 
ANACATHAR'TIC. Producing vomiting or expectoration. 
AN ACROT'IC. See Anacrotism. 
ANAC'ROTISM. Vibration of ascending sphygmogram. 
AN®'MIA. See Anemia. 
AN®STHE'SIA. See Anesthesia. 
ANAKU'SIS (an-a-ku'-sis). Complete deafness. 
A'NAL (a'-nal). Relating to the anus. 
ANALEP'SIS. Recovery of health. 
ANALEP'TIC. Agent restoring health and vigor. 
AN ALGE'SIA (an-al-je'-se-ah). Not sensible to pain. 
ANALGE'SIC. An agent relieving pain. 
ANAL'OGOUS. Similar. 
ANALOGUE. Performing same function as some other part 
or organ. 
ANAL'YSIS. An examination to determine contents of a body. 
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ANAMNES'TIC. Bringing to mind ; remembering. 
ANAM'NIA. Having no amniotic sac. 
ANAPEIRAT'IC (an-a-pi-rat'-ik). Caused by continued use of 
a part, as writer’s cramp. 
ANAPHRODIS'IA (an-af-ro-diz'-e-ah). Without venereal desire, 
ANAPHRODIS'IAC. Agent producing anaphrodisia. 
ANAPLAS'TIC. Relating to anaplasty. 
ANAPLASTY. Plastic operation ; grafting. 
ANAPLEROT'IC. Tissue-renewing, as in cicatrization. 
ANAP'NOGRAPH. Apparatus registering pressure and speed 
of inspiration and expiration. 
ANAR'THRIA. Defective articulation. 
ANARTHROUS. Jointless. 
ANASAR'CA, Dropsy throughout the body. 
ANASPA'DIAS. Congenital opening into urethra, on the 
dorsum of penis. 
ANASTAL'TIC (an-a-stal'-tik). Styptic; astringent. 
ANASTATIC. Convalescence; relating to recovery. 
ANASTOMO'SIS. The union of vessels. 
ANATOMY. The science relating to the structure of organic 
bodies. 
ANATOMY, COMPARATIVE. Anatomical comparison of 
animal groups. 
ANATOMY, MOR'BID. Science treating of structural disease. 
ANATOMY, RE'GIONAL. Description of regions of the body. 
ANAZOT'IC. Without nitrogen. 
ANAZOTU'RIA. Defective secretion of urea in the urine. 
AN'CHYLOPS (ang'-ki-lops). Abscess near inner canthus of eye. 
ANCHYLOSTOMIASIS. Anemia caused by infection of Anky- 
lostomum duodenale. 
ANCHYLOSTO'MUM. An intestinal worm. 
AN'CON (ang'-kon). The elbow. 
AN'CONAD. Toward the elbow. 
ANCONA'GRA. Pain of the elbow-joint. 
AN'CONAL. Relating to the elbow. 
ANCONE'US. Muscle on the outside of elbow. 
AN'CONOID. Shaped like an elbow. 
ANCYLOGLOS'SUM. Tongue-tie. 
ANDRANAT'OMY. Dissection of a human being. 
ANDRO'GYNUS (an-dro'-Jin-us), Hermaphrodite. 
ANDROL'OGY. Treatise on man. 
ANDROMA'NIA. Nymphomania. 
ANE'MIA (an-e'-me-ah). Lack of blood and decreased amount 
of red corpuscles. 
ANE MIC. Relating to anemia. 
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ANE'MIC MUR'MUR. Soft blood murmur, heard in anemia. 
ANEMOM'ETER. Apparatus registering the force and velocity 
of a current of air. 
ANEM'OSCOPE. Apparatus determining course of the wind. 
ANEMOT'ROPHY. Lack of nourishment of blood. 
ANENCEPH'ALOUS. Having no brain. 
ANEN'TEROUS. Without intestinal canal. 
ANERO'BIA. Microbrganisms that live without oxygen. 
ANERYTHROP'SIA (an-er-i-throp'-se-ah). Red-blindness. 
AN'ESIS. Cessation of a disease. 
ANESTHE'SI A. State of unconsciousness. 
ANESTHESIM'ETER. Apparatus registering amount of anes- 
thetic administered. 
ANESTHETIC. An agent producing freedom from sensa- 
tion. 
Allaying pain; an anodyne. 
AN'ETUS. Term for intermittent fevers. 
aN'EURISM (an'-u-rizm). Abnormal arterial dilatation. 
ANEURIS'MAL VA'RIX. Swelling of vein with absence of sac 
between vein and artery. 
ANFRACTUOUS (an-frak'-tu-us). Winding; sulcate. 
A.NFRACTUOUSTTY. Winding of sulci of brain. 
ANFRES'SEN. To corrode. 
ANGEI-, SeeAngi-. 
ANGIEC'TASIS (an-je-ek'-ta-sis). Dilatation of a vessel. 
ANGIITIS (an-ji-i'-tis). Inflammation of vessels. 
ANGILEUCI'TIS. See Angioleucitis. 
ANGI'NA (an-ji'-na). A feeling as of suffocation. 
ANGFNA ACUTA. Plain sore throat. 
ANGI'NA PECTORIS. Pain and sense of suffocation about 
the heart. 
ANGI'NA PAROTIDE'A. The mumps. 
ANGI'NA TON'SILLANS. The quinsy. 
ANGI'NA TRACHEA'LIS. The croup. 
ANGIOCARDI'TIS (an-ji-6-kar-di'-tis). Inflammation of heart 
and neighboring vessels. 
AN'GIOGRAPH (an'-ji-o-graf). Sphygmograph. 
ANGIOG'RAPHY. Written description of the vessels. 
ANGIOLEUCITIS (an-ji-o-lu-si'-tis). Lymphangitis. 
ANGIOL'OGY. See Angiography. 
ANGIOLYMPHO'MA. Lymphatic tumor. 
ANGIO'MA. Vascular tumor connected with blood-vessels, 
ANGIONO'MA See Angioma. 
ANGIONEURO'SIS. Affection of vaso-motor nerves. 
ANGIOPAR ALY'SIS. Vaso-motor paralysis. 22 
ANGIOSARCO'MA. Vascular sarcoma of capillary develop- 
ment. 
AN'GIOSPASM. A vaso-motor spasm. 
AN'GLE. Union of lines running in different directions. 
AN'GOR. See Angina. 
ANGUIL'LIDAJ (ang-gwil'-i-de). Genus of nematoid worms. 
ANGUIN'EOUS. Snake-like. 
AN'GULAE. Relating to an angle. 
AN'GULAR AR'TERY. Facial artery terminal. 
AN'GULAR GY'RUS. Convolution of inferior parietal lobule. 
ANGUSTU'RA. A febrifuge bark. 
ANHELA'TION. Panting; shortness of breath. 
ANHIDRO'SIS (an-hi-dro'-sis). Insufficiency of sweat. 
ANHIDROT'IC. Remedy preventing sweating. 
ANHYDRE'MIA. Lack of serum in blood. 
ANHY'DRIDE (an-hi'-drid). An oxide without water. 
ANHY'DROUS. Containing no water. 
ANI'DOUS. Formless; a monster without shape. 
ANIDRO'SIS. See Anhidrosis. 
AN'ILINE (an'-i-lin). An inflammable oily coal-tar product. 
AN'ILISM. Condition caused by exposure to aniline fumes. 
ANIMAL. Living organic structure with power of locomotion. 
AN'IMAL HEAT. Normal heat of an animal. 
AN'IMAL MAG'NETISM. Mesmerism; hypnotism. 
ANIMAL'CULE (an-i-mal'-kule). A minute organism. 
ANIMALIZA'TION. The process of assimilation. 
ANIRID'IA (an-i-rid'-e-ah). Lacking or defect of the iris. 
ANISCHU'RIA (an-is-ku'-re-ah). Incontinence of urine. 
ANISOCO'RIA (an-i-so-ko'-re-ah). A condition where the pupils 
are unequal in size. 
ANISOMETROPTA. Term applied where the refraction of 
eyes is different. 
AN'ISUM. Anise; an expectorant. 
AN'KLE. Joint immediately above the heel. 
AN'KLE CLO'NUS. Series of contractions of the ankle-joint 
in certain diseases. 
ANKYLOBLEPHARON. Adhesion of upper and lower eyelids 
ANKYLO'SIS. Stiff joint due ossification. 
ANKYLO'TIA (an-ke-ld'-she-ah). Joining of auditory meatus 
walls. 
AN'NULAR. Ringshaped. 
AN'NULUS. Ring; a circular or rounded margin. 
AN'NULUS ABDOMINA'LIS. Internal abdominal rings. 
AN'NULUS ABDOM'INIS. The inguinal ring. 
AN'NULUS UMBILTCUS. The umbilical ring. 
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AN'ODE (an'-od). The positive electrode of a battery. 
AN'ODYNE (an'-o-dln). Medicine which relieves pain. 
ANODYN'IA (an-o-din'-e-ah). Having no pain. 
ANOM'ALOUS. Deviating from the normal function; unusual. 
ANOM'ALY (an-om'-a-le). That which is anomalous. 
ANONYCH'IA (an-o-ni'-ke-ah). Absence of nails. 
ANOPHTHAL'MIA (an-of-thal'-me-ah). Congenital absence of 
the eyes. 
ANOPS'IA (an-ops'-e-ah). Absence of vision; blindness. 
ANOR'CHUS (an-or'-kus). Absence of testicles in scrotum. 
ANOREX'IA (an-or-6ks'-e-ah). Without appetite. 
ANORTHO'PIA (an-or-tho'-pe-ah), Condition in which straight 
lines appear as though bent; squinting. 
ANOS'MIA (an-os'-me-ah). Absence of sense of smell. 
ANOSTO'SIS. Imperfect bone development. 
ANO'TUS (an-6-tus). Having no ears. 
ANOU'ROUS (an-oo'-rus). Having no tail. 
ANOVES'ICAL, (a-no-ves'-ik-al). Relating to anus and bladder. 
ANTACTD (ant-as'-id). An alkali; prevents acid formation. 
ANTAGONIST. Opposition in the action of one drug to that 
of another. 
ANTAL'GIC (ant-al'-jik). Agent relieving pain ; anodyne. 
ANTAL'K ALINE. Opposed to alkalies. 
ANTAPHRODIS'IAC. Agent relieving or diminishing sexual 
desire. 
ANTARTHRIT'IC. Remedy giving relief in gout. 
ANTASTHMAT'IC. Agent relieving asthma. 
ANTEBRACH'IAL (an-te-brak'-i-al). Relating to the fore- 
arm. 
ANTEFLEX'ION (an-te-flek'-shun). A bending forward, as of 
uterus. 
ANTEMET'IC. Agent checking vomiting. 
ANTEVER'SION. A tilting or bending forward. See Anti- 
flexion. 
ANTHELMIN'TIC. Remedy destroying worms. 
AN'THEMIS. Chamomile; mild tonic. 
AN'THER. The male sexual organs in plants. 
ANTHONY’S FIRE, ST. See Erysipelas. 
AN'THRACOID. Similar to a carbuncle. 
ANTHRACO'SIS. Chronic inflammation of lung. 
ANTHRAX. A carbuncle caused by Bacillus Anthracis. 
ANTHROPOG'ENY (an-thro-poj'-e-ne). Doctrine of the descent 
of man. 
ANTHROPOG'RAPHY. Treatise on anthropogeny. 
ANTHROPOID. Similar to man. 
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ANTHROP'OLITE (an-throp'-o-lit). Human body turned to 
stone. 
ANTHROPOM'ETRY. Various measurements of the strength 
and weight of body. 
ANTHROPOMOR'PHOUS. Having shape of man. 
ANTHROPOPHAGY. Cannibalism. 
ANTHROPOPHO'BIA. Fear of society; abnormal desire for 
solitude. 
ANTHROPOSOMATOL'OGY. Treatise on structure of the 
body. 
ANTHROPOT'OMY. Dissection of the human body. 
ANTHYPNOTTC (ant-hyp-not'-ik). Agent to prevent sleep. 
ANTIADES (an-ti'-a-dez). The tonsils. 
ANTI-ALT3U MIN. Product of albumin acting on pepsin. 
ANTIARTHRITTC. A gout remedy. 
ANTIBILTOUS (an-ti-bil'-yus). Curing or relieving biliousness. 
ANTIBRACHTUM (an-te-brak'-e-um). The forearm. 
ANTIBRO'MIC. A deodorant. 
ANTICAR'DIUM. The upper part of abdomen. * 
ANTIDINTC. Curing or preventing vertigo. 
AN'TIDOTE. An agent neutralizing the effect of a poison. 
ANTID'YNOUS (an-tid'-e-nus). Similar to an anodyne. 
ANTIDYSENTERTC. Dysentery remedy. 
ANTIEMETTC. Opposed to emesis. 
ANTIEPHIAL'TIC (an-te-ef-e-al'-tik). Nightmare remedy. 
ANTIFEB'RILE. Antipyretic; fever remedy. 
ANTIFEB'RIN. A white, crystalline, antipyretic powder; ace- 
tanilid. 
ANTIGALAC'TIC. Drug diminishing secretion of milk. 
ANTIHE'LIX. Ridge of the concha posterior, opposite helix. 
ANTI HYDRO PTC. Remedy for relief of dropsy. 
ANTIHYDROTTC. Diminishing sweat secretion. 
ANTILEP'SIS. Counter-irritation. 
ANTILETH AR'GIC. Agent preventing sleep. 
ANTILITHTC. Agent preventing urinary calculi formatb i. 
ANTILYS'SIC. Hydrophobia remedy. 
ANTILO'BIUM. Conical prominence of ear opposite the lobe; 
the tragus. 
ANTIMO'NIUM. Antimony; lustrous volatile metal. 
ANTINEPHRITTC. An agent relieving inflammation of 
kidneys, 
ANTIPARASITTC. Agent used to destroy insects. 
ANTIPATHY (an-tip'-a-the). Aversion; opposed to. 
ANTI-PEP'TONE. Product of pancreatic digestion of proteids. 
ANTIPERIODTC. Remedy checking recurrent diseases. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL ANTIPERISTAL'SIS. Upward contractions of bowels. 
ANTIPHLOGISTIC (an-ti-flo-jist'-ik). Agent checking and 
relieving inflammation. 
ANTIPHTHIS'IC (an-te-tiz'-ik). Agent opposed to phthisis. 
ANTIPLAST'IC. Preventing formation of new tissue. 
ANTI PROS'T ATE (an-ti-pros'-tat). Applied to Cowper’s Glands. 
ANTIPRURITTC. Relieving itching of pruritus. 
ANTIPY'IC (an-te-pi'-ik). Preventing suppuration. 
ANTIPYRE'SIS. Use of antipyretics. 
ANTIPYRET'IC. Agent lowering temperature; a febrifuge. 
ANTIPY'RIN. A coal-tar febrifuge. 
ANTIPYROT'IC. A remedy for burns. 
ANTISCORBU'TIC (an-te-skor-bu'-tik). A remedial agent for 
scurvy. 
ANTISEP'TIC, An agent used to prevent putrefaction. 
ANTISIAL'IC. Agent diminishing salivary secretion. 
ANTISPASMODTC. Preventing or curing spasmodic affections. 
ANTISPAS'TIC (an-te-spas'-tik). An antispasmodic; revulsive. 
ANTISYPHILITTC. Remedy for syphilis. 
ANTITH'ENAR (an-tith'-e-nar). Opposed to the thenar portion. 
ANTITHER'MIC. Cooling. 
ANTITOX'IC (an-te-toks'-ik). Antagonistic to poisoning; an 
antidote. 
ANTITRA'GUS. That part of external ear behind meatus 
opposite the tragus. 
ANTIZYMOTTC (an-te-zl-mot'-ik). Agent arresting or prevent- 
ing fermentation. 
ANT'LIA (ant'-le-ah). A syringe; a pump. 
ANTODONTAL'GIC. Toothache remedy. 
ANT'OZONE. Hydrogen dioxide. 
ANTRI'TIS (an-tri'-tis). Cavity inflammation. 
AN'TROPHORE (an'-tro-for). A gelatin, medicated bougie. 
AN'TRUM. A bone cavity. 
AN'TRUM OF HIGH'MORE. Cavity in bone of upper jaw. 
AFU'RIA (an-u'-re-ah). Absence or lack of urine. 
A'NUS (a'-nus). Rectal extremity. 
AOR'TA (a-or'-tah). The main arterial trunk, 
AOR'TIC (a-or'-tik). Relating to the aorta. 
AORTI'TIS (a-or-ti'-tiß). Inflammation of aorta. 
APANTHRO'PIA. Unnatural desire for solitude; melancholy. 
APATHY. Absence of desire or passion. 
APEL'LOUS (ah-pel'-us). Having no skin. 
APEP'SIA (ah-pep'-se-ah). Dyspepsia. 
APE'RIENT (ah-pe'-re-ent). Opening; laxative. 
APERISTAL'SIS. Lack of movement in intestines. 
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AP'ERTURE (ap'-er-tur). An opening; a hole. 
A'PEX (a'-peks—plural, ap'-ices). The highest point. 
APHA'GIA (ah-fa'-je-ah). Not having ability to swallow. 
APHA'KIA (ah-fa'-ke-ah). Eye without crystalline lens. 
APHA'SIA (ah-fa'-ze-ah). Inability to speak due to injury to 
speech-centres. 
APHE'MIA (ah-fe'-me-ah). Inability to articulate words. 
APHO'NIA (ah-fo'-ne-ah). Loss of voice due to paralysis or 
hysteria. 
APHO'RIA (ah-fo'-re-ah). Sterility; barrenness. 
APHRA'SIA (ah-fnV-zc-ah). See Aphasia. 
APHRODIS'IAC (af-ro-diz'-e-ak). Agent exciting sexual desire. 
APH'THAJ (af'-the), An affection of mucous membrane of the 
mouth in which small white ulcers appear. 
APHTHONG'IA. Aphonia caused by spasm. 
APICES (ap'-i-sez). Summits; heights. See Apex. 
APLANAT'IC (ah-plan-at'-ik). Absence of spherical aberration. 
APLA'SIA (ah-pla'-se-ah). Imperfect development of a func- 
tion; atrophy. 
APLAST'IC. Structureless; not organized. 
APNE'A (ap-ne'-ah). Want of breath; labored respiration. 
APNEUMATO'SIS (ap-nu-ma-to'-sis). Insufficient inflation of 
the lungs after birth. 
APNEU'MIA (ap-nu'-me-ah). Absence of lungs at birth. 
APOCEN'OSIS (ap-o-sen'-o-sis). An emptying; evacuation. 
APO'LAR. Without a pole. 
APO'LAR CELLS. Nerve cells having no prolongations. 
APOMOR'PHINE (ap-6-mor'-fen). Artificial alkaloid of mor- 
phine; a prompt emetic. 
APONEUROG'RAPHY (ap-o-nu-rog'-ra-fe). Description of fascia. 
APONEUROL'OGY (ap-o-nu-roT-o-ge). Treatise on fascia. 
APONEURO'SIS (ah-pon-u-ro'-sis). A thickened sheet of tissue. 
APOPHRAX'IS (ap-o-fraks'-is). Amenorrhea. 
APOPH'YSIS (a-pof'-e-sis). A normal bony protuberance. 
APOPLEC'TIC. Relating to or affected with apoplexy. 
APOPLECTIG'ENOUS. Tending to produce apoplexy. 
AP'OPLEXY. Paralysis due hemorrhage of an intracranial 
vessel. 
APO'SIA (ap-o'-se-ah). Without thirst. 
APOSIT'XA (ap-o-sit'-e-ah). A morbid abhorrence of food. 
APOS'TASIS. Formation of an abscess. 
APOSTO'LI’S METH'OD. Electrical treatment of fibrous 
tumors of uterus. 
APOTHE'CA (a-po-the'-kah). An apothecary shop. 
APOTH'ECARY. A druggist; one who retails drugs. 
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APOTH'EMA (a-poth'-e-mah). A powdered extract resulting 
from the evaporation of vegetable Infusion. 
APOZ'EMA (a-poz'-e-mah). A decoction. 
APPARA'TUS (ap-a-ra'-tus). A collection of instruments or 
organs. 
APPEN'DAGES OF EYE. Brows, lids, conjunctiva, etc. 
APPENDICI'TIS (ap-pen-di-ci'-tis). Inflammation of the ap- 
pendix vermiformus. 
APPEND'IX (plural, appen'-dices). An appendage. 
APPEND'IX VER'MIFORM. Canal of cecum resembling a 
worm. 
AP'PETITE (ap'-e-tit). Desire for necessities; lust. 
APPOSI'TION (ap-po-zish'-un). Contact; being together. 
APRAX'IA (a-prak'-se-ah). Loss of memory. 
APROC'TIA (ah-prok'-te-ah). Imperforate anus. 
A'PRON, HOT'TENTOT. Artificially enlarged nymphse. 
APROSEX'IA (ah-pro-sek'-se-ah). Inability to think about a 
subject. 
APROSO'PIA (ah-pro-so'-pe-ah). Congenital absence of face. 
APSELAPHE'SIA(ah-sel-a-fe'-se-ah). Absence of sense of touch. 
APSY'CHIA (ah-si'-ke-ah). Unconsciousness. 
APTY'ALISM (a-ti'-a-lism). Lack of saliva. 
A'PUS (a'-pus). Absence of feet or legs at birth. 
APYREX'IA (ah-pi-reks'-e-ah). Having no fever. 
A'QUA FOR'TIS. Commercial nitric acid. 
AQUAPUNC'TURE. Piercing the skin by application of fine 
water-jets. 
A'QUA RE'GIA. Compound of nitric and hydrochloric acid. 
A'QUEDUCT (a'-kwe-dukt). A canal. 
A'QUEDUCT OF FALLO'PIUS. Facial nerve canal in temporal 
bone. 
A'QUEDUCT OF SYL'VIUS. Canal connecting third and 
fourth ventricles of brain. 
A'QUEOUS (a'-kwe-us). Watery; relating to water. 
A'QUEOUS EX'TRACT. Solid extracts, to prepare which 
water is used as a menstrum. 
A'QUEOUS HU'MOR. Clear alkaline fluid in aqueous chamber 
of eye. 
ARACHNI'TIS (ar-ak-ni'-tis). Inflammation of arachnoid 
membrane. 
ARACH'NOID (ar-ak'-noid). Having the appearance of a web. 
ARACH'NOID CAV'ITY. Cavity separating arachnoid and 
dura mater. 
ARACH'NOID MEM'BRANE. Delicate membrane between 
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AR'BOR VFTAJ. A ramous section of the cerebellum, having 
appearance of a tree. 
ARACHNOIDI TIS (a-rak-noi-d!'-tis). See Arachnitis. 
ARCH. Term applied to structures that are curved. 
ARCHEBI'OSIS (ar-ke-bl'-o-sis). Spontaneous generation. 
ARCHEGEN'ESIS (ar-ke-gen'-e-sis). See Archebiosis. 
ARCHESPO'RIUM (ar-ke-spo'-re-um). The nucleus cells of 
spore mother-cells, 
AR'CHETYPE (ar'-ke-tip). The first or original type. 
AR'CHIL (ar'-kil). A reddish-purple coloring agent. 
ARCHPTIS (ar-ki'-tls). Inflammation of the rectum. 
AR'CHOCELE (ar'-ko-seel). Rectal hernia. 
ARCHOPTO'SIS (ark-op-to'-sis). Rectal prolapse. 
ARCHORRHAGTA (ark-or-raj'-e-ah). Hemorrhage of the 
rectum. 
ARCHOSTENO'SIS (ark-os-te-no'-sis). Stricture of the rectum. 
AR'CIFORM (ar'-se-fcfrm). Bow-shaped; curved. 
ARCTA'TION. Constriction; contraction. 
AR'CUATE (ar'-ku-at). Arch-like. 
AR'CULUS (ar'-ku-lus). Arched support for bed-clothes to 
protect diseased parts. 
AR'CUS, An arch or ring. 
AR'CUS DENTA'LIS. The dental arch. 
AR'CUS SENI'LIS. Circular corneal opacity in aged person. 
AR'DENT. Burning; very hot. 
AR'DENT SPIR'ITS. Liquors containing alcohol. 
AR'DOR, Intense heat or burning. 
AR'DOR URPN./E. Stinging sensation during urination. 
A'RJEA (a'-rc-ah). A space having definite boundaries. 
A'REA GERMINATI'VA. Germinal area of embryo. 
A'REA PELLU'CIDA. Germinal area surrounding embryo. 
AREFAC'TION. Desiccation; drying process. 
ARE'NA. Sand; gravel. 
ARENA'TION. A hot sand-bath. 
ARE'OLA. A circular discoloration of skin. 
ARE'OLAS (a-re'-o-le). Interstitial space in connective tissue. 
ARE'OLAR, Relating to the areola. 
AREOM'ETER. Apparatus for determining specific gravity 
of liquids. 
ARGEN'TUM. Silver. 
ARGEN'TI NFTRAS. Lunar caustic; nitrate of silver. 
ARGIL'LA. Potter’s clay. ' 
/.R'GOL. Crude tartar. 
ARGYLL-ROB'ERTSON PUPIL. Pupil that responds to efforts 
of accommodation but not to light. ARGY'RIA. Discoloration of skin from prolonged use of silver 
salts. 
ARHI'NIA (ah-ri'-ne-ah). Absence of nose at birth. 
ARHYTH'MIC (ah-rith'-mik). Having no rythm; Irregular. 
ARISTOLO'CHIA (ar-is-to-16'-ke-ah). See Serpentaria. 
ARISTOLO'CHIN (ar-is-to-lo'-kin). Bitter principle of serpen- 
taria. 
ARM. Limb extending from shoulder to wrist. 
ARMIL'LA. The round ligament of the wrist. 
AR'NICA. Cardiac stimulant; stimulant to bruises. 
AR'NICIN. Arnica glucoside. 
ARO'MA (ah-ro'-mah). Odor. 
AROMAT'IC. Fragrant; spicy. 
ARREST'. To stop; delay. 
AR'ROWROOT. Pure starch of Maranta. 
ARSE'NIATE (ar-se'-ne-ate). Salt of arsenic acid. 
AR'SENIC. See Arsenium. 
ARSEN'IUM. A crystalline substance with metallic lustre; 
very poisonous. 
ARTE'RIA (ar-te'-re-ah). See Artery. 
ARTERIALIZA'TION. Oxidation of blood. 
ARTERIOG'RAPHY. Treatise on the arteries. 
ARTERIO'LiB REC'T.®. Yasa recta of kidney pyramids. 
ARTE'RIOLE (ar-te'-re-ol). A minute or ultimate artery. 
ARTE'RIO-SCLERO'SIS. Thickening of connective tissue of 
walls of artery. 
ARTERIOT'OMY. Cutting or opening of an artery. 
ARTERI'TIS (ar-te-ri'-tis). Inflammation of an artery, 
AR'TERY. Tubular canal conveying blood from the heart. 
ARTHRA'GRA (ar-thrag'-rah). Gout. 
ARTHRAL'GIA. Pain in a joint. 
AR'THRIC. See Arthritic. 
ARTHRIT'IC. Relating to a joint. 
ARTHRI'TIS (ar-thri'-tis). Inflammation of structures of a 
joint. 
ARTHRI'TIS DEFOR'MANS. Rheumatic affection of joint, 
with deformity. 
ARTHROC'ACE (ar-throk'-a-se). Arthritis with fungus granu- 
lations; caries. 
AR'THROCELE (ar'-thro-sel). Tumor of a joint. 
ARTHROCLA'SIA (ar-thro-kla'-se-ah). Operation correcting 
ankylosed joint. 
ARTHRODE'SIS (ar-thro-de'-sis). Curetting a joint. 
ARTHRO'DIA (ar-thro'-de-ah). Joint, nearly flat, having sliding 
movement. 
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ARTHROEMPY'ESIS (ar-thro-em-pi'-e-sis). Articular suppura- 
tion. 
ARTHROG'RAPHY. Treatise of the joints. 
ARTHROL'OGY. Treatise on the joints. 
ARTHRON'CUS. Inflammatory swelling of a joint. 
ARTHROP'ATHY (ar-throp'-a-the). Disease of a joint. 
ARTHROPYO'SIS (ar-thro-pi-o'-sis). See Arthroempyesis. 
AR'THRO-RHEU'MATISM. Articular rheumatism. 
ARTHRO'SIS. Connection by joints; asuture. 
ARTHROT'OMY (ar-throt'-o-me). Incision of a joint. 
ARTIC'ULAR. Relating to a joint. 
ARTIC'ULAR RHEU'MATISM. Rheumatism affecting a joint. 
ARTIC'ULATE. Jointed; clear; distinct. 
ARTIC'ULATE SPEECH. Pronunciation of words. 
ARTICULA'TION, A joint; distinct speech. 
ARTIC'ULO MOR'TIS. Moment of death. 
ARTIFI'CIAL. Not natural. 
ARTIFI'CIAL A'NUS. False opening in abdomen to allow 
feces to pass out. 
ARTIFI'CIAL RESPIRA'TION. Respiration by artificial means 
during asphyxia. 
ARYTE'NOID (ar-i-te'-noid). Shaped like a cup or pitcher. 
ARYTE'NOID CAR'TILAGES. Laryngeal cartilages. 
ARYTE'NOID MUS'CLE. A laryngeal muscle. 
ASAFET'IDA. A strong antispasmodic and stimulant. 
ASAPHI'A (as-a-fe'-ah). Imperfect articulation; muttering. 
ASBES'TOS. A fibrous mineral. 
ASCAR'ICIDE. Medicine destroying ascarides. 
ASCARIDI'ASIS. Presence of ascarides in the intestines. 
AS'CARIS (as'-ka-ris). A genus of nematoid worms. 
ASCEL'LA. Axilla. 
ASCHISTO-DAC'TYLUS (as-kis-to-dak'-ti-lus). Syndactylus; 
union of two or more digits. 
ASCI'TES (as-sl'-tez). Abdominal dropsy. 
ASCLE'PIAS (as-kle'-pe-as). Root of asclepias tuberosa; dia- 
phoretic and expectorant. 
AS'COS PORE. A sac-like fungus cell spore. 
ASEP'SIS (ah-sep'-sis). Without septic poisoning. 
ASEP'TIC. Not septic. 
ASEP'TOL. Antiseptic liquid resembling carbolic acid. 
ASITTA (a-sish'-e-a). Want of appetite. 
ASPAR'AGIN. Active crystalline principle of asparagus; a 
' diuretic. 
ASPARAGUS. Diuretic root; mild in action. 
ASPERGIL'LUS (as-per-jil'-lus). Certain species of fungi. ASPER'MATISM. Absence or non-emission of semen. 
ASPER'MOUS. Not containing seed. 
ASPER'SION. Sprinkling. 
ASPHAL'TUM (as-fal'-tunD. Native bitumen or mineral pitch. 
ASPHYX'IA. Literally without pulse due to lack of oxygen 
in the blood. 
ASPHYX'IA NEONATO'RUM. Asphyxia of new-born infants. 
ASPIDIOSPER'MINE. Crystalline alkaloid found in Que- 
bracho. 
ASPIRATION. Inspiration ; employment of aspirator. 
AS'PIRATOR. Apparatus for abstracting fluid or hair from 
cavities. 
ASSIMILATION. Absorption of nutritious elements. 
ASSO'CIATED MOVEMENTS. Simultaneous movements of 
muscles but not essential to complete movement. 
AS'SURIN, Certain brain tissue substance. 
ASTA'SIA (as-ta'-se-ah). Restlessness; absence of equilibrium. 
ASTEATO'SIS. Insufficient sebaceous secretion. 
ASTER. Karyokinetic changes in cell-division during fertili- 
zation. 
ASTER'ION. Junction of lamboid, parieto-mastoid, occipito- 
mastoid sutures. 
ASTERN'AL. Having no connection with the sternum. 
ASTER'NIA (ah-ster'-ne-ah). Absence or imperfect develop- 
ment of the sternum. 
ASTHE'NIA (ah-sthe'-ne-ah). Debility; weakness. 
ASTHENTC. Weak; feeble. 
ASTHENO'PI A (ah-sthe-no'-pe-ah). Term for painful vision. 
ASTH'M A (as'-mah). Periodic dyspnea with oppression due to 
spasm of bronchioles. 
ASTIG'MATISM. Defective vision due imperfect corneal 
meridians. 
ASTIGMOM'ETER. Apparatus for determining degree of 
astigmatism. 
ASTO'MATOUS, ASTO'MOUS. Mouthless; without an opening. 
ASTRAGALUS. The ankle bone; also a plant. 
ASTRAL. Pertaining to, or resembling stars. 
ASTRAPHO'BIA. Insane fear of lightning. 
ASTRICTION. Constipation; effect produced by an astrin- 
gent. 
ASTRIN'GENT. Agent contracting tissues, or stopping dis- 
charge; binding. 
ASY'LUM. A refuge for the Incapable and destitute. 
ABYM'METRY. Absence of symmetry. 
ASYNER'GIA. Want of cooperative action. 
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ASYNE'SIA (a-si-ne'-se-ah). Stupidity; unable to understand. 
ATAC'TIC (ah-tak'-tik), Irregular. 
ATAXAPHA'SIA. Inability to speak proper sentences. 
ATAX'IA, ATAX'Y. Abnormality of pulse; muscular incoor- 
dination. 
ATAX'IC. Relating to or affected with ataxia. 
ATE'LIA (a-te'-le-ah). Monstrosity due to imperfect 
ment of a part. 
ATHELAS'MUS (a-thel-as'-mus). Inability to suckle due im- 
perfect nipple. 
ATHERO'MA (ath-e-ro'-ma). An encysted tumor containing 
soft substance. 
ATHER'OMA DEGENERA'TION. Fatty degeneration of arte- 
rial walls. 
ATH'ETOID. Affected with athetosis. 
ATHETO'SIS. Involuntary irregular tremor of the hands and 
feet. 
ATHREP'SIA (a-threp'-se-ah). Imperfect or faulty nutrition, 
especially in children; anemia. 
AT'LAS. First cervical vertebrae. 
ATLEC'TASIS. Absence of dilatation or expansion of air-cells 
In fetal lungs. 
ATLOD'YMUS, Two-headed monster. 
ATMIDIAT'RICA. Vapor-treatment of disease. 
AT'MOGRAPH. A spirograph. 
ATMOM'ETER. Apparatus measuring exhalations. 
AT'MOSPHERE. The air, composed of oxygen, nitrogen, etc. 
ATMOSPHERIC. Relating to atmosphere. 
ATO'CIA (a-to'-se-ah). Sterility; barrenness. 
AT'OM. The smallest mass of a molecular element. 
ATOM'IC, Relating to an atom. 
ATOMTC WEIGHT. Ratio of weight of a given atom to an 
atom of hydrogen. 
AT'OMIZER. Apparatus converting a liquid into a tine spray. 
ATONTC. Affected with atony. 
AT'ONY (at'-d-ne). Lack of muscular tone ; debility. 
ATRABIL/IARY. Melancholy; relating to suprarenal bodies. 
ATRE'SIA (ah-tre'-se-ah). Imperforation; constriction, as im- 
perforate anus. 
ATRICH'IA or ATRICHI'ASIS (ah-trik'-e-a). Absence of hair. 
A'TRIUM. Cavity of cardiac auricle into which venous blood 
empties. 
ATROPHTA (ah-trof-e-ah). See Atrophy. 
ATROPHODER'MA. Dryness and atrophy of skin, usually 
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AT'ROPHY (at'-ro-fe). Decrease in size of a function or part, 
with loss of power. 
AT'ROPISM. Condition caused by using atropine. 
AT'TAR OF ROSE. Oil of rose. 
ATTEN'UANT. Diluting; thinning; increasing fluidity. 
ATTEN'UATED. Wasted; thinned; weakened in power. 
ATTENUATION. Dilution; weakening; thinning. 
ATTOL'LENS. Term given to muscles that “ lift up.” 
ATTRAC'TION. Force causing particles to unite. 
ATTRA'HENS. Applied to muscles that draw. 
ATTRI'TION (at-trish'-un). Chafing or rubbing of the skin. 
ATYP'IC (ah-tip'-ik). Unusual; irregular; not typical. 
AUD'IPHONE. Rubber instrument held between the teeth to 
increase sense of hearing. 
AUDITION (au-dish'-un). The act or sense of hearing. 
AUD'ITORY. Relating to hearing or organs of hearing. 
AUD'ITORY MEATUS. Temporal bone canals connected with 
ear. 
AUDTTORY NERVE. The nerve of hearing. 
AUD'ITORY OS'SICLES. Small bones of the middle ear. 
AU'RA (o'-rah). Sensation as of a soft blowing of air, usually 
preceding an epileptic fit. 
AU'RAL (o'-ral). Relating to the ear. 
AURAN'TIUM. The orange. 
AU'RIC (o'-rik). Relating to gold. 
AU'RICLE (o'-rikl). The external cartilage of ear; superior 
cavities of heart. 
AURIC'ULAR, Relating to the ear. 
AU'RIFORM, Having shape of an ear. 
AU'RIS. The ear. 
AU'RIST. An ear specialist. 
AU'RIUM TIN'NITUS. Ringing sounds in the ear. 
AU'RUM. Gold. 
AUSCULTA'TXON (os-cul-ta'-shun). Listening to sounds of an 
organ to determine its condition. 
AUTOCHTHONOUS (aw-tok'-thon-us). Formed where found; 
original. 
AUTOCINE'SIS. Voluntary. 
AUT'OCLAVE (awt'-o-clav). Steam-heat sterilizing apparatus. 
AUTOC'RASY. Independent force. 
AUTODIGES'TION. Digestion of stomach itself from action of 
gastric juices, 
AUTOGEN'ESIS. Spontaneous generation. 
AUTOGENETTC. Self-generating. 
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AUTO-INFEC'TION. Pelf-infection. 
AUTO-INOCULA'TION. Inoculation of a person caused by 
virus obtained from himself. 
AUTO-LARYNGOS'COPY. Self-examination of larynx. 
AUTOMATIC. Involuntary; having independent action. 
AUTOMATISM, State of doing things without consciousness. 
AUTON'OMY. Self-ruled; independent. 
AUTO-OPHTHALMOS'COPY. Self-examination of interior of 
eye. 
AU'TOPSY (aw'-top-sy). Examination after death. 
AUT'OSCOPE. An instrument used to examine one’s seif. 
AUTOS'COPY. Examination of one’s self. 
AUT'OSITE. The part of a double monster having proper 
organs that nourishes the other. 
AUTO-TOXE'MIA. Poisoned by one’s own secretions. 
AUTUM'NAL FE'VER. Malarial fever. 
AVE'NA SATI'VA. Oat. 
AVEU'GLE. Blind. 
AVOIRDUPOIS' (av-or-du-poiz'). A weight which gives 16 
ounces to the pound. 
AVUL'SION. Tearing a part away; extraction. 
AXIL'LA. The arm-pit. 
AX'ILLARY. Relating to the axilla. 
AX'ILLARY GLANDS. Lymphatic glands in the axillary 
space. 
AX'ILLARY PLEXUS. Network of axillary nerves. 
AX'IS. The second vertebra. 
AXUN'GIA (aks-un'-je-ah). Lard. 
AZ'OTE. Nitrogen. 
A'ZOTIZED. Nitrogenized. 
AZOTU'RIA. Unusual amount of urea in the urine. 
AZ'YGOS (az'-i-gos). Applied to parts that are single. 
AZ'YMOUS (az'-i-mus). Not fermented. 
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B. 
BACCHIA (bak-ke'-ah). Acne rosacea. 
BAC'CIFORM (bak'-se-form). Berry-shaped. 
BACTLLAR (bas'-l-lar). Shaped like little rods. 
BACIL'LUM (ba-sil'-lum). A cylindrical rod or pencil; a caus- 
tic pencil, 
BACIL'LUS. Genus of Schizomycetes. 
BACIL'LUS, COM'MA. The cholera bacillus. 
BACIL'LUS, KOCH’S. The tuberculosis bacillus. BACIL'LUS, KREBS-LOFF'LER (lef-ler). Diphtheria bacillus. 
BACTE'RIA (bak-te'-re-ah). Microorganisms; generally used 
as a synonym of Schizomycetes. 
BACTERID'IUM. Genus of bacteria; not universally accepted. 
BAC'TEROID. Rod-like to a bacterium. 
BACTERIOL'OGY. The science relating to bacteria. 
BACTE'RIUM. Rod-shaped microorganism. 
BAC'ULIFORM. Shaped like a rod. 
BAGNTO (ban'-yo). A bath house. 
BAG OF WATERS. Fetal membranes filled with the liquor 
amnli. 
BA'KERS’ ITCH. Psoriasis; inflammation caused by yeast. 
BA'KERS’ SALT. Subcarbonate of ammonia. 
BAL'ANO. The glans penis or clitoridis. 
BALANI'TIS (bal-a-ni'-tis). Superficial inflammation of the 
glans penis or clitoridis. 
BAL'ANUS. The glans penis or clitoridis; a suppository. 
BALBU'TIES (bal-bu'-shi-ez). Stammering. 
BALD'NESS. Absence of hair on part of head where it should 
be. 
BALLOTTE'MENT (bal-lot'-mong). A method of ascertaining 
pregnancy, by elevating womb with the finger in order to 
feel fetus fall back. 
BAL'MONY. A cathartic. 
BALNEOL'OGY (bal-ne-ol'-o-Je). The science of baths and 
bathing. 
BALNEOTHERAPY. Bath-treatment of diseases. 
BAL'NEUM. A sand or water bath. 
BALSAMA'TION. The act of embalming. 
BANT'INGISM. Dieting to reduce obesity. 
BAPTIST A (bap-tiz'-e-ah). Wild indigo; a laxative. 
BAR'BIERS (bar'-berz). Acute paralytic form of beriberi, fre- 
quent in India. 
BARESTHESIOM'ETER. Pressure-testing apparatus. 
BAROS'MA (bar-oz'-mah). South African shrubs from which 
buchu is obtained. 
BAR'REN. Sterile; not capable of bearing offspring. 
BARTHOLFNI’S GLANDS (bar-to-le'-nez). Two reddish glands 
at entrance of vagina. 
BARTHOLINI'TIS (bar-to-le-ni'-tis). Inflammation of glands 
of Bartholini, 
BAR'TON’S BAN'DAGE, Bandage for head and lower jaw. 
BAR'TON’S FRACTURE. Fracture of lower extremity of 
radius. 
BARYECOIA (bar-i-e-koi'-ya). Impaired hearing; deafness. 
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BARYGLOS'SIA (bar-i-glos'-se-ah). Slow speech. 
BARYPHO'NIA (bar-i-fo'-ne-ah). Hesitating speech. 
BARYTA (bar-e'-ta). Barium. 
BA'SAL GAN'GLIA. Ganglia situated at lower portion of 
brain. 
BASCULA'TION. Movement correcting retroversion of uterus. 
BASE. The lower extremity; a body capable of union with 
an acid. 
BA'SEDOW’S DISEASE'. Exophthalmic Goitre. 
BASE'MENT MEM'BRANE. Structureless delicate membrane 
below epithelium. 
BAS-FOND' (bah-fong'). Base of bladder. 
BA'SHAM’S MIX'TURE. Mixture of acetate of iron and am- 
monium. 
BASIARACHNI'TXS (bas-o-ar-ak-ni'-tis). Inflammation at lower 
portion of brain. 
BA'SIC. Relating to a base; bacillar. 
BASIFA'CIAL. Pertaining to the face as related to the base of 
skull. 
BASIHY'AL (bas-e-hi'-al). The hyoid arch bones. 
BAS'ILAR AR'TERY. Artery at base of brain. 
BAS'ILAR MEM'BRANE. Delicate cochleal membrane. 
BAS'ILAR PRO'CESS. Thick narrow part of occiput in front 
of great foramen. 
BASIL'IC VEIN. Largest arm-vein. 
BASIL'ICON OINT'MENT. A resin cerate. 
BA'SILYST. Apparatus for crushing fetal skull. 
BASIOCES'TRUM (baz-e-6-ses'-trum). See Basllyst. 
BA'SIO-GLOS'SUS. Hyo-glossus muscle arising from hyoid 
bone. 
BA'SION (ba'-se-on). Point on border of anterior occipital 
foramen lying in median line. 
BA'SIOTRIBE. See Basilyst. 
BASIOT'RIPSY. Crushing of the fetal head to permit delivery. 
BAS'TARD. An illegitimate or natural child. 
BATTARIS'MUS (bat-ta-riz'-mus). Stuttering. 
BAT'TLEDORE PLACEN'TA. Placenta, having cord inserted 
near the edge. 
BAUN'SCHEIDTISM (boun'-shit-ism). Counter-irritation 
caused by acupuncture and use of epispastics. 
BAYCU'RU (ba-koo'-roo). An astringent root. 
BDEL'LIUM (del'-e-um). An emmenagogue gum resembling 
myrrh. 
BEAK'ER (be'-ker). A glass vessel with a wide mouth. 
BEAR'BERRY. Uva Ui’si; a diuretic. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL BEAR'ING-DOWN. Contraction of uterus during parturition. 
BEBEE'RIN (be-be'-rin). Alkaloid from bebeeru-bark. 
BEBEE'RU (be-be'-roo). A febrifuge bark. 
BED'-SORE. Sore from continued occupation of a bed. 
BEEF-TEA'. An infusion of beef. 
BELLADON'NA. Anodyne; antispasmodic; mydriatic; very 
poisonous. 
BELLI'NI, DUCTS OF. Collecting tubules of kidneys. 
BELL’S PARAL'YSIS. Facial nerve paralysis, 
BEL'LY. The abdomen. 
BELT. A waist band; a zone. 
BELT, ABDOM'INAL. Elastic abdominal support. 
BENIGN', BENIG'NANT. Mild. 
BENZO'IC AC'ID. An antiseptic vegetable acid obtained from 
benzoin. 
BEN'ZOIN. A balsamic resin; antiseptic, stimulant and ex- 
pectorant. 
BEN'ZOL. Hydrocarbon ; coal-tar constituent. 
BER'BERIN. Barberry alkaloid; supposed tonic. 
BER'GAMOT, OIL OF. Essential oil; a perfume. 
BERTBERI (ber'-e-ber-e). Endemic Asiatic disease, with dysp- 
nea, anemia and paralysis. 
BER'TIN, BONES OF. Two small sphenoidal bones. 
BESTIALITY. Sexual intercourse with a beast. 
BE'TAIN (be'-tah-in). Alkaloid derived from sugar-beet; a 
leucomame. 
BETA-NAPH'THOL (ba-ta-naf-thol). See Naphthol 
BE'TEL (bc'-tel). A crystalline powder, composed chiefly of 
fragments of Areca nuts. 
BE'TOL. Naphthol-salicylic ether. 
BE'ZOAR (be'-zor). Concretion in Intestines of herbivorous 
animals. 
81. Prefix meaning “ two.” 
BIAC'CA. Lead carbonate. 
BIB'ULOUS. Having absorbent qualities. 
BICAP'ITATE. Possessing two heads. 
BICAP'SULAR. Possessing two capsules. 
BICAU'DATE. Possessing two tails. 
BICEPH'ALUS (bi-sef-a-lus). Possessing two heads. 
BI'CEPS (bi'-seps). Having two heads; applied to muscles. 
BICHAT', CANAL OF (be-shaw'). Artificial opening in pia- 
mater. 
BICIP'ITAL (bi-sip'-i-tal). Relating to the biceps. 
81-CON'CAVE. Concave on both surfaces. 
81-CON'VEX. Convex on both surfaces. 
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BICUS'PID. Having two cusps or points. 
BID'DER’S GANG'LION. Ganglion cells in auriculo-ventricu- 
lar groove of heart. 
BIDET' (be-da'). Apparatus for washing perineum and 
genitals. 
BIEN'NIAL (bi-en'-e-al). Occurring every other year. 
BI'FID. Cut into two parts; forked. 
BIFO'CAL. Having double focus. 
BIFO'RATE. With two pores. 
BIFUR'CATE. Having two branches. 
BIGEMTNAL BODIES. The corpora quadrigernina. 
BILAT'ERAL. With two sides. 
BILE PIG'MENTS. Bile-coloring matter. 
BILHAR'ZIA HEMATO'BIA. Worm in urinary organs pro- 
ducing hematuria. 
BIL'IARY. Relating to the bile. 
BIL'IARY DUCTS. Canals, connected with liver, carrying bile. 
BILICY'ANIN (bil-e-si'-a-nin). Violet-blue pigment resulting 
from oxidation of bilirubin. 
BILIFLAVTN (bil-e-flav'-in). Yellow pigment derived from 
bilirubin. 
BILIFULVIN (bil-e-ful'-vin). See Bilirubin. 
BILIFUS'CIN (bil-e-fus'-in). Deep-brown pigment of human 
bile. 
BILTN. Impure mixture of bile salts. 
BIL'IOUS. Pertaining to the bile. 
BILIPHE'IN (bil-e-fe'-in). Impure bilirubin. 
BILIPRA'SIN (bil-e-pra'-sin). Blackish-green pigment of gall- 
stones. 
BILIPUR'PIN. Purple extract of biliverdin. 
BILIPYR'RHIN (bil-e-pir'-in). Red pigment of bile. 
BILIRU'BIN. Red coloring matter of bile. 
BILIVER'DIN. Chief pigment in bile of herbivora. 
BILOB'ULAR (bi-lob'-u-lar). Possessing two lobes. 
BILOC'ULAR (bi-lok'-u-lar). Possessing two cells. 
BI'MANOUS (bi'-ma-us). Possessing two hands. 
BIMAN'UAL. Two-handed. 
BI'NARY (bi'-na-re). Combination of two elements. 
BINAU'RAL. Pertaining to both ears. 
BIND'ER. Abdominal bandage worn subsequent to labor. 
BINOC'ULAR. Pertaining to the two eyes. 
BINCC'ULUS. An eye bandage. 
BI'OBLAST (bi'-o-blast). Any kind of formative cell. 
BIOGEN'ESIS. The production of living things from living 
things; opposed to abiogenesis. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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BIOL'OGY (bi-01-o-je). The science of nature and living 
things. 
BIOL'YSIS (bi-ol'-i-sis). The cessation or destruction of life. 
BPOPLASM (bi'-o-plazm). Living matter; germinal matter. 
BI'OPLAST. A definite mass of bioplasm. 
BIOS'COPY. Examination to determine the presence of death. 
BIOSTAT'ICS. Vital statistics. 
BI'OTAXY (bi'-o-taks-e). A morphological classification of 
animals and plants. 
BIOT'IC (bi-ot'-ik). Relating to life. 
BIOT'ICS. Science of physiology. 
BIOT'OMY. Vivisection. 
BIPARI'ETAL (bi-pa-ri'-e-tal). Pertaining to parietal bones. 
BIP'AROUS (bip'-a-rus). Giving birth to twins. 
BIPO'LAR. Having two poles or prolongations. 
BIRD’S-NEST CELLS. Epithelial cell masses, in certain 
forms df cancer. 
BIRTH. Producing living things; act of being born. 
BISCHE (bish). Severe tropical endemic dysentery. 
BIS'MUTH. Light red crystalline metal with metallic lustre. 
BIS'TORT. Unofficial rhizome; mild astringent. 
BIS'TOURY (bis'-too-re). Small surgical knife. 
BIU'RET REACTION (bi-u'-ret). Violet color produced by 
adding a few drops of caustic potash and cupric sulphate 
to peptones; proteid test. 
BIVEN'TRAL. With two bellies. 
BLACK ASH. An astringent and tonic. 
BLACK DRAUGHT. Compound Infusion of senna. 
BLACK DROP. Vinegar of opium. 
BLACK HEADS. See Comedo. 
BLACK LEAD. Graphite; plumbago. 
BLACK TONGUE. Localized blackening of the papillae. 
BLACK WASH. Black mercurial lotion. 
BLAD'DER, The membranous sac receiving urine; any sac, 
BLAD'DER-WRACK. See Fucus Vesiculosis. 
BLANC (blong). >Vhite. 
BLAND. Of a mild nature; not irritating. 
BLANKS. Epileptic vertigo. 
BLASTE'MA (blas-te'-mah), Protoplasm ; formative matter. 
BLAS'TIDE (blas'-tid). The clear spot preceding nucleus in 
segments of ovum. 
BLASTOCAR'DIA. Germinal spot. 
BLASTODERM. The germinal, membranous cells of ovum. 
BLASTODER'MIC VESTCLE. Membranous covering of the 
yolk. 40 
BLAS'TOMERES (blas'-to-meers). Cell production of early 
period of segmentation of ovum, 
BLAS'TOSPHERE. Cell containing the blastomeres. 
BLAT'TA ORIENTA'LIS. Common cockroach powdered; 
action diuretic. 
BLAUD’S PILL, Chalybeate pill of one part of ferrous 
sulphate and two parts potassium carbonate. 
BLEACH'ING-POW'DER. Chlorinated lime. 
BLEAR EYE. An eye having ulcerated lids. 
BLEB. See Bulla. 
BLENNADENI'TIS (blen-ad-e-ni'-tis). Inflammation of folli- 
cles of mucous membrane. 
BLENNOPHTHAL'MIA. Catarrhal affection of conjunctiva; 
conjunctivitis. 
BLENNORRHA'GIA. Gonorrhea; purulent discharge from 
vagina. 
BLENNORRHE'A (blen-o-re'-ah). See Blennorrhagia. 
BLENNO'SIS. A mucous membrane disease, 
BLEPHARADENI'TIS (blef-ar-ad-e-ni'-tis). Inflammation of 
the Meibomian glands. 
BLEPHARI'TIS (blef-ar-i'-tis). Marginal Inflammation of eye- 
lids. 
BLEPHARO-ADENI'TIS. See Blepharadenitis, 
BLEPH'ARON. Eyelid. 
BLEPHARONCO'SIS. Formation of tumor of eyelid. 
BLEPHARON'CUS. A tumor of the eyelid. 
BLEPHAROPHIMO'SIS. Abnormal narrowness of opening 
between eyelids, 
BLEPHAROPLASTY. Formation of a new eyelid. 
BLEPHAROPLE'GIA (blef-a-ro-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis of eyelid. 
BLEPHAROPTO'SIS (blef-a-rop-to'-sis). See Blepharoplegia. 
BLEPHAROPYORRHEA. Purulent conjunctivitis. 
BLEPHAROSPASM. Spasmodic contraction of orbicularis 
palpebrarum muscle. 
BLEPHAROSTAT. Instrument holding eyelids apart during 
an operation. 
BLEPHAROSTENO'SIS. Constriction of palpebral Assure. 
BLIND. Inability to see; having no opening. 
BLIND'NESS. Condition of being blind. 
BLIND SPOT. Point where optic nerve enters retina. 
BLIS'TER. A large vesicle. 
BLOOD. Fluid coursing through veins, arteries, etc. 
BLOOD CASTS. Matter found in urine, being coagulated renal 
blood. 
BLOOD-CELLS. Blood corpuscles. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
BLOOD COR'PUSCLES. Reddish disks found in the blood; 
blood-cells. 
BLOOD CRYS'TALS. Hematoidin. 
BLOOD PLAS'MA. Liquid which carries the blood corpuscles. 
BLOOD POI'SONING. See Septicemia. 
BLOOD PLATES. Small circular discs of healthy blood. 
BLOOD'SHOT. A surface reddened by inflamed blood vessels. 
BLOOD'Y FLUX. Dysentery. 
BLOOD'Y SWEAT. See Ephidrosis. 
BLOW'PIPE. A tube employed to guide a small flame. 
BLUE DISEASE'. See Cyanopathy. 
BLUE FLAG. See Iris. 
BLUE MASS. Mercurial mass. 
BLUE OINTMENT. Mercurial ointment. 
BLUE PILL. Blue mass pill. 
BOD'Y. Entire animal organism; a corpse. 
BCET'TCHER’S BIS'MUTH TEST (bet'-cher’s). Test for sugar 
in urine using bismuth subnitrate. 
BOIL. Rounded inflammation skin, containing pus. 
BOL'DUS. Tonic and stimulant extract of Peumus Boldus. 
BO'LUS. A very large pill. 
BONE ASH. Remains of bones after burning. 
BONE'SET, See Eupatorium. 
BONE SET'TER. A quack surgeon. 
BORAC'IC AC'ID. See Boric Acid. 
BO'RAGE. Diaphoretic and demulcent plant. 
BO'RAX. An antiseptic; sodium borate. 
BORBORYG'MUS. Rumbling sounds caused by gas in the 
intestines. 
BOR'IC AC'ID. Mild antiseptic and detergent. 
BO'RO-GLYC'ERIDE. Mixture of 92 parts of glycerine and 
62 parts of boric acid. 
BOSS. Wide, flat projection. 
BOT. An insect depositing its eggs in the skin. 
BOTAL'LI, FORA'MEN OF. Oval opening connecting auricles 
of fetal heart. 
BOTHRIOCEPH'ALUS LA'TUS. The broad tapeworm. 
BOTULIN'IC ACTD. Substance found in decayed sausages. 
BOUGIE' (boo-zhe'). A steel or rubber rod for exploring or 
dilating canals, usually the urethra. 
BOUGIE', FIL'IFORM. A very small bougie. 
BOU'HOU (boo'-hoo). A certain form of malaria. 
BOUILLON (boo'-i-yong). Abroth; nutritive culture medium. 
BOUR'DONET (boor'-do-na). Small roll of lint. 
BOURDONNE'MENT (boor-don'-mong). A buzzing sound. 
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BOUTONNIERE OPERA'TION (boo-ton-ne-ar'). An operation 
on urethra for cure of stricture. 
BOU'TONS TER'MINALS (boo'-tong). Abnormal size of sen- 
sory nerve terminals. 
BOW'ELS. The intestines. 
BOW LEG. Outward curvature of lower legs. 
BOW'MAN’S GLANDS. Tubular glands having yellow pig- 
ment, in submucous layer of olfactory region of nose. 
BRACH'IAL (brak'-e-al). Relating to the arm. 
BRACHTAL ARTERY. Main arterial branch for upper arm. 
BRACH'IAL GLANDS. Lymphatic glands of the arm. 
BRACHIAL'GIA (brak-e-al'-je-ah). Pain in the arm. 
BRACHTUM. The upper arm above elbow. 
BRACHYCEFHAL'IC (brak-e-se-fal'-ik). Term applied to a 
very broad skull. 
BRACHYDAC'TYLOUS, Short-flngered; short-toed. 
BRACKYMETRO'PIA (brak-e-me-tro'-pe-ah). See Myopia. 
BRADYCAR'DIA. Slow action of pulse or heart. 
BRADYLA'LIA (brad-i-la'-le-ah). Hesitating utterance. 
BRADYPEP'SIA (brad-e-pep'-se-ah). Slow, sluggish digestion; 
dyspepsia. 
BRADYPH A'SIA (brad-e-fa'-ze-ah). Impediment of speech. 
BRAIDTSM. Hypnotism. 
BRAIN FE'VER. See Meningitis. 
BRAIN PAN. Cranium. 
BRAIN SAND. Cerebral mineral matter. 
BRANCH. An arm-like division; an off-shoot. 
BRASH. An affection of the skin; alimentary canal disorder. 
BRASH, WAT'ER. See Pyrosis. 
BRAYE'RA (bra-e'-ra). An anthelmintic plant. 
BREECH. The buttocks. 
BREECH PRESENTATION. Fetal buttocks presented at 
mouth of uterus. 
BREG'ENIN. Crystalline matter in cerebral tissue. 
BREG'MA. Point of union of sagittal and coronal sutures; 
the anterior fontanel. 
BRICK-LAYER’S ITCH. Cutaneous affection of hands. 
BRICK-MAKER’S ANE'MIA. See Anchylostomiasis. 
BRIGHT’S DISEASE. Kidney disease with persistent albu- 
minuria. 
BROAD LIG'AMENT. Suspensory ligament of uterus and 
liver. 
BRO'MAL HY'DRATE. Soluble crystalline substance used as 
> a local irritant. 
BRO'MIDE (bro'-mid). Compound with bromine as a base. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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BROMIDRO'SIS (bro-mi-dro'-sis). Perspiration having a foul 
odor. 
BRO'MINE, BRO'MUM. A volatile liquid, brownish red, 
poisonous and having deadly fumes. 
BRO'MISM. Condition produced from continued use of bro- 
mides. 
BRO'MOFORM. Colorless bromide having anesthetic prop- 
erties. 
BRON'CHI (bron'-ki). Plural of bronchus. 
BRON'CHIAL. Relating to the bronchi. 
BRONCHIEC'TASIS(brong-ke-ek'-ta-sis). Bronchial dilatation. 
BRON'CHIOLE (brong'-ke-ol). Very small bronchial division, 
BRONCHIOLI'TIS (bron-ke-o-li'-tis). Inflammation of the 
bronchioles. 
BRONCHI'TIS. Inflammation of bronchial tubes. 
BRON'CHOCELE (bron'-ko-sel). Goitre. 
BRONCH'OPLASTY. Plastic tracheal surgery. 
BRON'CHO-PNEUMON'IA. Bronchitis and lung inflamma- 
tion. 
BRONCHORRHE'A. Bronchial discharge. 
BRONCHOT'OMY. Surgical opening of larynx, trachea or 
bronchus. 
BRONCH'US. One of two tracheal branches. 
BROOD-CELLS. Cells that develop other cells. 
BROOM. See Scoparius. 
BROWN MIX'TURE. Compound glycyrrhiza mixture. 
BRU'CINE (bru'-sin). C2=H261Sr204; alkaloid of nux vomica. 
BRU'IT (brew'-e). Sound detected during auscultation. 
BRUTT DU DPABLE (brew'-e-du-de'-ah-bl). Buzzing sound 
in a vein. 
BRUN'NER’S GLANDS. Racemose glands of duodenum. 
BRYG'MUS (brig'-mus). See Odontoprisis. 
BRYO'NIA (br!-o'-ne-ah). Hydragogue cathartic root. 
BRYOPLAS'TIC. Applied to fungoid tissue growth. 
BU'BO. Inflammation of Inguinal lymphatic gland. 
BUBONAL'GIA (bu-bon-al'-ge-ah). Inguinal pains. 
BUBON'IC (bti-bon'-ik). Relating to a bubo. 
BUBON'OCELE. Inguinal hernia, but not through external 
ring. 
BUBON'ULUS. Dorsal lymphangitis of penis. 
BUC'CA (buk'-ka). The cheek. 
BUC'CAL (buk'-al). Relating to the cheek. 
BUC'CINATOR (buk'-si-na-tor). A muscle of the cheek. 
BU'CHU (bu'-ku). Genito-urinary tonic; diuretic leaves of 
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BUCK'BEAN. Bitter tonic and vermifuge. 
BUCNE'MIA (buk-ne'-me'-ah). Inflammatory disease of the 
leg. 
BUF'FY COAT. White upper layer of blood clot. 
BUGAN'TIA (bu-gan'-she-ah). A chilblain. 
BU'GLEWEED, Mild astringent plant. 
BULB. Rounded enlargement of vessel or canal. 
BUL'BAR. Pertainlngto eyeball, medullaoblongata or a bulb. 
BUL'BAR PARALYSIS. Paralysis duo to medullary lesion. 
BUL'BUS ARTERIO'SUS. Dilatation of aortal bulb. 
BULIM'IA (bu-lim'-e-ah). Morbid appetite. 
BUL'LA. Rounded cutaneous inflammation containing serous 
fluid; a part of the ear. 
BUL'LATE (bul'-at). Having vesicles ; blistered. 
BUN'ION (bun'-yun). Painfully enlarged bursa of foot. 
BUR'DOCK (bir'-dok). Root having diuretic and aperient 
qualities. 
BURETTE' (bu-ret'). A graduated, narrow-necked tube. 
BUR'SA (ber'-sa). A pouch or sac usually separating parts of 
skeleton. 
BUR'SAL (ber'-sal). Relating to a bursa. 
BURSI'TIS (ber-si'-tis). Inflammation of a bursa. 
BUT'TER. Fatty matter of milk; vegetable substance re- 
sembling butter. 
BUT'TER OF AN'TIMONY. Liquor antlmonii chloridl. 
BUT'TER OF CACA'O. See Theobroma. 
BUT'TER OF TIN. Stannic chloride. 
BUT'TER OF ZINC. Zinc chloride. 
BUT'TERNUT. See Juglans. 
BUT'TOCKS, The nates. 
BUT'TONBUSH. Bark having tonic and febrifuge properties. 
BUTTON SNAKE'ROOT. Root having diuretic and em- 
menagogue properties. 
BU'TYL CHLO'RAL. See Chloral Butylicum. 
BUTYRA'CEOUS (bu-te-ra'-se-us). Having appearance of or 
pertaining to butter. 
BUTY'ROUS (bu-ty'-rus). See Butyraceous. 
c. 
CACA'O (ka-ka'-o). See Theobroma. 
CACA'TION (kak-a'-shun). Defecation. 
CACE'MIA (kak-e'-me-ah). Abnormal condition.of the blood. 
CACHELCOM'A (kak-el-kom'-ah). A malignant ulcer. CACHEX'IA (kak-ex'-e-ah). Defective nutrition caused by 
constitutional diseases, as syphilis, etc. 
CACHINNA'TION (kak-in-a'-shun). Loud, unrestrained laugh- 
ter. 
CACHOU' (ka shoo'). A small aromatic granule used as a 
breath perfume. 
CACOCHO'LIA (kak-o-ko'-le-ah). Abnormal condition of bile. 
CACOCHYLTA (kak-o-ki'-le-ah). Defective chyle formation 
and absorption. 
CACOCHYM'IA (kak-o-ki'-me-ah). Unhealthy state of humors. 
CACOCOL'PIA (kak-o-kol'-pe-ah). Vulvular gangrene. 
CACOD'ES (kak-od'-ez). Having a foul odor. 
CACOE'THES (kak-d-e'-thez). Having an undesirable habit; a 
bad condition. 
CACOGALAC'TIA (kak-o-gal-ak'-te-ah). Producing unhealthy 
milk. 
CACOGAS'TRIC (kak-o-gas'-trik). Dyspeptic. 
CACOGEN'ESIS. Production of abnormal or malformed 
species. 
CACOPH'ONY (kak-off'-o-ne). Disordered, unpleasant voice. 
CACOPLAS'TIC. Imperfect organization. 
CACOSO'MIUM (kak-o-so'-me-um). A pest house. 
CACOSPER'MIA. Unhealthy state of semen. 
CACOSPHYX'IA. Imperfect condition of pulse. 
CACOSPLANCH'NIA (kak-o-splank'-ne-ah). Condition caused 
by indigestion. 
CACOTHANA'SIA (kak-o-than-a'-se-ah). Term applied to a 
violent death. 
CACOTHY'MIA (kak-o-thy'-me-ah). Mental aberration; de- 
pravity. 
CACOTRICH'IA (kak-o-trik'-e-ah). A hair disease. 
CACOT'ROPHY. Disordered nutrition. 
CADA'VER. A dead body ; a corpse. 
CADAV'ERINE. Ptomaine found in decaying animal tissue. 
CAD'MIUM. A silver-white metal. 
CADU'CA. Thickened mucous membrane of uterus. 
CADU'CITY. Weakness of old age. 
CAF'FEA. Coffee. 
CAF'FEIN (kaf-fene). Alkaloid of coffee. 
CAFFE'INISM. Condition due to overdose of caffeine. 
CAIS'SON DISEASE (ka'-son). Phenomena produced by work- 
ing in compressed atmosphere. 
CAL'ABAR BEAN. See Physostigma. 
CALAMUS. Aromatic digestive stimulant. 
CALAMUS SCRIPTO'RIUS. Inferior angle of fourth ventricle. 
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CALCA'NEUM (kal-ka'-ne-um). The heel-bone, the largest 
bone of the foot. 
CALCA'REOUS. Pertaining to or containing lime. 
CALCIFICATION. Impregnation of tissues with lime salts. 
CALCIG'EROUS CELLS. External dentine cells. 
CALCINATION. Expulsion of volatile constituents of a sub- 
stance by exposing to great heat. 
CAL'CIS, OS. The heel-bone. 
CAL'CIUM. A pale yellow metal, the basic principle of 
lime. 
CALCULIF'RAGOUS. Agent capable of dissolving stone in 
the bladder. 
CAL'CULUS. Concretion resembling a stone, forming in an 
animal. 
CAL'CULUS, NA'SAL. See Rhinolith. 
CAL'CULUS, RE'NAL. Stone in the kidney. 
CAL'CULUS, VESTCAL. Stone in the bladder. 
CALDA'RIUM. A hot bath. 
CALEFA'CIENT. Producing sensation of heat. 
CALEN'DULA, The marigold; stimulant and resolvent. 
CAL'ENTURE. Tropical term for sunstroke. 
CALF (kaf). The bunch of muscles below the knee. 
CA'LICES OF KID'NEYS. Urine-collecting tubes of kidneys. 
CAL'IPER. Compass used to ascertain diameters. 
CALISA'YA. Cinchona. 
CALISTHEN'ICS. A system of methodical movements in 
gymnastics. 
CALLOS'ITY. Cutaneous induration. 
CAL'LOUS. Hardened; indurated; insensible. 
CAL'LUS. Bony tissue-growth forming around a fracture. 
CAL'MATIVE. Agent producing quiet; a sedative. 
CAL'OMEL. A purgative composed of mercurous chloride. 
CALOR'IC. Heat. 
CALORIFA'CIENT. Agent producing heat. 
CALORIM'ETER. Apparatus for determining heat in a body. 
CALUM'BO. A bitter tonic. 
CALVA'RIA. The upper skull bone. 
CALVIT'IES (kal-vish'-e-ez). Baldness. 
CALX (kalks). The heel; an oxide; calcined lime. 
CA'LYX (ka'-liks). Singular of calices. 
CAMBO'GIA. Gamboge; a drastic hydragogue cathartic. 
CAM'ERA COR'DIS. The membrane which surrounds the 
heart. 
CAM'ERA OC'ULI. Chamber of the eye. 
CAM'OMILE. Chamomile; anthemis ; atonic. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL CAM'PHOR. A stearopten, volatile oil; antispasmodic; ano- 
dyne. 
CAMPIM'ETER. See Perimeter. 
CAMP'SIS. Curvature of limb without fracture. 
CANADA BAL'SAM. Balsam of flr. 
CANADA SNAKE'-ROOT. Wild ginger; a stimulant. 
CANA'DIAN HEMP. An emetic and cathartic. 
CANADOL. A local anesthetic obtained from petroleum. 
CANAL'. A tubular vessel for conveyance of fluids. 
CANAL' OF COR'TI. Cochleal canal. 
CANAL' OF COCH'LEA. Spiral tube in cochlea. 
CANAL' OF FONTANA. Canal supposed to exist between iris 
and ciliary muscle in lower animals. 
CANAL' OF NUCK. A cylindrical canal formed around the 
round ligaments of uterus. 
CANAL' OF SCHLEMM. A small canal at junction of cornea 
and sclerotica. 
CANALIC'ULUS (kan-a-lik'-u-lus). A small channel. 
CAN'CELLOUS. Having the appearance of lattice work. 
CAN'CER. See Carcinoma. 
CAN'CROID. Resembling a cancer; an epithelioma. 
CAN'CRUM (kang'-krum), A canker or cancer. 
CAN'CRUM O'RIS. Gangrenous stomatitis. 
CANE SU'GAR. See Saccharum. 
CANINE' (ka-nin'). Relating to a dog. 
CANINE' MAD'NESS. Hydrophobia. 
CANINE' TEETH. The cuspids. 
CANIT'IES (ka-nish'-e-ez). Grayness of hair. 
CAN'KER. A sore having nature of a cancer. 
CAN'NABIS. An aphrodisiac and antispasmodic. 
CAN'NULA (kan'-u-lah). A small metal or rubber tube. 
CAN'THAL. Relating to the canthus. 
CANTHARTDES. A vesicant; Irritant to genital organs. 
CANTHAR'IDIN. Blistering principle of cantharides. 
CAN'THARIS. Spanish Fly. See Cantharides. 
CANTHI'TIS (kan-thi'-tis). Inflammation of canthus. 
CANTHOT'OMY. Excision of the canthus. 
CAN'THUS. Angle resulting from union of upper and lower 
eyelids. 
CAOUT'CHOUC (koo'-chook). Milky juice of a tree; elastic 
and insoluble in ordinary liquids. 
CAP'ILLARY. A hair-like blood-vessel. 
CAP'ITAL. Chief; important. 
CAPITA'TUM. The os magnum. 
CAPSEL'LA. Shepherd’s purse; a hemostatic. 
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CAP'SICUM. Cayenne pepper; vesicant and tonic. 
CAP'SULE (kap'-sul). An enclosing membrane. 
CAP'SULE OF GLIS'SON. Connective tissue around liver 
vessels. 
CAP'SULE, SUPRARE'NAL. Triangular flattened body at 
top of kidneys. 
CAPSULI'TIS (kap-su-li'-tis). Inflammation of capsule of 
crystalline lens. 
CAPSULOT'OMY. Capsular division of crystalline lens. 
CAP'SULAR. Relating to a capsule. 
CAP'UT. The head. 
CAP'UT CO'LI. See Cecum, 
CAP'UT SUCCEDA'NEUM (suk-se-da'-ne-um). Edematous con- 
dition of scalp of presenting fetus. 
CAR'AMEL. A product of burnt sugar. 
CAR'AWAY. See Carum. 
CARBOLTC ACTD. Antiseptic and disinfectant; phenol. 
CAR'BON. A non-metallio element, the constituent of atmos- 
phere, coal, charcoal, diamond and graphite. 
CAR'BONATE. Product resulting from union of carbonic acid 
and a base. 
CAR'BONATED. Charged with carbonic acid. 
CARBONE'MIA. Excessive amount of carbon in the blood. 
CARBON'IC AC'ID. Name commonly used for carbon dioxide 
or carbonic anhydrid. 
CARBONIZA'TION. The formation of carbon from various 
substances. 
CARBUN'CLE. A rounded, sloughing, subcutaneous inflam- 
mation. 
CARCINO'MA (kar-se-no'-ma). Cancer; a tumor consisting of 
epithelial elements. 
CARCINO'MA, ENCEPH'ALOID. Term applied to soft can- 
cer. 
CARCINO'MA, MELANO'DES. A melanotic cancer. 
CARCINO'MA, SCIR'RHUS. A hard tumor. 
CARCINOM'ATIS. Relating to a carcinoma. 
CARCINO'SIS. Rapid formation of cancer. 
CAR'DAMOM. A spicy aromatic seed. 
CAR'DIA (kar'-de-ah). The heart. 
CAR'DIAC. Relating to the heart. 
CARDIAG'RA (kar-de-ag'-rah). See Cardlalgia. 
CARDIAL'GIA. Heartburn; pain in the heart. 
CARDIATRO'PHIA. Atrophy of heart. 
CARDIEC'TASIS (kar-de-ek'-ta-sis). Cardiac dilatation. 
CAR'DINAL. Principal part; important. 
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CAR'DINAL VEINS. Reins that are parallel with dorsal 
aorta. 
CAR'DIOCELE (kar'-de-o-sel). Cardiac hernia. 
CARDIODYN'IA (kar-de-o-din'-e-ah). See Cardialgia. 
CARDIOG'MUS. Cardialgia; a vague term for various heart 
diseases. 
CAR'DIOGRAPH. Instrument which records cardiac move- 
ments. 
CARDIOG'RAPHY. Graphic description of heart. 
CARDIOL'OGY. treatise on the heart. 
CARDIOPAL'MUS (kar-de-o-par-mus). Cardiac palpitation. 
CARDIORHEX'IS. Rupture of the heart. 
CARDIOSTENO'SIS. Stenosis of cardiac orifices. 
CARDIOT'OMY. Excision of heart. 
CARDIOT'ROMUS (kar-de-ot'-rd-mus). Cardiac fluttering. 
CARDI'TIS (kar-dl'-tis). Cardiac inflammation. 
CAR'DUUS (kar'-du-us). A bitter tonic. 
CA'RIES. Inflammation and decay of bone. 
CA'RIOUS (ka'-re-ous). Relating to caries. 
CARMINATIVE. Agent expelling gas from stomach and 
intestines. 
CAR'MINE. A red coloring agent obtained from cochineal. 
CARNAU'BA (kar-no'-ba). A Brazilian alterative. 
CAR'NEOUS. Fleshy; relating to flesh. 
CARNIFICA'TION. Conversion of a part to a mass similar to 
flesh. 
CAR'NIN. A meat extract leucomaine. 
CARNIV'OROUS. Flesh-eating. 
CAR'NOSE. Flesh-like. 
CARO'BA. Brazilian tonic and alterative. 
CAROT'IC (ka-rot'-ik). Stupefying. 
CAROT'ID (ka-rot'-id). Term applied to great arteries of neck. 
CAR'PAL (kar'-pal). Relating to the wrist. 
CARPHOL'OGY (kar-fol'-o-ge). Clutching the bed-clothes dur- 
ing delirium. 
CAR'PUS. The wrist. 
CAR'RON OIL. Equal parts of linseed oil and lime water; a 
remedy for burns. 
CAR'THAMUS, American saffron. 
CAR'TILAGE. Gristle; embryonic bones of fetus. 
CAR'TILAGE OF SANTORI'NI. The corniculum laryngis. 
CAR'TILAGE OF WRIS'BERG. Cuneiform cartilage. 
CA'RUM (ka'-rum). Caraway seeds; an aromatic fruit. 
CAR'UNCLE (kar'-rung-kl). A small, painful, rounded growth 
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CARUN'CULAi (kar-ung'-ku-le). The nymphse. 
CARUN'CUL/E MYRTIFOR'MES. Shriveled remains of 
ruptured hymen. 
CA'RUS (ka'-rus). Deep coma. 
CARYOPHYL'LUS (kar-i-o-fil-us). Cloves. 
CAS'CA BARK. A drug whose action resembles that of 
digitalis. 
CASCA'RA SAGRA'DA. Sacred bark; a remedy for constipa- 
tion. 
CASCARIL'LA (kas-ka-ril'-ah). Aromatic stimulant, 
CA'SEIN (ka'-se-in), Principal proteid of milk. 
CA'SEOUS. Relating to cheese. 
CAS'SIA, A gentle laxative. 
CASTA'NEA. Chestnut leaves. 
CAS'TOR OIL. See Ricini. 
CASTRA'TION. Removal of testicles or ovaries; unsexing. 
CATACAU'SIS. Spontaneous combustion. 
CATAC'LASIS (kat-ak'-la-sis). Fracture ; palpebral eversion. 
CATACLEI'SIS (kat-a-kly'-sis). Palpebral adhesion. 
CATACLYSM (kat-a-klizm). A violent shock. 
CATALEPSY (kat'-a-lep-se). A nervous disease, with loss of 
consciousness and muscular power. 
CATAL'YSIS (kat-al'-i-sis). Change in a substance caused by 
a body which is not affected itself. 
CATAME'NIA (kat-a-me'-ne-ah). The menses. 
CATAME'NIA ALBA. Leucorrhea. 
CATAPHA'SIA (kat-af-a'-ze-ah). Speech disorder, characterized 
by continued repetition of same words. 
CATAPH'ORA (kat-af'-o-rah). Periodical coma. 
CATAPLASM (kat'-a-plazm). A poultice. 
CATARACT (kat'-a-rakt). Opacity of crystalline lens. 
CATARRH' (kat-tar'). Inflammation of a mucous membrane. 
CATASTAL'TIC (kat-as-tal'-tic). Agent checking evacuations. 
CATAT'ONY (kat-at'-o-ne). See Katatonia. 
CAT'ECHU (kat'-e-chu). A powerful astringent. 
CAT'-GUT. Narrow cord made out of intestines of sheep; a 
ligature. 
CATHAR'SIS (kath-ar'-sis). Action of a cathartic. 
CATHAR'TIC. A medicine causing intestinal evacuations. 
CATHAR'TIN (kath-ar'-tin). Bitter principle of senna. 
CATH'ETER (kath'-e-ter). Instrument used to empty the 
bladder. 
CATH'ODE (kath'-6d). A negative electrode. 
CATHOL'ICON. A “ cure all.” 
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CAT'NEP. Tonic and antispasmodic; a popular remedy. 
CATOPTRICS (kat-op'-triks). Science treating of reflection of 
light. 
CAT’S'EYE. An affection of the eye characterized by a yellow 
reflection behind pupil. 
CAT’S'PURR. Thrill heard in some cases of cardiac diseases. 
CAU'DAD (kaw'-dad). Relating to posterior extremity. 
CAU'DAL (kaw'-dal). Relating to a tail. 
CAU'DATE (kaw'-dat). Having a tail. 
CAUL. The omentum; the amnion. 
CAULIFLOWER EXCRES'CENCE. Epithelioma of uterus. 
CAUS'TIC. A burning substance used locally to destroy tissues. 
CAUS'TIC, LU'NAR. Silver nitrate pencils. 
CAU'TERY. An agent destroying tissues. 
CAU'TERY, ACTUAL. Hot iron applied locally. 
CAU'TERY, POTENTIAL. The using of a caustic. 
CAV'A (kav'-ah). A large vein emptying its contents into the 
right auricle. 
CAV'ERNOUS (kav'-er-nus). Having or relating to cavities. 
CAV'ERNOUS BODTES. Corpora cavernosa of penis or 
clitoridis. 
CAV'ERNOUS SI'NUS. Channel on both sides of sphenoid. 
CAV'ERNOUS TU'MOR. Angioma. 
CAV'ITY (kav'-i-te). A hole; a rounded depression. 
CAY'ENNE PEPPER (ka'-Cn). See Capsicum. 
CE'CAL (se'-kal). Relating to the cecum. 
CE'CUM (se'-kum). The caput coli or blind intestine, a portion 
of large intestine. 
CEL'ANDINE (sel'-an-d!n). See Chelidonium. 
CEL'ERY (sel'-e-re). A valuable nervine and tonic. 
CE'LIA (se'-le-ah). The belly. 
CE'LIAC (se'-le-ak). Relating to the belly. 
CE'LIAC AXIS. Arterial trunk of abdominal aorta. 
CE'LIAC GANG'LION. Semilunar ganglion 
CELIADELPH'US (se-le-ah-delf'-us). Abdominal-joined mon- 
ster. 
CELIAL'GIA (se-le-al'-je-ah). Abdominal pain. 
CELL (sfil). A minute mass of protoplasm, generally contain- 
ing a nucleus. 
CELL'ULAR (sel-u-lar). Having cells or relating to cells. 
CELL'ULAR TIS'SUE. Areolar connective tissue. 
CELL'ULE (sel'-ul). A small cell, or cavity. 
CELLULITIS (sel-u-li'-tis). Inflammation of areolar tissue. 
CELOSO'MUS (sel-o-so'-mus). A monster with abdominal 
malformation. CELOT'OMY. See Herniotomy. 
CEMEN'TUM (se-men'-tum). Cement. 
CENESTHE'SIS. Sensibility; the knowledge of self-existence. 
CENO'SIS (sen-o'-sis). A discharge. 
CEN'TER. A middle point. 
CEN'TIGRADE THERMOM'ETER. A thermometer having 
100 degrees between freezing and boiling points. 
CEN'TIGRAMME. 0.01 gramme, 0.154323 grains. 
CEN'TILITRE. One-hundredth part of a litre; 0.6102 cubic 
inches. 
CEN'TI METRE. One-hundredth part of a meter ; 0.39371 inches. 
CEN'TRAD (sen'-trad). In a central direction. 
CEN'TRIC. Relating to a centre. 
CENTRIF'UGAL (sen-trif'-u-gal). Flying from a central point. 
CENTRIP'ETAL (sen-trip'-e-tal). Moving in a central direction. 
CENTRUM. See Center. 
CEN'TRUM COMMU'NE. Solar plexus. 
CEPHALA'GRA (sef-al-a'-grah). Pain in the head; headache. 
CEPHALAL'GIA (sef-al-al'-ge-ah). See Cephalagra. 
CEPHALEDE'MA (sef-al-e-de'-mah), Edema of the head. 
CEPHALHEMATO'MA. A tumor of the head. 
CEPHALTC (sef-al'-ik). Relating to the head. 
CEPHAL'IC VEIN. Vein of upper arm emptying into axillary 
vein. 
CEPHAL'IC VER'SION. Fetal inversion to induce head pres- 
entation. 
CEPHALI'TIS (sef-al-i'-tis). Cerebral inflammation. 
CEPHALODYN'IA (sef-a-10-din'-e-ah). Headache ; pain in the 
head. 
CEPHALOG'RAPHY (sef-al-og'-rii-fe). A description of the head. 
CEPH'ALOID (sef'-a-loid). Resembling a head. 
CEPHALOL'OGY. A treatise on the head. 
CEPHALO'MA (sef-al-6m'-ah), Encephaloid tumor. 
CEPHALOM'ETER. An instrument for measuring the head. 
CEPHALOM'ETRY. Science of head measurement. 
CEPHALOP'AGUS. Double monster joined only by the heads. 
CEPH'ALOSTAT. A head supporter. 
CEPHALOT'OMY (sef-a-lot'-6-me). Craniotomy. 
CEPH'ALOTRIBE. Instrument used to perform craniotomy. 
CEPH'ALOTRIPSY (sef-a-16-trip-se). See Craniotomy. 
CE'RA (se'-rah). Wax. 
CERA'CEOUS (se-ra'-she-ns). Waxy. 
CE'RATE (se'-rat). An unguent, with wax the vehicle. 
CERATI'TIS (ser-a-ti'-tis). See Keratitis. 
CE'RATO. See Kerato. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL CER'ATOCELE (ser'-a-to-sel). See Keratocele. 
CERA'TUM (se-ra'-tum). A cerate. 
CERCH'NUS (serk'-nus). Hoai-seness. 
CERCOMO'NAS INTESTINA'LIS. Protozoa present In some 
cases of diarrhea. 
CE'REAL (se'-re-al). Grain; relating to grain. 
CEREBELLI'TIS (ser-e-bel-i'-tis). Inflammation of the cere- 
bellum. 
CEREBEL'LUM (ser-e-bel'-lum). Posterior portion of brain; 
the little brain. 
CER'EBRAL (ser'-e-bral). Pertaining to the brain. 
CEREBRASTHE'NIA (ser-e-bras-the'-ne-ah\ SeePhrenasthenia. 
CEREBRA'TION (ser-e-bra'-shun). Action of the brain. 
CER'EBRIN (ser'-e-brin). Substance extracted from brain- 
tissue. 
CEREBRIN'ACIDES. Cerebrose matter of brain-tissue. 
CEREBRI'TIS (ser-e-bri'-tis). Inflammation of the brain. 
CER'EBROSE (ser'-e-bi’oz). Sacchariferous substance in the 
brain-tissue. 
CER'EBROSIDES. See Cerebrinacides. 
CER'EBRO-SPI'NAL. Pertaining to spinal cord and brain. 
CER'EBRO-SPI'NAL FE'VER. Cerebro-spinal meningitis. 
CER'EBRO-SPI'NAL MENINGI'TIS. Usually fatal disease, 
consisting of inflammation of meninges of brain and spinal 
cord, fever and skin eruption. 
CER'EBRUM (ser'-e-brum). Upper and principal part of the 
brain. 
CE'RIUM (se'-re-um). A metal resembling iron in appear- 
ance. 
CERO'MA (se-ro'-mah). Amyloid degeneration. 
CERU'MEN (ser-u'-men). Ear-wax. 
CER'VICAL (sir'-ve-kl). Pertaining to the neck, as neck of 
uterus. 
CER'VIX (sir'-viks). The neck. 
CESA'REAN OP'ERATION. Removal of fetus through an 
opening made in uterus and abdomen. 
CEST'ODE. A genus of broad worms. 
CETA'CEUM (se-ta'-se-um). Spermaceti. 
CETRA'RIA (se-tra'-re-ah). Iceland moss, 
CETRA'RIN. The bitter tonic principle of Iceland moss. 
CHALA'ZION (ka-la'-ze-on). Tumor of a Meibomian gland. 
CHALICO'SIS (kal-c-ko'-sis). Inflammation of lung due to dust 
deposit. 
CH AL'INOPLASTY (kal'-e-no-plas-te). Plastic surgery at angle 
of mouth. 
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53 CHALK (chawk). Calcium carbonate; an insoluble, tasteless 
substance. 
CHALK'-STONE. Gouty concretion. 
CHALYB'EATE (ka-lib'-e-at). Containing or relating to iron. 
CHAM'OMILE (kam'-o-mil). See Anthemis. 
CHAN'CRE (shang'-ker). Ulcer appearing with primary 
syphilis. 
CHAN'CROID (shang'-kroid). Resembling a chancre; anon- 
infectious chancre. 
CHANGE OF LIFE. The menopause. 
CHAR'COAL (char'-kol). See Carbon. 
CHAR'COT’S DISEASE' (shar'-cos). Articular disease occur- 
ring in Locomotor Ataxy. 
CHAR'PIE (shar'-pe). Shreds of lint. 
CHAR'RIERE’S GUIL'LOTINE. Instrument for removal of 
amygdalae. 
CHART A (char'-tah). A medicated paper; a powder wrapper. 
CHAULMU'GRA OIL. Alterative tonic for scrofula and lep- 
rosy. 
CHEEK (chek). Lateral side of face. 
CHEESE-REN'NET. See Ladies’ Bed-straw. 
CHEILITIS (kil-i'-tis). Inflammation of lip. 
CHEIL'OPLASTY (kil'-o-plas-te). Operation correcting de- 
formity of lips. 
CHELIDO'NIUM. A violent purgative. 
CHE'LOID (ke'-loid). See Keloid. 
CHE'LONIN (ke'-10-nin). Balmony ; a cathartic. 
CHEMO'SIS (ke-mo'-sis). Inflammation of conjunctiva. 
CHENOPO'DIUM (ke-no-po'-de-um), American wormseed; 
vermifuge; anthelmintic. 
CHER'RY (cher'-e). Juice of cherry bark, made into a syrup, 
and used in medicine. 
CHEST. The thorax. 
CHEST'NUT. See Castanea. 
CHI'ASM (ki'-azm). Applied to the optic commissure. 
CHICKEN-POX. See Varicella. 
CHIL'BLAIN. Inflammation of fingers or toes due to intense 
cold. 
CHILD'BED. Confinement; labor; illness attendant upon 
child birth. 
CHILD'BED FE'VER. See Puerperal Fever, 
CHIMAPHTLA (ki-maf'-i-lah). Pipsissewa leaves. 
CHIN'-COUGH. Whooping cough. 
CHINOID'IN (ki-noid'-in). Amorphous alkaloid, the by-product 
of quinine. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL CHINOLI'NA (kin-6-le'-nah). A drug frequently substituted 
for quinine. 
CHIRA'GRA (kl-ra'-grah). Gout in the hand. 
CHIRARTHRI'TIS (kl-rarth-ri'-tis). Inflammation of joints of 
hands. 
CHIRET'TA (ki-ret'-tah). A bitter tonic. 
CHIROP'ODIST (ki-rop'-o-dist). A hand and foot specialist. 
CHIRUR'GIA (kl-rur'-ge-ah). Surgery. 
CHIRUR'GICAL (ki-rur'-ge-kl). Pertaining to surgery. 
CHIT'TIM BARK. See Cascara Sagrada. 
CHLIAS'MA (kll-az'-mah). A heated poultice. 
CHLOAS'MA (klo-az'-mah). See Tinea Versicolor. 
CHLO'RAL. An anesthetic and hypnotic. 
CHLO'RAL BUTYL'ICUM. An anodyne and anesthetic. 
CHLO'RAL HY'DRATE. Product obtained by adding water 
to anhydrous chloral. 
CHLO'RATE. Chloric acid with a base. 
CHLORE'MIA (klo-re'-mia). See Chlorosis. 
CHLO'RIC E'THER. See Ethyl Chloride. 
CHLO'RIDE (klb'-rid). The result of combining chlorine and a 
radical. 
CHLO'RINE (klo'-ren). A deadly poisonous gas. 
CHLO'RODYNE (klb'-ro-din). A nostrum having anodyne 
properties. 
CHLO'ROFORM. A volatile liquid, inhaled is an anesthetic; 
a local irritant; internally a stimulant and narcotic. 
CHLORO'MA (klo-ro'-man). A facial tumor of greenish color. 
CHLO'ROPHANE (klo'-ro-fan). Yellowish-green pigment of 
retina. 
CHLORO'SIS (klo-ro'-sis). An anemic disease of girls. 
CHLO'RUM (klo'-rura). See Chlorine. 
CHO'AN/E (ko'-an-e). The posterior nares. 
CHOKED DISC. See Papillitis. 
CHOL'AGOGUE (kol'-a-gog). Purgative causing evacuation of 
bile. 
CHOLA'LIC AC'ID. See Choloidinic Acid. 
CHOLECYSTEC'TOM Y. Operation for excision of gall-bladder. 
CHOLECYSTENTEROS'TOMY. Operation for joining bowel 
and gall-bladder. 
CHOLECYSTITIS (kol-e-sist-i'-tis). Inflammation of gall- 
bladder. 
CHOLECYSTOT'OMY. Abdominal incision of gall-bladder. 
CHOLEDOCHI'TIS (ko-led-6-kT-tis). Inflammation of gall- 
duct. 
CHOLED'OCHUS (ko-led'-o-kus). Bile receiving. 
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CHOLE'IC (ko-le'-ik), Pertaining to bile. 
CHOLEME'SIA (kol-e-mo'-se-ah). Bilious vomiting. 
CHOLEPYR'RHIN (kol-e-pir'-rin). Biliphein. 
CHOL'ER A. ’An epidemic disease, with Inflammation of small 
Intestine, vomiting, diarrhea and great prostration. 
CHOL'ERA INFANT'UM. Summer complaint of infants 
characterized by emesis, diarrhea and prostration. 
CHOL'ERA MOR'BUS. Sporadic cholera. 
CHOL'ERINE. Mild form of cholera. 
CHOLEROPHO'BIA. Fear of cholera. 
CHOLESTEATO'MA. Tumor caused by cellular degeneration. 
CHOLESTERE'MIA. Cholesterin in the blood. 
CHOLES'TERIN. A fatty substance in the brain and blood; 
a bile excretion. 
CHOLET'ELIN. Yellow pigment; the oxidation product of 
biliverdin. 
CHO'LIC (ko'-lic). Pertaining to the bile. 
CHOL'IN (kol'-in). See Neurine. 
CHOLOIDIN'IC ACID. Product of bilious decomposition. 
CHOL'OLITH (kol'-o-lith). Gall-stone. 
CHOLORRHE'A (kol-or-re'-ah). Bilious diarrhea. 
CHOLO'SES (kol-6'-sez). Bilious diseases. 
CHOLU'RIA (kol-u'-re-ah). Bile-pigment in urine. 
CHONDRAL'GIA (kon-dral'-je-ah). Pain in a cartilage. 
CHON'DRIN (kon'-drin). Cartilaginous glucoside. 
CHONDRI'TIS (kon-dn'-tis). Inflammation of cartilage. 
CHON'DROGEN (kon'-dro-jen). Basic substance of cartilage. 
CHONDROGEN'ESIS. Production of cartilage. 
CHONDROG'RAPHY. Description of cartilages. 
CHON'DROID (kon'-droid). Resembling a cartilage. 
CHONDROL'OGY (kon-drol'-6-je). Treatise on cartilage. 
CHONDRO'MA (kon-dro'-mah). Tumor formed of cartilage. 
CHONDRO'SIS (kon-dro'-sis). Cartilaginous production. 
CHONDROT'OMY. Dissection of cartilage. 
CHON'DRUS (kon'-drus). Irish moss. 
CHOR'DA (kor'-dah). A cord or tendon. 
CHOR'DA DORSA'LIS. See Notochord. 
CHOR'DA TEN'DINAS. Tendinous strings connecting papil- 
lary muscles of heart to auricular valves. 
CHOR'DA TYM'PANI. Nerve giving sense of taste to anterior 
portion of tongue. 
CHORDEE' (kor-de'). Intensely painful erection, with down- 
ward incurvation, during a gonorrheal attack 
CHORDI'TIS (kord-i'-tis). Inflammation of a cord, as spermatic 
cord, vocal cord, etc. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL CHORE'A. St. Vitus’ dance; irregular, involuntary muscular 
contractions. 
CHO'RION (ko'-re-on). External membrane enclosing fetus. 
CHO'ROID (ko'-roid). Middle coat of eye. 
CHOROIDI'TIS (ko-roid-i'-tis). Inflammation of choroid. 
CHOROMA'NIA. Dancing mania. 
CHRO'MATE (kro'-mat). A salt containing chomic acid. 
CHROMAT'IC (kro-mat'-ik). Pertaining to color. 
CHROMATODYSO'PIA (kro-ma-to-dis-o'-pe-ah). False percep- 
tion of colors. 
CHROMATOPHO'BIA (kro-ma-to-fo'-be-ah). Fear of a color. 
CHROMIDRO'SIS (kro-mi-drd'-sis). Coloration of sweat. 
CHRO'MOPHANE. Retinal coloring matter. 
CHROMOPTOM'ETER (kro-mop-tom'-e-ter). Instrument to 
test accuracy of color-vision. 
CHRON'IC (kron'-ik). Of long standing; slow and continued. 
CHRON'OGRAPH. An electrical instrument measuring and 
recording time. 
CHRYSARO'BIN. A remedy for cutaneous affections. 
CHRYSOPHANTC ACID. See Chrysarobin. 
CHTHONOPHA'GIA (thon-6-la'-je-ah). Dirt eating. 
CHYLE (kil). Fluid product of intestinal digestion. 
CHYLIF'EROUS (ki-lif-e-rus). Chyle-bearing. 
CHYLOPOIET'IC (ki-10-poi-et'-ik). Chyle-forming. 
CHYLORRHE'A (ki-lor-re'-ah). Excessive chylous flow. 
CHYLU'RIA (k!-lu'-re-ah). Milky urine. 
CHYME (kirn). Masticated food mixed with gastric juice. 
CHYMIFICA'TION. Formation of chyme. 
CHYMO'SIN (ki-mo'-sin). Pepsin. 
CICATRI'CIAL (sik-a-trish'-al). Pertaining to a cicatrix. 
CICATRIC'ULA (sik-a-trik'-u-lah). Spot in yolk of egg where 
segmentation begins. 
CICA'TRIX (si-ka'-triks). A scar resulting from healed wound. 
CICATRIZA'TION (sik-a-tri-zii'-shun). The healing of a wound. 
CIL'IA (sil'-e-ah). The eyelashes; hair-like cellular process. 
CIL'IARY (sil'-e-ii-rc). Pertaining to the cilia. 
CILTARY AR'TERIES. Minute ophthalmic arteries. 
CIL'IARY GANG'LION. Ophthalmic ganglion. 
CIL'IARY MUS'CLE. Ophthalmic muscle permitting accomo- 
dation. 
CILTUM (sii'-e-um). An eyelash. 
CILLO'SIS (si-16'-sis). Quivering of the eyelid. 
CIMICIF'UGA. Black Snake root; cardiac tonic. 
CINCHO'NA (sin-ko'-nah). A bark whose alkaloids have tonic 
and antipyretic qualities, such as quinine, quinidine, etc. 
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CINCHON'ICINE. An artificial alkaloid of cinchona. 
CINCHONTDINE. An alkaloid of the red cinchona. 
CIN'CHONINE. Cinchona alkaloid, weaker than quinine. 
CIN'CHONISM. State produced by excessive use of quinine. 
CINERITIOUS (sin-e-rish'-us). Having an ashy color. 
CINETTCA (si-net'-i-kah). Muscular disease. 
CING'ULUM (sing'-gu-lum). A girdle; herpes zoster. 
CIN'NABAR (sin'-a-bar). Red sulphide of mercury. 
CIN'NAMON (sin'-a-mon). An aromatic bark. 
CIONI'TIS (sl-on-i'-tis). Uvular inflammation. 
CIONOT'OMY (si-on-ot'-6-me). Excision of uvula. 
CIRCULATION. Flow of blood through vascular system. 
CIRCUMCISTON (sir-kum-sizh'-on). Removal of prepuce In 
whole or part. 
CIR'CUMFLEX. Wound around. 
CIRCUMVAL'LATE. Bounded by an enclosing ridge. 
CIRRHON'OSUS (si-ron'-o-sus). Yellow discoloration of fetal 
membranes. 
CIRRHO'SIS. Induration of connective tissue. 
CIR'SOCELE (ser'-so-sel). A varicocele, 
CIR'SOID (ser'-soid). Having the appearance of a varix. 
CIRSOM'PHALOS (ser-som'-fa-los). Navel varicosity. 
CIRSOPHTHAL'MIA (ser-sof-thal'-me-ah). Vascular varicosity 
of cornea. 
CIRSOT'OMY (ser-sot'-o-me). Excision of a varix. 
CIT'RATE (sit'-rat). A salt of citric acid with a base. 
CIT'RIC ACID. Acid obtained from lemon or lime-juice. 
CLAMP (klamp). An instrument used for vascular compres- 
sion. 
CLAP. See Gonorrhea. 
CLARIFICATION. Elimination of impurities in a liquid. 
CLASSIFICATION. Division into classes. 
CLAUSTRUM (klaws'-trum). Layer of gray matter in brain. 
CLAU'SURE (klaw'-zhur). Without an opening; imperfora- 
tion. 
CLAV'ICLE. A curved bone at the base of neck; the collar 
bone. 
CLAV'US. A corn. 
CLEANS'INGS. The lochia. 
CLEFT PALATE. Fissure of palate at birth. 
CLIMACTERIC (kll-mak'-te-rik). Pertaining to periods of life, 
such as menopause, etc. 
CLIMATOL'OGY (kli-ma-tol'-o-je). Science treating of climates. 
CLIMATO-THERAPY. The use of climate to assist in curing 
a disease. CLIN 'I C (klin'-ik). Teaching medicine at the bedside of 
patients. 
CLIN'ICAL (klln'-i-kal). Pertaining to a clinic. 
CLI'NOID (kli'-noid). Like a bed. 
CLISEOM'ETER (klis-e-om'-e-ter). Instrument used to meas- 
ure angle of pelvis. 
CLITORIDEC'TOMY (kli-to-ri-dek'-to-me). Excision of clitoris. 
CLI'TORIS (kli'-to-ris). Erectile organ in the female. 
CH'TORISM (kli'-to-rism). Enlarged clitoris. 
CLITORI'TIS (kli-to-ri'-tis). Inflammation of clitoris. 
CLOA'CA (klo-a'-kah). A drain, applied to urethral and rectal 
openings. 
CLON'IC (klon'-ik). Irregular, non-persistent spasms. 
CLO'NUS (klo'-nus). Spasmodic, muscular contraction. 
CLOT. See Coagulum. 
CLOUD'Y SWELLING. A form of cellular degeneration. 
CLOVE (klov). See Caryophyllus. 
CLUB'-FOOT. See Talipes, 
CLYS'TER (klis'-ter). An enema. 
COAGULATION (ko-ag-u-la'-shun). A clot. 
COAG'ULATIVE NECRO'SIS. Death and coagulation of a 
mass of tissue. 
COAG'ULUM. A clot of blood having consistency of gela- 
tine. 
COALES'CENCE (ko-a-les'-ens). The act of growing together. 
COARCTA'TION. Vascular contraction or compression. 
CO'BALT. Tough metal, often found with arsenic. 
CO'CA (ko'-kah). See Erythroxylon. 
CO'CAINE (ko'-kah-in). Nerve stimulant and local anes- 
thetic, 
COCCOBACTERTA. Bacteria found in putrefying animal 
matter. 
COC'CULUS IND'ICUS. Fish berries. See Picrotoxin. 
COCCYG'EAL (kok-sij'-e-al). Pertaining to the coccyx. 
COCCYGODYNTA (kok-si-go-din'-e-ah). Coccygeal pain. 
COC'CYX (kok'-siks). Terminal bone at base of spinal column. 
COCH'INEAL. Insect employed as a coloring agent. 
COCH'LEA (kok'-le-ah). Anterior portion of internal ear. 
COCILLA'NA (ko-sl-la'-nah). Emetic and expectorant drug. 
CO'DEINE (ko'-de-in). An opium alkaloid having hypnotic 
properties. 
COD'-LIVER OIL. See Morrhuse. 
CCE. SeeCe. 
COF'FEE. A seed or berry from which caflfeine is derived; 
also a popular beverage. 
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COHABITA'TION (ko-hab-i-ta'-shun). Sexual intercourse. 
COHE'SION (ko-hc'-shun). The force of atomic attraction. 
CO'HOSH, BLACK. See Cimicifuga. 
COI'TION, CO'ITUS. Sexual congress; cohabitation. 
COL'CHICINE (kol'-chi-sin). Active principle of colchicum. 
COL'CHICUM. A diuretic and cathartic. 
COLD. Catarrhal affection of respiratory tract. 
COLD-BLOOD'ED. See Poikilothermic. 
COLEC'TOMY (ko-lek'-to-me). Partial excision of colon. 
COL'EOCELE (kol'-e-o-sel). Hernia of the vagina. 
COL'IC (kol'-ik). A painful intestinal disorder. 
COLTCA PICTO'NUM. Painter’s or lead colic. 
COLI'TIS (kd-li'-tis). Inflammation of the colon. 
COLLAPSE'. Complete exhaustion and prostration. 
COL'LAR BONE. See Clavicle. 
COLLAT'ER AL. Following side by side; assisting. 
COLLO'DION. A solution of ether and gun-cotton, making an 
extemporaneous plaster. 
COL'LOID. Resembling glue. 
COL'LUM (kol'-um). Front portion of neck. 
COLLYR'IUM (ko-lir'-e-um). A wash for the eyes. 
COLOBO'MA (kol-o-bo'-mah). Fissure or cleft of portions of 
eye, as the optic nerve, etc. 
COL'OCYNTH. Drastic hydragogue cathartic. 
COLOCYNTH'IN. Active glucoside principle of colocynth. 
CO'LON (ko'-lon). Upper portion of large intestine. 
COLONI'TIS (kol-6-ni'tis). Colitis. 
COLOSTRA'TION. Disease of the new born due to colostrum. 
COLOSTRUM (ko-los'-trum). Milk secreted during ninth 
month of pregnancy. 
COLOT'OMY (ko-lot'-o-rne). Opening of the colon. 
COLPAL'GIA (kol-pal'-je-ah). Vaginal pain. 
COLPATRE'SIA (kol-pa-tre'-ze-ah). Vaginal irnperforation. 
COLPI'TIS (kol-pi'-tis). Vaginal inflammation. 
COL'POPLASTY (kol'-po-plas-te). Plastic vaginal surgery. 
COLPOPTO'SIS (kol-pop-to'-sis). Vaginal prolapse. 
COLPORRHA'GIA (kol-po-ra'-je-ah). Vaginal hemorrhage. 
COLPOR'RHAPHY (kol-por'-a-fel. Vaginal suture to repair 
laceration. 
COLPORRHE'A (kol-po-re'-ah). See Leucorrhea. 
COLPO'SIS (kol-po'-sis). Vaginal inflammation. •, 
COLPOT'OMY (kol-pot'-o-me). Vaginal incision. See Elytrot- 
omy. 
COLT’S FOOT. A demulcent leaf. 
COLUM'BO. See Calumbo. 
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COLUM'NA (kol-um'-nah). A column. 
CO'MA, Deep stupor or sleep; unconsciousness; lethargy. 
CO'MA VIG'IL. Raving during unconsciousness. 
CO'MATOSE (ko'-ma-tos). Affected with coma. 
COMBUS'TION (kom-bus'-chun). The act of burning. 
COM'EDO (kom'-e-do). Black-head; affection of sebaceous 
glands; face-worm. 
COM'FREY (kum'-fre). An astringent and demulcent. 
COM'MA BACIL/LUS. Cholera bacillus. 
COMMINUTION. Breaking; shattering. 
COM'MISSURE. Union of two parts. 
COM'MISSURE, OPTIC. Point of union of optic nerves. 
COMMU'NICANS. Communicating. 
COMMU'NICANS NO'NI. Branch from third cervical nerve. 
COM'PASS PLANT. See Rosin Weed. 
COMPAT'IBLE. Admitting of admixture. 
COMPLEX'US MUS'CLE. Large muscle of the back. 
COMPLICATION. Appearance of other phenomena than the 
original. 
COMPOSITION. A mixture of different ingredients. 
COM'PRESS (kom'-pres). Folded cotton or woolen cloths for 
pressure on a part. 
COM'PRESS, FEN'ESTRATED. Compress provided with 
openings. 
COMPRES'SOR. Instrument for vascular compression. 
CONA'RIUM (ko-na'-re-um). The pineal gland. 
CON'CAVE (kon'-kav). Hollow; a rounded cavity. 
CONCA'VO-CON'CAVE. Concave on both sides. 
CONCA'VO-CON'VEX. Concave on one side and convex on 
opposite side. 
CONCEN'TRIC. Having a common centre. 
CONCEP'TION (kon-sep'-shun). Ovular fecundation. 
CON'CHA (kong'-kah). The external ear. 
CONCOC'TION (kon-kok'-shun). A boiled mixture. 
CONCOM'ITANT (kon-kom'-e-tant). Accompanying; asso- 
ciated. 
CONCRETION (kon-kre'-shun). Deposit of a solid matter in 
the body, as a calculus, 
CONCU'BITIS (kon-kti'-bi-tus). Coitus; sexual congress. 
CONDENSA'TION (kon-den-sa'-shun). Act of condensing; 
concentration, 
CON'DIMENT (kon'-di-ment). A seasoning substance; a 
spice. 
COND'OM, CUN'DUM. A very delicate rubber covering used 
during coition. 62 
CONDURAN'GO BARK. An alterative used in cancer and 
syphilis. 
CON'DYLE (kon'-dil). Curved articular process, as humerus. 
CON'DYLOID (kon'-di-loid). Pertaining to a condyle. 
CONDYLO'MA (kon-di-lo'-mah). Warty excrescence near the 
genitals. 
CONE'IN (ko-ne'-in). See Conine. 
CONFECTION (kon-fek'-shun). A saccharine substance to 
disguise bitter drugs. 
CONFINEMENT (kon-fin'-ment). Lying-in; labor; parturi- 
tion. 
CON'FLUENT (kon'-flu-ent). Union; meeting. 
CONFORMATION (kon-for-ma'-shun). Natural form. 
CONGEN'EROUS (kon-jen'-e-rus). Belonging to same class. 
CONGENITAL (kon-jen'-i-tal). Term applied to malformations 
or peculiarities which are present at birth. 
CONGESTION (kon-jes'-chun). Abnormal accumulation of 
blood to a part. 
CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS. See Pneumonia. 
CONGESTIVE. Pertaining to congestion. 
CONGESTIVE FEWER. Malarial fever. 
CON'GIUS (kon'-je-us). A gallon. 
CONGLOM'ERATE. Joined or mixed together. 
CONGLUTIN. Nitrogenous ferment in almonds. 
CONGLUTINATE. Joined; united. 
CON'GRESS, SEX'UAL. Cohabitation ; copulation. 
CON'ICAL COR'NEA. See Keratoglobus. 
CO'NINE (ko'-nin). Alkaloid obtained from conium, very 
poisonous, one drop being a fatal dose. 
CONI'UM (ko-ni'-um). Hemlock ; anodyne and aphrodisiac. 
See Conine. 
CONJUNCTIVA (kon-jungk-ti'-vah). Mucous membrane of 
eye. 
CONJUNCTIVITIS (kon-jungk-ti-vi'-tis). Inflammation of con- 
junctiva. 
CON'NATE (kon'-iit). Present at birth; congenital union. 
CONNECTIVE TIS'SUE. Tissue element supporting animal 
body. 
CONSANGUINTTY (kon-sang-guin'-i-te). Relationship; ofsame 
blood. 
CONSENSUAL (kon-sen'-su-al). Independent of will; invol- 
untary. 
CONSERVATIVE (kon-ser'-va-tive). Preventing destruction. 
CONSERVE' (kon-serv'). A mass mixed with sugar. 
CONSISTENCE. Density of a substance. 
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CONSTIPA'TION (kon-sti-pa'-shun). Delayed defecation; cos- 
tive. 
CONSTITU'TION. The state or physical condition of an 
animal; composition. 
CONSTITUTIONAL DISEAS'ES. Diseases affecting the entire 
animal body; not localized. 
CONSTRICTOR. Applied to muscles that contract. 
CONSTRIN'GENT (kon-strin'-jent;. See astringent. 
CONSULTATION. Exchange of professional counsel and 
advice regarding a patient. 
CONSUMPTION (kon-sump'-shun). Phthisis; a pulmonary 
disease, characterized by waste of tissue. 
CONTAGION. The process of propagation of disease. 
CONTA'GIOUS (kon-ta'-jus). Disease communicated by contact. 
CONTAGIUM. Germs causing propagation of a disease. 
CONTORTED (kon-tor'-ted). Twisted; distorted. 
CONTRACTILITY. Capable of contraction. 
CONTRACTION. Act of drawing together. 
CONTRA-INDICATION. Non-prescription of a remedy be- 
cause of another ailment being irritated by it. 
CONTU'SION. A bruise. 
CO'NUS (kd'-nus). Marginal crescent of optic disc. 
CONVALES'CENCE. Period of gradual improvement succeed- 
ing an illness. 
CONVERGENT (kon-ver'-jent). Having a common point of 
union. 
CON'VEX (kon'-veks). Outward curvature; opposed to concave. 
CONVOLUTION. Tortuous winding of an organ. 
CONVUL'SION. Severe involuntary muscular contraction. 
COORDINATION. Working together for a common result. 
COPAI'BA (ko-pa'-bah). A resinous stimulant, exhibited in 
diseases of mucous membranes. 
COPHO'SIS (ko-fo'-sis). Deafness. 
COP'PERAS. Green vitriol; commercial ferrous sulphate. 
COP'ROLITH (kop'-ro-lith). An intestinal concretion. 
COPROSTASIS (ko-pros'-ta-sis). Non-expulsion of feces; con- 
stipation. 
COPTIS. Goldthread. 
COPULATION (kop-u-la'-shun). Cohabitation; coitus. 
CORD, UMBIL'ICAL. Fetal attachment to placenta. 
COR'DIAL (kord'-yal). A stimulating aromatic liqueur. 
COR'DIFORM (kor'-di-form). Having a cardiac shape. 
CORECTASIS (ko-rek'-ta-sis). Dilatation of pupil of eye. 
CORECTOME (ko-rek'-tom). Instrument to perform corec- 
tomy. 64 
COREC'TOMY (ko-rek'-to-me). Excision of iris to establish an 
artificial pupil. 
COREMOR'PHOSIS (kor-e-mor'-fo-sis). See Oorectomy. 
COREON'CION (kor-e-on'-se-dn). Iris forceps used in corectomy. 
COR'EPLASTY. Operation establishing artificial pupil. 
CORET'OMY (ko-ret'-d-mc). See Iridotomy. 
CORIAN'DER (kd-re-an'-dcr). A stimulant and carminative. 
CO'RIUM (kd'-re-ura). The derma. 
CORN. Cutaneous induration on top of toe. 
COR'NEA (kor'-ne-ah), Anterior transparent portion of eye. 
CORNEI'TIS (kor-ne-i'-tis). See Keratitis. 
CORNIC'ULA LARYN'GIS. Two laryngeal, cartilaginous nod- 
ules. 
CORN'SMUT. See Stigmata Maydis. 
COR'NU (kor'-nu). A pointed process. 
COR'NU-CER'VI. Hartshorn. 
COR'NUS (kor'-nus). Dogwood; an astringent tonic. 
COR'NUTIN (kor'-nu-tin). Principal constituent of ergot. 
CORO'NA (kd-rd'-nah). A crown, 
CORO'NA DEN'TIS. Crown of a tooth. 
CORO'NA GLAN'DIS. Periphery of glans penis. 
CORO'NA VEN'ERIS. Syphilitic affection of forehead. 
CORO'NAL (kor-6'-nal). Pertaining to a crown. 
COR'ONARY (kor' o-na-re\ Encircling. 
COR'ONER. A public officer who determines cause of a sup- 
posed unnatural death. 
COR'ONOID (kor'-6-noid). Having appearance of or pertaining 
to a crown. 
COR'PORA (kor'-po-rah). Plural of corpus. 
COR'PORA CAVER NO'S A. Penile erectile structure. 
COR'PORA QUADRIGEM'INA. Nucleated eminences at apex 
of brain-stem. 
CORPSE (korps). A dead body. 
COR'PULENT. Obese; of large proportions; fat. 
COR'PUS (kor'-pus). A body. 
COR'PUS CALLO'SUM. Fibrous matter Joining two hemi- 
spheres of brain. 
COR'PUS SPONGIO'SUM. Bulbous extremity of penis. 
COR'PUSCLE (kor'-pus-l). A very small body. 
COR'PUSCLES OF BLOOD. Reddish discs in the blood. 
COR'PUSCLES, MALPIG'HIAN. The splenic corpuscles. 
CORPUS'CULATED. Containing corpuscles. 
CORREC'TIVE (kor-rek'-tiv). Agent mollifying effect of a 
drug. 
CORRELA'TION (kor-e-la'-shun). Mutual or common relation. 
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CORROB'ORANT (korob'-6-rant). A strengthening remedy, 
CORRO'SIVE (ko-ro'-siv). Agent that consumes or eats away. 
CORRO'SIVE SUB'LIMATE. Mercuric chloride. 
COR'TEX. Outer layer of an organ, as of brain, etc. A bark. 
COR'TICAL (kor'-te-kal). Pertaining to the cortex. 
CORY'ZA (ko-ri'-zah). Inflammation of nasal mucous mem- 
brane. 
COSMET'IC (koz-met'-ik). Unguent used to improve the skin. 
COS'MOLINE (koz'-md-lin). Petrolatum. 
COS'TA (kos'-tah). A rib. 
COS'TAL (kos'-tal). Pertaining to a rib. 
COS'TIVE (kos'-tiv). A symptom of constipation. 
COS'TOTOME (kos'-td-tdm). An instrument for costal section. 
COT'TON. See Gossypium. 
COT'YLOID CAV'ITY. See Acetabulum. 
COUCH'-GRASS. See Triticum. 
COUGH (kawf). Momentary pulmonary convulsion, causing 
noise, as air is violently expelled from lungs. 
COUN'TER-EXTENS'ION. Method employed to assist exten- 
sion. 
COUN'TER-IRRITA'TION. Irritation of a part to benefit 
another affected part. 
COURS'ES. See Menses. 
COURT PLAS'TER. Isinglass composition on silk to protect 
wound. 
CONVEUSE'. A brooder for new-born infants. 
COW'PER’S GLANDS, Two racemose glands above bulb of 
urethra. 
COW'POX. Disease of cows with cutaneous eruption; the virus 
of pustules used as vaccine. 
COX'A. The hip. 
COXA'GRA (koks-a'-grah). Pain in the hip. 
COXAL'GIA (koks-al'-je-ah). See Coxagra. 
COXA'RIUS. Pertaining to the hip-joint. 
COXARTHRI'TIS (koks-ar-thri'-tis). Coxarius gout. 
COXI'TIS (koks-i'-tis). Inflammation of hip-joint. 
CRACKED-POT SOUND. Metallic reverberation, present when 
percussion is made over a cavity. 
CRA'DLE. Arch protecting a part from bed-clothing. 
CRAMP. Painful spasm and contraction of muscles. 
CRA'NIAL (kra'-ne-al). Pertaining to the cranium. 
CRA'NIOCELE (kra'-ne-o-sel). See Encephalocele. 
CRA'NIOCLASM. Using of cranioclast to break fetal skull. 
CRA'NIOCLAST. Instrument used to perform cranioclasm. 
CRANIOL'OQY. Science relating to skulls. 
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CRANIOM'ETER. Instrument used to measure a skull, 
CRANIOM'ETRY (kra-ne-om'-e-tre). Using the craniometer. 
CRANIOP'AGUS (kra-ne-op'-a-gus). See Cephalopagus. 
CRANIOPLAS'TY. Plastic surgery of skull. 
CRANIOS'COPY. See Phrenology. 
CRANIOSTO'SIS. Fetal cranial sutures ossified. 
CRA'NIOTOME. Instrument used in craniotomy. 
CRANIOT'OMY. Crushing the fetal skull. 
CRA'NIUM (kra'-ne-um). The skull. 
CRE'ASOTE. A powerful antiseptic; wood-tar product. 
CRE'ATIN. See Kreatin. 
CREAT'ININ. See Kreatinin. 
CREMAS'TER (kre-mas'-ter). A muscle situated around sperm- 
atic cord. 
CREMA'TION (kre-ma'-shun). Burning of animal or vegetable 
matter. 
CRE'MOR. Cream. 
CRE'NATE (kre'-nat). Indented; nicked. 
CRE'OLIN. A local antiseptic; a coal-tar product. 
CREST (krest). Apex; crown. 
CRE'TA (kre'-tah), Chalk. 
CRETA'CEOUS (kre-ta'-she-us). Of a chalky nature. 
CRE'TIN (kre'-tin). A cretinic subject. 
CRETIN'IC (kre-tin'-ik). Relating to cretinism. 
CRE'TINISM. An Alpine disease, with Imperfect development 
accompanied by dullness of senses. 
CRIB'RIFORM (krib'-re-form). Having appearance of a sieve. 
CRI'COID (kri'-koid). Ring-shaped. 
CRI'COID CAR'TILAGE. Laryngeal cartilage having shape of 
a ring. 
CRIMTNAL MALPRAC'TICE. Abortion induced when not 
therapeutically indicated. 
CRI'SIS (krl'-sis). Height of a disease. 
CRITICAL (krit'-i-kal). Pertaining to a crisis; precarious. 
CRO'CUS (kro'-kus). Saffron. 
CROTCH'ET. Hook for drawing out product of a craniotomy. 
CRO'TON CHLO'RAL. An anodyne and anesthetic. 
CRO'TON OIL. A potent drastic purgative. 
CROUP (kroop). Tracheal and laryngeal inflammation with 
exudation. 
CRU'CIAL (kru'-she-al). Cross-shaped. 
CRU'OR (kru'-or). Clotted or coagulated blood. 
CRU'ORIN (kru'-or-in). Hemoglobin. 
CRU'RA (kru'-rah). Plural of Crus. 
CRU'RAL (kru'-ral). Pertaining to the crura. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL CRURE'US (kru-re'-us). A muscle of the thigh. 
CRUS (krus). A leg or resembling a leg. 
CRUS'TA (krus'-tah). A scab or crust; the basal portion of 
Crura Cerebri. 
CRYPT (kript). A small cavity. 
CRYPTS OF LIE'BERKUHN (le'-ber-ken). Minute, tubular 
intestinal glands. 
CRYPTOCEPH'ALUS. Monster with undeveloped head. 
CRYPTODID'YMUS. A fetus within a fetus. 
CRYPTO PHTH AL/MOS (ki-ipt-off-thal'-mos). Congenital pal- 
pebral union, with defective eyeball. 
CRYPTOR'CHID, CRYPTOR'CHIS (kript-or'-kid, kript-or'-kis). 
One afflicted with cryptorchidism. 
CRYPTOR'CHIDISM. Abdominal or inguinal retention of 
testicles. 
CRYS'TALLIN (kris'-tal-in). Globulin. 
CRYS'TALLINE LENS. Transparent structure of the eye. 
CRYS'TALLOID (kris'-tal-oid). Resembling a crystal. 
CU'BEBS. A stimulant to a mucous membrane, used in 
gonorrhea. 
CU'BIT (ku'-bit). The forearm. 
CU'BOID BONE. A small tarsal bone. 
CU'CA (ku'-kah). See Erythroxylon. 
CUCUR'BIT (ku-ker'-bit), A cupping glass. 
CUIRASS' CAN'CER (kwe-rahs'). Cancer of breast forming a 
hard mass resembling a breast-plate. 
CUL'-DE-SAC (kool'-de-sak). A blind passage. 
CUL'TURE. The generation of germs in a broth or any nutri- 
tious substance. 
CUNETFORM CAR'TILAGE. Small cartilaginous nodules oi 
larynx. 
CUNEIFORM BONES. Three tarsal bones. 
CUNE'US (ku-ne'-us). A cerebral convolution. 
CUN'NUS (kun'-nus). The vulva. 
CUP'PING. Bleeding a person by use of cupping glass. 
CU'PRUM (ku'-prum). Copper. 
CURA'RE (ku-rah'-re). A deadly poison causing motor-nerve 
paralysis, used in spasmodic diseases. 
CURETTE' (ku-ret'). Spoon-shaped instrument for cleaning 
cavities. 
CUSP (kusp). Point on top of a tooth. 
CUS'PIDATE TEETH. Canine teeth. 
CUTA'NEOUS (ku-ta'-ne-us). Pertaining to the skin. 
CU'TICLE (ku'-ti-kl). The epidermis. 
CU'TIS (ku'-tis). The derma. 
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CU'TIS ANSERI'NA. See Goose Skin. 
CYANHIDRO'SIS (si-an-hi-drd'-sis). Bluish perspiration. 
CY'ANIDE. Combination of cyanogen with an element. 
CYANODER'MA (si-a-no-der'-mah). See Cyanosis. 
CYAN'OGEN. A poisonous gas; a compound radical. 
CYANOP'ATHY (si-an-op'-a-the). See Cyanosis. 
CYANO'SIS. Bluish, cutaneous discoloration caused by lack 
of oxygen in the blood. 
CYANOT'IC (sl-an-ot'-ik). Pertaining to cyanosis. 
CYCLI'TIS (si-kli'-tis). Inflammation of the ciliary body. 
CYCLOCEPH'ALUS. Monster affected with cyclopia. 
CYCLO'PIA (si-klo'-pe-ah). Union of orbits, making one eye in 
centre of face. 
CYCLOPLE'GIA (si-klo-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis of ciliary muscle. 
CY'CLOPS (si'-klops). A monster affected with cyclopia. 
CYCLOT'OMY. Surgery of ciliary muscle. 
CYDO'NIUM (si-dd'-ne-um). Quince-seed; a demulcent. 
CYESIOL'OGY (s!-e-se-ol'-o-je). Science of pregnancy. 
CYESIOGNO'SIS (si-e-se-og-no'-sis). Diagnosis of pregnancy, 
CYNAN'CHE (si-nang'-ke). Sore throat. 
CYNAN'CHE TONSILLA'RIS. See Quinsy. 
CYNOPHO'BIA (si-no-fd'-be-ah). See Pseudo-hydrophobia. 
CYOPHO'RIA (s!-6-fo'-re-ah). Pregnancy. 
CYPHO'SIS (sl-fo'-sis). Spinal curvature. 
CYPRIPE'DIUM. Lady's slipper. 
CYRTOM'ETER. An instrument for measuring curves of 
chest. 
CYRTO'SIS (sir to'-sis). Spinal curvature. 
CYST (sist). An abnormal membranous sac containing fluid. 
CYSTAL'GIA (sis-tal'-je-ah). Pain in the bladder. 
CYSTATRO'PHI A (sis-ta-tro'-fe-ah). Atrophy of bladder. 
CYSTEC'TASY (sist-ek'-ta-se). Dilatation of the bladder. 
CYS'TIC (sis'-tik). Pertaining to a cyst. 
CYSTIFELLEOT'OMY. See Cholecystotomy. 
CYSTINU'RIA (sis-tin-u'-re-ah). Deposit of cystin in the urine. 
CYSTIRRHA'GIA (sis-ti-ra'-Je-ah). Hemorrhage of the bladder. 
CYSTIRRHE'A (sis-ti-re'-ah). Catarrh of the bladder. 
CYST'IS (sis'-tls). See Cyst. 
CYSTI'TIS (sist-I'-tis). Inflammation of the bladder. 
CYST'ITOME (sist'-i-tom). See Cystotome. 
CYSTOBUBON'OCELE. Inguinal hernia with bladder com- 
plications. 
CYST'OCELE (sist'-o-std). Hernia of the bladder. 
CYSTODYN'IA (sist-o-din'-e-ah). Neuralgia of the bladder. 
CYST'OLITH (sist'-o-lith). Calculus formed in the bladder. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL CYSTOLITHIASIS. Calculus in the bladder. 
CYSTOLITHTC (sist-o-lith'-ik). Pertaining to vesical calculus. 
CYSTO'MA (sist-o'-mah). Cystic tumor. 
CYST'OPLASTY. Plastic vesical surgery. 
CYSTOPLE'GIA (sist-o-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis of the bladder. 
CYS'TOSCOPE. Instrument for vesical examination. 
CYST'OSPASM. Spasm of the bladder. 
CYS'TOTOME (sist'-o-tom). Instrument used in vesical sur- 
gery. 
CYSTOT'OMY (sist-ot'-o-me). Incision of the bladder. 
CYTI'TIS (si-tl'-tis). See Dermatitis. 
CY'TOBLAST (si'-td-blast). The cell-nucleus. 
CYTODIER'ESIS (s!-to-di-er'-e-sis). Cell division. 
CYTOGEN'ESIS (si-to-gen'-e-sis). Formation of cells. 
CYTOG'ENY (si-toj'-c-ne). See Cytogenesis. 
CY'TOID (si'-toid). Resembling a cell. 
CYTOL'OGY (si-tol'-o-je). Science relating to cells. 
CY'TO PLASMA (sl'-to-plaz-mah). See Protoplasm. 
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D. 
DACRYADENAL'GXA (dak-re-ad-e-nal'-j e-ah). Pain in lachry- 
mal gland. 
DACRYADENI'TIS (dak-re-ad-en-i'-tls). Inflammation of lach- 
rymal gland. 
DACRYQELO'SIS (dak-re-je-16'-sis). Repeated weeping spells 
followed by hysterical laughter. 
DACRYOCYSTAL'GIA (dak-re-o-sist-al'-je-ah). Pain in lachry- 
mal sac. 
D ACR YOCYSTPTIS (dak-re-o-sist-i'-tis). Inflammation of lach- 
rymal sac. 
DAC'RYOLITE. Lachrymal calculus. 
DACRYOSOLENPTIS. Inflammation of lachrymal ducts. 
DACTYL (dak'-til). A finger. 
DAC'TYLATE (dak'-ti-lat). Resembling a dactyl. 
DACTYLTON (dak'-til-e-on). Fingers joined by a membranous 
web. 
DACTYLI'TIS (dak-til-i'-tis). Inflammation of finger or toe. 
DAMIA'NA (dam-e-a'-nah). An aphrodisiac. 
DAN'DELION (dan'-de-li-on). See Taraxacum. 
DAN'DRUFF. The scaly product of a scalp affection. 
DAR'TOID (dar'-toid). Resembling the dartos. 
DAR'TOS. Covering of the testes under the scrotal skin. 
DARTRE (dar'-tr). Term for scabby skin diseases. 70 
DAR'WINISM. Theory of Darwin, maintaining the evolution 
of animals. 
DAT'URINE. Alkaloid of stramonium. 
DAY-BLIND'NESS. Dimness of vision in daylight. 
DEAF (def). Totally or partially unable to hear. 
DEAF-MU'TISM (def-mu'-tlzm). Unable to hear or speak. 
DEAF'NESS (def'-nes). State of being deaf. 
DEATH (deth). Extinction or destruction of life. 
DEATH'-RATTLE. Sound in larynx of one in throes of death. 
DEBILTTATE (de-bll'-i-tat). To weaken. 
DE'BOVE’S MEM'BRANE. Bronchial layer of germinal cells. 
DECAGRAMME (dek'-a-gram). Ten grammes ; 154.32 grains. 
DECALCIFICATION. Elimination of lime from bone or other 
substance. 
DECALITRE (dek'-a-le-ter). Ten litres; 2.61 gallons. 
DECAMETRE (dek'-a-me-ter). Ten metres; 32.8 feet. 
DECANTA'TION. The act of removing a liquid, leaving the 
sediment remaining. 
DECAPITATION. Cutting off fetal head to facilitate delivery. 
DECID'D A (de-sid'-u-ah). Uterine membrane enveloping ovum. 
DECID'UOUS TEETH. Milk teeth. 
DECIGRAMME, One-tenth of a gramme. 
DECALITRE. One-tenth of a litre. 
DECTMETRE. One-tenth of a metre. 
DECOCTION. Solution resulting from boiled vegetable drugs. 
DECOLLATION (de-ko-la'-shun). See Decapitation. 
DECOMPOSITION. Putrefaction; decay; reduction to its 
elements. 
DECU'BITUS (de-ku'-bi-tus). See Bed-sore. 
DEDENTITION (de-den-tish'-on). Losing the teeth. 
DEFECATION (def-e-ka'-shun). Fecal evacuation. 
DEF'ERENS (def'-er-enz). See Yas Deferens. 
DEFERVES'CENCE (de-fer-ves'-ens)i Decline of temperature. 
DEFIBRINATION. Elimination of fibrin. 
DEFLORATION (de-flo-ra'-shun). Cohabitation with a virgin. 
DEFORMATION (de-for-ma'-shun). Act of being deformed. 
DEFORM'ITY (de-for'-mi-te). Abnormal formation or growth; 
disfiguration. 
DEGENERATION. Change of a part or function to a lower 
state. 
DEGENERATION, AM'YLOID. Albuminous infiltration of a 
tissue or organ. 
DEGENERATION, CALCA'REOUS. Formation of lime in 
tissues. 
DEGENERATION, FATTY. Change of a tissue to fat. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL DEGLUTI'TION (deg-lu-tish'-on). Swallowing. 
DEHYDRA'TION (de-hi-dra'-shun). Elimination of water from 
a substance. 
DEJEC'TION (de-jek'-shun). Voiding of fecal matter. Melan- 
choly. 
DELACTA'TION (de-lac-ta'-shun). To deprive of the breast. 
DELIQUES'CENCE (del-e-kwes'-ens). Process of becoming 
moist by absorption of water. 
DELIR'I ANT (de-lir'-e-ant). Capable of producing delirium. 
DELIR'IUM (de-lir'-e-um). Unconsciousness, with wild inco- 
herent speech ; wandering of the mind. 
DELIR'IUM TRE'MENS. Condition caused by excessive use 
of alcohol. 
DELIV'ERY (de-liv'-er-e). Child-birth. 
DEL'PHINiE O'LEUM. Porpoise oil. 
DEL'PHININE(deI'-fln-in). Poisonous alkaloid of staphisagria. 
DEL'TOID. Resembling a right-angled triangle; triangular 
muscle of the shoulder. 
DELU'SION (de-lu-zhun). The state of being deluded. 
DEMEN'TIA (de-men'-she-ah). Insanity; idiocy; mentaljdecay. 
DEMONOMA'NIA. Insanity in which the hallucination is the 
presence of many devils. 
DEMUL'CENT. Agent soothing external irritation. 
DEMUTIZA'TION. Teaching deaf-mutes to articulate words. 
DENG'UE (dang'-ga). Intensely feverish disease, ostalgia and 
eruption. 
DENS(denz). A tooth. 
DEN'SITY. State of being compact; closeness. 
DENTA'GRA (den-tag'-rah). Toothache; instrument for pull- 
ing teeth, 
DEN'TAL. Pertaining to the teeth. 
DEN'TAPHONE. Instrument placed between the teeth to 
promote sense of hearing. 
DENTA'TA (den-ta'-tah). The second cervical vertebra. 
DEN'TES SAPIEN'TI.®. Wisdom teeth. 
DENTIFICA'TION. The process of forming teeth. 
DEN'TIFRICE (den'-ti-fris). Dental cleansing substance. 
DEN'TINE. Hard external substance of a tooth. 
DEN'TISTRY (den'-tis-tre). The science relating to the cure 
and care of teeth. 
DENTI'TION Period when teeth first appear. 
DEN'TOID. Resembling a tooth, 
DENUDA'TION (den-u-da'-shun). The surgical uncovering of 
a part. 
DENUTRI'TION (de-nu-trish'-on). Insufficient nutrition. 
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DEO'DORANT (de-o'-do-rant). Agent destroying an odor. 
DEODORI'ZER (de-6-do-ri'-zer). See Deodorant. 
DEOXIDA'TION. Elimination of oxygen. 
DEPILA'TION (dep-i-la'-shun). Loss of hair, natural or in- 
duced. 
DEPILATORY (de-pil'-a-to-re). Substance used to remove the 
hair. 
DEP'ILOUS (dep'-i-lus). Absence of hair. 
DEPLETION. Withdrawal of humors from the body. 
DEPRES'SANT. Medicine causing decreased activity of heart. 
DEPRESSION. A hollow; melancholia. 
DEP'URANT (dep'-u-rant). Eliminating impurities; purifying. 
DEPURA'TION (dep-u-ra'-shun). The work of a depurant. 
DERADELPH'US (der-a-delT-us). Double monster having but 
one head. 
DERADENI'TIS (der-ad-en-i'-tis). Inflammation of glands of 
the neck. 
DERANGE'MENT, Mental decay; insanity. 
DERBYSHIRE NECK. Goitre. 
DER'MA (der'-mah). The true skin or corium. 
DER'MAL. Pertaining to the skin. 
DERMAL'GIA (der-mal'-je-ah). Painful affection of skin. 
DERMATA'GRA (der-rnat-ag'-rah). See Pellagra. 
DERMATAL'GIA (der-mat-al'-je-ah). See Dermalgia. 
DERMATI'TIS (der-mat-i'-tis). Cutaneous inflammation. 
DERMATOG'RAPHY (der-mat-og'-ra-fe). Description of the 
skin. 
DER'MATOID (der'-mat-oid). Resembling skin. 
DERMATOL'OGY (der-mat-ol'-d-je). Science relating to the 
skin. 
DERMATOMYCO'SIS. Fungoid affection of the skin. 
DERMATONEURO'SIS. Neurosis of the skin. 
DERMATON'OSIS (der-mat-on'-6-sis). Term for various cuta- 
neous affections. 
DERMATO'SES (der-mat-o'-sez). Diseases of the skin. 
DERMATOT'OMY (der-matrot'-o-me). Incision of skin. 
DERMATOZOA (der-mat-o-zo'-ah). Animal parasites of skin. 
DER'MIC (der'-mik). Pertaining to the skin. 
DER'MIS (der'-mis). See Derma. 
DERMOG'RAPHY. See Dermatography. 
DER'MOID (der'-moid). See Dermatoid. 
DER'MOPHYTE (der'-mo-fit). Vegetable parasites of the skin. 
DERMOT'OMY (der-mot'-o-me). See Dermatotomy. 
DERODID'YMUS (der-d-did'-e-mus). A double-headed monster. 
DESAULT’S SPLINT. Splint used in femoral fractures. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL DESCEND'ENS. Descending. 
DESCEND'ENS NO'NI. Branch from hypoglossal nerve. 
DESICCA'TION (des-i-kii'-shun). Drying; elimination of moist- 
ure from a substance. 
DES'ICCATIVE. Agent eliminating moisture from tissues. 
DESMI'TIS (des-mi'-tis). Inflammation of a ligament. 
DESMODYN'IA (des-mo-din'-e-ah). Pain in a ligament. 
DESMOG'RAPHY (des-mog'-ra-fe). Description of the liga- 
ments. 
DES'MOID. Having the appearance of a bundle. 
DESMOL'OGY des-mol'-o-ge). A work relating to ligaments. 
DESMOP'ATHY (des-mop'-a-the). Disease of a ligament. 
DESMOT'OMY (des-mot'-o-me). Dissection of ligaments. 
DESPUMA'TION (des-pu-ma'-shun). Foaming; frothing. 
DESQUAMA'TION (des-kwa-ma'-shun). Cutaneous exfoliation. 
DESUDA'TION (des-u-da'-shun). Abnormal sweating. 
DETER'GENT (de-ter'-jent). Agent having cleansing and 
purifying qualities. 
DETRI'TION (de-trish'-on). Wearing away or atrophy of a 
part. 
DETRI'TUS (de-tri'-tus). Substance resulting from destruction 
of a part. 
DEUTEROP'ATHY (du-ter-op'-a-the). Secondary form of a 
disease. 
DEVEL'OPMENT (de-vel'-op-men t). State of undergoing 
changes, tending to completion. 
DEVIA'TION. Progressing in an abnormal direction. 
DEVI'TALIZE (de-vi'-tal-iz). The act of destroying life. 
DEWEES’ CARMINATIVE. A compound of asafetida and 
magnesia. 
DEXIOCARD'IA. State in which heart is on the right instead 
of left side. 
DEX'TRAD (deks'-trad). In a direction to the right side. 
DE'XTRAL (deks'-tral). Pertaining to the right side. 
DEX'TRINE. A substance resembling gum arable. 
DIABE'TES INSIP'IDUS, Abnormal secretion of urine. 
DIABE'TES MEL'LITUS. Polyuria containing sugar. 
DIABET'IC (di-a-bet'-ik). Pertaining to diabetes. 
DIABROT'IC (di-a-brot'-ik). Agent destroying tissues. 
DIACETU'RIA. Acetic acid in the urine. 
DIACH'YLON PLAS'TER (di-ak'-e-lon). Lead plaster. 
DIACLA'SIA. Operation of crushing a bone, preceding ampu- 
tation. 
DIAC'RISES (dl-ak'-ri-ses). Diseases with changing of secre- 
tions. 
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73 DI ACRISIOG'RAPHY (di-a-kris-e-og'-ra-fe). Descriptive treatise 
upon secretory apparatus. 
DIAGNOSIS. Distinguishing a disease by its symptoms. 
DIAL'YSIS (di-al'-e-sis). Process of separating parts of a 
body. 
DIAPEDE'SIS (di-a-pe-de'-sis). Exudation of blood corpuscles 
without vascular rupture. 
DIAPHANOSCOPE. Apparatus having electric light used to 
examine cavities. 
DIAPHANOUS (dl-af-a-nus). Permitting passage of light. 
DIAPH ORE'S IS (di-a-fo-re'-sis). Production of perspiration. 
DIAPHORET'IC (di-a-fo-ret'-ik). Agent producing secretion of 
sweat. See Sudorific. 
DIAPHRAGM (di'-a-fram). Muscles separating thoracic and 
abdominal cavities. 
DIAPHRAGMAL'GIA (di-a-frag-mal'-je-ah). Pain in the di- 
aphragm. 
DIAPHRAGMI'TIS (dl-a-frag-mi'-tis). Inflammation of di- 
aphragm. 
DIAPHRAGMODYN'IA (dl-a-frag-mo-din'-e-ah). See Diaphrag- 
malgia. 
DIAPH'YSIS (di-af'-e-sis). Middle part of long cylindrical 
bones. 
DIAP'LASIS (dl-ap'-la-sis). Replacing in its correct position. 
DIAPLEX'US (di-a-plek'-sus). Choroid plexus of third ventri- 
cle of brain. 
DIAPYE'SIS (di-a-pi-e'-sis). Suppuration. 
DIAPYET'IC (di-a-pi-et'-ik). Promoting suppuration. 
DIARRHEA (di-a-re'-ah). Excessive number of watery stools; 
abnormal flow. 
DIARTHRO'SIS (di-ar-thro'-sis). Articulation allowing motion 
in any direction. 
DIASTAL/TIC (di-a-stal'-tik). See Reflex. 
DIASTASE. Nitrogenous product of grain fermentation. 
DIASTE'MIA (di-a-ste'-mah). A Assure. 
DIAS'TOLE (di-as'-to-le). Moment of cardiac dilatation; op- 
posed to systole. 
DIASTOL/IC (di-a-stol'-ik). Pertaining to the diastole. 
DIATHER'MAL (di-a-ther'-mal). Capable of transmitting 
radiant heat. 
DIATH'ESIS (di-ath'-e-sis). A condition predisposed to a cer- 
tain disease. 
DICEPHALOUS (di-sef'-a-lus). Two-headed monster. 
DI'CHROISM (di'-kro-izm). Peculiar property of a substance, 
apparently changing color when moved. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL DICOR'YPHUS (d!-kor'-e-fus). See Bicephalous. 
DICROT'IC (di-krot'-ik). Double beating as of pulse. 
DIDACTYLE (di-dak'-til). Having but two fingers or toes. 
DIDYMAL'GIA. Pain in a testicle. 
DIDYMI'TIS (did-e-mi'-tis). See Orchitis. 
DID'YMOUS (did'-e-mus). Growing in pairs. 
DIENCEPH'ALON (di-en-sef-a-lon). Middle brain containing 
pineal gland, etc. 
DIER'ESIS (di-er'-e-sis). Process of division. 
DI'ET (di'-et). Foods ; victuals; to eat sparingly. 
DI'ETARY (di'-e-ta-re). Pertaining to diet; systematic diet. 
DIETET'IC (di-e-tet'-ik). Pertaining to diet. 
DIETETICS. Science relating to diet. 
DIETHYL'AMINE. A non-toxic ptomaine of putrefaction. 
DIFFRACTION. Deviation of rays of light upon entering a 
small aperture. 
DIFFUSE'. Spread out. 
DIGAS'TRIC (di-gas'-trik). Having two bellies; applied to 
digastric muscle. 
DIGEN'ESIS (di-jen'-e-sls). Having two methods of generation. 
DIG'ERENT (dij'-e-rent). A digestive. 
DIGEST' (di-jest'). The change of food in the stomach before 
assimilation. 
DIGEST'ANT. Agent promoting and assisting digestion. 
DIGES'TION (di-jest'-shun). See Digest. 
DIGTT (dij'it). A finger or toe. 
DIG'ITAL (dij'-i-tal). Pertaining to a finger or toe. 
DIG'ITAL EXAMINATION. Local examination using a finger. 
DIGITA'LIN (dij-it-a'-lin). Active principle of digitalis. 
DIGITA'LIS (dij-it-a'-lis). Foxglove; stimulant to the heart. 
DIG'ITATE (dij'-it-at). Ramous processes, resembling fingers. 
DIGNA'THUS (dig-na'-thus). A double-jawed monster, 
DIGLOS'SIA (di-glos'-se-ah). A person with two tongues. 
DILATATION (dil-a-ta'-shun). Enlargement of orifice or canal. 
DILATOR. Instrument used to perform dilation. 
DIL'UENT (dil'-u-eut). An attenuating agent. 
DIMETRIA (di-me'-tre-ah). Having a double uterus. 
DIMORPH'OUS (di-morf-us). Having two distinct forms. 
DIN'NER PILLS. A pill of aloes, cinchona, etc. 
DIOPTRICS (dl-op'-triks). Science of optics relating to refrac- 
tion. 
DIORTHO'SIS (di-or-tho-sis). Setting a dislocated bone. 
DIOSCO'REA. Diaphoretic; a remedy for colic. 
DIPHTHE'RIA (dif-the'-re-ah). Dangerous, infectious, feverish 
disease, with deposits on mucous membrane. 
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DIPHTHERI'TIS (dif-ther-i'-tis). See Diphtheria. 
DIPHTHERIT'IC (dif-ther-it'-ik). Pertaining to diphtheria. 
DIPHTHON'GIA. Vocal affection due to laryngeal disease. 
DIPLACU'SIS. Hearing of a double sound from the production 
of a single sound. 
DIPLE'GIA (di-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis of same parts on both 
sides. 
DIPLOBLAS'TIC (dip-16-blas'-tik). Having two germ layers. 
DIPLOCOCCUS (dip-10-kok'-us). Micrococci occurring in pairs; 
united. 
DIP'LOE (dip'-10-e). Bony tissue separating tables of skull. 
DIPLOGEN'ESIS. Abnormal formation of two parts instead 
of one. 
DIPLO'IC (di-plo'-ik). Pertaining to the diploe. 
DIPLOMYE'LIA. Apparent duplication of spinal cord, due to 
a fissure of same. 
DIPLO'PIA (di-plo'-pe-ah). Seeing a single object double. 
DIPSETTC (dip-set'-ik). Exciting thirst. 
DIPSOMA'NIA. Temporary insanity, in which there is a 
craving for alcoholic drinks. 
DIPSO'SIS. Abnormal thirst. 
DIPY'GUS (di-pi'-gus). Monster with lower extremities dupli- 
cated. 
DIRECT'OR (di-rek'-tor). An instrument aiding the direction 
of another instrument. 
DIS. Prefix denoting double; also away from. 
DISARTICULA'TION (dis-ar-tik-u-la'-shun). Disjointing; am- 
putation at joint. 
DISC (disk). A plate or surface, circular in form. 
DISCIS'SION (di-sish'-on). Incision of crystalline lens. 
DISCRETE' (dis-kret'). Separate; scattered. 
DISCU'TIENT (dis-ku'-shi-ent). Remedy for a swelling or 
congestion. 
DISEASE' (di-zez'). Abnormal condition of any part of the 
body. 
DISINFECTANT (dis-in-fek'-tant). Substance destroying in- 
fectious germs. 
DISLOCA'TION. State of being disjointed; not in correct 
position. 
DISPEN'SARY. A place where medicine and medical atten- 
tion is given free. 
DISPEN'SATORY. A descriptive book on the uses and prep- 
aration of drugs. 
DISSECTION. The act of cutting up parts of the body for 
examination of same. DISSEMINATION, Appearance of disease germs in various 
parts of body. 
DISSOCIA'TION (dis-so-she-il'-shun). Division of constituent 
parts of a compound. 
DISSOLUTION (dis-o-lu'-shun). The act of dissolving; death. 
DISSOLVENT (diz-oT-vent). Possessing power of dissolving. 
DISTAL (dis'-tal). Most distant from centre or middle line. 
DISTICHI'ASIS (dis-ti-kl'-a-sis). Having two rows of eyelashes, 
one above the other. 
DISTILLATION. The process of converting a liquid to a 
vapor and condensing the latter to a liquid. 
DISTOMA (dis'-to-mah). Parasitic worm found in the intes- 
tines; liver fluke, 
DISTORTED. Having improper shape. 
DISTRIX (dis'-triks). Division of hair terminals. 
DIURE'SIS (di-u-re'-sis). Excessive urinal secretion and dis- 
charge. 
DIURETTC (di-u-ret'-ik). Remedy producing increased urinal 
secretion. 
DIVER’S PARAL'YSIS. See Caisson Disease. 
DIVERTIC'ULUM (di-ver-tik'-u-lum). A blind pouch. See 
Cul-de-sac. 
DIVERTIC'ULUM, MECK'EL’S. Pouch at lower end of 
Ileum. 
DIVUL'SION (di-vul'-shun). A tearing apart. 
DIVUL'SOR (di-vul'-sor). An instrument used for dilation. 
DOCH'MIUS DUODENA'LIS (dok'-me-us). See Anchylosto- 
miasis. 
DOCTOR (dok'-tor). One authorized to practice medicine. 
DOG BUTTON. See Nux Vomica. 
DOG'WOOD. SeeCornus. 
DOLICHO-CEPH'ALIC (dol-i-ko-sef-al-ik). Head of abnormal 
length. 
DOLICHOHIER'IC. Applied to a lengthy sacrum. 
DOLICHOPELVIC (dol-i-ko-pel'-vik). Applied to a narrow 
pelvis. 
DO'LOR (do'-lor). A pain. 
DOLORIF'IC (dol-o-rif-ik). Producing pain. 
DON'NE’S TEST. Test for pus in the urine. 
DON'OVAN’S SOLUTION. Compound containing iodide of 
arsenic and mercury. 
DOR'SAD. Toward the back. 
DOR'SAL. Pertaining to the back. 
DOR'SUM. The back. 
DOSE. Amount of medicine given at one time. 
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DOSIM'ETER (do-sim'-e-ter). Instrument for measuring doses 
of medicine. 
DOSIM'ETRY (do-sim'-e-tre). Methodical prescription of cer- 
tain drugs in fixed doses. 
DOS'SIL (dos'-il). Small cone of lint. 
DOTHIENTERI'TIS (doth-i-en-te-ri'-tis). Enteric fever. 
DOUB'LE VIS'ION. See Diplopia. 
DOUCHE (doosh). Jet of water applied to a part. 
DOUG'LAS’, CUL-DE-SAC. See Cul-de-sac. 
DOUG'LAS, POUCH OF. See Cul-de-sac. 
DOVER'S POW'DER. Powder of ipecac and opium. 
DRACHM (dram). A weight of 60 grains; 3.888 grammes. 
DRACUN'CULUS (dra-kun'-ku-lus). See Guinea Worm. 
DRAGEE' (dra-zha'). Sugar-coated pill. 
DRAG'ON ROOT. Expectorant and diaphoretic drug. 
DRAINAGE. Constant removal of pus by means of artificial 
canals, etc. 
DRAS'TIC (dras'-tik). Violent active purgative. 
DRAUGHT (draft). Liquid preparation constituting one dose. 
DRES'SING. Bandage, plaster, etc., wrapped about a wound. 
DROM'OGRAPH. Instrument for measuring velocity of blood. 
DROPPED'-HAND. Muscular paralysis of forearm. 
DROP'SICAL. Pertaining to dropsy; affected with dropsy. 
DROP'SY. Extravasation of serous fluid into cavities or 
areolar tissue. 
DRUG. Substance from which medicinal preparations are 
made. 
DRUM'-BEL'LY. See Tympanites. 
DRUM OF EAR. See Tympanum. 
DRY BEL'LY-ACHE. See Girdle Pain. 
DRY CA'RIES (ka'-rez). See Onychomycosis. 
DRY CUP'PING. Cupping without scarification. 
DUBINTS DISEASE. See Electrical Chorea. 
DUBOIS'IA. Leaves furnishing duboisine. 
DUBOI'SINE. Alkaloid of duboisia, resembling hyoscyamine. 
DUCHENNE’S' PARAL'YSIS. See Pseudo-hypertrophic Par- 
alysis. 
DUCT (dukt). Canal conveying a fluid. 
DUCT OF BAR'THOLIN. Sublingual gland duct. 
DUCT OF STE'NO. Excretory duct of parotid gland. 
DUCT OF WHAR'TON. Excretory duct of sublingual gland. 
DUC'TUS (duk'-tus). A canal; duct. 
DULCAMA'RA(duI-ka-ma'-rah). Bittersweet; remedy exhibited 
in skin diseases. 
DUMB (dum). Without power to speak. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL DUMB A'GUE (dum-a'-gu). Intermittent, fever without chill. 
DUODE'NAL (du-o-de'-nal). Pertaining to the duodenum. 
DUODENI'TIS (du-6-den-i'-tis). Inflammation of the duode- 
num. 
DUODENOS'TOMY (du-d-den-os'-to-me). Making an opening 
through abdominal wall and duodenum. 
DUODE'NUM (du-d-de'-num). First part of small intestines. 
DU'RA MATER. External membranous covering of spinal 
cord and brain. 
DWARF. Abnormal smallness of size. 
DYNAM'IC (di-nam'-ik). See Sthenic. 
DYNAM'OGRAPH. Instrument recording strength of muscular 
contractions. 
DYNAMOM'ETER. Instrument used to measure strength ol 
muscles. 
DYSACOU'SIS (dis-a-koo'-sis). See Hyperakusis. 
DYSAR'THRIA (dis-ar'-thre-ah). See Dyslalia. 
DYSBA'SIA (dis-ba-se-ah). Impaired power of locomotion. 
DYSCHRE'A (dis-kre'-ah). Cutaneous discoloration. 
DYSCHROMATOP'SIA. Inability to easily distinguish colors. 
DYSCOPHO'SIS. Impaired hearing. 
DYSCRA'SIA (dls-kra'-se-ah). Imperfect health due to morbid 
condition of blood. 
DYSE'MIA (dis-e'-me-ah). A certain form of blood poisoning. 
DYS'ENTERY. Intestinal inflammation with bloody stools, 
DYSESTHE'SIA (dis-es-the'-se-ah). Impaired sensibility. 
DYSGEN'ESIS (dis-Jen'-e-sis). Impaired generative power; 
unfertile. 
DYSHIDRO'SIS, DYSIDRO'SIS. See Pompholyx. 
DYSKINE'SIA (dis-ki-ne'-se-ah). • Difficult movement. 
DYSLA'LIA (dis-la'-le-ah). Impaired speech due deformity. 
DYSMENORRHEA (dis-men-o-re'-ah). Painful or difficult 
menstruation. 
DYSOP'SIA (dis-op'-se-ah). Impaired vision. 
DYSOREX'IA (dis-o-rek'-se-ah). Morbid appetite. 
DYSOS'MIA (dis-oz'-me-ah). An offensive odor. 
DYSOSPHRE'SIA (dis-os-fre'-se-ah). Impaired sense of smell. 
DYSPAREU'NIA (dis-pa-roo'-ne-ah). Difficult or painful coitus. 
DYSPEP'SIA (dis-pep'-se-ah). Defective digestion; indigestion. 
DYSPER'MIA (dis-per'-me-ah). Morbid state of semen. 
DYSPHA'GIA (dis-fa'-je-ah). Difficulty in swallowing. 
DYSPHA'SIA (dis-fa'-se-ah). Impaired speech. 
DYSPHO'NIA (dis-fd'-ne-ah). Difficult speech due to hoarse- 
ness of voice. 
DYSPHRA'SIA (dis-fra'-ze-ah). Defective speech. 
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DYSPNE'A (disp-ne'-ah). Difficult breathing. 
DYSTA'SIA (dis-tii'-se-ah). Inability to stand properly. 
DYSTHE'SIA. See Dyscrasia. 
DYSTO'CHIA (dis-td'-se-ah). Painful and difficult labor. 
D YSTRO'PHIA (dis-trd'-fe-ah). Impaired nutrition. 
DYSU'RIA (dis-u'-re-ah). Difficult or painful urination. 
E. 
EAR (er). The organ of hearing. 
EAR'-ACHE (er'-ak), See Otalgia. 
EAR-COUGH (er'-koff). Reflex cough caused by auditory irri- 
tation. 
EAR'-TRUMPET. An instrument assisting sense of hearing, 
by Intensifying sound. 
EAR'-WAX (er'-waks). See Cerumen. 
EARTH'-BATH. See Arenation. 
EARTH', FUL'LER’S. Finely powdered absorbent earth. 
EAST'ON’S SYR'UP. Syrup of the phosphates of iron, quinine 
and strychnine. 
EB'NER’S GLANDS. Serous glands of the tongue. 
EBURNA'TION (eb-er-na'-shun). Hardening of bone, resem- 
bling ivory. 
ECAU'DATE (e-kaw'-dat). Without a tail. 
ECBOL'IC (ek-bol'-ik). Abortive ; abortifacient. 
ECCHONDRO'MA (ek-on-dro'-mah). A tumor forming in a 
cartilage. 
ECCHONDRO'SIS (ek-on-dro'-sis). See Ecchondroma. 
ECCHYMO'MA. Discolored, cutaneous swelling, due effusion 
of blood. 
ECCH YMO'SIS. Effusion of blood in tissue, causing cutaneous 
discoloration. 
ECCOPROT'IC (ek-6-prot'-ik). A laxative. 
EC'CRISIS (ek'-ri-sis). Excretion of waste matter. 
ECCRIT'IC (ek-rit'-ik). Agent causing eccrisis. 
ECCYE'SIS (ek-si-e'-sis). Extra-uterine fetation. 
ECCYLIO'SIS (ek-sil-e-6'-sis). A disease affecting develop- 
ment. 
ECDEMTC (ek-dem'-ik). Opposed to endemic. 
ECDEMIOMA'NIA. Intense desire for travel. 
EC'DYSIS (ek'-di-sis). Cutaneous exfoliation. 
ECHOLA'LIA (ek-6-la'-le-ah). Involuntary duplication of an- 
other’s words. 
ECHOPHRA'SIA (ek-6-fra'-se-ah). See Echolalia. ECLAMP'SIA (ek-lamp'-se-ah). Convulsions. See Puerperal 
Convulsions, 
ECLEC'TIC. A graduate of eclecticism. 
ECLEC'TICS. Branch of medicine consisting of extracts of 
the teachings of all medical schools. 
E'COID (e'-koid). Brack's term for red corpuscles after they 
have lost their color. 
ECON'OMY (e-kon'-o-me). The animal organism. 
ECOUVIL'LONAGE (a-koo-ve'-yong-aj). A swabbing out, as of 
uterus, etc. 
EC'PHLYSIS (ek'-fli-sis). Superficial vesicular formation. 
ECPHRO'NIA (ek-fro'-ne-ah). Melancholia; insanity. 
ECPHY'MA (ek-fi'-mah). A growth on the skin. 
ECRASEUR' (a-krah-zuhr'). An instrument with a wire loop 
for removal of tissue, etc. 
EC'STASY (ek'-sta-se). In a condition resembling a trance. 
EC'TASIS (ek'-ta-sis). Dilatation of a part. 
ECTHY'MA (ek-thi'-mah). Pustular eruption of skin. 
ECTOCAR'DIA (ek-to-kar'-de-ah). Malposition of the heart. 
ECTODERM (ek'-to-derm). See Blastoderm. 
ECTOPAGUS. Double monster, connected by sides of chest. 
ECTOPARASITE (ek-to-par'-a-sit). Parasite on surface of body. 
EC'TOPHYTE (ek'-to-fit). Superficial vegetable parasite of 
animals, 
ECTO'PIA (ek-to'-pe-ah). Malposition. 
ECTO'PIA COR'DIS. See Ectocardia, 
ECTO'PIA LEN'TIS. Malposition of crystalline lens. 
ECTOP'IC (ck-top'-lk). Pertaining to ectopia. 
ECTOP'IC GESTA'TION. Extra-uterine fetation. 
EC'TOPLASM. External layer of cell. See Protoplasm. 
ECTOS'TEAL. Pertaining to external surface of a bone. 
ECTOSTO'SIS. Cartilaginous ossification between cartilage 
and perichondrium. 
ECTOZO'A (ek-to-zo'-ah). Superficial parasites. 
ECTRODACTYL'IA. Congenital absence of any fingers or toes. 
ECTROM'ELUS. Monster with stunted growth of limbs. 
ECTRO'PION, ECTRO'PIUM. Palpebral eversion. 
ECTROT'IC (ek-trot'-ik). Tending to abort. 
EC'ZEMA. Pustular disease of skin with intense itching and 
exudation. 
ECZEM'ATOID (ek zem'-a-toid). Resembling eczema. 
ECZEMATOUS (ek-zem'-a-tus). Having nature of eczema. 
ECZEMATO'SES (ek-zem-a-to'-sez). See Eczematous. 
EDEA (e-de'-ah). See Genitalia. 
EDEI'TIS (e-de-i'-tis). Inflammation of genital organs. 
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EDE'MA (e-de'-mah), Infiltration of tissues with serous fluids. 
EDEM'ATOUS (e-dem'-a-tus). Pertaining to edema. 
E'DENTATE, EDENTULOUS (e'-den-tat, e-den'-tu-lus). Tooth- 
less. 
EDENTATION. The process of becoming edentulous. 
EDEOL'OGY (e-de-ol'-o-je). Treatise on genital organs. 
EDTBLE (ed'-i-bl). Fit to be eaten; proper food. 
EDOCEPHALOUS (e-do-sef'-a-lus). Monster with penis where 
nose should be. 
EF'FERENT (ef'-er-ent). Carrying in an outward direction. 
EF'FLEURAGE (ef'-flur-azh). A stroke used in massage. 
EFFLORES'CENCE (ef-16r-es'-ens). Scarlet condition of skin. 
EFFLU'VIUM (e-flu'-ve-um). Obnoxious odor; exhalation. 
EFFLUXTON (ef-fluk'-shun). Abortion quickly following im- 
pregnation. 
EFFU'SION. A pouring out; infiltration of tissues with a 
fluid. 
EGES'TA (e-jes'-tah). Rectal excretions. 
EGG. See Ovule. 
EGLAN'DULAR (e-glan'-du-lar). Without glands. 
EGOPH'ONY (e-goff'-o-ne). A bleating sound heard during 
auscultation. 
EGYPTIAN CHLORO'SIS (e-jip'-shan-klo-ro'-sis). See Anchy- 
lostomiasis. 
EGYPTTAN OPHTHAL'MIA. See Ophthalmia, Purulent. 
EHR'LICH’S METH'OD. Staining tubercle bacilli with methyl 
violet. 
EI'LOID (i'-loid). Applied to tumors with rolling or coiling of 
skin. 
EISANTHE'MA (is-an-tne'-mah). Exanthem forming on a 
mucous membrane. 
EISOD'IC (is-od'-ik). Nerves branching out from spine. 
EJACULA'TION (e-jak-u-la'-shun). Seminal discharge during 
coition. 
EJEC'TA (e-jek'-tah). A substance which is expelled. 
EJECTION (e-jek'-shun). Act of expelling. 
ELABORATION (e-lab-6-ra'-shun). Process of a substance 
preparatory to assimilation. 
ELATN (e-la'-in). Fluid portion of oils. 
ELASTIC BANDAGE. Rubber strips for compressing a part. 
ELASTIC TIS'SUE. A certain kind of connective tissue. 
ELASTIN (e-las'-tin). Albuminoid of elastic tissue. 
ELAT'ERIN (e-lat'-e-rin). Active principle of elaterium. 
ELATE'RIUM. Hydragogue cathartic obtained from the 
squirting cucumber. 
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EL'BOW (el'-bo). Joint uniting radius and humerus. 
ELCO'SIS (el-ko'-sisl. Ulceration. 
ELECTRIC, ELECTRICAL. Pertaining to electricity. 
ELECTRICAL CHOREA. An Italian disease, with contraction 
of muscles, paralysis, etc. 
ELECTRICITY. A force produced by friction. 
ELECTRO-CAU'TERY (e-lek'-tro-kaw'-ter-e). Using of electric- 
ity for destroying a part. 
ELECT RO-THERAPEU'TICS (e-lek'-tro-ther-a-pu'-tiks). The 
science of electricity as related to medicine. 
ELECTROGEN'ESIS (e-lek-tro-jen'-e-sis). Generation of elec- 
tricity. 
ELECTROL'YSIS. Decomposition of a substance by electricity. 
ELECTROLYTE. Compounds admitting electrolysis. 
ELECTRO-MASSAGE'. Massage with use of electricity. 
ELECTUARY (e-lek'-tu-a-re). A medicine disguised by a 
sweetened substance. 
ELETDIN (e-le'-i-din). Substance of stratum granulosum of 
skin. 
EL'EMENT (el'-e-ment). A simple substance; the last sub- 
stance of an analyzed compound. 
EL'EPHANT LEG. See Elephantiasis. 
ELEPHANTIASIS (el-e-fan-ti'-a-sis). Chronic hypertrophy of 
skin, with induration. 
ELEPHANTIASIS ARABUM. See Elephantiasis. 
ELEPHANTIASIS GR/ECO'RUM. See Leprosy. 
EL'EVATOR. Muscle holding up a part; a surgical instru- 
ment. 
ELIMINATION (e-lim-i-na'-shun). Process of expelling. 
ELIN'GUID (e-ling'-guid). See Tongue-tie. 
ELIXA'TION (e-lik-sa'-shun). Boiled or digested vegetable 
drugs. 
ELIX'IR (e-lik'-ser). Aromatic alcoholic compound, as elixir 
calisaya. 
ELM. See Ulmus. 
ELO'DES (e-16'-dez), Malarial fever. 
ELUTRIA'TION (e-lu-tri-a'-shun). Separating particles of a 
compound by immersing in water. 
ELYTRI'TIS (el-e-tri'-tis). See Vaginitis. 
ELY'TROCELE (el-e'-tro-sel). Vaginal tumor or hernia. 
ELY'TROPLASTY (el-e'-tro-plas-te). See Colpoplasty. 
ELYTROPTO'SIS (el-e-trop-to'-sis). Vaginal prolapse. 
ELYTRORRHA'GIA (el-e-tror-a'-je-ah). Vaginal hemorrhage. 
ELYTROR'RHAPHY (el-i-tror'-a-fe). Vaginal suture. 
ELYTROT'OMY (el-i-trot'-6-me). Vaginal incision. 84 
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EMACIA'TION (e-rmi-se-a'-shun). Becoming lean. 
EMANA'TION (em-a-na'-shun). A foul odor. 
EMAN'SIO-MEN'SIUM. Interrupted menstruation. 
EMASCULA'TION (e-mas-ku-la'-shun). Castration; unsexing. 
EMBALMING. Removing organs and tilling cavities of 
cadaver -with aromatic preservative liquids. 
EMBOLE'MIA (em-bo-le'-me-ah). State of blood causing em- 
bolism. 
EMBO'LIA (em-bo'-le-ah). See Embolism. 
EM'BOLISM. Embolus blocking a blood vessel. 
EM'BOLUS (em'-bo-lus), Blood clot causing embolism. 
EMBROCA'TION (em-bro-ka'-shun'. A synonym of liniment. 
EM'BRYO. Fecundated germ before third month after which 
it is the fetus. 
EMBRYOCAR'DIA. Heart disease with beat resembling those 
of fetal heart. 
EMBRYOC'TONY (em-bre-ok'-to-ne). Destruction of unborn 
fetus. 
EMBRYOG'ENY (em-bre-oj'-e-ne), Embryonal formation. 
EMBRYOG'RAPHY (em-bre-og'-ra-fe). Description of embryo. 
EMBRYOL'OGY (em-bre-ol'-o-je). Treatise on embryonic de- 
velopment. 
EMBRYO N'AL. See Embryonic. 
EMBRYON'IC (em-bre-on'-ik). Pertaining to the embryo. 
EM'BRYOTOME(em'-bre-6-t6m). Instrument for embryotomy. 
EMBRYOTO'CIA. See Abortion. Embryonic. 
EMBRYOTOMY (em-bre-ot-o-me). Fetal surgery to permit 
delivery. 
EMBRYOTROPHY (em-bre-ot'-ro-fe). Petal nutrition. 
EMBR YUL'CIA (em-bre-ul'-se-ah). Extracting the fetal product 
of craniotomy, 
EM'ESIS (em'-e-sis). Vomiting. 
EMETIC (e-met'-ik). Agent causing vomiting. 
EM'ETIN (em'-e-tin). Alkaloid of ipecacuanha. 
EM'ETO-CATHAR'SIS. Condition of vomiting and being 
purged at same time. 
EMETOL'OGY (em-e-tol'-6-je). Treatise of emesis and emetics. 
EMIC'TION (e-mik'-shun). Urination. 
EMIC'TORY (e-mik'-to-re). A diuretic. 
(em'-i-nens). A process or prominence. 
EMISSA'RIUM SUPE'RIUS. Cranial emissary vein. 
EMTSSARY. An abrupt canal for fluids. 
EMIS'SION (e-mish'-on). Throwing out; ejaculation, as of 
semen. 
EMMEN'AGOGUE (e-men'-a-gog). A menstrual stimulant. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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EMME'NIA (e-me'-ne-ah). See Menses. 
EMMENOL'OGV (em-e-nol'-o-je). Treatise on menstruation. 
EMMETRO'PIA (em-e-tro'-pe-ah). Normal condition of the eye. 
EMMETROP'IC. Relating to emmetropia. 
EMOL'LIENT (e-mol'-yent). Agent with softening properties. 
EMOTIONAL (e-mo-shun-al). Affected with emotion. 
EMPASM' (em-pazm'i. A deodorizer. 
EMPATHE'MA (em-pa-the'-mah). Without control of the 
passions. 
EM'PHLYSIS (em'-fli-sis), Eruption of vesicle or tumor. 
EMPHRAC'TIC. An obstructive agent. 
EMPHRAXTS (em-frak'-sis). An obstruction. 
EMPHY'MA (em-fi'-mah). See Tumor. 
EMPHYSE'MA. Gaseous infiltration of tissues. 
EMPIRTC. A quack. 
EMPIR'ICISM (em-pir'-i-sizm). Quackery. 
EMPLAS'TIC (em-plas'-tik). An agent with constipating prop- 
erty. 
EMPLAS'TRUM (em-plas'-trum), A plaster. 
EMPROSTHOT'ONUS. Violent spasmodic contractions caus- 
ing the body to bend forward. 
EMP'TYSIS (crnp'-ti-sis). Pulmonic hemorrhage. 
EMPYE'MA (em-pi-e'-mah). See Pleurapostema. 
EMPYE'SIS (em-pi-e'-sis). An abscess. 
EMPY'OCELE (em-pi'-o-sel). Pus in the scrotum. 
EMUL'GENT. Pressing or forcing out. 
EMUL'SIN (e-mul'-sin). Ferment of sweet and bitter almonds. 
EMUL'SION (e-mul'-shun). Product of oil suspended in water. 
EMUNC'TORY (e-mungk'-to-re). Organ discharging waste mat- 
ter. 
EMUN'DANT fe-mun'-dant). Cleansing. 
ENAM'EL (en-am'-el). Hard, white envelope of exposed part 
of teeth. 
ENANTHE'MA (en-an-the'-mah). An eruption on a mucous 
membrane. 
ENANTHE'SIS (en-an-the'-sis). Cutaneous eruption resulting 
from internal complications. 
ENANTIOPATHTC (e-nan-te-o-path'-ik). Easing; temporary 
relief. 
ENANTIOP'ATHY (e-nan-te-op'-a-the). Allopathy. 
ENARTHRO'SIS (en-ar-thro'-sis). Ball-and-socket joint. 
ENCANTHUS. Abnormal size of lachrymal caruncle. 
ENCEINTE' (ong-sant'). Pregnant. 
ENCELI'TIS (en-sel-i'-tis). Inflammation of organs in abdomen. 
ENCEPHALAL'GIA (en-sef-al-al'-je-ah). See Cephalalgia. 86 
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ENCEPHAL'IC (en-sef-al'-ik). Pertaining to the brain. 
ENCEPH'ALIN. Cerebral glucoside. 
ENCEPHALITIS (en-sef-al-i'-tis). Cerebral inflammation. 
ENCEPH'ALOCELE (en-sel'-al-6-sel). Cerebral hernia. 
ENCEPH'ALOID (en-sef-a-loid). Resembling the brain. 
ENCEPH ALOL'OGY (en-sef-a-lol'-6-je). Description of enceph- 
alon. 
ENCEPHALO'MA (en-sef-al-o'-mah). Cerebral tumor. 
ENCEPH ALOMALA'CI A (en-sef-al-o-ma-la'-seah). Softening 
of the brain. 
ENCEPH'ALON (en-sef-a-lon). The brain. 
ENCEPHALOP'ATHY (en-sef-al-op'-a-the). Cerebral disease. 
ENCEPHALORRHA'GIA (en-sef-al-or-ra'-je-ah). Cerebral hem- 
orrhage. 
ENCEPH'ALOTOME. Instrument to perform encephalotomy. 
ENCEPHALOT'OM Y (en-sef-al-ot'-6-me). Incision of the brain. 
ENCHONDRO'MA (en-kon-dro'-mah). Tumor of a cartilage. 
ENCHYLE'MA (en-ki-le'-mah). Substance in protoplasm. 
ENCOLPITIS (en-kol-pi'-tis). Inflammation of mucous mem- 
brane of vagina. 
ENCYST'ED (en-slst'-ed). Enveloped in a cyst. 
ENDAN'GIUM (end-an'-je-um). Inner lining of vessels. 
ENDARTERITIS (end-ar-ter-I'-tis). Inflammation of inner 
membrane of artery. 
END'BULBS. Nerve terminals. 
ENDEM'IC (en-dern'-ik). Disease caused by conditions of the 
locality where it originates. Confined to a certain locality. 
ENDEMIOL'OGY (en-dem-e-ol'-o-je). Description of endemic 
diseases. 
ENDERMATTC, ENDER'MIC. Medicine applied locally after 
removing epidermis. 
END'OBLAST. Nucleus. 
ENDOCAR'DIAL (en-do-kar'-de-al). Within the heart. 
ENDOCARDITIS (en-do-kar-di'-tis). Inflammation of endocar- 
dium. 
ENDOCAR'DIUM, Membranous lining of cardiac cavities. 
ENDOCOLPITIS (en-do-kol-pT-tis). See Colpitis. 
ENDOCHO'RION (en-do-ko'-re-on). Inner membrane envelop- 
ing fetus. 
EN'DODERM (en'-do-derm). See Blastoderm. 
ENDODONTITIS (en-do-dou-ti'-tis). Inflammation of tissues 
in pulp cavity of a tooth. 
ENDOENTERITIS. Membranous inflammation of small in- 
testines. 
ENDOGASTRITIS. Membranous inflammation of stomach. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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EN'DOLYMPH. Fluid in aural membranous labyxdnth. 
ENDOMETRI'TIS (en-do-me-tr!'-tis). Inflammation of endo- 
metrium. 
ENDOMETRIUM (en-do-me'-tre-um). Inner membrane of 
uterus. 
ENDONEU'RIUM. Delicate web of connective tissue between 
nerve-fibres. 
ENDOPAR'ASITE (en-do-par'-a-sit). Parasite found in the 
body. 
ENDOPATH'IC. Advance of a disease due to internal phe- 
nomena. 
ENDOPERICARDI'TIS. Pericarditis complicated by endo- 
carditis. 
ENDOPHLEBI'TIS (en-do-fle-bi'-tls). Inner membranous in- 
flammation of vein. 
EN'DOPLAST. See Endoblast. 
EN'DOSCOPE. Instrument used in examining cavities. 
ENDOS'COPY. Using of the endoscope. 
ENDOSMOM'ETER. Instrument measuring endosmosis. 
ENDOSMO'SIS. Passing of one liquid into a cavity containing 
a thicker fluid. 
ENDOSMOT'IC (en-dos-mot'-ik). Pertaining to endosmosis. 
ENDOSTEI'TIS (end-os-te-x'-tis). Inflammation of endosteum. 
ENDOS'TEUM. Medullary membrane of bone. 
ENDOS'TOMA (end-os'-to-mah). Ossification of cartilage. 
ENDOSTO'SIS (end-os-to'-sis). See Endostoma. 
ENDOTHELIO'MA (end-o-the-le-o'-mah). Tumor due to cell 
genesis of endothelium. 
ENDOTHE'LIUM. Membranous linings of cavities, as of the 
peritoneal cavity. 
END' PLATE. End of filament of a nerve in muscular fibre. 
EN'EMA (en'-e-mah). Injection per rectum of liquid nourish- 
ment or medicine. 
ENEPIDER'MIC. Epidermal application of medicines. 
EN'ERGY (en'-er-je). Potency; power of the human economy. 
ENER'VATE (e-ner'-vat). To deprive of strength. 
ENG'LISH WAL'NUT. Leaves and seeds used in medicine, 
ENGOMPHO'SIS (en-gom-fo'-sis). See Gomphosis. 
ENGORGE'MENT (en-gorj'-ment). Congestion of a vessel, due 
to plethora. 
ENOMA'NIA (e-no-ma'-ne-ah), See Delirium Tremens. 
ENOPHTHAL'MIA (en-off-thal'-me-ah). Abnormal depth of 
eyeball in socket. 
ENOSTO'SIS (en-os-to'-sis). Medullary tumor of bone. 
EN'SIFORM APPEN'DIX, Final sternal segment. 88 
ENSOM'PHALUS. Double monstrosity joined slightly on the 
surface. 
EN'STROPHE (en'-stro-fe). Involution. 
ENTA'SIA (en-ta'-se-ah). Continued muscular spasm. 
ENTERADENOG'RAPHY. Treatise of intestinal glands. 
ENTERADENOL'OGY. Science of intestinal glands. 
ENTERAL'GIA (en-ter-aT-je-ah). Pain in the bowels. 
ENTEREC'TOMY (en-ter-ek'-to-rae). Intestinal surgery. 
ENTER'IC. Relating or pertaining to the intestine. 
ENTER'IC FE'VER. See Typhoid Fever. 
ENTER'ICA. See Enteric. 
ENTERI'TIS (en-ter-!'-tis). Intestinal inflammation. 
ENTEROBRO'SIA (en-te-ro-bro'-se-ah), Intestinal perforation. 
EN'TEROCELE (en'-ter-o-sel). Hernia with intestines as con- 
tents. 
ENTEROC'LYSIS (en-ter-oc'-li-sis). The giving of an enema. 
ENTERO-COLI'TIS (en-ter-o-col-i'-tis). Inflammation of small 
intestines and colin. 
ENTERO-CYST'OCELE. Vesical and intestinal hernia. 
ENTERODYN'IA (en-ter-6-din'-e-ah). Pain in the intestines. 
ENTERO-EPIP'LOCELE. Hernia containing intestine and 
omentum. 
ENTERO-GASTRI'TIS. Inflammation of stomach and intes- 
tines. 
ENTERO-GAS'TROCELE (en-ter-d-gas'-tro-sel). Hernia of 
stomach and intestines. 
ENTEROG'RAPHY. Description of intestines. 
ENTERO-HY'DROCELE. Enterocele and hydrocele. 
EN'TEROLITE, EN'TEROLITH, Intestinal stone. 
ENTEROLITHI'ASIS. Formation of enterolite. 
ENTEROL'OGY. Science of the intestines. 
EN'TERON (en'-te-ron). The intestinal canal. 
ENTEROPATHY (en-ter-op'-a-the). Intestinal disease. 
EN'TEROPLASTY, Plastic intestinal surgery. 
ENTERRHA'GIA. Hemorrhage of the intestines. 
ENTEROR'RH APHY (en-ter-or'-a-fe). Intestinal suturing. 
ENTERORRHE'A (en-ter-or-re'-ah). See Diarrhea. 
ENTERO'SES (en-ter-d'-sez). Diseases of intestines. 
ENTEROSTENO'SIS. Intestinal stricture. 
ENTEROS'TOMY (en-ter-os'-to-me). Forming of a fistula in 
the intestines. 
EN'TEROTOME. Instrument used in enterotomy. 
ENTEROT'OMY. Incision of the Intestines. 
ENTEROZO'ON (en-ter-d-zo'-on). Intestinal animal parasite. 
ENTHELMINT'HA. Worm found in the intestines. 
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ENTHET'IC (en-thet'-ik). Extraneous causes as inoculation. 
EN'TOBLAST (en'-to-blast). Germinal spot of the nucleus. 
EN'TOCELE. Internal hernia. 
EN'TOCYTE (en'-to-sit). That which is contained in a cell. 
EN'TODERM. See Blastoderm. 
EN'TOPHYTE (en'-to-fit). A vegetable parasite inside of 
animals. 
ENTOP'TIC (ent-op'-tik). Inside the eye. 
ENTOT'IC (ent-ot'-ik). Pertaining to the inner ear. 
ENTOZO'ON. See Enterozoon. 
EN'TRAILS (en'-tralz). The intestines. 
ENTRO'PION, ENTRO'PIUM. Marginal, palpebral inversion. 
ENURE'SIS (en-u-re'-sis). Incontinence of urine. 
ENVIRONMENT. Phenomena complicating a disease. 
EN'ZYMES (en'-zims). Chemical ferments. 
E'OSIN (e'-o-sin). See Fuchsin. 
EOSINOPHTLOUS. Easily stained with eosin. 
EPAC'TAL, (e-pak'-tal). Term applied to inter-parietal bone. 
EPEN'DYMA (e-pen'-di-mah), Membranous lining of inner 
cavities of brain and spinal cord. 
EPENDYMI'TIS (e-pen-di-mi'-tis). Inflammation of the epen- 
dyma. 
EPHE'LIS (e-fe'-lis). See Lentigo. 
EPHEM'ERA (e-fern'-e-rah). Short-lived; brief; as a fever of 
one day. 
EPHEM'ERA MALIG'NA. A sweating fever. 
EPHEM'ERAL (e-fem'-e-ral). See Ephemera. 
EPHIAL'TES (ef-i-al'-tez). See Nightmare. 
EPHIDRO'SIS (ef-i-dro'-sis). Excessive sweating. 
EPHIDRO'SIS CRUEN'TA. See Hemathidrosis. 
EP'IBLAST (ep'-i-blast). See Blastoderm. 
EPICAN'THUS. Cutaneous fold over inner canthus of eye. 
EPICAR'DIUM (ep-i-kar'-de-um). Visceral portion of pericar- 
dium. 
EPICHRO'SIS (ep-e-kro'-sis). Cutaneous discoloration. 
EPICON'DYLE. Condyle of humerus. 
EPICRA'NIUM. Sheet of connective tissue covering cranium. 
EPIC'RISIS (e-pik'-ri-sis). Subsequent crisis. 
EPICYSTI'TIS (ep-i-sist-i'-tis). Structural inflammation above 
bladder. 
EPICYSTOT'OMY. Suprapubic vesical dissection. 
EPIDEMTC. Applied to a disease affecting the masses. 
EPIDEMIOG'RAPHY. Description of epidemics. 
EPIDEMIOL'OGY. Science of epidemics. 
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EPIDER'MATA (ep-i-der'-ma-lah). Epidermic excresence. 
EPIDER'MIC (ep-i-der'-mik). Pertaining to the epidermis. 
EPIDER'MIS (ep-i-der'-rnis). Outer covering of derma. 
EPIDER'MOID (ep-i-der'-moid). Resembling epidermis. 
EPIDID'YMIS (ep-i-did'-e-mis). Small oblong body over the 
testis. 
EPIDIDYMITIS (ep-i-did-e-mi'-tis). Inflammation of epididy- 
mus. 
EPIDU'RAL SPACE. Interstice between dura mater and 
pereosteum. 
EPIGASTRAL'GIA (ep-i-gas-tral'-je-ah). Neuralgia of the epi- 
gastrium. 
EPIGASTRIC (ep-i-gas'-trik). Pertaining to the epigastrium. 
EPIGASTRIUM (ep-i-gas'-tre-um). Upper part of abdomen, 
over stomach. 
EPIGASTROCELE (ep-i-gas'-tro-sel). Epigastric hernia. 
EPIGEN'ESIS (ep-i-jen'-e-sis). A new formation. 
EPIGLOT'TIS (ep-i-glot'-tis). A laryngeal cartilage assisting 
the act of swallowing. 
EPIGLOTTITIS (ep-i-glot-i-tis). Inflammation of epiglottis. 
EPIG'NATHUS. Double monster, united by maxilla. 
EPILATION (ep-i-la'-shun). Destruction of the hair. 
EPILATORTUM (ep-i-la-tor'-re-um). Agent for epilation. 
EP'ILEPSY. Disease characterized by fits, clonic spasms, 
unconsciousness, 
EPILEPTIC (ep-i-lep'-tik). Pertaining to epilepsy. 
EPILEPTIC MA'NIA. Mental derangement subsequent to an 
epileptic convulsion. 
EPILEPTIFORM (ep-i-lep'-ti-form). Resembling epilepsy. 
EPILEPTOG'ENOUS (ep-i-lep-toj'-e-nus). Causing epileptic 
seizures. 
EPI'LOSE (e-pi'-lose). Hairless; bald. 
EPINEU'RIUM (ep-i-nu'-re-um). Sheath protecting a nerve. 
EPIPASTIC (ep-i-pas'-tik). See Epispastic. 
EPIPH'ORA (e-pif'-o-rah). Flood of tears due lachrymation. 
EPIPH'YSIS (e-pif'-e-sis). A bone having cartilaginous union 
with another bone. 
EPIPHYSITIS (e-pif-i-si'-tis). Inflammation of epiphysis. 
EP'IPHYTE (ep'-e-fit). Superficial vegetable parasite. 
EPIP'LOCELE (e-pip'-10-sel). Hernia, the contents of which 
are only the omentum. 
EPIPLO'IC (ep-i-plo'-ik). Relating to the Omentum. 
EPIPLOITIS (ep-e-plo-i'-tis). Inflammation of epiploon. 
EPIPLOME'ROCELE (ep-e-plo-me'-ro-sel). Femoral hernia con- 
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EPIP'LOON (e-pip'-10-on). The omentum. 
EPIPLOS'CHEOCELE (ep-e-plos'-ke-o-sol). Scrotal hernia con- 
taining omentum. 
EPISCLERITIS (ep-is-cle-ri'-tis). Inflammation of the subcon- 
junctival tissues. 
EPISIOI'TIS (ep-e-si-o-i'-tis). Vulvular inflammation. 
EPISIORRHA'GIA (ep-e-si-o-ra'-je-ah). Vulvular hemorrhage. 
EPISIOR'RHAPHY. Operation for supporting prolapsed 
uterus. 
EPISIOT'OMY. Labial incision preventing perineal laceration 
during labor. 
EPISPA'DIAS (ep-e-spa'-de-as). Congenital malformed urethra 
with dorsal opening. 
EPISPAS'TIC (ep-e-spas'-tik). A vesicant; agent causing blister. 
EPISPLENITIS. Membranous inflammation of spleen. 
EPISTAXTS (ep-is-tak'-sls). Nasal hemorrhage. 
EPISTER'NUM (ep-i-ster'-num). The manubrium. 
EPISTHOT'ONOS (ep-is-thot'-o-nos). See Emprosthotonos. 
EPITHELIO'MA (ep-i-the-le-o'-mah). Carcinoma or cancer 
forming in epithelium. 
EPITHE'LIUM (ep-i-the'-le-um). Thin outer layer of skin. 
EPITROCH'LEA (ep-e-trok'-le-ah). The inner condyle of hum- 
erus. The outer condyle is called the epicondyle. 
EPIZO'ON (ep-i-zo'-on). Animal parasite of the skin. 
EPONYCHTUM (ep-o-nik'-e-um). Epidermis clinging to base 
and sides of finger-nails. 
EPOSTOMA (e-pos'-to-mah), Abnormal osseous growth. 
EP'SOM SALTS. Magnesium sulphate. 
EPU'LIS (ep-u'-lis). Gingival tumor. 
EPULO'SIS (ep-u-lo'-sis). Cicatrization; the process of healing. 
EQUIN'IA (e-kwin'-e-ah). Glanders. 
EQUINA'TION (e-kwin-a'-shun). Inoculation with horse-pox. 
EQUIV'OCAL GENERATION. See Abiogenesis. 
ERECTILE TIS'SUE. Tissue having turgescent qualities. 
ERECTION (c-rek'-shun). Stiff-, hard condition of genital 
organs during sexual excitement, due to plethora. 
ERECTOR (c-rck'-tor). Muscle producing erection. 
ERECTOR Pi'Ll MUS'CLES. Erector muscles of hair. 
ER'ETHISM. Abnormal, excessive irritability. 
ER'GOT. Substance forming on rye; a hemostatic; also used 
to contract uterus. 
ER'GOTIN (ur'-got-in). Active principle of ergot. 
ER'GOTISM (ur'-got-izm). Condition caused by excessive use 
of ergot. 
ERIG'ERON (e-rij'-e-ron). Diuretic and tonic. 92 
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ERIODIC'TYON (er-e-o-dik'-te-on). An expectorant used in 
pulmonary diseases. 
ERO'DENT (e-ro'-dent). A substance used locally to destroy 
tissue. 
ERO'SION (e-ro'-zhun). Ulceration that is slowly eating away 
tissue. 
EROT'IC (e-rot'-ik). Pertaining to sexual desire. 
EROTOMA'NIA (e-ro-to-ma'-ne-ah). Insanity resulting from 
excessive venereal desire. 
ERRAT'IC (e-rat'-ik). Abnormal; irregular; wandering. 
ER'RHINE (er'-in). Agent increasing nasal secretions; » 
sternutatory. 
ERUCTACTION (e-ruk-ta'-shun). Violent expulsion of gas from 
the stomach. 
ERUP'TION (e-rup'-shun). Outbreak; rash; exanthem. 
ERUP'TIVE (e-rup'-tiv). Attended with eruptions. 
ERYSIP'ELAS (er-i-sip'-e-las). Inflammatory skin disease with 
fever. It is infectious. 
ERYSIPELATOUS (er-i-si-pel'-a-tus). Pertaining to erysipelas. 
ERYTHE'MA (er-i-the'-mah). Inflammatory disease of skin 
with abnormal redness of latter. 
ERYTHEMATOUS (er-i-them'-a-tus). Pertaining to erythema. 
ERYTHRAS'MA (e-ri-thras'-mah). Exfoliating skin disease 
with reddish demarcations. 
ERYTH'ROBLAST (er ith'-ro-blast). See Leucocyte. 
ERYTHROCHLORO'PIA (er-i-thro-klo-ro'-pe-ah). Color-blind- 
ness with negative results except with red and green. 
ERYTHRODEX'TRIN (er-i-thro-deks'-trin). Dextrin resulting 
from saliva acting on starch. 
ERYTHROMELAL'GIA (er-ith-ro-mel-al'-je-ah). Disease of 
extremities with pain and redness of same. 
ERYTHROP'SIA (er-ith-rop'-se-ah). Condition in which all 
objects appear red. 
ERYTHRO'SXS (er-i-thro'-sis). Congestion. See Plethora. 
ERYTHROX'YLON. Leaves furnishing cocaine. 
ES'CHAR (es'-kar). A crust of dead tissue ; dry slough. 
ESCHAROT'IC (es-kar-ot'-ik). Agent destroying tissues, or 
establishing a slough. 
ES'CULIN (es'-ku-lin). Active crystalline substance of horse- 
chestnut. 
ES'ERINE (es'-e-rin). Active principle of physostigma. 
ESODTC (e-sod'-ik). Term applied to a branch of the spinal 
cord. 
ESOGASTRI'TIS (e-so-gas-tri'-tis). Inflammation of gastric 
mucous membrane. ESOPHAG'EAL (e-sof-aj-e-al). Pertaining to the esophagus. 
ESOPHAGIS'MUS (e-sof-aj-is'-mus). Esophageal spasm. 
ESOPHAGI'TIS (e-sof-aj-I'-tis). Inflammation of esophagus. 
ESOPHAG'OSCOPE. Instrument for examining esophagus. 
ESOPH'AGOSPASM. See Esophagisraus. 
ESOPHAGO-STENO'SIS. Esophageal stricture. 
ESOPHAGOS'TOMY. Establishing a fistula of esophagus. 
ESOPH'AGUS (e-sof'-a-gus). Musculo-mernbranous canal con- 
necting pharynx and stomach. 
ESOTER'IC (es-o-ter'-ik). Resulting from internal causes. 
ES'SENCE (es'-ens). An alcoholic solution of a volatile oil. 
ESSEN'TIAL (es-en'-shal). Pertaining to an essence. 
ESTHESIOM'ETER (es-the-se-om'-e-ter). Instniment used to 
determine the condition of the sense of touch. 
ESTRUA'TION (es-tru-a'-shun). Craving for coition. 
ES'TRUM (es'-trum). An intense desire for coition ; orgasm. 
E'THER (e'-ther). Volatile anesthetic, usually preferred to 
chloroform. 
ETHE'REAL (e-the'-re-al). Pertaining to ether. 
E'THERISM (e'-ther-izm). See Etherization. 
ETHERIZA'TION (e-ther-i-za'-shun). Producing anesthesia by 
administering ether. 
ETHMOCEPH'ALUS. See Cyclopia. 
ETH'MOID (eth'-moid). Perforated bone back of base of nose. 
ETHMYPHI'TIS (eth-mi-fi-tis). See Cellulitis. 
ETHNOG'RAPHY (eth-nog'-ra-fe). Treatise on the races of 
men. 
ETHNOL'OGY (eth-nol'-6-je). Science relating to races of men. 
ETHYL'AMINE. A caustic product of putrefying yeast. 
ETH'YL, CHLO'RIDE. A local anesthetic. 
ETIOLA'TION (e-te-o-la'-shun). Becoming pale, 
ETIOL'OGY (e-te-ol'-6-Je). Science explaining causes of a 
disease; causation. 
EUCALYPT'OL (u-kal-ip'-tol). The active principle of oil of 
eucalyptol. 
EUCALYP'TUS (u-kal-ip'-tus). Leaves used in malarial fever. 
EU'CHYMY (u'-ki-me). Healthy state of the humors. 
EUCRA'SIA (u-knl'-se-ah). Healthy; opposed to dyscrasia. 
EU'GENOL. Active principle of oil of cloves. 
EULACHO'NI O'LEUM. Candle-fish oil. 
EU'NUCH (u'-nuk). A male who has been emasculated. 
EUON'YMUS (u-on'-e-mns). Liver stimulant; cathartic. 
EUPATO'RIUM (u-pa-to'-re-um). Diuretic and diaphoretic 
leaves. 
EUPEP'SIA (u-pep'-se-ah). Opposed to dyspepsia. 
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EUPEPTIC (u-pep'-tik). Pertaining to eupepsia. 
EUPHOR'BIA (u-for'-be-ah). A cathartic; used in asthmatic 
affections. 
EUPHO'RJA (u-fo'-re-ah). A feeling of perfect health. 
EUPLAS'TIC (u-plas'-tik). Admitting of healthy development 
or growth. 
EUPNE'A (u-pne'-ah'. Natural breathing. 
EUSTA'CHIAN CATH'ETER. Instrument used to dilate Eus- 
tachian tube. 
EUSTA'CHIAN TUBE. Passage connecting pharynx and 
middle ear. 
EUSTA'CHIAN VALVE. Membranous fold in right auricle of 
heart. 
EUTHANA'SIA (u-than-a'-se-ah). Death without pain. 
EUTO'CIA (ti-to'-se-ah). Normal parturition. 
EU'TROPHY (u'-tro-fe). Normal nutrition. 
EVAC'UANT (e-vak'-u-ant). Causing evacuation. 
EVAC'UATION (e-vak'-u-a-shun). A discharge. See Defecation. 
EVENTRATION (e-ven-tra'-shun). Abnormal position of ab- 
dominal viscera, as hernia. 
EVER'SION OF EYE'LID The turning outward of eyelid. 
EVISCERATION (e-vis-e-ra'-shun). Visceral excision, 
EVOLUTION (ev-6-lu'-shun). Successive stages of develop- 
ment. 
EVOLUTION, SPONTANEOUS. Voluntary fetal expulsion 
with shoulder presentation. 
EVUL'SION (e-vul'-shun). Violent separation or laceration. 
EXACERBATION (eg-zas-er-ba'-shun). Intensification of symp- 
toms. 
EX'ANGIA (eks-an'-je-ah). See Plethora. 
EXANIMATION (eg-zan-i-ma'-shun). In a state of coma; with- 
out life. 
EXANTHEM, EXANTHEMA. A cutaneous eruption. 
EXANTHEMATOUS (eks-an-them'-a-tus). Pertaining to an 
exanthem. 
EXARTERITIS (eks-ar-tor-i'-tis). External arterial inflamma- 
tion. 
EXARTICULATION (eks-ar-tik-u-la'-shun). See Disarticula- 
tion. 
EXCARNATION. The process of corroding away surrounding 
tissue from injected blood-vessels. 
EXCES'SIVE. Superfluous; violent; immoderate. 
EXCIPTENT (ek-sip'-e-ent). A medium for administering a 
medicine, as a sugar-coated pill. 
EXCIS'ION. Removal by cutting away. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL EXCITANT (eks-si'-tant). Agent causing renewed activity of 
an organ. 
EXCORIA'TION (eks-kd-re-a'-shun). Epidermal abrasion. 
EX'CREMENT (eks'-kre-ment). Discharges of the body, as the 
feces, 
EXCREMENTITIOU3 (eks-kre-men-tish'-us). Pertaining to 
the feces. 
EXCRES'CENCE (eks-kres'-ens). Abnormal superficial growth, 
as a tumor. 
EXCRETA (eks-kre'-tah). See Excrement. 
EXCRETIN (eks-kre'-tin). Matter in the human feces. 
EXCRE'TION (eks-kre'-shun). The process of expelling waste 
matter from the human body ; also the ejected matter. 
EX'CRETORY (eks'-kre-to-re). Pertaining to excretion. 
EXENCEPH'ALUS. Monster with brain on external cranium, 
EXENTERATION (eks-en-te-ra'-shun). See Evisceration. 
EXFETATION eks-fe-ta'-shun). Extra-uterine pregnancy. 
EXFOLIATION (eks-fo-le-a'-shun). Peeling off of dead tissue. 
See Desquamation. 
EXHALATION (eks-ha-la'-shun). Vapor or odor arising from 
the body. 
EXHAUST'ION (eg-zaws'-tchun). State of fatigue. The process 
of obtaining the active principles of drugs. 
EXHIB'IT (eg-zib'-it). To prescribe of a remedy. 
EXHIL'ARANT (eg-zil'-a-rant). Agent producing animation 
and cheerfulness; a stimulant. 
EXHUMATION (eks-hu-raa'-shun). The act of disinterring. 
EXOCAR'DIAL, (eks-o-kar'-de-al). Without (not in) the heart. 
EXOCOLITIS (eks-o-ko-li'-tis). Inflammation of external coat 
of colon. 
EXOD'IC (eks-od'-ik). Proceeding from spinal marrow. 
EXOGENETTC (eks-o-je-uet'-ik). Occasioned by external 
causes. 
EXOM'PHALOCELE (eg-zom'-fal-6-sel). Umbilical hernia. 
EXOM'PHALOS (eg-zom'-fa-los). See Exomphalocele. 
EXOPATH'IC. Pertaining to exogenetic diseases. 
EXOPHTHAL'MIA (eks-off-thal'-me-ah). See Exophthalmos, 
EXOPHTHAL'MIC (eks-off-thal'-mik). Pertaining to exoph- 
thalmos. 
EXOPHTHAL'MIC GOITRE. Anemia accompanied by en- 
larged thyroid gland, abnormal action of heart and pro- 
trusion of eye-ball without the orbit. 
EXOPHTHAL'MOS (eks-off-thal'-mos). Protrusion of eye-ball 
without the orbit. 
EXOR'MIA. Papular eruption. 
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EXOSMO'SIS (eks-os-mo'-sis). Outward passing of a fluid from 
a cavity through membranous substances. 
EXOSTO'SIS (eks-os-to'-sis). External osseous growth. 
EXOTER'IC (eks-o-ter'-ik). See Exopathic. 
EXPEC'TANT (eks-pek'-tant). System of treatment before the 
character of a disease is determined. 
EXPEC'TORANT. Medicine causing additional bronchial 
mucous secretion. 
EXPECTORA'TION. Spitting out thoracic secretions. 
EX'PERT (eks'-pert). A skilled workman. 
EXPIRA'TION (eks-pl-ra'-shun). Expulsion of air from lungs. 
EXPLORA'TION (eks-plo-ra'-shun). Searching examination. 
EXPLORATORY. Pertaining to exploration. 
EXPRESSION. Expelling by pressure. 
EXPULSIVE (eks-pul'-siv). Agent producing expression of 
substance. 
EXSAN'GUINE (eks-sang'-gwin). Containing no blood; blood- 
less. 
EXSICCA'TION (eks-sik-a'-shun). See Dessication. 
EXSTROPHY (eks'-stro-fe). Organic eversion, or absence of 
its external wall. 
EXTENSION (eks-ten'-shun). Force used to reduce dislocation 
of a limb. 
EXTENSOR (eks-ten'-sor). Applied to muscles elongating a 
part. 
EXTIRPA'TION (eks-tir-pa'-shun). Absolute eradication. 
EX'TRACT (eks'-trakt). Active product resulting from evapor- 
ation of drugs. 
EXTRACT'OR (eks-trakt'-or). An instrument used to remove 
foreign bodies. 
EXTRACT'UM (eks-trakt'-um). See Extract. 
EXTRA'NEOUS (eks-tra'-ne-us). Foreign; not essential. 
EX'TRA-U'TERINE (eks'-trah-u'-ter-in). Outside the uterus. 
EX'TRA-U'TERINE FETA'TION. See Extra-uterine Preg- 
nancy. 
EX'TRA-U'TERINE PREG'NANCY. Applied to fetal growth 
when not inside of uterus. 
EXTRAVASA'TION (eks-trav-a-sa'-shun). Fluid infiltration of 
tissues. 
EXTREMITY (eks-trem'-i-te). A limb or end of a part, as the 
leg. 
EXTRINSIC (eks-trin'-sik). Extraneous; external. 
EXTROVERSION (eks-tro-ver'-shun). See Exstrophy. 
EXUDA'TION (eks-u-da'-shun). An oozing out. 
EXU'VLE (eks-u'-vi-e). Product of epidermic exfoliation. EYE (i). The organ of vision. 
EYE'-BALL. Globe of eye. 
EYE'-BROW. Curved sheet of tissue, covered with hair, above 
the eye. 
EYE'-GLASS. Framed glass worn to assist the organ of vision. 
EYE'-LASH'ES. Hairs on edge of eye-lids. 
EYE'-LIDS. Movable skin-covering protecting eye-balls. 
EYE'-STRAIN. Painful affection arising from abusive use of 
eyes. 
EYE'-TEETH. Canine teeth of upper jaw. 
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FABEL'LA (fii-bel'-lah). Sesamoid bones of gastrocnemius over 
condyles of femur. 
FACE (las). Anterior portion of head. 
FAC'ET (fas'-et). Plane articular cavity of a bone. 
FA'CIAL (ia'-shal). Pertaining to the face. 
FAC'ULTY (fak'-ul-te). Having power to act; collegiate pro- 
fessors. 
FAHR'ENHEIT’S THERMO M'ETER. Thermometer with boil- 
ing point 212° and freezing point 82°. 
FAINT (lant). Syncope; weakness. 
FAE'CIFORM (fal'-se-form). Having shape of a sickle. 
FALL'ING OF WOMB. Uterine prolapse. 
FALL'ING SICK'NESS. See Epilepsy. 
FALLO'PIAN LIG'AMENT. Round ligament of uterus. 
FALLO'PIAN TUBES. See Oviducts. 
FALSE MEM'BRANE. Dangerous exudation covering the 
fauces, pleura, peritoneum, etc. 
FALSE PAS'SAGE. Unnatural opening resulting from inser- 
tion of instrument, as urethral laceration caused by a 
bougie. 
FALSE RIBS. The asternal ribs. 
FALX CEREBEL'LI. Sickle-shaped process of dura mater. 
FALX CER'EBRI Sickle-shaped process between lobes of 
cerebrum. 
FANG. Process at root of a tooth and which is in the socket. 
FARCINO'MA (far-si-no'-mah). See Glanders. 
FAR'CY (far'-sc). A certain form of glanders. 
FARI'NA (fi-re'-nah). Product of finely ground cereals. 
FARINA'CEOUS (far-i-na'-se-us). Pertaining to flour; starchy. 
FAS'CIA (fash'-e-ah). Connective tissue enveloping muscles. 
FAS'CIA LA'TA. Deep fascia of thigh. 98 
FAS'CICLE, FASCIC'ULUS. A bundle; applied to a bunch of 
fibres. 
FAT. Oily principle of adipogenous tissues. 
FATIGUE'. Weary; tired. 
FAU'CES (faw'-sez). Canal connecting pharynx and mouth. 
FA'VUS (fa'-vus). Contagious cutaneous disease, characterized 
by yellow crusts. 
FEBRIC'ULA (feb-rik'-u-lah). Mild fever. 
FEBRICULOS'ITY (feb-rik-u-los'-i-te). In a feverish condition. 
FEBRIFA'CIENT (feb-ri-fa'-se-ent). Agent causing fever. 
FEBRIF'EROUS (feb-rif-er-us). Causing fever. 
FEB'RIFUGE (feb'-re-fuj). Agent allaying fever. 
FE'BRILE (fe'-bril). Pertaining to fever. 
FE'CAL (fe'-kal). Pertaining to the feces. 
FE'CES (fe'-sez). Excrement discharged by the bowels, 
FEC'ULA (fek'-u-lah). Synonym of starch; amy’.um. 
FECUNDA'TION (fek-un-da'-shun). Impregnation. 
FECUN'DITY (fe-kun'-di-te). Productive power of animals. 
FEED'ING (fed'-ing). Partaking of nutriment, 
FEH'LING’S SOLU'TION (fa'-lings). Test for glucose in urine, 
consisting of copper sulphate, added to tartrate of soda 
and potash. 
FEE BO'VIS. Ox-gall. 
FEL'LIC ACTD. An acid of the bile. 
FELLI F'LUOUS (fe-lif'-lu-us). Containing bile. 
FEL'ON (fel'-on). See Paronychia. 
FE'MALE (fe'-miil). The sex with womb, ovaries, etc. 
FEM'ORAL (fem'-o-i’al). Pertaining to the femur. 
FEM'ORAL CANAL'. Funnel-shaped canal in the thigh. 
FEM'ORAL RING. Upper termination of femoral canal. 
FEM'OROCELE (fem'-6-ro-sel), See Hernia, Femoral. 
FE'MUR (fe'-mur). The long thigh bone. 
FENES'TRA (fe-nes'-trah). Applied to window-like openings, 
as fenestra laryngea. 
FE'NESTRATED (fe'-nes-trat-ed). Supplied with openings. 
FEN'NEL (fen'-el). Carminative seeds. 
FER'MENT (fer'-ment). Substance causing chemical changes 
in organic matters when exposed to atmospheric influences. 
FERMENTA'TION. Organic decomposition by a ferment. 
FER'RIC (fer'-rik). Pertaining to iron. 
FERRICY'ANIDE. Compound of ferricyanic acid with a base. 
FERROCY'ANIDE. Compound of ferrocyanic acid with a base. 
FERRU'GINOUS (fe-ru'-ji-nus). Containing iron. 
FER'RUM (fer'-um). See Iron. 
FER'TILE (fer'-til). Productive; fruitful; not sterile. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PES'TER. A small ulceration; the process of suppuration. 
FESTINA'TION. Walking with hesitating steps, observed in 
paralysis agitans. 
FE'TAL (fe'-tal). Pertaining to the fetus. 
FETA'TION fe-ta'-shun). See Pregnancy. 
FE'TICIDE (fe'-ti-sid). Fetal destruction. See Abortion, Crim- 
inal. 
FET'ID. Foul, offensive odor. 
FE'TUS. The unborn resultof fecundation after the embryonic 
stage (four months). 
FE'VER. Abnormal increase of temperature. 
FEWER, EPHEM'ERAL (e-fem'-e-ral). Fever lasting but a day. 
FE'VERFEW (fe'-ver-fu). Stomachic and eramenagogue. 
FFBER (fi'-ber). Fililorm composition of a structure. 
FIBRIL'LA (fi-bril-ah). A minute fiber. 
FI'BRILLAR (fi'-bril-ar). Pertaining to flbrillse. 
FIBRILLA'TION (fi-bril-la'-shun). Fibrous formation. 
FI'BRIN. Chief constituent of a superficial blood-clot. 
FIBRINA'TION. Formation of fibrin in the blood. 
FIBRIN'OGEN, Chief constituent of fibrin, obtained from 
blood plasma. 
FIBRINOPLAS'TIN (fi-brin-o-plas'-tin). See Paraglobulin. 
FI'BRINOUS (fl'-brin-ous). See Fibrous. 
FI'BROBLASTS. Cells developing in fibrous tissue. 
FI'BROGEN (fl'-bro-jen). Primary state of fibrin. 
FI'BROID (f i'-broid). Similar to fibrous tissue. See Fibroma. 
FIBRO'MA (fi-bro'-mah). A tumor consisting of fibrous tissues. 
FIBRO-PLAS'TIC. Forming of fibrous tissues. 
FIBRO'SIS (fl-bro'-sis). Organic formation of fibrous tissue. 
FI'BROUS (fi'-brus). Pertaining to or made up of fibres. 
FIB'ULA (flb'-u-lah). Outer bone of lower leg. 
FI'CUS (fi'-kus). See Fig. 
FIG. A laxative fruit. 
FILA'CEOUS (fi-la'-se-us). See Fibrous. 
FIL'AMENT (fll'-a-ment). A thread or fibre. 
FILA'RIA (fl-la'-re-ah). Genus of nematoid worms. 
FILA'RIA MENDINEN'SIS. See Guinea Worm. 
FILA'RIA SAN'GUINIS HOMTNIS. Nematoid worms found 
in urinary passages. 
FILTFORM (fll'-i-form). Resembling a thread. 
FIL'TER. Agent used to eliminate solids from a liquid by 
straining. 
FILTRA'TION (fll-tra'-shun). The process of filtering a liquid. 
FI'LUM TERMINATE. Filiform terminus of spinal cord. 
FIM'BRIAJ (fim'-bre-e). Applied to threads or a fringe. 
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FIM'BRIATED (flm'-bre-a-ted). Fringed. 
FINQ'ERS. Long, narrow extremities of hands. 
FIRST INTENTION. The immediate superficial union of a 
wound with absence of suppuration and granulation. 
FISH'-SKIN DISEASE'. See Ichthyosis. 
FIS'SION (fish'-un). Division by splitting. 
FISSIP'AROUS (fis-sip'-a-rus). Reproduction by fission. 
FIS'SURE (fish'-ur). A groove or crack. 
FIST, The clenched hand. 
FIS'TULA (fis'-tu-lah). Abnormal opening of body discharging 
morbid secretions. 
FIT. A sudden convulsion. 
FIXATION (flks-a'-shun). Fixing; making stable. 
FLAC'CID (flaks'-sid). Not firm; relaxed. 
FLAG'ELLATE (flaj'-e-lat). Having a flagellum. 
FLAGELLUM (flaj-el'-um). A single long cilium. 
FLANK. That part of body between ribs and ilium. 
FLAP. Tissue and skin partly separated from body by cutting 
under it with a knife. 
FLAT'-FOOT. A foot with flat instep. 
FLAT'ULENCE. Intestinal flatus. 
FLA'TUS (fla'-tus). Wind or gas in the digestive tract. 
FLAX'SEED (flaks'-sed). See Llnum. 
FLEA'BANE (fle'-ban). See Erigeron. 
FLEAM (flem), Lancet used in opening a vein. 
FLESH. The tissues of the body, as the muscles, etc. 
FLESH, PROUD. Mortifying tissues around a wound. 
FLEX'IBLE (fleks'-i-bl). Elastic; capable of being bent. 
FLEX'ILE (fleks'-il). See Flexible. 
FLEX'ION (flek'-shun). The act of bending a part. 
FLEX'OR (fleks'-or). Applied to muscles producing flexion. 
FLOATTNG RIBS. Two lower ribs on each side. 
FLOCCILA'TION (flok-si-la'-shun). See Carphology. 
FLOC'CULENCE (flok'-u-lens). Cloudiness; containing small 
filiform substances. 
FLOC'CU LUS (flok'-u-lus). Superficial lobule of the cerebellum. 
FLOOD'ING (flud'-ing). Violent uterine hemorrhage. 
FLOW'ERS (flow'-erz). Popular term for menses. 
FLUCTUATION (fluk-tu-a'-shun). Undulating motion; change- 
able. 
FLUSH To redden. To cleanse a cavity by use of a fluid. 
FLUX (fluks). A copious discharge; diarrhea. 
FO'CAL (fo'-kal). Pertaining to a focus. 
FO'CUS (fo'-kus). Common centre of rays which have been 
refracted or reflected. Central seat of a disease. FOL'LICLE (fol'-i-kl). A email sac, applied to tubular glands. 
FOL'LICLE, GRAA'FIAN. Small ovarian sacs. 
FOL'LICLE, SEBA'CEOUS. Glands of the skin, having oily 
secretion. 
FOLLICULAR (fol-ik'-u-lar). Consisting of, or pertaining to 
follicles. 
FOLLICULI'TIS (fo-lik-u-li'-tis). Follicular inflammation. 
FOLLIC'ULOSE (fo-lik'-u-16s). See Follicular. 
FOMENTA'TION (fo-men-ta'-shun). A cloth, or similar sub- 
stance saturated with warm liquid and applied to body. 
FO'MES (fo'-mez). Substance capable of taking up and giving 
off contagion. 
FO'MITES (fo'-mi-tez). Plural of Fomes, 
FONS PULSATI'LIS. Anterior or frontal fontanelle. 
FONTANELLE'. Space between cranial bones of infant 
before they unite. 
FONTICULUS. Fontanelle. 
FOOD. Nutriment; aliment. 
FOOT. Multi-articulated lower extremity of leg below ankle. 
FORA'MEN (for-a'-men). Aperture; orifice; hole. 
FOR A'MEN MAG'NUM. Large occipital opening. 
FORA'MEN OVA'LE. Applied to cardiac oval openings. 
FORA'MEN OF WINS'LOW. Opening allowing communica- 
tion between abdominal cavity and omentum. 
FOR'CEPS (for'-seps). Surgical pincers; instrument with two 
prongs for removing, etc. 
FOR'CIPRESSURE. Arterial compression with spring forceps, 
arresting hemorrhage. 
FORE'-ARM. Lower arm from elbow to wrist. 
FORE'HEAD. Upper anterior portion of head. 
FOR'EIGN BOD'Y. Extraneous substance in a wound. 
FOREN'SIC (for-en'-sik). Pertaining to law. 
FORE'SKIN (for'-skin). The prepuce. 
FORMICA'TION. An intense itching sensation. 
FOR'MULA (for'-mu-lah). Quantity and character of constitu- 
ents of a compound and method of making. 
FOR'MULARY (for'-mu-la-re). A bock of formulae. 
FOR'NIX. An arch; a dome, applied to a portion of the brain. 
FOS'SA (fos'-ah). A channel; cavity; hollow. 
FOSSETTE' (fos-et'). A dimple; applied to various parts of 
the body, as the depression of auditory meatus. 
FOURCHETTE' (foor-shet'). Membranous fold; labia majora 
of virgins. 
FO'VEA (fo'-ve-ah). Shallow depression. See Fossa. 
FO'VEATE (fo'-ve-at). Having small pits. 
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FOWLER’S SOLU'TION. Solution of potassium arsenite. 
FOX'-GLOVE. See Digitalis. 
FRAC'TURE (frak'-tiir). Breaking of a bone. 
FRAGIL'ITAS (fra-jil'-i-tas). Frangible; easily broken. 
FRAGMENTATION (frag-men-ta'-shun . The act of reducing 
to fragments. 
FRAMBE'SIA (fram-be'-ze ah). Yaws; papular, endemic, con- 
tagious tropical disease. 
FRAN'GULA. A bark with purgative and cathartic properties. 
FRECKLE (frek'-l). See Lentigo. 
FREMTTUS (frem'-I-tus). A vibration, as thoracic vibration 
due to talking. 
FREN'ULUM, FRE'NUM. Fold of mucous membrane holding 
a part, as frenum of tongue. 
FRIABLE (fri'-a-bl). See Fragilitas. 
FRICTION (frik'-shun). Rubbing together. 
FRIED'REICH’S DISEASE'. Ataxic paraplegia due to hered- 
itary influences. 
FROG'-FACE. Abnormal facial appearance due to tumors or 
nasal polypus. 
FRONTAL (fron'-tal). Pertaining to the forehead. 
FROST'-BITE Inflammation due to exposure to extreme cold. 
FRUIT (frut). The product of plants. 
FUCH'SIN (fuk'-sin). See Rosanilin. 
FU'CUS VESICULO'SIS (fu'-kus). Bladder-wrack; an alter- 
ative. 
FUL'MINATE. Fulminic acid and a base. 
FUMIGATION (fu-mi-ga'-shun). Exposing to disinfectant or 
deodorizing fumes. 
FUNCTION (funk'-shun). Special organic action. 
FUNCTIONAL (fnnk'-shun-al). Pertaining to a function. 
FUNCTIONAL DISEASE'. Impaired action of an organ with 
no apparent structural lesions. 
FUN'DAMENT (fun'-da-ment). The anus. 
FUN'DUS. Visceral base. 
FUN'DUS GLANDS. Minute esophageal glands, 
FUN'GIFORM, FUN'GOID. Mushroom-shaped. 
FUN'GOID. Having appearance of or pertaining to a fungus. 
FUNGOS'ITY (fun-gos'-i-tc). A fungus growth. 
FUN'GUS. Mushroom; morbid ulcerous growth. 
FUN'GUS FOOT. See Madura Foot. 
FU'NIC (fu'-nik). Pertaining to the funiculus. 
FU'NICLE (fu'-ni-kl). A cord-like bundle of fibres. 
FUNIC'ULUS (fu-nik'-u-lus). The umbilical cord. 
FU'NIS (f&'-nis). See Funiculus. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL FUR (fir). Coating on tongue due disordered digestion. 
FURFURA'CEOUS (fer-fu-ra'-se-us). Having appearance of 
bran. 
FU'ROR UTERI'NUS. See Nymphomania. 
FU'RUNCLE (fu'-run-kl). A boil. 
FURUN'CULOID. Resembling a boil. 
FURUN'CULOUS Pertaining to a furuncle. 
FURUN'CULUS (fu-run'-kti-lus). See Furuncle. 
FURUN'CULUS ORIENTA'LIS. Ulcerous facial disease of 
India. 
FUS'CIN (fus'-ln). Matter found in animal fats. 
FU'SEL OIL (fu'-sil). Amy lie alcohol. 
FU'SIBLE (fu'-si-bl). Admitting of fusion. 
FU'SIFORM (fu'-se-form). Spindle-shaped. 
FU'SION (fu'-zhun). Liquefaction, heat being the agent. 
FUSTIGA'TION (fus-te-ga'-shun). Massage stroking. 
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GAD'ININ. Non-poisonous fecal ptomaine. 
GAD'UIN (gad'-u-in). Active principle of cod-liver oil, without 
taste. 
GAD'US MORRHU'A (gad'-us-mor-ru'-ah). Codfish. 
GAF'SA BUT'TON. See Furunculus Orientalis. 
GAG. Instrument keeping jaws apart. 
GALAC'TAGOGUE (gal-ak'-ta-gog). Agent increasing milk 
secretion and flow. 
GALACTE'MIA (gal-ak-te-me-ah). Accumulation of blood in 
the milk. 
GALAC'TIA (ga-lak-te-ah). See Galactorrhea. 
GALACTIDRO'SIS (gal-ak-ti-dro'-sis). Milky perspiration. 
GALAC'TINE (gal-ak'-tin). See Lactose. 
GALAC'TOCELE. Tumor with milky contents. 
GALACTOM'ETER. See Lactometer. 
GALACTOPHORI'TIS (gal-ak-tof-6r-i'-tis). Inflammation of the 
milk-ducts. 
GALACTOPH'OROUS (gal-ak-IoP-6-rus). See Lactiferous. 
GALACTOPH'ORUS. An artificial nipple. 
GALACTOPHTHI'SIS (gal-ak-to-te'-sis). Emaciation from gal- 
actorrhea. 
GALACTOPOIET'IC (gal-ak-to-poi-et'-ik). See Galactagogue. 
GALACTOPO'SIA (gal-ak-to-pd'-se-ah). Milk diet. 
GALACTOPYRE'TUS (gal-ak-to-pi-re'-tus). Milk fever. 
GALACTORRHE'A (gal-ak-to-re'-ah). Abnormal flow of milk. 
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GALAC'TOSCOPE (gal-ak'-to-skop). See Lactoscope. 
GALAC'TOSE (gal-ak'-tos). Product of dilute acids acting on 
lactose. 
GALACTO'SIS (gal-ak-to'-sis). Production of milk. 
GALACTOTHER'APY (gal-ak-to-ther'-a-pe). Treating nursing 
infants, by giving drugs to mother, the former deriving the 
benefit through the changed milk; milk treatment of a 
disease. 
GALACTU'RIA (gal-ak-tu'-re-ah). See Chyluria. 
GAL'BANUM. Stimulant and expectorant. 
GA'LEA (ga'-le-ah). A helmet-shaped bandage; the amnion. 
GALL (gawl). The bile; cutaneous abrasion. 
GAL'LA (gal'-ah). Nut-gall; an astringent. 
GALL'-BLAD'DER. Pear-shaped sac in liver, containing 
bile. 
GALL'-CYST (gawl'-sist). See Gall-bladder. 
GALL'-DUCTS (gawl'-dukts). Bile-bearing ducts. 
GAL'LIC (gal'-ik). Pertaining to nut-gall. 
GAL'LIC A'CID. Astringent acid of nut-gall. 
GAL'LIPOT (gal'-i-pot). Small earthen jar. 
GAL'LON. Eight pints. 
GALL'-STONES. Biliary concretions. 
GAMBOGE'(gam-boj'). SeeCambogia. 
GANG'LIFORM (gang'-le-form). Resembling a ganglion. 
GANGLI'OLUM (gang-li'-6-lum). A minute ganglion. 
GANGLIO'MA (gang-le-6'-mah). Inflammatory affection of a 
lymphatic gland. 
GANG'LION (gang'-le-on). A small nervous centre; a lym- 
phatic gland. 
GANGLIONI'TIS (gang-le-on-i'-tis). Inflammation of a gang- 
lion. 
GAN'GRENE (gang'-gren). Decomposition of a part of the 
body. 
GAN'GRENE, DRY. Death and shriveling of a part of the 
body. 
GAN'GRENE, MOIST. Gangrene with morbid discharge. 
GAN'GRENE, SE'NILE. Dry gangrene of the aged. 
GAN'GRENOUS (gang'-re-nus). Pertaining to gangrene. 
GAR'GARISM, GARGARIS'MA. A gargle. 
GAR'GLE (gar'-gl). Throat-wash. 
GAR'LIC (gar'-lik). Stimulant and diuretic plant. 
GAS. Aeriform matter. 
GAS'EOUS (gas'-e-us). Pertaining to or resembling gas. 
GASP. To labor for breath; to pant. 
GASTERASTHE'NIA (gas-ter-as-the'-ne-ah). Gastric debility. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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GASTERHYSTEROT'OMY. Opening of the uterus through 
the abdomen. 
GAS'TRAL. Pertaining to the stomach. 
GASTRAL'GIA (gas-tral'-je-ah). Gastric pain. 
GASTREC'TASIS (gas-trek'-ta-sis). Dilatation of the stomach. 
GASTREC'TOMY. Excision of portion of stomach. 
GASTRELCO'SIS (gas-trel-ko'-sis). Ulcerous condition of 
stomach. 
GAS'TRIC (gas'-trik). Pertaining to the stomach. 
GAS'TRIC FE'VER. Fever and disordered stomach, 
GAS'TRIC JUICE (juse). Glandular secretion of stomach. 
GASTRI'TIS (gas-tri'-tis). Inflammation of stomach. 
GASTROBRO'SIS. Perforation of stomach. 
GAS'TROCELE (gas'-tro-sel). Hernia of stomach. 
GASTROCNE'MIUS (gas-trok-ne'-me-us). Large muscle of calf 
of leg. 
GASTRODID'YMUS. Double monster with single abdomen. 
GASTRODYN'IA fgas-tro-din'-e-ah). Pain in the stomach. 
GASTRO-ENTERI'TIS. Gastritis and intestinal inflammation. 
GASTRO-EPIPLOTC. Pertaining to the stomach and omen- 
tum. 
GAS'TROLITH (gas'-tro-lith). A gastric concretion. 
GASTROLITHI'ASIS. Forming of one or more gastroliths. 
GASTROL'OGY (gas-trol'-o-je). Written description of the 
stomach. 
GASTRO-MALA'CIA (mal-a'-se-ah). Softening of walls of 
stomach. 
GASTROM'ELUS. Monster with abdominal limbs. 
GASTROME'NIA (gas-tro-me'-ne-ah). Gastric menstruation in 
place of normal uterine flow. 
GASTROP'ATHY (gas-trop'-a-the). Gastric disease. 
GASTROPERIODYN'IA. Violent periodical gastralgia. 
GASTRORRHA'GIA (gas-tror-ra'-je-ah). Gastric hemorrhage. 
See Hematemesis. 
GASTROR'RAPH Y (gas-tror'-a-fe). Suture of gastric wounds. 
GASTRORRHE'A (gas-tror-re'-ah). Abnormal amount of gas- 
tric secretions. 
GAS'TROSCOPE. Instrument for looking into living stomach. 
GASTROS'COPY (gas-tros'-ko-pe). Using of the gastroscope. 
GASTRO'SES (gas-tro'-sez). Gastric diseases. 
GASTROS'TOMY (gas-tros'-to-me). Abdominal operation es- 
tablishing fistula of stomach. 
GAS'TROTOME (gas'-tro-tom). Instrument used in gastrotomy. 
GASTROT'OM Y (gas-trot'-o-me). Abdominal or gastric incision. 
GATH'ERING. Abscess; suppuration; ulcer. 106 
GAULTHE'RIA (gawl-the'-re-ah). Wintergreen; an aromatic 
stimulant. 
GAUZE (gawz). A delicate transparent cloth. 
GAVAGE (gav'-ahzli). Compulsory feeding. 
GELATIN (jel'-a-tin). The transparent nitrogenous product 
of boiled bones, skin, tissue, etc. 
GELATIN'IFORM. Resembling gelatin. 
GELATINOUS (jel-at'-i-nus). Pertaining to or resembling 
gelatin. 
GEL'OSE (jel'-os). Gelatinous constituent of ichthyocolla. 
GELSEMTUM (jel-sem'-e-um). Yellow jasmine; antispas- 
modic. 
GEMEL'LI (jem-el'-li). Plural of gemellus. 
GEMEL'LUS (jem-el'-us). One part of a double structure. 
QEMEL'LUS MUS'CLE (mus'-el). See Gastrocnemius. 
GEMTNATE, GEMTNOUS. Occurring in pairs. 
GEN'ERATE (jen'-er-at). To beget; to bring into existence, 
GENERATION (jen-er-a'-shun;. The act of generating. A 
race. 
GENER'IC (jen-er'-ik). Belonging to the same genius. 
GENE'SIAL (jen-e'-se-al). Pertaining to generation. 
GENESIOL'OGY (jen-e-si-ol'-o-je). The science of generation. 
GEN'ESIS (jen'-e-sis). Production. 
GENETTC. Pertaining to generation. 
GENIAL (jen-i'-al). Pertaining to the chin. 
GENIC'ULATE (jen-ik'-u-lat). Resembling the bend of a 
knee. 
GENPOPLASTY (jen-!'-o-plas-te). Plastic surgery of the chin. 
GENTTAL (jen'-i-tal). Pertaining to the genitalia. 
GENITA'LIA (jen-it-a'-le-ah). Organs of generation. 
GENTIAN (jent'-shun). Bitter stomachic tonic. 
GE'NU (je'-nu). The knee. 
GE'NU EXTROR'SUM. See Genu Varum. 
GE'NU VAL'GUM. Knock-knees. 
GE'NU VA'RUM. Bow-legs. 
GEN'UFLEX (jen'-u-fleks). Flexion of the knee. 
GEN'VPLASTY (jen'-e-plas-te). Plastic operation of cheek. 
GEOPHAGISM (je-of-a-gizm). Filth or dirt-eating. 
GERA'NIUM (jer-a'-ne-um). Mild astringent. 
GERATOL'OGY (jer-at-ol'-o-je). Science pertaining to old 
age. 
GERM (jirm). The vital point of embryo from which an ani- 
mal or plant is produced. 
GERM DISEASE'. Disease caused by bacilli. See Schizomy- 
cosis. t 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL GER'MICIDE (jer'-mi-sid). Agent killing germs. 
GER'MINAL (jer'-mi-nal). Pertaining to a germ. 
GERMINA'TION. Germinal development. 
GER'MINAL, MEM'BRANE. The blastoderm. 
GERM THE'ORY. The belief that germs are the cause of 
certain diseases. 
GEROMORPH'ISM. Aged appearance of youth. 
GERONTOX'ON (jer-on-toks'-on). See Arcus Senilis. 
GESTA'TION (jes-ta'-shun). See Pregnancy. 
GI'ANT (ji'-ant). Abnormally developed adult. 
GIBBOS'ITY (gib-os'-i-te). A hump or projection. 
GIB'BCUS (gib'-us). Convexity; a rounded swelling. 
GID'DINESS. See Vertigo. 
GIN (jin). An aromatic alcoholic liquor. 
GIN'GER (jin'-jer). See Zingiber. 
GINGI'V.® (jin-ji'-ve). The gums. 
GINGI'VAL (jin-ji'-vai). Pertaining to the gums. 
GINGIVI'TIS (jln-ji-vi'-tis). Inflammation of the gums. 
QING'LYMOID (ging'-le-moid). Having the appearance of a 
hinge. 
GING'LYMUS (ging'-le-mus). Hinge-joint. 
GIN'SENG (jin'-seug). A tonic root, used largely by the 
Chinese. 
GIR'DLE (gir'-dl). A body belt or band. 
GIR'DLE PAIN. A feeling of pelvic compression. 
GLABEL'LUM (gla-bel'-lum). Space above nose and between 
eyebrows. 
GLADI'OLIN (glad-i'-o-lin). Matter found in cerebral tissue. 
GLADI'OLUS (glad-i'-6-lus). Sternal center. 
GLAIR'Y (glar'-e). Resembling egg albumen. 
GLAND. An organ secreting or excreting a substance. 
GLAN'DERS. A contagious equine disease. 
GLAND'ULAR. Pertaining to a gland. 
GLAND'ULE (gland'-yul). A small gland. 
GLANS (glanz). Bulb-like end of penis and clitoris. 
GLAU'BER’S SALT. Sodium sulphate. 
GLAUCI'NA (glaw-s!'-nah). Cow-pox. 
GLAUCO'MA (glaw-ko'-mah). Hardening of eye-ball from dis- 
ease. 
GLEET, Disease sometimes succeeding gonorrhea; chronic 
gonorrhea. 
GLE'NOID. A shallow cavity. 
GLI'ADIN (gll'-a-din). An organic constituent of gluten. 
GLIO'MA (gli-o'-mah). Tumor made up of nerve-tissue. 
GLIOMATO'SIS (glI-6-mat-6'-sis). Growth of a glioma. 
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GLIS'SON’S CAP'SULE. Membranous envelope of hepatic 
vessels. 
GLO'BATE (glo'-bat). Resembling a globe. 
GLOBE OF THE EYE. The eye-ball. 
CLO'BIN. Proteid of decomposed hemoglobin. 
GLOB'ULAR (glob'-u-lar). Resembling a globe. 
GLOB'ULE (glob'-ul). A small globe. 
GLOB'ULIN (glob'-u-lin). Proteid of crystalline lens; albumi- 
noid of blood corpuscles. 
GLO'BUS (glo'-bus). A globe. 
GLO'BUS HYSTERI'CUS. Hysteria with choking sensation 
as though a ball were lodged in the throat. 
GLOM'ERATE (glom'-er-at). A mixed mass. 
GLOM'ERULE. A cluster of vessels. 
GLONO'IN (glo-no'-in). See Nitro-glycerin. 
GLOS'SA (glos'-ah). The tongue. 
GLOSSA'GRA (glos-a'-grah). See Glossalgia. 
GLOS'SAL (glos'-al). Pertaining to the tongue. 
GLOSSAL'GIA (glos-aT-je-ah). Pain in the tongue. 
GLOSSEC'TOMY (glos-ek'-to-rae). Glossal excision. 
GLOSSI'TIS (glos-i'-tis). Inflammation of the tongue. 
GLOS'SOCELE (glos'-o-sel). Abnormal swelling of the tongue. 
GLOSSOG'RAPHY. Description of the tongue. 
GLOS'SOID (glos'-oid). Resembling the tongue. 
GLOSSOL'OGY (glos-ol'-o-je). Treatise on the tongue. 
GLOSSOL'YSIS (glos-oT-e-sis). Glossal paralysis. 
GLOSSOPHY'TIA (glos-o-fi'-to-ah). See Black Tongue. 
GLOSSOPLE'GIA. See Glossolysis. 
GLOSSOT'OMY (glos-ot'-6-me). Glossal excision or dissection. 
GLOS'SY SKIN., See Atrophoderma. 
GLOT'TIS. Space between arytenoid cartilages. 
GLUCOHE'MIA (glu-ko-he'-me-ah). Sugar in the blood. 
GLU'COSE (glu'-kos). Sugar of grapes and other fruits. 
GLU'COSIDE. Organic compound of glucose and another 
substance. 
GLUCOSU'RIA (glu-kos-u'-re-ah). See Glycosuria. 
GLUTE'AL. Pertaining to the nates. 
GLU'TEN. Constituent of flour. 
GLU'TEI (glu'-te-l). The nates. 
GLU'TIN. See Gelatin. 
GLU'TINOUS (glu'-tin-us). Resembling glue. 
GLUTI'TIS (glu-ti'-tis), Inflammation of glutei muscles. 
GLYC'ERIN. Sweet liquid obtained from decomposed fats. 
GLYC'ERITE, GLYCERPTUM. Glycerin; a vehicle for some 
medicinal agent. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL GLY'CIN (gli'-sin). See Glycocoll. 
GLYCOCHOL'IC AC'ID. A bile acid. 
GLY'COCOLL (gli'-ko-kol). Substance in bile and also in gelatin. 
GLY'COGEN. Animal starch; matter in liver, muscles, etc. 
GLYCOGEN'ESIS (gli-ko-jen'-e-sis), Generation of glycogen. 
GLYCOHE'MIA (gli-ko-he'-me-ah), See Glucohemia. 
GLYCORRHEA. Flow of sugar-bearing fluids. 
GLYCOSURIA (gli-kos-u'-re-ah), Sugar in the urine. 
GLYCYRRHI'ZA (glis-i-ri'-zah), A demulcent; laxative. 
GNATHAL/GIA (nath-al'-je-ah). Facial pains. 
GNATH'IC (nath'-ik). Pertaining to the jaws. 
GNATHI'TIS (uath-i'-tis). Inflammation of the jaws. 
GNATHOCEPHALUS (nath-o-ser-a-lus). Monster with rudi- 
mentary head in which only the jaws are distinguishable. 
GNATH'OPLASTY (nath'-d-plas-te). Plastic surgery of the 
jaw, 
GOG'GLES (gog'-ls). Dark-colored spectacles. 
GOI'TRE. Abnormal swelling of thyroid gland. 
GOI'TRE, EXOPHTHAL'MIC. See Exophthalmic Goitre. 
GOLD'-THREAD. A bitter tonic. 
GOL'DEN SEAL. See Hydrastis. 
GOMPHI'ASIS (gom-fi'-a-sis). Pain or looseness of teeth. 
GOMPHO'SIS (gom-fo'-sis). Articulation of bones not permit- 
ting movement; processes received in sockets, as the teeth. 
GONA'GRA (gon-a'-grah). Gout in the knee. 
GONARTHRI'TIS (gon-ar-thri'-tis). Inflammation of knee- 
joint. 
GONARTHROCACE (gon-ar-throk'-a-se). White swelling of the 
knee. 
GONARTHROT'OMY (gon-ar-throt'-o-me). Incision or excision 
of knee-joint. 
GON'ECYST (gon'-e-sist). The seminal vesicles. 
GONECYST'IC (gon-e-sist'-ik). Pertaining to the seminal 
vesicles. 
GONEPOIET'IC. Pertaining to seminal secretions. 
GONOCOC'CUS (gon-6-kok'-us). Gonorrheal micrococcus. 
GO'NION. The outer angle of lower jaw. 
GONORRHEA (gon-or-e'-ah). Urethral or vaginal inflamma- 
tion, with a discharge in which gonococci are foufld. 
GONORRHEAL (gon-or-e'-al). Pertaining to gonorrhea. 
GONORRHEAL RHEU'MATISM. Rheumatism succeeding 
gonorrhea. 
GGNOS'CHEOCELE (gon-os'-ke-6-sel). See Spermatocele. 
GONYAL'GIA (gon-e-al'-je-ah-). Pain in the knee. 
GON'YOCELE (gon'-e-o-sel). See Gonarthrocace. 
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GONYON'CUS (gon-e-ong'-kus). Tumor of the knee. 
GOOSE' SKIN. Momentary bulbous expansion of skin sur- 
rounding the hair. 
GOR'GET. Terra applied to several instruments used in 
urethral operations.* 
GOSSYP'IUM. Cotton; root is an emmenagogue; blossom 
furnishes absorbent cotton, etc. 
GOUGE. A chisel used to cut bones in surgical operations, 
GOU'LARD’S EX'TRACT. Solution of subacetate of lead. 
GOUT (gowt). Articular inflammation, uricemia, etc. 
GRACTLIS (gras'-i-lus). A slender muscle of the thigh. 
GRAD'UATE. A glass tube marked for measuring liquids. 
GRAFT. Living tissue transplanted from one person to 
another. 
GRAIN. 9. Cereals. 
GRAMME. Unit of weight of the metric system; 15.4323 grains 
troy. 
GRANA'TUM. Pomegranate used as a vermifuge. 
GRANU'LAR. Pertaining to granules or granulations. • 
GRANU'LAR LIDS. See Trachoma. 
GRANULA'TION. New tissue formation during healing of 
wound. 
GRAN'ULE (gran'-yul). A small pill or grain. 
GRANULC'MA. Tumor or growth of granulation tissue. 
GRAN'ULOSE (gran'-u-16s). Applied to soluble portion of 
starch corpuscle. 
GRAPE SU GAR. See Glucose. 
GRAPH'OSPASM (graf-6-spazm). Cramp in muscles of hand 
due to writing. 
GRA'TING (gra'-ting). Irritating sound heard when uneven or 
coarse surfaces are rubbed together. 
GRATTAGE' (gra-tahzh'). The act of curetting. 
GRAVE'DO (gra-ve'-do). See Coryza. 
GRAV'EL, Urinary deposit. 
GRAVE’S DISEASE'. See Exophthalmic Goitre. 
GRAVE'-WAX (grav'-waks). See Adipocere. 
GRAV'ID. In a pregnant condition. 
GRAVTDIN. Urinary precipitate of pregnant women. 
GRAV'ITY (grav'-i-te). Weight; centripetal force. 
GRAVITY, SPECIFIC. Comparison by weight of any body 
with an equal volume of pure water. 
GREEN SICK'NESS. See Chlorosis. 
GRINDE'LIA (grin-de'-le-ah). A remedy for diseases of the 
air-passages. 
GRIND'ERS (grind'-erz). The molar teeth. GRIND'ER'S ASTH'MA (az'-rnah). Pulmonary irritation due 
to metallic dust deposit, occurring in scissor-grinders, 
etc. 
GRlPPE'(grip'). See Influenza. 
GRO'CER’3 ITCH. An eczematous affection of the hands. 
GROIN. Angular curve above thigh. 
GROWING PAINS. Popular term for pains in limbs of the 
young. 
GRU'EL (gru'-el . Boiled meal; porridge. 
GRU'MOUS (gru'-mus). Clotted; thick. 
GRU'TUM (grti'-tum). See Milium. 
GRYPO'SIS (gri-po'-sis). Curved ingrowing of nails. 
GUAI'ACOL (gwi'-a-kol). Active principle of creasote. 
GUAI'ACUM (gwi'-a-kum). Expectorant and alterative resin. 
GUIL'LOTINE igil'-d-ten). Instrument used in tonsillotomy. 
GUIN'EA WORM (gin'-c-wirm). A genus of nematoid or thread- 
worms. 
GUL'LET. See Esophagus. 
GUM. Sticky exudation of some plants. 
GUM AR'ABIC. See Acacia. 
GUM'-BOIL. Gingival abscess. 
GUM'MA. Syphilitic formation resembling a caseous mass. 
GUMS. See Gingiva. 
GUN COT'TON. See Pyroxylin. 
GURG'LING (girg'-ling). Bubbling sound heard as a fluid in a 
cavity is replaced by air. 
GUR'JUN BAL'SAM. An oleo-resin used in genito-urinary 
diseases. 
GUS'TATORY (gus'-ta-to-re). Relating to the taste. 
GUT. See Intestine. 
GUT'TA PER'CHA. Gummy juice of plant, used to make 
surgical appliances. 
GUT'TA SERE'NA. See Amaurosis. 
GUTTURAL. Pertaining to the throat. 
GYMNA'SIUM (jim-ua'-ze-um). A place fitted up for practice 
of gymnastics. 
GYMNAS'TIC (jim-nas'-tik). Pertaining to exercise. 
GYMNAS'TICS. Science of methodical exercise. 
GYNAN'DRIA (jin-an'-dre-ah). Hermaphroditism. 
GYN ATRE'SIA (jin-a-tre'-ze-ah). Vaginal atresia. 
GYN'E (jin'-e). A woman. 
GYNECOL'OGY (jin-o-kol'-o-je). Science relating to the dis- 
eases of women. 
GYNECOL/OGIST. One who makes a specialty of treating 
diseases of women. 
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GYNECOMASTIA (jin-e-ko-mas'-te-ah). Abnormally enlarged 
mammary glands of the male. 
GYNOPLASTIC. Relating to plastic surgery of female geni- 
talia. 
GYP'SUM (jip'-sura). Native calcium sulphate. 
GYRATION (ji-ra'-shun). Circular movement. 
GY'RI (ji'-ri). Convolutions, as intestinal gyri, cerebral gyri, etc. 
GY'RUS (ji'-rus). Singular of gyri. 
H. 
HABE'NA (ha-be'-nah). See Frenum. A certain bandage. 
HABEN'ULA (ha-ben'-u-lah). Structure resembling a frenum. 
HAB'IT. Accustomed practice; constitution; condition. 
HAB'ITAT. Natural place where a plant or animal lives. 
HABITATION. Abiding place. 
HABROMA'NIA (hab-ro-ma'-ne-ah). Hilarous delirium. 
HAS. See He-, 
HAIR. Filiform growth on the skin. 
HAIR-FOL'LICLE. Minute cavity receiving root of hair. 
HALISTERE'SIS. Softening of bone and losing their salts. 
HAL'ITUS. Vapor; odor. 
HALLUCINATION. Illusion of sense; delusion. 
HAL'LUS, HAL'LUX. Great toe. 
HA'LO (ha'-lo). Brownish discoloration around the nipple. 
HA'LOGEN. Bodies capable of forming salts with metals; 
chlorine, iodine, fluorine, bromine. 
HALOG'ENOUS (hal-oj'-e-nus). Capable of forming salt com- 
pounds. 
HA'LOID. The salts of halogenous bodies. See Halogen. 
HAM. The femur and its surrounding muscles, tissues, etc. 
HAMAME'LIS. Witch hazel, sedative and hemostatic. 
HAM'MER-TOE (to). Upward curvature of toe. 
HAM'STRINGS. One of the thigh tendons. 
HAM'ULAR. Hook-shaped. 
HAM'ULUS (ham'-u-lus). Process resembling shape of a hook. 
HAND. Extremity of arm, below the wrist. 
HANG'NAIL. A shred of cuticle about base of finger nails. 
HARE'-LIP. Congenital division of lip. 
HARTS'HORN. Popular term for ammonia. 
HASH'ISH. See Cannabis. 
HATTERS’ DISEASE'. Consumption from inhalation of 
particles of felt, etc. 
HAUNCH. Hips and buttocks. HAUS'TUS (haws'-tus). See Draught. 
HAWK'ING. Noisy displacement of phlegm for expectoration. 
HAY ASTH'MA (az'-ma). See Hay Fever. 
HAY FE'VER. Conjunctivitis, coryza, nasal catarrh, etc. 
HEAD (tied). Bound body above the neck. The upper portion 
of a part. 
HEAD'-ACHE (ak). Pain in the head. 
HEAD'-LOCKTNG. Catching together of fetal heads during 
delivery of twins. 
HEAL'ING (he'-ling). Healthy union of wound. 
HEALTH (helth). Absence of disease. 
HEALTHY PUS (hel'-the). Pus formed during normal granu- 
lation of a wound. 
HEARING (her'-ing). Sound-perceiving sense. 
HEART (hart). The organ receiving and sending forth the 
blood; the circulatory system center. 
HEART'BURN (hart'-birn). A form of dyspepsia in which a 
burning sensation is located near heart. 
HEAT, PRICK'LY. See Urticaria, 
HEAT'-STROKE. See Sunstroke. 
HEBEPHRE'NIA (he-be-fre'-ne-ah). Pubescent mental abtaera- 
tion. 
HEB'ETUDE (heb'-e-tud). State of mild stupidity. 
HECTIC (hek'-tik). Applied to continued phthisical fever. 
HECTOGRAMME. One hundred grammes. 
HECTOLITRE. One hundred litres. 
HECTOMETRE. One hundred metres. 
KEDEO'MA (he-de-o'-mah). Pennyroyal; emmenagogue and 
carminative, 
KE'DRA. The anus. 
HED'ROCELE (hed'-ro-sel). Anal prolapse; hernia through 
sciatic canal. 
HEEL (hel). Rounded posterior portion of foot. 
HEL'COID (hel'-koid). Ulcerous 
HELCOL'OGY (hel-kol'-o-je). Science relating to ulcers. 
HEL'COPLASTY (hel'-ko-plas-te;. Curing ulcers by skin 
grafting. 
HELCO'SIS (hel-ko'-sis). An ulceration. 
HEL'ENIN. Antiseptic constituent of inula. 
HELTCINE (hel'-i-sin). Coiled; winding. 
HELTCINE ARTERIES. Winding arteries of penile ereci 
tissue. 
HEL'ICOID (heT-i-koid). See Helicine. 
HELIENCEPHALITIS (hel-e-en-sef-a-li'-tis). Brain-fever fr< 
sunstroke. 
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HELIOTHERAPY (hel-e-o-ther'-a-pe). Sun treatment of dis- 
ease. 
HE'LIX (he'-liks). The rim of the external aural prominence. 
HEL'LEBORE, AMERICAN, See Veratrium Viride. 
HEL'LER’S TESTS. Nitric acid test for albuminuria and 
caustic potash test for hematuria. 
HELMIN'THAGOGUE. Atenicide. 
HELMINTHIASIS. State resulting from worms. 
HELMIN'THICS. Science relating to worms. 
HELMINTHOGEN'ESIS. Growth of intestinal worms, 
HELMINTHOL'OGY (hel-min-thol'-o-je). Treatise on helmin- 
thics. 
HELMIN'THOUS (hel-min'-thus). Resembling or pertaining 
to worms. 
HELO'DES (hel-o'-dez). Malaria. 
HEMACHROTN (hem-a-kro'-in). See Hematin. 
HEM'ACHROME (hem'-a-krom). Red hemal coloring matter. 
HEMACHRO'SIS. Condition with abnormal hemachrome. 
HEMACYANIN (hem-a-si'-a-nin). B1 ue hemal coloring matter. 
HEMACYTOM'ETER (hem-a-si-tom'-e-ter). Apparatus for de- 
termining amount of corpuscles in the blood. 
HEM ADYN AMOM'ETER. Apparatus registering hemal press- 
ure. 
HEM'AGOGUE. Agent producing normal monthly flow. 
HE'MAL (he'-mai). Pertaining to the blood. 
HEMALO'PIA. Hemal extravasation of eye. 
HEMAPHE'IN (hcm-a-fe' in). Brown hemal coloring matter. 
HEMAPOIE'SIS (hem-a-poi-e'-sis). See Hemogenesis. 
HEMARTHRO'SIS. Hemal effusion of a joint. 
HEMASTATTC. Agent checking hemorrhage. 
HEMASTHENO'SIS. Impoverished blood. 
HEMATANGION'OSIS (hem-at-an-je-on'-o-sis). Applied to vari- 
ous diseases of the blood-vessels. 
HEMATEM'ESIS (hem-at em'-e-sis). Hemal emesis. 
HEMATENCEPHALON. Cerebral hemorrhage. 
HEMATHER'MOUS (hem-a-ther'-mus). Warm condition of 
the blood. 
HEMATHIDRO'SIS (hem-at-hi-dro'-sis). See Hematidrosis. 
HEMAT'IC. Pertaining to or resembling blood. 
HEMAT'ICA (hem-at'-ik-a). Applied to hemal remedies. 
HEMATIDRO'SIS. Perspiration impregnated with blood. 
HEMATIN. Red hemal coloring matter. 
HEMATIN'IC (hem-at-in'-ik). Agent bettering hemal condi- 
tions. 
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HEMATO'BIUM. A blood corpuscle. 
HEMATOBLASTS (hem'-at-6-blasts). See Blood-plates. 
HEMATOCELE (hem'-at-o-sel). A tumor the contents of which 
is chiefly blood. 
HEMATOCEPH'ALUS. Cerebral hemal extravasation. 
HEMATOCHE'ZIA (hem-at-b-ke'-ze-ah). Bloody-stools. 
HEMATOCOL'POS (hem-at-b-kol'-pos). Vaginal hemorrhage. 
HEMATOCVST. Cyst containing blood. Vesical hemorrhage. 
HEMATOCYTE (hem'-at-b-sit). A blood corpuscle. 
HEMATO'DES (hem-at-b'-dez), Impregnated with blood. 
HEMATOGENTC(hem-at-b-jen'-ik). Pertaining to hemogenesis. 
HEMATOG'ENOUS (hem-at-oj'-e-nus). Of hemal origin. 
HEMATOGLO'BIN (hem-at-o-glb'-bin). See Hemoglobin. 
HEMATOG'RAPHY (hem-at-og'-ra-fe). Description of the 
blood. 
HEMATOHIDRO'SIS (hem-at-b-hi-drb'-sis). See Hematidrosis. 
HEM ATOID (hem'-at-oid). Pertaining tb or resembling blood. 
HEMATOKRIT (hem'-at-b-krit). Instrument used for same 
purpose as the hemacytometer. 
HEMATOL'OGY (hem-at-ol'-b-je). Treatise on the blood. 
HEMATOL'YSIS (hem-at-ol'-e-sis). Abnormal fluidity of the 
blood, coagulating with difficulty. 
HEMATOLY'TIC (hem-at-o-lit'-ik). Agent causing hemasthen- 
osis. 
HEMATO'MA (hem-at-b-mah). Bloody tumor. 
HEMATOM'ETER. Same as Hemadynamometer. 
HEMATOME'TRA (hem-at-b-me'-tra). Uterine hemorrhage. 
Uterine hemal effusion. 
HEMATOMPHAL'OCELE. Bloody, umbilical tumor. 
HEMATOMYE'LIA (hem-at-b-mi-e'-le-ah). Bloody effusion of 
spinal cord. 
HEMATOMYELI'TIS. Inflammation of spinal cord from 
hematomyelia. 
HEMATOPERICAR'DIUM. Hemorrhage into pericardium. 
HEMATOPHYTE (hem'-at-b-fit). Hemal microphyte. 
HEMATOPLAS'TIC (hem-at-b-plas'-tik). See Hemogenesis. 
HEMATOPOIE'SIS (hem-at-b-poi-e'-sis). See Hematosis. 
HEMATOP'SIA (hem-at-bp'-se-ah). See Hemalopia. 
HEMATORACHIS (hem-at-or'-a-kis). Hemorrhage of the spine. 
HEMATORRHEA (hem-at-b-re'-ah). Moderate hemorrhage. 
HEMATOSAL'PINX. Hemal effusion of Fallopian tube. 
HEMATOS'CHEOCELE (hem-at-os'-ke-b-sel). Hemal scrotal 
tumor. 
HEMATOSCOPE. Instrument used in examination of the 
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HEM ATOS'COPY. Using the hematoscope. 
HEMATOSEP'SIS (hem-at-6-sep'-sis). See Septicemia. 
HEM'ATOSIN. See Hematin. 
HEMATO'SIS. The sanguification of blood. 
HEMATOTHO'RAX (hem-at-o-tho'-raks). See Hemothorax. 
HEMATOX'IC (hem-a-toks'-ik). Applied to agents poisoning 
the blood. 
HEMATOX'YLON (hem-at-oks -i-lon). Astringent principle of 
logwood. 
HEMATOZO'ON (hem-at-o-zo'-on). An animalcule in the blood. 
HEMATU'RIA (hem-at-u'-re-ah). Blood in the urine. 
HEMAX'IS (hem-aks'-is). See Phlebotomy. 
HEMERALO'PIA (hem-er-al-6'-pe-ah). Night-blindness. 
HEMIABLEP'SIA (hem-i-a-blep'-se-ah). Visual defect in which 
half of an object is not seen. 
HEMIACHROMATOP'SIA. Color-blindness involving one-half 
of object seen. • 
HEMIALBU'MINOSE. See Plemialbumose. 
HEMIAL'BUMOSE. Mixture resulting from action of pan- 
creatic juice on albumin. 
HEMIANESTHE'SIA. Anesthesia involving one-half of the 
body. 
HEMIANALGE'SIA. Without pain on one-half of the body. 
HEMIANOP'SIA (hem-e-an-op'-se-ah). See Hemiablepsia. 
HEMITAX'IA (hem-i-taks'-e-ah). Incoordination Involving one- 
half of the body. 
HEMIATHETO'SIS (hem-e-ath-et-Q'-sis . Athetosis Involving 
one-half of the body. 
HEMIAT'ROPHY (hem-e-at'-ro-fe). Atrophy involving one-half 
of the body. 
HE'MIC (he'-mik). See Hemal. 
HEMI-CATALEP'SY. See Hypnotism. 
HEMICEPH'ALUS. A half-headed monster. 
HEMICHORE'A. Unilateral chorea. 
HEMICRA'NIA (hem-l-kra'-ne-ah). Unilateral cephalic neu- 
ralgia. 
HEMIDIAPHORE'SIS. Sweating involving one-half the body. 
HEMIDRO'SIS. See Heraathedrosis. 
HEMIDYSESTHE'SIA (hem-e-dl-ses-the'-se-ah). Partial hemi- 
anesthesia. 
HEMIENCEPH'ALUS (hem-i-en-sef-a-lus). Monster with half 
a brain. 
HEMIEPTLEPSY. Epilepsy involving one-half of the body. 
HEMIHIDRO'SIS. See Hemidiaphoresis. 
HEMIM'ELUS (hem-im'-e-lus). See Phocomelus. HEMIO'PIA (hem-i-6p'-e-ah). See Hemiablepsia. 
HEMIP'AGUS. See Thoracodidymus. 
HEMIPARAPLE'GI A (hem-i-par-a-ple'-je-ah). Unilateral para- 
plegia. 
HEMIPAR'ESIS. Unilateral paresis. 
HEMIPHO'NIA (hem-i-lo'-ne-ah). Speaking in a very soft 
voice. 
HEMIPLE'GIA (hem-i-ple'-je-ah). Unilateral paralysis. 
HEM'ISPASM. Spasm involving one-half the body. 
HEMISPHERE (hem'-is-fer). Half a sphere; unilateral por- 
tion of cerebellum. 
HEMLOCK (hem'-lok). See Conium. 
HEMOCRYS'TALLINE. See Hemoglobin. 
HEM'OCYTE (hom'-o-sit). A blood corpuscle. 
HEMOCYTOL'vSIS (hem-6-si-toT-i-sis). See Hemolysis. 
HEMOCYTOM'ETER (hem-d-si-tom'-e-ter). See Hemacytom- 
eter. 
HEMODROMOM'ETER (hem-d-dro-mom'-e-ter). Instrument 
determining hemal velocity. 
HEMODYNAMOM'ETER. See Hemadynamometer. 
HEMOGEN'ESIS (hem-o-jen'-e-sis). Blood-making. 
HEMOGLO'BIN (hem-d-gld'-bin). Matter giving red corpuscles 
their color. 
HEMOGLOBIN©M'ETER. Instrument used to approximate 
number of hemoglobin in the blood. 
HEMOGLOBIN U'RI A. Hemoglobin in the urine. 
HEM'OID (hern'-oid). Resembling blood. 
HEMOL'YSIS. Dissolution of red-blood corpuscles. 
HEMOM'ETER. See Hemadynamometer. 
HEMOME'TRA. See Menostasis. 
HEMOPHIL'IA (hern-6-fll'-e-ah). Hemorrhagic diathesis. 
HEMOPHTHAL'MIA. Ophthalmic hemorrhage. 
HEMOPNEUMOTHO'RAX. Condition of pleura containing 
air and blood. 
HEMOP'TYSIS (hem-op-ti-sis). Bloody expectoration. 
HEM'ORRHAGE (hem'-or-aj). Escape of blood from incision 
or rupture of blood-vessels. 
HEMORRHAG'IC (hem-or-aj'-ik). Pertaining to a hemorrhage. 
HEMORRHE'A (hem-or-e'-ah). See Hematorrhea. 
HEM'ORRHOIDS. Piles; small anal tumors. 
HEMOSPA'SIA. Withdrawing blood by means of vacuum 
apparatus. 
HEMOSPAS'TIC. Instrument used to perform hemospasia. 
HEMOSTA'SIA. Interrupted flow of blood in some portion of 
the body. 
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HEMOSTAT'IC (hem-o-stat'-ik). Styptic; agent Checking 
hemorrhage. 
HEMOTACHOM'ETER (hem-o-tak-om'-e-tcr). Instrument used 
for same purpose as hemodromometer. 
HEMOTHO'RAX (hem-6-tho'-raks). Thoracic hemal effusion. 
HEN'BANE (hen'-ban). See Hyoscyamus. 
HEPATAL'GIA (hep-at-al'-je-ah). Pain in the liver. 
HEPATEC'TOMY (hep-at-ek'-to-me). Hepatic surgery. 
HEPAT'IC (hep-at'-ik). Pertaining to the liver. 
HEPAT'IC LOBES. See Lobes of Liver. 
HEPAT'ICA (hep-at'-i-kah). See Liverwort. Liver Remedy. 
HEP'ATINE (hep'-at-in). Glycogen. 
HEPATI'TIS (hep-at-i'-tis). Inflammation of the liver. 
HEPATIZA'TION (hep-at-i-za'-shun). Conversion of substance 
to resembling hepatic tissue, 
HEP'ATOCELE (hep'-at-o-sel). Hepatic hernia. 
HEPATOCIRRHO'SIS (hep-at-o-sir-o'-sis). Hepatic cirrhosis. 
HEPATOCYS'TIC (hep-at-6-sis'-tik). Pertaining to the liver 
and gall bladder. 
HEPATODYN'IA (hep-at-o-din'-e-ah). Pain in the liver. 
HEPATOGEN'IC (hep-at-o-jen'-ik). Formed within the liver, 
HEPATOG'RAPHY (hep-at-og'-ra-fe). Description of the liver. 
HEP'ATOLITH. Hepatic stone or concretion. 
HEPATOLITHI'ASIS. Formation of hepatic concretions. 
HEPATOL'OGY (hcp-at-ol'-o-je). Treatise on the liver. 
HEPATOM ALA'CI A (hep-at-d-mal-a'-se-ah). Malacia of the liver. 
HEPATOPOSTE'MA (hep-at-o-pos-te'-mah). Hepatic abscess. 
HEPATORRHE'A. An hepatic flow. 
HEPATORRHEX'US (hep-at-or-eks'-isl. Rupture of the liver. 
HEPATOT'OMY (hep-at-ot'-o-me). Incision of liver. See Hep- 
atectomy. 
HERED'ITY (her-ed'-i-te). Due to inheritance. 
HERED'ITARY (her-ed'-i-ta-re). Applied to conditions and 
diseases transmitted by ancestors. 
HERMAPH'RODITE (her-maf-ro-dlt). A being with male and 
female genitalia, one of which is usually rudimentary. 
HERMAPH'RODITISM. The state of being an hermaphrodite. 
HERMETTC. Sealed air-tight; secret. 
HER'NIA (her'-ne-ah). Abnormal visceral protrusion, due to 
ruptured cavity. 
HER'NIAL. Pertaining to hernia. 
HER'NIA CER'EBRI. Hernia of the brain, due to injury. 
HER'NIA, FEM'ORAL. Abdominal hernia through femoral 
ring. 
HERNIOPUNC'TURE. Opening a hernia. HERNIOT'OMY (her-ne-ot'-6-me). Hernial surgery. 
HERO'IC (he-rd'-ik). Treatment involving maximum doses 
and severe methods in general. 
HER'PES (hir'-pez). A vesicular skin disease. 
HER'PES ZOS'TER. See Zoster. 
HERPETIC (hir-pet'-ik). Pertaining to herpes. 
HERPETTFORM (hir-pet-i-form). Resembling herpes. 
HERPETOL'OGY (h'ir-pet-ol'-o-je). Treatise on herpes. 
HETERO-AUT'OPLASTY (het-er-d-awt'-d-plas-te). See Hetei’O- 
plasty. 
HETEROCEPH'ALUS (het-er-d-sef-a-lus). Double-headed mon- 
ster, both heads being unequal. 
HETEROCHRONTC (het-er-o-kron'-ik). Periodic; intermittent. 
HETERODEN'IC. Relating to abnormal gland-tissue. 
HETERODID'YMUS (het-er-6-did'-i-mus). Double monster with 
two heads, one of which is rudimentary. 
HETEROGE'NEOUS. Dissimilar; unlike; mixed; of different 
class. 
HETEROGEN'ESIS (het-er-d-jen'-e-sis). See Abiogenesis. 
HETEROGENET'IC (het-er-o-jen-et'-ik). Pertaining to hetero- 
genesis. 
HETEROINFEC'TION. Infection due to extraneous causes; 
infection from a person free from the disease himself. 
HETEROL'OGOUS. Applied to dissimilar structures. 
HETEROMOR'PHISM (het-er-o-mor'-flsm). Of abnormal shape. 
HETEROP'AGUS (het-er-op'-a-gus). Monster with parasite 
over epigastric region. 
HETEROP'ATHY (het-er-op'-a-the). See Allopathy. 
HETEROPHA'SIA (het-er-d-la'-ze-ah). Mental aberration, using 
wrong words to convey ideas. 
HETEROPHE'MIA (het-er-d-fe'-meah). The attempt to say 
one thing but conveying an entirely different meaning. 
HETEROPHO'NIA (het-er- d-fd-ne-ah). Vocal aberration. 
HETEROPLA'SIA (het-er-o-pla'-se-ah). Abnormal tissue devel- 
opment, 
HETEROPLAS'TIC. See Heterologous. 
HETEROPLAS'TY. Transposition of skin grafts from one 
person to another. 
HETEROTAXTA (het-er-d-taks'-e-ah). Abnormal structure due 
to organic displacement. 
HETEROTO'PXA (het-er-d-td'-pe-ah). Congenital organic mal- 
position. 
HETEROTROPH'IA (het-er-o-trdf'-fe-ah). See Malnutrition. 
HETEROXANTH'INE (het-er-d-zanth'-in). Urinary leuco- 
maine. 
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HEXADAC'TYLOUS (heks-a-dak'-ti-lus). Having six Angers. 
HEXICOL/OGY. Treatise comparing an animal and his sur- 
roundings. 
HIA'TIS (hi-a'-tus). An aperture or opening. 
HIA'TUS OF FALLO'PIUS. Petrosal groove. 
HIA'TUS OF WIN'SLOW. See Foramen of Winslow. 
HICCOUGH (hik'-kup). A spasmodic catch in the breath 
during inspiration, accompanied by a gutterai sound. 
HIDE'-BOUND DISEASE'. See Scleroderma. 
HIDROADENI'TIS (hl-dro-ad-en-i'-tis). InAammation of sweat- 
glands. 
HIDROPEDE'SIS (h!-dro-pe-de'-sis). Abnormal sweating. 
HIDROPOIE'SIS (hi-dro-poi-e'-sls). Formation of sweat. 
HIDROPOIET'IC. Sweat-producing. 
HIDROS'CHESIS (hi-dros'-ke-sis). Checking sweat. 
HI'DROSE (hi'-dros). Sweaty. 
HIDRO'SIS (hi-dro'-sis). Process of sweating. 
HIGH'MORE, AN'TRUM OF. See Antrum of Highmore. 
HI'LUM. Fissure; shallow concavity. 
HINGE'-JOINT. See Diarthrosis. 
HIP. The broad upper portion of thigh. 
HIP'-JOINT DISEASE'. Arthrocace of the hip-joint. 
HIPPOCAM'PUS. Applied to major and minor cerebral con- 
volutions. 
HIPPOCRATTC FACE. Appearance of countenance during 
and after throes of death. 
HIPPU'RIA <hip-u'-re-ah). Abnormal amount of hippuric 
acid in urine. 
HIPPU'RIC AC'ID. A urinary constituent. 
HIP'PUS (hip'-us). Involuntary dilatation and contraction of 
the pupil, not due to light nor accommodation. 
HIR'SUTE (hir'-sut). Hairy. 
HIRSU'TIES. Abnormal hairy growth. 
HIRU'DO (hir-u'-do). The leech. 
HIS'TIOID (his'-te-oid). See Histoid. 
HISTOCHEMTSTRY (his-to-kem'-is-tre). Chemistry of the 
tissues. 
HISTODIAL'YSIS (his-to-di-al'-e-sis). Breaking up of tissues. 
HISTOGEN'ESIS (his-to-jen'-e-sis). Tissue generation. 
HISTOGENET'IC (his-to-jen-et'-ik). Pertaining to histogenesis. 
HISTOHEM'ATIN. Pigment of animal tissue. 
HIST'OID. Resembling tissue. 
HISTOL'OGY (hls-tol'-o-Je). Treatise on tissue structures. 
HISTOL'YSIS (his-tol'-e-sis). Tissue degeneration. 
HISTON'OMY (hist-on'-o-me). Science of tissue development. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL, HISTQT'OMY (his-tot'-o-me). Surgery of the tissues. 
HISTRiONIC SPASM Spasmodic contraction of facial 
muscles. 
HIVES (hivs). Popular term for urticaria and similar diseases 
of the skin. 
HO'ANG-NAN. Chinese bark containing brucine and strych- 
nine. 
HOARSE'NESS. Husky state of the voice. 
HOB'NAIL EIV'ER Hepatic cirrhosis, often seen in England. 
HODG'KIN’S DISEASE'. Lymphatic lesions with general 
anemia. 
HOFF'MAN’S AN'ODYNE. Compound spirits of ether. 
HOMAT'ROPIN E (hdm-at'-ro-pin). Mydriatic alkaloid some- 
what similar to atropine. 
HOMEOMOR'PHOUS (ho-me-d-mor'-fus). Structural resem- 
blance. 
HOMEOPATHIC. Pertaining to homeopathy. 
HOMEOP'ATHIST. A homeopathic doctor. 
HOMEOPATHY (hd-me-op'-a-the). System of administering 
frequently, small doses of drugs, which in a healthy person, 
it is alleged, will produce the same symptoms that are 
thus treated. 
HOMED PEA'S! A. Tissue development resembling normal 
tissue. 
HOMEOPLAS'TIC. Pertaining to homeoplasia. 
HOME'SICKKESS (hdm'-sik-nes). Indisposition caused by in- 
tense desire for home. 
HOMOCEN'TRIC (hom-6-sen'-trik). Having a common center. 
HOMOGE'NEOUS(hd-md-je'-ne-us). Of same nature or structure. 
HOMOGEN'ESIS (ho-mo-jen'-e-sis). Childi’en undergoing de- 
velopment corresponding to that of their parents. 
HOMOIO'SIS (hd-moi-d'-sis). See Assimilation. 
HOMOIOTHER'MAL. Unvarying, constant warm condition of 
the blood. 
HOMOLOGOUS (hd-mol'-d-gus). Of structural or typical 
Identity. 
HOM'OLOGXJE. Applied to corresponding organs of animals. 
HOMOL'OGY (hd-mol'-d-je). Structural correspondence. 
HOM'OPLAST. See Homologue. 
HOM'OTYPE (hdrn'-d-tip). See Homology. 
HON'EY (hun'-ne). See Mel. 
HON'EYCOMB RING'WORM. See Favus. 
HOOK. Instrument with pointed terminal curve. 
HOP. See Humulus. 
HORDE'OLUM (hor-de'-o-lum). Stye; small palpebral abscess. 
DICTIONARY OB’ TO-DAY. 
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HOR'DEUM. Barley. 
HORE'HOUND (hor'-hownd). See Marrubium. 
HORN. Applied to hooked-like structures; a keratinic sub- 
stance. 
HOR'NER’S MUS'CLE. The tensor tarsi muscle. 
HORRIPILATION (hor-ip-i-la'-shun). Shivering sensation, 
with hair standing on end. 
HOR'RORS (hor'-orz). See Delirium Tremens. 
HOS'PITAL. Institution for the care of the injured and sick. 
HOS'PITAL FE'VER. Same as typhus fever. 
HOS'PITAL GANGRENE. See Gangrene. 
HOS'PITALISM. Morbid state of the constitution due to hos- 
pital residence. 
HOST (host). Any substance which parasites infest and eat 
away. 
HOUR'-GLASS CONTRACTION. Applied to a certain uterine 
contraction. 
HOUSE'MAID’S KNEE (hows'-mad’s-ne). Patellar inflamma- 
tion. 
HUMEC'TANT (hu-mek'-tant). Agent used in humectatlon. 
HUMECTA'TION (ha-mek-ta'-shun). The act of moistening. 
HU'MERAL (hu'-mer-al). Pertaining to the humerus. 
HU'MERUS (hu'-mer-us). Bone of the arm from shoulder to 
elbow. 
HUMIDTTY (hu-mid'-i-te). Moisture. 
HU'MORS (hu'-rnorz). Applied to animal fluids. 
HU'MORAL (hu'-mor-al). Pertaining to the humors. 
HU'MORALISM. Science in which diseases are attributed to 
humoral conditions. 
HU'MULUS (.hu'-mu-lus). Hops; soporific, hypnotic and 
tonic. 
HUTCHTNSON’S TEETH (teth). Irregular surface of incisors 
due to hereditary syphillis. 
HUX'HAM’S TINCTURE. Compound tincture of cinchona. 
HYALIN. A certain albuminoid substance forming in tumors, 
etc. 
HYALINE (M'-a-lin). Transparent; resembling glass. 
HYALPTIS (hi-al-i'-tis). Inflammation of hyaloid membrane. 
HYALOID (hi'-al-old). See Hyaline. 
HYALOID ARTERY, Division of central retinal artery of 
fetus. 
HYALOID MEM'BRANE. Enveloping membrane of vitreous 
humor. 
HYALOIDI'TIS (hi-al-oid-i'-tis), See Hyalitis. 
HYALOPLASM (hi'-al-o-plazm). Transparent protoplasm. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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HY'BRID (hi'-brid). Of mixed origin or breed. 
HYDATTD (hi-dat'-id). Applied to an order of intestinal 
worms. 
HYDATID'IFORM (hi-da-tid'-i-form). Resembling a hydatid. 
HY'DATOID (hi'-da-toid). Resembling a hydatid. 
HYDRADENO'MA. Tumor of a sweat-gland. 
HYDRADENI'TIS. Inflammation of lymphatic glands. 
HY'DRAGOGUE (hi'-dra-gog;. Agents causing fecal fluidity; 
purgative. 
HYDRAM'NIOS (hi-dram'-ne-us). Abnormal amount of water 
in the amnion. 
HYDRANGIOL'OGY. Treatise on the lymphatics. 
HYDRAR'GISM (hi-drar'-jism). !;ee Mercurialism. 
HYDRARGYR'IA (hi-drar-jer'-e-ah). Erythematous condition 
of skin from exhibition of mercury, 
HYDRARGYRTASIS (hi-drar-ji-ri'-a-sis). See Mercurialism. 
HYDRAR'GYRUM. Mercury. 
HYDRARTHRO'SIS. Articular dropsy. 
HYDRAE/TIN. Active principle of hydrastis. 
HYDRAS'TIS. Golden seal; bitter tonic. 
HY'DRATE (hi'-drat). A water compound in which an atom 
of hydrogen is replaced by a metal. 
HYDRE'MIA (hi-dre'-me-ah). Attenuated or aqueous state of 
the blood. 
HYDRENCEPHALI'TIS. See Hydrocephalus. 
HYDRENCEPH'ALOCELE (hi-dren-sef-al-d-sel). Hydroceph- 
alic hernia. 
HYDRENCEPH'ALUS (hi-dren-sefl-a-lusl. See Hydrocephalus. 
HYDREN'TEROCELE (h!-dren'-ter-6-sel). Intestinal hernia 
with dropsical sac. 
HYDRI'ASIS (h!-dri'-as-is). See Hydro-therapeutics. 
HYDRIAT'RIC (h!-dre-at'-rik). Hydropathic. 
HYDRIODTC AC'ID. Compound of iodine and water impreg- 
nated with hydrogen sulphide. 
HYDRO'A (hl-dro'-ah). A certain inflammatory disease of skin. 
HYDROADENI'TIS. Inflammation of the sweat-glands. 
HYDROADIP'SIA (hi-dro-a-dip'-se-ah). Without desire lor 
water. 
HYDROBILIRU'BIN (hl-dro-bil-e-ru'-bin). Fecal coloring mat- 
ter. 
HYDROBRO'MIC ACTD (hl-dro-bro'-mik). A colorless, pungent 
gas. 
HYDROCAR'BON. A hydrogen-carbon compound. 
HY'DROCELE (hi'-dro-sel). Quantity of serous fluid around 
testicle or cord. 124 
HYDROCE'LIA (hi-dro-sel'-e-ah). Abdominal dropsy. 
HYDROCENO'SIS. A water discharge. 
HYDROCEPHALIC (hi-drb-sef-al'-ik). Pertaining to hydro- 
cephalus. 
HYDROCEPH'ALOCELE (hi-dro-sef'-al-o-sel). Hydrocephalic 
hernia. 
HYDROCEPHALOID (hi-dro-sef-al-oid). Resembling hydro- 
cephalus. 
HYDROCEPHALUS (hi-dro-sef'-a-lus). Water on the brain. 
HYDROCHLORIC AC'ID. An acid consisting of hydrogen 
and chlorine. 
HYDROCHOLECYS'TIS (hi-drd-kol-e-sis'-tis). Dropsy of the 
gall-bladder. 
HYDROCIR'SOCELE (hi-drd-sir'-so-sel). Hydrocele and vari- 
cocele. 
HYDROCOL'POCELE. Vaginal tumor with watery contents. 
HYDROCRA'NIA (hl-dro-kra'-ne-ah). see Hydrocephalus. 
HYDROCYAN'IC AC'ID. Poisonous acid consisting of hydrogen 
and cyanogen. 
HY'DROCYST (.hl'-dro-sist). A watery cyst. 
HYDRODER'MA (hi-dro-der'-mah). Edema of the skin. 
HY'DROGEN (hi'-dro-Jen). A light gas, producing water upon 
oxidation. 
HYDROHE'MIA (hi-dro-he'-rae-ah). See Hydremia. 
HYDROHYMEMI'TIS (hi-dro-hi-men-i'-tis). Inflammation of a 
serous membrane. 
HYDROHYS'TERA (hl-dro-hls'-ter-ah). Uterine dropsy. 
HYDROL'OGY (hi-drol'-o-je). A treatise on water. 
HYDRO'MA (hl-dro'-mah). See Cyst. 
HY'DROMEL (hi'-dro-mel). Honey-water. 
H YDROMENINGI'TIS (hi-dro-men-in-ji'-tis). Dropsical inflam- 
mation of the meninges. 
HYDRO MENIN'GOCELE (hi-drd-men-in'-go-sel). Dropsical 
meningeal hernia. 
HYDROM'ETER (hi-drora'-e-ter). Instrument used to deter- 
mine specific gravity of fluids. 
HYDROME'TRA (hi-dro-me'-trah). See Hydrohystera. 
HYDROM'PHALUS (hi-drom'-fal-us). Aqueous umbilical 
tumor. 
HYDROM Y'ELUS (hi-drom-J'-e-lus). Dropsical cavity of spinal 
cord. 
HYDRON'CUS (hi-dron'-kus). Aqueous tumor. 
HYDRONEPHRO'SIS (hi-dro-ne-fro'-sis). Dropsical inflamma- 
tion of kidneys. 
HYDROPATHIC. Pertaining to hydropathy. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL HYDROPATHY. Water treatment of disease. 
HYDROPERICAR'DIUM. Pericardiac dropsy. 
HYDROPHO'BIA (hx-dro-fo'-be-ah). Disease resulting from bite 
of rabid dog. {A 'number of leading surgeons of the United 
States recently stated that they had yet to see a genuine case of 
hydrophobia, which is evidence of the rarity of the disease. 
Many so-called cases are merely fear of hydrophobia.—Ed.) 
HY'DROPHONE (hi'-dro-fon). Bag filled with water, an auxil- 
iary to the stethoscope. 
HYDROPHTHAL'MIA (hx-drof-thal'-rne-ah). Dropsy of the 
eye. 
HYDROPHYSOME'TRA. Gaseous dropsy of the uterus. 
HYDROP'IC (hi-drop'-ik). Pertaining to dropsy. 
HYDROPNEUMATO'SIS (hi-dro-nu-mat-6'-sis). Gaseous 
dropsy. 
HYDROPNEUMO'NIA (hl-dro-nu-mo'-ne-ah). Pulmonary effu- 
sion of morbid fluids. 
HYDROPNEUMOPERICAR'DiUM. Gaseous dropsy of the 
pericardium. 
H YDROPNEUMOTHO'RAX (hx-dro-xxu-md-tho'-raks). Gaseous 
pleural dropsy. 
HY'DROPS (hi'-drops). See Dropsy. 
HYDROQUI'NONE (hi-dro-kwi'-non). Diuretic derivative of 
uva ursi. 
HYDROPYRE'TUS (hi-dro pi-re'-tus). Febrile disease accom- 
panied by sweating. 
HYDROR'RHACHIS (h!-dror'-ak-is). Serous accumulation in 
canal of spinal column. 
HYDRORRHE'A (hi-dror-e'-ah). Aqueous discharge. 
HYDROSADENI'TIS (hi-dros-ad-e-nl'-tis). Inflammation of 
sweat glands. 
HYDROSAL'PINX (hi-dro-sal'-pinks). Dropsy of the Fallopian 
tube. 
HYDROS'CHEOCELE (hl-dros'-ke-o-sel). Dropsical oscheocele. 
HYDROSTO'MIA (hi-dro-sto'-me-ah). Abnormal stomal secx-e- 
-tions. 
HYDROTHERAPEU'TICS (hi-dro-ther-a-pu'-tiks). The science 
relating to the thei’apeutics of water. 
HYDROTHIONE'MIA. Sulphuretted hydrogen in the blood. 
HYDROTHIONU'RIA. Sulphuretted hydrogen in the urine. 
HYDROTHO'RAX (hx-dro-tho'-raks). Thoracic di’opsy. 
HYDRO'TIS. Aural dropsy. 
HYDROT'OMY (hi-drot'-o-rnc). Use of water pi’essure for dis- 
secting purposes. 
HYDROTYM'PANUM. Tympanic cavity dxopsy. 
DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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HYDROVA'RIUM (hi-dro-va'-re-um). Dropsy of the ovaries. 
HYDRU'RIA (hi-dru'-re-ah). See Diabetes Insipidus. 
HY'GIENE (hi'-je-en). The science of health. 
HYGROL'OGY (hl-grol'-o-je). Treatise on humors of the body. 
HYGRO'MA (h!-gro'-mah). A cyst containing serous or albu- 
minous fluids. 
HYGROM'ETER. Instrument for measuring atmospheric 
humidity. 
HYGROSCOP'IC. Applied to matter capable of absorbing 
moisture. 
HY'MEN (hi-men). Delicate mucous membrane at mouth of 
vagina, in virgins. 
HYMENI'TIS (hi-men-i'-tis). Inflammation of hymen. 
HYMENOG'RAPHY (hi-men-og'-ra-fe). Description of mem- 
branes. 
HYMENOL'OGY (hi-men-ol'-o-je). Treatise on the membranes. 
HYMENOMALA'CIA. Membranous softening. 
HYMENOR'RHAPHY. Vaginal suture at the hymen. 
HYOGLOS'SAL. Pertaining to the hyoglossus. 
HYOGLOS'SUS. Muscle from hyoid bone causing convexity 
of the tongue. 
HY'OID BONE. Bone between base of tongue and larynx. 
HY'OSCIN E (hi'-os-in). Alkaloid of hyoscyamus. 
HYOSCY'AMUS (hi-os-si'a-mus). Henbane; anodyne; sedative 
to motor centres. 
HYPACU'SIS (hip-a-ku'-sis). Moderately deaf. 
HYPALGE'SIA (hip-al-je'-se-ah). See Hypalgia. 
HYPAL/GIA (hip-al'-je-ah). Dullness of feeling; slight pain. 
HYPE'MIA (hip-e'-me-ah). See Anemia. 
HYPERACID'ITY (hi-per-as-id'-i te). Containing too much acid. 
HYPERAKU'SIS. Abnormal acuteness of sense of hearing. 
HYPERALGE'SIA (hi-per-al-je'-se-ah). Abnormal sensibility 
to pain. 
HYPERAL'GIA (M-per-al'-jil-ah). See Hyperalgesia. 
HYPERAPHTA(hi-per-aP-e-ah). Excessive acuteness oftactility. 
H vpERCATHAR'SIS Excessive catharsis. 
HYPERCHRO'MA (hl-per-kro'-mah). Superfluous production 
of pigment of skin. 
HYPERCYE'SIS (hl-per-si-e'-sis). Impregnation during gesta- 
tion. See Superfetation. 
HYPERDICROT'IC (hi-per-di-krot'-ik). Unusually dicrotic. 
m PERDIURE'SIS. See Polyuria. 
HYPERDONTOG'ENY (hi-per-don-toj'-e-ne). Development of 
teeth after disappearance of second dentition. 
HYPEREM'ESIS (hi-per-em'-e-sis). Excessive vomiting. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL HYPER E'MIA (hl-per-e'-me-ah). Having an excessive amount 
of blood. 
HYPEREPHIDRO'SIS (hi-per-ef-e-dro'-sis). Excessive secretion 
of sweat. 
HYPERESTHE'SIA. See Hyperalgesia. 
HYPERESTHET'IC (hi-per-es-thet'-ik). Pertaining to Hyper- 
algesia. 
HYPERGEN'ESIS (hi-per-jen'-e-sis). Superfluous production 
of any portion of the body. 
HYPERGEU'SIA (hi-per-gu'-se-ab). Morbid acuteness of the 
sense of taste. 
HYPERGLOBU'LIA. Superfluous increase of blood corpuscles. 
HYPERIDRO'SIS (hi-per-id-ro'-sis). Same as hyperephidrosis. 
HYPERINVOLU'TION. Abnormally rapid uterine involution. 
HYPERKINE'SIA. Excessive muscular irritability and con- 
traction. 
HYPERKINE'SIS (hi-per-kin-e'-sis). Convulsive muscular 
twitching. 
HYPER MAS'TIA (hi-per-mas'-te-ah). Abnormal development 
of mammary glands. 
HYPERMETRO'PIA (hi-per-me-tro'-pe-ah). Excessive ame- 
tropia. 
HYPERMNE'SIS (hi-perm-ne'-sis). Abnormally active memory. 
HYPERO'PIA (hi-per-d'-pe-ah). See Hypermetropia. 
HYPEROREX'IA (hl-per-d-reks'-e-ah). Excessive appetite. See 
Bulimia. 
HYPEROS'MIA (hi-per-oz'-me-ah). Abnormal activity of sense 
of smell. 
HYPEROSTO'SIS. Osseous hypertrophy. 
HY PERPH A'GIA (hi-per-fa'-je-ah). See Hyperorexia. 
HYPERPLA'SIA (hi-per-pla'-se-ah). Hypertrophy of a part. 
HYPERPLASTIC (hi-per-plas'-tik). Pertaining to hyperplasia. 
H YPERPNE'A (hi-per-pne'-ah). Spasmodic respiration, as from 
running, etc. 
HYPERPORO'SIS Abnormal callus production. 
HYPERPRAX'IA (hi-per-praks'-e-ah). Excessively uneasy or 
restless. 
HYPERPYRET'IC (hl-per-pi-ret'-ik). Pertaining to hyper- 
pyrexia. 
HYPERPYREX'IA (hi-per-pi-reks'-e-ah). Unusually feverish 
temperature. 
HYPERSECRETION (hl-per-se-kre'-shun). Excessive secretion. 
HYPERSTHE'NIA (hi-per-sthe'-ne-ah). Abnormal muscular 
strength. 
HYPERTROPH'IC (hi-per-trof-ik). Pertaining to hypertrophy. 
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HYPERTROPHY (hi-per'-trof-e). Abnox'mal enlargement of a 
part. 
HYPHE'MIA (hi-fe'-me-ah). Hemorrhage of the eye-ball. 
HYPHIDRO'SIS. Insufficient sweat. 
HYPINO'SIS (hip-in-o'-sis). Insufficient fibrin formation in the 
blood. 
HYP'NIC (hip'-nik). Inducing sleep; soporific; hypnotic. 
HYPNOL'OGY (hip-nol'-d-je). Treatise on sleep. 
HYP'NONE (hip'-ndn). A dangerous soporific. 
HYPNOP'ATHY (hip-nop'-a-the). Unrefreshing sleep. 
HYPNO'SIS. State of sleep produced by an hypnotic. 
HYPNOTTC (hip-not'-ik). Sleep-producing agent. 
HYP'NOTISM. Sleep caused by magnetic animal influences. 
HYPOCATHAR'SIS (hi-po-kath-ar'-sis). Gentle purgation. 
HYPOCHON'DRIAC (hi-po-kon'-dre-ak). One subject to hypo- 
chondriasis. 
HYPOCHONDRIASIS (hi-po-kon-dri'-a-sis). Slight melancholy, 
fear of illness, etc. 
HYPOCHON'DRIUM (hi-po-kon'-dre-um). Lateral abdominal 
cavity immediately under ribs. 
HYPODERMATIC (hi-po-der-mat'-ik). See Hypodermic. 
HYPODERMAT'OMY, The act of cutting or inserting under 
the skin. 
HYPODER'MIC (hi-po-der'-mik). Under the skin. Applied to 
remedies injected under the skin by means of hollow needle 
and syringe. 
HYPODYNTA (hi-po-dln'-e-ah). Mild pain. 
HYPOGASTRIC (hi-po-gas'-trik). Pertaining to the hypogas- 
trium. 
HYPOGASTRIUM. Lower portion of abdomen. 
HYPOGASTROCELE (hi-pd-gas'-tro-sel). Hypogastric hernia. 
HYPOGEU'SIA (hi-po-gu'-se-ah). Impaired sense of taste. 
HYPOGLOS'SAL. Beneath the tongue; pertaining to the 
hypoglossal nerve. 
HYPO GLOTTIS (hi-po-glot'-tis). Beneath the tongue. 
HYPOGNATHUS. See Epignathus. 
HYPOHE'MIA. Hemal effusion in eye. 
HYPOMA'NIA. Mild mania. 
HYPOMETRO'PIA (hi-pd-me-tro'-pe-ah). Near-sighted. See 
Myopia. 
HYPONEU'RIA (hi-po-nu'-re-ah). Impaired perceptibility of 
the nerves. 
HYPON'OMOUS. Internal suppuration ; not on the surface. 
HYPOPH'YSIS (hi-pof-e-sis). The pituitary body. 
HYPOPLA'SIA (hi-po-pla'-ze-ah). Impaired development. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
HYPO'PYON (hi-po'-pe-on). Term for what is popularly called 
a black eye. 
HYPOS'MIA (hl-poz'-me-ah). Impaired sense of smell. 
HYPOSPA'DIA (hi-po-spa'-de-ah). See Epispadia. 
HYPOS'TASIS (hl-pos'-ta-sis). Sediment; precipitate; dregs. 
HYPOSTHENTC. Weakening; enervating; debilitated. 
HYPOSTYP'TIC (hl-po-stlp'-tik). Gentle styptic. 
HYPOTH'ENAR. Lateral prominence of palm from wrist to 
little finger. 
HYPOTHER'MAL (hi-po-ther'-mal). Moderately warm; sub- 
normal temperature. 
HYPOT'ROPHY (hi-pot'-ro-fe'. Subnormal nourishment. 
HYPOXAN'THINE (h!-po-zan'-thin). An animal leucomaine. 
HYS'TERA (his'-te-rah). The uterus. 
HYSTERAL'GIA (his-ter-al'-je-ah). Uterine pain. 
HYSTERATRE'SIA. Imperforation of os uteri. 
HYSTEREC'TOMY (his-ter-ek'-to-me). Uterine excision. 
HYSTE'RIA (his-te'-re-ah). Nervous affections common to 
females. See Hysterics. 
HYSTER'IC (his-ter'-ik). Pertaining to hysteria. 
HYSTER'ICS. Fits or convulsions of hysteria. 
HYSTERI'TIS (his-ter-i'-tis). Inflammation of the uterus. 
HYS'TERO-CAT'ALEPSY. Hysteria complicated with cata- 
lepsy. 
HYS'TEROCELE (his'-ter-6-sel). Hernia of the uterus. 
HYSTEROCLEPSIS (his-ter-o-kli'-sis). Operation producing 
uterine occlusion. 
HYSTEROCYE'SIS (his-ter-o-si-e'-sis). Uterine pregnancy. 
HYSTERODYN'IA (his-ter-6-din'-e-ah). See Hysteralgia. 
HYS'TERO-EP'ILEPSY. Hysteria, the paroxysms of which 
resemble epilepsy, 
HYSTEROGEN'IC (his-ter-o-jen'-ik). Prolific of hysteria. 
HYS'TEROID (his'-ter-oid). Resembling hysteria. 
HYS'TEROLITH (his'-ter-o-lith). Uterine calculus. 
HYSTEROL'OGY (his-ter-ol'-o-je). Treatise on the womb. 
HYSTEROMALA'CIA. Softening of uterine walls. 
HYSTEROMA'NIA. See Nymphomania. 
HYSTEROM'ETRY (his-ter-om'-e-tre). Uterine measurement. 
HYSTEROMYO'MA (his-ter-o-mi-o'-mah). Uterine myoma. 
HYSTEROMYOMEC'TOMY (his-ter-o-ml-d-mek'-to-me). Ex- 
cision of uterus above the vagina. 
HYS'TERO-NEURO'SIS. Uterine neurosis. 
HYSTERO-PARAL'YSIS. Uterine paralysis. 
HYSTEROPATHTA (his-ter-o-path'-e-ah). Applied to a uterine 
disease. 
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lepsy. 130 
HYSTEROPTO'SIS (hls-ter-op-to'-sis). Prolapse of the uterus. 
HYSTEROR'RHAPHY (his-ter-or'-a-fe). Suture of the uterus. 
HYSTEROa'RHEX'IS (his-ter-6-reks'-sis). Uterine rupture. 
HYS'TEROTOME (his'-ter-o-tom). Instrument for vaginal or 
uterine incision. 
HYSTEROT'OMY. Using the hysterotome. See Cesarean 
Operation. 
HYSTEROTRIS'MUS (his-ter-o-triz'-mus). Spasm of the uterus. 
HYSTRICI'ASIS (his-tri-si'-a-sis). Disease causing bristling of 
hair. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL 
I. 
lAMATOL/OGY (I-arn-at-ol'-o-je). Treatise pertaining to reme- 
dial agents. 
IATE'RIA (i-at-e'-re-ah). Therapeutics. 
lATRALIPTIC (i-at-rah-lip'-tic). Applied to treatment com- 
bining ointments and massage. 
IAT'RIC (I-at'-rik). Pertaining to medicine. 
lATROL/OGY (i-at-rol'-6-je). Treatise on medicine. 
IATROPHYS'ICS. See Physics, Medical. 
IATROTECH'NICS (i-at-ro-tck'-niks). The practice of medi- 
cines. 
ICE (is). Congealed water. 
ICE'-BAG. Rubber bag for applying ice to a part. 
ICE'-CAP, Rubber bag for applying ice to the head. 
ICE'LAND MOSS. Cetraria. 
I'CHOR (I'-kor). Burning ulcerous discharge. 
I'CHOROUS (i'-kor-us). Pertaining to or resembling ichor. 
ICHORRHE'MIA (i-kor-e'-me-ah). Dangerous disease from 
absorption of morbid matter. 
ICHTHYOCOL/LA (ik-the-o-kol'-ah). Isinglass; product ob- 
tained from a Russian flsh. 
ICHTHYOID (ik'-lhe-oid). Resembling a flsh. 
ICHTHYOL, (ik'-the-ol). Remedy for skin diseases made from 
substance found on certain rocks by the sea. 
ICHTHYO'SIS (ik-the-6'sis). Fish-skin disease; papillary in- 
duration of skin. 
ICHTHYOTOX'ICUM. A poison obtained from certain fish. 
ICTEREPATITIS (ik-ter-ep-at-i'-tis). Inflammation of the 
liver complicated with jaundice. 
ICTERIC (ik'-ter-ik). Pertaining to jaundice. 
ICTERODE (ik'-ter-6d). Jaundiced. 
IC'TEROID (ik'-ter-oid). Resembling jaundice. 
ICTERUS (ik'-ter-us). Jaundice. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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IC'TUS (ik'-tus). A sudden attack, as apoplexy. 
IC'TUS SAN'GUINUS (sang'-gwin-us). See Apoplexy. 
IC'TUS SO'LIS (so'-lis). Sun-stroke. 
IDE'A (i-de'-ah). Thought; image in the mind; mind-picture, 
IDEA'TION (i-de-a'-shun). Formation of a mind-picture or idea. 
IDEO-MO'TOR. Movement in response to cerebration. 
IDTOCY (id'-i-6-se). Subnormal condition of mental faculties. 
See Imbecile. 
IDIONEURO'SIS. Disease due to affections of the nervous 
system. 
IDIOPATHTC. Primary; voluntary. 
IDIOP'ATHY (id-e-op'-a-the). Original form of disease. 
IDIOPHREN'IC (id-e-o-fren'-ik). Condition arising from cere- 
bral diseases. 
ID'IOSPASM (id'-e-6-spazm). Local spasm. 
IDIOSYN'CRASY (id-e-o-sin'-kra-se). Peculiar disposition or 
temperament. 
ID'IOT. One affected with idiocy; mentally defective. 
IDIOT'IC. Pertaining to an idiot. 
ID'IOTISM (id'-i-oLizm). See Idiocy. 
IDRO'SIS (id-ro'-sis). See Hyperidrosis. 
IGNA'TIA (ig-na'-she-ah). Seed containing brucine and strych- 
nine, obtained from St. Ignatia bean. 
IGNIPUNC'TURE. Act of perforating with hot needles. 
IG'NIS. Fire, 
IGNITTON (ig-nish'-on). Act of firing. 
IL'EAC PAS'SION. Highly painful abdominal affection, with 
emesis, etc. 
ILEADEL'PHUS. Monster with duplication of pelvis and 
lower extremities. 
ILEI'TIS (il-e-i'-tis). Inflammation of ileum. 
ILEO-CE'CAL VALVE. A valve between large intestines and 
ileum. 
ILEO-COLI'TIS (co-li'-tis). Combined ileitis and colitis. 
ILEOS'TOMY. Operation establishing fistula in ileum. 
IL'EUM. Lower portion of small intestines. 
IL'EUS. See Ileac Passion. 
IL'IAC (il'-e-ak). Pertaining to the ilium. 
ILTAC RE'GION. The region on either side of the epigastrium. 
ILI'ACUS (il-i'-a-kus). Large muscle of the hip. 
ILIO-FEM'ORAL, Pertaining to the ilium and femur. 
ILIO-LUM'BAR. Pertaining to the ilium and loins. 
ILIO-PECTINE'AL. Pertaining to the ilium and pectineus 
muscle. 
IL'IUM (il'-e-um). The innominatum bone, q. v. 132 
ILLEGITIMATE (il-e-jit'-i-mat). Applied to a natural child; 
bastard; unlawful. 
ILLU'SION. Deceived by appearances; incorrect perception. 
IMAGE (im'-aj). A picture. 
IMAGINATION. Act of conceiving mental images. 
IM'BECILE. Mentally weak and incapable. 
IMBECIL'ITY (im-be-sil'-i-te). The condition of an imbecile. 
IM'BRICATED. The condition of overlapping. 
IMME'DIATE (im-e'-di-at). Proximate; direct. 
IMMEDTCABLE (ira-med'-ik-a-bl). Resisting all remedies. 
IMMER'SION (im-er'-shun). The act of submerging in a liquid, 
as water, etc. 
IMMIS'CIBLE (im-is'-i-bl). Applied to drugs not admitting of 
mixture. 
IMMOBILITY (im-o-bil'-i-te). Immovable; fixed. 
IMMUNE' (im-un'). Enjoying immunity. 
IMMU'NITY. Free from possible infection. 
IMPACTED (im-pak'-ted). Packed together; clogged. 
IMPACTION. Shock; condition of being impacted. 
IMPAL'UDISM. Malarial diathesis. 
IM'PAR. Not equal; odd. 
IMPER'FORATE (im-per'-for-at). Congenital union of orifice, 
as Imperforate anus, etc. 
IMPERFORATION (im-per-for-a'-shun). State of being im- 
perforate. 
IMPER'MEABLE. Impervious; Impassable. 
IMPER'VIOUS. Impassable. 
IMPETI'GO (im-pe-ti'-go). An itching; inflammatory disease 
of skin with pustules. 
IMPLACENTAL (im-pla-sen'-tal). Absence of placenta. 
IMPLANTATIO. Monster with rudimentary parasite attached. 
IMPLANTATION (im-plan-ta'-shun). Act of grafting or in- 
serting. 
IMPOSTHUME (im-pos'-tum). See Abscess. 
IM'POTENCE (im'-po-tens). Impaired sexual strength. 
IMPREGNATION (im-preg-na'-shun). Making pregnant; fe- 
cundation. 
IMPREGNATION, ARTIFICIAL. Injecting into the womb 
semen which has previously been ejaculated. 
IMPRES'SION (im-presh'-un). A groove or depression. 
IMPURTTY (im-pur'-i-te). Not pure; containing foreign 
matter. 
INANIMATE (in-an'-i-mat). Without life. 
INANITION (in-an-ish'-un). Condition from starving. 
INAP'PETENCE (in-ap'-e-tens). Devoid of appetite. 
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INARTICULATE (in-ar-tik'-u-lat). Not articulated; incoherent 
sentences. , 
INASSIM'ILABLE (in-as-im'-il-a-bl). Not admitting of assim- 
ilation. 
INCARCERATED (in-kar-ser-a'-ted). Confined; applied to 
irreducible hernia. 
INCARCERATION (in-kar-ser-a'-shun). State of being incar- 
cerated. 
INCARNATION (in-car-na'-shun). Granulation; ovular devel- 
opment. 
IN'CEST (in'-sest). Coitus between immediate relatives; the 
unlawful knowledge of females under age of consent. 
INCINERATION. See Cremation. 
INCISED' (in-sizd'l. That which has been cut. 
INCIS'ION (in-sizh'-un). Cutting into, as abdominal incision. 
INCI'SOR TEETH (in-si'-sor-teth). The four teeth between 
canine teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. 
INCOHE'RENT. Disjointed; applied to delirious speech. 
INCOMPATIBLE. Applied to drugs which upon being mixed 
cause chemical changes, thus destroying their remedial 
powers. Drugs that explode upon mixture. 
IMCOM'PETENCE. Not capable of executing normal func- 
tions. 
INCONTINENCE. Impaired power to withhold normal evac- 
uations, as incontinence of urine ; sexual excesses. 
INCOORDINATION (in-co-or-din-a'-shun). Opposed to coor- 
dination, q. v. 
INCORPORATION. The mixing together of a number of 
ingredients. 
IN'CREMENT. Growth or increase. 
INCRUSTATION (in-krus-tii'-shun). Production or growth of 
a crust, 
INCUBATION PERIOD (in-ku-ba'-shun). Time elapsing be- 
tween application of contagium and appearance of disease. 
INCUBATOR. A box-like arrangement for keeping new-born 
infants in an unvarying temperature. 
IN'CUBUS (in-ku-bus). See Nightmare. 
INCURABLE (in-ku'-ra-bl). Resisting all treatment. 
IN'CUS (ing'-kus). A small bone of the ear. 
INDENTATION (in-den-ta'-shun). A depression or hollow, 
IN'DEX (in'-deks). Finger next to the thumb. 
IN'DIA-RUB'BER. See Caoutchouc. 
IN'DICAN. Derivative of indigo plants. 
INDICATION. Symptom calling for certain treatment. 
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INDIGESTION (in-di-jes'-chun). See Dyspepsia. 
IN'DIGO. A blue dye. 
INDISPOSITION (in-dis-po-zish'-on). Mild illness; languid; 
weariness. 
IN'DOL, A product of albuminous putrefaction in the intes- 
tines. 
IN'DOLENT (in'-do-lent). Applied to morbid growths with 
slow development. 
INDURATED (in-du-ra'-ted). Thickened; hardened. 
INDURATION (in-du-ra'-shun). Process of becoming indu- 
rated. 
INERTIA. Lessened contractile power; morbid inactivity. 
IN'FANCY (in'-fan-se). Period from birth to age of discern- 
ment. 
IN'FANT. A baby. Legal interpretation, under 21 years of age. 
INFANTICIDE (in-fan'-tis-id). Murder of an infant. 
INFARCT' (in-farkt'). An obstruction in a canal, as embolus, 
q. v. 
INFARCTION (in-fark'-shun). The formation of an infarct. 
See Constipation. 
INFECT' (in-fekt'l. Undergoing infection. 
INFECTION (in-fek'-shun). Propagation of a disease through 
its germs. 
INFECTIOUS. Communicable by respiration or touch; con- 
tagious. 
INFECUN'DITY (in-fe-kun'-di-te). State of being barren; non- 
productive. 
INFE'RIOR (in-fe'-re-or). Lower. 
INFIBULATION. Labial closure by means of rings. Some- 
times applied to labia majora to prevent coitus. 
INFILTRATION. Fluid exudation into cellular tissues. 
INFIRM'(in-firin'). Debilitated; feeble. 
INFIR'MARY (in-fir'-ma-re). An asylum for the sick. 
INFIR'MITY (in-fir'-mi-te). Debility; weakness. 
INFLAME' (in-flam). The process of inflammation. 
INFLAMMATION (in-flam-ma'-shun). A painful, heated swell- 
ing ; with distended blood-vessels, etc. 
INFLAM'MATORY. Pertaining to inflammation. 
INFLATION (in-fla'-shun). Gaseous distension. . 
INFLUEN'ZA (in-flu-en'-zah). Epidemic, febrile catarrh, ner- 
vous prostration, etc. 
IN'FLUX (in'-fluks). A flowing inward. 
INFRA-'. Prefix meaning below, beneath. 
INFRA-AX'ILLARY (in-frah-aks'-il-la-re). Beneath the arm- 
pit. INFRA-CLAVIC'ULAR. Beneath the collar-bone. 
INFRA-COS'TAL (in-frah-kos'-tal). Beneath the ribs. 
INFRAC'TION (in-frak'-shun). Partial fracture ot a bone. 
INFRA-MAX'ILLARY (in-frah-rnaks'-il-la-re). Beneath the 
jaw. 
INFRA-OR'BITAL (in-frah-or'-bi-tal). Beneath the orbit. 
INPRA-SCAP'ULAR (skap'-u-lar). Beneath the shoulder-blade. 
INFRASPINA'TUS (in-frah-spi-na'-tus). Below the scapular 
spine. 
INFRASPINA'TUS MUS'CLE. Muscle beneath the scapular 
spine. 
INFRASTER'NAL. Below the sternum. 
INFUNDIB'ULIFORM. Shaped like a funnel. 
INFUNDIB ULUM. A funnel. 
INFUNDIB'ULUM OF BRAIN. Funnel-shaped portion of 
third cerebral ventricle. 
INFU'SION (in-fu'-zhun). See Infusum. 
INFUSO'RIA (in-fu-so'-re-ah). Minute organisms in animal or 
vegetable Infusions. 
INFU'SUM. An aqueous vegetable solution. 
INQES'TA (in-jes'-tah). Aliment taken into the body. 
INGES'TION (in-jest'-chun). Same as alimentation. 
IN'GLUVIN. Powdered preparation, the active principle of 
which is obtained from gizzard of the chicken; valuable 
remedy for morning sickness, q. v.; has also superseded 
pepsin to some extent in the treatment of indigestion. 
INGRAVIDA'TION (in-grav-i-da'-shun). Same as Impregnation. 
XNGRE'DIENT. A component part of a mixture. 
INGROW'ING NAIL(nal). Downward growth of side of nail 
causing painful inflammation, usually affecting great toe. 
IN'GUINAL (in'-gwin-al). Pertaining to the groin. 
INHALA'TION. Drawing In of air or vapor by the mouth. 
INHA'LER (in-ha'-ler). Apparatus for inhaling vapors of a 
medicine. 
INHER'ITED. Applied to hereditary diseases. 
INHIB'IT (in-hib'-it). To stop; holdback. 
INHIBITION (in-hib-ish'-un). Checking organic power through 
nerve centre. 
INHIB'ITORY (in-hib'-it-6-re). Pertaining to or capable of 
producing inhibition. 
INHUMA'TION (in-hu-ma'-shun). See Inter. 
IN'IAL (in'-e-al). Pertaining to inion. 
IN'ION (in'-e-on). External occipital prominence. 
INI'TIS (in-!'-tis). Inflammation of fibrous tissue. 
INJEC'TED (in-jek'-ted). Vascular fullness; congested. 
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INJECTION (in-jek'-shun). Inserting a liquid into the body, 
using syringe, as hypodermic injection, rectal injection, etc. 
IN'JURY (in'-ju-re), Bodily damage. 
INNERVATION (in-er-va'-shun). The properties or function 
of the nervous system; nerve-force. 
INNOM'INATE ARTERY. Largest arterial branch of aorta. 
INNOM'INATE BONE, The hip-bone. 
INNUTRI'TION (in-nu-trish'-un). Defective nutrition. 
INOCULATION. Insertion of virus in the tissues. 
INOHYMENITIS (in-d-hi-men-l'-tis). Inflammation of fibrous 
tissue. 
INO'MA (in-o'-mah). A fibrous tumor. 
INOPEXIA'. Highly coagulative power of the blood. 
INORGAN'IC (in-or-gan-ik). Applied to matter having no 
function, as minerals. 
INOSCULA'TION (in-os-ku-la'-shun). See Anastomosis. 
INOSIN'IC AC'ID. An acid in the juice of muscles. 
INOSTEATO'MA (in-os-te-at-6'-mah). A fatty, fibrous tumor. 
IN'QUEST (in'-kwest). Inquiry made by a coroner as to cause 
of death. 
INSALIVA'TION. Impregnation of food with saliva while 
masticating. 
INSANE' Mad; crazy; unbalanced mind. 
INSAN'ITARY (in-san'-i-ta-re). Unhealthy condition of envi- 
ronments. 
INSANITY (in-san'-it-e). Mental aberration. 
INSATIABLE AP'PETITE (in-sash'-e-a-bl). Bulimia. 
INSECTICIDES (in-sek'-ti-sids). Agents killing insects. 
INSEMINATION (in-sem-i-na'-shun). Seminal insertion. 
INSEN'SIBLE (in-sen'-si-bl). Without feeling. 
INSERTION (in-ser'-shun). Introduction of a substance; con- 
nection or attachment. 
INSIDTOUS (in-sid'-e-us). Latent; not apparent. 
INSOLATION (in-so-la'-shun). Sunstroke; practice of helio- 
therapy. 
INSOL'UBLE (in-sol'-u-bl). Not soluble. 
INSOM'NIA (in-som'-ne-ah). Sleeplessness, 
INSPECTION (in-spek'-shun). Investigation; examination. 
INSPIRATION (in-spir-a'-shun). Breathing in air. 
IN'SPISSATED (in'-spis-a-ted). Condensed by evaporation, 
IN'STEP. Arch of foot between ankle and toes. 
INSTILLATION (in-stil-la'-shun). Dropping in a fluid a drop 
at a time. 
INSTITUTES OF MED'ICINE. Principles of medicine. 
■INSTRUMENT. A medical topi, as the bistoury. 
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INSTRUMENTAL, DELIV'ERY. Assisting delivery with for- 
ceps. 
INSUFFLATION (in-suf-fla'-shun). Blowing a vapor into the 
lung or a powder into a cavity. 
IN'SUFFLATOR (in'-suf-fla-tor). Instrument for performing 
insufflation. 
IN'SULA (in'-su-lah). Applied to structures more or less 
isolated, as the island of Reil. 
IN'SULAR (in'-su-lar). Pertaining to an insula; isolated. 
IN'SULATE (in'-su-lat). Cutting off from communication; to 
segregate. In electricity, to cover a body with non-con- 
ductors. 
INTEG'UMENT. An enveloping substance, as the pleura, 
skin, etc, 
INSUSCEPTIBILITY. Not susceptible, q. v. 
INTELLECT (in'-tel-ekt). The thinking power; mind; brain. 
INTENTION (in-ten'-shun). See Cicatrization. 
INTENTION TRE'MOR. Tremor noticed when attempting 
voluntary motion. 
INTER-. Prefix meaning between. 
INTER'. To bury the dead. 
INTERARTIC'ULAR. Between articulations. 
INTERCA'DENCE (in-ter-ka'-dens). Beat between normal pul- 
sations. 
INTER'CALARY (in-ter'-kal-a-re). Between; happening in the 
meantime. 
INTERCEL'LULAR (in-ter-sel'-u-lar). Between cells. 
INTERCIL'EUM (in-ter-sil'-e-um). See Glabellum. 
INTERCLAVIC'ULAR (in-ter-klav-ik'-u-lar). Between the 
clavicles. 
INTERCOLUM'NAR FAS'CIA. Delicate membranous envelope 
of spermatic cord. 
INTERCON'DYLOID (in-ter-kon'-dil-oid). Between the con- 
dyles. 
INTERCOSTAL (in-ter-kos'-tal). Between the ribs. 
INTERCOURSE (in'-ter-kors). Cohabitation. 
INTERCUR'RENT (in-ter-kur'-ent). Happening in the mean- 
time. 
INTERDENTAL. Between the teeth. 
INTERDIG'ITAL (in-ter-dij'-it-al). Between the fingers. 
INTERLOB'ULAR. Between the lobules. 
INTERMAXILLARY. Between the jaw-bones. 
INTER'MENT (in-ter'-ment). See Inter. 
INTERMIS'SION (in-ter-mish'-un). Period of temporary relax- 
ation of a disease. 138 
INTERMITTENT. Applied to periodical attacks of a disease. 
INTERMITTENT FE'VER. Intermittent malaria fever. 
INTER'NAL. Within the body. 
INTERNE' (in-firn). Physician having charge of patients in a 
hospital. 
INTERNODE (in'-ter-nod). Part between two joints. 
INTEROR'BITAL. Between the orbits. 
INTEROS'SEOUS (in-ter-os'-e-us). Between bones. 
INTERPARIETAL (in-ter-par-I'-e-tal). Between the parietal 
bones. 
INTERPARIETAL SUTURE. Sagital suture. 
INTERPU'BIC (in-ter-pu'-bik). Between the pubes. 4 
INTERSCAP'ULAR. Between the shoulder-blades. 
INTERSTICE (in'-ter-stis). Space between; small intervening 
space. 
INTER'STICES (in-ter'-stis-es). Plural of interstice. 
INTERSTITIAL (in-ter-stish'-al). Lying between. 
INTERTRI'GO (in-ter-tri'-go). Inflammation due to rubbing 
of parts. 
INTERVAL. Interstice. A space between places or time. 
INTERVENTRIC'ULAR (in-ter-ven-trik'-u-lar). Between the 
ventricles. 
INTERVERTEBRAL. Between the vertebrae. 
INTESTINAL (in-tes'-tin-al). Pertaining to the intestines. 
INTESTINE. Coiled abdominal digestive canal, with rectal 
termination. 
INTIMA (in'-te-mah). First Internal layer of pia mater. 
INTOLERANCE. Inability to stand certain drugs. 
INTOXICATION (in-toks-i-ka'-shun). State of drunkenness. 
INTRA-. Prefix meaning within or between. 
INTRACAP'SULAR. Within the capsule of a joint. 
INTRACRA'NIAL (in-trah-kra'-ne-al). Within the cranium. 
INTRALIGAMENTOUS. Within a ligament. 
INTRALOB'ULAR (in-trah-lob'-u-lar). Within a lobule. 
INTRAMU'RAL (in-trah-mu'-ral). Applied to matter within 
walls. 
INTRAOC'ULAR (in-trah-ok'-u-lar). Within the eye. 
INTRAOR'BITAL (in-trah-or'-bi-tal). Within the orbit. 
INTHATHORA'CIC (thor-a'-sik). Within the chest. 
INTRAUTERINE (in-trah-u'-ter-in). Within the uterus. 
INTRAVASATION. Flow of foreign fluid into any portion of 
the vascular system. 
INTRAVE'NOUS (in-trah-ve'-nus). Within a vein. 
INTRIN'SIC (in-trin'-sik). Pertaining to internal matter. 
INTROTTUS (in-trb'-it-us). An opening; an entrance. 
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INTROMIS'SION. Inserting a body within a cavity, as coitus, 
etc. 
INTROSUSCEPTION (in-tro-sus-sep'-shun). See Intussuscep- 
tion. 
INTROVER'SION (in-tro-ver'-shun). Turning inward, as intro- 
version of uterus. 
INTUBATION (in-tu-ba'-shun). Introduction of a tube within 
the larynx. 
INTUMES'CENCE (in-tu-mes'-ens). Swelling; increased, size. 
XNTUSSUSCEP'TION. One part of intestines entering another 
portion of intestines. 
IN'ULA. Elecampane; stimulant and expectorant. 
IN'ULIN. A starchy powder derived from inula. 
INUNCTION (in-ungk'-shun). Act of rubbing in an ointment. 
INVAGINATION (in-vaj-in-a'-shun). See Intussusception. 
IN'VALID. One in ill-health; sick. 
INVA'SION (in-va'-shun). The start of an ailment or disease. 
INVERMINATION (in-vir-min-a'-shun). Having worms. 
INVER'SION (in-ver'-shun). Changing to an entirely opposite 
position, as inside out or upside down. 
INVESTIGATION (in-ves-ti-ga'-shun). Exploration; examina- 
tion. 
INVISCATION (in-vis-ka'-shun). See Insalivation. 
INVOLU'CRUM. Integument; envelope. 
INVOL'UNTARY (in-vol-un-ta-re). Not dependent on will- 
power. 
INVOLUTION (in-vo-lu'-shun). Marginal curling or rolling 
inward; enstrophe. 
I'ODIDE (i'-o-did). A compound of iodine with another sub- 
stance. 
I'ODINE(i'-o-din). Rubefacient; alterative. 
I'ODISM (i'-d-dizra). Condition resulting from iodine poisoning. 
IOD'OFORM (i-6d'-6-form). Local antiseptic of a yellowish 
color. 
I'ODOL (i'-6-dol). Brownish, odorless antiseptic, for dressing 
wounds. 
IP'ECAC (ip'-e-kak). See Ipecacuanha. 
IPECACUAN'HA (ip-e-kak-u-an'-ah). Ipecac; used chiefly as 
an emetic and diaphoretic. 
IRIDECTOME (lr-id-dek'-tom). Instrument used in iridec- 
tomy. 
IRIDECTOMY (ir-id-dek'-to-me). Fractional excision of iris. 
IRIDENCLEI'SIS (ir-id-en-kli'-sis). See Iridodesis. 
IRIDERE'MIA (ir-id-er-e'-me-ah). Lacking or defect of iris. 
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IRTDOCELE (ir'-id-o-sel). Iritic hernia. 
IRIDOCHOROIDITIS. Inflammation of iris and choroid at 
same time. 
IRIDOCOLOBO'MA. Fissure of iris. 
IRIDOCYCLITIS (ir-id-d-sl-kli'-ti s). Cyclitis and iritis at same 
time. 
IRIDOD'ESIS (ir-id-od'-es-is). Incision of cornea, through 
which a fold of the iris is fixed by ligation. 
IRIDODIAL'YSIS (ir-id-o-di-al'-es-is). Separating iris from 
ciliary ligament. 
IRIDONCO'SIS (ir-id-on-ko'-sis). Inflammation or tumor of iris. 
IRIDOPLE'GIA (ir-id-o-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis of iris. 
IRIDORHEX'IS (ir-id-or-eks'-is). Rupture of iris. 
IRIDOT'OMY (ir-id-ot'-o-me). Incision of the iris. 
I'RIS (i'-ris). Colored membrane around the pupil and separate 
Ing anterior and posterior chambers of eye. Boot of blue 
flag, having emetic and cathartic properties. 
I'RISH MOSS. See Chondrus. 
IRIT'IC (ir-it'-ik), Pertaining to the iris. 
IRIT'IS (I-rit'-is). Inflammation of iris. 
IRIT'OMY (i-rit'-6-me). See Iridotomy. 
PRON (I'-ern). Metal from which tonic preparations are made, 
as Blaud’s Pills, etc. 
IRRA'DIATING. Having a common centre with outward 
movement. 
IRREDU'CIBLE (ir-re-du'-si-bl). Not reducible, as a hernia. 
IRREGULAR. Of uneven, unequal size. A class of physicians. 
IRRIGATION (ir-ig-a'-shun). Continued flushing of a part 
with water. 
IRRITABILITY. State of irritation. 
IR'RITABLE (ir'-it-a-bl). Condition in which irritation is easily 
produced. 
IR'RITANT. Means of producing irritation, applied to a num- 
ber of drugs. 
IRRITATION (ir-it-a'-shun). Morbid excitement; condition 
produced by an irritant. 
ISCHE'MIA (is-ke'-me-ah). Lack of blood in a certain part. 
ISCHIA'GRA (is-ki-a'-grah). Sciatic pains. 
IS'CHIAL (is'-ki-al). Pertaining to the ischium. 
ISCHIAL'GIA (is-ki-al'-je-ah). See Ischiagra. 
ISCHIATTC (is-ki-at'-ik). Pertaining to the ischium. 
ISCHIDRO'SIS (is-kid-ro'-sis). Suppression of perspiration. 
IS'CHIOCELE (is'-ki-o-sel). Sciatic hernia. 
ISCHIODID'YMUS. See Ischiopagus. 
ISCHIOP'AOUS. Pelvic-joined double monster. ISCHIORECTAL (is-ki-6-rek'-tal). Pertaining to ischium and 
rectum. 
IS'CHIUM (is'-ki-um). Base of the hip-bone. 
ISCHOGALAC'TIA. Suppression of milk secretion. 
ISCHOME'NIA (is-ko-me'-ne-ah). See Amenorrhea. 
ISCHURET'IC (is-ku-ret'-lk). Pertaining to or causing ischuria. 
ISCHU'RIA (is-ku'-re-ah). Retention of urine. 
I'SINGLASS ('i-zing-glas). See lehthyocolla. 
ISLAND OF REIL. A lobe of hemispheres of brain, at base 
of Sylvian fossa. 
ISOCH'RONOUS (I-sok'-ro-nus). Having, or performed in the 
same time. 
ISOCO'RIA (i-so-ko'-re-ah). The size of pupils being identical. 
IS'OLATE (is'-o-lat). To separate or make remote. 
ISOMER'IC (i-so-mer'-ik). Possessing Isomerism. 
ISOM'ERISM (i-som'-er-izm). Applied to bodies with same 
composition but dissimilar properties. 
ISOMORPHISM (i-so-morf'-izm). Bodies forming similar crys- 
tals. 
ISOP'ATHY (i-sop'-a-the). Science relating to treating a disease 
by its products, as variolus virus for small-pox, etc.; also 
applied to animal extracts, as testine for diseases of testi- 
cles, etc. 
ISOTHER'MAL (t-so-ther'-mal). Having identical heat or 
temperature. 
IS'SUE (ish'-u). An ulceration; blister. See Progeny. 
IS'TARIN. Fatty, cerebral tissue. 
ISTHMI'TIS (ist-mi'-tls). Inflammation of the fauces. 
ISTH'MUS (ist'-mus). Narrow canal connecting two larger 
bodies or affording entrance to an organ. 
ITAL'IAN LEP'ROSY, See Pellagra. 
ITCH' (ich). See Scabies. 
ITCH'-INSECT (ich'-in-sekt). See Acarus. 
ITCH'ING (ich'-ing). Prickling irritation of skin. 
I'TER (i'-ter). A canal or passage. 
I'VORY OF TEETH (i'-vo-re). Dentine. 
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JABORAN'DI (jab-6r-an'-de). See Pilocarpus. 
JACK'ET, PLAS'TER OF PARTS. Covering the body with wet 
plaster of paris which upon hardening, holds it immovable. 
JACK'ET, STRAIGHT (strat). An arrangement to restrain the 
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JACKSO'NIAN EP'ILEPSY. Local epileptiform spasms of 
short duration, due to cortical lesion. 
JACTITA'TION (jak-tit-ta'-shun). Uneasy; disturbed rest. 
JAL'AP, A hydragogue cathartic. 
JAL'APIN. Glucoside obtained from jalap. 
JAMAI'CA DOGWOOD (ja-ma'-ka). See Piscidia. 
JAMES'TOWN WEED. See Stramonium. 
JANTCEPS (jan'-is-eps). Double-faced, double-monster with 
posterior union of heads. 
JAS'MINE, YEL'LOW. See Qelsemium. 
JAUN'DICE (jawn'-dis). Bile pigment in the blood causing 
skin to turn yellow. 
JAWS (jawz). See Maxillary Bones. 
JEJUNI'TIS (jej-un-I'-tis). Inflammation of the jejunum. 
JEJ'UNO-ILEOS'TOMY (jej'-u-nb-il-e-os'-to-mei. See Ileostomy. 
JEJUNOS'TOMY. Formation of abdominal fistula in the 
Jejunum. 
JEJU'NUM (jej-u'-nurn). Approximately the upper two-fifths 
of intestines. 
JEQUIR'ITY (jek-ir-it-e). Highly poisonous infusion used in 
purulent ophthalmia, 
JES'UIT’S BARK. See Cinchona. 
JOINT. Place where two bones are connected; articulation, as 
knee-joint. 
JU'GAL BONE. The malar bone. 
JU'GAL PRO'CESS See Zygoma. 
JU'GLANS (ju-glanz). Butternut; cathartic and stimulant to 
liver. 
JU'GULAR (ju'-gu-lars. Pertaining to the throat. 
JU'GULAR VEINS (vanz). A number of important veins of 
the neck. 
JUICE (jus). Animal or vegetable liquids. 
JUN'GLE FEWER. A form of remittent fever. 
JU'NIPER. Fruit (berries) used in medicine. 
JUNK. Cushioned support for an injured part. 
JURISPRUDENCE, MEDTCAL. Science of medicine as related 
to law; forensic medicine. 
JUS'CULUM. An animal or vegetable infusion, as beef tea. 
JUTE (jut). Vegetable fibre furnishing a surgical dressing. 
JUVAN'TIA (ju-van'-te-ah). See Adjuvants. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
K. 
KAI'RINE (ki'-rin). An antipyretic obtained from cbinoline. 
KAK'KE (kak'-ke). See Beriberi. 
KA'LIUM (ka'-le-um). See Potassium. 
KAMA'LA (kam-a'-lah). A tenicide. 
KAMEE'LA (kam-e'-lah). See Kamala. 
KAN'DAHAR SORE. An Oriental ulcer. See Furunculus 
Orientalis. 
KA'OLIN (ka'-6-lin). An absorbent earthen substance; silicate 
of aluminium. 
KAPO'SI’S DISEASE'. Fatal disease of the skin, with cuta- 
neous atrophy. 
KARYOKINE'SIS (kar-i-d-kin-e'-sis). Term used for division of 
cell or nucleus. 
KARYOL'YSIS (kar-i-ol'-is-is). Division of nucleus into seg- 
ments. 
KAR'YOPLASM. Protoplasm of a cell. 
KATAB'OLISM. Degeneration of tissue. 
KATAB'OLIN. Product of katabolism. 
KATATO'NIA. Insanity, q. v. 
KATH'ODE (kath'-6d). See Cathode. 
KA'VA-KA'VA (kah'-vah). Root, an infusion of which is used 
for cystitis. 
KE'LIS (ke'-lis). See Keloid. 
KE'LOID. Reddish, inflamed growth on the skin, somewhat 
resembling an abscess. 
KELOT'OMY (ke-lot'-d-me). See Herniotomy. 
KEPH'YR (kef-cr). A fermented milk. 
KERATAL'GIA (ker-at-aT-je-ah). Pain in the cornea. 
KERATEC'TASIS (ker-at-ek'-tas-is). Corneal protrusion. 
KER'ATIN (ker'-at-in). Constituent of horny matter; pills 
coated with keratin are insoluble in the juices of stomach, 
but soluble in the intestines. 
KERATIN'IC. Pertaining to or resembling keratin. 
KERATITIS (ker-at-i'-tis). Inflammation of the cornea. 
KER'ATOCELE. Corneal hernia through superficial ulcer. 
KERATOCO'NUS (ker-at-o-ko'-nus). See Keratoglobus. 
KeraTOG'ENOUS. Resembling, pertaining to, or producing 
horny growths. 
KERATOGLO'BUS. Bulging and inflammation of cornea. 
KERATO'MA (ker-at-6'-mah). See Callosity. 
KERATOMALA'CIA. Softening or dissolution of cornea. 144 
KER'ATOME (ker'-at-dm), Instrument used for corneal in- 
cision. 
KERATOM'ETER. Instrument used to determine corneal 
curvature. 
KERATOMYCO'SIS. Corneal fungus. 
KERATONYX'IS (ker-at-on-iks'-is). Term applied to corneal 
puncture. 
KER'ATOPLASTY (ker'-at-6-plas-te). Operation restoring cor- 
nea. 
KER'ATOSCOPE. Instrument used to examine cornea. 
KERATO'SIS. Hypertrophy and induration of skin. 
KER'ATOTOME (ker'-at-o-tora). See Keratome. 
KEREC'TOMY (ker-ek'-to-me). Fractional excision of cornea. 
KE'RION (ke'-re-on). Painful disease of scalp characterized by 
pustules and crusts, etc. 
KIBE (k!b). See Chilblain. 
KID'NEYS. Corresponding organs, one on each side of lumbar 
vertebrae, function being the secretion urine. 
KIES'TINE (kl-es'-tln). See Kyestein. 
KIL'OGRAMME. One thousand grammes. 
KIL/OLITRE, One thousand litres. 
KIL'OMETER. One thousand meters. 
KINESIAT'RICS (kin-es-e-at'-riks). See Kinesipathy. 
KINESIP'ATHY (kin-es-ip'-a-the). Science relating to treating 
certain diseases by systematic movements. 
KINET'IC (ki-net'-ik). Applied to agents causing motion. 
KING’S E'VIL, See Scrofula. 
KI'NO (ke'-no). Astringent juice of an oriental tree. 
KI'OTOME (kl'-o-tom). Sheathed knife for excision of uvula. 
KLEPTOMA'NIA (klep-to-ma'-ne-ah). Temporary insanity 
characterized by involuntary thefts; Insane desire to 
steal. 
KNEE (ne). Articulation connecting femur and tibia. 
KNEE'-CAP (ne'-kap). The patella. 
KNIFE (nif). Instrument with sharp blade. 
KNIT'TING (nit'-ing). Applied to the growing together of a 
broken bone. 
KNOCK'-KNEE (nok'-ne). Genu valgum; growth of knees 
bending towards each other. 
KNUCK'LES (nuk'-ls). A joint of the Anger. Intestinal fold. 
KOCH’S LYMPH (koks'-llmf). See Tuberculin. 
KOOS'SO (koos'-o). See Brayera. 
KOPIO'PIA (kop-e-o'-pe-ah). See Asthenopia. 
KOU'MYSS (koo'-mis). See Kumyss. 
KOUS'SO (koos'-o). See Brayera. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL KRAME'RIA. Powerful astringent obtained from rhatany root. 
KRAURO'SIS (krow-ro'-sis). Local atrophy and shriveling of 
tissues. 
KRAUSE’S END'-BULBS. Nerve terminals. 
KRE'ATIN. Substance found in the flesh. 
KREATTNIN (kre-at'-in-in). Matter obtained from kreatin. 
KRE'SOL. Urinary matter. 
KU'MYSS (koo'-mis). A nutritious drink originally fermented 
mare’s milk, but now usually fermented cow’s milk. 
KYES'TEIN (ki-es'-te-in). Matter in the urine of pregnant 
women which arises to the surface upon standing. 
KYLLO'SIS (kil-6'-sis). Inward growing of feet, toes facing 
each other; club foot. 
KYPHO'SIS (ki-fo'-sis). See Cyphosis. Humpback. 
KYSTHI'TIS (kis-thi'-tls;. Inflammation of the vagina. 
DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
L. 
LAB'ARRAQUE’S SOLU'TION (lab'-ar-aks). Solution of chlor- 
inatedlsoda. 
LA'BIA (la'-be-ah). The lips. 
LA'BIA MAJO'RA. Two large folds covering nymphse. 
LA'BIA MINO'RA. The nymphse. 
LA'BIAL (la'-be-al). Pertaining to the lips. 
LABIDOM'ETER. Instrument for measuring head of fetus 
before delivering. 
LA'BIOPLASTY (la'-be-6-plas-te). Plastic surgery of the lip. 
LA'BIUM (la'-be-um). Lip. 
LA'BOR (la'-bor). The process of giving birth to a child; child- 
birth. 
LAB'ORATORY. A place where chemicals are made or com- 
pounded on a large scale. 
LAB'ORATORY, COL'LEGE. Department in college where 
students become practically familiar with action of drugs 
by experimenting. 
LAB'YRINTH (lab'-e-rlnth). Hollowed grooves on external ear. 
LAC'ERATE (las'-er-at). To tear. 
LACERATION. State of being torn. 
LACH'RYMAL (lak'-re-mal). Pertaining to tears or gland 
bearing that name. 
LACH'RYMAL GLAND. Gland which secretes tears. 
LACH'RYMAL SAC. Bean-like sac at apex of nasal duct. 
LACHRYMA'TION (lak-rim-a'-shun). Flooding of the lachrymal 
gland. 146 
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LAC'MUS. See Litmus. 
LACIN'IATE (la-sin'-i-at). Applied to ragged edges. 
LAC'TAGOGUE (lak'-ta-gog). Agent stimulating secretion of 
milk. 
LACTAL'BUMIN. Milk albumin. 
LAC'TANT (lak'-tant). One who lives on milk, as a nursing 
infant. 
LAC'TATE (lak'-tat). Lactic acid with a salt base. 
LACTA'TION (lak-ta'-shun). Pertaining to secretion of milk, 
or period during which an infant nurses. 
LAC'TEAL (lak'-te-al), Pertaining to milk; pertaining to the 
lacteals. 
LACTE'ALS (lak-te'-als). Lymphatics absorbing chyle. 
LAC'TEIN (lak'-te-in), Condensed milk. 
LAC'TEOUS (lak'-te-us). Pertaining to or resembling milk. 
LACTES'CENT (lak-tes'-ent). Same as Lacteous. 
LAC'TIC (lak'-tik). Pertaining to milk. 
LAC'TIC AC'ID. An acid obtained from milk. 
LACTIF'EROUS. Carrying milk ; milk-bearing. 
LAC'TIFUGE (lak'-ti-fuj). Applied to an agent opposed to 
secretion of milk. 
LACTIG'ENOUS (lak-tij'-en-us). That which produces milk. 
LAC'TIN (lak'-tin), Milk sugar ; sugar of milk. 
LAC'TINATED (lak'-tin-a-ted). Impregnated with lactin. 
LAC'TIS. Same as lactic. 
LAC'TOCELE (lak'-to-sel). Tumor with milky contents. 
LACTOLINE. Preparation of milk in which nearly all the 
fluids are eliminated; condensed.milk. 
LACTOM'ETER (lak-tom'-e-ter). An instrument to determine 
if the normal amount of cream is in milk examined. 
LAC'TOSCOPE. See Lactometer. 
LAC'TOSE (lak'-tos). Same as Lactin. 
LACTOSU'RIA. Lactin in the urine. 
LACTUCAR'IUM. Sorporific obtained from lettuce. 
LACTU'CERIN. A constituent of lettuce. 
LACTU'CIN (lak-tu'-sin). Bitter constituent of lettuce. 
LACTU'MEN (lak-tu'-men). See Impetigo. 
LACU'NA (la-ku'-nah). A pit; small depression. 
LACU'NAR (la-ku'-nar). Pertaining to lacunse. 
LA'CUS (lii'-kus). A little hollow space. 
LA'DIES’ BED'-STRAW, Plant increasing flow of urine. 
LA'DY WEB'STER PILLS. After-dinner pill of aloes et 
mastic. 
LA'DIES’ SLIP'PER. An antispasmodic. 
LAGNE'SIS (lag-ne'-sis). Abnormal desire for coitus. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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LAGOPHTHAL'MUS (lag-of-thal'-mus). Palpebral malforma- 
tion preventing closing of eyelids. 
LAGOS'TOMA (lag-os'-to-mah). See Hare-lip. 
LALLA'TION (lal-a'-shun), Baby-talk; pronouncing I for r, as 
the Chinaman who says “ melican ” for American. 
LALON EURO'SIS (lal-o-nu-ro'-sis). Imperfect speech due to 
nervous disorder. 
LALOPATHY (lal-op'-a-the). Speech disturbance. 
LAMB'DOID (lam'-doid). Resembling Greek letter A. 
LAMBDOI'DAL SU'TURE, Suture joining occipital and 
parietal bones. 
LAMEL'LA (lam-el'-ah). Thin coat, scale or plate. 
LAM'ELLAR. Consisting of or pertaining to lamellse. 
LAME'NESS (lam'-ncs). Painful condition of the legs causing 
limping when walking. 
LAMINA (lam'-in-ah). See Lamella. 
LAMINA'RIA (lam-in-a'-re-ah). Sea-tangle; an absorbent. 
LAMINA'TION (lam-in-a'-shun). Formation of scales or plates. 
LAMP' BLACK. A species of charcoal. 
LANCE (lantz). See Lancet. Opening with a lancet, as a 
boil. 
LAN'CET (lan'-set). Extremely sharp little knife, with a point, 
used for opening boils, etc. 
LAN'CINATE (lan'-sin-at). See Lacerate. 
LAN'CINATINQ (lan'-sin-a-ting). Applied to acute, piercing 
pains. 
LAN'CING. Piercing or opening with a lancet, as a boil. 
LAN'DRY’S PARAL'YSIS. Acute paralysis of lower portion 
of body, gradually involving upper portion of body. 
LAND SCUR'VY. See Purpura. 
LAN'OLIN. Fat extracted from sheep’s wool, used as a ve- 
hicle for a number of ointments. 
LANU'GO (lan-u'-go). Soft, fuzzy down on fetus. 
LAPAC'TIC (la-pak'-tik). Agent causing an evacuation of the 
bowels. 
LAP'ARO-COLOT'OMY. Establishing an artificial anus by 
surgery of the colon through incision of abdomen. 
LAP ARO-CYSTEC'TOMY. Excision (through abdominal sec- 
tion) of the cyst in which is the product of extra-uterine 
pregnancy. 
LAP'ARO-CYSTOT'OM Y. Abdominal incision of cyst of extra- 
uterine pregnane}7, for removing fetus. 
LAP'ARO-ELYTROT'OMY. See Cesarean Operation. 
LAP'ARO-ENTEROT'OMY. Abdominal incision of Intestines. 
LAPAROS'COPY (lap-ar-os'-ko-pe). Abdominal examination. 148 
LAPAROT'OMY (lap-ar-ot'-o-me). Abdominal section; opera- 
tion opening abdomen. 
LARD. Purified rendered fat of the hog. See Adeps. 
LARDA'CEOUS (lar-da'-se-us). Same as amyloid. 
LARYN'GEAL (lar-in'-je-al). Pertaining to the larynx. 
LARYNGEC'TOMY (lar-in-jek'-to-me). Removal of the larynx. 
LARYNGIS'MUS (lar-in-Jis'-mus). Spasm of the laryngeal 
muscles. 
LARYNGIS'MUS STRID'ULUS. Spasm of the glottis. 
LARYNGI'TIS (lar-in-jl'-tis). Inflammation of the larynx, 
LARYNGOFIS'SURE (lar-ing-6-flsh'-ur). Fissure of larynx. 
LARYNGOG'RAPHY (lar-ing-gog'-ra-fe). Description of larynx. 
LARYNGOL'OQY (lar-ing-gol'-6-je). Treatise on the larynx. 
LARYNGOPARAL'YSIS (lar-ing-go-par-al'-i-sis). Paralysis of 
larynx. 
LARYNGOP'ATHY (lar-ing-gop'-a-the). Applied to disease of 
the larynx. 
LARYNGOPH'ONY (lar-ing-gof-6-ne). Laryngeal sound heard 
when assisted by stethoscope. 
LARYNGOPHTHI'SIS(Iar-ing-go-ti'-sis). Phthisis of the larynx. 
LARYNGOPLE'GIA (lar-ing-go-ple'-je-ah). See Laryugopar- 
alysis. 
LARYNGORRHE'A (lar-ing-go-re'-ah). Morbid catarrh of the 
larynx. 
LARYNG'OSCOPE (lar-ing'-go-scope). Instrument for examin- 
ing larynx. 
LARYN'GOSPASM (lar-ing'-go-spazm). Spasm of larynx. 
LARYNGOT'OMY (lar-ing-got'-b-me). Laryngeal incision. 
LARYNGOTRACHEOT'OMY (lar-ing-go-tra-ke-ot'-o-mej. In- 
cision of larynx and trachea. 
LAR'YNX (lar'-ingks). Upper part of trachea or windpipe; 
organ producing voice. 
LAS'SITUDE (las'-i-tud). Weariness; enervation. 
LA'TENT. Not visible; hidden. 
LAT'ERAL. Pertaining to the side. 
LATERI'TIOUS (lat-er-ish'-us). Having a color resembling 
bricks. 
LATERO-FLEXTON (lat-er-o-flek'-shun). Lateral bending. 
LATERO-VER'SION. Applied to turning of uterus to one 
side. 
LATIS'SIMUS COL'LL Platysma myoides. 
LATIS'SIMUS DOR'SI. Flat sheet of muscle springing from 
dorsal vertebrae. 
LAU'DABLE PUS. See Healthy Pus. 
LAU'DANIN (law'-dan-in). Alkaloid obtained from opium. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL LAU'DANUM (law'-dan-um). Tincture of opium. 
LAUGHTNG GAS (lof-ing). Nitrous oxide. 
LAU'REL. Used locally for skin diseases. 
LAV'AGE (lav'-ahj). Cleansing; flushing, as of an organ. 
LAVAN'DULA (lav-an'-du-lah). Lavender; a perfume; also a 
stimulant. 
LAX'ATIVE (laks'-a-tiv). A gentle cathartic. 
LAZARET'TO (laz-ar-et'-o). House for detaining ship passen- 
’ gers under quarantine. 
LEAD (led). See Plumbum. 
LEAD PAL'SY (pawls'-e). Muscular paralysis of arm due to 
lead poisoning. 
LEAD PLAS'TER. A plaster the active principle of which is 
lead. 
LEAP'ING A'GUE, A nervous affection, characterized by 
foolish movements. 
LECITHIN (les'-ith-in). A certain cerebral substance. 
LEC'TUAL (lek'-tu-al). Pertaining to a bed. 
LEC'TULUS (lek'-tu-lus). A bed. 
LEECH. A worm found in water, used for bleeding pur- 
poses. 
LEG. Largest limb of the human body, affording power of 
locomotion. 
LEIPHE'MIA (li-fe'-me-ah). Anemic state of the blood. 
LEIPOTHY'MIA (li-po-thi'-me-ah). Fainting; temporary loss 
of consciousness. 
LEI'TER’S TUBES. Flexible tubes for flow of hot or cold 
water, as is indicated by temperature of organ to which it 
is applied. 
LEMON, See Limon. 
LEMONADE' (lem-on-ad'). Sweetened juice of lemon and 
water. 
LEN'ICEPS. Obstetrical forceps With attachment for fixing 
handles separate at any desired angle. 
LENS (lenz). A small circular sheet of transparent glass, used 
to refract rays of light. 
LENTIC'ULAR (len-tik'-u-lar). Pertaining to a lens. 
LENTIC'ULAR GANG'LION. The ophthalmic ganglion. 
LENTI'GO (len-ti'-go). Freckles; brownish circular spots on 
skin, generally on the face. 
LEONTI'ASIS (le-on-ti'-as-is). See Elephantiasis. 
LEP'ER. One having leprosy. 
LEP'IDOID. Resembling scales. 
LEPIDO'SIS. Scaly cutaneous affection. 
LEP'RA (lep'-rab). See Leprosy. 
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LEP'ROSY (lep'-ro-se). Fatal infectious disease, In which the 
skin becomes white and affected with scales, etc.; very- 
common in Hawaii. 
LEP'ROUS (lep'-rus). Affected with leprosy. 
LEPTAN'DRA (lep-tan'-drah). A cathartic root. 
LEPTOCEPH'ALUS. Monster with rudimentary head. 
LEPTOMENINGI'TIS (lep-to-men-in-Ji'-tis). Inflammation of 
pia mater. 
LEP'TOTHRIX (lep'-to-thriks). Genus of schizomycetes. 
LEP'TUS AUTUMNA'LIS. Harvest-mite. 
LE'SION (le'-zhun). Morbid change of tissues. 
LE'THAL (le'-thal). Deadly; producing death. 
LETHARGY (leth'-ar-je). Deep sleep; fatal sleep. 
LET'TUCE (let'-us). See Lactucarium. 
LEUCE'MIA (lu-se'-me-ah). See Leucocythemia. 
LEUCHE'MIA (lu-ke'-me-ah). See Leucocythemia. 
LEUCI'TIS (lu-si'-tis). See Sclerotitis. 
LEU'COBLAST (lu'-ko-blast). The germ from which a white 
corpuscle forms, 
LEU'COCYTE (lu'-ko-sit). Colorless corpuscle. 
LEUCOCYTHE'MIA (lu-ko-si-the'-me-ah). Unusual constant 
amount of leucocytes in the blood. 
LEUCOCYTOGEN'ESIS. Formation of leucocytes. 
LEUCOCYTO'MA (lu-ko-s!-to'-mah). Tumor in which is a 
quantity of leucocytes. 
LEUCOCYTO'SIS (lu-ko-si-td'-sis). Same as leucocytogenesis. 
LEUCODER'MA (lu-ko-der'-mah). Abnormal whiteness of 
skin; Albinism. 
LEU'COLINE (lu'-ko-lin). A coal-tar product. 
LEUCO'MA (lu-ko'-mah). Corneal opacity. 
LEU'COMAINES (lu'-ko-mah-ens). A number of alkaloids 
forming in the body. 
LEUCO'MATOUS (lu-ko-ma-tus). Having leucoma. 
LEUCOMYELI'TIS (lu-ko-mi-el-i'-tis). Inflammation of white 
substance of cord. 
LEUCONECRO'SIS (lu-ko-ne-kro'-sis). Whitish gangrene. 
LEUCOP'ATHY (lu-kop'-a-the). Albinism. 
LEUCOPHLEGMA'SIA (lu-ko-fleg-ma'-se-ah). Dropsical dia- 
thesis. 
LEUCOPLA'SIA (lu-ko-plaz'-e-ah). Patch-like growth of white 
spots on skin or mucous membrane. 
LEUCORRHE'A (lu-kor-e'-ah). Vaginal discharge of a white 
color. 
LEUCO'SES (lu-ko'-sez). Various lymphatic affections. 
LEUCO'SIS (lu-ko'-sis). Colorless condition of skin. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL LEUKOPLA'KIA, See Leucoplasia. 
LEVA'XOR (lev-a'-tor). Applied to muscles upholding a part. 
LEVIGA'TION (lev-ig-a'-shun). Minute subdivision of a sub- 
stance. 
LEV'ULOSE (lev'-u-los). Sugar of various fruits. 
LIBIDINOUS (lib-id'-in-us). Having intense venereal desire. 
LI'CHEN (li'-ken). A variety of skin diseases, with papules. 
LIE'BEN’S TEST. Test for acetonuria. 
LI'EN (li'-en). The spleen. 
LIEN'CULUS (li-en'-ku-lus). A second or additional spleen. 
LIENI'TIS (li-en-i'-tis). Inflammation of the spleen. 
LIENOMALA'CIA (li-en-d-mal-a'-se-ah). Softening of walls of 
the spleen. 
LI'ENTERY (li'-en-ter-e). Diarrhea in which the stools contain 
undigested food. 
LIFE (lif). State of existence. 
LIG'AMENT. Fibrous sheet of tissue fastening parts to each 
other. 
LIGA'TION (li-ga'-shun), Applying a ligature to a part. 
LIG'ATURE. A strong band or thread for tying a part; catgut 
and silk ligatures are preferred. 
LIGHTS (lits). See Lungs, 
LIMB (lim). Applied to either leg or arm. 
LIME (lim). Oxide of calcium. A fruit resembling the lemon. 
LI'MON (ll'-mon). Lemon; juice mixed with sweetened water 
furnishes a cooling drink. 
LIMOPHTHI'SIS (li-mof-ti'-sis). Wasting away from starvation. 
LIMO'SIS (11-mo'-sis). Unnatural appetite. See Bulimia. 
LIMOTHER'APY. Science of curing a disease by denying food 
to a patient. 
LINC'TURE (lingk'-tur). A sweet, syrupy medicine. 
LIN'EAMENT (lin'-e-a-ment). Facial outline. 
LINQ'UAL (ling'-wal). Pertaining to or resembling a tongue. 
LIN'IMENT (lln'-im-ent). Liquid used locally for bruise, 
sprain or soreness. 
LINI'TIS (lin-i'-tis). Inflammation of cellular tissue of the 
stomach. 
LIN'SEED. See Linum. 
LINT. Shredded or picked linen; a dressing for wounds. 
LI'NUM. Flax seed; Internally it increases bronchial mucous 
secretions; externally applied to boils, etc., as a poultice, 
LIPACIDE'MIA (1 ip-as-id-e'-rne-ah). Condition of blood con- 
taining fatty acids. 
LIPACIDU'RIA (lip-as-id-u'-re-ah). Condition of urine contain- 
ing fatty acids. 
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LIPAROCELE (lip'-ar-6-sel). Fatty hernia; fatty tumor. 
LIPAROM'PHALUS. Fatty umbilical tumor. 
LIPAROUS (lip'-ar-us). Fatty. 
LIPEMA'NIA (li-pe-ma'-ne-ah). Mild insanity with melan- 
cholia, 
LIPE'MIA (l!-pe'-me-ah). Fatty state of the blood. 
LIPO'MA (li-po'-mah). Tumor of fatty tissue. 
LIPOMAT'IC. Pertaining to a lipoma. 
LIPOMATO'SIS, Lipomatic formation. 
LIPOMATOUS. Same as lipomatic. 
LIPPITU'DO (lip-it-u'-do). Chronic inflammation of eyelids. 
LIPS. The external margins of the mouth, and also of those 
of a wound. 
LIQUEFA'CIENT (lick-we-fa'-she-ent). A liquefying agent. 
LIQUEFAC'TION (lick-we-fack'-shun). Changing to a liquid. 
LIQ'UID (lick'-wid), A fluid. 
LIQ'UOR (lick'-or). A liquid; a spiritous beverage. 
LIQ'UOR AM'NII (am'-ne-i). Liquid within the amnion, cover- 
ing fetus. 
LIQ'UOR COTUN'NII, See Perilymph. 
LIQ'UORICE (lick'-or-is). See Glycyrrhiza. 
LISP'ING. Baby-talk, pronouncing “th ” for “s,” as “thith” 
for “ this.” 
LIS'TERISM (lis'-ter-izm). Antiseptic surgical system. 
LI'TER (le-ter). Metric measure equal to 1.0567 U. S. quarts. 
LITH'AGOGUE (lith'-a-gog). Remedy for expulsion of calculi. 
LITHARGE (lith'-arj). An oxide of lead, 
LITHATE (lith'-at). A salt of lithic acid and a base, 
LITHEC'BOLY. Removal of calculus by vesical contraction. 
LITHEC'TASY. Extracting calculus by dilating cervix of 
urinary bladder. 
LITHE'MIA (lith-e'-me-ah). Uricemia. 
LITHIASIS (lith-I'-a-sis.) Formation of calculus. 
LITH'IC (lith'-lk). Pertaining to or resembling stones. 
LITH'IC ACTD. Uric acid. 
LITHTCA (lith'-ik-ah). Agents opposed to lithiasis, 
LITHTUM (lith'-e-um). Metal, the salts of which are used in 
rheumatism and diseases of the bladder. 
LITHOCENO'SIS. Removal of particles of crushed calculus. 
LITH'OCLAST (lith'-6-klast). Instrument for crushing calculus 
in bladder. 
LITHODIAL'YSIS (lith-o-di-al'-es-is). Dissolution of calculus 
in bladder. 
LIT H O L'O PAX Y. Washing crushed calculus outof the bladder, 
LITHOL'OGY (lith-ol'-o-je). Treatise on calculi. LITHOL'YSIS (lith-ol'-e-sis). Same as Lithodialysis. 
LITHOME'TRA (lith-o-me'-trah). Uterine ossification. 
LITHONTRIP'TIC (lith-on-trip'-tik). See Lithotriptic. 
LITHOPE'DION. Unborn ossified fetus. 
LITHO'PHONE (lith'-o-fon). Sound used to explore for cal- 
culus, 
LITH'OSCOPE. Instrument for examination of bladder for 
calculus. 
LITH'OTOME (lith'-o-tom). Instrument used in operation for 
stone in the bladder. 
LITHOT'OM Y (lith-ot'-6-me). Operation for stone in the bladder. 
LITHOT'RESIS (lith-ot'-re-sis), Breaking stone in the bladder. 
LITH'OTRIPSY (lith'-o-trip-se). See Lithotrity. 
LITHOTRIP'TIC (lith-o-trip'-tik). Remedy causing dissolution 
of stone in the bladder. 
LITH'OTRITE (lith'-6-trit). Instrument for breaking vesical 
calculus. 
LITHOT'RITY (lith-ot'-ri-te). Operation, using the lithotrite. 
LITHURE'SIS (lith-u-re'-sis). Urination in which the urine 
contains gravel. 
LITHU'RIA. Abnormal amount of uric acid in the urine. 
LIT'MUS. A blue pigment, which reddens when dipped into 
acids. 
LITTER. An arrangement for removing the sick. 
LIT'TRE’S GLANDS. Urethral racemose glands. 
LIVE'DO (11-ve'-do). Bluish discoloration of skin ; bruise. 
LIV'ER. Largest glandular organ of the body, its work being 
the secretion of bile. 
LIV'ER FLUKE (fluk). Liver worm. 
LIV'ERWORT. Hepatica; astringent. 
LIV'ID. Deep blue discoloration. 
Ll'VOß(li'-vor). Black and blue mark from fall; ecchymosis. 
LIXIVIA'TION. Mixing wood-ashes with a fluid and perco- 
lating. 
LO'BAR (lo'-bar). Pertaining to a lobe. 
LO'BATE (lo'-bat). With lobes. 
LOBE (16b). Round part of an organ, as lobule of ear. 
LOBES OF LIV'ER. Hepatic divisions. 
LOBE'LIA. Antispasmodic obtained from Indian tobacco. 
LO'BELIN (lo'-bel-in). Active principle of lobelia. 
LOB'ULAR (lob'-u-lar). Resembling a lobule. 
LOB'ULE (lob'-ul). Diminutive of lobe. 
LO'BUS (lo'-bus). Lobe. 
LO'CAL. Confined to or affecting only a part. 
LOCALIZATION. Ascertaining the locality of a disease. 
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LO'CHIA (lo'-ke-ah). Uterine discharge succeeding labor. 
LO'CHIAL (lo'-ke-al). Pertaining to the lochia. 
LOCHIOME'TRA (10-ke-o-me'-trah). Lochial formation. 
LOCHIOPY'RA (10-ke-o-pi'-rah). Same as puerperal fever. 
LOCHIORRH A'GIA (15-ke-or-ra'-je-ah). Lochial diarrhea. 
LOCHIORRHE'A. Same as lochiorrhagia. 
LOCHIOS'CHESIS (10-ke-os'-ke-sis). Non-appearance of lochial 
flow. 
LOCHOMETRI'TIS. Puerperal inflammation of uterus. 
LOCK'-HOSPITAL. Institution in which venereal diseases 
are treated. 
LOCK'-JAW. See Trismus. 
LOCOMO'TION (16-ko-m6'-shun). Act of an animal moving 
himself as desired, 
LOCOMO'TOR ATAX'Y. Disease of posterior columns of 
spinal cord. 
LOCU'LAR. Made up of cells. 
LO'CUS. A locality or spot. 
LO'CUS CERU'LEUS, Deep-blue area on fourth ventricle. 
LOGOPLE'GIA (log-6-ple'-je-ah). Speechless from paralysis. 
LOGORRHE'A (log-or-re'-ah). Rapid speech; talking very fast. 
LOG'WOOD. See Hematoxylon. 
LOPMIC. Pertaining to the plague. 
LOIMOG'RAPHY (loi-mog'-ra-fe). Description of the plague. 
LOIMOL'OGY (loi-mol'-o-je). Treatise on the plague. 
LOINS (loinz). Lumbar portion of back. 
LONGEV'ITY (lon-jev'-it-e). State of living to an old age. 
LONGIS'SIMUS DOR'SI. Muscle of the back springing from 
the dorsal vertebrae. 
LONGITU'DINAL. Lengthwise. 
LONGUS COL'LI. Long muscle of neck, behind esophagus. 
LORDO'SIS (lor-do'-sis). Anterior spinal curvature or bending. 
LORE'TA’S OPERA'TION. Pyloric dilatation. 
LO'TION (lo'-shun). A liquid medicine, applied externally. 
LOUSE (lows). See Pediculus. 
LOV'AGE. A diuretic root. 
LOXAR'THRON. Joint malformation or deformity. 
LOX'IA (loks'-e-ah). Distorted, twisted condition of neck; 
wry-neck. 
LOZ'ENGE (loz'-enj). Medicinal preparation in form of tablet 
with sugar. 
LUBRXCA'TION (lu-bre-ka'-shun). Oiling to make slippery. 
LUBRIC'ITY (lu-bris'-i-te). State of being lewd or lecherous. 
LU'CID (Iti'-sid). Clear; apparent; palpable. 
LU'ES (lu'-ez). A frightful disease as syphilis, leprosy, etc. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL LU'GOL’S CAUS'TIC (caws'-tik). Equal parts of iodine and 
potassium iodide in two parts of water. 
LU'GOL’S SOLUTION. Compound solution of iodine. 
LUMBA'GO (lum-ba'-go). Rheumatism of the lumbar muscles; 
pain in the loins. 
LUM'BAR. Pertaining to the loins. 
LUM'BO-. Signifying relation to the loins. 
LUMBRICA'LES (lum-bre-ka'-lez). Four small muscles in each 
hand and foot. 
LUM'BRICOID (lum'-bre-koid). Pertaining to or resembling a 
lumbricus. 
LUM'BRICUS (lum'-bre-kus). Long round worm of the intes- 
tines. 
LU'NACY (lu'-na-se). Same as insanity, 
LU'NAR CAUS'TIC (lu'-nar kaws'-tik). Nitrate of silver 
moulded into pencils. 
LU'NATIC. Maniac ; periodically insane person. 
LUNETTES' (lu-nets'). Spectacles. 
LUNGS. Two organs, one on each side of thorax, by means of 
which respiration is carried on. 
LU'NULA (lu'-nu-la). Small white crescent at base of nails, 
popularly called the “ half moons.” 
LU'POID. Pertaining to or resembling lupus. 
LU'PULIN (lu'-pu-lin). Active principle of hops. 
LU'PULUS (lu'-pu-lus). See Humulus. 
LU'PUS (lu'-pus). Chronic cutaneous disease, due to a bacillus. 
LUSCH'KA’S BUR'SA. Bursa of pharynx. 
LUSCH'KA’S GLAND. Gland of the coccyx. 
LU'TEIN (lu'-te-in). Amber-colored matter of coagulated blood. 
LUXATION (luks-a'-shun), Dislocation. 
LYCAN'TROP Y. See Lycomania. 
LYCOMA'NIA. Insanity, the subject of which believes he is a 
ferocious animal. 
LYCOPO'DIUM. An absorbent dressing. 
LYE (11). A caustic product of lixiviation. 
LYTNG-IN (li'-ing-in). Applied to puerperal period; confine- 
ment. 
LYMPH (limf). Fluid of lymphatics. 
LYMPHADENITIS (limf-ad-en-i'-tis). Inflammation of lymph 
gland. 
LYMPHADENO'MA (limf-ad-en-o'-mah). Tumor or hypertropy 
of lymphatic glands. 
LYMPHANGIECTASIS (limf-anj-e-ek'-ta-sis). Dilatation of 
lymphatics. 
LYMPHANGIOG'RAPHY. Description of lymphatics. 
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LYMPHANGIOL'OGY. Treatise on the lymphatics. 
LYMPHANGIO'MA (limf-an-je-o'-mah). Tumor of the lymphat- 
ics. 
LYMPHANGIOT'OMY. Incision of the lymphatics. 
LYMPHANGI'TIS (limf-an-ji'-tls). Inflammation of the lym- 
phatics. 
LYMPHATIC (limf-at'-ik). Pertaining to lymph or the 
lymphatic system. 
LYMPHATTCS (limf-at'-iks). Lymphatic vessels and glands 
absorbing lymph. 
LYMPH ATI'TIS. Same as lymphangitis. 
LYMPHOG'RAPHY (limf-og'-ra-fe). See Lymphangiography, 
LYMPH'OID (limf-oid). Resembling lymph. 
LYMPH O'M A (limf-6'-mah). Lymphatic tumor. 
LYMPHORRHA'GIA. See Lymphorrhea. 
LYMPHORRHE'A. Lymphatic diarrhea. 
LYMPHO'SIS (limf-o'-sis). Production of lymph, 
LYPEMA'NIA. Melancholia. 
LYPOTHY'MIA. Same as lypemania. 
LY'SIS (li'-sls). Abatement of a disease and convalescence. 
LYS'SA (lis'-ah). See Rabies. 
LYS'SIN (lis'-in). Virus from mad dog. 
LYSSOPHO'BIA. Dread of hydrophobia. 
LYT'TA VESICATOR'RIA (lit'-ah ves-ik-a-to'-re-ah). See Oan- 
tharis. 
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M. 
MACE (mas). Condiment; mild narcotic, obtained from 
myristica. 
MACERA'TION (mas-er-a/-shun). The process of soaking in 
water. 
MA'CIES (ma'-se-ez). Progressive emaciation. 
MACROBIO'SIS (mak-ro-bi-o'-sis). Living to old age. 
MACROBIOTIC (mak-ro-bi-ot'-ik). Pertaining to macrobi- 
osis. 
MACROCEPHA'LIA (mak-ro-sef-a'-le-ah). State of being large- 
headed. 
MACROCEPHALOUS (mak-ro-sef'-al-us). Pertaining to or 
having large head. 
MACROCHEI'LIA (mak-ro-ki'-le-ah). Having unusually large 
lips. 
MACROCHEI'RIA (mak-rd-kl'-re-ah). State of having large 
hands. 
MACROCO'LI A (tnak-ro-ko'-le-ah). Unusually developed limbs. MAC'ROCYTE (mak'-ro-slt). Large red blood corpuscle in 
pernicious anemia. 
MACRODACTY'LIA (mak-ro-dak-ti'-le-ah). Unusually devel- 
oped fingers. 
MAC'RODONT (mak'-ro-donl). Having large teeth. 
MACROGLOS'SIA (mak-ro-glos'-e-ah). Having large tongue. 
MACROPHAL'IC. Having a large penis. 
MACROPO'DIA (mak-ro-po'-de-ah). Having large feet. 
MACROP'SIA (mak-rop'-se-ah). Defect of vision, an object 
appearing larger than it is. 
MACRORRHI'NUS (mak-ro-ri'-nus). Having a large nose. 
MACROSCE'LIA (mak-ro-sel'-e-ah). Having unusually long 
legs. 
MACROSCOP'IC (mak-ro-scop'-ic). Easily seen without aid of 
instruments. 
MACROSO'MIA (mak-ro-so-me-ah). Having a large body. 
MACROSTO'MA (mak-ro-sto'-mah). Having large mouth due 
to fissure of lips. 
MAC'ULA (mak'-u-lah). Spot on a smooth surface. 
MAC'ULATE (mak'-u-lit). Spotted. 
MAD. Term used by the laity for insane; one having rabies. 
MADARO'SIS. Falling out of hair or eyelashes. 
MAD'NESS. Condition of hydrophobia. 
MADU'RA FOOT. Pustular disease of the foot peculiar to 
India. 
MAGEN'DIE’S SOLU'TION. Solution containing sulphate of 
morphine. 
MAG'GOT. Larva of insect. 
MAGISTRAL (maj'-is-tral). Ingredients of a prescription just 
put up. 
MAG'MA (mag'-mah). Pasty ointment. Residue; sediment. 
MAGNE'SIA (mag-ne'-se-ah). Magnesium oxide. 
MAGNE'SIUM. A silver-colored metal, forming the base of 
some valuable salts. 
MAGNE'SIUM SUL'PHATE. Important mild laxative. 
MAG'NET OPERA'TION. Using the magnet for abstracting 
particles of metal from the eye. 
MAID'ENHEAD (ma'-den-hed). Virginity; maidenhood. 
MALA'CIA (mal-a'-se-ah). Softening or degeneration of a part. 
Morbid unnatural appetite, 
MALACO'MA (mal-ak-6'-mah). Organic malacia. 
MALACO'SIS (mal-ak-d'-sis). A softening. 
MaIacOS'TEON (mal-ak-os'-te-on). See Osteomalacia. 
MALACOT'OMY (mal-ak-ot'-o-me). See Laparatomy. 
MALADY (mal'-ad-e). Disease; an affection. 
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MALAG'MA (mal-ag'-mah). A cataplasm or poultice. 
MALAISE' (rnal-az'). An uneasy sensation. 
MA'LAR (ma'-lar). Pertaining to the cheek or cheek-bone. 
MA'LAR BONES (bonz). Corresponding cheek-bones. 
MALA'RIA (mal-a'-re-ah). Noxious vapor producing malaria. 
MALASSIMILA'TION (mal-as-im-il-a'-shun). Subnormal as- 
similation. 
MAL'ATE (mal'-at). Salt of malic acid and a base. 
MAL DE MER'. See Sea-sickness. 
MALE (mal). The sex, with testicles, prostate, etc.; opposite to 
female. 
MALFORMA'TION (mal-for-ma'-shun). Unnatural develop- 
ment of a part. 
MALGAIGNE’S' HOOKS. Hooks for uniting two parts of 
fractured patella. 
MA'LIC AC'ID. An acid of certain fruits. 
MALIGN' (ma-lln'). See Malignant. 
MALIG'NANT (ma-lig'-nant). Deadly; intensely severe. 
MALIN'GER (ma-lin'-jer). To simulate illness. 
MALIN'GERER (ma-lin'-jer-er). One who simulates illness. 
MALLEA'TIO (mal-e-a'-she-6). Chorea with spasmodic vertical 
motion of hands. 
MALLE'OLUS (mal-e'-6-lus\ Process of bone shaped like a 
mallet. 
MAL'LEUS (mal'-e-us). Hammer-shaped bone of the ear. 
MAL-NUTRI'TION (mal-nu-trish'-un). Imperfect assimilation 
of food. 
MALPIG'HXAN BODTES. Glomeruli of kidney. 
MALPIG'HIAN CORPUS'CLES. Small bodies in renal cortical 
substance. 
MALPOSI'TION (mal-po-sish'-un). Not in correct or normal 
position. 
MALPRACTICE (mal-prak'-tis). Incorrect medical treatment. 
MALPRESENTA'TION. Fetal presentation delaying delivery. 
MALT (mawlt). Nutritious beverage prepared from barley for 
certain forms of digestive derangements. 
MAL'TINE (mawl'-ten). Proprietary malt preparation. 
MALT'OSE. Preparation obtained by action of diastase upon 
starch. 
MAM'MA (mam'-ah). The breast. 
MAM'MARY (mam'-a-re). Pertaining to the mammae. 
MAM'MATE (mam'-atj. Having mammae. 
MAMMIF'EROUS (mam-if-er-us). See Mammate. 
MAMMIL'LA. Nipple. 
MAM'MILLARY (mara'-il-a-re). Resembling a nipple. MAMMILLA'TION. Appearance of a surface as though com- 
posed of a number of nipple-shaped elevations. 
MAMMI'TIS (mam-i'-tis). Inflammation of the mammae. 
MAM'MOSE. Having large well-filled breasts. 
MAN'ACA (man'-ak-ah). Brazillian antisyphilitic and purga- 
tive root. 
MAN'DIBLE (man'-di-bl). Lower jaw-bone; inferior maxil- 
lary. 
MANDIB’ULAR. Pertaining to the lower jaw. 
MANDRAG'ORA (haan-drag'-6-rah). See Podophyllum. 
MAN'DRAKE (man'-drak). See Mandragora. 
MAN'GANESE (man'-gan-ez). Metal used as a base for certain 
salts. 
MANGE (manj). Cutaneous disease of animals. 
MA'NIA (ma'-ne-ah). Delirious insanity. 
MA'NIA A PO'TU. Intense form of delirium tremens. 
MANI'ACAL (ma-ni'-ak-al). Resembling mania or madness. 
MANICUR'IST. A hand specialist. 
MAN'IKIN. A chart or reproduction of the human econ- 
omy. 
MANIPULATION (man-ip-u-la'-shun). Handling; manual 
operation as massage. 
MAN'NA. A certain laxative. 
MAN'NITE (rnan'-It). Active principle of manna. 
MANU'BRIUM (man-u'-bre-um). A handle. First division of 
sternum. 
MARAN'TA. Arrowroot. 
MARAN'TIC (mar-an'-tik). Pertaining to marasmus. 
MARASMAT'IC (mar-az-mat'-ik). Having marasmus. 
MARAS'MOID (mar-az'-moid). Having appearance of maras- 
mus. 
MARASMOPY'RA (rnar-az-mop-i'-rah). Hectic fever. 
MARAS'MUS (mar-az'-mus). Progressive emaciation. 
MAR'GINAL. On the margin or border. 
MAR'ROW. Fatty mass in hollow bones. 
MARRU'BIUM. Horehound; expectorant and laxative. 
MARSH' FEVER. Malaria fever. 
MARSH'MALLOW. See Althea, 
MAS'CULINE (rnas'-ku-lin). See Male. 
MASK. Facial covering of some cloth material. Sweet vehicle 
for bitter medicines. 
MASS. Product of mixed drugs. 
MASSAGE' (mas-ahzh'). Manual friction and stroking of the 
body. 
MAS'SETER. Powerful muscle of the face. 
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MASTAL'GIA (mas-tal'-je-ah), Pain in the breast. 
MASTHELCO'SIS (mas-thel-ko'-sis’i. Ulcerous state of the 
breast. 
MAS'TIC (mas'-tik). A resinous exudation, with astringent 
properties. 
MASTICA'TION (mas-tik-a'-shun). Chewing. 
MAS'TICATORY (mas'-tik-a-to-re). A drug which is chewed 
slowly instead of swallowing immediately. 
MASTI'TIS (mas-ti'-tis). Inflammation of the breast. 
MASTODYN'IA (mas-to-din'-e-ah). Pain in the breast. 
MAS'TOID (mas'-toid). Resembling the shape of the breast. 
MAS'TOID BONE. Foramen of temporal bone. 
MAS'TOID CELLS. Communicating cavities of mastoid pro* 
cess, 
MAS'TOID PRO'CESS. Nipple-shaped process back of ear. 
MASTOIDI'TIS. Inflammation of mastoid process. 
M ASTOL'OGY (mas-tol'-o-je). Treatise on the breast. 
MASTON'CUS (mas-tong'-kus). Tumor of the breast. 
MASTOPATHY (mas-top'-a-the). Disease of the breast. 
MASTORRHA'GEA (mas-tor-il'-je-ah). Hemorrhage from the 
breast. 
M ASTOSCIRR'HUS (mas-to-skir'-us). Scirrhus of the breast. 
MASTO'SIS. See Mastoncus. 
MASTURBA'TION. Unnatural production of orgasm, as by 
the hand, etc. 
MATE'RIA MEDTCA. Science pertaining to the characteristics 
and effects of medicines. 
MAT'ICO. Genito-urinary tonic. 
MATRICA'RIA. German Chamomile; carminative and tonic. 
MATRICULATE (ma-trik'-u-lat). To register preparatory to 
entering upon a college course. 
MA'TRIX (ma'-triks). Producing or enveloping matter as 
matrix of teeth. The uterus. 
MATTER. A substance. Popular term for pus. 
M ATURA'TION (mat-u-ra'-shun). Maturing; developing. 
MAXIL'LA (maks-il'-ah). The jaw. 
MAXILLARY (maks'-il-a-re). Pertaining to the jaw. 
MAXILLARY BONES. Jaw-bones. 
MAXILLARY SI'NUS. Antrum of Highmore. 
MAY AP'PLE. See Podophyllum. 
MAZODYNIA (ma-zo-din'-e-ah). Pain in the breast. 
MAZOI'TIS (ma-zo-I'-tis). Inflammation of the breast. 
MEA'SLES (me'-zels). An eruptive disease, usually affecting 
children. 
MEA'TUS (me-a'-tus). A canal. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL MECOM'ETER (me-kom'-e-ter). Instrument for measuring 
fetal length. 
MECO'NIAL. Pertaining to the meconium. 
MECON'IC ACID. An acid found in opium. 
MEC'ONIN. A constituent of opium. 
MECONIORRHE'A (me-ko-ne-or-e'-ah). Excessive meconial 
discharge. 
MECONIS'MUS (mek-on-iz'-mus). Condition due to excessive 
administration of opium. 
MECO'NIUM (me-ko'-ne-um). Fetal feces passed immediately 
after birth. 
MECONOL'OGY(mek-o-nol'-6-Je). Descriptivetreatiseonopium. 
ME'DIAN (me'-de-an). Pertaining to the middle. 
MEDIASTINI'TIS. Inflammation of the mediastinum. 
MEDIASTI'NUM (me-de-as-ti'-num). Division of cavity of 
chest between pleural sacs. 
ME'DIATE (me'-de-iit). Intei’vening; not direct. 
MED'ICABLE. Admitting medical treatment. 
MED'ICAL. Pertaining to medicine. 
MED'ICAL JURISPRUDENCE. Science of medicine as re- 
lated to law; forensic medicine. 
MED'ICAMENT. A medicinal agent, 
MED'ICATED (med'-lk-a-ted). Applied to substances which 
have been saturated with a medicine. 
MEDIC'INAL (med-is'-in-al). Pertaining to medicine. 
MEDICINE. Science relating to curing or healing of human 
ills. Substance administered for cure of disease. 
MED'ICO (med'-i-ko). Physician ; medicine. 
MED'ICUS (med'-ik-us). See Medico. 
MEDI'NA-WORM (me-di'-nah-wirm). See Guinea-worm. 
ME'DIUM. Preserving substance. Surrounding substance. 
MEDUL'LA (med-ul'-lah). Marrow. 
MEDUL'LA OBLONGA'TA (ob-long-gah'-tah). Branch of 
spinal cord in skull. 
MED'ULLARY (med'-u-la-re). Pertaining to the medulla or 
marrow. 
MED'ULLARY CANAL. Cavity of bones, in which the mar- 
row grows. 
MEDULLI'TIS (med-u-li'-tis). Inflammation of the medulla 
or marrow. 
MEGALOCEPH'ALIC. Having an unusually large skull. 
MEG'ALOCyTE (meg'-al-o-sit). Abnormally large red corpus- 
cle. 
MEgaIoDAC'TYLOUS. Possessed of abnormally large fingers 
and toes. 
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MEGALOP'SIA. Perverted sight in which objects appear 
larger than they are. 
MEGASCOP'IC. See Macroscopic. 
ME'GRIM (me'-grim). See Hemicrania. 
MEIBO'MIAN GLANDS. Palpebral sebaceous glands. 
MEL. Honey. 
MELANCHO'LIA (mel-an-ko'-le-ah). Despondency; depres- 
sion ; acute unhappiness. 
MELANEDE'MA (mel-an-e-de'-mah). Ulcerous pulmonary 
deposit. 
MELANE'MIA. Unusual darkness of blood, due to excessive 
amount of pigment. 
MELANEPHIDRO'SIS (mel-an-ef-id-ro'-sis). Dark-colored per- 
spiration. 
MEL'ANIN. Nitrogenous black pigment in epithelium, 
choroid, etc. 
MELANIS'MUS (mel-an-iz'-mus). Jaundice with very dark 
cutaneous discoloration. 
MELANO-CARCINO'M A. Tumor having black pigment. 
MELANODER'MA (mel-an-6-der'-mah). Deep discoloration of 
skin. 
MEL'ANOID Deep, dark-colored, having appearance of 
melanosis. 
MELANO'MA, See Melano-carcinoma. 
MSLANOP'ATHY (mel-an-op'-a-the). See Melanoderma. 
MSLANORRHA'GIA (mel-an-or-ra'-je-ah). See Helena. 
MELANO-SARCO'MA. Sarcoma having black pigment. 
MELANO'SIS (mel-an-s'-sis). Deposit of black substance in a 
part causing abnormal discoloration. 
MELANOT'XC (mel-an-ot'-ik). Pertaining to melanosis. 
MELANU'RIA (mel-an-u'-re-ah) Very dark urine. 
MELASIC'TERUS (mel-as-ik'-ter-us). Same as melanlsmus. 
MELAS'MA (mel-az'-mah). Spotty discoloration of skin. 
MELE'NA (me-le'-nah). Black discharges or vomit. 
MELICE'RA. Tumor resembling a honey-comb. 
MELICE'RIS (mel-i-se'-ris). Tumor containing a honey-like 
fluid. 
MELITA'GRA (mel-it-a'-grah). See Impetigo. 
MELITE'MIA tmel-it-e'-me-ah). Glucohemia; sugar in the 
blood. 
MELPTIS (mel-I'-tis). Inflammation of the cheek. 
MELITU'RIA (mel-iPu'-re-ah). Sugar in the urine. 
MELOM'ELUS (mel-om'-el-us). Monster with rudimentary 
limbs in addition to normal legs. 
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MEL'OPLASTY (mel'-o-plas-te). Plastic surgery of the cheek. 
MELO'SIS (mel-6'-sis). Exploration with a probe. 
MEM'BER, Applied to an extremity of the body, 
MEM'BRANE (mem'-briin). Thin web-like sheet, as pleura, etc. 
MEM'BRANOUS (mera'-bran-nus). Resembling or pertaining 
to a membrane. 
MEN'AGOGUE (men'-a-gog). See Emmenagogue. 
MENIDRO'SIS (men-id-ro'-sis). Discharge of menstrual blood 
through sweat glands. 
MENINGE'AL (raen-in-je'-al). Pertaining to the meninges. 
MENIN'GES (men-in'-jez). Membranes enveloping brain and 
cord. 
MENINGI'TIS (men-in-ji'-tis). Inflammation of the meninges. 
MENIN'GOCELE (men-ing'-go-sel). Meningeal hernia. 
MENINGO'SIS (men-in-go'-sis). Membranous joining of bones, 
as bones of fetal skull. 
MENINGU'RIA (men-inj-u'-re-ah). Shreds in urine. 
ME'NINX (me'-ningks). Membrane. See Meninges. 
MENIS'CUS (men-is'-kus). Lens convex on one side and con- 
cave on the other. 
MENOLIP'SIS. Irregular menstruation; non-appearance of 
menstrual flow. 
MEN'OPAUSE (men'-o-pawz). Cessation of menses. See 
Change of Life. 
MENOPHA'NIA (men-o-fa'-ne-ah). Beginning of the men- 
strual flow. 
MENOPLA'NIA (men-o-pla'-ne-ah). Vicarious menstruation, as 
menidrosis. 
MENORRHA'GIA (men-or-a'-je-ah). Abnormal flow of menses. 
MENORR'HE'A (men-or-e'-ah). Lengthy menstruation. 
MENOS'TASIS (men-os'-tas-is). Suppression of the menses. 
MEN'SES (men'-sez). Normal monthly flow of blood from 
uterus. 
MEN'STRUAL (men'-stru-al). Pertaining to menstruation. 
MENSTRUA'TION. Monthly disturbance in the female in 
W’hich there is a bloody uterine flux. 
MEN'STRUUM (men'-stru-um). A dissolving fluid. 
MENTA'GRA (men-ta'-grah). Chronic inflammation of hair 
follicles. 
MEN'TAL. Pertaining to the mind. Relating to the chin. 
MEN'THA PIPERI'TA. Peppermint. 
MEN'THA VIR'IDIS. Spearmint. 
MEN'THOL, Local stimulant obtained from distilled oil of 
peppermint. 
MEN'TUM. The chin. 164 
MEPHIT'IC (me-fit'-ik). Foul air clue to presence of offensive 
gases. 
MERCU'RIAL (mer-ku'-re-al). Pertaining to mercury. 
MERCU'RIAL RASH. Acute cutaneous inflammation due to 
administration of mercury. 
MERCU'RIAL PAL'SY (pawl'-sy). Palsy due to mercurialism. 
MERCU'RIALISM (mer-ku'-re-al-izm). Abnormal condition 
due to continued or excessive use of mercury. 
MER'CURY Hydrargyrum; a metal used in medicine. 
ME'ROCtLE (me'-ro-sel). Abdominal hernia through femoral 
ring, 
MESENTER'IC (mes-en-ter'-ik). Pertaining to the mesentery. 
MESENTER'ITIS (mes-en-ter-i'-tis). Inflammation of the 
mesentery. 
MES'ENTERY. Folds of peritoneum fixing small intestines 
to abdominal wall. 
ME'SIAL (mc'-ze-al). See Median. 
MES'MERISM (mez'-mer-izm . Hypnotism as practiced by 
Mesmer. 
MESOCE'CUM (mez-6-se'-kum). Fold of peritoneum fixing 
cecum to abdominal wall. 
MESOCO'LON (mes-o-ko'-lon). Duplicature of peritoneum 
attaching colon to abdominal wall. 
MESODMI'TIS (mes-od-ml'-tis). Inflammation of the medias- 
tinum. 
MES'ODONT. Having ordinary-sized teeth. 
MESOGAS'TRIC (mes-o-gas'-trik). Pertaining to region im- 
mediately below final ribs. 
MESOGAS'TRIUM (mes-o-gas'-tre-um). Portion of the great 
omentum. 
MESOME'TRIUM (mes-o-me'-tre-um). Broad uterine ligament. 
MESOR'CHIUM (mes-or'-ke-um). Fold (in embryo) fixing 
testes to abdominal wall. 
MESOREC'TUM (mes-c-rek'-tum). Fold of peritoneum joining 
sacrum and rectum. 
MESOS'CELUS (mes-os'-sel-us). See Perineum. 
MESOS'CELOCELE, (mes-os'-sel-o-sel). See Perineocele. 
MESOSTER'NUM (mes-o-ster'-num). Sternal center. 
MESOTHE'NAR (mes-o-the'-nar). Muscle pulling thumb 
toward palm. 
MESOVARIUM. Fold of peritoneum fixing ovaries to body 
wall. , 
METABOL'IC (met-a-bol'-ik). Pertaining to metabolism. 
METAB'OLIN(met-ab'-o-lin). Product of metabolism. 
METAB'OLISM (met-ab'-o-lizm). Progressive tissue change. 
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METACAR'PUS (met-ah-kar'-pus). Hand between carpus and 
fingers; the palm. 
METACH'YSIS (met-ak'-es-sis). See Transfusion. 
METACON'DYLE (met-ah-kon'-dil). Final joint of a finger. 
METACYE'SIS (met-ah-si-e'-sis). Extra-uterine pregnancy. 
MET'AL. Hard, heavy, fusible substance, as iron. 
METALLOTHER'APY. Medical treatment by local applica- 
tion of metals. 
METAMORPHOP'SIA (inet-am-or-fop'-se-ah). Distorted vision. 
METAMOK'PHOSIS (met-ah-mor'-fo-sis). Alteration of struct- 
ure. 
METAPLA'SIA (met-ah-pla'-se-ah). Applied to changes in 
growth of tissue. 
METAPOPH'YSIS (met-ah-pof-e-sis). Process of lumbar ver- 
tebrae, 
METAS'TASIS (met-as'-ta-sis). Transposition of disease from 
one part of the body to another. 
METASTER'NUM. Final process of sternum. 
METATAR'SUS (met-ah-tar'-sus). Foot between tarsus and 
toes. 
METATH'ESIS (met-ath'-e-sis). Changing position. 
METATRO'PHIA (met-ah-tro'-fe-ah). Subnormal nutrition. 
ME'TEORISM (me'-te-o-rizm). Gaseous distension of abdomen. 
ME'TER (me'-ter). Metric measure equivalent to 39.371 Inches. 
METHEMOGLO'BIN (met-he-mo-glo'-bin). Variation of hemo- 
globin. 
METHEMOGLOBINE'MIA. Methemoglobin in the blood. 
METHEMOGLOBINU'RIA. Methemoglobin in the urine. 
METHOGASTRO'SIS. Inflammation of stomach from exces- 
sive use of alcohol. 
METHOMA'NIA (meth-o-ma'-ne-ah). Insane desire for alcoholic 
drinks. See Dipsomania. 
METHYL. Radical of wood alcohol. 
METH'YLAL (meth'-il-al), An hypnotic. 
METOP'AQUS (met-op'-a-gus). Double monster with foreheads 
joined. 
ME'TRA (me'-trah). The uterus. 
METRAL'GIA (me-tral'-je-ah). Pain in the womb. 
METRANE'MIA (me-tran-e'-me-ah). Anemia of the womb. 
METRE (me'-ter). See Meter. 
METRECTO'PIA (me-trek-to'-pe-ah). Uterine malposition. 
ME'TRIC SYS'TEM. Standard of measurement in which the 
meter is the unit. 
METRI'TIS (rae-tri'-tis). Inflammation of the womb. 
ME'TROCELE (me'-tro-sel). Uterine hernia. 166 
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METROCOL'POCELE (me-tro-kol'-po-sel). Uterine hernia into 
vagina. 
METRODYN'IA (me-tro-din'-e-ah). Pain in the uterus. 
METROHE'MIA (me-tro-he'-me-ah). Blood in the womb. 
METROMALACO'SIS (me-tro-mal-a-co'-sis). Softening of wall 
of uterus. 
METROPATH'IC (me-tro-path'-ik). Relating to diseases of 
uterus. 
METROPHLEBI'TIS (me-tro-fle-bi'-tis). Inflammation of veins 
of womb. 
METRORRHAGIA (me-tro-ror-raj'-e-ah). Hemorrhage of the 
womb. 
METRORRHE'A (me-tror-re'-ah). Discharge from womb. 
METRORRHEX'IS (me-tror-eks'-is). Uterine rupture. 
ME'TROSCOPE (me'-tro-skop). Instrument for uterine inves- 
tigation. 
MET'ROTOME (met'-ro-tom). Instrument for cutting cervix 
uteri. 
METROTO'MIA (rnct-ro-td'-me-ah). Section of uterus; Cesarean 
operation. 
MEX'ICAN (meks'-i-kan). Pertaining to Mexico. 
MEZE'REON (me-ze'-re-on). Local irritant. Agent exciting 
secretion of saliva, 
MI'ASM. Gas or vapor prolific of disease. 
MIAS'MA. See Miasm. 
MIASMAT'IC (mi-az-mat'-ik). Pertaining to miasm. 
MICA'TION (rai-ka'-shun). Rapid palpebral blinking. 
MI'CROBE (mi'-krob). A minute organism. 
MICRO'BICIDE (mi-kro'-bis-Id). Agent opposed to microbes. 
MICROBIOL'OGY (mi-kro-bi-or-o-je). Treatise relating to life 
of microorganisms. 
MI'CROBLAST (mi'-kro-blast). Minute corpuscle of the blood. 
MICROBLEPH'ARON (mi-kro-blef-a-ron). Subnormal size of 
eyelids. 
MICROBRA'CHIUS (mi-kro-bra'-ke-us). Subnormally small 
arms at birth. 
MICROCEPHALOUS (mi-kro-sef-a-lus). Congenital smallness 
of head. 
MICROCHEM'ISTRY (mi-kro-kem'-is-tre). Chemistry aided by 
use of microscope. 
MICROCOC'CUS (mi-kro-kok'-us). A genus of schizomycetes. 
MICROCOS'MIC. Ammonium, hydrogen sodium phosphate. 
MI'CROCYST (mi'-kro-sist). Very small cyst. 
MI'CROCYTE (mi'-kro-slt). Minute corpuscle present in ane- 
mia. MICROCYTHE'MIA. Condition with microcytes in the blood. 
MI'CRODONT (mi-kro-dont). Teeth subnormal in size. 
MICROGLOS'SIA. Tongue subnormal in size. 
MICROGNATH'IA (ml-kro-nath'-e-ah). Having small jaws. 
MICROL'OGY (mi-krol'-o-je). Description of microscopy. 
MICROM'ELUS (mi-krom'-el-us). Monster with rudimentary 
limbs. 
MICROM'ETER (mi-krom'-e-ter). An arrangement for measur- 
ing matter under microscope. 
MICROMIL'LIMETER. yunSuoff meter. See Micron. 
MI'CRON (mi'-kron). Same as micromillimeter. 
MICROOR'GANISM (mi-kro-or'-gan-izm). Minute organism. 
See Schizomycetes. 
MICRO PATH OL'OGY. Science of diseases caused by microor- 
ganisms. 
MICROPHO'NIA (mi-kro-fo'-ne-ah). Weak-voiced. 
MI'CROPHONE (ml-kro-fon). Instrument used to intensify 
sounds. 
MICRO-PHOTOG'RAPHY. Science relating to minute pho- 
tographs taken without the aid of microscope. 
MICRO PHTH AL'MUS. Subnormal size of eye. 
MI'CROPHYTE (mi'-kro-fit). Very minute vegetable organism. 
MICROP'SIA (mi-krop'-se-ah). Condition in which objects 
appear smaller than actual size. 
MI'CROSCOPE (mi'-kro-skop). An instrument for magnifying 
minute objects. 
MICROS'COPIST. One well versed in microscopy. 
MICROS'COPY (mi-kros'-ko-pe). Science relating to microscope 
and its uses. 
MICROSPO'RON. Cutaneous parasite. 
MICROSTHENTC. Condition of subnormal muscular power. 
MICRO'TIA. Having a rudimentary ear. 
MICROSTO'MA (mi-kros-to'-ma). Subnormal size of mouth. 
MI'CROTOME (mi'-kro-tom). Instrument used to prepare thin 
sections for microscopical examination. 
MI'CROZYMES (mi'-kro-zims). See Schizomycetes. 
MIC'TION (mik'-shun). See Micturition. 
MICTURITION. Urinating; urinary discharge. 
MIC'TUS. See Micturition. 
MID'RIFF. See Diaphragm. 
MID'WIFE. Female practicing obstetrics, though not a gradu- 
ate in medicine. 
MID'WIFERY (mid'-w!f-re). See Obstetrics. 
MIGRAINE' (me-gran'J. Unilateral pain of the head. 
MIKRO-. See Micro. 
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MIK'RON (raik'-ron). Pee Micron. 
MILIA'RIA (mil-e-a'-re-ah t. Papular, vesicular disease of sweat 
glands. 
MIL'IARY (mll'-e-a-re). Resembling millet-seeds. 
MIL'IARY FE'VER, See Miliaria. 
MIL'IUM (mll'-e-um). Small sub-epidermal white elevations, 
without inflammatory symptoms. 
MILK. Opaque fluid secreted by mammary glands. 
MILK'-FEVER. Fever concomitant with secretion of milk. 
MILK'-KNOT. Indurated elevation on breast appearing dur- 
ing lactation. 
MILK'-LEG (lag). Serous infiltration of leg of woman who 
has just been in labor, due to obstruction of veins. 
MILK'-SICK'NESS. Infectious disease of cattle, with intesti- 
nal derangement. 
MILK'-SUGAR. Sugar obtained from milk; used in making 
tablet triturates. 
MILK'-TEETH. First teeth; baby-teeth. 
MIL'KY (mil'-ke). Resembling or pertaining to milk. 
MILLIGRAMME. One-thousandth part of a gramme. 
MILLILITER. One-thousandth part of a liter. 
MILLIMETER. One-thousandth part of a meter. 
MIND (mind). The brain ; thinking power of man. 
MIN'ERAL. Inorganic earthy substance. 
MIN'ERAL WATER. Water impregnated with carbonic acid 
gas. 
MIN'IM. of a fluid drachm. 
MISANTHRO'PIA. Repugnance to man. 
MISCAR'RIAGE (mis-kar'-aj). See Abortion. 
MISOG'YNY. Repugnance to women. 
MISPLACE'MENT. Malposition. 
MISSED LA'BOR. Non-expulsion of dead fetus after ninth 
month. 
MISTU'RA (mis-tu'-rah). A mixture; a compound. 
MlTE(mit). See Acarus. . 
MITHRIDA'TUM. A certain poisonous compound of which 
opium is among its many ingredients. 
MITH'RIDATISM. Condition resisting action of poisons due 
to continued use of poisonous drugs. 
MITOCH'YSIS (mi-tok'-es-is). Cellular duplication. 
MITO'MA (mit-o'-mah). Fibrous body of nucleus. 
MITO'SIS. Division of cell or nucleus. 
MI'TRAL (mi'-tral). Resembling or pertaining to a mitre. 
MFTRAL VALVE. Valve at left auriculo-ventricular orifice 
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MIX'TURE (miks'-tur). A compound. 
MOBILTTY (mo-bil'-i-te). Capable of easy movement. 
MODI'OLUS. Conical cavity in cochlea of the ear. 
MO'DUS OPERAN'DI. Method of accomplishing an object. 
MOGIGRAPHTA (mog-ig-raP-e-ah). Writers’ cramp, prevent- 
ing writing. 
MOGILA'LIA (mog-il-a'-le-ah). Broken speech; stammering. 
MOGIPHO'NIA (moj-if-d'-ue-ah). Laryngeal disturbance weak- 
ening the voice. 
MO'LAR TEETH (md'-lar). Large back teeth, which grind; 
grinding teeth. 
MOLE (mol). Small circumscribed brownish elevation. 
Morbid uterine growth without shape. 
MOLEC'ULAR (md-lek'-u-lar). Pertaining to molecules. 
MOLECULE (mol'-e-kul). Smallest subdivision of a mass, 
possessing individual existence. 
MOLLUS'CUM. Morbid, tubercular disease of the skin. 
MON'AD. A minute, independent particle. 
MONK’S'-HOOD. SeeAconitum. 
MONOBLEP'SIS (mon-d-blep'-sis). Distorted vision when 
using both eyes, but corrected by closing one eye. 
MONOBRA'CHIUS (mon-d-bra'-ke-us). Having but one arm. 
MONOBRO'MATED (mon-d-brd'-ma-ted). One atom of bromine 
replacing an atom of hydrogen. 
MONOCAR'DIAN (raon-d-kar'-de-an). With a single heart. 
MONOCEPH'ALUS. One-headed double-monster. 
MONOCHROMATIC (mon-d-krd-mat'-ik). One-colored. 
MON'OCLE (mon'-d-kl). Glass or lens for but one eye. 
MONOCOC'CUS (mon-d-kok'-us). An independent micrococcus. 
MONOCRA'NUS (mon-o-kra'-nus). Double monster with cere- 
bral union. 
MONOC'ULAR (mon-ok'-u-lar). Pertaining to one eye. 
MONOC'ULUS (mon-ok'-u-lus). Single optical bandage. 
MONOCYST'IC (mon-d-sist'-ik). Having only one cyst. 
MONODAC'TYLOUS (mon-o-dak'-til-us). Having one finger 
or toe. 
MON'OGRAPH (mon'-o-graf). A discriptive book relating to 
one subject, 
MONOLOC'ULAR (mon-d-lok'-u-lar). Having one cell. 
MONOMA'NIA (mon-d-ma'-ne-ah). Insane on a single thought. 
MONOMA'NIAC (mon-d-raa'-ne-ak). One who has monomania. 
MONOM'PHALUS (mon-om'-fa-lus). Double monster with 
umbilical union. 
MONOPAR'ESIS (mon-d-par'-es-is). Uncomplicated paralysis 
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MONOP'ATHY (mon-op'-a-the). Disease confined to one organ. 
MONOPE'GIA (mon-o-pe'-je-ah). Local cerebral pain. 
MONOPHO'BIA (rnon-o-fo'-be-ah). Dread of solitude. 
MONO PHTH AL'MUS (mon-off-thaT-mus). A cyclopean mon- 
ster. 
MONOPLE'GIA (mon-o-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis of one extremity. 
MONOP'SIA (mon-op'-se-ah). See Cyclopia. 
MON'OPUS (mon'-o-pus). Monster -with but one foot. 
MONOR'CHID (mon-or'-kld). One affected with monorchia. 
MO NOR'CHI A (mon-or'-ke-ah). Having one testicle. 
MONOSO'MA (mon-o-so'-mah). Double-headed single monster. 
MONOSTO'MA (mon-os-to'-mah). A genus of thread worms. 
MON'OSPASM (mon'-o-spazm). Localized spasm. 
MON'STER. Fetal malformation. 
MONSTROSITY (mon-stros'-it-e). See Monster. 
MONS VEN'ERIS. Hairy process over female pubis. 
MONTHLY COURS'ES. See Menses. 
MONTH'LY NURSE, Obstetrical attendant. 
MOON'-BLINDNESS. Night-blindness, caused by continued 
moonlight on face. 
MOR'BID. Diseased; pertaining to disease, 
MORBIDTTY (mor-bid'-i-te). State of being morbid. 
MORBIFTC (mor-bif-ik). Productive of disease. 
MORBIL'LI (mor-bil'-I). Measles. 
MOR'BUS. Disease. 
MOR'DICANT. Acrid; pungent. 
MORGUE (morg). Dead house for unknown corpses. 
MORTBUND. In a dying condition. 
MORTOPLASTY (mor'-e-o-plas-te). Grafting skin on patient 
from other parts of his body. 
MORNING SICK'NESS. Vomiting of pregnancy. Seelngluvin. 
MORPHE'A (mor-fe'-ah). A certain skin disease. 
MORPHPNA. See Morphine. 
MOR'PHINE (mor'-fin). Alkaloid of opium, valuable for its 
narcotic properties. 
MOR'PHINISM (mor'-fin-izm). Condition caused by continued 
use of morphine. 
MORPHINOMA'NIA. Mania for morphine. 
MORPHOLOGTCAL. Pertaining to morphology. 
MORPHOL'OGY (mor-foT-o-je). Anatomy; science relating to 
organic structures. 
MORPHOL'YSIS (mor-fol'-e-sis). Dissolution of organized 
structure. 
HOR'RHU£ OLEUM (mor'-u-e o'-le-um). Cod-liver oil, used 
advantageously in phthisis. MORS (morz). Decay; death. 
MOR'TAL. Applied to things which must die. 
MORTALITY. Death-rate per 1,000. Relating to state of being 
mortal. 
MORTIFICA'TION (mor-ti-flk-a'-shun). Death and decay of 
tissues; gangrene. 
MOR'TUARY (mor'-tu-ar-e). See Morgue. Pertaining to dis- 
position of the dead. 
MOR'ULA. Spherical cell mass of ovum during segmentation. 
MOR'US (mor'-us). Mulberry. 
MOS'CHUS (mos'-kus). Musk. 
MOTH'ER OF PEARL. A certain absorbent. 
MOTH'ER'S MARK. Congenital cutaneous discolorations, 
usually purple in color. 
MO'TILE (mo'-til). Capable of moving. 
MOTIL'ITY (mo-til'-i-te). See Motile. 
MO'TION (mo'-shun). Act of moving from place to place. 
Fecal discharge. 
MO'TOR (mo'-tor). Employed in connection with muscles 
causing motion. 
MOULD'ED NI'TRATE OF SIL'VER. See Caustic Lunar. 
MOUN'TAIN FE'VER. Fever caused by living in high alti- 
tudes, due to rare atmosphere. 
MOUN'TAIN SICK'NESS. Affection due to rare atmosphere 
of mountainous heights. 
MOUTH. Superior orifice of alimentary canal in which 
mastication takes place. The opening of a cavity. 
MOVE'MENT (moov'-ment). Fecal discharge. Motion. 
MOX'A (moks'-a). A conical-shaped combustible substance for 
counter-irritation. 
MU'CEDIN (mu'-sed-in). Substance obtained from fermenting 
gluten. 
MU'CIC AC'ID. Acid obtained from action of nitric acid on 
mucilage. 
MUCIF'EROUS (mu-sif-er-us). Prolific of mucus. 
MU'CIFORM (mu'-si-form). Having appearance of mucus. 
MU'CILAGE (mu'-sil-aj). Gummy exudation of various plants. 
Thick, sticky preparation. 
MUCILAGTNOUS (mu-sil-ajv-in-us). Pertaining to or resem- 
bling mucilage. 
MUCILA'GO (mu-sil-a'-go). See Mucilage. 
MU'CIN (mu'-sin). Matter found in mucus. 
MUCIP'AROUS (mu-sip'-a-rus). See Muciferous. 
MUCI'TIS (mu-si'-tis). Inflammation of a mucous membrana 
MU'COCELE (mu'-ko-sel). Tumor with mucus contents. 
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MU'COID (mu'-koid). Having nature of mucus. 
MUCO-PUR'ULENT. Applied to diseases in winch pus and 
mucus are present. 
MUCO'SA (mu-ko'-sa). Mucous membrane. 
MU'COSIN. See Mucin. 
MU'COUS (mu'-kus). Pertaining to or resembling mucus. 
MU'CUS. Cream-like secretion of mucous membrane. 
MULAT'TO (mu-lat'-to). A light negro, one or more of whose 
ancestors were white. 
MUL'BERRY MASS. See Morula. 
MULTIARTICULA'TED. Having many joints, as the foot. 
MULTICAP'SULAR (mul-ti-kap'-su-lar). Having many cap- 
sules. 
MULTIFETA'TION (mul-ti-fe-ta'-shun). Giving birth to twins 
or more. 
MULTIGRAV'IDA. A woman many times pregnant. 
MULTILOB'ULAR (mul-ti-lob'-u-lar). Having many lobules. 
MULTILOC'ULAR (mul-ti-lok'-u-lar). Having many cells. 
MULTIPARA. The mother of a number of children. 
MULTIPAROUS (mul-tip'-a-rus). Pertaining to a multipara. 
Pertaining to multifetation. 
MUL'TIPLE NEURPTIS. Widespread inflammation of nerves. 
MUL'TIPLE PREG'NANCY. Pregnant with more than one 
child. 
MULTIP'OLAR. With more than two poles. 
MUMPS. Inflammation of parotid gland. 
MUNDIF'ICANT (mun-dif-i-kant). Applied to substances 
which cleanse. 
MU'RAL (mu'-ral). Pertaining to a wall. 
MUR'DER (mir'-der). Killing a human being. 
MUREX'IDE (mu-reks'-id). Purpurate of ammonia. 
MURIAT'IC (mu-re-at'-ik). Salty; pertaining to sea-water. 
MURIAT'IC ACTD. See Hydrochloric Acid. 
MU'RIFORM. Resembling a mulberry. 
MUR'MUR. Faint continuous sound. 
MUS'CARIN. A poisonous ptomaine, 
MUS'CLE (mus'-sel). Fibrous bundles of flesh by which move- 
ments of the body are accomplished. 
MUS'CLE-PLAS'MA. Fluid exudation from fresh muscle. 
MUS'CULAR. Pertaining to muscle. 
MUSCULA'TION (mus-ku-la'-shun). Using the muscles. 
MUS'CULIN (mus'-ku-lin). Principal constituent of muscles. 
MUS'CULI PECTINA'TI. Notched muscular band within 
cardiac auricles. 
MUS'CULO-CUTANEOUS. Pertaining to muscles and skin. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL MUS'CULO-SPI'RAL. Applied to large brachial nerve. 
Musk. Perfume and stimulant obtained from prepuce of 
musk-deer. 
MUSK-ROOT. See Sumbul. 
MUSSITA'TION. Frenzied incoherent muttering. 
MUSTACHE' (mus-tash'). Hairy growth on upper lip. 
MUS'TARD. See Sinapis. 
MUTACIS'MUS (mu-ta-sis'-mus). Incorrect application of “ ra” 
in speech. 
MUTE (mut). One who cannot speak; dumb. 
MUTILA'TION (mu-til-a'-shun). Partial or complete destruc- 
tion of a part of the body. 
MUT'TON-SU'ET See Suet. 
MYAL'GIA (ml-al'-je-ah). Pain in a muscle. 
MYASTHE'NIA (mi-as-the'-ne-ah). Muscular exhaustion or 
weakness. 
MYCETO'MA (mi-set-6'-mah). Ulcerous disease of the foot in 
which there is a sloughing away of bones, common to India. 
MYCODER'MA (mi-ko-der'-mah). A variety of mushroom 
growth. 
MYCODERMI'TIS. Pee Mucitis. 
MYCOHE'MIA (mi-ko-he'-me-ah). Blood impregnated with 
microorganisms. 
MY'COSE (mx'-kos). Constituent of ergot. 
MYCO'SIS (mi-ko'-sis). Mushroom growth. Disease due to 
fungus. 
MYCOT'IC (mi-kot'-ik). Pertaining to mycosis. 
MY'DINE. Non-poisonous ptomaine of the body. 
MYDRI'ASIS (mid-rl'-as-is). Unusual dilatation of pupil. 
MYDRIAT'IC (mid-ri-at'-ik). Pertaining to mydriasis. Agent 
used to produce mydriasis, as belladonna. 
MYEC'TOPY (mi-ek'-to-pe). Muscular malposition. 
MYELAL'GIA. Pain in the spinal cord. 
MYELANO'SIS (mi-el-an-6'-sis). See Myelatrophy. 
MYELAP'OPLEXY (mi-el-ap'-o-pleks-e). Hemorrhage of spinal 
cord. 
MYELATE'LIA (mi-e-la-te'-le-ah). Rudimentary state of spinal 
cord. 
MYELASTHE'NIA (m!-el-as-the'-ne-ah). Spinal debility. 
MYELAT'ROPHY (mi-el-at'-rd-fe). Atrophy of spinal cord. 
MYELETERO'SIS (mi-el-et-er-o'-sis). Degeneration of spinal 
marrow. 
MY'ELIN (mi'-e-lin). Fatty substance surrounding a nerve. 
MYELIN'IC (mi-el-in'-ik). Pertaining to myelin. 
MYELI'TIS (mi-el-i'-tis). Inflammation of spinal cord. 
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MY'EOLCELE (mi-el-6-sel). See Spina Bifida. 
MY'ELOID (mi'-el-oid). Resembling marrow. 
MYELO'MA (mi-el-o'-mah). Tumor with medullary contents. 
MYELOMALA'CIA (mi-el-d-mal-a'-se-ah). Malacia of the spinal 
cord. 
MYELOMENINGI'TIS. Spinal meningitis. 
MY'ELON (mi'-el-on), The spinal cord. 
MYELOPARAL'YSIS (rnl-el-o-par-al'-is-is). Spinal paralysis. 
MYELOP'ATHY (mi-el-op'-a-the). Spinal disease. 
MYELOPHTHI'SIS (ml-el-o-te'-sis). Wasting of spinal cord; 
tabes dorsalis. 
MY'ELOPLAX (mi'-el-6-plaks). Term for giant cell of marrow. 
MYELOSCLERO'SIS. Sclerosis of spinal cord. 
MYELORRHA'GIA (mi-el-or-a'-je-ah). Spinal hemorrhage. 
MYENER'GIA (ml-en-er'-je-ah). Muscular vitality andstrength. 
MYI'TIS (ml-i'-tis). Inflammation of muscle. 
MYOCARDI'TIS (mi-6-kar-di'-tis). Muscular inflammation of 
the heart. 
MYOCAR'DIUM. Cardiac muscular structure. 
MY'OCELE (mi-o-sel). Muscular hernia. 
MYOC'LONUS (mi-ok'-10-nus). Applied to clonic spasms of 
muscles. 
MY'OCYTE (mi'-o-sit). A muscle cell. 
MYODE'MIA (mi-o-de'-me-ah). Fatty degeneration of muscles. 
MYODYNAMOM'ETER. Instrument registering strength of 
muscles. 
MYODYNIA (mi-o-din'-e-ah). Pain in a muscle. 
MYOGEN'ESIS. Formation of muscular tissue. 
MYOGLOB'ULIN (mi-o-glob'-u-lin). Proteid found in muscle- 
plasma. 
MY'OGR AM (mi'-o-grarn). Record of the myograph. 
MY'OGRAPH (mi'-o-graf). Instrument registering movements 
of the muscles. 
MY'OGRAPHY (mi-og'-ra-fe). Graphic description of the mus- 
cles. 
MYOHEM'ATIN (mi-6-hem'-at-in). Muscular coloring matter. 
MY'OID (mi'-oid). Having appearance of muscle. 
MYOIDE'MA (mi-oid-e'-mah). Circumscribed muscular inflam- 
mation due to local injury. 
MYOLEM'MA (ml-o-lem'-ma). Sheath enveloping muscle- 
fibres. 
MY'OLIN (mi'-d-lin). Cellular matter in tissues of muscles. 
MYOL'OGY (mi-ol'-o-je). Science of the muscles. 
MYO'MA (ml-o'-mah). A tumor made up of muscular-tissue. 
MvOMALA'CIA (mi-d-mal-a'-se-ah). Muscular malacia. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
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MYOMEC'TOMY. Excision of muscular tumor ot uterus 
through abdominal incision. 
MYOM'ETER. Instrument used to ascertain amount of con- 
traction of muscles. 
MYOMOT'OMY, Opening abdominal cavity for removal of 
uterine fibroma. 
MYONI'TIS (mi-on-i'-tis). Same as myitis. 
MYON'OSUS (mi-on'-d-sus). Muscular disease. 
MYOPAL'MUS (ml-o-pal'-mus). Mild muscular spasm. 
MYOPARAL'YSIS. Paralysis of a muscle. 
MYOP'ATHY (mi-op'-a-the). See Myonosus. 
MYOPATH'IC (mi-o-path'-ik). Pertaining to myopathy. 
MY'OPE (mi'-op). One affected with myopia. 
MYO'PIA (mi-6'-pe-ah). Short-sightedness; near-sightedness. 
MYOP'IC (ml-op'-ik). Pertaining to myopia. 
MYORRHEXIS (mi-or-eks'-is). Muscular rupture. 
MYOSARCO'M A (mi-o-sar-kd'-mah). A sarcomatous muscular 
tumor. 
MYOSCLERO'SIS (mi-o-scler-d'-sis). Sclerosis of the muscles. 
MY'OSIN (mi'-6-sin). Albuminoid constituent of muscles. 
MY OSIN'OGEN (mi-o-sin'-o-jen). Proteid constituent of muscle- 
plasma. 
MYO'SIS (mi-d'-sis). Contracted size of pupil of eye. 
MYOSI'TIS (mi-d-si'-tis). See Myitis. 
MY'OSPASM (mi'-d-spazm). Spasm of muscle. 
MYOT'IC (mi-ot'-ik). Agent producing contraction of pupil of 
eye. 
MY'OTOME (mi'-o-tom). Instrument for myotomy. 
MYOT'OMY (mi-ot'-o-me). Muscular Incision or dissection. 
MYOT'ONUS (mi-ot'-on-us). Severe spasm of muscles of 
lengthy duration. 
MYRINGPTIS (mir-in-gi'-tis). Inflammation of tympanic 
membrane of ear. 
MYRINGODEC'TOMY. Removal of tympanic membrane. 
MYRIN'GOPLASTY (mir-in'-go-plas-te). Plastic surgery Oj. 
tympanic membrane. 
MYRISTICA (mir-is'-ti-kah). Nutmeg. 
MYRIS'TIC AC'ID. Acid obtained from myristica. 
MYRRH (m’ir). An aromatic gum-resin. 
MYK'TIFORM (mer'-ti-form). Resembling myrtle leaf. 
MYR'TIFORM CARUNCULS. Lacerated remains of ruptured 
hymen. 
MYSTA'CHIAL. Pertaining to upper lip. 
MYXEDE'MA (miks-e-de'-mah). Edema in which exudation 
is of creamy consistency. 176 
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MYXO'MA (miks-6'-mah). A tumor consisting of mucous 
tissue. 
MYXOMATOUS (miks-om'-a-tus). Resembling a myxoma. 
MYXOSARCO'MA. A myxomatous sarcoma. 
N. 
NABOTHTAN GLANDS. Minute glands in cervix uteri. 
N/EVUS. See Nevus. 
NAIL (nal). Horny substance covering upper part of final 
phalange of finger. 
NAIL'-WALL. See Eponychium. 
NA'NISM (na'-nism). State of being a dwarf. 
NANOCEPH'ALUS (na-no-sef'-al-us). Having subnormally 
developed head. 
NAN'OID. Dwarfish. 
NANOCOR'MIA (na-no-kor'-me-ah). Monster with small body. 
NANOM'ELUS (na-uom'-el-us). Monster with small extremi- 
ties. 
NANOSO'MIA (na-nd-so'-me-ah). See Nanism. 
NA'NUS (na'-nus). A dwarf, 
NA'NOUS (na'-nus). Pertaining to a dwarf. 
NAPE' OF NECK (nap). Posterior portion of neck. 
NAPH'THA (naf-tha). Highly combustible distillation prod- 
uct of petroleum. 
NAPH'THA LIN (naf'-tha-lin). An antiseptic coal-tar deriva- 
tive, 
NAPH'THALOL (naf'-tha-lol). An antiseptic; betol. 
NAPH'THOL (naf'-thol). Antiseptic derivative of coal-tar. 
NAPH'THOLUM. See Naphtbol. 
NAP'IFORM (nap'-i-form). Resembling a turnip. 
NAR'CEIN (nar'-se-in). Weak alkaloid obtained from opium. 
NAR'COLEPSY (nar'-ko-lep-se). The condition in which there 
is sudden desire for a number of brief naps in rapid suc- 
cession. 
NARCO'MA (nar-ko'-mah). Deep sleep from narcotic. 
NAR'COSE (nar'-kds). In a deep coma. 
NARCO'SIS (nar-ko'-sis). Stupor from using narcotics. 
NARCOT'IC (nar-kot'-ik). An agent producing deep stupor. 
NAR'COTINE (nar'-ko-tin). Alkaloid of opium. 
NAR'COTISM (nar'-ko-tizm). Deep coma due to administration 
of narcotic. 
NARES. The nostrils. 
NA'RIS (na'-ris). The nostril. 
NA'SAL (na'-sal). Pertaining to the nose. NA'SAL AR'TERIES. Arteries of the nose. 
NA'SAL BONE. Osseous-cartilaginous structure of the nose. 
NA'SAL FOS'SAS. Canals in nose. 
NASI'TIS (na-si'-tis). Inflammation of the nose. 
NASO-LA'BIAL. Pertaining to the nose as related to lip. 
NASO-PHARYNGE'AL. Pertaining to the nose as related to 
pharynx. 
NATAL' BOIL. Ulcerous inflammation of extremities, seen 
in Africa. 
NA'TES (na'-tez). The buttocks; the two rounded masses at 
base of back. 
NA'TRIUM (na'-tre-um). See Sodium. 
NA'TRON (na'-trun), Native carbonate of sodium. 
NAT'URAL (nat'-u-ral). Pertaining to or resembling nature. 
NAU'SEA (naw'-se-ah). Irresistible desire to vomit; faintness 
at stomach. 
NAU'SEANT (naw'-se-ant). Agent causing nausea. 
NAU'SEOUS (naw'-se-us). See Nauseant. 
NA'VEL (na'-vel). See Umbilicus. 
NA'VEL-STRING. Umbilical cord. 
NAVIC'ULAR (na-vik'-u-lar). Shaped like a little boat. 
NAVIC'ULAR BONE. Scaphoid bone of foot, 
NAVIC'ULAR DISEASE'. Disease of scaphoid bone. 
NAV'IFORM. See Navicular. 
NEAR-POINT. Nearest point permitting perfect vision. 
NEAR-SIGHT'EDNESS. See Myopia. 
NEARTHRO'SIS (ne-ar-thro'-sis). Artificial joint; abnormal 
joint. 
NEB'ULA. Cloudy, opaque condition of cornea. 
NECK (nek). Rounded column connecting head and shoulders; 
narrow portion of an organ, as cervex uteri. 
NECRE'MIA (ne'-kre'-me-ah). Death of blood : immediately 
followed by bodily death. 
NECROBIO'SIS (ne-kro-bi-o'-sls). Morbid death of a part. 
NECROCO'MIUM (ne-kro-ko'-me-um). House for the dead. 
See Morgue. 
NECROL'OGY (ne-krol'-o-je). Death-record. Treatise on death; 
opposed to biology, a treatise on life. 
NECROPHO'BIA (ne-kio-fo'-be-ah). Fear of the dead, 
NECROP'SY. See Necroscopy. 
NECROS'COPY (ne-kros'-ko-pe). Term for examination of 
corpse. 
NECROSEMIOT'IC. Indicative of death. 
NECRO'SIS ne-kro'-sis). Mortification of a bone. 
NECROT'IC (ue-krot'-ik). Pertaining to necrosis. 
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NECROT'OMY (ne-krot'-6-me). Post-mortem examination; 
dissection. Removal of product of necrosis. 
HEE'DLE (ne'-dl). Pointed instrument holding suture for 
sewing wounds. 
NEGATIVE. Glass plate upon which photograph is taken; 
print from same is called a positive. 
NEM'ATOID. Applied to a genus of thread worms. Thread- 
like appearance. 
NEMATOPDEA. See Nematoid. 
NEOG'ALA (ne-og'-al-ah). Milk-secretion after ninth month 
of pregnancy. 
NE'OPLASM. A growth of recent origin. 
NEOPLAS'TIC (ne-d-plas'-tik). Pertaining to a neoplasm. 
Plastic surgery of tissues, as skin grafting. 
NEPHABLEP'SIA. Blindness from intense light or snow. 
NEPHE'LIUM (ne-fe'-le-um). See Nebula. 
NEPHRAL'GIA (nef-raP-je-ah). Pain in the kidney. 
NEPHREMORRHA'GIA. Hemorrhage of the kidney. 
NEPHRAPOS'TASIS (nef-rah-pos'-tas-is). Renal Abscess. 
WEPHRAT'ONY (nef-rat'-o-ne). Renal debility. 
NEPHRECTOMY (nef-rek'-tb-me). Removal of the kidney. 
NEPHRELCO'SIS (nef-rel-kb'-ais). Renal ulceration. 
NEPHREL/CUS (nef-rel'-kus). A renal ulcer. 
HEPH'RIC (nef-rik). See Renal. 
NEPH'RINE (nef-rin). A urinary substance. 
MEPHRIT'IC (nef-rit'-ik). Pertaining to nephritis. 
NEPHRPTIS (nef-ri'-tis). Inflammation of the kidneys. 
MEPH'ROCELE (nef-ro-sel). Hernia of the kidney. 
WEPHROG'RAPHY (nef-rog'-ra-fe). Description of the kidneys. 
NEPH'ROID (nef-roid). Pertaining to or resembling a kidney. 
NEPH'ROLITH (nef-ro-lith). Renal stone. 
NEPHROLITHPASIS. Formation of nephrolith. 
NEPHROLITHOT'OMY. Excision of nephrolith by renal 
incision. 
WEPHROL'OGY (nef-rol'-o-je). Treatise on the kidneys. 
MEPHROMALA'CIA. Softening of kidneys. 
NEPHROPARAL'YSIS. Paralysis of the kidneys. 
NEPHROPYO'SIS (nef-ro-pi-b'-sis). Renal suppuration. 
WEPHROR'RHAPHY (nef-ror'-a-fe). Suture of the kidney, 
NEPHROT'OMY (nef-rot'-o-me). Incision of kidney. 
NEPHROZY'MOSE (nef-ro-zi'-mos). A urinary ferment. 
MER'OLI (ner'-o-li). Oil of orange-flowers. 
X9ERVE (nirv). Thread-like structure throughout the body, 
stimulating action and by which sensation is conveyed to 
the brain. 
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NERVE'-CELLS. Various cells throughout nervous system. 
NERVE-COR'PUSCLES. See Nerve-cells. 
NERVE-STRETCH'ING. Operation for neuralgia. 
NERVINE (ner'-vin). Sedative to the nerves; medicine for 
the nerves. 
NERVOUS (ner'-vus). Pertaining to the nerves. 
NERVOUSNESS. State of excitement of the nerves.. 
NET'TLE. Urinary stimulant; astringent. 
NET'TLE-RASH. See Urticaria. 
NEURADYNA'MIA (nu-rah-di-na'-me-ah). See Neurasthenia. 
NEU'RAL (nu'-ral). Pertaining to the nerves. 
NEU'RAL AXIS. The spinal cord. 
NEURAL'GIA (nu-ral'-je-ah). Pain in nerves. 
NEURAL'GIC (nu-ral'-jik). Pertaining to neuralgia. 
NEURASTHE'NIA (nu-ras-the'-ne-ah). Debility of the nervous 
system. 
NEURAT'ROPHY (nu-rat'-ro-fe). Neural atrophy. 
NEUREC'TASIS (nu-rek'-tas-is). See Nerve-stretching. 
NEUREC'TOMY (nu-rek'-to-me). Removal of a nerve or por- 
tion thereof. 
NEURECTO'PIA (nu-rek-to'-pe-ah). Malposition or dislocation 
of a nerve. 
NEURI'ATRY (nu-ri'-a-tre). Science of curing nerve diseases. 
NEU'RIDIN (nu'-rid-in). Non-poisonous ptomaine in decayed 
matter. 
NEURILEM'MA (nu-ril-em'-ah). Very delicate membrane 
enveloping a nerve. 
NEURILEMMI'TIS (nu-ril-em-i'-tis). Inflammation of a neu- 
rilemma. 
NEURIL'ITY (nu-ril'-it-e). Motive power of nerve-system. 
NEU'RIN (nu'-rln). Albuminoid of nerve-cells. 
NEU'RINE (nu'-rin). A ptomaine of putrefaction. 
NEURIT'IC (nu-rit'-ik). Pertaining to neuritis. 
NEURI'TIS (nu-ri'tis). Inflammation of a nerve. 
NEU'ROCYTE (nu'-ro-sit). A nerve-cell. 
NEURODEAL'GIA (nu-ro-de-al'-je-ah). Retinal neuralgia. 
NEUROD YN A'MI A (nu-ro-di-na'-me-ah). Vitality of the nerves. 
NEURODYN'IA (nu-ro-din'-o-ah). See Neuralgia. 
NEUROG'ENY (nu-roj'-e-ne). Nerve formation. 
NEUROG'LIA (nu-rog-le-ah). Very delicate fibrous substance 
about spinal cord. 
NEUROG'RAPH Y (nu-rog'-rarfe). Description of the nerves. 
NEUROKER'ATIN (nu-ro-ker'-a-tin). Certain cerebral sub- 
stance. 
NEUROLOGICAL (nu-ro-log'-i-kal). Pertaining to neurology. 180 
NEUROL'OGIST (nu-rol'-o-jist). A nerve specialist. 
NEUROL'OGY (nu-rol'-o-je). Treatise on the nervous system. 
NEURO'MA. Tumor of the nerves. Nerve fibroma. 
NEUROM ALA'CIA (nu-ro-mal-a'-se-ah). Morbid softening of 
the nerves. 
NEURO'MATOUS (nu-ro-mat-us). Pertaining to or resembling 
a neuroma. 
NEUROMIME'SIS. Simulation of disease, exhibited in ner- 
vously disposed persons. 
NEUROMYELITIS (nu-ro-m!-el-i'-tis). Medullary inflamma- 
tion of the nerves. 
NEU'RON (nu'-ron). A nerve. 
NEURONYX'IS (nu-ro-niks'-is). Perforation of a nerve. 
NEUROPATHTC (nu-ro-path'-ik), Pertaining to neuropathy. 
NEUROPATHOL'OGY (nu-ro-path-ol'-o-je). Science of nervous 
diseases. 
NEUROPATHY (nu-rop'-a-the). A nervous disease. 
NEURO-PHYSIOL'OGY (nu-ro-fls-e-ol'-o-je). Science relating to 
properties of nerves. 
NEUROR'RHAPHY (nu-ror'-a-fe). Nerve suturing. 
NEURO-RETINITIS (nu-ro-ret-in-i'-tis). Simultaneous inflam- 
mation of retina and optic nerve. 
NEURO'SIS (nu-ro'-sis). Disease affecting the nervous system. 
NEU'ROSPASM (nu'-ro-spazm). Spasm of a nerve, 
NEUROSTHE'NIA (nu-ro-sthe'-ne-ah). Condition in which 
there is a superfluous amount of nerve strength. 
NEUROT'IC (nu-rot'-ik). Pertaining to the nervous system. 
NEUROT'ICA (nu-rot'-ik-ah). See Neurosis. 
NEU'ROTOME (nu'-ro-tom). Instrument for neurotomy. 
NEUROT'OMY (nu-rot'-o-me). Dissection or incision of a 
nerve. 
NEUTRAL (nu'-tral). Applied to salts with neither acid nor 
alkaline characteristics. 
NEUTRALIZE (nu'-tral-iz). To counteract or render a drug 
inoperative. 
NEUTRALIZATION (nu-tral-l-za'-shun). The process of neu- 
tralizing. 
NEUTRAL MIXTURE. Mixture of citrate of potassium. 
NE'VOID (ne'-void). Resembling a nevus. 
NE'VOSE (ne'-vos). Having a nevus. 
NE'VUS. Congenital bluish spot on skin. 
NEW'-BORN. Infant just born. 
NEW-FORMATION. See Neoplasm. 
NICK'EL (nik'-l). Used in neuroses. Used for making instru- 
ments. 
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UICO'TIANIN (nik-o'-she-an-in). Distillation product of an 
infusion of tobacco. 
NIC'OTIN (nik'-o-tin). A highly fatal alkaloid derived from 
tobacco. 
NIC'OTINISM (nik'-ot-in-izm). Poisoning from gradual ab- 
sorption of nicotine. 
NICTITATION (nik-tit-a'-shun). Winking. 
NI'DOROUS. Having a putrid odor. 
NI'DUS, A nest. Common point of infection. 
NIGHT'-BLINDNESS. Hemeralopia; blindness affecting 
patient at night. 
NIGHT'-MARE. Sleep disturbed by frightful dreams. 
NIGHT'-SWEAT (swet). Abnormal sweating of phthisical 
patients during slumber. 
NIGHT'-SOIL. Rectal discharges. 
NIGHT'-TERRORS. Aggravated form of nightmare applying 
particularly to a child. 
NIPHABLEP'SIA (nif-ab-lep'-se-ah). See Nephablepsia. 
NIP'PLE. Cone-shaped center of mammary gland, by which 
child nurses. 
NIP'PLE-SHIELD. Protective covering for nipple. 
NIT. Term used by the laity for a certain insect larva. 
NI'TRATE (ni'-trat), Salt of nitric acid and a base. 
NITER (ni'-ter). Nitrate of potassium ; saltpeter. 
NI'TRIC (ni'-trik). Pertaining to niter. 
NI'TRIC ACTD. A highly caustic poison; aqua fortis. 
NITRIFICATION. Production of nitrates and nitrites from 
organic dissolution. 
NITRITE (ni'-trit). Salt of nitrous acid and a base. 
NITROGEN (ni'-tro-Jen). A gas present in the atmosphere, 
four parts out of five of which it represents. 
NITROGLY'CERINE (ni-tro-glis'-er-in). A dangerous poison 
used to advantage in renal diseases; highly explosive. 
NITRO-MURIAT'IC AC'ID. Compound of nitric and hydro- 
chloric acids. 
NITROUS ACTD. An uncertain acid. 
NITROUS OX'IDE. An anesthetic largely used in dentistry. 
NOCTAMBULATION. Somnambulism. 
NOCTUR'NAL (nok-ter'-nal). Pertaining to the night. 
NOCTUR'NAL BLIND'NESS. See Night-blindness. 
NOCTUR'NAL EMIS'SION. Seminal ejaculation during las- 
civious dreams. 
NODE (nod). Hard, inflamed lump situated on a bone. 
NODOSE' (n6-dos'). Having nodes. 
NODO'SIS (no-dd'-sis). See Nodose. 
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NODOS'ITY (nd-dds'-it-e). See Node. 
NOD'ULAR (nod'-u-lar). Pertaining to a nodule. 
NOD'ULE (nod'-ul). Diminutive of node. 
NO'LI ME TAN'GERE (nd'-le mi tan'-jer-e). Applied to vari- 
ous facial cancers. 
NO'MA (nd'-mah). See Stomatonecrosis. 
NOMENCLATURE (nd'-men-kla-tur), A classiflcation of 
scientific terms. 
NON COM'POS MENTOS. Not in complete possession of 
mental faculties; demented. 
NOR'MA (nor'-mah). A fixed or standard model. Rule; line. 
NORMAL. In accordance with fixed rules. 
NOR'MOBLAST (nor'-rnd-blast). A blood corpuscle. 
NOSE (ndz). Chief facial protuberance ; the organ of smell. 
NOSOCO'MIAL (nd-sd-kd'-me-al). Pertaining to a hospital. 
NOSOCOMIUM (no-so-ko'-me-um), A hospital; refuge for the 
sick. 
NOSOG'RAPHY (nd-sog'-ra-fe). Description of diseases. 
NOSOL/OGY (nd-sol'-o-je). Science of diseases; treatise re- 
lating to same. 
NOSOLOGTCAL (nd-sd-loj'-ik-al). Pertaining to nosology. 
NOSOMA'NIA (no-so-ma'-ne-ah). Neurosis in which patient 
thinks himself diseased. 
NOSOMYCO'SIS (nd-so-mi-kd'-sis). Applied to fungous diseases. 
NOSON'OMY (nd-son'-o-me). Scientific arrangement of dis- 
eases according to class. 
NOSOPHO'BIA (nd-sd-fd'-be-ah). Dreading disease. 
NOSOPOIET'IC (nd-sd-poi-et'-lk). Prolific of disease. 
NO'SOTAXY (nd'-sd-taks-e). See Nosonomy. 
NOSTAL'GIA (nos-tal'-je-ah). Longing for home; homesick- 
ness. 
NOSTAL'GIC (nos-tal'-jik). Pertaining to nostalgia. 
NOSTOMA'NIA (nos-to-ma'-ne-ah). Abnormal nostalgia. 
NOSTRILS (nos'-trilz). Two corresponding canals of nose 
permitting respiration. 
NOSTRUM. A secret medicine. 
NO'TAL (nd'-tal). Pertaining to the back. 
NOTAL'GIA (nd-tal'-je-ah). Pain in the back. 
NOTANENCEPHA'LIA. Non-formation of posterior portion 
of cranium of fetus. 
NOTCH. A nick. 
NOTENCEPH'ALOCELE. Cerebral hernia through posterior 
portion o‘f cranium. 
NOTENCEPH'ALUS (ndt-en-sef'-al-us). Monster affected with 
notencephalocele. 
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NO'TOCHORD (no'-to-cord). Cartilagious column which later 
on is replaced by spinal column. 
NOTOMYELI'TIS. Inflammation of spinal cord. 
NOX'IOUS (nok'-shus). Pernicious; hurtful; deadly. 
NUBEC'ULA (nu-bek'-u-lah). Applied to matter causing 
cloudiness in a liquid. 
NU'BILE. Marriageable. 
NU'CHA (nu'-kah). See Nape. 
NUCK, CANAL OF. See Canal of Nuck. 
NU'CLEAR (nu'-kle-ar). Pertaining to the nucleus. 
NU'CLEATE (nu'-kle-at). Possessed of a nucleus. 
NU'CLEI(nu'-kle-i). Plural of nucleus. 
NU'CLEUS (nu'-kle-us). Mass in center of protoplasm. 
NULLIP'ARA. A woman who though having had connection 
has never had children. 
NULLIPAR'ITY (nul-ip-ar'-it-e). Condition of a nullipara. 
NUM'MIFORM (num'-e-form). Resembling shape of a coin. 
NUM'MULAR. Used iu connection with corpuscles when they 
resemble a stack of coins. 
NURSE (nirs). An attendant at the bedside. 
NUT. Applied to fruit growing within a hard shell. 
NUTA'TION (nu-ta'-shun). Applied to movements to and 
fro. 
NUT'GALL (nut'-gawl). See Galla. 
NUT'MEG. Hypnotic and aromatic. 
NUT'MEG-LIV'ER. Hepatic hyperemia, 
NU'TRIENT (nu'-tre-ent), Agent supplying nourishment. 
NU'TRIMENT (nu'-tri-ment). Nourishment; aliment. 
NUTRI'TION (nu-trish'-un). Process of alimentation. 
NUTRITIOUS. See Nutritive. 
NU'TRITIVE (nu'-trit-iv). Pertaining to nutrition; supplying 
nutrition. 
NUX VOMTCA. A seed whose principal alkaloids are strych- 
nine and brucine. 
NYCTALO'PIA (nik-tal-o'-pe-ah). Inability to see in daytime. 
Opposed to night-blindness, q. v. 
NYCTAMBLYO'PIA. See Night-blindness. 
NYM'PH.® (nim'-fe). Labia minora; corresponding vaginal 
lips beneath labia majora. 
NYMPHI'TIS (nimf-i'-tis). Inflammation of the nymphse. 
NYM'PHOLEPSY. Removal of nymphse. 
NYMPHOMA'NIA. Abnormal female desire for connection. 
NYMPHON'CUS (nimf-on'-kus). Tumor situated on or about 
nymphse. 184 
NYMPHOT'OMY (nimf-ot'-o-me). See Nympholepsy. 
NYSTAG'MUS (nx-stag'-mus). Abnormal restlessness of eye- 
ball, moving to and fro. 
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OA'RIUM (o-a'-re-um). Ovary. 
OAK'UM. Tarred hemp fibres. 
OAT'MEAL. Ground oats, furnishing a nutritious gruel, 
OBDORMITION. Local insensibility. 
OBESE' (6-bes'). Fat state. 
OBES'ITY (6-bes'-it-e). Fatty; corpulent; portly. 
OBIT'UARY (6-bit'-u-a-re). Publication of death. 
OBLIQUE' (ob-lek'). Applied to a line slanting between 1° and 
45°. 
OBLITERATION (ob-lltrer-a'-shun). To wipe out of existence. 
OBLONGATA (ob-long-ga'-tah). See Medulla Oblongata. 
OBSERVATION (ob-zer-va'-shun). Investigation, 
OBSTETRIC'IAN (ob-stet-rish'-un). One versed in obstetrics. 
OBSTET'RICAL (ob-stet'-ri-kal). Pertaining to obstetrics. 
OBSTET'RICS (ob-stet'-riks). The scientific attention to preg- 
nant women. 
OBSTIPATION. See Constipation. 
OBSTRUCTION (ob-struk'-shun). Clogging up of a passage in 
the body. 
OB'STRUENT (ob'-stru-ent). See Astringent. 
OBTUN'DENT. Agent subduing inflammation. 
OBTURATOR (ob'-tu-ra-tor). Applied to anything which 
closes an orifice. 
OCCIP'ITAL (ok-sip-it-al). Pertaining to the occiput. 
OC'CIPUT (oks'-i-put). Posterior portion of the head. 
OCCLU'SION (ok-klu'-shun). Closing or stopping up of a canal. 
OC'CULT. Invisible; undetected. 
O'CHEUS (o'-ke-us). See Scrotum. 
OCHLE'SIS (ok-le'-sis). Condition due to breathing impure air 
of an ill-ventilated room containing too many people. 
O'CHRE (o'-ker). Yellow earthen matter, used in manufacture 
of paint. 
OCTA'RIUS (ok-ta'-re-us). A pint. % quart. 
OC'ULAR (ok'-u-lar). Pertaining to the eye. 
OC'ULIST (ok'-u-list). An eye specialist. 
OC'ULUS. The eye. 
O. D. Right eye, derived from oculus dexter. 
ODONTA'GRA (6-don-ta'-grah). Pain in the teeth; toothache. 
ODONTAL'OIA (o-don-tal'-je-ah). See Odontagra. ODONTAL'GIC (6-don-tal'-jik). Pertaining to odontalgia. 
ODONTI'ASIS (o-don-ti'-as-is). First teeth appearing through 
gums. 
ODON'TINOID (o-don'-tin-oid). Like a tooth. 
ODONTI'TIS (o-don-ti'-tis). Inflammation of a tooth. 
ODONTOC'LASIS (6-don-tok'-la-sis) Breaking off of a piece 
of tooth. 
ODONTODYN'IA (6-don-t6-din'-e-ah). See Odontalgia. 
ODONTOG'ENY (6-don-toj'-en-e). Progressive growth of teeth. 
ODONTOG'RAPHY. Description of the teeth. 
ODON'TOID (6-don'-toid). Same as odontinoid. 
ODON'TOLITH (o-don'-to-lith). Tartar substance forming on 
the teeth when neglected. 
ODONTOL'OGY (d-don-tol'-6-je). A treatise on the teeth. 
ODONTOL'OXY. Condition of having uneven teeth. 
ODONTONECRO'SIS. Gangrene of the dental tissues, 
ODONTONOSOL'OGY. Science of curing dental diseases. 
ODONTOP'ATHY (6-don-top'-a-the). Diseases of the teeth. 
ODONTOPRI'SIS (6-don-t5-pri'-sis). Gnashing the teeth. 
ODONTO'SIS (o-don-to'-sis). See Odontogeny. 
ODONTOTHER'APY. Therapeutics of the teeth, 
ODONTOTRIP'SIS (6-don-t6-trip'-sis). Ordinary wear and tear 
of the teeth. 
ODONTRYPY. Opening a tooth to clean away diseased con- 
tents. 
O'DOR. A smell. 
O'DORANT (d'-dor-ant). Having an odor. 
CE-. See E-. 
(EDEMA. See Edema. 
OFFICTNAL (of-is'-in-al). Authorized by pharmacopea. 
OIL. A fatty fluid. 
OIL OF VITRIOL. Sulphuric acid; see vitriol. 
OIL OF WIN'TERGREEN. See Gaultheria. 
OINOMA'NIA (01-no-ma'-ne-ah). Craving for alcoholic drinks. 
OINT'MENT. A medicated oily substance having consistency 
of butter. 
OINT'MENT, MERCURTAL. Exhibited in venereal diseases. 
OLEAQ'INOUS (6-le-aj'-in-us). Oily; resembling or pertaining 
to oil. 
OXEATB (o'-le-at). Oleic acid and a base. 
OLEA'TUM. See Oleate. 
OLEC'RANAL (6-lek'-ran-al). Pertaining to the olecranon. 
OLECRANARTHRI'TIS. Inflammation of elbow-joint. 
OLEC'RANOID (d-lek'-ran-oid). Resembling or pertaining to 
the elbow. 
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OLEC'RANON. Head of the ulna; the elbow. 
OLEF'IANT GAS. A coal-gas constituent; ethylene. 
O'LEIC AC'ID. Chief constituent of a number of fatty oils. 
O'LEIN (o'-le-in). Fluid constituent of oils. 
OLEOMAR'GARINE (61-e-6-mar'-jer-in). Substitute for butter 
prepared from fat. 
O'LEUM (o'-le-um), See Oil. 
OLFAC'TION (01-fak'-shun). Sense of smell. Smelling. 
OLFAC'TORY (01-fak'-to-re). Pertaining to the sense of smell. 
OLFAC'TORY REGION. Around the olfactory nerve. 
OLIGE'MI A (01-Ig-e'-me-ah). Subnormal amount of blood in 
veins. 
OLIQOCHO'LIA (01-ig-6-ko'-le-ah). Insufficient bile. 
OLIGOCHROME'MIA (01-ig-d-kro-me'-me-ah). • Insufficient he- 
moglobin in red blood-corpuscles. 
OLIGOCHY'LIA (01-ig-o-ki'-le-ah). Insufficient chyle. 
OLIGOCHY'MIA (01-ig-d-ki'-rae-ah). Insufficient chyme. 
OLIGOCYTHE'MIA (01-ig-o-si-the'-me-ah). Insufficient red 
blood-corpuscles. 
OLIGOGALAC'TIA. Insufficient secretion of milk. 
OLIGOHE'MIA (01-ig-6-he'-me-ah'. See Oligemia. 
OLIGOMA'NIA (01-ig-6-ma'-ne-ah). Mental aberration confined 
to one topic, 
OLIGOSPER'MIA. Insufficient semen. 
OLIGOT'ROPHY (01-ig-ot'-ro-fe). Insufficient absorption of 
nutritious elements. 
OLIGURE'SIS (01-ig-u-re'-sis). Subnormal flow of urine. 
OLIGU'RIA. Same as oliguresis. 
OL'IVARY. Resembling an olive. 
OL'IVE. An Italian fruit. , 
OL'IVE OIL. Fatty liquid expressed from the olive, 
OLOPHO'NIA. Impaired speech from abnormal formation of 
organ of voice. 
OMA'GRA (om-a'-grah). Gout in the shoulder. 
OMAL'GIA (6m-al'-je-ah). Shoulder pain. 
OMARTHRI'TIS (om-arth-rl'-tis). Inflammation of shoulder- 
joint. 
OMENTAL. Pertaining to the omentum. 
OMENTI'TIS (o-men-ti'-tis). Inflammation of omentum. 
OMENTUM, Duplicature of peritoneum for visceral envel- 
opment. 
OMI'TIS (6-mi'-tis). Inflammation of the shoulder. 
OMNIV'OROUS (om-niv'-o-rus). Applied to animals that eat 
any food. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL. OMOPHA'GIA (o-rno-fa'-je-ah). Applied to the eating of un- 
cooked aliment. 
O'MOPLATE (o'-mo-plat). The scapula. 
OMOTO'CIA (o-mo-to'-se-ah). See Abortion. 
OMPHALEIXO'SIS (om-fal-el-kd'-sis). Umbilical suppuration. 
OMPHALTC (om-fal-ik). Pertaining to the umbilicus. 
OMPHALI'TIS (om-fal-i'-tis). Inflammation of the umbilicus. 
OMPHAL'OCELE (om-fal'-o-sel). Rupture of the umbilicus. 
OM'PHALOID (om'-fal-oid). Resembling the navel. 
OMPHALON'CUS (om-fal-ong'-kus). Tumor in close proximity 
to navel. 
OMPHALOPHLEBI'TIS (om-fal-6-fle-bi'-tis). Inflammation of 
umbilical vein. 
OMPHALORRHA'GIA (om-fal-or-a'-je-ah). Umbilical hem- 
orrhage. 
OMPHALORRHE'A (om-fal-or-e'-ah). Morbid exudation at 
umbilicus. 
OMPHAL'OSITE (om-fal'-o-sit). A monster which dies when 
umbilical cord is severed from the mother. 
OMPHALOT'OMY (om-fal-ot'-o-me). Surgery of umbilicus. 
OM'PHALUS (om'-fal-us). The umbilicus. 
O'NANISM. Penile withdrawal just before orgasm, during 
sexual intercourse. Masturbation. 
ONCOL/OGY (on-kol'-o-je). Science of tumors and analogous 
growths. 
ONCOM'ETER (on-kom'-e-ter). Instrument for estimating 
volume of tumor. 
ONCO'SIS (on-ko'-sis). Tumor development. 
ONCOT'OMY (on-kot'-6-me). Surgery of a tumor, as lancing. 
ON'CUS (on'-kus). A tumor. 
ONEIRODYN'IA (on-i-ro-dm'-e-ah). Disturbed slumbers with 
horrible dreams. 
ONEIROG'MUS. Dreams in which there are visions of nude 
females. 
ONEIROL'OGY (on-i-rol'-o-je). Treatise on dreams. 
ON'ION (un'-yon). A certain vegetable with bulbous root; a 
stimulant. 
ONTOG'ENY (on-toj'-en-e). An accurate account of progressive 
individual growth. 
ONTOL'OGY (on-tol'-o-je). Science of character of a disease 
regardless of what it attacks. 
ONYCHAUX'IS (on-ik-auks'-is). Abnormal growth of nails. 
ONYCH'IA (on-ik'-e-ah). Inflammation of base of nail, as from 
an abscess. 
ONYCHI'TIS (on-ik-I'-tis). See Onychia. 
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ONYCHOGRYPO'SIS (on-ik-o-gri-po'-sis). Onychauxis, attended 
with ingrowing of nail. 
ON'YCHOID (on'-ik-oid). Having nature of a nail. 
ONYCHOMYCO'SIS (on-ik-d-ml-ko'-sis). Morbid destruction 
of nail due to parasite, 
ONYCHON'OSUS (on-ik-on'-o-sus). Applied to nail disease. 
ONYCHOPHY'MA (on-ik-o-fi'-mah). Low state of develop- 
ment of nails, due to syphillis, etc. 
ONYCHOPTO'SIS (on-ik-op-tc'-sis). Dropping out of nails. 
ONYCHOSTRO'MA (on-ik-os-tro'-mah). Nail-base. 
ON'YX (on'-iks). Pus (finger-nail shaped) in layers of cornea. 
ONYX'IS (on-iks'-is). Applied to the ingrowing of nail. 
O'OBLAST (6'-6-blast). Undeveloped ovule. 
OOG'AMOUS (o-og'-am-us). Of ovular production. 
OOPHORAL'GIA (o-b-for-al'-je-ah). Ovarian pains. See Ovar- 
algia. 
OOPHORECTOMY (o-o-for-ek'-to-me). Removal of ovary. 
OOPHORI'TIS (6-b-for-r-tis), Inflammation of an ovary. 
OPAC'ITY (o-pas'-it-e). Milk-colored. 
OPAQUE' (6-pakO. Condition of opacity; not permitting 
vision through substances having this quality. 
OPERA'TION (op-er-a'-shun). Incision or excision of any part 
of the body. 
OPER'CULUM (o-per'-ku-lum). A lid; a covering. 
OPHRY'TIS (6-fri'-tis). Inflammation of eyebrow. 
OPH'RYON (of-re-on). Space above nose between eyebrows. 
OPHRY'TIC (6-fri'-tic). Pertaining to the eyebrows. 
OPHTHALMAT'ROPHY (off-thal-mat'-ro-fe). Optical atropy. 
OPHTHALMAL'GIA (off-thal-mal'-je-ahb Pain in the eye. 
OPHTHAL'MIA (off-thal'-me-ah). Inflammation of the eye. 
Conjunctivitis. 
OPHTHAL'MIA, PU'RULENT. Inflammation of eye accom- 
panied with an exudation of pus. 
OPHTHAL'MIC (off-thal'-mik). Pertaining to the eye. 
OPHTHALMIT'IC (off-thal-mit'-ik). Pertaining to ophthal- 
mitis. 
OPHTHALMI'TIS (off-thal-mi'-tis). See Ophthalmia. 
OPHTHALMI'TIS, SYMPATHETIC. Ophthalmia of one eye, 
due to inflammation of other eye. 
OPHTHALMO-BLENNORRHE'A. Ophthalmia with catarrhal 
exudation. 
OPHTHAL'MOCELE (off-thal'-mo-sel). Ophthalmic hernia. 
OPHTHALMODYN'IA (off-thal-mo-din'-e-ah). Pain in the eye, 
OPHTHALMOG'RAPHY (off-thal-mog'-ra-fe). Description of 
the eye. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL OPHTHAL'MOLITH (off-thal'-mo-lith). Stone in the eye or 
the orbit. 
OPHTHALMOL'OGIST (off-thal-mol'-o-jist). An eye specialist. 
OPHTHALMOL'OGY. Treatise on the eye. 
OPHTHALMOMALA'CIA (off-thal-mo-mal-a'-se-ah). Softening 
of the eyeball. 
OPHTHALMOM'ETER (off-thal-mom'-e-ter). Instrument for 
measuring eyeball. 
OPHTHALMOPLAS'TY (off-thal-mo-plas'-te). Plastic surgery 
of the eye. 
OPHTHALMOPLE'GIA (off-thal-mo-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis of 
muscles of eye. 
OPHTHALMOPTO'SIS. Protrusion of eyeball without the 
orbit. 
OPHTHALMORRHA'GIA (off-thal-mor-a'-je-ah). Ophthalmic 
hemorrhage. 
OPHTHALMORRHE'A (off-thal-mor-e'-ah). Bloody ophthal- 
mic exudation. 
OFHTHALMORRHEX'IS (off-thal-mor-eks'-is). Ophthalmic 
hernia, 
OPHTHAL'MOS (off-thal'-mos). The eye. 
OPHTHAL'MOSCOPE. Instrument used to detect irregulari- 
ties in the eye. 
OPHTHALMOS'COPY. The using of the ophthalmoscope. 
OPHTHALMOS'TASIS (off-thal-mos'-tas-is). Keeping the eye 
in one position during examination or surgery of eye. 
OPHTHAL'MOSTAT (off-thal'-mos-tat). Instrument used to 
keep eye in one position during operation. 
OPHTHALMOT'OMY. Surgery of the eye. 
OPHTHALMOZO'A. Ophthalmic parasites. 
O'PIANIN (6-pi-an-in). Narcotic obtained from opium. 
O'PIATE (o'-pi-at). A compound containing opium, having 
narcotic properties. 
OPISTHOT'ONOID (o-pis-thot'-on-oid). Pertaining to or having 
nature of opisthotonos. 
OPISTHOT'ONOS (o-pis-thot'-on-os). Severe spasm with back- 
ward bending of body. 
O'PIUM (o-pi'-um). Exudation of poppy containing from 9 to 
14 per cent, of morphine; soporific and narcotic. 
OPODID'YMUS. Double-faced double monster. 
OPODEL/DOC (op-o-del'-dok). A thick liniment of soap, cam- 
phor, ammonia, etc. 
OPPILA'TION (op-il-a'-shun). Clogging up of a cavity. 
OP'PILATIVES (op'-il-a-tivs). Agents which stop up the pores. 
OPPO'NENS (op-d'-nenz). Applied to opposition. 
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OPPRESSION (op-resh'-on). A bearing down on a part. 
OPSOMA'NIA (op-so-ma'-ne-ah). Intense longing for certain 
food. 
OPTIC. Pertaining to the eye or vision. 
OPTICAL. See Optic. 
OP'TIC ARTERIES. Small arteries of the eye. 
OP'TOGRAM. Retinal image. 
O'RAL (o'-ral). Pertaining to the mouth. 
OR'ANGE (or'-anj). Delicious fruit furnishing an excellent 
essential oil. 
ORBIC'ULAR (or-bik'-u-lar). Shaped like an orb or sphere. 
ORBICULA'RIS (or-bik-u-la'-ris). Applied to a number of 
orbicular muscles. 
OR'BIT. Socket receiving eyeball. 
OR'BITAL. Pertaining to the orbit. 
ORCHEI'TIS (or-ki'-tis). See Orchitis, 
OR'CHEOCELE (or-ke-6-sel). Hernia of scrotum. 
OR'CHEOPLASTY. Reconstructive scrotal surgery, 
ORCHIAL'GIA (or-ke-al'-je-ah). Pain in the testicle. 
ORCHIDEC'TOMY (or-kid-ek'-to-me). Excision of testicles. 
ORCHID'OCELE (or-kid'-o-sel). Tumor of the testicle. 
ORCHIDODYNTA (or-kid-do-din'-e-ah). See Orchialgia. 
ORCHIDON'CUS (or-kid-ong'-kus). Same as orchidocele. 
ORCHIDOT'OMY (or-kid-ot'-o-me). Same as orchidectomy. 
OR'CHIOCELE (or'-ke-o-sel). Tumor or hernia of testicle. 
ORCHIODYN'IA (or-ke-o-din'-e-ah). Same as orchidodynia. 
ORCHIOSCIR'RHUS. Indurated scrotal tumor. 
ORCHI'TIS (or-ki'-tis). Inflammation of testicle. 
ORCHOT'OMY (or-kot'-6-me). Castration ; orchidectomy. 
OR'DER. A group; a genus. 
OR'GAN. An animal part having an independent function, as 
the heart, stomach, etc. 
ORGANTC (or-gan'-ik). Pertaining to an organ. 
OR'GANISM (or'-gan-izm). A complete organic structure. 
ORGANIZATION (or-gan-i-za'-shun). Organic arrangement. 
ORGANOGEN'ESIS. Progressive organic growth. 
ORGANOG'RAPHY. Description of organs. 
OR'GASM (or'-gazm). Seminal ejaculation during coitus or 
masturbation. 
ORIENTAL. Eastern. 
ORIENTAL DISEAS'ES. Affections of Asia, India, etc. 
OR'IFICE (or'-if-is). Opening or lips of a cavity. 
OR'IGIN (or'-ij-in). Cause of growth or development. 
ORNITHOL'OQY. Science of birds. 
OR'PIMENT. Native trisulphide of arsenic. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL ORRHORRHE'A (or-or-re'-ah). An abnormal serous exudation. 
OR'RIS ROOT. Root used in preparing dentifrices. 
ORTHOMORPH'IA. Reconstructive surgery of a malformed 
part. 
ORTH OPE'DIG. Pertaining to cure of malformations. 
ORTHOPE'DIST (or-tho-pe'-dist). Orthopedic surgeon. 
ORTHOPNE'A (or-thop-ne'-ah). Dyspnea in which the patient 
is unable to breath while in a reclining position. 
ORTH'OSCOPE (orth'-o-skop). An instrument to examine 
cornea; it is placed in position and filled with water to 
offset refraction of cornea. 
ORTHOSCOPTC (or-tho-skop'-ik). Pertaining to orthoscopy. 
ORTHOS'COPY. Use of the orthoscope. 
ORTHOT'ONOUS. Spasm with rigidity of body. 
ORY'ZA (o-ri'-zah). Rice. 
OS. The mouth. A bone. 
OS'CHEAL. Pertaining to the scrotum. 
OS'CHEOCELE (os'-ke-o-sel). Hernia of scrotum. 
OS'CHEOLITH (os'-ke-o-lith). Stone in the scrotum. 
OSCHEON'CUS (os-ke-on'-kus). Scrotal swelling. 
OS'CHEOPLASTY (os'-ke-o-plas-te). Reconstructive surgery 
of the scrotum. 
OSCHI'TIS (os-ki'-tis). Scrotal inflammation. 
OSCILLATION (os-il-a'-shun). Rapid moving to and fro. 
OSCITATION (os-iLa'-shun). Yawning; opening the mouth 
very wide and giving deep sigh. 
OSCULATION (os-ku-la'-shun), The act of two persons touch- 
ing and contracting their lips; kissing. 
OS'CULUM (os'-ku-lum). Opening of a vessel. 
OS MAG'NUM. Large bone of the wrist. 
OS'MIC ACTD. Used to prepare subjects for microscopical 
examination. 
OSMIDRO'SIS. Perspiration having a foul odor. 
OSMODYSPHO'RIA (os-mo-dis-fd'-re-ah). Condition in which 
certain odors are highly repulsive. 
OSMOM'ETER (os-mom'-e-ter). An instrument to measure 
osmosis. 
OSMO'SIS. Liquids impelled through moist membranes. 
OSMOT'IC (os-mot'-ik). Pertaining to osmosis. 
OSPKRESIOL'OGY. Scientific treatise on odors and smelling. 
OSPHYAL'GIA (os-fl-al'-je-ah). Lumbar neuralgia. 
OS'S A. Bones. 
OS'SEOUS (os'-e-us). Pertaining to or having nature of bones. 
OS'SICLE (os'-ik-l). A small bone. 
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OSSIC'ULA (os-ik'-u-lah). Ossicles of ear. 
OSSIC'ULUM (os-ik'-u-lum). See Ossicle. 
OSSIF'EROUS (os-if-er-us). See Ossiflc. 
OSSIF'IC (os-if-ik). Prolific of bone growth. 
OSSIFICATION (os-si-fi-ka'-shun). Transformation into bone. 
OSTAL'GIA (os-tal'-je-ah). Pain in a bone. 
OSTEAL'GIA (os-te-al'-je-ah). See Ostalgia. 
OSTEITIS (os-te-i'-tis). Inflammation of bone. 
OSTEM'BRYON. See Llthopedion. 
OSTEM PYE'SIS (ost-em-pi-e'-sis). Pus formation in a bone. 
OSTEO-ARTHRI'TIS. Chronic rheumatism of a joint. 
OSTEOBLAST (os'-te-o-blast). Primitive bone cell. 
OSTEOCAMP'SIA (os-te-d-kamp'-se-ah). Osseous bending. 
OSTEOCELE. Osseous appearance of contents of sac in her- 
nia. 
OSTEOCLA'SIA (os-te-d-kla'-se-ah). Using the osteoclast. 
OSTEOCLAST. An instrument for fracturing a bone. 
OSTEOCOPE (os'-te-o-kdp). Osseous neuralgia. 
OSTEOCOP'IC. Pertaining to osteocope. 
OSTEODIASTASIS. Osseous division, not due to violence. 
OSTEODYNTA (os-te-d-din'-e-ah). Pain in a bone. 
OSTEOGEN'ESIS (os-te-6-jen-e-sis). Bone production. 
OSTEOG'ENY. See Osteogenesis. 
OSTEOG'RAPHY (os-te-og'-ra-fe). Description of bones and 
their arrangement. 
OSTEOID (os'-te-oid). Resembling a bone. 
OSTEOL'OGY (os-te-ol'-o-je). Scientific treatise on bone. 
OSTEOL'YSIS (os-te-ol'-is-is). Dissolution of bone. 
OSTEO'MA (os-te-6'-raah). A tumor of bony matter. 
OSTEOMALA'CIA (os-te-o-mai-a'-se-ah). Softening of bone. 
OSTEOMAT'OUS. Pertaining to or resembling an osteoma. 
OSTEOMYELITIS (os-te-o-mi-el-i'-tis). Medullary inflamma- 
tion of bone. 
OSTEOMY'ELUM. Bone marrow. 
OSTEONAB'ROSIS. Wasting away of bone. 
OSTEONAGEN ESIS (os-te-on-aj-en'-es-is). Reconstructive de- 
velopment of bone. 
OSTEON'CUS (os-te-on'-kus). External osseous growth. Bony 
tumor. 
OSTEO NEGRO'S IS (os-te-6-ne-kro'-sis). Death of bony tissue. 
OSTEON'OSUS (os-te-on'-o-sus). Bone disease. 
OSTEOPE'DION (os-te-d-pe'-de-on). Unborn ossified fetus. 
OSTEOPATHY (os-tc-op'-a-the). Diseases of the bone. 
OSTEOPHY'MA (os-te-6-f!'-mah). See Osteoncus. 
OSTEOPHYTE (os'-te-d-fit). Outward osseous formation. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL OS'TEOPLAQUE (os'-te-o-plak). A thin sheet of bone. 
OS'TEOPLAST. Primitive bone cell; see Osteoblast. 
OS'TEOPLASTY (os'-te-6-plas-te). Reconstructive surgery of a 
bone. 
OSTEOR'RAPHY (os-te-or'-a-fe). Suturing a bone. 
OSTEOSARCO'MA. Osteomatous sarcoma. 
OSTEOSCLERO SIS (os-te-6-skle-ro'-sis). Inflammation of a 
bone with subsequent hardening of same. 
OSTEOSTEATO'MA (os-te-6-ste-at-6'-mah). Adipose bony 
tumor. 
OS'TEOTOME (os'-te-6-tom). An instrument for dissecting a 
bone; bone-saw. 
OSTEOT'OMY (os-te-ot'-o-me). Using the osteotome. 
OS'TEOTRITE (os'-te-d-trit). Instrument for cutting away 
degenerated bone tissue. 
OSTI'TIS (os-ti'-tis). Inflammation of a bone. 
OS'TIUM (os'-to-um). Opening of a canal. 
OS'TOID. Resembling a bone. 
OS U'TERI (os u'-ter-i). Marginal opening of uterus. 
OTAL'GIA (6-tal'-je-ah). Pain in the ear; ear-ache. 
O'TAPHONE. An arrangement for intensifying sound to an 
impaired sense of hearing. 
OTHELCO'SIS (d-thel-kd'-sis). Ulcerous inflammation of the 
ear. 
OTHEMATO'MA (ot-he-mah-to'-mah). Bloody depositin the ear. 
OTIAT'RICS (d-ti-at'-riks). Science of the ears. 
O'TIC (6-tik), Pertaining to the ear; see Aural. 
OTICODINTA (d-ti-ko-din'-e-ah). Painting and deafness due 
to abnormal condition of ears. 
OTI'TIS(o-ti'-tis). Inflammation of the ear. 
OTOBLENORRHE'A (d-to-blen-or-e'-ah). Morbid discharge 
from the ear. 
OTOCATARRH'(6-to-kat-ar'). Aural catarrh. 
OTOCLEI'SIS (6-t6-kli'-sis). Occlusion of canal of ear. 
OTOCO'NIA (o-to-kd'-ne-ah). Stony deposit in ear. 
OTODYNTA (o-to-din'-e-ah). Pain in the ear. 
OTOCPRAPHY (o-tog'-ra-fe). Description of the ear. 
O'TOLITHS. Small stones in the ear. 
OTOL'OGY (o-tol'-o-je). Scientific treatise on the ear. 
OTOMY'CES (o-td-mi'-sez). Applied to internal aural fungus. 
OTOMYCO'SIS. Applied to aural fungus in outer ear. 
OTON'CUS (on-tong'-kus). Tumor of the ear. 
OTOP'ATHY (o-top'-a-the). Disease of the ear. 
O'TOPHONE (o'-to-fon). An instrument used by the deaf to 
intensify and convey sound to the inner ear. 
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O'TOPLASTY, Operation restoring outer ear. 
OTOPYORRHEA, (6-t6-pi-or-e'-ah). Exudation of pus from. ear. 
OTOPYO'SIS. See Otopyorrhea. 
OTORRHA'GIA (6-tdr-fl-je-ah). Hemorrhage of the ear. 
OTORRHE'A (6-t6r-e'-ah). Aural discharge. 
O'TOSCOPE (o'-to-skop). Instrument used to investigate the 
ear, to learn its condition. 
OTOT'OMY (6-tot'-6-me). Incision of the ear. 
OULI'TIS (00-li'-tls). Inflammation of the gums. 
OU'LOID (oo'-loid). Having appearance of a cicatrix. 
OULORRHA'GIA Gingival hemorrhage. 
OUNCE. Eight drachms. 
OUROL'OGY (00-rol'-o-je). See Urinology. 
OU'ROSCOPE (oo'-ros-skop). Apparatus for detecting impuri- 
ties in urine. 
OUROS'COPY. Using of ouroscope. 
OVA, See Ovum. 
OVAL. Resembling shape of egg. 
OVALBU'MEN. Egg-albumen. 
OVARAL'GIA (o-var-al'-je-ah). Pain in ovary. 
OVA'RIAL, See Ovarian. 
OVAREC'TOMY. See Ovariectomy. 
OVA'RIAN (o-va'-ri-an). Pertaining to an ovary. 
OVARIEC'TOMY (o-var-e-ek'-to-rne). Removal of ovary. 
OVA'RIOCELE (o-va'-re-d-sel). Ovarian hernia. 
OVARIOCYE'SIS. Ovarian pregnancy. 
OVARIOCENTE'SIS (6-va-ri-6-sen-te'-sis). Ovarian perforation. 
OVARIOT'OM Y (6-va-re-ot'-6-me). Removal of portion or whole 
of ovary. 
OVARI'TIS (o-va-ri'-tis). Ovarian Inflammation. 
O'VARY. Female organ of generation, secreting the ovules 
before fecundation. 
OV'EN (uv'-en). Boxlike arrangement for heating purposes. 
O'VIDUCT (o'-ve-dukt). Canal by means of which the ova 
leaves the ovary; Fallopian tube. 
OVIFICATION (o-vif-ik-a'-shun). Formation of ova. 
O'VIFORM (o'-vi-form). Having shape of an egg. 
OVINA'TION (ov-in-a'-shun). Inocculation with virus obtained 
from sheep affected with pox. 
OVIP'ARUS. Applied to animals laying eggs. 
O'VULA (o'-vu-la). See Ovum. 
OV'ULAR (6v'-u-lar). Pertaining to the ovum. 
OVULA'TION (o-vu-la'-shun). Ovular formation and discharge. 
O'VULE (o'-vul). Ovum before fecundation. 
O'VULUM. See Ovum. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL O'VUM (d'-vum). Egg-cell which fecundates upon contact with 
semen during coitus. 
OX'ALATE (oks'-al-at). Salt of oxalic acid and a base. 
OXALE'MIA. Abnormal amount of oxalic acid in the blood. 
OXAL'IC AC'ID. Toxic derivative of action of nitric acid on 
starches. 
OXALU'RIA (oks-al-u'-re-ah). Urine impregnated with oxalate 
of calcium. 
OXIDA'TION (oks-i-da'-shun). Process of turning into an oxide. 
OX'IDE (ox'-ld). A compound of two parts, one of which is 
oxygen. 
OXYCEPHA'LIA. Monster with oblong head, somewhat re- 
sembling an egg. 
OXYESTHE'SIA (oks-e-es-the'-ze-ah). Abnormal tactile per- 
ceptibility. 
OX'YGEN (oks'-e-jen). Gas in the atmosphere essential to life; 
used to advantage in diseases of the lungs. 
OXYGENA'TION (oks-e-jen-a'-shun). Process of impregnating 
a substance with oxygen. 
OX'YMEL (oks-e-mel). Applied to several compounds in 
which honey is the chief constituent; honey and acetic 
acid. 
OXYO'PIA. Unusual perceptibility of sight. 
OXYPHONTA (oks-e-fo'-ne-ah). Unusual harshness and pierc- 
ing state of voice. 
OXYTOCTC (pks-e-tos'-ik). An agent contracting uterus for 
fetal expulsion. 
OXYU'RIS VERMICULO'SIS. Rectal nematoid worm. 
OZE'NA. Offensive exudation from nose due to small ulcers. 
O'ZONE (<y-zdn). A valuable antiseptic. Potent oxidizing 
agent. 
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PAB'ULUM. See Aliment. 
PACHE'MIA (pak-e'-me-ah). Thickened state of the blood. 
PACHYBLEPH'ARON (pak-e-blef-ar-on). Palpebral thickness 
and induration. 
PACHYCEPHALTC. Pertaining to pachycephalus. 
PACHYCEPH'ALUS. Thick skulled. 
PACHYDER'MATOCELE, Tumor due to hypertrophy of skin. 
PACHYDER'MATOUS (pak-e-der'-mat-us). Pertaining to or 
resembling pachydermia. 
PACHYDER'MIA (pak-e-der'-me-ah). Thick, indurated state 
of skin. 
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PACHYLO'SIS (pak-e-16'-sis). Abnormal growth or hyper- 
trophy of outer skin. 
PACHYMENINGI'TIS (pak-e-men-in-j!'-tis). Inflammation of 
dura mater. 
PACK'ING (pak'-ing). Wrapping a patient in wet cloths. 
PAD. A bolster or cushion. 
PAS-. See Pe-. 
PAGENSTECH'ER’S OINT'MENT. Mixture of vaseline and 
yellow oxide of mercury. 
PAG'ET’S DISEASE'. Cancerous disease of the breast. 
PAIN (pan). An abnormal sensation transmitted by the 
nerves, causing suffering. 
PAINS (panz). Labor. 
PAINT'ER’S COL'IC. Disease of painters due to lead poison- 
ing. 
PAL'ATE. Upper wall of mouth. 
PAL'ATE, SOFT. Posterior extremity of palate. 
PAL'ATINE (pal'-at-in). Pertaining to the palate. 
PALATI'TIS (pal-at-i'-tis). Inflammation of the palate. 
PALATOGLOS'SAL (pal-at-6-glos'-al). Having reference to 
both palate and tongue. 
PALATOGNA'THUS (pal-at-og-na'-thus). Palatine Assure. 
PALATOR'RAPHY (pal-at-or'-anfe). Joining margins of a pal- 
atine fissure. 
PALATOS'CHISIS (pal-at-os'-kis-is). Division of palate. 
PALE (pal). Whitish complexion due to sickness. 
PALINDRO'MIA. Relapse; second onslaught of a disease. 
PAL'LIATIVE (pal'-i-a-tiv). Agent affording temporary relief. 
PAL'LOR. Unhealthy colorless complexion. 
PALM. The side of the hand upon which the fingers fold. 
PAL'MAR. Pertaining to the palm. 
PALMA'RIS. Applied to a number of muscles of the hand. 
PALMA'RIS MAG'NUS. Muscle of forearm. 
PAL'MATURE. Fingers joined by a thin sheet of skin like 
foot of duck. 
PAL'MIPED. Toes joined by thin sheet of skin like foot of 
duck. 
PAL'PABLE (pal'-pa-bl). Easily discernible. 
PALPA'TION (pal-pa'-shun). Sounding with the hand, as for 
a lung cavity. 
PAL'PEBRA, The eyelid. 
PALPE'BRAL (pal-pe'-bral). Pertaining to the palpebrse. 
PAL'PITATE (pal'-pit-at). Abnormally rapid pulsation as of 
the heart. 
PAL'SY (pawl'-se). Paralysis. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PAL'UDAL. Relating to swamps. 
PAL'UDAL FEWER. See Malaria. 
PALUSTRAL. Resembling malaria. 
PAMPIN'IFORM (pam-pin'-a-form). Resembling a tendril. 
PAN-. Prefix signifying all. 
PANACEA (pan-as-e'-ah). A universal remedy; used for any 
disease. 
PANA'DO (pan-a'-do). Wet crumbled bread of mush-like con- 
sistency. 
PANARTHRITIS. Inflammation of all the joints. 
PAN'AX. Demulcent root of China. 
PAN'CREAS. Gland at posterior wall of stomach. 
PANCREATAL'GIA, Pain in the pancreatic gland. 
PANCREATECTOMY. Removal of pancreatic gland, 
PANCREATTC. Pertaining to pancreas. 
PAN'CREATIN (pan'-kre-a-tin). Secretion of pancreatic gland; 
digests fats and oils. 
PANCREATITIS (pan-kre-at-i -tis). Inflammation of pancreas. 
PANCREAT'OMY (pan-kre-at'-o-me). Incision of pancreatic 
gland. 
PANCREATON'CUS. Tumor of pancreatic gland. 
PANCREATOT'OMY. Incision of pancreatic gland, 
PANCREECTOMY (pan-kre-ek-to-me). Removal of pancreatic 
gland. 
PANDEMIC. Epidemic involving the population of a very 
large area. 
PANDICULATION (pan-dic-u-la'-shun). See Oscitation. 
PANG. A rapid piercing pain. 
PANIDRO'SIS (pan-id-ro'-sis). Complete perspiration. 
PANNEURITIS (pan-nu-ri'-tis). General inflammation of the 
nerves. 
PANNIC'ULUS. Thin membranous sheet. 
PAN'NUS. Pelical covering cornea. 
PANOPHO'BIA (pan-6-fo'-be-ah). Undefined fear and suspicion 
of everything. 
PANOPHTHAL'MIA. See Panopthalmitis. 
PANOPHTHALMITIS (pan-off-thal-mi'-tis). Complete inflam- 
mation of eye-ball. 
PANOTITIS (pan-6-ti'-tis). Inflammation involving entire 
ear. • 
PANPHO'BIA (pan-fo'-be-ah). See Panophobia. 
PANSPER'MIA (pan-sper'-me-ah). Doctrine that bacteria are 
in every portion of the globe. 
PANSPER'MISM. See Panspermia. 
PANTAMORPH'IC (pan-ta-morf'-ik). Completely deformed. 
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PANTANENCEPH'ALUS. A monster without any brain 
whatever. 
PANTATRO'PHIA (pan-tat-ro'-fe-ah). Atrophy involving the 
entire system. 
PAP'AIN. Product of papaw juice; a solvent of albumin. 
PAPA'VER (pa-va'-ver). Poppy. 
PA'PAW (paw'-paw). Fruit of tropical plant; see Papain. 
PAPIL'LA (pap-il'-ah). Nipple-shaped prominence, as papilla 
of skin. 
PAP'ILLARY. Related to the papillae. 
PAPIL'LIFORM. Resembling papillae. Optic disc. 
PAPILLI'TIS (pap-il-i'-tis). Inflammation of optic disc. 
PAPILLO'M A. Abnormal growth of papillae of skin. 
PAP'PUS. Fuzzy growth on face; primitive beard. 
PAPU'LAR, Relating to a papule. 
PAP'ULE (pap'-ul). A pimple. 
PARABLEP'SIS (par-ab-lep'-sis), Distorted or incorrect sight. 
PARABU'LIA (par-ab-u'-le-ah). Unnatural state of will power. 
PARABYS'MA (par-ab-iz'-mah). Local swelling. 
PARACENTE'SIS (pa»-as-en-te'-sis). Incision of a cavity. 
PARACINE'SIS (par-as-i-ne'-sis). Derangement of muscular 
movements. 
PARACOLPI'TIS (par-a-col-pi'-tis). Inflammation about the 
vagina. 
PARAC'OPE (par-ak'-o-pe). In a maniacal state. 
PARACU'SIS (par-ak-u'-sis), Impaired sense of hearing. 
PARACYE'SIS (par-ah-si-e'-sis). See Extra Uterine Pregnancy. 
PAR'AFFIN. Distillation product of petroleum, resembling 
white wax. 
PARAGEU'SIS (par-ah-gu'-sis). Deception of sense of taste. 
PARAGLOB'ULIN. Constituent of plasmine, q. v. 
PARAGLOS'SA. Swelling of the tongue. 
PARAGRAPH'IA (par-ag-raf-e-ah). Condition in which incor- 
rect words are written. 
PARALA'LIA (par-al-fi'-le-ah). Hesitating inarticulate utter- 
ance. 
PARAL'BUMIN (par-al'-bfl-min). Albuminoid in secretionst)f 
ovarian cysts. 
PARAL'DEHYDE, Soporific and anodyne substance. 
PARALEX'IA (par-al-eks'-e-ah). Not capable of reading 
properly. 
PARALGE'SIA. Deceptive sensation, as of a pain. 
PARAL'GIA. See Paralgesia. 
RARAL'YSIS (par-al'-is-is). Loss of volition or sensation, in- 
volving one or more parts. PARAL'YSIS AG'ITANS. Form of paralysis with abnormal 
trembling. 
PARALYTIC (par-al-it'-ik). Pertaining to paralysis. 
PARAMASTI'TIS (par-a-mas-ti'-tis). Inflammation of tissues 
of breasts. 
PARAME'NIA (par-am-e'-ne-ah). Irregularities in the men- 
strual flow. 
PARAMETRI'TIS (par-a-me-tri'-tls). Inflammation of the 
uterine appendages. 
PARAMNE'SIA. Inability to define words due to forgetfulness. 
PARAMORPH'IA (par-a-morph'-e-ah). Structural develop- 
ment. 
PAR AMORPH'INE (par-a-morph'-en). See Thebaine. 
PARAMOSIN'OGEN. Albuminoid of muscle-plasma. 
PAR ANEPHRI'TIS. Inflammation of triangular body above 
each kidney. 
PARANOI'A (par-ah-noi'-ah). A form of chronic mental aber- 
ration. 
PARAPAR'ESIS (par-ah-par'-es-is). Paralysis involving portion 
of lower extremities. 
PARAPHA'SIA (par-af-a'-se-ah). Incorrect application of words 
during speech. 
PARAPH'IA (par-af-e-ah), Unnatural acuity of sense of touch. 
PARAPHIMO'SIS. Preputial strangulation of glans penis at 
base of latter. 
PARAPHO'NIA (par-ah-fo'-ne-ah). Unnatural sound of voice. 
PARAPHRBNI'TIS (par-af-ren-i'-tis). Inflammation of dia- 
phragm. 
PARAPLAS'MA. Deformity. 
PARAPLAS'TIC. Favoring or tending to unnatural growth. 
PARAPLEC'TIC (par-ah-plek'-tik). One affected with para- 
plegia. 
PARAPLE'GIA (par-ah-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis involving lower 
portion of body. 
PARAPLEX'IA. See Paraplegia. Mild apopleptic seizure. 
PARAP'SIS (par-ap'-sis). Morbid sense of touch. 
PARASECRETION (par-ah-se-kre'-shun). Excessive secretion 
of humors of body. 
PAR'ASITE (par'-a-sit). Organism owing its life to the body to 
which it is attached. 
PARASITIC (par-as-it'-ic). Pertaining to or resembling a 
parasite. 
PARASITICIDE (par-as-it'-is-id). Agent opposed to parasites. 
PARASPA'DIA (par-as-pa'-de-ah). Lateral urethral opening. 
PARASTATADENI'TIS. See Prostatitis. 
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PARATRIM'MA. Inflammation due to rubbing of parts. 
PARAXAN'THINE (par-aks-an'-thin). A urinary leucomaine. 
PAREC'TAMA (par-ek'-tam-ah). Expanded condition of a part. 
PAREGOR'IC (par-e-gor'-ik). Tincture opii campb. 
PAREI'RA BRAV'A (par-i'-rah). Root employed in genito- 
urinary diseases. 
PARENCEPH'ALIS. The cerebellum. 
PARENCEPHALI'TIS. Inflammation of the cerebellum. 
PARENCEPH'ALOCELE. Hernia of the cerebellum. 
PAREN'CHYMA (par-en'-kim-ah). Texture or substance of an 
organ. 
PARENCHYMATI'TIS. Inflammation of parenchyma. 
PARENCHYM'ATOUS!(par-en-kim'-at-us). Pertaining to par- 
enchyma. 
PAR'ESIS (par'-es-ls). Mild paralytic stroke. 
PARESTHE'SIA (par-es-the'-se-ah). Disordered tactility in 
which sensation is conveyed incorrectly, as the hands 
feeling much larger than they are, etc, 
PARESTHET'IC (par-es-thet'-ik), Pertaining to paresthesia. 
PARETTC (par-et'-ik). Pertaining to or having paresis. 
PAKEU'NIA (par-oo'-ne-ah), Sexual intercourse; see Coitus. 
PARIDRO'SIS (par-ld-ro'-sis). Excessive sweating. 
PARI'ETAL (par-i'-e-tal). Pertaining to a wall. 
PARI'ETIS (par-i-et-is). See Parietal. 
PARIETA'LIA. See Parietal Bones. 
PARI'ETAL BONES. Two corresponding lateral bones of the 
head including top of skull not belonging to frontal or 
occipital bones. 
PARTS GREEN. Compound of acetate of copper and arseni- 
ous acid. 
PARK'INSON’S DISEASE. See Paralysis Agitans. 
PAR ODYNTA (par-o-din'-e-ah). Abnormal pain during child 
birth. 
PARODON*TIDES (par-o-don'-tid-ez). Small gingival abscesses. 
PAROMPHAL'OCELE (par-om-fal'-o-sel). Hernia in umbilical 
region. 
PARONI'RIA (par-on-i'-re-ah). See Nightmare. 
PARONYCHTA (par-on-ik'-e-ah). Inflammation of eponych- 
ium. 
PARO'PIUM (par-6'-pe-um). Shield to shade the eyes from a 
light. 
PAROP'SIS (par-op'-sis). Imperfect, illusive vision. 
PARORCHIDTUM (par-or-kid'-i-um). Abnormal position of 
testicle. 
PAROS'MIA Perversion of sense of smell. PAROS'TIA (par-os'-te-ah). Incomplete or partial ossification. 
PAROT IC. See Parotid. 
PAROTTD, Near the ear. Applied to a gland beneath the ear. 
PAROTIDITIS. See Parotitis. 
PAROTITIS. Inflammation of the parotid gland; mumps. 
PAR'OXYSM (par'-oks-izm) Advance to crisis of disease; a 
sudden attack, as a coughing spell; convulsion. 
PAEOXYS'MAL (par-oks-is'-malj. Pertaining to paroxysm. 
PARS'LEY. Diuretic and emmenagogue. 
PARTHENOGEN'ESIS. Pregnancy not due to coitus. 
PARTURIENT (pnr-tu'-ri-ent). Gravid. 
PARTURIFACIENT (par-tvi-rif-a'-si-ent). Tending to assist 
labor. 
PARTURITION (par-tu-rish'-un). Normal labor. 
PARU'LIS (par-u'-lis). A gingival ulcer. 
PARU'RIA. Disordered secretion of urine. 
PAR'VOLINE. A ptomaine of putrefaction. 
PAR'VULE (parv'-yul . A small pill comprising minute doses 
for frequent repetition. 
PAR VA'GUM, The pneumo-gastrie nerve. 
PAS'SION. Heated anger; emotion. Feverish desire for 
coitus, 
PAS'SIVE (pas'-iv). Quiet; unresisting; inactive. 
PAoTE An exceedingly thick sticky fluid. 
PAS TIL. See Pastille. 
PASTILLE (pas'-til). Tablet; troche; sweetened medicated 
lozenge. 
PATCH. Small discoloration of skin. 
PATEL'LA 'pat-eT-lah). Knee-cap; small flat bone over knee- 
joint. 
PATEL'LAR. Pertaining to patella. 
PATHE'MA (path-e'-mah). A diseased state. 
PATHKMATOL'OGY, See Pathology. 
PATHET'IC MUS'CLE (path-et'-ik). Muscle of the eye, so 
named on account of its property of depicting passions. 
PATH'ETISM (path'-et-izm). Hypnotism. 
PATH'IC (path'-ik). Pertaining to disease, as pathology. 
PATHOGEN'ESIS (path-o-jen'-e-sis>. Growth of disease. 
PATHOGENTC (path-o-jen'-ik). Prolific of disease. 
PATHOG'ENY (path-oj'-e-ne). See Pathogenesis. 
P' T JOGNOMONTC (path-og-no-monMk). Applied to symp- 
toms which are especially indicative of a certain disease. 
P ATHOG'R APHY. Description of diseases. 
PA HOLOG'ICAL (path-o-loj'-l-kal). Pertaining to pathology. 
PATHOL'OGY (path-ol'-o-je). Science relating to diseases. 
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PATHOL/YSIS (path-ol'-is-is). Decomposition of tissues. 
PATHONO'MIA, Scientific study of diseases and their laws. 
PATHOPHO'BIA (path-d-fo'-be-ah). Abnormal fear of disease. 
PATHOPOIE'SIS (path-o-poi-e'-sis). Production of disease. 
PA'TIENT (pa'-shent). A physician’s client; one being at- 
tended for ill-health. 
PAT'ULOUS (pat'-u-lus). Open. 
PAUNCH (pawnch). The abdomen and viscera. 
PA'VY’S DISEASE', Periodical appearance of albumin in the 
urine. 
PEAR'LY BOD'IES. See Bird-nest Cells. 
PEC'CANT (pek'-ant). Morbid; impregnated with impurities. 
PECTINE'US. Flat thigh-muscle. 
PEC'TORAL. Pertaining to the breast. 
PECTORA'LIS (pek-tor-a'-lis). Applied to several thoracic 
muscles. 
PECTORIL'OQUY (pek-tor-ll'-o-kwe). Chest-sound resembling 
the voice, heard while using stethoscope over diseased 
chest area. 
PE'DAL (pe'-dal). Pertaining to the foot, 
PED'ERASTY (ped'-er-as-te). Applied to coitus with youths. 
PEDIAL'GIA (ped-e-al'-je-ah). Pain in the foot. 
PEDIAT'RXCS (ped-e-at'-rlks). Science of diseases of children. 
PED'ICLE (ped'-ik-l). Constricted neck of a tumor. 
PEDIC'ULAR (ped-ik'-u-lar). Pertaining to a pedicle, 
PEDICULA'TION. Sub-cutaneous Infection of lice. 
PEDICULO'SIS (ped-ik-u-ld'-sis). Cutaneous irritation due to 
lice. 
PEDIC'ULUS (ped-ik'-u-lus). A louse. 
PEDICURE. One treating the feet; a chiropodist. 
PEDILW'VIUM fped-il-u'-ve-um). Foot-bath, 
PEDIONAL'GIA. See Pedialgia. 
PEDUN'CLE (ped-unk'-l). Constricted neck of an organ by 
which it is joined to a part. 
BEDUNCULA'TION (ped-unk-u-la'-shun). State of betog 
pedunculated. 
PEDUNCU'LAR (ped-unk'-u-lar). Relating to a peducle. 
PEINOTHER'APY. Curing a disease by keeping patient 
hungry. 
PELLA'GRA (pel-a'-grah). An Italian skin disease. 
PELLETIERTNE (pel-et-e-er'-in). Alkaloid of pomegranate, 
used as an anthelmintic. 
PEL'LICLE (pel'-ik-l). A delicate membrane. Superficial 
film on certain liquids after standing. 
PEL'LITORY (peT-it-o-re). Root of pyrethrum. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PELVIC. Pertaining to the pelvis. 
PELVIM'ETER. Instrument for measuring the pelvis. 
PELVIM'ETRY (pel-vim'-e-tre). Science of using the pelvim- 
eter. 
PELVIOT'OMY (pel-vi-ot'-o-me). Pelvic section; see Symphys- 
iotomy. 
PELVIS. Bony structure immediately below abdomen. 
PELYCOG'RAPHY. Description of pelvis. 
PELYCOL'OGY (pel-e-col'-o-je). Scientific treatise on pelvis. 
PEM'PHIGUS (pem'-flg-us). Disease of skin with appearance 
of bullse. 
PENDIN'SKI UL'CER. See Furunculus Orientalis. 
PEN'DULOUS AB'DOMEN. Flabby hanging down of ab- 
domen. 
PENETRATING (pen-e-tra'-ting). Piercing; passing through 
surface. 
PENICIL'LIUM. Species of fungi. 
PE'NILE (pe'-nil). Pertaining to the penis. 
PE'NIS (pe'-nis). Male organ inserted in vagina during coitus. 
PENITIS (pe-ni'-tis). Inflammation of penis. 
PENJ'DEH SORE. See Furunculus Orientalis. 
PENNYROYAL (pen-e-roi'-al). See Hedeoma. 
PEOT'OMY (pe-ot'-o-me). Removal of penis. 
PE'PO 'pe'-po). Pumpkin seed; an anthelmintic. 
PEP'PER. A stimulant to digestion; see Piper. 
PEP'PERMINT. Distilled oil from leaves of mentha piperita; 
used to advantage in intestinal flatus; stimulant. 
PEP'SIN. Chief constituent of gastric juice, A scaly prepara, 
tion from mucous membrane of stomach of hog, calves, etc. 
PEPSIN'OGEN (pep-sin'-o-jen). Substance which develops 
into pepsin. 
PEPTIC (pep'-tik). Pertaining to or assisting digestion. 
PEPTONE. Substance resulting from digestion of an albu- 
minoid by pepsin. 
PEPTONE'MIA (pep-ton-e'-me-ah). Peptones in the blood. 
PEPTONIZED (pep'-ton-leed). Changed into peptones. 
PEPTONU'RIA (pep-ton-Q'-re-ah). Peptones in the urine. 
PERACEPH'ALUS. Headless monster with imperfectly formed 
chest. i 
PERACUTE'\per-ak-ut/). Very sharp or acute, 
PERCEPTION (per-sep'-shun). Observation. 
PERCOLATION (per-ko-la'-shun). Filtration. 
PBR'COLATOR (per'-ko-la-tor). Apparatus for percolation. 
PERCUS'SION (per-kus'-shun). Tapping the body with the 
bauds to learu condition of part investigated. 
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PER'FORANS fper'-fo-ranz). Perforating. 
PERFORA'TION (per-for-a'-shun). Piercing; penetration, 
PERFORATOR (per'-for-a-tor). An instrument used in cranial 
surgery. 
PERIAL'GIA. Abnormal pain. 
PERIARTERITIS. Inflammation of superficial coat of ar- 
tery. 
PERIARTHRI'TIS. Inflammation about a joint. 
PERIARTIC'ULAR (per-e-ar-tik'-u-lar). About a joint. 
PERIBLEP'SIS. Maniacal, expressionless stare. 
PERICAR'DIAC (per-e-kar'-de-ak). Pertaining to the pericar- 
dium. 
PERICARDIOT'OMY. Incision of pericardium. 
PERICARDI'TIS (per-e-kar-di'-tis). Inflammation of pericar- 
dium. 
PERICAR'DIUM (per-e-kar'-de-um). Membrane enveloping 
the heart. 
PERICE'CAL (per-e-se'-kal). About the cecum. 
PERICHOLOUS. Excessive bilious secretion. 
PERICHONDRI'TIS (per-e-kon-dri'-tis). Inflammation of per- 
ichondrium. 
PERICHON'DRIUM (per-e-kon'-dri-um). Membrane of fibrous 
nature surrounding cartilage. 
PERICHOROIDAL. About choioid or middle coat of eye. 
PERIC'LASIS (per-ik'-las-is). Fracture in which injured part 
is broken into a number of small pieces. 
PERICOLONI'TIS (per-e-kol-6-n!'-tis). Inflammation about 
colon. 
PERICOLPITIS (per-e-kol-pi'-tis). Inflammation around 
vagina. 
PERICON'CHAL (per-e-kon'-kal). Around the aural cavity. 
PERICOR'NEAL (per-e-kor'-ne-al). Around the cornea. 
PERICR A'NIUM (per-e-kra'ne-um). Membrane around skull. 
PERICYSTITIS (per-e-sis-ti'-tis). Inflammation around blad- 
der. 
PERIDESMI'TIS (per-e-des-mi'-tis). Inflammation of perides- 
mium. 
PERIDES'MIUM (per-e-des'-me-um). Membranous sheathe 
enveloping a ligament. 
PERIDID'YMIS (per-e-did'-im-is). Testicular covering. 
PERIDIDYMI'TIS (per-e-did-e-mi'-tis). Inflammation of peri- 
didymus. 
PERIGLOT'TIS (per-e-glot'-is). Membranous covering of tongue. 
PERIHEPATITIS (per-e-hep-at-i'-tis). Inflammation of mem- 
branous envelope of liver. 
POCKET MEDICAL PERILARYNGITIS (per-c-lar-in-ji'-tis). Inflammation about 
larynx. 
PERILYMPH (per'-e-limf). Thin, transparent fluid about 
membranous labyrinth of ear. 
PERIMENINGITIS (per-e-men-in-ji'-tis). Same as Pachymen- 
ingitis. 
PERIM'ETER. Circumference of a plane body. 
PERIMETRI'TIS (per-e-me-tri'-tis). Inflammation about the 
uterus. 
PERIMYS'IUM (per-c-mis'-i-um). Tissue enveloping the mus- 
cles. 
PERINE'AL (per-in-e'-al). Pertaining to the perineum. 
PERINE'OCELE (per-in-e'-d-sCd). Hernia of perineum. 
PERINE'OPLASTY. Perineal surgery for restoring lacerated 
perineum. 
PERINEOR'KAPHY. Suturing ruptured perineum. 
PERINEPH'RIC (per-e-nef-rik). Around the kidneys. 
PERINEPHRITIS (per-in-e-fri'-tis). Perenephricinflammation. 
PERINE'UM. Space between anus and genital organs bounded 
on the right and left by inner side of thigh. 
PERIOC'ULAR SPACE (per-e-ok'-u-lar spas). Intervening 
space between eye-ball and orbit. 
PE'RIOD (pe'-ri-od). A certain time. 
PERIODICAL (pe-re-od'-i-kl). Applied to intermittent fever. 
PERIODONTITIS. Membranous inflammation of tooth socket. 
PERIOR'BITAL (per-C-or'-bit-al). About the orbit. 
PERIORBITIS. Inflammation of tissues around orbit. 
PERIORCHITIS (por-e-or-ki-tis). Inflammation of membran- 
ous covering of testes. 
PERIOSTEUM. White fibrous covering of bones. 
PERIOSTITIS (per-e-os-ti'-tis). Inflammation of periosteum. 
PERIOSTO'MA (per-e-os-to-mah). Bony growth on periosteum. 
PERIOSTO'SIS (per-e-os-td'-sis). Growth of periostoma. 
PERIOTIC (per-e-ot'-lk). Around the ear. 
PERIPH'ERAL (per-if-er-al). Pertaining to the periphery. 
PERIPHERY (per-if'-er-e). The circumference. 
PERIPLEURITIS (per-e-plu-ri'-tis). Inflammation about the 
pleura. 
PERIPROCTITIS (per-e-prok-ti'-tis). Inflammation of tissue 
about anus. 
PERIPROSTATTC (per-e-pros-tat'-tic). Around the prostate. 
PERIPROSTATITIS (per-e-pros-ta-tP-tis). Inflammation 
around the prostate. 
PERISCOP'IC (per-is-kop'-ik). Applied to concavo-convex 
lenses. 
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PERISTAL/SIS. "Worm-like movement of the intestines. 
PERISTAL'TIC. Pertaining to peristalsis. 
PERIS'TOLE. See Peristalsis. 
PERISTRO'MA. Mucous intestinal coat. 
PERITENDIN'EUM (per-e-ten-din'-e-urn). Tissue covering a 
tendon. 
PERIT'OMY (per-it'-d-ml). Operation removing a portion of 
conjunctiva for corneal opacity. 
PERITONEAL (per-it-on-e'-al). Pertaining to the periton- 
eum. 
PERITONE'UM (per-it-on-e'-urn). Serous membranous lining 
of abdominal cavity and covering viscera. 
PERITONITIS (per-it-on-I'-tis). Inflammation of peritoneum. 
PERITYPHLITIS (per-it-if-li'-tis). Inflammation about cecum. 
PERIVAS'CULAR. About a vessel. 
PERIVASCIILI'TIS. Inflammation around a vessel. 
PERIVIS'CERAL (per-vis'-ser-al). About the viscera. 
PERIZO'MA. A girdle; abdominal band. 
PER'MANENT TEETH. Last teeth. 
PERNICIOUS (per-nish'-us). Destructive to life. 
PERNIC'IOUS ANE'MIA. Gradual anemic wasting away. 
PER'NIO (per'-ne-d). See Chilblain. 
PEROBRA'CHIUS (per-6-bnV-ke-us). Deformity or absence of 
arms. 
PER ACEPHALU3 (per-d-sef-al-us). Having malformed head. 
PEROCHI'RUS (per-6-ki'-rus). Malformation of hand. 
PEROM'ELUS (pe-rom'-el-us). Monster with dwarfed arms or 
legs. 
PERONE'AL (per-d-ne'-al). Pertaining to the peroneus. 
PERONE'US (per-6-ne'-us). Muscle of the leg. 
PER'OPUS (per'-d-pus). Pedal deformity. 
PERO'SIS (per-d'-sis). Applied to parts Imperfectly formed. 
PEROSO'MUS (per-d-sd'-mus). Monster with malformed trunk. 
PEROXIDE (per-oks'-id). An oxide with the greatest amount 
of oxidation. 
PEROXIDE OF HYDROGEN. An antiseptic fluid. 
PERPLICA'TION (per-ple-ka'-shun). A method of arterial 
ligation. 
PERSPIRATION. Sweat. 
PERTUS'SIS (per-tus'-sis). Whooping cough; an acute con- 
tagious disease with spasmodic cough. 
PERUWIAN BARK (pe-ru'-ve-an). See Cinchona. 
PERVIGIL'IUM (per-vlj-il'-e-um). Inability to sleep. 
PES. The foot. 
PES'SARY (pes'-sa-re). Uterine supporter. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PESSI'M A (pes-si'-mah). A pustular disease of the skin. 
PEST. The plague, q. v. 
PESTIF'EROUS (pes-tif'-er-us). Pertaining to or prolific of a 
pest. 
PEST'ILENCE. See Pest. 
PES'TILENT. Resembling a pest. 
PES'TLE (pes'-l). Bulbous rod for grinding and mixing sub- 
stances in a mortar. 
PETE'CHIA (pe-te'-ke-ah). Circumscribed cutaneous spots of a 
purplish color. 
PETTT (pet'-lt). Small. 
PETIT’S OPERATTON. A mode of herniotomy. 
PETRIFACTION (pet-rif-ak'-shun). Morbid change to a petrous 
substance. 
PETROLA'TUM. Ointment prepared from petroleum; a 
popular remedy. 
PETROL'EUM. Coal-oil, internally it is an expectorant, 
locally a stimulant. 
PETRO'SAL (pe-tro'-sal). Petrous portion of temporal bone. 
PE'TROUS (pe'-trus). Pertaining to stone; stony. 
PHACI'TIS (fa-si'-tis). Inflammation of the capsule of the 
crystalline lens. 
PHACOM ALA'CIA (fa-ko-mal-a'-se-ah). Softening of the crys- 
talline lens. 
PHACOSCLERO'SIS (fa-ko'-skle-ro'-sis). Sclerotic affection of 
crystalline lens. 
PHAGEDE'NA (faj-ed-e'-nah). Ulcerous affection with eating 
away of tissues. 
PHAKI'TIS (fa-kl'-tis). See Phacitis. 
PHALACRO'SIS. Baldness. 
PHALAN'GES (fa-lan'-jez). Articulated bones of fingers and 
toes, 
PHA'LANX. Singular of phlanges, q. v. 
PHALLAL'GIA (fal-al'-je-ah). Penile pain. 
PHAL'LIC. Pertaining to the penis, 
PHALLI'TIS (fal-i'-tis). Inflammation of penis. 
PHALLODYNTA (fal-o-din'-e-ah). Pain in the penis. 
PHAL'LOID (fal'-oid). Resembling the penis. 
PHALLON'CUS (fal-ong'-kus). Penile tumor. 
PHALLO'PLASTY. Plastic surgery of the penis. 
PHAL'LUS (fal'-us). The penis. 
PHANTOM (fan'-tom). A manikin. An illusive vision. 
PHANTOM TU'MOR. Abdominal distension indicating 
pregnancy or tumor, but which is simply intestinal flatus. 
PHAR'MACAL (far'-raak-l). Pertaining to pharmacy. 
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PHARMACEUTICAL (far-mah-su'-tik-kal). Pertaining to 
pharmacy. 
PHARMACEUTIST (far-mah-su'-tist). See Pharmacist. 
PHAR'MACIST (far'-mah-sist), A druggist; one who makes a 
business of compounding drugs. 
PHARMACOGNO'SIS. Science relating to medicines. 
PHARMACOLOGY (phar-ma-kol'-o-je). Treatise on the effect 
of various medicines. 
PHARMACOPE'IA (far-ma-ko-pe'-yah). An authoritative book 
describing preparation of medicines. 
PHAR'MACY. A drug-store. The science of drugs and making 
preparations therefrom. 
PHARYNGAL'GIA (far-ing-al'-je-ah). Pain in the pharynx. 
PHARYNGEAL. Pertaining to the pharynx. 
PHARYNGECTOMY. Fractional removal of pharynx. 
PHARYNGIS'MUS (far-in-jiz'-mus). Spasmodic pharyngeal 
contractions. 
PHARYNGITIS (far-in-jl'-tis). Inflammation of the pharynx. 
PHARYN'GOCELE (far-in'-go-sel). Enlargement of upper 
portion of pharynx. 
PHARYNGODYN'IA (far-in-go-din'-e-ah). Pain in the pharynx. 
PHARYNGOL'OGY (far-in-gol'-o-je). Scientific treatise on the 
pharynx. 
PHARYNGOPLE'GIA (far-in-go-ple'-je-ah). Pharyngeal paraly- 
sis. 
PHARYNGOS'COPY (far-in-gos'-ko-pe). Investigating con- 
dition of pharynx, 
PHARYN'GOSPASM (far-in'-go-spasm). Convulsion contrac- 
tions of pharynx. 
PHARYN'GOTOME. Instrument used in pharyngotomy. 
PHARYNGOT'OMY (far-in-got'-d-me). Cutting into the phar- 
ynx. 
PHAR'YNX (far'-inks). Musculo-membranous canal through 
which food passes on its way to the stomach. 
PHENAC'ETIN (fen-as'-et-in). A valuable coal-tar product; an 
analgesic and antipyretic. 
PHENGOPHO'BIA (fen-gd-fd'-be-ah). Morbid fear of light. 
PHE'NOL (fe'-nol). Carbolic acid. 
PHENOM'ENON (fe-nora'-e-non). A remarkable change of 
any part of the body, A symptom or indication of disease. 
PHEN'YL (fen'-ll). Antiseptic powder obtained from carbolic 
acid. 
PHIAL fi'-al). A small bottle; see Vial. 
PHIMO'SIS (fi-md'rsis). Inability to uncover: glans penis on 
account of constriction of prepuce in front of same. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PHLEBEC'TASIS (fle-bek'-tas-is). Vascular dilatation of veins. 
PHLEBECTO'PIA (fle-bek-to'-pe-ah). Malposition of veins. 
PHLEBIS'MUS (fle-biz'-mus). Bulging or swelling of veins 
from plethora. 
PHLEBPTIS (fle-bi'-tis). Inflammation of veins. 
PHLEBOG'RAPHY (fleb-og'-ra-fe). Description of the veins. 
PHLEB'OLITH (fleb'-o-lith). Stone forming in a vein. 
PHLEBOL'OGY (fleb-ol'-o-je). Scientific treatise on veins. 
PHLEBORRHA'GIA (fleb-or-a'-je-ah). Escape of blood from a 
vein. 
PHLEBORRHEX'IS (fleb-or-eks'-is), Veinous rupture. 
PHLEBOTHROMBO'SIS. Coagulated clot in vein. 
PHLEBOT'OMIST. One who bleeds his patients by opening 
the veins. 
PHLEBOTOMY. Incision of vein; venesection. 
PHLEGM (flem). Mucus expectorated from throat. Excre- 
mentitious humor. 
PHLEGMA'SIA (fleg-ma'-se-ah). Febrile inflammation. 
PHLEGMA'SIA AL'BA DO'LENS. See Milk Leg. 
PHLEGMAT'IC (fleg-mat'-ik). Pertaining to phlegm. Dull; 
sluggish; indifferent. 
PHLEG'MON (fleg'-mon). Inflammation of connective tissue, 
with final suppuration, 
PHLEG'MONOUS (fleg'-mon-us). Resembling phlegmon. 
PHLOGIS'TIC (flo-jis'-tik). Producing inflammation. 
PHLOGO'SIS (flo-go'-sis). Inflammation. 
PHLYCTE'NA (flik-te'-nah). A serous vesicle. 
PHLYCTE'NOID (flik-te'-nold). Having nature of phlyctena. 
PHLYCTEN'ULA (flik-ten'-u-lah). Small phlyctena. 
PHLYCTEN'ULAR (flik-ten'-u-lar). Resembling phlyctenula, 
PHLYC'SIS (flik'-sis). Small phlyctena. 
PHLYZA'CIUM (fli-za'-se-ura). See Phlyctena. 
PHOCOM'ELUS (fo-kom'-e-lus). Limbless monster with hands 
and feet where arms and legs should be. 
PHONA'TION (fo-na'-shun). Using the voice. 
PHON'ICA (fon'-ik-ah). See Phonopathy. 
PHONOPATHY. Diseases involving the organs of voice. 
PHON'OSPASM. Convulsive contractions of the organs of 
voice. 
PHOS'PHATE (fos'-lat). A salt of phosphoric acid and a base. 
PHOSPHAT'IC (fos-fat'-ik). Resembling or pertaining to phos- 
phates. 
PHOSPHORHIDRO'SIS (fos-for-id-ro'-sis). Perspiration of a 
phosphorescent nature, easily perceptible in the dark. 
PHOS'PHORISM. Poisoning from excessive use of phosphorus. 
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PHOSPHORU'RIA (fos-for-ii-re-ah). Urine of a phosphorescent 
nature. 
PHOS'PHORUS (fos'-for-us). A luminous poison obtained from 
bones; a valuable tonic. 
PHOS'PHORUS NECRO'SIS (fos'-for-us ne-kro'-sis). Maxillary 
necrosis from excessive use of phosphorus. 
PHOSPHU'RIA (fos-fu'-re-ah). Abnormal amount of phos- 
phates in urine. 
PHOTAL'GIA (fot-al'-je-ah). Suffering due to light. 
PHOTODYSPHO'RIA (fo-to-dis-fo'-re-ah). Inability to stand 
light. 
PHOTOM'ETER (fo-tom'-e-ter). Instrument used to determine 
the strength and intensity of light. 
PHOTON'OSUS (fo-ton'-6-sus). Disease from intense light, as 
sunlight. 
PHOTOPHO'BIA (fo-to-fo'-be-ah). Morbid fear of light. 
PHO'TOPHORE (fo'-to-for). Minute incandescent light for in- 
vestigating cavities. 
PHOTOP'SIA (fo-top'-se-ah). Perverted perceptibility of light. 
PHOTU'RIA (fo-tu'-re-ah). See Phosphoruria. 
PHRENAL'GIA (fren-al'-je-ah). Melancholiac pain in the 
head. 
PHRENASTHE'NIA (fren-as-the'-ne-ah). Mild paralytic stroke 
involving the diaphragm. 
PHRENE'SIS (fren-e'-sis). Violently delirious. 
PHRENET'IC (fren-et'-lk). Condition of phrenesis, q. v. 
PHREN'IC (fren'-ik). Pertaining to the diaphragm. 
PHREN'ICA (fren'-ik-ah). Diseases of the mind. 
PHRENI'TIS (fren-i'-tis). Cerebral inflammation. Violently 
delirious. 
PHRENOL'OGIST. One versed in phrenology. 
PHRENOL'OGY (fren-ol'-o-je). Doctrine of describing charac- 
ter by various elevations of head. 
PHRENOP'ATHY (fren-op'-a-the). See Phrenica. 
PHRENOPLE'GIA (fren-5-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis of tiie mind. 
PHTHIRI'ASIS (thir-i'-a-sls). Infested with lice. 
PHTHIS'ICAL (tiz'-ik-al). Pertaining to or affected with 
phthisis. 
PHTHISIOL'OGY. Treatise on phthisis. 
PHTHI'SIS (ti'-sis). Tuberculosis of the lung causing pro- 
i. gressive emaciation of body. 
PHTHI'SIS BUL'BI. Ocular atrophy. 
PHYGOGALAC'TIA (fi-go-gal-ak'-te-ah). See Dactifuge. 
PHY'MA (fl'-mah). A small tumor. 
PHY'MATOID (fi'-mat-oid). Having nature of a tubercle. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PHYMATO'SES (fi-mat-o'-sez). Morbid conditions due to pres- 
ence of tubercules. 
PHYS'IC (fiz'-ik). Medicine or a medicinal agent. Active 
evacuation of feces. 
PHYS'ICAL (flz'-ik-al). Pertaining to physics. Pertaining to 
animal structure. 
PHYS'ICAL EXAMINATION. Body investigation for phe- 
nomena. 
PHYS'ICAL SIGNS. Phenomena observed during palpation, 
etc. 
PHYSI'CIAN (flz-ish'-un). One authorized by law to attend the 
sick. 
PHYS'ICIST (flz'-is-sist). One versed in physics. 
PHYS'ICS (flz'-iks). Science of nature and energy. 
PHYS'ICS, MEDICAL. Application of physics to medicine. 
PHYSIOG'NOMY (flz-e-og'-no-me). Science of determining 
character by the general appearance of face. 
PHYSIOL'OGY (flz-e-ol'-6-je). Science relating to function of 
any organized body. 
PHYSIOL'YSIS. Decomposition of tissue. 
PHY'SOCELE (fi'-so-sel). Scrotal hernia, contents of which 
are gas, 
PHYSOME'TRA (fi-so-me'-trah). Distention of uterus from gas. 
PHYSOSTIG'MA (fi-so-stig'-mah). Calabar bean from which 
physostigmine is derived. 
PHYSOSTIG'MINE(fi-so-stig'-min). Alkaloid of physostigma; 
depressent to the nervous system. 
PHYTE (fit). Termination denoting growth of, as osteophyte. 
PHYTOLAC'CA (fi-to-lak'-kah). Poke-root; an alterative. 
PHYTO'SIS (fi-to'-sis). Parasitical skin disease. 
PI'A MA'TER (p!'-ah ma'-ter). Membranous envelope of brain 
and spinal cord. 
PI'AN (pi'-an). See Yaws. 
PIARRHE'MIA (pi-ar-e'-me-ah). Fatty state of the blood. 
PI'CA (pi'-hah). See Bulimia. 
PI'CHI (pc'-she). Remedy for vesical diseases. 
PIC'RIC AC'ID (pik'-rik as'-id). A test for albuminuria. 
PIC'ROMEL (pik'-ro-mel). Bilious constituent having a bitter 
taste. 
PICROTOX'IN (pik-ro-toks'-in). Agent opposed to parasites; 
relieves spasms. 
PIE'BALD SKIN (pi'-bald skin). Condition in which there are 
white spots on a jaundiced skin. 
PIG'MENT. Coloring matter of various organs of body, as 
bilurubin, etc. 
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PI'LEOUS (pi'-le-us). Pertaining to hair; hairy. 
PILES (pilz). See Hemorrhoids. 
PILL. See Pilula. 
PIL'LAR. A long body sustaining a part. 
PILOCAR'PINE (pi-16-kar'-pin). Alkaloid of jahorandi; sudor- 
ific and lately used largely in treatment of consumption. 
PILOCAR'PUS. Sudorific from which pilocarpine is obtained. 
PILOCYS'TIC (pi-16-sis'-tik). Fatty tumor, contents of which 
are hair, tissue, etc. 
PI'LOSE (pl'-los). Hairy; full of soft hair. 
PIL'ULA (pil'-yu-lah), Small rounded mass of the active prin- 
ciples of various medicines, may be plain or coated with 
sugar or gelatin. 
PIMELI'TIS (pim-el-i'-tis). Inflammation of fatty tissue. 
PIMELO'MA (pim-el-d'-mah). Tumor with fatty contents. 
PIMELORRHE'A (pim-el-or-e'-ah). Discharge of morbid adi- 
pose matter. 
PIMELO'SIS (pim-el-o'-sls). See Degeneration, Fatty. 
PIMELU'RIA (pim-el-u'-re-ah), Fatty condition of urine, 
PIMEN'TA (pi-men'-tah). Allspice; seasoning and stimulant. 
PIM'PLE (pim'-pl). A very small inflammation containing pus. 
PIN'EAL. Resembling shape of pine cone. 
PIN'EAL GLAND. Small body resembling shape of pine cone 
at lower posterior portion of brain. 
PINGUIC'ULA (pin-gwik'-u-lah). Conjuntivitis due to fatty 
tumor. 
PIN'HOLE PUPTL. Intensely contracted pupil. 
PINK'-EYE. Disease of horse, in which there is intense in- 
flammation of conjunctiva, with exudation of pus; has 
been transmitted to man. 
PINK'-ROOT. See Splgelia. 
PIN'NA. Fleshy external portion of ear. 
PINT. Half of a quart. 
PIN'TA DISEASE'. Cutaneous disease of South America, due 
to parasite. 
PIN'WORM. Intestinal nematoid worm. 
PIONE'MIA (pi-on-e'-me-ah). Adipose matter in the blood. 
PI'PER (pi'-per). See Pepper. 
PIPER'IDINE (pl-per'-id-in). Derivative of piperine. 
PI'PERINE (pi'-per-in). Mild alkaloid of pepper. 
PIPETTE' (pi-petO. Small hollow tube for passage of liquids 
either in or out. 
PIPSIS'SEWA (pip-sis'-e-wah). Chimaphila, an agent increas- 
ing flow of urine. 
PISCID'IA (pis-id'-e-ah). Jamaica dogwood; soporific. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PIS'IFORM BONE. Small round bone of the wrist. 
PIT. Small rounded depression due to small-pox, chicken- 
pox, etc. 
PIT OF STOM'ACH. Region immediately above umbilicus. 
PIT'TING. Process of becoming covered with small pits. 
PITU'ITA. Bronchial secretion; mucus; phlegm. 
PITU'ITARY. Pertaining to the pituita. 
PITUITARY BOD'Y. Small bi-lobular body. 
PITYRI'ASIS (pit-e-ri'-a-sis). Cutaneous disease with exfolia- 
tion. 
PIX (piks). Pitch exuding from wounds of certain trees. 
PIX LIQ'UIDA (piks Uk'-wid-ah). Tar; distilled product of 
pine-pitch. 
PLACE'BO (pla-se'-bd). Harmless mixture for patients who 
believe they are sick (see Malingerer), as water slightly 
bitter. 
PLACEN'TA (pla-sen'-tah). Membranous sac, with bloody 
contents from which fetus derives its sustenance; the after- 
birth. 
PLACEN'TA, BATTLEDORE, Applied to cases where cord is 
attached to the border of placenta. 
PLACEN'TA PRE'VIA. Premature presentation of placenta 
preceding fetus. 
PLACEN'TAL (pla-sen'-tal). Pertaining to the placenta. 
PLACEN'TAL SOUF'FLE. Slight hissing auscultation sound 
emanating from wound during pregnancy. 
PLACENTI'TIS (pla-sen-ti'-tis). Inflammation of placenta. 
PLADARO'SIS. Flaccid, warty palpebral tumor. 
PLAGIOCEPH'ALUS (pla-je-6-sef-al-us). Lateral over-develop- 
ment of opposite sides of head, appearing as if head is half 
turned around. 
PLAGUE (plag). Pestilent fatal disease attacking a whole 
country, in which a great many die. (The deaths from the 
bubonic plague in India at time of writing this average 500 
per day.) 
PLAN'TAR. Pertaining to or belonging to the sole of the foot. 
PLAN'TAR ARCH. Curved portion of sole of foot just under- 
neath instep. 
PLANTA'RIS. Muscle inserted in heel bone and accomplish- 
ing extension of foot. 
PLANU'RIA (plan-yu'-re-ah). Vicarious flow of urine. 
PLAS'MA (plaz'-mah). Fluid of blood ; it is without color. 
PLAS'MINE. Proteid of blood plasma. 
PLAS'TER. A cloth covered with a medicated resinous sub- 
stance, as belladonna plaster. 
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PLAS'TIC (plas'-tik). Admitting of plastic surgery; easily 
formed. 
PLAS'TIC SURGERY. Operation giving natural shape to an 
injured or malformed part. 
PLASTIC'ITY (plas-tis'-e-te). See Plastic. 
PLATE (plat). Thin, broad layer of bone. 
PLATE'-CUL'TURE. Gelatin covered plate on which micro- 
organism are propagated. 
PLAT'INUM. Metal having appearance of aluminum, used 
largely in dentistry. 
PLATY-. Prefix meaning broad. 
PLATYCEPH'ALOUS (plat-e-sef-a-lus). Wide flat appearance 
of top of head. 
PLATYCO'RIA (plat-ik-6'-re-ah). See Mydriasis. 
PLATYPEL'VIC. Applied to pelvis of unusual width. 
PLATYGLOS'SUS. Applied to a broad-tongue. 
PLATPO'DIA (plat-e-po'-de-ah). Applied to broad flat feet. 
PLATYS'MA MYOI'DES (plat-is'-rnah ra!-oid'-ez). Thin, broad 
layer of muscle about shoulders. 
PLED'GET (pled'-jet). Small flattened roll of lint. 
PLE'GIA (ple'-je-ah). Termination signifying paralysis. 
PLEOMAS'TIA. Having more than two nipples on the breast. 
PLE'ONASM (ple'-d-nazm). Abnormal size or duplication of 
parts. 
PLEONEXTA (ple-on-eks'-e-ah). Abnormally avaricious or 
grasping. 
PLESSIM'ETER. See Pleximeter. 
PLES'SOR See Plexor. 
PLETH'ORA (pleth'-o-rah). Distension of blood-vessels due to 
abnormal amount of blood. 
PLETHORTC (pleth-or'-ik). Pertaining to plethora. 
PLEU'RA (plu'-rah). Membrane surrounding lungs. 
PLEURAL'GIA (plu-ral'-je-ah). Pain in the pleura. 
PLEURAPOS'TEMA. Abscess or purulent deposit within the 
pleura. See Empyema. 
PLEU'RISY (plu'-ris-e). Inflammation of pleura. 
PLEURI'TIS (plu-ri'-tis). See Pleurisy. 
PLEU'ROCELE (plu'-ro-sel). Hernia of protrusion of the lung. 
PLEURODYNIA (plu-ro-din'-e-ah). See Pleuralgia. 
PLEURO-PNEUMO'NIA. Pulmonary inflammation involv- 
ing pleura. 
PLEURORRHE'A (plu-ror-e'-ah). Fluid accumulation within 
pleura. 
PLEUROTHOT'ONOS. Spasmodic affection causing body to 
bend to one side. 
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PLEXIM'ETER (pleks-im'-e-ter). Plate put over suspected 
area on chest which is lightly struck during auscultation. 
PLEX'OR (pleks'-or'. Instrument used during percussion. 
PLEX'US (pleks'-us). Net-work; applied to bundles of nerves 
and blood-vessels. 
PLI'CA (pli'-kah). Certain condition of hair, occurring in 
little folds or bunches caused by filth. 
PLI'CATE (pli'-kat). Folded. 
PLUM'BISM (plum'-bizm;. Poisoning from plumbum or lead. 
PLUM'BUM. Lead. 
PLURICEPH'ALUS. Monster with more than one head. 
PLURILOC'ULAR (plu-ril-ok'-u-lar). Having a number of cells. 
PLURIPAR'ITY (plu-rip-ar'-it-e). Condition of a multipara. 
PNEODYNAM'ICS (ne-6-di-nam'-iks). Science relating to 
respiration. 
PNEOM'ETRY (ne-om'-ebre). Process of determining amount 
of air breathed in and out. 
PNE'OSCOPE (ne'-o-skop). Instrument to measure thoracic 
action. 
PNEUMARTHRO'SIS (num-arth-rb'-sis). Arthritis due to air 
in a joint. 
PNEUMATHE'MIA (num-ath-e'-me-ah). Gaseous state of 
blood. 
PNEUMAT'IC Cnu-mat'-ik). Pertaining to air. 
PNEUMATOCELE, Tumor or hernia due to'gaseous infiltra- 
tion of a part. 
PNEUMATO'SIS. Gaseous distention of a part. 
PNEUMATOTHO'RAX (nu-mat-b-thb'-raks). See Pneumotho- 
rax. 
PNEUMATU'RIA (nu-mabu'-re-ah). Gaseous urine. 
PNEUMEC'TOMY (nu-mek-tb-me). Removal of part of lung. 
PNEU'MOCELE (nu'-mb-sel). See Pneumatocele. 
PNEUMOCOC'CUS (nu-mo-kok'-us). Pulmonary bacilli. 
PNEUMOCONI'OSIS. Dust deposit in lungs. 
PNEUMOGAS'TRIC (nu-mo-gas'-trik). Pertaining to lungs 
and stomach. 
PNEUMOGAS'TRIC NERVES. Nerve plexus supplying lungs 
and stomach, heart, etc. 
PNEUMOG'RAPHY (nu-mog'-ra-fe). Description of lungs. 
PNEUMOHEMORRHA'GIA. Hemorrhage of the lungs. 
PNEUMOHEMOTHO'RAX. Deposit of gaseous blood within 
the pleura. 
PNEUMOHYDROTHO'RAX. Deposit of gaseous water within 
the pleura. 
PNEU'MOLITH. Pulmonary stone. 216 
PNEOMOLITHEC'TOMY. Removal of pneumolith. 
PNEUMOL'OGY (nu-mol'-o-je). Treatise on the lungs. 
PNEUMOMALA'CIA. Pulmonary softening. 
PNEUMOM'ETER (nu-mom'-e-ter). Instrument used to deter- 
mine amount of exhalation. 
PNEUMONEC'TASIS (nu-mon-ek'-tas-is). Gaseous infiltration 
of lung, causing pulmonary hernia. 
PNi UMONEC'TOMY. See Pneumcctomy. 
PNEUMONE'MIA (nu-mo-ne'-me-ah). Pulmonary congestion. 
PNEUMONAL'GIA, Pain in the lungs. 
PNEUMO'NIA (nu-mo'-ne-ah). Inflammation of lungs due to 
cold. 
PNEUMONIC (nu-mon'-ik). Pertaining to the lungs. 
PNEUMONI'TIS (nu-mo-ni'-tis). Inflammation of the lungs. 
PNEUMON'OCELE (nu-mon'-d-sel). Pulmonary hernia or 
tumor. 
PNEUMONO'SIS. Pulmonary diseases. 
PNEUMONOT'OMY (nu-mo-not'-d-me). Opening the lung. 
PNEUMOPERICAR'DIUM. Gaseous distention of pericardium. 
PNEUMOPHTHI'SIS. See Pulmonary Phthisis. 
PNEUMOTHER'APY (nu-md-ther'-a-pe). Therapeutics of air. 
PNEUMOTHO'RAX (nu-md-thd'-raks), Gaseous distention of 
pleura. 
PNEUMOT'OMY (nu-mot'-o-me). Opening the lung. 
POCK (pok). Smallpox pustule. 
POCK'MARKED. Having pitted scars resulting from small- 
pox, chicken-pox, etc. 
PODA'GRA (pd-da'-grah). Gout of the foot. 
PODAL'GIA (pd-dal'-je-ah). Pain in the feet. 
PODAL/IC (pd-dal'-ik). Pertaining to the feet. 
PODARTHRI'TIS (pdd-arth-ri'-tis). Arthritic inflammation of 
the feet. 
PODELCO'MA (pod-el-ko'-raah). Ulcerous disease of the foot. 
PODIS'MUS. Spasmodic affection of the foot. 
PODOPHYL/LIN (po-do-fll'-in). Purgative principle of root of 
May apple; mandrake. 
PODOPHYL'LUM (po-do-fil'-um). Root of May apple; see 
Podophyllin. 
POIE'SIS. Termination signifying production of, 
POIKIL'OBLAST. See Poikilocyte. 
POIKIL'OCYTE (poi-kil'-o-sit). Distorted blood-corpuscle. 
POIKILOCYTO'SXS. Blood in which there are poikilocytes. 
POIKILOTHER'MIC. Uncertain changeable temperature. 
POINTILLAQE' (pwantril-ahj'). Massage stroking with ends 
of fingers. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL POI'SON (poi'-zon). A substance 'which (except in minute 
doses) destroys life; valuable tonic in methodical minute 
doses. 
POKE'-ROOT. See Phytolacca. 
POLIOENCEPHALITIS. Cerebral inflammation involving 
cortex. 
POLIO'SIS (pol-e-o'-sis). See Canities. 
POLLAKIU'RI A (pol-ak-I-u'-re-ah. Repeated urination at 
short intervals. 
POL'LEX (pol'-eks). Thumb. 
POL'LEX PEP'IS. Great toe. 
POLLUTION. Onanism; emission; artificially produced 
orgasm. 
POLY-. Prefix denoting many. 
POLYAD'ENOUS (pol-e-ad'-e-nus). Supplied with many glands. 
POLYAN'DRY (pol-e-an'-dre). Marriage of a woman who has 
one or more husbands. 
POLYARTHRITIS. General inflammation of joints. 
POLYE'MIA (pol-e-e'-me-ah). Excessive amount of blood; see 
Plethora. 
POLYESTHE'SIA (pol-e-es-the'-se-ah). Perverted sensation in 
which pain is duplicated, for instance if a cut be made on 
the hand it feels as though several cuts were made. 
POLYCHYLTC. Excessive secretion of chyle. 
POLYCLINTC (pol-e-klin'-ik). Hospital treating all diseases 
and conditions. 
POLYCO'RIA Duplication of pupil in eye. 
POLYCYE'SIS. Pregnant with more than one child at a time. 
POLYCYST'IC (pol-c-sist'-ik). Supplied with many cysts. 
POLYCYTHE'MIA (pul-e-si-the'-me-ah). Abnormal amount of 
red blood corpuscles. 
POLYDAC'TYLISM. State of having duplicated fingers on 
same hand. 
POLYDIP'SIA (pol-c-dip'-se-ah). Abnormal desire for water or 
drink. 
POLYGALACTIA (pol-e-gal-ak'-te-ah). Abnormal secretion of 
milk. 
POLYGAMY (pol-ig'-am-e). Having more than one wife. 
POLYGRO'MA (pol-e-gro'-mah). Very large cyst with serous 
contents. 
POLYHE'MIA (pol-e-he'-me-ah). See Polyemia. 
POLYHYDRAM'NIOS. Abnormal quantity of amniotic fluid. 
POLYIDRO'SIS (pol-e-id-ro'-sis). Abnormal flow of sweat. 
POLYMASTIA. Abnormal duplicature of breasts. 
POLYMA'ZIA. See Polymastia. 
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POLYM'ELUS. Monster with abnormal duplicature of limbs. 
POLYMORPHOUS (pol-e-mcrf-us). Having many forms. 
POLYNEURI'TIS (pol-e-nu-rl'-tis). Inflammation of many 
nerves. 
POLYO'PIA (pol-e-o'-pe-ah). Duplication of vision. 
POLYOR'CHIS Having more than normal amount of testes. 
POLYPAR'ESIS. Complete paralysis. 
POLYPATH'IC (pol-e-path'-ik). Applied to concomitant 
diseases of a patient. 
POLYPHA'GIA (pol-e-ta'-je-ah). Unnatural or morbid appetite; 
acute abnormal hunger. 
POLYPHAR'MACY (pol-c-far'-ma-se). “Shot-gun” prescription, 
writing or putting too many ingredients in a compound. 
POLYPIF'EROUS (pol-ip-if'-er-us). Prolific of a polypus. 
POL'YPLAST. See Multilocular. 
POL'YPOID. Having nature of a polypus. 
POLYP'OTOME (pol-ip'-d-tom). Instrument for removing 
polypuses. 
POL'YPUS (pol'-e-pus). Tumors of various mucous mem- 
branes, especially nose and ears. 
POLYSAR'CIA (pol-c-sar'-se-ah). Obesity. 
POLYSAR'COUS. Pertaining to polysarcia. 
POL'YSCOPE Instrument illuminating cavities for exami- 
nation. 
POLYS'KELUS (pol-is'-kel-us). See Polymelus. 
POLYSO'M IA (poi-e-so'-me-ah). Monster with body duplication. 
POLYTRICH'IA (pol-e-trik'-e-ah). Excessive hirsute growth. 
POLYTRO'PHIA (pol-c-tro'-fe-ah). Abnormal nutrition. 
POLYU'RIA. Abnormal flow of urine. 
POMADE' (pora-ad'). An aromatic unguent. 
POMA'TUM (po-ma'-turn). See Pomade. 
POME'GRANATE (pum'-gran-at). See Granatum. 
POM'PHOLYX (pom'-lb-liks). Acute vesicular skin disease of 
hands and feet. 
PO'MUM ADA'MI (ad-a'-mi). “Adam’s apple,” q. v. 
POND’S Ex'TRACT. Proprietary extract of witch-hazel. 
PONS (ponz). Structure joining two parts. 
POPLITEAL (pop-lit-c'-al). Relating to ham of leg. 
POPLITE'US. A muscle of the leg. 
POP'PY. Plant from which opium is obtained; see Papaver. 
PORE (por). Minute vent or hollow tubular depression in 
skin. 
PORO'MA (por-6'-mah). Induration. 
PORO'SIS (por-6'-slg). Growth of poroma. 
POROT'OMY (por-ot'-6-me). Opening urethral meatus. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PO'ROUS (pd'-rus). Supplied with pores. 
PO'ROUS PLAS'TER. Adhesive resinous piaster perforated 
here and there. 
POR'RIDGE (por'-rij). See Gruel. 
PORRI'GO (por-i'-go). Scaly scalp disease; scurf. 
POR'RO’S OPERA'TION. Excision of uterus and fetus by 
abdominal section. 
POR'TA. Applied to the entrance or normal opening of an 
organ. 
POR'TAL. Pertaining to a porta or the portal vein. 
POR'TAL VEIN. Principal abdominal vein and its branches. 
PORTE-CAUS'TIC. An instrument used to apply nitrate of 
silver. 
POR'TIO (por'-she-o) Signifying a part or portion of. 
POR'TIO DU'RA. The facial nerve. 
POR'TIO MOL'LIS (por'-she-6 moT-is). The auditory nerve. 
PORT'-WINE MARK. Birth-mark. See Nevus. 
POSOLOGTCAL (po-so-loj'-ik-al). Pertaining to posology. 
POSOL'OGY (po-sol'-o-je). Treatise relating to dosage. 
POSTE'RIOR (pos-te'-re-or). Pertaining to the dorsum. Ap- 
plied to muscles of the hands and feet. 
POSTHET'OMY (pos-thet'-6-me). See Circumcision. 
POSTHI'TIS (pos-thi'-tis). Preputial inflammation. 
POST-MOR'TEM. Examination. See Autopsy. 
POST-OP'ERATIVE. Occurring after operation. 
POST-PAR'TUM (post-par'-tum). Succeeding labor. 
POST-PAR'TUM HEMORRHAGE. Hemorrhage just after 
labor. 
POT'ASH. Carbonate of potassium. 
POTAS'SA. Hydrated protoxide of potassium, used to destroy 
tissues. 
POTAS'SIUM. Metallic element resembling color of aluminum. 
PO'TION (po'-shun). A liquid dose of medicine. 
POTT’S DISEASE'. Curvature of spine due to vertebral 
inflammation and decay. 
POUCH (powch). A small sac or cavity. 
POUL'TICE (pol'-tis). Pasty medicated substance for local use, 
as bread poultice for felon. 
POUND. Maximum weight of several systems, 16 ounces 
avoir, and 12 ounces troy. 
POU'PART’S LIG'AMENT (poo'-partz). Margin of 
sis of abdominal external oblique muscle between ilium 
and pubis. 
POW'DER. Pulverized product of a substance. 
POX (poks). See Syphilis. 
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PRACTICE. Pertaining to the clientele of a physician. 
PRACTITIONER (prak-tish'-on-er). A physician. 
PRECIPITANT (pre-sip'-it-ant). Substance causing precipita- 
tion. 
PRECIPITATE (pre-sip'-it-at). Powder-like sediment of a 
liquid, due to chemical action of a precipitant. 
PRECOC'ITY (pre-kos'-it-e). Condition in which children have 
an unusally bright intellect; developed too soon. 
PRECOR'DIA. The epigastric region. 
PREDISPOSITION (pre-dis-po-zish'-un). Diathesis; previous 
inclination. 
PREGNAN'CY (preg-nan'-se). The condition of bearing a fetus, 
applied to term of embryonic development before birth. 
PREG'NANT. In a state of pregnancy, q. v. 
PRE'MATURE LA'BOR. See Miscarriage. 
PREMON'ITORY. Precursory symptoms of a disease. 
PRENATAL (pre-na'-tal). Before birth. 
PREPARATION (prep-ar-a'-shun). A mixture; a compound. 
PRE'PUCE (pre'-pus). Foreskin of penis. 
PREPUTIAL (pre-pu'-shal). Pertaining to prepuce. 
PRESBYKOU'SIS. Deafness due to old age. 
PRESBYO'PIA. Defective vision due to old age. 
PRESCRIPTION. Written directions of a physician for mak- 
ing a compound. 
PRESENTATION. Applied to appearance of portion of fetus 
at the os uteri. 
PRESTER'NUM (pre-ster'-num). The manubrium. 
PRI'APISM (pri'-ap-izm). Involuntary penile erection, accom- 
panied by intense pain. 
PRICK'DY HEAT. See Miliaria. 
PRIMIP'ARA (prim-ip'-ar-ah). Applied to a women in first 
pregnancy. 
PRIMIP'AROUS (prim-ip'-ar-us). Pertaining to a primipara. 
PRIMOR'DIAL. The origin of; the beginning. 
PRIN'CIPLE (prin'-sip-l). Chief or important constituent. 
PRISM (prizm). Small triangular column of glass. 
PRISMATTC. Having form of a prism. 
PRI'VATES (prl'-vates). Outer genitalia, 
PRO'S AN G. A small laryngeal instrument. 
PROBE (prob). Small metal rod for examining wounds and 
cavities, as for a bullet. 
PRO'CESS (pro'-sesb An eminence or prolongation. 
PROCIDENTIA (pro-sid-en'-she-ah). See Prolapsus. 
PROCREATION (pro-kre-a'-shun). Act of generating; pro- 
ducing. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PROCTA'GRA (prok-ta'-grah), See Proctalgia. 
PROCTAL'GIA (prok-tal'-je-ah). Rectal or anal pain. 
PROCTATRE'SIA (prok-ta-tre'-se-ah). Congenital closure of 
anus. 
PROCTEN'CLISIS (prok-ten'-klis-is). Anal compression. 
PROCTEURYN'TER (prok-tu-rin'-ter). Instrument used to 
dilate anus. 
PROCTI'TIS (prok-ti'-tis). Inflammation of anus and rectum. 
PROC'TOCELE (prok'-to.sel). Inversion and falling down of 
mucous membrane of rectum. 
PROCTOCYSTOT'OMY (prok-to-sis-tot'-6-me). Operation 
through rectum, for stone in the bladder. 
PROCTODYN'I A (prok-to-din'-e-ah). See Proctalgia. 
PROCTOPARAL'YSIS. Paralysis of rectal muscles, as sphincter. 
PROCTOPLAS'TY. Surgical operation for correction of rectal 
diseases, as for piles, etc. 
PROCTOPLE'GIA (prok-to-ple'-je-ah). See Proctoparalysis. 
PROCTOPTO'MA. Inversion and falling down of mucous 
membrane of rectum. 
PROCTOPTO'SIS (prok-top-to'-sis). See Protocele. 
PROCTOR'RAPHY (prok-tor'-a-fe). Repairing rectal wounds 
by suturing. 
PROCTORRH A'GIA (prok-tor-a'-je-ah). Bloody rectal flux. 
PROCTORRHEA (prok-tor-e'-ah). Unnatural rectal discharge. 
PROCTOT'OMY (prok-tot'-o-me). Surgical opening of rectal 
walls. 
PRO'DROME (pro'-drorn). Morbid symptom. 
PROENCEPH'ALUS (pid-en-sef-al-us). Monster with anterior 
cerebral hernia. 
PROFES'SOR. Sclentiflc instructor in medical or pharmaceu- 
tical college. 
PROG'ENY (proj'-en-e). Offspring; descendents. 
PROGLOS'SIS. Anterior termination of tongue. 
PROGNA'THOUS (prog-mV-thus). Having a very prominent 
jaw-bone. 
PROGNO'SIS (prog-no'-sis). Anticipation or prediction as to 
difficulties to expect in a disease. 
PROGNOS'TIC (prog-nos-tik). Pertaining to prognosis. 
PROGRES'SIVE. Applied to gradual intensification or gradual 
abatement of a disease. 
PROLAPSE'. A falling down, as of the uterus. 
PROLAP'SIS. See Prolapse. 
PROLEP'SIS (pro-lep'-sis). See Prognosis. 
PROLEP'TIC (pro-lep'-tik). Pertaining to prolepsis. 
PROLIF'IC (pro-lif'-ik). Productive; fruitful. 
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PROLIG'EROUS (pro-lij'-er-us). Prolific of germs. 
PROMINENCE. See Process. 
PROM'ONTORY. An eminence. Process of inner ear. 
PRONA'TION (pro-na'-shun). Turning of hand so that palm 
will be underneath. 
PRONA'TOR (prd-na'-tor). Muscle accomplishing pronation. 
PROPAGATE. To disseminate, as bacteria. 
PROPHYLAC'TIC (prof-il-ak'-tik). Agent used to guard 
against disease; a preventive. 
PROPHYLAX'IS (prof-il-aksMs). The using of a prophylactic. 
PROPH'YSIS (prof-is-is). Morbid palpebral adhesion. 
PROPTO'SIS. Hernia; see Prolapse. 
PROPYLAMINE (pro-pil'-am-in). An alkali having smell of 
salt and ammonia. 
PROSEC'TOR (pro-sek'-tor). Applied to one who takes some 
portion of a cadaver and dissects it while lecturing. 
PROSOPAL'GIA (pros-o-pal'-je-ah). Pain in the face. 
PROSOPECTA'SIA (pros-op-ek-ta'-se-ah). Facial hypertrophy. 
PROSOPODYN'IA. Neuralgia of the face. 
PROS'OPON. The face. 
PROSOPONEURAL'GIA (pros-op-on-u-ral'-je-ah). See Prosop- 
odynia. 
PROSOPOSTERNODYMTA. Double monster joined anteriorly 
from sterum up. 
PROSOPOTO'CIA (pros-op-o-to'-se-ah). Presentation of fetal 
face at os uteri during labor. 
PROSTADYN'IA. See Prostatalgia. 
PROSTATAL'GIA. Pain in the prostate gland. 
PROSTATEC'TOMY. Removal of part or whole of prostate 
gland. 
PROS'TATE GLAND. Gland about urethra at neck of bladder. 
PROSTATTC. Pertaining to the prostate. 
PROSTATI'TIS (pros-tarti'-tls). Inflammation of prostate 
gland. 
PRG3TATORRHEA (pros-tat-or-e'-ah). Morbid prostatic dis- 
charge. 
PROSTITU'TION (nros-tit-u'-shun). State of women who have 
coitus with different men. 
PROSTRA'TION (pros-tra'-shun). Exhaustion from loss of 
strength due to extreme dissipation or disease. 
PRO'TAGON (pro'-tag-on). A cerebral glucoside. 
PRO'TEIDS (pro'-tidz). Substances throughout the economy; 
see Albumin. 
PROTE'IFORM (pro-te'-lf-orm). Having changeable appear- 
ance. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PROTH'ESIS. Science of supplying an imitation of an absent 
part. 
PROTOPATH'IC (pro-to-path'ik). Primary change of tissues 
to disease. 
PRO'TOPLASM (pro'-to-plazm). Substance which develops 
into an organized living structure. 
PROTOPLAST (pro'-to-plast). First germ. 
PROTRACTOR. An instrument for removing foreign body 
from a wound. 
PROTU'BERANCE. A part jutting out from the body. 
PROUD'-FLESH. Superfluous granulation ; fungus. 
PROXIMAL. Nearest. 
PROXIMATE (prox'-im-at). See Proximal. 
PRU'NUS VIRGINIA'NA. Wild cherry bark used to advan- 
tage in diseases of respiratory tract. 
PRURIGTNOUS (pru-rij'-in-us). Resembling prurigo. 
PRURI'GO. Chronic inflammation of skin, with papules and 
extreme itching. 
PRURITUS (pru-ri'-tus). See Prurigo. 
PRUS'SIC AC'ID. See Hydrocyanic Acid. 
PSAMKO'MA (sam-o'-mah). Meningeal tumor. 
PSELLIS'MUS (sel-iz'-mus). Imperfect articulation; stam- 
mering. 
PSUEDACU'SIS. False hearing. 
PSEUDARTHRITIS (su-darth-ri'-tis). Spurious arthritis. 
PSEUDARTHRO'SIS (su-darth-ro'-sis). A false joint. 
PSEUDESTHE'SIA. Spurious sensation. 
PSEU'DO (su'-db). False. 
PSEUDOBLEP'SIS (su-do-blep'-sis). Deceptive or false vision. 
PSEUDOCRI'SIS (su-do-kri'-sis). Apparent height of a dis- 
ease. 
PSEU'DO-CROUP (siV-do-kroop). Spurious croup; spasm of 
the glottis. 
PSEUDOCYE'SIS (su-do-si-e'-sis). In a condition simulating 
pregnancy. 
PSEUDO GANG'LION. Spurious ganglion. 
PS EUDO-HYDROPHO'BIA (su-do-hi-dro-fo'-be-ab). Simulation 
of hydrophobia. 
PSEUDO-HYPERTRO'PHIC PARALYSIS Hypertrophy of 
muscles which become exhausted of their power. 
PSEUDO-LEUKE'MIA (su-do-lu-ke'-me-ah). See Hodgkin’s 
Disease. 
PSEUDO-MEM'BRANE. Spurious membrane. 
PSEUDOPHTHI'SIS (su-dop-ti'-sis). General wasting away, as 
from phthisis, but due to other causes. 
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PSEUDOPLE'GIA (su-do-ple'-je-ah). Condition simulating par- 
alysis. 
PSEUDOSCLERO'SIS. Simulation of sclerosis, but without 
lesions. 
PSEUDOS'MIA (su-doz'-me-ah). Deception of the sense of 
smell. 
PSILO'SIS (s!-16'-sis). Cutting away of flesh or hair. 
PSOAS (so'-as). The loins. Applied to muscles of the loins. 
PSOD'YMUS (sod'-im-us). Two headed monster. 
PSOI'TIS (so-i'-tis). Inflammation of the psoas muscle. 
PSO'RA (so'-rah). See Scabies, 
PSORELCO'SIS (so-rel-ko'-sis). Scabetic ulceration. 
PSORIASIS (so-ri'-a-sis). Chronic scaly disease of skin; very 
sensitive. 
PSOROCO'MIUM (so-ro-ko'-me-um). Institution or department 
where skin diseases are treated. 
PSO'ROUS (so'-rus). Resembling or relating to itch. 
PSYCHAL'GIA (si-kal'-je-ah). Headache, due to morbid melan- 
choliac trend of thoughts. 
PSYCHIATRY (si-ki'-ab-re). Science of mental diseases. 
PSY'CHIC (si'-kik). Pertaining to the mind. 
PSY'CHICAL. See Psychic. 
PSYCHOL/OGY (si-kol'-o-je). Science relating to the mind. 
PSYCHOPATHY (si-kop'-a-the). Mental diseases. 
PSYCHO'SES (si-ko'-sez), See Psychopathy. 
PSYCHO'SIS. Certain cerebral matter. 
PSYCHROPHO'BIA (si-kro-fo'-be-ah). Abnormal dread of 
oold, 
PSYDRA'CIA (si-dra'-se-ah). Applied to small pustules. 
PTAR'MIC (tar'-mik). Drug causing sneezing; sternutatory. 
PTERYG'IUM (ter-ij'-e-um). Conjunctival induration at inner 
angle of palpepral union. 
PTER'YGOID (ter'-e-goid). Wing-shaped. 
PTILO'SIS (ti-16'-sis). See Madarosis. 
PTISAN (tiz'-an). Weak infusion of a medicine. 
PTO'MAi’NES (td'-ma-ins). Product of animal putrefaction. 
PTO'SIS (to'-sis). Prolapse of upper eyelid, usually due to 
paralysis. 
PTYALAGOGUE (ti-al'-a-gog). See Sialogogue. 
PTYALIN (ti'-al-in). A constituent of saliva. 
PTYALISM (ti'-al-izm). Abnormal flow of saliva. 
PTYAL'OCELE (ti-al'-o-sel). Tumor due to infiltration of 
saliva. 
PU'BERAL (pu'-ber-al). Pertaining to puberty. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PU'BERTY (pu'-ber-te). Applied to male capable of producing 
pregnancy in the female; and applied to female capable of 
conceiving. 
PU'BES (pu'-bez). Prominence covered with hair just over 
genitalia. 
PUBES'CENCE (pu-bes'-ens). Puberty. 
PUBES'CENT. Relating to puberty. 
PU'BIC (pu'-bik). Pertaining to the pubes. 
PUBIOT'OMY (pu-be-ot'-6-me'. Pubic section or incision. 
PUDEN'DA (pu-den'-dah). That portion of female genitalia 
which is exposed. 
PUDENDA'GRA (pu-den-da'-grah). Pudendal pains. 
PUDENTAL. Pertaining to the pudendum. 
PUDEN'DUM. See Pudenda. 
PU'DIC (pu'-dik). Pertaining to the genitalia. 
PU'ERILE (pu'-er-il). Pertaining to childhood; childish. 
PUER'PERA (pu-er'-per-ah). Applied to a woman during her 
confinement. 
PUER'PERAL (pu-er'-per-al). Pertaining to labor. 
PUER'PERAL CONVUL'SIONS. Convulsions of pregnant 
females. 
PUER'PERAL ECLAMPSIA. See Puerperal Convulsions. 
PUER'PERAL FE'VER. Fever resulting from absorption of 
septic matter during labor. 
PUERPE'RIUM (pu-er-pe'-re-um). Pregnant term of female. 
PULLULA'TION (pul-u-la'-shun). A budding. 
PULMOM'ETER (pul-mom'-et-er). Lung-measuring instru- 
ments. 
PUL'MONARY. Pertaining to the lungs. 
PUL'MONARY PHTHI'SIS. Lung disease with progressive 
emaciation of body. 
PULMON'IC. Pertaining to the lungs ; see Pulmonary. 
PULMONEC'TOMY (pul-mon-ek'-to-me). Excision of lung. 
PULMONI'TIS (pul-mo-ni'-tis). Inflammation of lung. 
PULP. Mushy pliable substance. 
PULPI'TIS (pul-pi'-tis). Inflammation of pulp of a tooth. 
PULSATIL'LA (puls-at-il'-ah). An emmenagogue herb; su- 
dorific. 
PULSA'TION (pul-sa'-shun). A beating, as of the pulse. 
PULSfe. Arterial throbbing due to blood being literally 
pumped through them. 
PULSIM'ETER (pul-sim'-e-ter). Instrument for measuring 
pulse. 
PULTA'CEOUS (pul-ta'-she-us). Resembling pulp. 
PUL'VER. Powder. 
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PUL'VERIZE (pul'-ver-iz). To convert a solid to a powder by 
crushing. 
PULVERIZATION (pul-ver-i-za'-shun). The act of pulver- 
izing. 
PUL'VIS. See Pulver. 
PUMP'KIN SEED. See Pepo. 
PUNC'TA (punk'-tah). Plural of punctum. 
PUNCTATE. Supplied with puncta. 
PUNCTUM (punk'-tum). A point. 
PUNCTUM PROX'IMUM. Applied to nearest point permit- 
ting clear vision. 
PUNCTUM REMOTUM. Applied to farthest point permitting 
clear vision. Opposed to Punctum Proximum, q. v. 
PUNCTURE (punk'-tur). Small incision, as with a lancet. 
PUN'GENT (pun'-jent). Burning; sharp, 
PU'PIL (pu'-pil). Opening of iris of eye, permitting passage of 
rays. 
PU'PIL, ARGYLL-ROB'ERTSON. See Argyll Robertson. 
PUPILLARY (pu'-pil-a-re). Pertaining to the pupil. 
PUPILOM'ETER (pu-pil-om'-et-er). Instrument for determin- 
ing size of pupil. 
PURGATION (per-ga'-shun). The action of a cathartic; active 
fecal discharge. 
PUR'GATIVE. An agent producing active fecal discharge of a 
fluid nature. 
PURGE. See Purgative. 
PU'RIFORM (pu'-re-form). Resembling pus. 
PU'RIFY (pu'-re-fi). To eliminate impurities. 
PUROMU'COUS. See Mucopurulent. 
PUR'PURA(per'-pu-rah). Livid cutaneous patches, with gen- 
eral debility; scurvy. 
PUR'PURATE. Purpuric acid and a base. 
PURPUR'IC. Pertaining to or resembling purpura. 
PURPUR'IC AC'ID. A constituent of uric acid. 
PUR'PURINE (per'-pu-rin). Abnormal red urinary substance. 
PU'RULENT (pu'-ru-lent). Resembling or relating to pus; 
pus-producing. 
PUS. Substance having consistency of cream forming about 
Inflammation. 
PUSTULA. Pustule, q. V. 
PUSTULA MALIG'NA. See Anthrax. 
PUSTULAR. Pertaining to or resembling pustules. 
PUSTULATION (pus-tu-la'-shun). Pustular production. 
PUSTULE (pus'-till). Small rounded inflammation of cuticle, 
due to sub-cutaneous collection of pus. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL PUTREFACTION (pu-tre-fak'-shun). Fetid dissolution and 
decomposition of animal or vegetable substance. 
PUTRES'CENT (pu-tres'-ent). Becoming decayed; see Putre- 
faction. 
PU'TRESCINE (pu'-tres-in). Non-poisonous ptomaine, product 
of putrefaction. 
PU'TRID (pu'-trid). A fetid condition resulting from putre- 
faction. 
PU'TRID FE'VER. See Typhus Fever. 
PUTRIDTTY. See Putrid. 
PYARTHRO'SIS. Purulent inflammation ot a joint. 
PYELI'TIS (p!-el-T-tis). Pelvic renal inflammation. 
PYELOM'ETER. Instrument for measuring pelvis. 
PYE'MIA (pi-e'-me-ah). Purulent condition of blood, due to 
absorbtion of septic matter. 
PYE'SIS. See Suppuration. 
PYGODID'YMUS. Gluteal joined double monster. 
PY'IN. Purulent constituent. 
PYLEPHLEBI'TIS (pi-le-fleb-i'-tis). Inflammation of the portal 
vein. 
PYLOREC'TOMY (pi-lor-ek'-to-me). Pyloric excision. 
PYLORTC (pi-lor'-ik). Pertaining to the pylorus. 
PYLOR'OPLASTY (pi-lor'-o-plas'-te). Surgery restoring normal 
function of pylorus. 
PYLOR'US (pi-16r'-us). That part of stomach which connects 
immediately with bowels. 
PYOCOL'POS (pi-6-kol'-pos). Purulent matter in the vagina. 
PYOGEN'ESIS (pi-o-jen'-e-sis). Production of pus, 
PYOGEN'IC (pi-o-jen'-ik). Having nature of pyogenesis. 
PYOHE'MIA (pi-6-he'-me-ah). See Pyemia. 
PY'OID (pi'-oid). Pus-like. 
PYOME'TRA (pi-6-me'-trah). Purulent matter in the womb. 
PYOPNEPHRO'SIS (pi-6-nef-ro'-sis). Nephritis with formation 
of purulent matter. 
PYONEUMOTHO'RAX (pi-o-nu-mo-tho'-raks). Gaseous empy- 
ema. 
PYOPOIE'SIS (pi-6-poi-e'-sis). See Pyogenesis. 
PYORRHE'A (pi-or-e'-ah). Purulent flow. 
PYOSAL'PINX. Purulent matter in the oviduct. 
PYO'SIS. SeePyesis. 
PYOSTAT'IC. An agent opposed to suppuration. 
PYOTHO'RAX (p!-6-tho'raks). See Pleurapostema. 
PYR'AMID (piF-am-ld), Applied to a part with a base which 
tapers to a point on top. 
PYRAMIDAL. Pyramid-shaped. 
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PYRAMIDA'LE. Small bone of the wrist. 
PYRAMIDA'LIS. Applied to a number of abdominal pyram- 
idal muscles. 
PYRE'THRUM. A certain root, increasing salivary secretion. 
PYRET'IC (pl-ret'-ik). Pertaining to fever. 
PYRETOGEN'ESIS (pi-ret-o-jen'-es-is). Production of fever. 
PYRETOG'RAPHY (pi-ret-og'-ra-fe). Description of fever. 
PYRETOL'OGY (pi-ret-ol'-o-je). Descriptive treatise on fevers. 
PYREX'IA (pi-reks'-e-ah). See Fever. 
PY R'IDIN (pir'-id-in). Coal-tar derivative used in some diseases 
of the respiratory tract. 
PYR'IFORM (pir'-if-orm). Resembling shape of a pear. 
PYR'ODIN (pir'-d-din). Febrifuge powder. 
PYROMA'NI A. Mental aberration in which there is an intense 
desire to burn property. 
PYRO'SIS (pi-rd'-sis). Burning sensation in stomach. 
PYROT'IC (p!-rot'-ik). Applied to an agent causing a burning; 
see Lunar Caustic. 
PYROX'YLIN (pi-roks'-il-in). Gun-cotton, used to make col- 
lodion. 
PYTHOGEN'IC FE'VER (pl-tho-Jen'-ik). See Enteric Fever. 
PYU'RIA (pi-u'-re-ah). Purulent urine. 
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QUACK (kwak). One who claims to have a knowledge of the 
science of medicine but who only has a smattering of it; 
one who advertises to cure all diseases. 
QUACK'ERY (kwak'-er-e). Relating to the practice of a quack. 
QUADRANG'ULAR. Applied to a four-angled body. 
QUADRA'TUS. A square; applied to muscles resembling a 
square. 
QUAD'RICEPS (kwod'-re-seps). Applied to number of muscles 
of the hip. 
QUADRIGEMINAL BOD'IES. See Corpora Quadrigemlua. 
QUADRILAT'ERAL (kwod-ri-lat'-er-al). Four-sided. 
QUAD'RUPED (kwod'-ru-ped). An animal having four feet. 
QUAL'ITATIVE (kwol'-it-a-tiv). Pertaining to quality, as qual- 
itative analysis In which only the ingredients are sought 
without the quantity. 
QUAN'TITIVE. Pertaining to quantity, as quantitative anal- 
ysis in which the quantity of each ingredient is sought. 
QUAN'TUM SUFFICIT. A sufficient quantity. QUARANTINE (kwar'-an-tcn). The act of detaining before 
admitting to residence, persons coming from a place in- 
fected with disease. 
QUART (kwort). Two pints. 
QUAR'TAN FE'VER. Malaria returning every fourth day. 
QUAS'SIA (kwos'-she-ah). Wood used as a bitter tonic. 
QUAS'SIN (kwos'-in). Active bitter principle of quassia. 
QUEBRA'CHO (ke-brah'-ko). Cardiac tonic. 
QUEEN’S ROOT. See Stillingia. 
QUER'CUS (kwer'-kus). Oak. 
QUICK'ENING. Applied to time when a gravid female feels 
fetal movements in the uterus. 
QUICKTIME (kwik'-lim). Oxide of calcium ; see Lime. 
QUICK'SILVER. See Mercury. 
QUILLATA (kwil-a'-yah), Soap bark ; a sternutatory. 
QUINCE'-SEED. See Cydonium. 
QUINTA (kwin'-e-ah). See Quinine. 
QUIN'IC FE'VER, Febrile disease with eruption of skin some- 
times affecting one making quinine preparations. 
QUIN'IDINE. An alkaloid of cinchona. 
QUININ'A. See Quinine. 
QUIN'INE (kwin'-en). White alkaloid of cinchona, very bitter 
taste; tonic, stimulant, antiperiodic. 
QUININ'ISM (kwin-en'-izm). Condition from excessive use of 
quinine. 
QUINOIDTNE (kwin-oid'-in). See Chinoidin. 
QUIN'ONE. Derivative of quinine. 
QUIN'SY (kwin'-zy). Febrile disease with acute tonsillitis. 
QUINTAN (kwin'-tan). Malaria returning every fifth day. 
QUINTES'SENCE (kwin-tes'-sens). Extract of a substance 
containing the active ingredients in condensed form. 
QUIZ (kwiz). Interrogation of students by a teacher who pro- 
pounds “knotty” questions after they have attended 
lectures on a subject. 
QUOTIDTAN FE'VER. Malaria with paroxysm each day. 
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RAB'ID. Condition of one who has the rabies. 
RAB'IES (rab'-ez). Hydrophobia of dumb brutes. 
RAC'EMOSE (ras'-e-mos). Applied to cells and glands clustered 
like grapes, 
RACHIAL'GIA (ra-ke-al'-je-ah). See Rhachialgia. 230 
RACHID'IAN (ra-kid'-e-an). See Rhachldian. 
RACHITIS (ra-ki'-tis). See Rhachltis. 
RACH'IOTOME (rak'-e-o-tom). See Rhachlotome. 
RA'DIAL (ra'-de-al). Pertaining to the radius. 
RADTCAL. A substance which admits combination with a 
simple body. Applied to active treatment for elimination 
of a diseased condition. 
RADTCLE. Rootlet of a plant, for absorption of nutritious 
elements from earth. 
RA'DIUS (ra'-de-us). Small outer bone of the forearm. 
RA'DIX (ra'-diks). A root. 
RAG'WORT. Drug increasing flow of urine; also an emmen- 
agogue. 
RAIL'WAY SPINE. Spinal disturbance due to riding on a 
train. 
RALE (rahl). Abnormal rattling sound emanating from 
bronchi. 
RAMIFICATION (ram-if-ik-a'-shun). Applied to the offshoots 
or divisions of a part. 
RAMOLLISSEMENT (rah-mo-les'-mong). Softening or degen- 
eration of a part. 
RA'MUS (ra'mus). A branch. 
RAN'CID (ran'-sid). Having a rank smell as old butter. 
RA'NINE ARTERY (ra'-nin). Lingual artery. 
RAN'ULA (ran'-u-lah). Under the tongue. 
RAN'ULA TUMOR. Small sub-lingual tumor. 
RAPE (rap). Coitus with a female, attended with force and 
assault, she being opposed to the action; knowledge of 
female under age of consent. 
RAPHA'NIA (raf-a'-ne-ah). Articular spasm, caused by eating 
raphanus, q. v. 
RAPHA'NUS (raf-a'-nus). Wild radish. 
RATHE (ra'-fe). A suture; lines of the body resembling a 
suture. 
RAPTUS, Forcible seizure, 
RAREFACTION (rar-e-fak'-shun). Act of making less dense. 
RASCETA (ras-e'-tah). Several transverse wrinkles or lines on 
wrist just above palm of hand. 
RASH. Prickly disease of the skin. 
RAS'PATORY (ras'-pat-6-re). Instrument for scraping necrotic 
bone. 
RATIONS (ra'-shuns). Daily meals. 
RATS'BANE, Arsenious acid. 
RATTLE. See Rale. 
RAUCE'DO (raw-se-'do). Hoarseness, q. v. 
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REAC'TION (re-ak'-shun), That which is produced by a re- 
agent. 
REA'GENT (re-a'-jent). A substance used to estimate ingredi- 
ents and quantity of a compound by analysis. 
REAUMUR THERMOMETER. Thermometer with freezing 
point at 0° and the boiling point 80°. See Thermometers. 
REC'IPE (res'-ip-e). A prescription; abbreviation it. 
RECLINA'TION (rek-lin-a'-shun). Assuming a reclining 
position. 
RECREMENT (rek'-re-ment). A secretion which admits of 
reabsorption. 
RECRUDES'CENCE. See Relapse. 
RECTAL (rek'-tal). Pertaining to the rectum. 
RECTAL'GIA. Pain in the rectum. 
RECTIFIED (rek'-ti-fid). Corrected. Applied to substances 
which have been distilled. 
RECTI'TIS (rek-tl'-tis). Inflammation of the rectum. 
RECTOCELE (rek'-to-sel). Hernia of the rectum, 
RECTOSCOPE (rek'-to-skop). Instrument used to keep rectum 
open while being examined. 
RECTOSTENO'SIS. Stenosis of the rectum. 
RECTOT'OMY. Rectal incision. 
RECTUM (rek'-tum). That portion of intestines from colon 
to anus. 
RECTUS. Applied to a number of straight muscles. 
RECUPERATION (re-ku-per-a'-shun). Process of regaining 
health. 
RECUR'RENT. Disease with periodical attacks. 
RED'-GUM. Rash observed in children during dentition. 
REDU'CIBLE, Capable of being reduced. 
REDUCTION (re-duk'-shun). Replacing a part which has 
been displaced. 
REDUPLICATION. The act of doubling. 
REFLECTION (re-flek'-shun). The throwing back of rays of 
light. 
RE'FLEX (re-fleks). Involuntary muscular or organic move- 
ment, due to excitement of nerves. 
REFRACTION (re-frak'-shun). Bending or breaking of light- 
rays, due to passing through dissimilar media. 
REFRACTURE (re-frak'-ture). Operation of breaking a bone, 
which has been fractured and united improperly. 
REFRIG'ERANT (re-frij'-er-ant). Agent causing lowering 
temperature; see Limon. 
REFRIGERATION (re-frij-er-a'-shun). The act of reducing 
temperature of the body. 
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REGENERATION (re-jen-er-a'shun). Second production of a 
part. 
REG'IMEN (rej'-im-en). Systematic diet. 
RE'GION (re'-jun). A portion of the body. 
REGIONAL (re'-jun-al). Pertaining to a region. 
REG'ULAR. Applied to a methodical proceeding. 
REGURGITATION (re-ger-jit-a'-shun). Abnormal backward 
expulsion of the contents or secretions of a part. 
REIMPLANTATION. Putting a tooth back in its socket. 
RE-INFECTION. Repeated infection. 
REINOCULATION. Repeated inoculation. 
REINSCH’S TEST. Using copper to test for arsenic. 
REISS'NER’S MEM'BRANE. A cochleal membrane. 
REJUVENES'CENCE (re-ju-ven-es'-ens). Restoration to con- 
dition of youth. 
RELAPSE'. Return of disease after patient has nearly re- 
covered. 
RELAP'SING FE'VER. Acute remitting fever, usually attack- 
ing a community. 
RELAX'ANT (re-laks'-ant). An agent producing relaxation. 
RELAXATION. An unbending; a loosening. Opposite of con- 
traction. Abatement of a disease. 
REMAK’S GANG'LION. A ganglion of the heart. 
REME'DIAL (re-me'-de-al), Pertaining to or resembling a 
remedy. 
REM'EDY (rem'-e-de). A curative agent. 
REMIS'SION (re-mish'-un). Applied to a temporary cessation 
of a disease, 
REMITTENT. Disease with continued temporary ceasing 
and returning of paroxysms, as remittent fever. 
REMITTENT FE'VER. Fever with marked abatement, but 
which returns again during the day. 
RE'NAL (re'-nal). Pertaining to the kidneys. 
REN'IFORM. Resembling shape of the kidney. 
REN'NET. Inner membrane of calfs stomach; also an in- 
fusion made from same. 
REPEL'LENT. Having power to repel or drive away a con- 
dition. 
REPLETION (re-ple'-shun). Condition of fulness. 
REPOSITION (re-pd-si'-tion). A replacing in Its normal posi- 
tion. 
REPOS'ITOR. Instrument used to accomplish reposition. 
REPRODUCE' (re-pro-dus'). To generate young. 
REPRODUCTION. The act of producing offspring. 
REPRODUCTIVE, Pertaining to reproduction. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL RESEC'TION (re-sek'-shun). Cutting away of part of a bone 
and joining separated ends. 
RESID'D AL (re-zid'-u-al). Pertaining to residue. 
RES'IDUE. That which is left. 
RESID'UUM (res-id'-u-um). See Residue. 
RESILIENCE (re-zil'-yens). Relating to elasticity of a part. 
RES'IN (rez'-in). A semi-solid oil. 
RES'IN PLASTER (rez'-in). A plaster in which the vehicle 
for the medicament is a resin. * 
RES'INOUS (rez'-in-us). Pertaining to or resembling a resin.. 
RESOLU'TION (res-6-lu'-shun). Disappearance of a disease; 
analysis. 
RESOLV'ENT (re-zolv'-ent). An agent causing swelling and 
tumors to disappear. 
RES'ONANCE (rez'-on-ans). Auscultation chest sound, signifi- 
cant of lung disease. 
RESOR'CIN (re-sor'-sin). A valuable antiseptic; also a febri- 
fuge. 
RESORP'TION (re-sorp'-shun). Absorption of purulent mat- 
ter, etc. 
RESPIRA'TION (res-pir-a'-shun). Inspiration and expiration, 
q. v, 
RES'PIRATOR (res'-pir-a-tor). Instrument to eliminate im- 
purities from Inspired air. 
RESPIRATORY. Pertaining to respiration. 
RES'TIFORM. Resembling a cord. 
RESURREC'TIONIST. A grave-robber. 
RESUSCITA'TION (re-sus-it-a'-shun). Revival of latent vitality 
in those who have inhaled gas or been very nearly drowned. 
RETCH. Violent attempts to vomit. 
RE'TE (re'-te). A net-work or plexus. 
RETEN'TION. Delayed normal discharge, as retention of the 
urine. 
RETIC'ULAR. Resembling a net. 
RETIC'ULUM. A net-work. 
RET'INA. Reticular expansion of optic nerve. 
RETINAC'ULUM (ret-in-ak'-u-lum). A restraining ligament. 
RET'INAL. Pertaining to the retina. 
RETINI'TIS (ret-in-i'-tis). Inflammation of the retina. 
RETINOS'COPY. See Ophthalmoscopy. 
RETORT'(re-tort'). Vessel with long curved tube, an imple- 
ment of distillation. 
RETRAC'TILE (re-trak'-til). Permitting retraction. 
RETRAC'TION (re-trak'-shun). Making shorter or drawing 
backward. 
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RETRAC'TOR. Applied to muscles accomplishing retraction. 
An instrument used in surgical operations. 
RE'TRAHENS. Applied to muscle accomplishing retraction 
of the ear. 
RETROCES'SION (re-trd-sesh'-un), Progressing backward. A 
relapse. 
RETROCLU'SION. A method of acupressure, q. v. 
RETROCOL'IC (ret-rd-kol'-ik). Pertaining to muscles at pos- 
terior portion of neck. 
RETROFLEX'ION (re-trd-flek'-shun). Bending backward. 
RETROGRADE (ret'-rd-grad). Proceeding backward. 
RETROOC'ULAR (re-trd-ok'-u-lar). Situated behind the eye- 
ball. 
RETROPHARYNGEAL (re-trd-far-in-je-al). Behind the phar- 
ynx. 
RETROPUL'SION (re-trd-pul'-shun). Forcing back. 
RETROVACCINA'TION (re-tro-vak-sin-a'-shun). Vaccinating 
a cow with virus obtained from man. 
RETROVER'SION (re-trd-ver-'shun). Barkward bending of the 
womb. 
REU'NION (re-un'-yun). Union of parts which have been 
separated. 
REVIVIFICA'TION (re-viv-if-ik-a'-shun). See Resuscitation. 
REVUL'SANT, Agent causing revulsion. 
REVUL'SION. Drawing morbid fluids away from a diseased 
part. 
REVUL'SIVE (re-vul'-siv). Agent producing revulsion. 
RHACHIAL'GIA (ra-ke-al'-je-ah). Pain in the spine. 
RHACHIDIAN. Pertaining to the spine. 
RHACHIOCAMP'SIS (ra-ke-d-kamp'-sis). Spinal curvature. 
RHACHIOCHY'SIS (ra-ke-d-ki'-sis). Dropsical inflammation of 
the spine. 
RHACHIOCYPHO'SIS (ra-ke-d-si-fd'-sls). Crooked-back; hunch- 
back, 
RHACHIODYN'IA (ra-ke-d-din'-e-ah). Pain in the spine. 
RHACHIOMYELX'TIS (ra-ke-d-ml-el-I'-tis). Inflammation of 
spinal cord. 
RHACHIOPLE'GIA (ra-ke-e-ple'-je-ah). Paralysis of the spine. 
RHACHIOSCOLIO'MA (ra-ke-d-skd'-le-d-mah). Bending of spine 
to one side. 
RHACHIOSCOLIO'SIS (ra-ke-d-skd-le-d'-sis). Spinal curvature. 
RHA'CHIOTOME (ra'-ke-d-tdm). Instrument for opening spine. 
RHACHIOT'OMY (ra-ke-ot'-d-me). Using of rhachiotome, q. v. 
RHA'CHIS. The spine. 
RHACHIS'CHISIS (ra-kis-kis-is). Fissure of the spine. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL RHACHIT'IC. Pertaining to rhachitis. 
RHACHI'TIS (ra-kl'-tis). See Rickets. 
RHACO'MA (ra-ko'-mah). Roughness of skin; chapping. 
RHACO'SIS (ra-ko'-sis). Condition due to rhacoma. 
RHAG'ADE. Ulcerous chapping or Assure. 
RHAM'NUS PURSHIA'NA. See Cascara Sagrada. 
RHAT'ANY (rat-an-e). See Kramerla. 
RHEG'MA (reg'-mah). Vascular or vesicular rupture. 
RHE'I (re'-i). See Rhubarb. 
RHE'UM (re'-um). Fee Rhubarb. 
RHEUMARTHRO'SIS (rum-arth-ro'-sis). Rheumatic articular 
inAammation. 
RHEUMATAL'GIA. Persistent rheumatic pain. 
RHEUMAT'IC. Pertaining to rheumatism. 
RHEUM'ATISM (rum'-at-izm). Feverish affection with pains 
in bones and joints. 
RHEUM'ATOID (rum'-at-oid). Resembling rheumatism. 
RHEUM'ATOID ARTHRI'TIS. Deformity and inAammation 
of a joint. 
RHI'NAL, (ri'-nal). Pertaining to the nose. 
RHINAL/GIA (ri-nal'-Je-ah). Pain in the nose. 
RHINENCEPH'ALUS. Cyclopian monster with rudimentary 
nose. 
RHINEURYN'TER (ri-nu-rin'-ter). Tiny apparatus for stop- 
ping up nostrils. 
RHINI'TIS (rin-i'-tis). InAammation of the inner membranes 
of nose. 
RHINO'BYON. Tampon for stopping up nostrils. 
RHINOCEPH'ALUS (ri-no-sef'-a-lus). See Rhinencephalus. 
RHINOCLEPSIS. Stopping up of nose. 
RHINODYN'IA (ri-no-din'-e-ah). Pain in the nose. 
RHIN'OLITH (ri'-no-lith). Stone in the nose. 
RHINOLITHPASIS (ri-no-lith-I'-a-sis). Production of rhinolith. 
RHINOL'OGIST (ri-nol'-d jist). One who treats diseases of the 
nose. 
RHINOL/OGY (ri-nol'-6-je). Treatise on diseases of the nose. 
RHINONECRO'SIS (ri-no-ne-kro'-sis). Decay of bones of nose. 
RHINOPHO'NIA (ri-no-fo'-ne-ah). Sound as though “talking 
through the nose.” 
RNINOPHY'MA (ri-no-fi'-mah). Nasal swelling due to inAam- 
mation of nasal tissue. 
RHIN'OPLASTY (rin'-6-plas-te). Operation correcting nasal 
deformity whether acquired or not. 
RHINOPOL'YPUS (ri-no-poT-ip-us). Nasal polypus ; see Poly- 
pus. 
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RHINORRHA'GIA (ri-nor-a'-je-ah). Hemorrhage from the nose. 
RHINORRHE'A (ri-nor-e'-ah). Discharge from nose. 
RHINOSCLERO'MA (ri-no-skler-d'-mah). Indurated condition 
of nasal membranes. 
RHINOSCOPE (rl'-no-skop). Instrument for examining nose. 
RHINOS'COPY (rl-nos'-ko-pe). Using the rhinoscope. 
RHINOSTEGNO'SIS (ri-no-steg-no'-sis). Stopping up of nostrils. 
RHI'ZOME (ri'-zom). Applied to plants in which rooDstalk 
runs along earth. 
RHOM'BOID. Resembling shape of rhombus. 
RHOMBOI'DEUS (rom-boi'-de-us). Rhomboid muscle of the 
shoulder. 
RHON'CUS (ron'-kus). Abnormal bronchial sound. 
RHU'BARB A purgative agent; rheum. 
RHUS GLA'BRA (rus Poisonous shrub with astrin- 
gent properties. 
RHUS TOXICODEN'DRON. Poison-oak; poison-ivy. 
RHYTHM (rithm). Applied to regular order of movements, as 
pulsation. 
RHYTH'MICAL (rith'-mik-al). Pertaining to rithm. 
RIBS. Long, curved, transverse bones protecting thoracic 
contents. 
RICE. See Oryza. 
RICI'NI OL'EUM (ris-i-ni ol'-e-uml. Castor oil; gentle cathartic. 
RICK'ETS (rik'-ets). Disease of the spine, beginning in child- 
hood, in which portion of it becomes humped. 
RPDER’S-BONE. Growth of bone on thigh muscle, due to 
saddle riding. 
RIGIDTTY (rij-id'-it-e). Stiffness; inflexibility. 
RPGOR (rl'-gor). Rigidity, with lack of warmth. 
RI'GOR MOR'TIS. Stiffness of a corpse. 
RI'MA (ri'-mah). An opening; a crack or fissure. 
RPMOUS (ri'-mus). Having fissures. 
RING. A continuous substance inclosing a plane circular 
space, as femoral ring. 
RING'WORM. Term used by the laity to express a chronic 
form of herpes, occurring in little circles. 
RPNOLITE. See Rhinolith. 
RI'OLAN’S MUS'CLE. A muscle of the eyelid. 
RIPE. Mature; fully developed. 
RISO'RIUS (ri-sd'-re-us). A muscle springing from parotid 
gland. 
RI'SUS SARDON'ICUS. Sardonic facial expression witnessed 
in tetanus. 
ROB'ORANT (rolY-or-ant). Remedy with tonic properties. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL RO'BUST. Hale; hearty. 
ROCHELLE' SALT (ro-sheT sawlt). Tartrate of potash and 
soda. 
ROCK' CAN'DY. A mass of crystals of sugar. 
RO'DENT UL'CER. Morbid ulcer slowly but gradually en- 
larging. 
ROENT'GEN RAYS (ro-ent'-gen). See “X ” rays. 
ROL'LER (rol'-er). A roll of narrow bandaging material. 
ROM'BERG’S SIGN. Inability to stand steadily when eyelids 
are closed, significant of locomotor ataxy, q. v. 
ROOT. Ramifications of a plant under the earth, by which 
it absorbs sustaining elements. 
RO'PY (ro'-pe). Viscous; glutinous. 
RO'SA. Rose. 
ROSA'CEA (ro-za'-she-ah). See Acne Rosacea. 
ROSAN'ILIN (ro-zan'-il-in), Applied to several salts used in 
albuminuria. 
ROSE (roz). See Erysipelas. Rose-plant. 
ROSE-CATARRH' (roz-kat-ar'). See Hay Fever. 
ROSE'MARY (roz'-ma-re). Local stimulant; see Rosmarinus. 
ROSE'OLA (ro-ze'-6-lah). Rose-like Inflammation of the skin. 
ROSE'-RASH. See Roseola. See Erysipelas. 
ROS'IN (roz'-in). See Resin. 
ROSTN-WEED. Compass-plant; produces emesis and diar 
phoresis. 
ROSMARI'NUS (ros-mar-i'-nus). See Rosemary. 
ROS'TRATE. Resembling: a beak. 
ROST'RIFORM. See Rostrate. 
ROS'TRUM. A beak or similar projection. 
RO'SY. Resembling a rose; red. 
ROTACIS'MUS (ro-ta-sis'-mus). See Lallation. 
ROTA'TION (ro-ta'-shun). Moving on its axis. 
ROTA'TOR (ro-ta'-tor). Applied to a muscle causing rotation 
of a part. 
ROT'HELN (ra'-teln). Mild attack of rubeola. 
ROT'TEN. See Putrefaction. 
ROTT'LERA (rot'-ler-ah). See Kamala. 
ROT'ULA (rot'-u-lah). The knee-pan, so named from its resem- 
bling shape of a little wheel. 
ROT'ULAR. Pertaining to the patella, 
ROUND LIGAMENTS. Applied to ligament of uterus and 
also of the liver. 
RUBE'DO (ru-be'-do). Reddening of the skin. 
RUBEFA'CIENT (ru-be-fa'-shent). Medicine producing red- 
ness of skin. 
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RUBEFAC'TION (ru-be-fak'-shun). Action of a rubefacient. 
RUBEL'LA. See Rubeola. 
RUBE'OLA (ru-be-6-lah). Measles; disease attacking air- 
passages of children, attended with an eruption of small 
reddish exfoliating circles. 
RUBIG'INOUS (ru-bij'-in-us). Rusty-colored. 
RUBES'CENT. Scarlet appearance of skin due to action of 
rubefacient. 
RU'BUS (ru'-bus). Blackberry; tonic and astringent. 
RUCTATIO (ruc-ta'-she-o). See Eructation. 
RUC'TUS (ruk'-tus). Same as Ructatio. 
RUDIMEN'TARY (ru-dim-en'-ta-re). Referring to primitive 
state. Applied to deformity which will never develop 
properly. 
RUE (ru). See Ruta. Emmenagogue and tonic. 
RU'GA (ru'-gah). A wrinkle, as of a membrane. 
RUGINA'TION (ru-gin-a'-shun). Scraping. 
RUGI'TIS (ru-ji'-tis). See Tinnitus Aurium. See Flatulence. 
RUGOS'ITY (ru-gos-it-e). Having a number of rugse or wrinkles. 
RU'GOUS. See Rugosity, 
RUM. An intoxicating beverage. 
RU'MEN. The cud or first stomach of ruminating animals. 
RU'MEX (ru'-meks). Yellow-dock; alterative and tonic. 
RUMINATION (ru-min-a'-shun). Act of chewing food after it 
has been deposited in the rumen. 
RUMINOT'OMY (ru-rnin-ot'-d-me). Incision of the rumen. 
RUMP. The coccyx. The glutei. 
RUN. Popular term for purulent discharge or exudation. 
RU'PIA (ru'-pe-ah). Fetid ulcerous disease in which the ulcer 
is covered by a scab. 
RUPTURE (rup'-tur). Protrusion of a part without its normal 
container; a breaking of a vesical body. 
RUS'SIAN. Pertaining to or coming from Russia. 
RUT. Heated desire of animals for connection. 
RU'TA (ru'tah). Alterative and emmenagogue; see Rue. 
RUTA'C.® (ru-ta'-ka). See Rue. 
RUTXDO'SIS (ru-tid-o'-sis). Rugous condition of cornea. 
RYE (ri). Grain used for bread and making liquors. 
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SABI'NA (sii-bi'-nah). See Savine. 
SAB'ULOUS (sab'-u-lus). Gritty. 
SAB'URRA (sabMlr-ah). Foulness of stomach. SAC (eak). Envelope or pouch. 
SAC'CATE (sak'-at). Pouched. 
SACCHARA'TED. Impregnated with sugar. 
SACCHAREPHIDRO'SIS (sak-ar-ef-id-ro'-sis). Perspiration con- 
taining sugar. 
SACCHARIF'EROUS (sak-ar-if-er-us). See Saccharated. 
SAC'CHARIN (sak'-ar-in). Intensely sweet substance obtained 
from coal-tar. 
SACCHAROGEN'ESIS. Generation or production of sugar. 
SACCHAROM'ETER (sak-ar-om'-e-ter). Instrument to deter- 
mine proportion of sugar in a solution. 
SACCHAROMY'CES (sak-ar-6-mi'-sez). Yeast fungi. 
SACCHARORRHE'A (sak-ar-or-e'-ah). Sugar in the urine; see 
Glycosuria. 
SAC'CHARUM (sak'-ar-urn). Sugar made from cane sugar. 
SAC'CUS. See Sac. 
SACHET' POW'DER (sash-a'). A highly perfumed powder. 
SACCHOLAC'TIN (sak-o-lak'-tin). See Sugar of Milk. 
SAC'CIFORM. Having shape of sac. 
SAC'CULA'TED (sak'-u-la-ted). See Saccate. 
SAC'CULE (sak'-ul). A small sac. 
SAC'CULUS. Same as saccule. 
SAC'CUS. See Sac. 
SA'CRAD (sa'-krad). Toward the sacrum. 
SACRADYN'IA (sa-kra-din'-e-ah). Pain in the sacrum. 
SACRAL'GIA (sa-kral'-je-ah). Same as sacradynia. 
SA'CRAL (sa'-kral). Pertaining to sacrum. 
SA'CRED BARK. See Cascara Sagrada. 
SA'CRUM (sa'-kruxn). Small bone separating final lumbar 
vertebra and coccyx. 
SAD'DLE-NOSE (sad'-l-noz). Caving in of bridge of nose. 
SAF'FRON. An aromatic vegetable tonic. 
SAF'ROL. Active principle of oil of sassafras. 
SAGE (saj). See Salvia. 
SAGE-FEMME'(sahj-fem'). A midwife. 
SAGTTTAL (saj'-it-al). Having shape of an arrow. 
SAG'ITTAL SU'TURE. Suture of parietal bones. 
SAG'ITTATE. Shaped like an arrow. 
SA'GO (sa'-go). Starchy pith obtained from palm, furnishing 
nutritious food. 
SA'GO SPLEEN, Spleen with amylaceous infiltration of its 
tissues. 
SAGRA'DA. See Cascara Sagrada. 
SAINT AG'ATHA’S DISEASE'. Inflammation of female 
breast. 
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SAINT ANTHONY’S FIRE. See Erysipelas. 
SAINT CLAIR’S DISEASE'. Inflammation of conjunctiva. 
SAINT IGNAT'IA BEAN. See Ignathia. 
SAINT JOB’S DISEASE'. See Syphilis. 
SAINT LAZARUS’ DISEASE. See Leprosy. 
SAINT VITUS’ DANCE. See Chorea. 
SAL. Salt. 
SALA'CIOUS. Intense desire of the male for female. 
SALAC'ITY (sa-las'-it-e). See Salacious. 
SALERA'TUS (sal-er-a'-tus). Commercial bicarbonate of potas- 
sium. 
SALTCIN (sal'-is-in). Valuable antiperiodic. 
SALICI'NUM. See Salicin. 
SALICYL'AS. See Salicylate. 
SALICYL'ATE (sal-ls-il'-at). Salt of salicylic acid and a base. 
SALICYLA'TED COTTON. Cotton saturated with salicylic 
acid. 
SALICYLTC AC'ID (sal-ls-il'-ik). An acid product of carbolic 
acid, exhibited in rheumatism; also an antiseptic. 
SALIFIABLE. That which may be salified. 
SALIFICA'TION. Process of salifying. 
SAL'IFY. To convert to a salt. 
SALIG'ENIN (sal-lj'-en-in). A product obtained by manipula- 
tion of salicin. 
SA'LINE (sa'-lln). Pertaining to or resembling salt. 
SALI'VA (sa-li'-va). Secretion discharged in the mouth from 
salivary gland. 
SAL'IVANT. Agent causing flow of saliva. 
SALT VARY (sal'-iv-a'-re). Pertaining to saliva. 
SALIVA'TION (sal-iv-a'-shun). See Ptyalism. 
SA'LIX (sa'-liks). Mild tonic obtained from white willow. 
SA'LOL. Used in febrile and rheumatic affections. 
SALPINGEC'TOMY. Removal of Fallopian tube. 
SALPINGEMPHRAXTS (sal-pin-jem-fraks'-is). Obstruction of 
Fallopian tube. 
SALPIN'GIAN (sal-pin'-ji-an), Pertaining to Fallopian tube. 
SALPINGI'TIS. Inflammation of Fallopian tube. 
SALPINGOCYE'SIS (sal-ping-go-si-e'-sis). Fetal development 
in oviduct. 
SALPINGOR'RHAPHY (sal-ping-gor'-a-fe). Sewing laceration 
or incision of Fallopian tube. 
SALPINGOS'TOMY (sal-ping-gos'-to-me). Operation forming 
a fistulous opening in Eustachian tube. 
SALPINGOT'OMY (sal-plng-got'-6-me). Excision of Fallopian 
tube. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SAL'PINX (sal'-pingks). A tube, applied especially to the 
Fallopian tube and Eustachian tube. 
SALT (sawlt). Choride of sodium. An acid compound with a 
base. , 
SALTA'TION (sal-ta'-shun). Disease in which patient gives 
spasmodic jumps. 
SAL'TATORY (saT-ta-tor-e). Pertaining to saltation. 
SAL'TER’S SWING. Swing-like suspension for resting a 
broken leg. 
SALTPE'TER (sawlt-pe'-ter). Nitrate of potassium. 
SALT'-RHEUM'. Chronic eczematous disease. 
SALTS (sawltz). Epsom salts; see Magnesium Sulphate. 
SALU'BRIOUS. Pertaining to salubrity. 
SALU'BRITY (sal-u'-brit-e). Healthy condition. 
SALU'TARY (sal-u'-ta-re). Prolific of good health. 
SALVATEL'LA (sal-vatreT-ah). Small vein of hand and foot. 
SALVE. See Unguent. 
SAL'VIA (sal'-ve-ah). Stimulating leaves of sage. 
SANAB'ILIS. That which admits of curing. 
SANA'TIO (san-a'-she-o). See Sanative. 
SAN'ATIVE. See Salutary. Healing. 
SANATORY, See Sanative. 
SAND'-BATH. Sand prepared for arenation, q. v. 
SAN'DALWOOD. See Santalum. 
SAN'DARAC (san'-dar-ak). A resin used for plasters; also a 
varnish. 
SANGUIF'EROUS (san-gwifi-er-us). Blood-bearing. 
SANGUIFICA'TION (san-gwe-flk-a'-shun). Conversion of chyle 
into blood. 
SANGUINA'RIA. Blood root, useful in pulmonary diseases. 
SANGUINAR'IN (sang-win-ar'-in). Constituent of sanguinaria. 
SAN'GUINE. Pertaining to blood. In a hopeful frame of mind. 
SANGUIN'EOUS (san-gwin'-e-us). Bloody ; plethoric. 
SANGUIN'OLENT (san-gwin'-d-lent). Stained here and there 
with blood. 
SANGUINO'SUS (san-gwin-o'-sus). See Plethora. 
SAN'GUIS (san'-gwis). Blood. 
SANIC'ULA (san-lk'-u-lah). Diaphoretic root. 
SA'NIES (sa'-nez). Foul ulcerous discharge. 
sA'NIOUS (sa'-ni-us). Pertaining to or prolific of sanies. 
SANITAR'IUM. A private retreat with corps of medical 
attendants for treating invalids. 
SANITARY (san'-it-a-re). Pertaining to health and hygienic 
surroundings. 
SANTTAS (san'-it-as). Health. 
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SANITA'TION (san-It-a'-shun). Applied to making surround- 
ings healthy. 
SAN'ITY (san'-it-e). Opposite of insanity, q. v. 
SANTAL'UM (san-tal'-um). Sandalwood ; stimulant to mu- 
cous membranes, exhibited in gonorrhea; also employed 
to advantage in diseases of respiratory tract 
SANTON'ICA (san-ton'-ik-ah). An oriental tenicide. 
SAN'TONIN (san'-to-nln). Constituent of santonica. 
SA'PA (sa'-pah). Inspissated grape juice. 
SAPHE'NA (saf-e'-nah). Veins of leg, called the internal and 
external saphena veins. 
SAP'ID. Palatable. 
SA'PO (sa'po). Soap. Combination of fatty acid with a salt. 
SAPONA'CEOUS (sap-ort-a'-she-us). Soapy. 
SAPONIFICA'TION (sap-on-if-ik-a'-shun). Changing into soap. 
SAP'ONIN (sap'-6-nin). Irritant; anesthetic. 
SAPPH'ISM (saf-izm). Lustful desire of women for women. 
SAPRE'MIA (sap-re'-me-ah). Blood-poisoning due to absorb- 
tlon of septic matter. 
SAP'RINE (sap'-rin). Non-poisonous ptomaine of putrefaction. 
SAPROGEN'IC (sap-ro-jen'-iki. Prolific of putrefaction. 
SAPROG'ENOUS (sap-roj'-en-us). See Saprogenic. 
SAPROPH'ILOUS (sap-rof-il-us). Pertaining to microorgan- 
isms of putrefaction. 
SAP'ROPHYTES (sap'-ro-fits). Microorganism of putrefaction. 
SAPROPHYT'IC (sap-ro-flt'-ik). Same as Saprophilous. 
SAPROPY'RA (sap-ro-pi'-rah). Intensely malignant typhus. 
SAPROS'TOMOUS (sap-ros'-to-mus). Fetid state of the breath. 
SAR'CINA (sar-sin'-ah). Genus of schlzomycetes. 
SAR'CINE (sar'-sin). See Sarcina. 
SARCI'TIS (sar-si'-tis). Muscular inflammation. 
SAR'COCELE (sar'-ko-sel). Fleshy growth on testicles; see 
Orchiocele. 
SARCOCOL'LA (sar-ko-kol'-ah). Resinous exudation with 
purgative properties. 
SAR'CODE (sar'-kod). See Protoplasm. 
SAR'COID (sar'-koid). Flesh-like. 
SARCOLAC'TIC. Lactic acid obtained from or existing in 
flesh. 
SARCOLEM'MA (sar-ko-lem'-ah). Membranous sheath of 
muscles. 
SARCOL'OGY (sar-kol'-o-je). Scientific treatise on tissues. 
SARCO'MA. Fleshy excresence or tumor. 
SARCOMATO'SIS (sar-kom-at-o'-sis). General sarcomatous 
aflection. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SARCOMATOUS (sar-kom'-at-us). Pertaining to or resembling 
a sarcoma. 
SARCOPH'AGY (sar-kof-a-je). Flesh-eating. 
SARCOPHY'MA (sar-ko-fi'-mah). See Sarcoma. 
SARCOP'TES (sar-kop'-tez). See Acarus Scabei. 
SAR'COSIN (sar'-ko-sin). Substance obtained from kreatin. 
SARCO'SIS (sar-ko'-sis). Sarcomatous growth. 
SARCOSTO'SIS (sar-kos-to'-sis). Osteoma growing in muscular 
tissue. 
SARCOT'IC (sar-kot'-ik). Flesh-producing. 
SAR'COTOME (sar'-ko-tom). Instrument for cutting flesh. 
SAR'COUS (sar'-kus). Fleshy; pertaining to or resembling 
flesh. 
SARDI'ASIS (sar-di'-a-sis). See Rinas Sardonicus. 
SARDON'IC See Risus Sardonicus. 
SAREP'TA. Mustard. 
SARSAPARIL'LA (sar-sap-ar-il'-ah). Alterative and tonic; 
also stimulating secretion of urine. 
SAR'TIAN DISEASE'. An ulcerous disease; see Furunculus 
Orientalis. 
SARTO'RIUS (sar-to'-re-us). Muscle of the thigh extending 
from ilium to head of tibia. 
SAS'SAFRAS. Aromatic diaphoretic and tonic. 
SAT'ELLITE (sat'-el-lt). Applied to a vein extending over 
same course as an artery. 
SATI'ETY (sa-ti'-et-e). Excessively full beyond desire. 
SAT'U RATED (sat'-ur-a-ted). Having undergone saturation. 
SATURATION. Absorption of a liquid by a solid, until it 
refuses to absorb more. 
SAT'URNINE (sat'-er-nin). Pertaining to lead. Gloomy; mel- 
ancholy. 
SAT'URNISM. Poisoning from lead. 
SATUR'NUS (sat-ur-nus). Lead. 
SATYRI'ASIS (sat-e-ri'-as-is). Excessive lustful desires of the 
male. 
SAURIO'SIS. See Ichthyosis. 
SAU'SAGE POX'SONING isaw'-saj}. Disease due to poisonous 
ptomaine of decayed sausages. 
SAVIL'LA RHAT'ANY (rat'-an-e). See Krameria. 
SAVTN. See Savine. 
SAV'INE (sav'-in). An emmenagogue leaf. 
SA'VORY (sa'-vo-re). Pleasant to sense of smell or to the 
palate. 
SAW. An instrument with nicked edge for sawing a bone. 
SAXTFRAGE (saks'-if-raj). Vegetable tonic to the nerves. 
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SAYRE’S JACK'ET. Plaster-of-Paris encasing for body, ex- 
hibited in spine disease, 
SCAB (skab). Granulation or crust over skin disease or wound. 
SCABET'IC. Resembling or pertaining to scabies. 
SCABIES. Itch due to action of parasite (Acarus Scabei) un- 
derneath the skin. 
SCABRIT'IES (ska-brit'-ez). Hypertrophy and induration of 
nails; roughness. 
SCA'BROUS (ska'-brus). Hardened; rough. 
SCAB'-WORT. See Inula. 
SCA'LA (ska'-lah). Cochleal passages resembling stairs. 
SCALARTFORM (skal-ar'-if-orm). Resembling or having shape 
of stairs. 
SCALD (skawld). Burning or blistering of a part from a 
heated fluid. 
SCALD'HEAD. See Parrigo. 
SCALE (skla). Very small sheet of dead skin; also applied to 
similar sheet of bone. 
SCALE'Ni MUS'CLES (ska-le'-ni). Several muscles of the neck. 
SCA'LER (ska'-ler). An instrument for cleaning the teeth. 
SCALLED'HEAD (skawld'-hed). See Scald-head. 
SCALP (skalp). Covering of skull. 
SCAL'PEL (skal'-pel). Sharp pointed surgical knife. 
SCAL'PRUM. See Raspatory. 
SCA'LY (ska'-le). Pertaining to or resembling scales. 
SCA'LY FETTER. See Psoriasis. 
SCAM'MONY (skam'-on-e). A purgative resin. 
SCAP'HA (skaf-ah), Cavity between helix and anthellx. 
SCAPHOCEPKAL'IK. Pertaining to scaphocephalus. 
SCAPHOCEPH'ALUS. Monster with head shaped like a boat. 
SCAPH'OID (skaf'-oid). Resembling shape of boat. 
SCAPH'OID BONE. Small curved bone of the foot. 
SCAP'ULA. Large bone at posterior portion of shoulder; 
shoulder-blade. 
SCAPULAL'GIA (skap-u-lal'-je-ah). Pain in the scapula. 
SCAP'ULAR (skap-u-lar). Pertaining to the scapula. 
SCAP'ULARY (skap'-u-la-re). Applied to material for bandag- 
ing shoulder. 
SCAP'ULO. See Scapular. 
SCAP'ULUM. See Scapula. 
SCAR (skar). Cicatrix of a wound. 
SCARF'SKIN. The epidermis. 
SCARIFICA'TION (skar-if-ik-a'-shun). Making a number of 
superficial incisions of very little depth on a part of the 
body, as for application of local stimulant. 
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SCAR'IFICATOR (skar'-if-ik-a-tor). Instrument for scarifica- 
tion. 
SCARLETPNA (skar-lat-e'-nah). Contagious febrile disease, 
with scarlet rash ; occurs in epidemics. 
SCARLETINTFORM. Having nature of scarletina. 
SCARLAT'INOID. See Scarletiniform. 
SCARLAT'INOUS. See Scarletiniform. 
SCAR'LET FE'VER. See Scarletina. 
SCAR'LET RASH. See Scarletina. 
SCATACRA'TIA. Incontinence of feces. 
SCAV'ENGING (skav'-en-jing), Street cleaning; a sanitary 
measure. 
SCELAL'GIA (ske-lal'-Je-ah). Pain in the bony structure of 
body. 
SCELETOG'RAPHY. Treatise on the skeleton. 
SCHEELE’S GREEN (shelz). Arsenite of copper, greenish in 
color. 
SCHE'MA (ske'-mah). A descriptive diagram. 
SCHINDYL'ESIS(skin-dil'-es-is). Insertion of one bone into part 
of another bone which has been split open, forming an im. 
movable joint. 
SCHINOCEPH'ALUS (skin-6-sef-a-lus). Monster with pointed 
skull. 
SCHISTOCE'LIA (skls-to-se'-le-ah). Cracking open of abdomen. 
SCHISTOCEPH'ALUS (skis-to-sef-al-us). Monster with cleft 
skull. 
SCHISTOGLOS'SIA (skis-to-glos'-e-ah). Cracking of the tongue. 
SCHISTOPROSO'PIA (skis-td-pro-so'-pe-ah). Facial Assure. 
SCHISTOPROSO'PUS (skis-td-prd-sd'-pus). Monster affected 
with schistoprosopia. 
SCHISTOR'RHACIS. See Hydrorrhachis. 
SCHISTOTHO'RAX (skis-td-thd'-raks). Fissure of the thorax. 
SCHIZOMYCE'TES (skiz-d-mi-se'-tez). Microorganisms; bac- 
teria. 
SCHIZOMYCIT'IC (skiz-d-ini-slt'-ik). Pertaining to schizomy- 
cetes. 
SCHIZOMYCO'SIS (skiz-6-mi-ko'-sis). Schizomyciticgrowth in 
man. 
SCHIZOTRICHTA (skiz-o-trik'-e-ah). Fissure of hair terminals. 
SCHNEIDE'RIAN MEM'BRANE. Pituitary membrane of the 
nose. 
SCHRE'GER’S LINES. Rings or ridges around teeth due to 
growth of dentine. 
SCIAS'COPY. See Skiascopy. 
SCIATTC (si-at'-ik). Pertaining to the ischium. 246 
SCIATICA (sl-at'-ik-ah). Inflammation of the sciatic nerve. 
SCIAT'IC NERVES. Nerves of thigh, legs, etc. 
SCIL'LA (sil'-ah). See Squill. 
SCINTILLATION (sin-til-a'-shun). A rapid flashing; sparkling. 
SCIOGRAPH. See Skiograph. 
SCIR'RHOID (skir'-oid). Having nature of a scirrhus. 
SCIRRHO'MA (skir-6'-mah). See Scirrhus. 
SCIRRHOSAR'CA. See Scleroderma. 
SCIRRHO'SIS (skir-6'-sis). Production of a scirrhus. 
SCIR'RHOUS (skir'-us). Pertaining to scirrhus. 
SCIR'RHUS(skir'-us). A cancerous induration ; see Carcinoma. 
SCIR'RUS. See Scirrhus. 
SCIS'SION (sis'-shun). Division; Assure. 
SCIS'SORS. An instrument with movable joint which cuts by 
grinding its two blades together. 
SCLE'RA (skle'-rah). Sclerotic membrane of eye. 
SCLE'RAL (skle'-ral). Pertaining to the sclera. 
SCLERECTA'SIA (skle-rek-ta'-se-ah). Bulging of sclera or 
cornea; see Staphyloma. 
SCLERECTOMY (skler-ek'-to-me). Removal of sclera. 
SCLERE'MA (skle-re'-mah). See Scleroderma. 
SCLERENCEPHA'LIA (skle-ren-sef-a'-le-ah). Cerebral indura- 
tion. 
SCLBRI'ASIS (skle-ri'-a-sis). Applied to an induration or 
hardening. 
SCLERITIS (skle-ri'-tis). Inflammation of sclerotic membrane. 
SCLEROCAT'ARACT. Sclerotic cataract. 
SCLERODER'MA (skle-ro-der'-mah). Cirrhosis of the skin. 
SCLEROQ'ENOUS (skle-roj'-en-us). Applied to that which is 
becoming indurated. 
SCLERO'MA (skle-ro'-mah). A hardening. 
SCLEROME'NIX. The dura mater. 
SCLERONYXTS (skle-ron-iks'-is). Incision of sclerotic. 
SCLEROPHTHAL'MIA (skle-roff-thal'-me-ah). Bulging of 
sclera of eye. 
SCLEROSAR'COMA. See Scirrhus. 
SCLERO'SIS (skler-6'-sis). Induration of soft part, as tissues. 
SCLERO-SKEL'ETON. Formation of bone in muscles. 
SCLEROTTC(skIer-ot'-ik). Hardened. Pertaining to the sclera, 
SCLEROT'ICA (sklcr-ot'-ik-ah). Outer membrane of eye. 
SCLEROTICO'NYXIS. See Sleronyxis. 
SCLEROTITIS (skler-ot-i'-tis). Inflammation of sclerotics. 
SCLER'OTOME (skler'-ot-om). Instrument for sclerotomy. 
SCLEROT'OMY (skler-ot'-o-me). Incision of sclerotica. 
SCLEROTONYXTB (skler-ot-6-niks-is). See Scleronyxis. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SCOLICI'ASIS (skol-e-si'-a-sis). State resulting from worms. 
SCOLECOL'OGY (sko-le-koT-6-je). Treatise on worms. 
SCO'LEX (sko'-leks). Hydatid which has become encysted. 
SCOLIO'MA. See Rhachioscoliosis. 
SCOLIOSIOM'ETRY (sko-le-o-se-6m'-et-re). Determining degree 
of scolioma. 
SCOLIO'SIS (sko-lc'-6-sis). See Rhachioscolioma. 
SCOLIOT'IC (sko-le-ot'-ik), Pertaining to scoliosis. 
SCOOP (skoop). Instrument resembling spoon. 
SCOPA'RIUS (sko-pa'-re-us). The broom; stimulates secretion 
of urine. 
SCOP'OLINE (skop'-o-lin). Derivative of belladonna, 
SCORACRA'TIA (sko-rak-ra'-she-ah). See Scatacratia. 
SCORBU'TIC. Pertaining to scorbutus. 
SCORBU'TUS (skor-bu'-tis). Scurvy. 
SCOTAS'MA. See Scotoma. 
SCOTO'MA (sk6-to-mah). Sensation, as of dark objects in front 
of eyes. 
SCOURGE (skerj). See Plague. 
SCOUR'ING (skow'-ring). See Purgation. 
SCRIV'ENER’S PAL'SY. See Writer’s Cramp, 
SCROBIC'ULUS COR'DIS. Region between sternum and um- 
bilicus; pit of stomach. 
SCROF'ULA (skrof-u-lah). Tuberculous disease of the con- 
stitution, with tumors of the glands, especially of the neck. 
SCROFULODER'MA. Scrofula of the skin. 
SCROFULO'SIS. Scrofulous formation. 
SCROF'ULOUS (skrof-u-lus). Pertaining to scrofula. 
SCROFULELCO'SIS (skrof-u-lel-ko'-sis). Ulcer of a scrofulous 
nature. 
SCROF'ULIDE. Applied to a disease of a scrofulous nature. 
SCROFULOPHY'MA (skrof-u-16-fi'-mah). Scrofulous tumor. 
SCRO'TAL (skro'-tal'. Pertaining to the scrotum. 
SCROTI'TIS (skro-ti'-tis). Inflammation of the scrotum. 
SCRO'TOCELE (skro'-to-sel). Hernia or tumor of the scrotum. 
SCRO'TUM (skro'-tum). Bag-like process cover testes. 
SCRUF'-SKIN. See Scarf-skin. 
SCRU'PLE (skru'-pl). Twenty grains; three scruples; one 
drachm. 
SCULL'-CAP. See Skull-cap. 
SCULTE'TUS, BANDAGE OF. Bandage consisting of strips 
literally braided together. 
SCURF (skerf). Falling of skin in small scales, especially 
applied to such a condition of the scalp. 
SCUR'FY Prolific of scurf. 
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SCUR'VY (skir'-ve). Disease with salivation, purpura, etc., 
especially seen among sailors. 
SCUTELLA'RIA. Skull-cap; a nerve-stimulant. 
SCU'TIFORM (sku'-ti-form). Shape resembling a shield. 
SCU'TUM. Thyroid-cartilage. 
SCYB'ALA (skib'-a-lah). Passage of feces in dry, hard balls. 
SCYTHTAN DISEASE'. Shriveling of genitalia in aged males. 
SCYTI'TIS (si-t!'-tis). Inflammation of the skin. 
SCYTOBLASTE'MA (sl-to-blas-te'-mah), Primitive state of the 
skin. 
SCYTOBLASTE'SIS (s!-to-blas-te'-sis). Development of scyto- 
blastema. 
SCYTOMORPHO'SIS (si-to-mor-fo'-sis). Unusual cutaneous 
formation. 
SEA'-ASH. A nervine; see Xanthoxyiin. 
SEA-BUR'DOCK. Antidote for bites of poisonous reptiles. 
SEA'-SALT. Chloride of sodium. 
SEAM (sem). Same as suture. 
SEA-SICK'NESS. MaldeMer. Dizziness and vomiting due to 
tossing of ship on a sea voyage. 
SEA'-TANGLE. Highly absorbent sea-weed. 
SEA'-WRACK (se'-wrak). See Fucus Vesiculosis. 
SEBA'CEOUS (se-ba'-she-us). Pertaining to or producing 
sebum. 
SEBA'CEOUS GLANDS. A number of glands secreting fatty 
matter or sebum. 
SEBA'CEOUS SECRE'TION. See Sebum. 
SEBIP'AROUS (se-bip'-ar-us). Applied to production of seba- 
ceous matter or sebum. 
SEBORRHA'GIA (se-bor-a'-je-ah). Sebaceous diarrhea. 
SEBORRHE'A (se-bor-e'-ah). Excessive morbid sebaceous 
secretion. 
SE'BUM (se'-bum). Greasy matter which is secreted by seba- 
ceous glands. 
SECERN'ENT. Applied to part secreting matter. 
SECERNING. Secreting. 
SECONDA'RIES (sek-on-da'-sez). Second syphilitic stage. 
SECONDARY. Second. 
SEC'ONDARY HEM'ORRHAGE. Post-operative hemorrhage. 
SEC'ONDARY SYP'HILIS. Stage of syphilis after primary 
and before tertiary stage. 
SEC'OND INTEN'TION. Normal healing with granulation: 
opposed to first intention. 
SECRE'TA (se-kre'-tah). Glandular secretions. 
SECRE'TING (se-kre'-ting). Producing secretions. 
WARNER S POCKET MEDICAL SECRETION, That which is secreted. Work of a secreting 
organ separating matter secreted from the blood. 
SECRET'ORY (se-kret'-o-re). Pertaining to secretion. 
SECTION (sek'-shun). Incisional division. 
SEC'UNDINES (sek'-un-dins). Foul matter expelled from 
womb after birth of child. 
SECUN'DEM ARTEM, In accordance with a fixed or correct 
method. 
SEDATION (se-da'-shun). Act of a sedative. 
SEDATIVE. Agent making a part less sensible to pain; a 
quieting remedy. 
SED'ENTAR Y (sed'-en-ta-re), Inactive; sitting. 
SED'IMENT. Precipitation of a matter in a fluid; dregs. 
SED'LITZ. See Seidlitz. 
SEDUM A'CRE (a'-ker). Remedy with diuretic properties. 
SEED (sed). See Semen. 
SEG'MENT. A division; a portion of a part. 
SEGMENTAL. Pertaining to a segment. 
SEGMENTATION (seg-men-ta'-shun). Process of dividing 
into segments. 
SEGREGATE. Separation from other parts. 
SEID'LITZ POW'DER (sed'-litz). An effervescing saline laxa- 
tive, 
SEIZ'URE (sez'-ur). A very sudden attack, as an apopleptic. 
seizure, 
SELE'NE (se-le'-ne). Flaky spots of Anger nails. 
SELF-ABUSE' (self-ab-yus'). See Masturbation; solitary sex-, 
ual indulgence. 
SELF-DIGESTION. Digestion of stomach itself from action 
of gastric juices. 
SELF-INFECTION. Transfer of disease from one infected 
part of the body to any part which was free from infection. 
SEL'LA TUR'CICA (ter'-sik-ah). Portion of saddle-shaped 
sphenoid bone. 
SEMEIOG'RAPHY (sem-e-og'-ra-te). Description of symptoms 
of various diseases. 
SEMEIOL'OGY (sem-e-ol'-6-je). Treatise on symptoms. 
SEMEIO'SIS (sem-e-6-sis). See Diagnosis. 
SEMIOT'IC (sem-e-ot'-ik). Relating to symptoms. 
SEMIOTTCS (sem-e-ot'-iks). See Semiology. 
SE'MEN (se'-men). Fluid secreted by testicles and spermatic 
processes; seed. 
SEMICIR'CULAR CANALS'. Three-aural passages. 
SEMILU'NAR. Resembling shape of a crescent. 
SEMILU'NAR BONE. Crescent-shaped bone of the wrist. 
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SEMILU'NAR CARTILAGES. Crescent-shaped cartilages of 
knee. 
SEMILU'NAR GANG'LIA (gang'-le-ah). Ganglia of solar 
plexus near kidneys. 
SEMILU'NAR NOTCH. Notch above the sternum. 
SEMILU'NAR VALVES. Crescent-shaped valves of pulmon- 
ary artery and aorta. 
SEMIMEMBRANO'SIS. Femoral muscle. 
SEM'INA. Plural of semen, q. v. 
SEM'INAL (sem'-in-al). Pertaining to semen. 
SEMINA'TION (sem-in-a'-shun). Seminal ejaculation. 
SEMINIF'EROUS (sem-in-if-er-us). Seminal bearing. 
SEMISPINA'LIS (sem-e-spl-na'-lis). Certain muscles about 
spine. 
SEMISPINA'TUS (sem-o-spl-na'-tus). See Semispinalis. 
SEMITENDINO'SUS (sem-e-ten-din-o'-susj. Long femoral mus- 
cle. 
SEN'ECTUS. See Senile. 
SEN'EGA. Root used as an expectorant. 
SEN'EKA. See Senega. 
SE'NILE (se-nll). Senility. 
SENI'LIS (se-ni'-lis). Pertaining to old age. 
SENI'LITY (se-ni'-li-te). Same as senilis, q. v. 
SEN'NA. A purgative leaf. 
SENSA'TION. Knowledge of feeling. 
SENSE. That which makes one aware of sensation. 
SENSIBIL'ITY (sen-sl-bil'-it-e). State in which one is aware of 
sensation. 
SEN'SIBLE (sen'-si-bl). Having mental perception. 
SEN'SITIVE. Usually indicative of abnormal quality of feel- 
ing. Having feeling. 
SENSO'RIUM. Center of perceptibility or the brain. 
SEN'SORY (sen'-so-re). Pertaining to sensation. 
SEN'TIENT (sen'-she-ent). Capable of perceiving sensations. 
SEPARATOR (sep-ar-a'-tor). Instrument for straightening 
teeth. 
SEPET'ONOUS. Foul; rank. 
SE'PIA (se'-pe-ah). Inky secretion of cuttle fish which it ejects 
when pursued. 
SEP'SIN. Ptomaine of putrefaction. 
SEP'SIS. Poisoning from septic matter. Putrefaction. 
SEPTE'MIA (sep-te'-me-ah). See Septicemia. 
SEP'TIC (sep'-tlk). Pertaining to putrefaction. 
SEPTICE'MIA (sep-tis-e'-me-ah). Fatal feverish disease due to 
absorption of purulent matter. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SEP'TUM. A membranous partition. 
SEP'TUM CEREBEL'LI, See Falx Cerebri. 
SEQUEL'A (se-kwel'-ah). Applied to complications following 
a disease. 
SEQUESTRA'TION (se-kwes-tra'-shun). Production of seques- 
trum. 
SEQUESTREC'TOMY (se-kwes-trek'-to-me). Removal of se- 
questrum. 
SEQUESTROT'OMY (se-kwes-trot'-6-me). See Sequestrectr 
omy. 
SEQUESTRUM (se-kwes'-trum). Detached necrosed portion 
of a bone. 
SERAL'BUMIN. Serum albumin. 
SER'IOUS. In a dangerous condition. 
SER'OLIN. Crystalline fatty substance in blood. 
SEROS'ITY (se-ros'-it-e). Of a serous nature. 
SE'ROUS (se'-rus). Pertaining to serum. 
SERPENTA'RIA (ser-pen-ta'-re-ah). Virginia snake-root; su- 
dorific. 
SERPES. See Herpes. 
SERPIG'INOUS. Having trend of a serpent’s path. 
SERPI'GO (ser-pi'-go). See Ringworm. 
SER'RATED (ser'-a-ted). Resembling edge of a saw. 
SER'RATUS (ser'-a-tus). See Serrated. Muscle of upper side 
of chest. 
SERRE-FINE' (sar-fSn'). Instrument for holding edges of a 
wound together, 
SERRE-NCEUD'. Instrument used to tie suture. 
SE'RUM (se'-rum). Yellowish fluid portion of the blood. 
SERUMU'RIA (se-rum-u'-re-ah). Same as albuminuria. 
SES'AMOID (ses'-am-oid). Grain-like in shape. 
SES'AMOID BONES. Small bones within tendons, as the 
patella. 
SES'SILE (ses'-il). Without a stalk. 
SET. Popular term for correcting a dislocated joint. 
SETA'CEOUS. Hairy. 
SE'TON. Silky matter penetrating skin, a counter irritant; 
obsolete. 
SEW'ER (soo'-er). A drain for carrying away refuse. 
SEX (seks). Organic difference of male and female, 
SEXDIG'ITAL (seks-dij'-it-al). Six-fingered. 
SEX'UAL. (seks'-u-al). Pertaining to sex. 
SHAD'OWGRAPH (shad'-o-graf). See Skiograph. 
SHAKES. See Ague. 
SHAM'MINQ. See Malinger. 
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SHAMPOO' (sham-poo'). See Massage. Head-washing and 
rubbing. 
SHANK. See Tibia. 
SHARK' OIL. Sometimes substituted for Morrhuae Oleum. 
SHEATH (sheth). An enveloping substance. 
SHEEP'- POX. Disease of sheep similar to cow-pox. 
SHELLAC' (shel-ak'). A constituent of sealing wax. 
SHI P'HEPD’S PURSE. An astringent plant, 
SHIELD (sheld). A protective agent. 
SHIN. Front portion of tibia. 
SHIN'-BONE. See Tibia. 
SHIN'GLEd (shing'-ls). See Herpes. 
SHIP'-FEVER. Severe form of typhus. 
SHI'VER Shaking, as from ague. 
SHOCK shok). Prostration, the reaction of nervous system 
after operation or a violent injury. 
SHORT'-SIGHTED. Near-sighted. 
SHOT'GUN PRESCRIPTION. So termed on account of its 
great number of ingredients. 
SHOUL'DER (shol'-der). Upper portion of body from sides of 
which arms extend. 
SHOUL'DLR BLADE. The scapula. 
SHOW (sho). Bloody discharge during labor. 
SIAL'ADEN (sl-al'-ad-en). Salivary gland. 
SIALADENITIS (si-al-ad-en-i'-tis). Inflammation of salivary 
gland. 
SIALADENON'CUS (s!-al-ad-en-on'-kus). Morbid enlargement 
of salivary gland. 
SIAL'AGOGLIE (si-al'-a-gog). Agent stimulating secretion of 
saliva. 
SI'ALINE. See Ptyalin. 
SIALIS'MUS (si-al-iz'-mus). See Salivation. 
SIALOGOGTC (si-al-o-goj'-ik). See Sialagogue. 
SIAL'OGOGUE. See Sialagogue. 
SI'ALOID (si'-a-loid). Pertaining to saliva. 
SIAL'OLITH (sl-al'-d-lith). Salivary calculus. 
SIALO-LITHI'ASIS (sx-al-o-lith-l'-as-is). Formation of sialolith. 
SIALON'CUS (s!-al-ong'-kus). Salivary tumor. 
SI A LOR R HE'A. Salivary incontinence. 
SIALOS'CHESIS (si-al-os'-ke-sis). Salivary retention. 
SIALOZE'MIA (s!-rl-oz-e'-me-ah). Salivation. 
SIB'BENS (sib'-bena). Dangerous syphilitic disease of Scotland. 
SIBE'RIAN PLAGUE (plag). Disease due to bacillis anthrax. 
SIB'ILANT. Applied to sounds that sound like a hissing 
serpent. 
VARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL BIC'CATIVE (sik'-a-tiv). Evaporating to dryness. 
SICK (sik). The opposite of healthy; ill. 
SICK-HEAD ACHE (sik-hed'-ak). Headache and vomiting. 
SICK'NESS (sik'-ncss). State of being sick. 
SIDE (sid). Lateral surface. 
SIDE'-BONE, See Ilium. 
SIDERO'SIS (sid-er-o'-sis). Ferrous deposits in a part. 
SIELIS'MUS. Salivation. 
SIESTA (se-es'-tah). An afternoon nap. 
SIG. Abbreviation for “ signa,” meaning “ give directions.” 
SI'GAULT’S OPERATION (se'-gawltz). Same as symphisiot- 
omy. 
SIGH (si). Prolonged single inspiration and expiration. 
SIGHT (sit). Vision; sense enabling one to see objects. 
SIGHT'LESS (sit'-les). Blind. 
SIG'MOID. “S” shaped. 
SIGMOIDAL. Pertaining to or resembling sigmoid. 
SILIC'IOUS. Pertaining to silicate. 
SIL'ICATE. Mineral substance used in pharmacy. 
SILVER. See Argentum. 
SILVER COAT'ED. Applied to pills covered with silver. 
SIM'PLE. An original unmixed remedial agent. 
SIMULATION (sim-u-la'-shun). Feigning illness. 
SINA'PIS (sin-a'-pis). Mustard, used especially for plasters 
or poultices. 
SINAPISM. Poultice made of mustard. 
SINCIP'ITAL (sin-sip'-it-al). Pertaining to the sinciput. 
SIN'CIPUT (sin'-sip-ut). Fore part of head; opposite of occiput 
or back part of head. 
SIN'EW (sin'-u). A tendon. 
SINGULTUS. Same as hiccough. 
SINTSTER (sin'-ls-ter). Pertaining to parts on the left. 
SIN'ISTRAL. Pertaining to the left. 
SIN'UOUS (sin'-u-us). Winding in and out. 
SI'NUS (si'-nus). A good-sized cavity with narrow entrance. 
SI'PHON (si-lun). Tube used to withdraw fluids from a con- 
tainer by means of suction. 
SIPHONO'MA (si-fun-o'-mah). Tumor of peritoneum. 
SI'REN (si-ren). See Sirenomelus. 
SIRENOM'ELUS. Monster with no legs or feet, and with tap- 
ering of lower body. 
SIRIASIS. See Heat-stroke. 
SITIOL'OGY (sit-i-ol'-o-je). Scientific treatise on foods. 
SITIOPHO'BIA (sit-e-o-fo'-be-ah). Repugnance of food. 
SITOL'OGY (slt-ol'-o-je). Same as sitiology. 
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SITOPHO'BIA (sit-d-fo-be-ah). See Sitiophobla. 
SITZ' BATH. Bath for abdomen and thighs. 
SI'UM. Genus of poisonous water parsnips. 
SI'ZY. Ropy. 
SKA'TOL (ska'-tol). Substance of fecal putrefaction. 
SKELETOG'RAPHY. Description of skeleton. 
SKELETOL'OGY. Treatise on the skeleton. 
SKEL'ETON. Bony structure of body. 
SKIAS'COPY. Observation of eye to determine refraction. 
SKI'OGRAPH (skc'-6-graf). Picture of a substance invisible to 
the eye on account of its covering, transferred to a nega- 
tive by means of the X Rays, q. v, 
SKIOGRAPHTC (ske-d-graf-lk). Pertaining to a skiograph. 
SKIOG'RAPHY (ske-og'-raf-e). Description of skiographs. 
SKIOL'OGY. Treatise on skiographs. 
SKIN. Thin membranous sheet enveloping the body. 
SKiN'-BOUND. See Scleroderma. 
SKLERI'ASIS (skle-ri'-as-is). See Scleroderma. 
SKODA’S SIGN. Percussion note, indicative of effusion 
within the plural cavity. 
SKU'LEIN (sku'-lin). Constituent of squills. 
SKULL. Hollow bone containing brain, etc.; the head. 
SKULL'CAP, See Scutellaria. 
SLAKED LIME (slakt lim). Lime to which water has been 
added. 
SLATY. Slate-colored. 
SLAV'ERING. Saliva slowly running out of mouth. 
SLEEP (slep). Rest for preservation of body, during which 
there is an Ignorance of surroundings. 
SLEEP'LESSNESS. See Insomnia. Inability to sleep. 
SLEEP'-WALKING. See Somnambulism. 
SLEEP'ING SICKNESS. An African disease in which there is 
continued drowsiness, and wasting away. 
SLIDE (slid). Glass strip for reception of matter to be ex- 
amined under microscope. 
SLING. Suspension for injured arm, attached to shoulder and 
extending about to the umbilicus. 
SLOB'BERING. See Slavering. 
SLOUGH (sluf). That which separates from sound flesh 
during suppuration. 
SMALL'-POX (smawl'-poks). See Variola. 
SMEG'MA (smeg'-mah). Matter collecting about prepuce. 
SMELL. Sense which detects odor. An odor. 
SMI'LAX (smi'-laks). An alterative plant. 
SMOKER’S HEART, See Tobacco Heart. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SMOTH'ERINQ, See Asphyxia. 
SNAKE'ROOT, BLACK. See Cimicifuga. 
SNARE. Instrument used to remove certain morbid growths 
of the body, especially of the nose. 
SNEEZING (snez'-lng). Explosion of air through nose, due to 
a tickling of nasal mucous membrane. 
SNORE. Noisy respiration during sleep. 
SNOR'ING. See Snore. 
SNOW'-BLINDNESS. Temporary blinding due to intense 
reflection of sun on snow. 
SNUFFLES. A certain disease of nose. 
SOAP. Combination of a fatty acid and a salt. 
SOAP BARK. See Quillala. 
COCK'ET (sok'-et\ Osseous cavity receiving a part. 
SOC'OTRINE AL'OES. See Aloe. 
SO DA (so'-dah). Carbonate of sodium. 
SO'DA WATER. Carbonated water. 
SO'DIUM (so'-de-um). Metallic base of salt. 
SOD'OMY (sod'-o-me). Penile intromission within the anus, 
termed an 14 unnatural crime.” 
SOFT. Plastic; not hard. 
SOFT'ENING (sof-en-ing). Morbid degeneration of a part. 
SOFT PAL'ATE. See Palate. 
SOL. Prefix denoting sun. 
SO'LAR PLEX'US (pleks'-us). Posterior abdominal nerve 
plexus. 
SOLA'RIUM (so-la'-re-um). Exposing one’s body to sunlight; 
sun-bath. 
SOLAR IZA'TION. See Solarium. 
SOLE. Bottom of foot. 
SO'LEA (so'-le-ah). See Sole. 
SOLE'US (so-le'-us). Muscle of posterior portion of leg. 
SOLITARY. Alone. 
SOLITARY PLEAS'URE. See Masturbation. 
SOL'UBLE (sol'-u-bl). Admitting dissolution; that which 
may be dissolved. 
SOLU'TION (so-lu'-shun). Liquid in which a solid has been 
dissolved. 
SOLU'TION OF CONTINUITY. Cutaneous division, as from 
a wound. 
SOLU'TION CAL'CIS. Solution of lime. 
SOL'VENT. That which causes a substance to dissolve. 
SO'MA (so'-mah). The body. 
SO'MACULE (so'-mak-ul). Ultimate protoplasmic division. 
SOMAT'IC (so-mat'-ik). Pertaining to the body. 
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SOMATODY'MIA (so-mat-6-di'-me-ah). Double monster joined 
by the trunks. 
SOMATOL'OGY (s6-mat-ol'-6-je). An anatomical treatise. 
SO'MATOPLEURE (so'-mat-d-plur). Outer envelop of blasto- 
derm. 
SOMATOT'OMY. Incision of body for dissection purposes. 
SOMATOTRID'YMUS (so-mat-o-trid'-im-us). Triple-trunked 
monster. 
SOMNAM'BULISM. Involuntary, unconscious walking dur- 
ing sleep. 
SOMIFA'CIENT (som-nif-a'-shent). Hypnotic; soporific. 
SOMNIF'EROUS (som-nir-er-us). An agent causing sleep. 
SOMNIL'OQUY (som-nil'-o-kwe). Muttering during sleep; 
nightmare. 
SOM'NOLENCE (som'-no-lens). Sleepiness; desire to sleep. 
SOM'NOLENT. In a condition of somnolence. 
SOM'NUS. Sleep. 
SON. The relation of a male offspring to his father and mother. 
SON'ITUS (son'-it-us). A ring sound. 
SOOT. Black flaky collection in stoves and chimneys. 
SOOT'-WART. Cancer observed on chimney sweeps. 
SOPHISTICATION (so-fls-tik-a'-shun). Adulteration. 
SO'PIENT (so'-pe-ent). See Soporific. 
SO'POR (so'-por). Sleep. 
SOPORIF'EROUS. See Soporific. 
SOPORIF'IC (so-por-if'-ik). Medicine causing sleep. 
SOP'OROSE (so'-por-os). Drowsy. 
SORBEFA'CIENT (sor-be-fa'-shent). Agent stimulating ab- 
sorption. 
SOR'BUS. Mountain ash. 
SOR'DES (sor'-dez). Putrid matter. Foul. 
SOR'DID. See Sordes. 
SORE. An ulcer or suppuration. 
SORE-THROAT. Inflammation of throat; popular term for 
tonsillitis. 
SOR'GHUM (sor'-gum). A syrup, 
SOT'TO. Prefix having meaning similar to “ sub.” 
SOUF'FLE (soof'-el). Wheezy sound heard during auscultation. 
SOUF'FLE, BRONCH'IAL (bronk'-e-al). Murmur from within 
the pleural cavity. 
SOUF'FLE, UTERINE, Uterine murmur of pregnancy. 
SOUND. A metal or rubber probe for investigating canals 
and cavities. That which is heard when a body is struck, 
the intensity depending upon resistance of the body. 
SOUND'ING. See Percussion. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
SOW-THIS'TLE (this'-l). Stimulant to urinary secretion. 
SOZOTODAL (so-zo-l'-o-dal). An antiseptic compound. 
SPA (spah). A mineral spring. 
SPACE (spas). A cavity or opening. 
SPANE'MIA (span-e'-me-ah). See Anemia. 
SPANE'MIC. Affected with spanemia. 
SPANISH. Pertaining to Spain. 
SPAN'ISH FLY. See Cantharis. 
SPARAG'MUS. See Spasm. 
SPARGO'SIS (spar-go'-sis). Hypertrophy or distension. 
SPAR'TEINE (spar'-te-in). Alkaloid of scoparius. 
SPASM (spazm). Sudden convulsion of muscles. 
SPASMAT'IC. See Spasmodic. 
SPASMODIC. Pertaining to spasm. 
SPASMOL'OGY. Science of spasms. 
SPASMOPHIL'IA (spaz-mo-fil'-e-ah). Spasmodic diathesis. 
SPAS'MOUS. Resembling spasms. 
SPAS'MUS (spaz'-mus). See Spasm. 
SPAS'TIC. See Spasmodic. 
SPA'TIAL (spa'-shal). Pertaining to space. 
SPAT'ULA (spat'-u-lah). Thin, dull, knife-like instrument used 
for compounding unguent, etc. 
SPAV'IN (spav'-in), An equine disease. 
SPAY (spa). Ovarectomy; unsexing. 
SPEAR'MINT. Mentha Viridis, remedy for flatus. 
SPECIALIST (spesh'-al-ist). Physician who limits his practice 
to certain diseases, as an eye and ear specialist. 
SPE'CIES (spe'-shez). A class; a genus. 
SPECIFTC (spc-sif-ik). A sure cure for a certain disease. 
Syphilitic. Peculiar. 
SPECIFIC GRAVTTY. See Gravity, Specific. 
SPECIL'LUM (spe-sil'-um). A certain instrument for probing. 
SPECTACLES. An arrangement holding two lenses for assist- 
ing vision. 
SPECTRA (spek'-trah). Plural of spectrum. 
SPEC'TROSCOPE (spek'-tO-skop). An Instrument for examin- 
ing spectra. 
SPECTRUM (spek'-trum). Colored light formed by prismatic 
decomposition of a ray of light. 
SPEC'ULUM (spck'-u-lum). Instrument for dilating openings 
in order to investigate the interior. 
SPEECH (spech). Utterance expressing thoughts. 
SPEND. Seminal ejaculation. 
SPERM. Semen. 
SPERMA. See Sperm. 258 
SPERM OIL. Lubricant obtained from sperm whale. 
SPERMACE'TI (sper-mah-se'-ti). Substance obtained from 
head of sperm whale, used in preparing unguents. 
SPERMACRA'SIA (sper-mah-kra'-se-ah). Impoverished con- 
dition of semen, 
SPERMATEMPHRAX'IS (sper-mat-em-fraks'-is). Condition 
not permitting ejaculation of semen. 
SPERMAT'IC (sper-raat'-ik). Pertaining to semen. 
SPERMAT'IC CORD. Cord about testes. 
SPER'MATIN (sper'-mat-in). Constituent of semen. 
SPER'MATISM. Seminal emission. 
SPERM AT'OCELE. Testicular tumor or hernia. 
SPERMATOCHOR'DA. See Spermatic Cord. 
SPERMATOCLEM'MA. Involuntary seminal ejaculation. 
SPER'MATOCYST (sper'-mat-6-sist). Seminal vesicle or sac. 
SPERMATOCYSTI'TIS (sper-mat-o-sls-ti'-tis), Inflammation 
of spermatocysts. 
SPERMATOG'ENY (sper-mat-oj'-en-e). Formation of sper- 
matozoa. 
SPERMATOGEN'ESIS (sper-mat-to-gen'-e-sis). Production of 
sperm. 
SPERMATOLEP'SIS (sper-mat-6-lep'-sis). Involuntary ejacu- 
lation of semen. 
SPER'MATOID. Resembling sperm. 
SPERMATOL'OGY (sper-mat-ol'-o-je). Science of semen. 
SPERMATOP'ATHY (spcr-mat-op'-ath-e). Seminal disease. 
SPERMATOPHO'BIA (sper-mat-6-f(V-be-ah). Worriment from 
fear of having spermatorrhea. 
SPERM ATOPOIET'IC. Seminal formation. 
SPERMATORRHE'A (sper-mat-or-c'-ah). Morbid oozing- or 
wasting away of semen; very weakening. 
SPERMATOS'CHESIS (sper-mat-os'-ke-sis). Lack of semen. 
SPERMATOZE'MIA. Same as spermatorrhea. 
SPERMATOZO'A (sper-mat-o-zo'-ah). Plural of spermatozoon. 
SPERM ATOZO'ID (sper-mat-b-zo'-id). See Spermatozoon. 
SPERM ATOZO'ON (sper-mat-6-zo'-on). Generating constituent 
of semen. 
SPER'MINE (sper'-min), Seminal leucornaine. 
SPER'MOLITH (sper'-mo-lith). Seminal calculus. 
SPEW. To spit; ejaculation, as of semen. Vomiting. 
SPERMONEURAL'GIA (sper-md-nu-ral'-je-ah). Neuralgia of 
seminal tubes. 
SPHACELATED (sfas'-el-a-ted). Dead, as mortified tissue. 
SPHACELISM (sfas'-el-izm). Degeneration of tissue, as from 
gangrene. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SPHACELODER'MA (sfas-el-6-der-mah). Gangrenous blotches 
on skin. 
SPHAC'ELOID (sfas'-el-oid). Resembling sphacelus. 
SPHAC'ELOUS (sfas'-el-us). Pertaining to sphacelus. 
SPHAC'ELUS (sfas-el-us). Gangrenous destruction of a part. 
SPHENOCEPH'ALUS (sfo-n6-sef'-al-us). Fetus with head re- 
sembling shape of wedge, 
SPHE'NOID (sfe'-noid). Resembling shape of wedge. 
SPHE'NOID BONE. Wedge-like bone of the head. 
SPHENOI'DAD (sfe-noi'-dal). Pertaining to the sphenoid bone. 
SPHENOI'DES (sfe-noi'-dez), The sphenoid bone. 
SPHENOTRE'SIA (sfe-no-tre'-se-ah). A form of craniotomy. 
SPHE'NOTRIBE (sfe'-no-trib). Instrument for sphenotresia. 
SPHERESTHE'SIA. An illusive sensation as of touching a 
sphere. 
SPHER'ICAL ABERRATION. See Aberration, Spherical. 
SPHEROBACTE'RIUM (sfs-ro-bak-te'-ri-um). Micrococcus. 
SPHE'ROID (sfe'-roid). Sphere-shaped. 
SPHERO'MA (sfe-ro'-mah). A globe-shaped tumor. 
SPHEROM'ETER. Instrument to measure curvature of lens. 
SPHINC'TER (sfink'-ter). Ring-like muscle, which when it 
contracts closes an opening. 
SPHINC'TER ANI. Ring-like muscle of anus, controlling 
passage of feces. 
SPHINCTERAL'GIA (sfink-ter-al'-je-ah). See Proctalgia. 
SPHINCTEROT'OMY. Incision of sphincter. 
SPHIN'GOSIN. A certain cerebral matter. 
SPHINX'IS (sfingks'-is). Contraction. 
SPHYQ'MIC. Pertaining to the pulse. 
SPHYG'MICAL. See Sphygmic. 
SPHYG'MOGRAM (sflg'-mo-gram). Sphygraographic record of 
pulse. 
SPHYG'MOGRAPH (sfig'-mo-graf). An instrument which 
gives a traced record of pulse. 
SPHYGMOGRAPHTC. Pertaining to the sphygmograph. 
SPHYGMOG'RAPHY (sfig-mog'-ra-fe). Scientific description of 
the pulse. 
SPHYG'MOID (sfig'-moid). Resembling the pulse. 
SPHYGMOL'OGY. Science of the pulse. 
SPHYGMOM'ETER. Instrument for measuring pulse. 
SPHYG'MOSCOPE. Sphygmograph; sphygmometer. 
SPHYG'MOSCOPY (sflg-mos'-ko-pe). Science of using sphyg- 
mograph. 
SPHYGMOTECH'NY (sfig-mo-tek'-ne). Examination of one’s 
condition by means of pulse. 
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SPHYG'MOUS (sflg'-mus). Resembling the pulse. 
SPHYG'MUS (sflg’-mus). The pulse. 
SPI'CA (tepl'-kah). A certain form of bandage. 
SPIC'ULA (spik'-u-lah). A sharp pointed piece of broken bone. 
SPIGE'LIA (spi-je'-le-ah). Pinkroot; a teniacide. 
SPIGE'LIAN LOBE. Hepatic lobe. 
SPIG'ELINE (spij'-el-en). Active principle of spigelia. 
SPIKE'NARD (spik'-nard). A stimulant medicine. 
SPILO'MA (spi-lo'-mah). See Nevus. 
SPILOPLA'NIA (sp!-16-pla'-ne-ah). Disease with cutaneous 
blotches. 
SPILO'SIS (spil-o'-sis). Formation of spiloma. 
SPi'LUS (spi'-lus). Any spotted cutaneous discoloration. 
SPI'NA (spi'-nah). The spine. 
SPI'NA BIF'IDA (spi'-nah bif-id-ah). Spinal Assure. 
SPI'NAL (spi'-nal). Pertaining to the spine. 
SPI'NAL CANAL'. Long tube-like cavity receiving spinal cord. 
SPI'NAL COL'UMN. The back-bone, composed of vertebrae. 
SPI'NAL CORD. Cord consisting of nerves, occupying spinal 
canal; it joins the medulla oblongata. 
SPINA'LIS (spi-na'-lis). Spinal muscle. 
SPI'NAL MENINGI'TIS See Cerebro-spinal Meningitis. 
SPI'NATE (spi'-nat). Having spines. 
SPIN'DLE-CELLED. Having spindle-shaped cells. 
SPINE. See Spinal Column. Bony eminence or process. 
SPINIF'EROUS (spin-if-er-us). SeeSpinate. 
SPINI'TIS. InAammation of spine. 
SPI'NOUS (spi'-nus). Pertaining to spine. 
SPIN'THERISM. Apparent vision of sparks, due to shock; 
popularly termed “seeing stars.” 
SPI'RAL (spi'-ral). Winding upward; resembling a spire. 
SPIRIL'LUM (spl-ril'-um). Genus of schizomycetes. 
SPIR'IT. An alcoholic Auid. 
SPIRITUS. See Spirit. 
SPIRI'TUS FRUMEN'TI. Whiskey; stimulant, 
SPIROBACTE'RIUM. Spiral-shape bacteria. 
SPIROCHE'TE (spi-ro-ket'-tc). A genus of bacteiia. 
SPI'ROGRAPH (spi'-ro-graf). Instrument giving a record of 
chest movements during respiration. 
SPIROG'RAPHY. Science of using spirograph. 
SPIROM'ETER (spi-rom'-e-ter). Instrument measuring respi- 
ration. 
SPIROM'ETRY. Science of using spirometer. 
SPI'ROPHORE (spi'-ro-for). Instrument assisting artiAcial 
respiration. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SPISSA'TED (spis-a'-ted). See Inspissated. 
SPIT. Forcible expulsion of saliva from mouth. 
SPITTLE (spit'-l). Saliva. 
SPLANCH'NA (splank'-nah). The viscera. 
SPLANCH'NAL (splank'-nal). Pertaining to the splanchna, q.v. 
SPLANCHNECTO'PIA (splangk-nek-to'-pe-ah). Visceral mal- 
position. 
SPLANCH'NIC (splank'-nik). Pertaining to the viscera. 
SPLANCHNOG'RAPHY. Description of viscera. 
SPLANCH'NOLITH (splank'-no-lith). Visceral calculus. 
SPLANCHNOL'OGY (splank-nol'-o-je). Science relating to 
viscera. 
SPLANCHNOP'ATHY (splank-nop'-a-the). Morbid affection 
of viscera. 
SPLANCHNOSCLERO'SIS (splank-no-scle-ro'-sis). Indurated 
condition of viscera. 
SPLANCHNOS'COPY (splank-nos'-kop-e). Visceral investiga- 
tion. 
SPLANCHNOT'OMY (splank-not'-d-me). Visceral dissection. 
SPLAY'-FOOT (spla). Flat-foot. 
SPLEEN (splen). Oval organ situated in the left hypochon- 
drium. 
SPLEEN'-PULP. Glandular tissue of the spleen. 
SPLENADENO'MA (splen-ad-e-no'-mah). Glandular hyper- 
trophy of spleen. 
SPLENAL'GIA (splen-al'-je-ah). Pain in the spleen. 
SPLENATRO'PHIA. Atrophy of spleen. 
SPLEN'CULUS (splen'-ku-lus). Second and unnecessary 
spleen, usually rudimentary. 
SPLENECTASIS (splen-ek'-tas-is). Splenic hypertrophy. 
SPLENECTOMY (splen-ek'-to-mel. Removal of spleen. 
SPLENECTO'PIA (splen-ek-to'-pe-ah). Splenic malposition. 
SPLENEL'COSIS (splen-el'-ko-sis). Disease with splenic ulcers. 
SPLENEMPHRAX'IS (splen-em-fraks'-is). Hyperemia of the 
spleen. 
SPLENETIC. See Splenic. 
SPLEN'IC (splen'-ik). Pertaining to the spleen. 
SPLENIFICATION (splen-if-ik-a'-shun). Changing of matter 
to splenic tissue. 
SPLENITIS (splen-i'-tis). Inflammation of spleen. 
SPLE'NIUS (sple'-ne-us). Muscular sheet of the back. 
SPLENIZATION (splen-iz-a'-shun). Changing into tissue re- 
sembling the spleen. 
SPLEN'OCELE (splen'-o-sel). Splenic hernia. 
SPLENOCERATO'SIS. Splenic induration. 
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SPLENODYN'IA (splen-o-din'-e-ah). Pain in the spleen. 
SPLENOGRAPHY (splen-og'-ra-fe). Description of the spleen. 
SPLENOHE'MIA (splen-o-hG'-mc-ah). Plethoric state of spleen. 
SPLEN'OID. Resembling the spleen. 
SPLENOL'OGY (splen-ol'-d-je). Science relating to the spleen. 
SPLENO'MA (splen-o'-mah). Splenic tumor. 
SPLENOMALA'CIA (splen-o-mal-a'-se-ah). Morbid degenera- 
tion of spleen. 
SPLENON'CUS (splen-ong'-kus). Same as splenoma. 
SPLENOPATHY (splen-op'-ath-G). Affection of spleen. 
SPLENORRHA'GIA (splen-or-a'-je-ah). Bloody discharge from 
spleen. 
SPLENO'SIS (splen-d'-sis). Formation of splenoma. 
SPLENOT'OMY (splen-ot'-o-me). Incision of the spleen. 
SPLINT. An arrangement of strips of stiff material for hold- 
ing a fractured part. 
SPLIN'TER. A very minute strip of a board or bone; a sliver. 
SPLIT PELVIS. Congenital cleft of pelvis at pubes. 
SPO'DIUM (spo'-de-um). Charcoal made from burning bones, 
used largely for filtering purposes. 
SPONDYLAL'GIA (spon-dil-al'-je-ah). Spinal pain. 
SPONDYLARTHRI'TIS (spon-dil-arth-rl'-tis). Inflammation 
of joint of spinal column. 
SPONDYLARTHROCACE (spon-dil-arth-rok'-a-se). Disease of 
spinal joint. 
SPONDYLEXARTHRO'SIS. Disjointing of vertebra. 
SPON'DYLE. Vertebra; one of the component parts of the 
spinal column. 
SPONDYLI'TIS (spon-dil-i'-tis). Inflammation of aspondyle. 
SPONDYLODYN'IA (spon-dil-o-din'-e-ah). Vertebral pain ; see 
Spondylalgia. 
SPONDYLOLISTHE'SIS. See Spondylexarthrosis. 
SPONDYLOPATHY (spon-dil-op'-ath-e). Disease of the ver- 
tebrae. 
SPONDYLOPYO'SIS (spon-dil-o-pi-o'-sis). Pus around a ver- 
tebra. 
SPONDYLOTOMY (spon-dil-ot'-o-me). Cutting a vertebra. 
SPONGE (spunj). Highly absorbent, pliable, framework of an 
aquatic animal. 
SPONGIFORM (spunj'-i-forrn). Like a sponge. 
SPONGIOPTLINE. Rubber sheet with wool and fragments of 
sponge stuck on it. 
SPON'GIOSE (spun'-je-6s). Porous. 
SPONGOID'. Sponge-like. 
SPON'GY (spun'-je). See Spongiose. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY 
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SPONTANEOUS (spon-ta'-ne-us). Applied to that which 
happens without external assistance. 
SPORAD'IC. Applied to disease in which only a few are 
attacked at one time; scattered. 
SPORE (spor). The reproductive substance of plants which 
do not flower. 
SPOR'ULE. Minute spore, 
SPOTTED FE'VER. See Cerebro-spinal Fever. 
SPOTTED SICKNESS. Tropical parasitical cutaneous dis- 
ease. 
SPRAIN. A wrenching of a part, attended by subsequent in- 
flammation. 
SPRAY (spra). Water, in form of mist, expelled from an atom- 
izer. 
SPRUE (spru). See Aphthse. 
SPUR. A protuberance. 
SPUTUM (spu'-tum). Stomal ejections. 
SQUA'MA (skwa'-mah). Thin sheet of exfoliated skin. 
SQUAMO'SAL (skwa-mo'-sal). See Squamous. 
SQUA'MOUS (skwa'-mous). Scaly. 
SQUILL (skwil). Drug with expectorant qualities. 
SQUINT (skwint). See Strabismus. 
S. S. Abbreviation signifying one-half. 
STA'DIUM, A certain period. 
STAFF. Hollow sound for protecting part from instrument 
during operation for stone in the bladder. 
STAGE (stilj). Same as stadium. 
STAG'GERS. An equine disease. 
STAGNATION. Mobile; quiet. 
STAMTNA. Energy; vitality. 
STAM'MERING. Hesitating articulation. 
STANDARD. An authority. 
STANNIC (stan'-ik). Pertaining to stannum. 
STANNUM (stan'-um). Tin. 
STAPE'DIUS (sta-pe'-di-us). Small aural muscle. 
STA'PES (sta'-pez). Small bone of ear. 
STAPHISA'GRIA. Purgative obtained from stavesacre seeds. 
STAPHISA'GRINE. Active principle of staphisagria. 
STAPH'YLE (staf-il-e). The uvula. 
STAPHYLEDE'MA (staf-il-e-de'-mah). Uvular edema. 
STAPHYLITIS (staf-il-i'-tis). Inflammation of the uvula. 
STAPHYLTUM (staf-il'-i-um). Nipple of mammary gland. 
STAPHYLOCOC'CUS (staf-il-o-kok'-us). Genus of micrococcus 
STAPHYLO'MA (staf-il-o'-mah). Corneal or scleral bulging. 
STAPHYLON'CUS (staf-il-on'-kus). Uvular hypertrophy. 264 
STAPH'YLOPLASTY (staf-il-d-plas-te). Operatiou correcting 
abnormalities of palate. 
STAPHYLOPTO'SIS (staf-il-op-td'-sis). Unusual length of uvula. 
STAPHYLOR'RHAPHY (staf-il-or'-a-fe). Suturing fissure of 
the palate. 
STAPHYLOT'OMY (staf-il-ot'-d-me). Uvula excision, 
STARCH. See Amylum. 
STARVA'TION (star-va'-shun). Death due to lack of food. 
STA'SIS (sta'-sis). Hemal stagnation. 
STATISTICS (sta-tis'-tiks). Mass of facts relative to conditions 
of a country. 
STAT'URE (stat'-yur). Height of an animal from top of head 
to soles of feet. 
STAVES'ACRE (stavs-a'-ker). See Staphisagria. 
STEAP'SIN (ste-ap'-sin). Ferment acting on fats but not on 
starch. 
STEAR'IFORM (ste-ar'-if-orm). Fatty. 
STE'ARIN (ste'-ar-in), A certain principle of fat. 
STEARRHE'A (ste-ar-e'-ah). See Seborrhea. 
STE'ATINE (ste'-at-in). See Stearine. 
STEATI'TIS (ste-at-i'-tis). Inflammation of adipose tissue. 
STEAT'OCELE (ste-at'-d-sel). Fatty tumor; fatty hernia. 
STEATO'MA (ste-at-o'-mah). A fatty tumor. 
STEATOM'ATOUS. Pertaining to a steatoma. 
STEATOPATH'IC. Diseases of sebaceous glands. 
STEATORRHE'A (ste-at-or-e'-ah). Fatty discharge. 
STEATO'SIS (ste-at-o'-sis). Abnormal accumulation of fat. 
STEEL (stel). Metal from which many surgical instruments 
are made. 
STEGNOT'IC (steg-not'-ik). See Astringent. 
STENOCAR'DIA. See Angina Pectoris. 
STENOCHO'RIA (ste-nd-ko'-re-ah). Narrowing of lachrjwnal 
canals. 
STENO'SIS (sten-o'-sis). Narrowing of a passage or orifice. 
STENOSTO'MIA (sten-os-td'-me-ah). Oral stenosis. 
STENOS'TOMY (sten-os'-to-me). Orificial stenosis. 
STENOTHO'RAX (ste-no-tho'-raks). Narrow-chested. 
STENOT'IC (sten-ot'-lk). Pertaining to stenosis. 
STERCOBI'LIN (ster-ko-bi'-lin). Brownish substance in feces. 
STERCORA'CEOUS (ster-kor-a'-se-us). Pertaining to feces. 
STERCORE'MIA (ster-kor-e'-me-ah). Poisoning due to absorp- 
tion of fecal matter. 
STER'CORIN (ster'-kd-rin). Fecal matter resembling choles- 
terin. 
STER'CUS (ster'-kus). Excrement. 
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STERILE (ster'-il). Non-productive; applied to women who 
cannot become pregnant. 
STERIL'ITY (ster-il'-it-e). Sterile state. 
STERILIZA'TION (ster-il-i-za'-shun). Process of subjecting 
matter to heat for destroying microorganisms. 
STERILIZATOR (ster-il-iz-a'-tor). Apparatus for sterilization 
of substances. 
STERN'AD. Toward the sternal aspect. 
STER'NAL. Pertaining to the sternum. 
STERNAL'GIA (ster-nal'-je-ah). Pain in the sternum. 
STERNODYN'IA. SeeSternalgia. 
STER'NOID. Resembling the sternum. 
STERNOP'AGUS (ster-nop'-a-gus). Double monster with ster- 
nal union. 
STER'NUM. Flat bone in central part of breast. 
STERNUTAMENT. That which produces sneezing, as soap- 
bark. 
STERNUTATION (ster-nu-ta'-shun). Sneezing. 
STERNUTATORY (ster-nu'-ta-to-re). Agent causing sneezing. 
Agent causing nasal secretions. 
STERTOR. Noisy respiration; snoring. 
STERTOROUS (ster'-tor-us). Pertaining to the stertor. 
STETH'OGRAPH (steth'-o-graf). See Pneumograph. 
STETHOM'ETER (steth-om'-et-er). Instrument for ascertain- 
ing degree of chest expansion. 
STETH'OSCOPE (steth'-6-skop). An instrument intensifying 
and transferring sounds of various organs to ear of phy- 
sician. 
STHE'NIA. Abnormal energy. 
STHEN'IC. Strong; energetic. 
STHENOPY'RA (sthen-o-pi'-rah). Abnormal persistence of a 
fever. 
STIBTALISM (stib'-i-al-izm). Condition due to poisoning from 
antimony. 
STIBIATION (stib-e-a'-ehun). Exhibition of unusal doses of 
antimony. 
STIFF'-JOINT. See Ankylosis. 
STIFF'-NECK. See Torticollis. 
STIQ'MA (stig'-mah). Small scarlet circumscribed spot on 
skin. 
STIG'MATA MAY'DIS (stig'-mat-ah m;V-dis). See Zea Mays. 
STIGMATIZATION (stig-mat-iz-a'-shun). Appearance of a 
stigma here and there on the body. 
STILLETTE' (stil-et'). Dagger-like instrument. 
STILL'-BORN. Applied to fetus that is dead when born. 266 
STILLICIDTUM (stil-is-id'-i-um). See Instillation. 
STILLING'IA (stil-inj'-e-ah). Alterative and purgative root. 
STIM'ULANTS. Applied to agents producing renewed activity 
of an organ. 
STIMULA'TION (stim-u-la'-shun). Action of a stimulant. 
STIM'ULUS (stim'-u-lus). That which stimulates an organ. 
STIPA'TION (sti-pa'-shun). See Constipation. 
STIRPA'TION (stir-pa'-shun). See Extirpation. 
STITCH. Sudden, acute pain. 
STO'MA (sto'-mah). The mouth. 
STOMAC'ACE (sto-mak'-as-e). Stomal ulceration. 
STOMACH. Principal organ in which food is digested. 
STOMACH'IC (std-mak'-ik). That which stimulates the 
stomach. 
STOMACH PUMP. Apparatus for removing contents of 
stomach. 
STO'MAL (sto'-mal). See Oral. 
STOMATAL'GIA. Pain in the mouth. 
STOMATI'TIS (sto-mat-i'-tis). Inflammation of mouth. 
STOMATODYN'IA. Pain in the mouth. 
STOMATOL'OGY (sto-mat-ol'-6-je). Science relating to the 
mouth. 
STOMATOMALA'CIA. Softening of walls of mouth. 
STOMATOME'NIA (sto-mat-d-me'-ne-ah). Passage of menstrual 
blood through mouth. ,v- 
STOM ATONECRO'SIS. Ulcerous atfection of mouth. 
STOMATOPATHY (std-mat-op'-ath-e). Diseases of the mouth. 
STO'MATOPLASTY (std'-mat-d-plas-te). Plastic oral surgery. 
STOMATORRHA'GIA (std-mat-or-a'-je-ah). Oral hemorrhage. 
STONE (stdn). See Calculus. 
STOOL (stul). Fecal discharge. 
STOP'PAGE. Obstruction. 
STO'RAX (std'-raks). An expectorant resin. 
STRABIS'MIC. Affected with strabismus. 
STRABIS'MUS. Squinting; cross-eye. 
STRABOM'ETER. Instrument determining amount of strabis- 
mus. 
STRABOT'OMY. Surgery correcting strabismus. 
STRAIN (stran). To make tense; to filter. Condition resulting 
from overwork of a pari. 
STRAMO'NIUM (stra-md'-ne-um). Jamestown weed ; a mydri- 
atic. 
STRAN'GLES. An equine disease. 
STRANG'ULATED HER'NIA. Condition of hernia which re- 
fuses reduction. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL STRANGULA'TION (strang-u-la'-shun). Choking; excessive 
constriction of a part. 
STRAN'GURY (stran'-ju-re). Dribbling micturation. 
STRA'TUM. A layer. 
STREPTO-BACTE'RIA (strep-to-bak-te'-re-ah). Bacteria linked 
together. 
STREPTOCOC'CUS. Micrococci linked together. 
STRETCHIER. An arrangement for removing the sick, to be 
carried by two or more men. 
STRI'A (strl'-ah). A grooved line. 
STRIATE (stri'-at). Grooved. 
STRICT'URE (strick'-tur). Constriction of a passage, as the 
urethra. 
STRICTUROT'OMY. Operation for relief of stricture. 
STRID'ULUS (strid'-u-lus). A creaking noise. 
STROKE (strok). A sudden acute attack, as apoplexy. 
STRO'MA (stro'-mah). Organic texture. 
STRON'GYLUS (stron'-jil-lus). Genus of thread worms. 
STROPHAN'THIN. Active principle of strophanthus; it is 
poisonous. 
STROPHAN'THUS (stro-fan'-thus). Seed furnishing strophan- 
thin; heart tonic. 
STROPH'ULUS (stroC-u-lus). See Miliaria. 
STRUCT'URE (struk'-tur). Texture of an organ; also the 
organ itself. 
STRUCT'URAL (struk'-tur-al). Pertaining to a structure. 
STRU'MA (stru-mah). See Scrofula and Goitre. 
STRU'MOUS. Affected with scrofula. 
STRYCH'NIA (strik'-ne-ah). See Strychnine. 
STRYCH'NINE. Alkaloid of nux vomica. 
STRYCH'NISM. Poisoning from strychnine. 
STUMP. Remaining portion of a limb after amputation. 
STUNNED (stund). Condition resulting from sudden shock. 
STUPE (stup). See Fomentation. 
STU'POR. Unconsciousness; lethargy. 
STUPRA'TION (stu-pra'-shun). See Stuprurn. 
STU'PRUM (stu'-prum). Rape. 
STUR'DY (sfir'-de). Healthy; robust. 
STUT'TER. See Stammer. 
STUT'TERER. One who stutters. 
STY. See Stye. 
STYE (sti). See Hordeolum. 
STY'LIFORM. See Styloid. 
STY'LOID. Resembling a stylus. 
STY'LUS. A probe. 
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STY'MA (sti'-mah). See Stymatosis. 
STYMATO'SIS. Painful erection with hemorrhage. 
STYP'TIC (stip'-tik). Drug stopping hemorrhage by local ap- 
plication. 
SUB. Prefix denoting under. 
SUBACUTE' (sub-ak-ut'). Applied to disease or attack which 
is not violent. 
SUBARACH'NOID (sub-ar-ak'-noid). Under the arachnoid 
membrane. 
SUBCLA'VIAN (sub-kla'-ve-an). Under the clavicle. 
SUBCLAVIC'ULA. The first rib. 
SUBCLAVIC'ULAR (sub-klav-ik'-u-lar). Pertaining to the 
clavicula. 
SUBCLA'VIUS (sub-kla'-ve-us). Muscle between clavicle and 
subclavicula. 
SUB'COSTAL. Below a rib. 
SUBCRU'REUS (sub-kru'-re-us), A small femoral muscle. 
SUBCUTANE'OUS. Under the skin. 
SUBDELIR'IUM. Delirium of moderate severity. 
SUBDU'RAL (sub-du'-ral). Beneath the dura mater. 
SUBEPIDER'MAL. Beneath the epidermis. 
SU'BERIN (su'-ber-in). Powdered cork. 
SUBGRONDA'TION (sub-gron-da'-shun). Applied where one 
bone slips under another; as a bone of head. 
SUBINVOLU'TION (sub-in-vo-lu'-shun). Defective involution. 
SUB'JECT. A cadaver. One who is treated for a disease. 
SUBJEC'TIVE. That which is due to external conditions. 
SUBJU'GAL. (sub-ju'-gal). Under the cheek bones. 
SUBLIG'AMEN (sub-lig'-am-en). A hernial support. 
SUB'LIMATE (sub'-iim-at). Product resulting from sublima- 
tion. 
SUB'LIMATE, CORRO'SIVE. Bichloride of mercury. 
SUBLIMATION (sub-llm-a'-shun). Reducing a solid to vapor 
and condensing latter. 
SUBLING'UAL (sub-ling'-wal). Under the tongue, 
SUBLUXA'TION (sub-luks-a'-shun). Moderate dislocation. 
SUBMAM'MARY. Under the mammary gland. 
SUBMAXTL.LARY (sub-maks'-il-a-re). Under the jaw bone. 
SUBMENTAL. Under the chin. 
SUBMU'COUS (sub-mu'-kus). Under a mucous membrane. 
SUBNOR'MAL. Below the standard. 
SUBOC'CIPUT. Under the occiput. 
SUBOR'BITAL. Beneath the orbit; infraorbital. 
SUBORDINATION. Having a condition so that it responds 
to treatment. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SUBPLEU'RAL (sub-plu'-ral). Under the pleural cavity. 
SUBPU'BIC (sub-pu'-bik). Under the pubes. 
SUBSCAP'ULAR (sub-skap'-u-lar). Under the scapula. 
SUBSCAPULA'RIS (s u b-s k ap-u-1 a'-ri sJ. Muscle below the 
scapula. 
SUBSE'ROUS (sub-se'-rus). Under a serous membrane. 
SUBSI'DENCE (sub-si'-dens). Applied to stage of disease where 
symptoms are subsiding. 
SUBSTITU'TION (sub-sti-tu'-shun). The act of filling a pre- 
scription with a different or spurious make of drugs than 
those designated. 
SUBSULTUS. Spasmodic twitching. 
SUCCEDA'NEUM (suk-se-da'-ne-um). A substitute. New drug 
which is preferable to another which has been in use. 
SUC'CIN ATE (suk'-sin-at). Salt of succinic acid and a base. 
SUCCIN'IC AC'ID. Acid constituent of amber oil. 
SUC'CINUM (suk'-sin-um). Amber oil. 
SUC'CUS (suk'-us). Juice of a plant. 
SUC'CULENT (suk'-u-lent). Applied to juicy fruits. 
SUCCUS'SION (suk-ush'-on). Bubbling sound when a fluid is 
agitated in a cavity. 
SUCK (suk). Act of an infant when expressing milk from its 
mother’s breast; to nurse. 
SUCK'ING BOTTLE. Flask with rubber nipple, holding milk 
for infant. 
SUDAM'INA. Miliaria. Disease of sweat-glands. 
SUDATION. Perspiring. 
SUDATO'RIUM (su-da-to'-re-um). Intensely heated room for 
sweating purposes. 
SU'DATORY (su'-da-to-re). Pertaining to sudatlon. 
SU'DOR (sti'-dor). Sweat. 
SU'DORAL (su'-dor-al). See Sudatory. 
SU'DOR ANG'LICUS. An endemic English fever. 
SUDARATION. See Sudation. 
SUDORIF'EROUS (su-dor-if-er-us). Sweat conveying. 
SUDORIFTC (su-dor-if'-ik). That which causes sweating. 
SUDORIPAROUS (su-dor-ip'-ar-us). Producing sweat. 
SUET, MUTTON. Rendered fat of sheep. 
SUFFOCATION (suf-6-ka'-shun). External prevention of 
respiration. 
SUFFU'SION (suf-u'-zhun). Infiltration, q. v. 
SU'GAR (su'-gar). See Saccharum. 
SU'GAR CANE. Plant yielding sugar. 
SU'GAR OF MILK (su'-gar uv milk). Sweet heavy powder 
obtained from milk; see Milk Sugar. 
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SUGILLATION (suj-11-a'-shnn). Effusion of blood, in tissue 
causing cutaneous discoloration. 
SU'ICIDE (su'-is-id). Self-destruction, usually due to melan- 
cholia. 
SUL'CATED (sul'-ka-ted). Having grooves. 
SUL'CUS (sul'-kus). A groove. 
SUL/PHATE (sul'-fat). Salt of sulphuric acid. 
SUL'PHIDE (sul'-fid). Compound of sulphur and another 
element. 
SUL'PHONAL (sul-fo'-nal). A soporiflc. 
SUL'PHUR (sul'-fer). Non-metal; sudorific and laxative. 
SULPHUR'IC AC'ID. Valuable corrosive. 
SU'MACH (su'-mak). An astringent plant. 
SUM'BUL. Nervine; prescribed to a great extent in female 
disorders. 
SUM'MER CATARRH'. See Hay Fever 
SUM'MER COMPLAINT'. Diarrhea; infantile cholera. 
SUN'BURN. Inflammation of skin due to lengthy exposure 
to sunlight. 
SUN' FEVER, Intensely feverish disease, ostalgia and erup- 
tion, etc. 
SUN' FLOWER. Plant used in diseases of respiratory tract. 
SUN' STROKE (strok). Condition due to intense heat of sun. 
SUPERCIL'LIARY (su-per-sil'-yar-e). Pertaining to eyebrow. 
SUPERCIL'LIUM. The eyebrow. 
SUPERFECUNDA'TION. Compound ovular fertilization. 
SUPERFETA'TION (su-per-fe-ta'-shun). Impregnation of 
woman already pregnant. 
SUPERFICIAL (su-per-flsh'-all. On the surface only. 
SUPERFLUOUS (su-perf-lu-us). Not necessary; supernumer- 
ary. 
SUPER IMPREGNATION (su-per-im-preg-na'-shun). See Su- 
perfetation. 
SUPERINVOLU'TION (su-per-in-vo-lu'-shun). Abnormal in- 
volution. 
SUPE'RIOR (su-pe'-re-or). Applied to uppermost of several 
parts. 
SUPER PURGATION. Abnormal purgation. 
SUPERSECRETION (su-per-se-kre'-shun). Abnormal secre- 
tion, *, 
SUPERLACTA'TION (sti-per-lak-ta'-shun). Excessive lactation. 
SUPERNATANT, That which is on top of a fluid. 
SUPINATION (su-pin-a'-shun). Position of hand with palm 
uppermost; act of so placing hand. 
SUPINATOR (su-pin-a'-tor). Muscle producing supination. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SUPINE' (su-pin'). Reclining with face and abdomen, etc., 
uppermost. 
SUPPOS'ITORY. Highly soluble medicated cone for vaginal 
or rectal insertion. 
SUPPRES'SION (sup-resh'-un). Non-appearance of a normal 
discharge. 
SUPPURA'TION. Pus-formation. 
SUP'PURATIVE. Pertaining to suppuration. 
SUPRACLAVIC'ULAR (su-pra-kla-vik'-u-lar). Above the clav- 
icle. 
SUPRAOR'BITAL (su-pra h-or'-bit-al). Above the orbit. 
SUPRARE'NAL (su-prah-re'-nal). Above the kidney. 
SUPRARE'NAL CAPSULES. Small organ above each kidney. 
SUPRASCAP'ULAR (su-prah-skap'-u-lar). Above the scapula. 
SUPRASPI'NAL (su-prah-spi'-nal). Above or on the spine. 
SUPRASPINAL'IS. Small spinal muscle. 
SUPRASTER'NAL. Above the sternum. 
SUPRAVAG'INAL (su-prah-vaj'-in-al). Above the vagina. 
SU'RA (su'-rah). Calf of leg. 
SU'RAL (su'-ral). Pertaining to the sura. 
SUR'DITY (sir'-dit-e). Deafness; “ hard of hearing.” 
SUR'DOMUTE (sir'-do-mut). A mute who cannot hear. 
SUR'GEON (sir'-Jun), A physician who performs surgical 
operations. 
SUR'GERY (sir'-jer-e). Science of incision or excision of parts 
of the body. 
SUR'GICAL (sir'-ji-kal). Pertaining to surgery. 
SUSCEP'TIBLE. Sensible; condition in which a disease is 
easily acquired. 
SUSPEN'DED ANIMATION. Apparent death. 
SUSPEN'SORY (sus-pen'-so-re). Bandage sustaining a part. 
SUSPENSO'RIUS. A muscle upholding a part. 
SUSUR'RUS (su-sur'-us). Murmuring sound. 
SU'TURE (su'-tur). Seam where bones have “knitted” to- 
gether. Sewing of a wound or incision. 
SWEAT (swet). Secretion of sweat glands. 
SWEAT GLANDS. Glands on body from which sweat exudes. 
SWEATING FE'VER. See Sudor Anglicus. 
SWEET OIL. Olive oil. 
SWEL'LINQ. Inflammatory enlargement. 
SWOON (swun). Fainting. 
SYCEPH'ALUS (si-sef-a-lus). Double-headed monster with 
cerebral union. 
SYCO'MA (si-ko'-mah). See Condyloma. 
SYCO'SIS (si-kd'-sis). Follicular Inflammation of hair. 
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SYD'ENHAM’S CHORE'A. See Chorea. 
SYD'ENHAM’S LAU'DANUM. Mixture approximating one 
part of opium to nine parts of wine. 
SYL'VIUS, AQUEDUCT OF. See Aqueduct of Sylvius. 
SYMBLEPH'ARON (sim-blef-ar-on). See Prophysis. 
SYM'ELUS (sim'-el-us). Monster with union of lower extremity. 
SYME’S OPERA'TION. Removal of foot at ankle joint, 
SYMPATHETIC. Pertaining to sympathetic nerve and com- 
municating ganglia. 
SYM'PATHY. Applied to condition where an uninjured part 
is affected by one that is Injured, as losing sight of one eye 
du£ to injury of the other eye. 
SYMPHYSEOTOMY. See Symphysiotomy. 
SYMPH YSIOT'OMY (sim-Az-e-ot'-6-me). Incision of symphysis 
pubis, to assist difficult labor. 
SYM'PHYSIS (sim'-As-is). Union of cartilages or bones. 
SYMPO'DIA (sim-po'-de-ah). See Sycephalus. 
SYMP'TOM (simp'-tum). See Phenomenon. 
SYMPTOMATIC (simp-to-mat'-ik). Pertaining to symptoms. 
SYMPTOMATOG'RAPHY, Description of symptoms. 
SYMPTOMATOLOGY. Science relating to symptoms. 
SYM'PUS sim'-pus). See Sycephalus. 
SYNAL'GIA (sin-al'-je-ah). Pain in one part due to affection of 
another part. See Sympathy. 
SYNAP'TASE. See Emulsion. 
SYNARTHRO'DIA (sin-ar-thro'-de-ah). See Synarthrosis. 
SYNARTHRO'SIS (sin-ar-thro'-sis). Joint which does not per- 
mit movement. 
SYNCEPH'ALUS (sin-sef'-al-us). Double monster with cerebral 
union. 
SYNCHONDRO'SIS. Cartilaginous union of a joint. 
SYNCHONDROT'OMY. See Symphysiotomy. 
SYN'CHRONUS (sin'-kro-nus). Concomitant; concurrent. 
SYN'CHYSIS. Unusual attenuated condition of vitreous 
humor. 
SYNCLO'NUS (sin-klo'-nus). Mild muscular spasm. 
SYN'COPE (sin'-ko-pe). Faintingfit; sudden loss of conscious- 
ness due to shock. 
SYNDAC'TYLISM. Web-like joining of Angers. 
SYNDAC'TYLUS. See Syndactylism. 
SYNDEC'TOMY (sin-dek'-td-me). Removal of portion of con- 
junctiva. 
SYNDESMI'TIS (sin-des-mi'-tisk InAamraation of ligaments. 
SYNDESMOG'RaPHY isiu-des-mog'-ra-fe). Description of liga- 
ments. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL SYNDESMOL'OGY (sin-des-mol'-d-je). Science of ligaments. 
SYNDESMO'SIS (sin-des-md'-sis). Union of bone by ligaments. 
SYNDESMOT'OMY (sin-des-mot'-d-me). Incision of alignment. 
SYNE'CHIA (sin-e'-ke-ah). Abnormal union of parts. 
SYN'ERGY (sin'-er-je). Assisting; joint operation. 
SYNGEN'ESIS (sin-jen'-e-sis). Generation due to coitus. 
SYNNEURO'SIS (sin-u-rd'-sis). See Syndesmosis. 
SYN'OCHA (sin'-d-kah). Continued febrile affection. 
SYN'OCHUS (sin'-d-kus). Same as synocha. 
SYNOPHTHAL'MUS (sin-off-thal'-mus). See Cyclopia. 
SYNOR'CHISM (sln-or'-kizm). Union of testes. 
SYNOS'CHEOS (sln-os'-ke-ds). Penile and scrotal adhesion. 
SYNCSTEOG'RAPHY (sin-os-te-og'-ra-fe). Description of the 
joints. 
SYNOSTEOL'OGY (sin-os-te-ol'-d-je'. Science of the joints. 
SYNOSTEO'SIS (sin-os-te-d'-sis). See Synostosis. 
SYNOSTEOT'OMY (sin-os-te-ot'-d-me). Joint or bone dissection. 
SYNOSTO'SIS (sin-os-ld'-sis). Union of bones by bones. 
SYNO'TIS (sln-d'-tis). Double monster umbilically united with 
abnormality of the ears. 
SYNOVIA (sin-d'-ve-ah). Secretion of synovial membrane. 
SYNOVIAL MEM'BRANE. Inner envelope of joint capsule. 
SYNOVI'TIS (sln-d-vi'-tis). Inflammation of a synovial mem- 
brane. 
SYN'THESIS. Building up of a compound. 
SYNTHET'IC (sin-thet'-ik). Pertaining to synthesis. 
SYN'TONIN. Acid albumen of the body. 
SYNULO'SIS. Cicatrization, 
SYN ULOT'IC (sin-u-lot'-ik). Agent causing synulosis. 
SYPHILELCO'SIS (sif-il-el-kd'-sis). Formation of syphilelcus. 
SYPHILEL'CUS. An ulcer of syphilitic origin. 
SYPH'ILICOME (sif-il-ik-dm). Syphilitic dispensary. 
SYPH'ILIDE (sir-il-id). Syphilitic affection. 
SYPHILIPHO'BIA (sif-il-if-d'-be-ah). Intense fear of syphilis. 
SYPH'ILIS (sif-il-is). Venereal disease with ulcerous forma- 
tions, hereditary and also acquired by coition. 
SYPHILIT'IC. Pertaining to syphilis. 
SYPHILIZATION. Inoculation with virus of syphilitic ulcer- 
ation. 
SYPHILODER'MA. Syphilitic affection ; syphilide. 
SYPHILOG'ENY (sif-il-og'-en-e). Propagation of syphilis. 
SYPH'ILOGRAPH (sif-il-o-graph). Description of syphilis. 
SYPHILOG'RAPHER (sifil-og'-ra-fer). Writer of syphilitic 
literature. 
STPHILOG'RAPHY (sif-il-og'-ra-fe), Description of syphilis. 
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SYPH'ILOID (sif'-il-oid). Of a syphilitic nature. 
SYPHILOL'EPIS (sif-il-ol'-ep-is). Form of syphilis. 
SVPHILOL'OGY. Science relating to syphilis. 
SYPHILO'M A (sif-il-o'-mah). Tumor of syphilitic origin. 
SYPHYLOMA'NIA (sif-il-6-ma'-ne-ah), Intense dread of syph- 
ilis. 
SYPHYLOP'ATHY (sif-il-op'-ath-e). Syphilitic disease. 
SYPHON (s!'-fon). See Siphon. 
SYR. Abbreviation for syrup. 
SYR'INGE (sir'-inj). Instrument for injecting fluid, as a hypo- 
dermic syringe. 
SYRTNGI'TIS (sir-in-jl'-tis). Inflammation of the Eustachian 
tube. 
SYRINGOMYE'LIA (sir-ing-go-mi-e'-le-ah). SeeSyringomyelus. 
SYRINGOMYELI'TIS (sir-ing-go-rni-el-i'-tis). Malacia of spinal 
cord attended with hypertrophy, etc. 
SYRINGOMY'ELUS (sir-ing-go-mi'-el-us). Monster with spinal 
cord dilated. 
SYRIN'GOTOME (sir-ing'-go-tom). Instrument for syringot- 
omy. 
SYRINGOT'OMY (sir-ing-got'-o-me). Incision of flstula. 
SYR'UP (sir'-up). Sugar-sweetened water. 
SYRU'PUS (sir-u'-pus). See Syrup. 
SY'SOMA. Double monster united by thorax. 
SYSPA'SIA (sis-pa'-se-ah). Certain spasmodic affection. 
SYSSARCO'SIS (sls-ar-ko'-sis). Osseous union by muscles. 
SYSTAL/TIC (sis-tal'-tik). Contracting. 
SYS'TEM (sis'-tem). Arrangement in regular order of the parts 
of the body. See Economy. 
SYSTEMATIC (sis-tem-at'-ik). Pertaining to system. 
SYSTEM'IC (sis-tem'-ik). Same as systematic. 
SYS'TOLE (sis'-to-le). Contraction of heart during circulation 
of blood. 
SYSTREM'MA (sis-trem'-ah). Cramp in the leg. 
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T-BANDAGE. Certain form of abdominal bandage shaped 
like this “T.” 
TABAC'UM (tab-ak'-um). Tobacco. 
TABEFAC'TION (tab-e-fak'-shun). See Emaciation. 
TABEL'LA (ta-bel'-ah). A tablet. TA'BES (ta'-bez). Systematic wasting away. 
TA'BES DORSAL'IS (ta'-bez dor-sal'-is). Disease causing loco- 
motor ataxy. 
TABET'IC (ta-bet'-ik). One having tabes. 
TA'BLE. Small, thin, flat part of body. A classified list. 
TA'BLE SALT. Sodium chloride. 
TAB'LET (tab'-let). Small moulded dry medicament. 
TA'BUM. See Sanies. 
TACHES CEREBRALES. Scarlet spotted condition of skin. 
TACHYCAR'DIA (tak-e-kar'-de-ah). Rapid cardiac pulsation. 
TACHYPNE'A (tak-ip-ne'-ah). Rapid respiration, 
TACTILE (tak'-til). Pertaining to the sense of touch. 
TACTILTTY. Perceptibility of touch. 
TAGLIACO'TIAN OPERA'TION (tal-yah-ko'-she-an-op-er-a'- 
shun). Plastic surgery of the nose. 
TAIL (tal). The acuity at end of organ. Bony extremity of 
animals beginning Just above rectum. 
TAL'CUM (tal'-kum). Mineral substance having a greasy feel- 
ing ; used largely for the skin. 
TALTPES (tal'-ip-ez). Distorted foot usually congenital; club- 
foot. 
TAL'IPES CALCA'NEUS. A form of club-foot in which toes 
grow upward and do not touch the ground. 
TAL'IPES EQUI'NUS. Form of club opposite to Talipes Cal- 
caneus, only the toes touching the ground. 
TAL'IPES VAL'GUS. Club-foot in which foot is turned out- 
ward. 
TAL'IPES VAR'US. Club-foot in which foot is turned inward. 
TAL'PA. Mole; cutaneous macula. 
TA'LUS (ta'-lus). See Astragalus. 
TAM'ARIND (tara'-ar-ind). Laxative fruit. 
TAM'PON. Mass of cotton usually medicated; much used in 
uterine diseases. 
TAMPONADE' (tam-pon-ad'). Using of a tampon. 
TANACE'TUM. Tansy; promotes menstrual flow. 
TANG'LE-TENT (tang'-gl-tent). See Sea Tangle. 
TAN'NIC AC'ID. See Tannin. 
TAN'NIN. Active astringent constituent of many vegetables. 
TAN'SY (tan'-se). See Tanacetum. 
TAPE'-WORM (tap'-werm). See Tenia. 
TAPIO'CA (tap-e-6'-kah). Starch obtained from tropical plant. 
TAP PING. Incision of a dropsical part. 
TAR. See Pix Liquids. 
TARAG'MA. Visual defect. 
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TAR'ANTISM. Dancing mania or chorea. 
TARANTIS'MUS. See Tarantism. 
TARAXACUM (tar-aks'-ak-um). Dandelion root, an aperient; 
also stimulates flow of urine. 
TARDIEU’S SPOTS. Spotted condition of lungs Indicative of 
death due to suffocation, 
TAR'SAL. Pertaining to the tarsus. 
TAR'SAL CAR'TILAGE. Palpebral tarsus. 
TARSAL'GIA (tar-sal'-je-ah). Pain in the tarsus. 
TARSEC'TOMY (tar-sek'-to-me). Removal of bones of tarsus. 
TARSI'TIS (tar-si'-tis). Palpebral inflammation. 
TARSOPHY'MA (tar-so-fi'-mah). Tarsal tumor. 
TARSOR'RHAPHY (tar-sor'-a-fe). Operation diminishing pal- 
pebral Assure. 
TARSOT'OMY (tar-sot'-6-me). Excision of palpebral tarsus. 
TAR'SUS. The iustep. Palpebral cartilage. 
TAR'TAR. Substance collecting on teeth; it is cream colored. 
TAR'TAR EMETIC. Antimony and potassium tartrate. 
TARTARTC. Pertaining to or resembling tartar. 
TARTAR'IC AC'ID. Fruit acid having cooling properties. 
TASTE (tast). Sense which distinguishes one savor from 
another. 
TASTE'-BULBS. Minute bodies in tongue. 
TAU'RIN (taw'-rin). Bilious constituent. 
TAUROCHO'LIC AC'ID. A bilious acid. 
TAX'IS (taks'-is). Reducing a hernia by manual pressure. 
T. D. Abbreviation signifying thrice daily, “Ter in die.” 
TEA (te). A stimulating beverage containing thein, 
TEA'BERRY (te'-ber-e). See Gaultheria. 
TEARS (teerz). Aqueous secretion of lachrymal gland. 
TEAT (tot). Nipple. 
TECHNOTO'NIA (tek-no-to'-ne-ah). Infanticide. 
TEETH (teth). Number of little prongs inserted in a row in 
maxillary bones. 
TEETHING (teth'-ing), See Dentition. 
TEGMENTUM, An envelope. 
TEG'UMENT. Substance enveloping a body or part. 
TEGUMEN'TARY. Pertaining to a tegument. 
TEICHOP'SIA (ti-kop'-se-ah). Temporary blindness with 
migraine. 
TEINES'MUS. See Tenesmus. 
TEINODYNTA (ti-no-din'-e-ah). Pain in the tendons. 
TE'LA (te'-lah). A web-like tissue. 
TELANGIECTASIS (tel-an-Ji-ek'-tas-is). Vascular dilatation. 
TELANQIO'SIS (tel-an-je-o'-sis). Disease of the capillaries. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL TELEG'RAPHERS’ CRAMP. Spasm of muscles of arm of 
telegraph transmitters. 
TELEPATHY. Mind-reading. 
TELEPATH'IC. Pertaining to telepathy. 
TELOMALA'CIA (tel-o-mal-a'-se-ah). See Erysipelas. 
TEM'PERAMENT. Constitution; disposition of a being. 
TEM'PERATURE. Variation as to degree of heat or cold in 
the body; also applied to same conditions of atmosphere. 
TEM'PLE. That part of head on each side of forehead. 
TEM'PORAL. Pertaining to the temple. 
TEM'ULENCE. See Dipsomania. 
TENAC'ULUM (ten-ak'-u-lum;. Small instrument having 
shape of hook. 
TENAS'MUS. See Tenesmus. 
TEN'DERNESS. Applied to condition of a part which expe- 
riences pain on being touched. 
TEN'DINOUS (ten'-din-us). Pertaining to a tendon. 
TEN'DON. Cord-like parallel fibres of muscles. 
TENES'MUS. Sphincteralgia with frequent desire to go to 
stool. 
TE'N IA (te'-ne-ah). Genus of intestinal worms. A ligature. 
TE'NIAFUGE (te'-ni-af-uj). Agent causing expulsion of tenia, 
TE'NICIDE (te'-nis-id). Agent destroying tenia. 
TEN'NYSIN (ten'-is-in). Certain cerebral substance. 
TENOG'RAPHY (ten-og'-ra-fe). Description of tendons. 
TENOL'OGY. Science. 
TENONI'TIS (ten-on-i'-tis). Inflammation of Tenon’s Capsule. 
TENON S CAP'SULE, A fascia of the eyeball. 
TENONTOG'RAPHY. See Tenography. 
TENONTOL'OGY. SeeTenology. 
TENONTAGRA. Tendinous gout. 
TENONTODYN'IA (ten-on-to-din'-e-ah). Pain in a tendon. 
TENOR'RHAPHY (ten-or'-af-e). Suturing a tendon. 
TENOSTO'SIS. Conversion of a tendon to bone. 
TEN'OTOME (ten'-6-tom). Instrument for tenotomy. 
TENOT'OMY (ten-ot'-o-me). Incision of a tendon. 
TENSE. Drawn tightly or stretched. 
TEN'SION (ten'-shun). Applied to tense condition of an organ. 
TEN'SOR. Muscle producing tension ol a part. 
TEN'SOR TAR'SI MUS'CLE. A lachrymal muscle. 
TENT. Roll of fabric or sponge for dilating canal of the 
body. 
TENTI'GO (ten-ti'-go). Painful erection of penis. 
TEPHROMYELITTS (tef-ro-rni-el-i'-tis). Inflammation of gray 
matter of cord. 
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TEPIDA'RIUM (tep-id-a'-re-um). A tepid bath. 
TERATOG'ENY (ter-at-oj'-en-e). Production of monster. 
TERATOID (ter'-at-oid). Resembling a monster. 
TERATOL'OGY (ter-at-ol'-o-je) Science relating to monsters. 
TERATO'MA (ter-at-o'-mah). Tumor having abnormal con- 
tents. 
TERATO'SIS (ter-at-6'-sis). Formation of a monster. 
TER'EBENE. An odorous volatile oil used as an antiseptic; 
turpentine. 
TEREBIN'THINA (ter-e-bin'-thin-ah). See Terebene. 
TEREBRA'TION (ter-e-bra'-shun). Trephining. 
TE'RES (tc'-rez). Cylinder-shape. A scapulary muscle. 
TER'MINAL. The end. 
TERMINOL'OGY. See Nomenclature. 
TER'NARY (ter'-na-re). Made up of three parts. 
TER'PINE HY'DRATE (ter'-pin hi'-drat. Crystal preparation 
from oil of turpentine, used in diseases of air passages, 
TER'TIAN. Malaria with paroxysm every third day. 
TER'TIARY. Applied to third stage of disease. 
TER'TIARY SYPH'ILIS. Third syphilitic stage following 
secondary syphilis. 
TEST. Application of an agent for investigation purposes as 
to its value. 
TEST'ES (test'-ez). Two large bodies in scrotum, whose func- 
tion is the secretion of semen. 
TESTTCLES (tcst'-ik-ls). Fee Testes. 
TES'TIS (tes'-tis). Singular of testes, q. v. 
TESTIC'ULAR (tes-tik'-u-lar). Pertaining to the testicles. 
TESTI'TIS (tes-ti'-tis). Inflammation of the testes. 
TEST' PAPER (test' pa-per). See Litmus. 
TEST' TYPES (test' tips). Letters of various shapes for ascer- 
taining visual acuity. 
TETANTC (tc-tan'-ik). Pertaining to tetanus. 
TETANTFORM. See Tetanoid. 
TETANIL'LA. See Tetany. 
TET'ANIN (tet'-an-in). Alkaloid of tetanic bacillus. 
TETANOID. Resembling tetanus. 
TETANUS (tet'-an-us). Disease with tonic muscular spasms. 
TETANY (tet'-an-e). Mild form of tonic muscular spasms. 
TETRABRA'CHIUS (tet-rah-bra'-ke-us). Four-armed monster. 
TETRAOPHTHAL'MUS (tet-rah-oAT-thal'-mus). Four-eyed 
monster. 
TET'TER. Cutaneous eruption of small vesicles. 
TEX'TURE (teks'-tur). Web; tissue. 
WARNER'S POCKET MEDICAL THAL'LIN. Chemical used in febrile diseases. 
THANATOPHO'BIA (than-at-o-fo'-be-ah). Abnormal dread of 
death. 
THE'A (the'-ah). See Tea. 
THE'BAINE (the'-ba-in). An alkaloid of opium. 
THE'CA (the'-kah). A sheath. 
THE'CAL (the'-kal). Pertaining to a theca. 
THECI'TIS (the-si'-tts). Inflammation of a theca. 
THE'IN (the'-in). Active principle of tea, used largely as a 
substitute for caffeine. 
THELAL'GIA (the-lal'-je-ah). Pain in the nipple. 
THELI'TIS (the-li'-tis). Inflammation of the nipple. 
THELON'CUS (the-long'-kus). Tumor aboutthe nipple. 
THELORRHA'GIA (the-lor-a'-je-ah). Hemorrhage from the 
nipple. 
THE'NAL (the'-nal). Pertaining to the thenar. 
THE'NAR (the'-nar). Palm of hand or sole of foot. 
THEOBRO'MA£ O'LEUM. Cacao butter. 
THEOMA'NIA (the-6-ma'-ne-ah). Maniacal condition due to 
religion., 
THERAPEU'TIC (ther-ap-u'-tik). Pertaining to therapeutics. 
THERAPEU'TICAL. Same as therapeutic. 
THERAPEU'TICS (ther-ap-u'-tiks). Branch of medicine rela- 
ting to the treatment of disease. 
THER'APY (ther'-a-pe). See Therapeutics. 
THERMESTHE'SIA (ther-mes-the'-se-ah). A perception of 
heat. 
THERMESTHESIOM'ETER (therm-es-the-se-om'-et-er). Instru- 
ment for ascertaining amount of thermesthesia. 
THER'MIC (ther'-rnik). Pertaining to heat. 
THER'MIC FE'VER. See Heat Stroke; sun-stroke. 
THERMOGEN'ESIS (ther-mo-jen'-e-sis). Production of heat. 
THERMOL'YSIS (ther-moT-is-is). Dissolution of heat. 
THERMOM'ETER. Instrument denoting temperature. 
THERMONEURO'SIS. Excessive temperature due to disorder 
of nervous central system. 
TH R'MOSTAT. Instrument enforcing a uniform degree of 
heat. 
THERMOTHER'APY (ther-mo-ther'-a-pe). Use of heat as a 
therapeutic agent. 
THIGH (thi). Leg from knee up. 
THIGH'-BONE (thi'-bon). Femur. 
THIRST. Craving for water. 
THLIP'SIS. Compression of a part. 
THOM'SEN’S DISEASE'. Congenital contraction of muscles. 
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THORACENTE'SIS. Tapping of thorax for dropsy. 
THORACIC (thd-ras'-ik). Pertaining to the chest. 
THORAC'IC DUCT. Principal lymphatic trunk. 
THORACOCENTE'SIS. See Thoracentesis. 
THORACOCYLLO'SIS (tho-rak-6-sil-6'-sis). Thoracic malfor- 
mation. 
THORACODID'YMUS. Thoracic united double monster. 
THORACODYN'IA (tho-rak-o-dln'-e-ah). Pain in the thorax. 
THORACOM'ETER (tho-rak-om'-et-er). Instrument for ascer- 
taining degree of chest expansion. 
THORACOP'AGUS, See Thoracodidymus. 
THORA'COPLASTY (thor-a'-ko-plas-te). Plastic thoracic sur- 
gery, 
THORACOS'COPY (tho-rak-os'-ko-pe). Exploring or examin- 
ing chest. 
THORACOSTENO'SIS (tho-rak-o-ste-no'-sis). Thoracic con- 
traction. 
THORACOTOMY (tho-rak-ot'-o-me). Incision of chest. 
THORADELPH'US (tho-ra-delf-us). Double monster united 
by thoraces. 
THO'RAX (tho'-raks). The chest cavity. 
THORN'APPLE. See Stramonium. 
THREAD (thred). Catgut, silk, etc., used for suturing. 
THREADWORM. Nematoid worm attacking intestines. 
THREPSOL'OGY (threp-sol'-6-je). Science of nutrition. 
THRILL. Trembling vibration. 
THROAT (thrdt). Upper part of respiratory tract, including 
larynx, pharynx, etc. 
THROB. Pulsation. 
THROE (throb Intense pain. 
THROM'BOID. Having nature of thrombus. 
THROMBOPHLEBI'TIS (throm-bo-fle-bi'-tis). Inflammation 
of a vein due to embolism. 
THROMBO'SIS (throm-bo'-sis). Production of a thrombus. 
THROM'BUS. A clot of blood in blood-vessel. 
THRUSH. SeeAphthte. 
THUMB. Short thick first digit of hand. 
THYME (tim). Stimulant volatile oil from garden thyme. 
THYMELCO'SIS (thi-mel-ko'-sis). Formation of ulcer on thy- 
mus gland. 
THY'MIC (thl'-mik). Pertaining to thymus or thyme. 
THY'MION. A wart. 
THYMIO'SIS. Formation of thymion. 
THYMI'TIS (thl-rai'-tis). Inflammation of thymus gland. 
THY'MOL (ti'-mol). Antiseptic principle of garden thyme. 282 
THY'MUS (thi'-mus). Gland in upper thorax of very young 
children, but not in adults. 
THY'REOCELE (th!'-re-6-sel). Tumor of thyroid gland. 
THYREON'CUS (th!-re-on'-kus). See Thyreocele. 
THYREOPHY'MA (thi-re-o-fi'-mah). Hypertrophy of thyroid 
gland. 
THY'ROID. Shield-shaped. 
THY'ROID CAR'TILAGE. Largest cartilage in the larynx. 
THY'ROID GLAND. Gland situated at upper part of trachea. 
THYROIDEC'TOMY (thi-roid-ek'-td-mc). Removal of thyroid 
gland. 
THYROIDOT'OMY (thi-roid-ot'-o-me). Incision of thyroid 
gland. 
THYROT'OMY (thi-rot'-6-me). See Thyroidotomy. 
TIB'IA (tib'-e-ah). Large flute-shaped bone of leg. 
TIB'IAL. Pertaining to the tibia. 
TIC (tik). Spasmodic muscular action. 
TIC DOU'LOUREUX (tik doo'-100-ru). Neuralgia of the face 
with muscular twitching of part affected. 
TIG'LII O'LEUM. Croton oil, 
TIN. A very common metal looking somewhat like silver. 
TINC'TURA (tink'-tu-rah). See Tincture. 
TINC'TURE (tink'-tur). Vegetable principles dissolved in 
alcohol. 
TIN'EA (tin'-e-ah). Disease of skin due to fungus. 
TIN'EA TON'SURANS. Ringworm affection of the scalp. 
TIN'EA VERSICO'LOR. Parasitic skin disease with brown 
maculae. 
TIN'NITUS (tin'-it-us). A ringing sound. 
TIN'NITUS AU'RIUM. Ringing sound in the ear. 
TI'SANE (te'-zan). See Ptisan. 
TIS'SUE (tish'-u). A web or structure resembling a web. 
TITILLA'TION (tlt-il-a'-shun). The act of tickling; Scalinger 
terms it the sixth sense. 
TITUBA'TION (tit-u-ba'-shun). Walking with an unsteady 
step; staggering. 
TOBAC'CO (td-bak'-d). Weed with sedative and emetic proper- 
ties. The dried leaf used for smoking and chewing. 
TOBAC'CO HEART. Excessive accumulation of fat around 
heart due to excessive use of tobacco. 
TOCOL'OGY (td-kol'-d-je). Science of obstetrics. 
TOD'DY. Mixture of whiskey, sugar and heated water, a 
popular remedy for cramps. 
TOE (to). One of the flve extremities at end of foot. 
TOE, GREAT. First short thick toe. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL TOL'E RANGE (tol'-er-ans). Applied to degree of physical 
acceptance of a drug. 
TO'LU, BAL'SAM OF. Valuable expectorant resin. 
TONE (ton). Vital activity. 
TONGUE (tung). Organ of taste and speech. 
TONGUE'-T E (tung). Subnormal length of frenum of tongue 
causing broken speech. 
TONGUE, 1 RE'NUM OF. See Frenum. 
TON'IC (ton'-ik). Applied to that which gives tone to the 
system. 
TON'IC SPASM. A persistent muscular spasm. 
TONICTTY (ton-is'-it-e). Muscular resiliency. 
TO'NO SUM'BUL COR'DIAL (td'-nd surn'-bul). Valuable nerv- 
ine and tonic. 
TON'SIL. Corresponding glands situated on each side of 
fauces. 
TONSILLI'TIS (ton-sil-i'-tis). Inflammation of tonsils. 
TONSIL'LOTOME (ton-sil'-o-tdm). Instrument for tonsillot- 
omy. 
TON'KA BEAN. Fragrant bean used for flavoring cigars, etc. 
TONSILLOT'OMY (ton-sil-ot'-d-me). Removal of tonsils. 
TOOTH. Singular of teeth, q. v. 
TOOTH'ACHE (tuth'-uk). Pain in a tooth. 
TOOTH'RASH. Affection of skin of babies during dentition. 
TO'PHUS (td'-fus). Gouty calcareous accumulation or deposit. 
TOPOG'RAPHY (td-pog'-ra-fd). Description of the elevations 
and depressions of the various parts of the body. 
TORMENTIL'LA (tor-men-til'-ah). An astringent rhizome. 
TOR'MINA (tor'-min-ah). Painful contractions of bowels. 
TORN'WALDT’S DISEASE'. A certain affection of pharynx. 
TOR'PID. Pertaining to torpor. 
TOR'POR. Numb; sluggish in action. 
TOR'SION. Twisting of a part. 
TORTICOL'LIS. Wry-neck, 
TOR'TUOUS (tor'-tu-us), Winding. 
TOUCH (tuch). The tactile sense. Exploration with hand. 
TOUR'NIQUET (toor'-nik-et). Instrument for compressing a 
limb to prevent flow of blood. 
TOXANE'MIA (toks-an-G'-me-ah). Anemia due to toxic absorp- 
tion. 
TOXE'MIA (toks-e'-me-ah). Toxic state of the blood. 
TOX'IC (toks'-ik). Of a poisonous nature. 
TOX'ICAL, (toks'-ik-l). Same as toxic. 
TOXICOGENTC (toks-ik-d-jen'-ik). Generating poison. 
TOXICOHE'MIA (toks-ik-d-he'-me-ah). See Toxemia. 
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283 TOXICODER'MA (toks-ik-6-der'-mah). Poisonous inflamma- 
tion of skin. 
TOXICOLOG'ICAL (toks-ik-6-loj'-ik-al). Pertaining to toxicol- 
ogy. 
TOXICOL'OGY. Science relating to poisons. 
TOXICOMA'NIA. Craving for toxic substances. 
TOXICO'SES (toks-ik-o'-sez). Toxic diseases. 
TOXIF'EROUS (toks-ifl-er-us). Conveying toxic matter. 
TOX'IN (toks'-in). Ptomaine of various poisonous substances. 
TRABEC'ULAS (tra-bek'-u-le). Thread-like structure of con- 
nective tissue. 
TRA'CHEA (tra'-ke-ah). The wind-pipe; canal transmitting 
air. 
TRA'CHEAL (tra'-ke-al). Pertaining to the trachea. 
TRACHEI'TIS (tra-kc-i'-tisi. Inflammation of trachea. 
TRACHELA'GRA (tra-kel-a'-grah). Gouty affection about 
trachea. 
TRACHELIS'MUS (tra-kel-iz'-mus). Muscular spasm of the 
neck. 
TRA'CHELOPLASTY. Plastic surgery on cervix uteri. 
TRACHELOR RHAPHY (tra-kel-or'-a-fe). Suturing cervix uteri. 
TRACHELOTOMY. Excision of neck of uterus. 
TRA'CHEOCELE (tra'-ke-6-sel). Cervical hernia or tumor 
about trachea. 
TRACHEORRHA'GIA. Tracheal hemorrhage. 
TRACHEOS'COPY (tra-ke-os'-ko-pe). Tracheal examination. 
TRACHEOSTENO'SIS (tra-ke-o-ste-no'-sis). Stenosis of trachea. 
TRA'CHEOTOME (tra'-ke-o-tom). Instrument for tracheotomy. 
TRACHEOT'OMY (tra-ke-ot'-o-me), Incision of trachea. 
TRACHI'TIS (tra-ki'-tis). Inflammation of trachea. 
TRACHO'MA (tra-ko'-mah). Disease of the conjunctiva, with 
granular inflammation. 
TRACHYPHO'NIA (tra-ke-fo'-ne-ah). Hoarseness. 
TRAC'TION (trak'-shun). Pulling of a part for correcting dis- 
location. 
TRAG'ACANTH. A gum exuding from a plant; it is used in 
various medicinal preparations. 
TRAG'ICUS (traj'-ik-us). A muscle of the ear. 
TRA'GUS (tra'-gus). See Antilobium. 
TRANCE. Deep persistent sleep, sometimes simulating death. 
TRANSFIX' (trans-fiks'). A puncturing or incision. 
TRANSFORMATION. Structural change. 
TRANSFU'SION (trans-fu'-shun). Forcing blood from one 
animal into the veins of another. 
TRANSLU'CID (traus-lu'-sid). Semi-transparent. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL TRANSMIGRATION (trans-mi-gra'-shun). Transfer of a con- 
dition beyond a dividing membrane. 
TRANSMISSION (trans-mish'-un). Applied to transmitting 
of disease. 
TRANSPIRATION (trans-pir-a'-shun). Gas exuding through 
pores of skin. 
TRANSPLANTATION (trans-plan-tii'-shun). Taking tissue 
from body and uniting it to another part; autoplasty; 
grafting. 
TRANSPOSITION (trans-po-zish'-un). Change of place. 
TRANSUDATION (trans-u-da'-shun). Cutaneous dropsical 
exudation. 
TRANSVERSE'. Applied to intersection of parts. 
TRAPE'ZIUM (tra-pe'-ze-um). A bone of the wrist. 
TRAPE'ZIUS (tra-pe'-ze-us). Flat muscle of back and neck. 
TRAP'EZOID (trap'-e-zoid). A bone of the wrist. 
TRAULIS'MUS. Hesitating speech. 
TRAU'MA (traw'-mah). A wound. 
TRAUMAT'IC. Pertaining to a wound. 
TRAUMAT'ICINE (traw-mat'-is-in). Gutta percha—morphine 
solution. 
TRAU'MATISM (traw'-mat-izm). Condition of system due to 
wound. 
TREAT'MENT (tret'-ment). Process of curing with remedial 
agents. 
TREM'BLES (trem'-blz). See Milk-sickness. 
TRE'MOR (tre'-mor). Trembling; quivering. 
TREMULATION. Paroxysms of paralysis agitans, q. v. 
TREPAN' (tre-pan'), See Trephine. 
TREPHINE'. Instrument for sawing out circular piece of 
cranium. 
TRI'AL CASE. A collection of different lenses for testing the 
eye. 
TRI'AL FRAME. Frame used to hold trial lens during exam- 
ination. 
TRIAN'GLES (tri-an'-gls). Applied to a number of parts of 
body. 
TRIANGULA'RIS. Applied to a number of muscles. 
TRI'BADISM (tri'-bid-izm). The act of two women endeavor- 
ing to excite orgasm by assuming positions employed 
during coitus. 
TRICEPH'ALUS (tri-sef-a-lus). Three-headed monster. 
TRI'CEPS (tri'-seps). Muscle having heads. 
TRICHI'ASIS (trik-i'-as-is). Eyelashes growing toward eyeball. 
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TRICHI'NA SPIRA'LIS (trlk-i'-nah spl-ra'-lis). Genus of thread 
worms in muscles of hog. 
TRICHINI'ASIS (trik-in-l'-as-is). Pee Trichinosis. 
TRICHINO'SIS (trik-in-d'-sis). Infection by trichina. 
TRICHIS'MUS (trik-iz'-mus). Fracture of a part which is 
hardly discernible. 
TRICHOCEPH'ALUS. A genus of nematoid worms. 
TRICHOCLA'SIA (trik-o-kla'-se-ah). Brittleness and breaking 
of hair. 
TRICHOGLOS'SIA (trik-o-glos'-e-ah). Hairy condition of 
tongue. 
TRICH'OID (trik'-oid). Resembling hair. 
TRICHOL'OGY (trik-ol'-o-je). Science of hair. 
TRICHONO'SIS (trik-on-6'-sis). Disease of the hair. 
TRICHOPATHY (trik-op'-ath-e). Disease of the hair. 
TRICHOPHY'TON (tri-ko-fi'-ton). Parasite of the scalp caus- 
ing ringworm. 
TRICHORRHE'A (tri-kor-e'-ah). See Alopecia. 
TRICHOS'CHISIS. Splitting of ends of hair, 
TRICHO'SIS. Disease of hair. 
TRICHO'SES. Diseases of hair. 
TRICOL'OGY (tri-col'-d-je), See Trichology. 
TRICUS'PID. Having three folds or segments, as the right 
auriculo-ventricular cardiac valve. 
TRIENCEPH'ALUS (tri-en-sef-al-us). Monster lacking three 
senses—sight, hearing and smell. 
TRIFA'CIAL (tri-la'-shal). Fifth pair of cranial nerves. 
TRIGEM'INUS (tri-jem'-in-us). Same as trifacial. 
TRIGEM'INAL. Pertaining to trigeminus. 
TRI'GONE. Three-angled space at lower portion of bladder. 
TRIGO'NUM. Same as trigone. 
TRIO'NAL. Synthetic hypnotic. 
TRIOR'CHID (tri-or'-kid). One having three testicles. 
TRIP'LETS (trip'-letz). Three infants produced during one 
pregnancy and born at same time. 
TRIPLO'PIA. Triple vision of same object. 
TRIP'SIS. Signifying a crushing. 
TRIS'MUS. Lock-jaw; tetanic affection of lower jaw. 
TRISPLANCH'NIC (tri-splangk'-nik). Great sympathetic 
nerve. 
TRIT'ICUM. Rhizome used to advantage in genito-urinary 
diseases. 
TRITURA'TION (trit-ur-a'-shun). Reduction to a powder. 
TRO'CAR (trd'-kar). Instrument for evacuating fluids from a 
cavity. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL TROCHAN'TER (tro-kan'-ter). Several processes of femur. 
TRO'CHE (tro'-she). Flat tablet containing medicinal proper- 
ties. 
TROCHIS'CUS (tio-kis'-kus). See Troche. 
TROCH'LEA (trok'-le-ah). Cartilaginous process resembling a 
pulley. 
TROCH'LEAR (trok'-le-ar). Pertaining to trochlea. 
TROCHLEA'RIS (trok-le-a'-ris). A muscle of the eye. 
TROMMER’S TEST. A test for glycosuria. 
TROPH'IC (trof-ik). Pertaining to nutrition. 
TROPHOL'OGY. Science of nutrition. 
TKOPHONEURO'SIS (trof-d-nu-ro'-sis). Impaired nutrition 
caused by nervous diseases. 
TROPHOP'ATHY (trof-op'-a-the). Abnormal condition of nu- 
trition. 
TROUSSEAU’S' SPOTS. Scarlet maculse of skin due to pres- 
sure. 
TROUSSEAU'S' SYMP'TOM. Spasm due to nerve pressure, 
seen in tetanus. 
TRUNCA'TED (trun-ka'-ted). The trunk without its extremi- 
ties. 
TRUNK. That portion of body containing heart, lungs, intes- 
tines, etc., etc. 
TRUSS. A hernial support. 
TRYP'SIN (trip'-sin). A pancreatic ferment. 
TRYP'TIC. Pertaining to trypsin. 
TRYP'TONE (trip'-ton). That which results from pancreatic 
action on peptones. 
TRYPTONE'MIA (trip-ton-e'-me-ah). Peptones in the blood. 
TU'BAL (tu'-bal). Pertaining to the Fallopian tube. 
TUBE (tub). Cylindrical canal. 
TUBE'-CASTS (tub'-kasts). Minute urinary casts seen in renal 
diseases. 
TU'BER (tu'-ber). Bulbous root of certain plants, as potato. 
TU'BERCLE (tu-ber'-kl). An eminence. A morbid product 
causing tuberculosis. 
TUBER'CULA QUADRIGEMTNI. See Corpora Quadrigernma. 
TUBER'CULAR. Pertaining to tubercles. 
TUBER'CULIN (tu-ber'-ku-lin). Koch’s antituberculosis fluid. 
TUBERCULI'TIS (tu-ber-ku-li'-tis). Inflammation of tubercle. 
TUBER'CULOCELE (tu-ber'-ku-16-sel). A tubercular tumor of 
a part. 
TUBERCULO'SIS. Location of Bacillus tuberculosis in the 
body. 
TUBER'CULUM (tu-ber'-ku-lum). See Tubercle. 
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TUBEROS'ITY (tu-ber-os'-it-e). A bony eminence or process. 
TU'BIFORM. See Tubular. 
TU'BULAR (tu-bu-lar). Shaped like a tube. 
TU'BULAR GESTA'TION. Pregnancy in Fallopian tube. 
TU'BULE (tu'-bul). Small tube. 
TUL'LY’S POW'DER. Morphine compound. 
TUMEFAC'TION (tu-me-fak'-shun). Swelling 
TU'MERIC (tu'-mer-ik). A popular condiment. 
TUMES'CENCE (tu-mes'-ens). Process of tumefaction. 
TU'MOR (tu'-mor). Swelling or abnormal growth of tissue. 
TU'NICA (tti'-nik-ah). Applied to a number of membranes. 
TU'PELO (tu'-pel-o). A uterine tent. 
TUR'BIN ATE. Conical; top-shaped. 
TURGES'CENT (ter-ges'-ent). Swelling. 
TUR'GID. Swollen. 
TURN'ING (tern'-ing), See Version. 
TURN OF LIFE. Period when the menses disappear; see 
Menopause. 
TUR'PENTINE (ter'-pen-tin). Sec Terebinthina. 
TUR'PETH ROOT. A catharthic root. 
TUS'SAL. Pertaining to a cough. 
TUS'SIS (tus'-is). A cough. (Pertussis; whooping cough.) 
TUTAM'INA OC'ULI. Ocular appendages. 
TWINS (twinz). Two infants produced during one pregnancy. 
TYLO'MA (ti-16'-mah). See Callosity. 
TYLO'SIS (ti-lo'-sis). Marginal hypertrophy and indu'ation ol 
eyelids. 
TYMPANTC (tim-pan'-ik). Pertaining to the tympanum. 
TYMPAN'IC BONE. Osseous plate of ear. 
TYMPANI'TES (tim-pan-i'-tez). Accumulation of gas In ab- 
domen. 
TYMPANI'TIS (tim-pan-!'-tls). Inflammation of tympanum. 
TYMPANITTC. Pertaining to tympanites or tympanum. 
TYM'PANUM. Cavity of middle ear. 
TYPE (tip). Characteristic model. 
TYPHIN'IA (tl-fln'-e-ah). Return of a febrile disease. 
TYPHLI'TIS (tif-li -tis). Inflammation of cecum. 
TYPHLOL'OGY (tif-lol'-6-je). Science relating to typhlosis. 
TYPHLO'SIS (tif-I6'-sis). Blindness. 
TY'PHOID (ti'-foid). Resembling typhus. 
TY'PHOID FEVER. Fever resembling typhus fever, with 
intestinal perforations; it is infectious. 
TYPHO-MALA'RIA. Malaria and typhoid fever. 
TYPHOMA'NIA (ti-fo-ma'-ne-ah). Incoherent delirious mutr 
tering seen in typhus fever. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL TYPHO'NIA (ti-fo'-ne-ah). See Typhomania. 
TY'PHOUS (ti'-fus). Resembling typhus. 
TY'PHUS FE'VER. Intense, infectious febrile disease, with 
eruption, prostration, etc., etc. 
TYP'ICAL (tip'-ik-al). Pertaining to a type; characteristic. 
TYREM'ESIS (ti-rem'-es-is). Infantile nausea, with curd-lik© 
vomit. 
TYROM'A (ti-rom'-ah). Alopecia, q. v. 
TYRO'SIN (ti-ro'-sin). Substance resulting from action of 
pancreatin. 
TYRO SIS (ti-ro'-sis). Curdling. See Tyremesis. 
TYROTOX'ICON. Poisonous ptomaine of cheese. 
TY'SON, GLANDS OF. Preputial sebaceous glands. 
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ULATRO'PIA (00-lat-ro'-pe-ah). Gingival atrophy. 
UL'CER (ul'-ser). Purulent accumulation and exudation. 
UL'CEROUS. Pertaining to an ulcer. 
ULCERA'TION (ul-ser-a'-shun). Production of an ulcer. 
UL'CUS (ul'-kus). See Ulcer. 
ULCUS'CULUM. Diminutive for ulcer. 
ULEMORRHA'GIA (00-le-mor-a'-je-ah). See Ulorrhea. 
ULET'IC. Pertaining to the gums. 
ULPTIS (00-li'-tis). Inflammation of the gums. 
UL'MUS. Slippery elm, bark used for inflammation of respir™ 
atory tract. 
UL'NA, Large bone of forearm. 
UL'NAR. Pertaining to ulna. 
ULNA'RIS (ul-na'-ris). A muscle of arm. 
ULOCARCINO'MA (00-10-kar-sin-6'-mah). Gingival cancer. 
ULON'CUS (00-lon'-kus), Gingival tumor. 
ULORRHA'GIA (00-lor-a'-je-ah). See Ulorrhea. 
ULORRHE'A. Gingival hemorrhage. 
ULTZ'M ANN’S TEST. Testing for bile pigment in urine, 
using caustic potash and hydrochloric acid. 
UMBIL'ICAL. Pertaining to the umbilicus. 
UMBILTCAL CORD. See Cord. 
UMBILTCATED (um-bil'-i-ka-ted). Depressed similar to the 
navel. 
UMBILTCUS (um-bil'-ik-us). Navel; cicatricial depression in 
center of abdomen. 
UN'ClAtun'-she-ah). An ounce. 
UN'CIFORM. Hook-shaped. 290 
UN'CIFORM BONE (un'-se-form bon). Bone of the wrist re- 
sembling shape of a hook. 
UN'CINATE (un'-sin-at). Hooked. 
UNCIPRES'SURE (un-si-pres'-ur). Stopping hemorrhage by 
pressure of hooks. 
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. Insensibility. 
UNC'TION (ungk'-shun). An unguent. 
UNC'TIOUS (ungk'-shus). Fatty; oily. 
UN'DULATORY (un'-du-la-to-re). Wavy appearance. 
UNFRUIT'FULNESS (un-frut'-ful-nes). State of non-produc- 
tiveness. 
UN'GUAL (un'-gwal). Pertaining to a nail. 
UN'GUENT (un'-gwent). Medicated ointment; fatty, oily 
compound. 
UNGUEN'TUM. See Unguent. 
UN'GUIS. A nail. 
UN'GUIS OS. Lachrymal bone. 
UNICEL'LULAR. With a single cell. 
U'NICORN U'TERUS. Womb with one cornu, 
UNILAT'ERAL (u-ne-lat'-er-al). Pertaining to one side. 
UNILOC'ULAR (u-ne-lok'-u-lar). With one cell. 
UNIOC'ULAR (u-ne-ok'-u-lar). With one eye. 
U'NION (u'-yon). Uniting of lips of a wound. Joining of two 
separate parts. 
UNIP'ARA. See Pritnipara. 
UNIP'AROUS (u-nip'-ar-us). Bearing one child. 
UNIPO'LAR (u-nip-6'-lar). Having one process or eminence. 
U'NIT. The least complete number; a single thing. 
UNIVER'SITY (u-niv-ver'-sit-e). A college whose curriculum 
embraces all the sciences. 
UNOC'ULUS (u-nok'-u-lus). See Cyclops. 
U'RACHAL (u'-rak-al). Pertaining to the urachus. 
U'RACHUS (u'-rak-us). Cord joining umbilicus and bladder. 
URACRA'TIA (u-rak-ra'-she-ah). See Enuresis. 
UR/E'MIC. See Uremic. 
URANISCONI'TIS (u-ran-ls-kon-i'-tis). Inflammation of the 
palate. 
URANIS'COPLASTY. Surgery restoring palate to normal 
state. 
U RANOPLASTY. See Uraniscoplasty. 
URANISCOR'RHAPHY (u-ran-is-kor'-a-fe). Suturing palate. 
URANIS'CUS (u-ran-is'-kus). The palate. 
URANOS'CHISIS (u-ran-os'-kis-is). Fissure of palate. 
U'RATE (u'-rat). Uric acid and a base, 
U'REA (u'-re-ah). A urinary constituent. 
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UREAM'ETER. Instrument for determining amount of urea. 
URECHY'SIS (u-rek-i'-sis). Tissue infiltration with urine. 
URE'DO (u-re'-do). See Urticaria. 
URELCO'SIS (u-rel-ko'-sis). Ulcers affecting genito-urinary 
canals. 
URE'MIA (u-re'-me-ah). Urea in the blood causing blood 
poisoning. 
URE'MIC. Pertaining to or having uremia. 
URE'SIS (u-re'-sis). See Urination. 
U'RETER (u'-re-ter). Urine bearing tube between kidney and 
bladder. 
URETERAL'GIA (u-re-ter-al'-je-ah). Pain in the ureters 
URETERI'TIS (u-re-ter-i'-tis). Inflammation of the ureters. 
URE'TEROLITH (u-re'-ter-6-lith). Stone in a ureter. 
URETEROT'OMY (u-re-ter-ot'-b-me). Incision of a ureter. 
U'RETHAN (u'-re-than). Ethyl carbonate. 
URETH'RA (u-reth'-rah). Passage through which urine dis- 
charges from bladder. 
URETH'RAL (u-reth'-ral). Pertaining to the urethra. 
URETHRAL'GIA (u-reth-ral'-je-ah). Pain in the urethra. 
URETHRI'TIS (u-reth-ri'-tis). Inflammation of the urethra. 
URETH'ROCELE. Hernia of membrane of urethra through 
meatus. 
URETH'ROPLASTY. Plastic urethral surgery. 
URETHRORRHA'GIA (u-reth-ror-a'-je-ah). Urethral hem- 
orrhage. 
URETHRORRHE'A (u-reth-ror-e'-ah). Urethral flow. 
URETH'ROSCOPE. Instrument for investigation inside 
urethra. 
URETH'ROSCOPY (u-reth'-ros-kb-pe). Using urethroscope. 
URETH'ROSPASM (u-reth'-rb-spazm). Urethral spasm. 
URETHROSTENO'SIS. Urethral stenosis. 
URETH'ROTOME (u-reth'-rb-tbm). An instrument for ureth- 
rotomy. 
URETHROT'OMY (u-reth-rot'-b-me). Incision of urethra. 
URET'IC. Agent stimulating secretion of urine. 
U'RIC AC'ID. An acid constituent of urine. 
URICE'MIA (u-ris-e'-me-ah), Uric acid in the blood. 
URIDRO'SIS (u-rid-rb'-sls). Sweat impregnated with urea. 
URINAS'MIA (u-rin-e'-rae-ah). See Urinemia. 
U'RINAL (u'-rin-al). Receptacle for urine. 
URINAL'YSIS (u-rin-al'-is-is). Analysis of urine. 
U'RINARY (u-rin-a'-re), Pertaining to urine. 
URINA'TION (u-rin-a'-shun). Discharge of urine. 
U'RINE (u'-rin). Renal secretion. 292 
URINE'MIA (u-rin-e'-me-ah). Urinary principles in the blood. 
URINIF'EROUS (u-rin-if-er-us). Bearing urine. 
URINOM'ETER. Instrument for determining density of urine. 
URINIPAROUS (u-rin-ip'-ar-us). Forming urine. 
URINOL'OGY (u-rin-ol'-6-je). Science pertaining to urine. 
URINOS'COPY (u-rin-os'-ko-pe). Analysis of urine. 
U'RINOUS (ti'-rin-us). Resembling urine. 
UROBIL'IN (u-ro-bil'-in). Urinary coloring matter. 
UROBILINU'RIN. Highly colored state of urine due to exces- 
sive amount of urobilin in urine. 
U'ROCELE (u'-ro-sel). Infiltration of scrotal tissues with urine. 
UROCH'ERAS (u-rok'-er-as). Gritty urine. 
U'ROCHROME (u'-ro-krom). Yellow constituent of urine. 
UROCY'ANIN. Blue matter in diseased urine. 
UROCYANO'SIS. Formation of urocyanin. 
UROCYS'TIC (u-ro-sis'-tik). Pertaining to the urinary bladder. 
UROCYS'TIS (u-ro-sis'-tis). The urinary bladder. 
URODIAL'YSIS , u-ro-di-ai'-is-is). Retention of urine. 
URODOCHI'UM. Urinal. 
UROER'YTHRIN (u-ro-er'-ith-rin). Abnormal red pigment of 
urine. 
UROGLAU'CIN (u-ro-glaw'-sin). See Urocyanin. 
UROHEMATIN (u-ro-hem'-at-in). Heraatin in the urine. 
U'ROLITH (u'-ro-litli). Stone in urinary passages. 
UROLITHIASIS. Formation of urolith, 
UROL'OGY (u-rol'-o-je). See Urinology. 
U'ROMANCY (u-ro-man-se). Diagnosis from urinalysis. 
UROMELANIN (u-ro-mel'-an-in). Dark coloring matter of the 
urine. 
UROM'ETER (u-rom'-e-ter). Same as urinometer. 
URON'CUS (u-ron'-kus). Tumor in urinary passages. 
URONOL'OGY (u-ron-ol'-o-je). Science relating to urine. 
UROPLA’NIA (u-ro-pla'-ne-ah). Vicarious secretion of urine. 
UROPOE'SIS (u-ro-po-e'-sis). Secretion or formation of urine. 
UROPSAM'MUS (u-rop-sam'-us). Gravel in the urine. 
URORRHA'GIA (u-ror-a'-je-ah). Abnormal secretion of urine. 
URORRHEA (u-ror-e'-ah). See Enuresis. 
UROS'CHEOCELE (u-ros'-ke-d-sel). Tumor of scrotum due to 
infiltration of urine. 
UROS'COPY (u-ros'-ko-pe). See Urinalysis. 
URO'SES (u-ro'-sez). Diseases of urinary organ. 
UROTOXIC. Pertaining to urotoxin. 
UROTOX'IN. Urinary poisonous substance. 
U'ROUS (u'-rus). Resembling urine. 
URTICA'RIA. Nettle-rash; inflammation of skin with lesions. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL URTICATION. Production of urticaria. Form of massage, 
using nettles. 
USTILA'GO MAY'DIS (us-til-ii'-go ma'-dis). Corn smut; used 
same as ergot, q. v. 
US'TION. Burning of tissues with an agent. 
UTERINE (u'-ter-in). Pertaining to the uterus. 
UTERINE GESTATION. See Pregnancy. 
UTERITIS (u-ter-i'-tis). Inflammation of the womb. 
UTERO-GESTATION (u-ter-o-ges-ta'-shun), Embryonic devel- 
opment in uterus. 
UTEROMA'NIA (u-ter-6-ma'-ne-ah). See Andromania. 
UTEROT'OMY (u-ter-ot'-d-me). Incision of womb. 
UTERUS (u'-ter-us). Womb; female organ in which product 
of conception is developed. 
UTRICLE (u'-trik-l). Cavity of the ear. 
UTRIC'ULAR. Pertaining to the utricle. 
UTRIC'ULUS. See Utricle. 
UVA UR'SA (u'-vah ur'-sa), Bearberry; stimulates urinary 
secretion, 
UVE'A (u-ve'-ah). Back surface of iris. 
UVEITIS (u-ve-i'-tis). Inflammation of uvea. 
UYULA (u'-vu-lah). Cone-shaped process suspending from 
palate. 
U'VULAR (u'-vu-lar). Pertaining to the uvula. 
UVULA'RIS (u-vu-la'-ris)., A muscle of the uvula. 
U'VULATOME (u'-vu-lat-om). Instrument used for excision of 
uvula. 
UVULAT'OMY (u-vu-lat'-6-me). Using of uvulatome. 
UVULITIS. Inflammation of uvula. 
UVULOPTO'SIS. Uvular relaxation. 
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V. 
VACCI'NA (vak-si'-nah). See Vaccinia. 
VACCI'NAL (vak-si'-nal Pertaining to vaccination. 
VACCINATION (vak-sin-a'-shun). Small circumscribed scari- 
fication, impregnated with vaccine; supposed to make 
patient immune from small-pox. 
VAC'CINE (vak'-sen), Cow-pox virus. 
VACCINEL'LA. Eruption from imperfect vaccination. 
VACCIN'IA, See Cow-pox. 
VAC'UOLE (vak'-u-ol). A gaseous cavity. 
VACUUM (vak'-u-um). An enclosure having no air. 
VAGI'NA (va-jT-nah). Tube in female joining womb and vulva. 294 
VAG'INAL (vaj'-in-al). Pertaining to the vagina. 
VAGINIS'MUS. Spasm of vagina. 
VAGINI'TIS (vaj-in-i'-tis). Inflammation of vagina. 
VAGINODYN'IA (vaj-in-o-din'-e-ah). Pain in the vagina. 
VAGINOT'OMY. Incision of vagina. 
VAGITIS. Infantile crying. 
VAGOT'OMY (va-got'-6-me). Incision of vagus. 
VA'GUS (va'-gus). See Pneumogastric nerve. 
VALE'RIAN (va-le'-re-an). Antispasmodie and stimulant 
plant. 
VALERI AN'A (va-le-re-an'-ah). See Valerian. 
VALETUDINARIAN. An invalid. 
VAL'GUS (val'-jus). See Club-foot; bow-leg, etc. 
VALLECULA (val-ek'-it-lah). A depression. 
VAL'LET’S MASS (val'-az). An iron carbonate mass for mak- 
ing pills. 
VAL'LEY OF CEREBELLUM. Groove of cerebellum. 
VALVE. Membranous sheet closing canal one way but allow- 
ing passage in opposite direction. 
VAL'VULA (val'-vu-lah). Small valve. 
VA'POR (va'-por). Air heavily impregnated with liquid; 
moisture. 
VAPORIZATION, Changing to a vapor. 
VARIATION. Process of changing. 
VARICEL'LA. Chicken-pox; infectious disease somewhat re- 
sembling small-pox. 
VARICOBLEPH'ARON. Palpebral varicosity. 
VAR'ICOCELE (var'-ik-o-sel). Varicose state of veins of scro- 
tum. 
VARICOM'PHALUS (var-ik-om'-fa-lus). Umbilical varicosity. 
VAR'ICOSE (var'-ik-os). Having a varix. 
VARICOS'ITY. Varicose condition. 
VARI'OLA (va-ri'-6-lah). Small-pox ; intense pustular febrile 
disease with pitting; it is Infectious. 
VA'RIOLATE (va'-re-o-lat). Having variola. 
VARIOLIZA'TION. Inoculation of small-pox. 
VA'RIOLOID (va'-re-d-loid). Resembling or pertaining to 
small-pox, 
VARI'OLOUS (va-ri'-o-lus). Same as varioloid. 
VA'RIX. Abnormal distension of a vein. 
VA'RUS (va'-rus). Acne, q. v. Talipes. 
VAS. A vessel. 
VAS DEF'ERENS. Excretory duct of testes. 
VAS'CULAR (vas'-ku-lar). Pertaining to vessels. 
VASCULARIZATION. Development of vessels. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL VAS'CULUM. Small vessel. 
VAS'ELINE (vas'-el-in). See Petrolatum. 
VASO-CONSTRIC'TOR. Constriction of vessels. 
VASO-DILATION. Dilatation of vessels. 
VASO-MOTOR (vas-o-mo'-tor). Applied to that which causes 
vascular motion. 
VASTUS. Crural muscle. 
VECTIS (vek'-tis). Instrument used to assist in labor. 
VEGETATION (vej-it-a'-shun). An excrescence or growth. 
VE'HICLE (ve'-ik-l). Substance with which a medicine is 
incorporated. 
VEIL(val). A very thin membrane. 
VEIN (van). One of many vessels through which blood is 
carried to the heart. 
VEIN-STONE. Calculus in the veins. 
VELLICATION (vel-ik-a'-shun). Twitching. 
VE'LUM (ve'-lum). See Veil. 
VE'NA (ve'-nah). See Vein. 
VE'NA CAV'A. Applied to a number of veins. 
VE'NAJ. Plural of vein. 
VENENATION (ven-e-na'-shun). Poisoning. 
VENE'NUM. Poison. 
VENE'REAL (ven-e'-re-al). Pertaining to venery. 
VEN'ERY (ven'-er-e). Coitus. 
VENESECTTON (ve-ne-sek'-shun). Incision of a vein. 
VEN'OM (ven'-om). Glandular secretion of animals, as a 
snake; it is a deadly poison. 
VENOSTTY (ve-nos'-it-e). Having nature of venous blood. 
VE'NOUS (ve'-nus). Pertaining to a vein. 
VENTER. The belly. ‘ 
VENTILATION. Condition where the more or less impure air 
is constantly being replaced by fresh air. 
VENTRAL. Pertaining to the venter. 
VENTRICLE. Small cavity of an organ, as right or left 
ventricle of heart. 
VENTRIC'ULUS (ven-trik'-u-lus). See Ventricle. 
VENTROSE (ven'-tros). Having a belly. 
VENTROS'ITY. Distended belly. 
VENTROT'OMY. Incision of belly. 
VEN'ULA (ven'-u-lah). Small vein. 
VERATRUM VIR'IDE (ve-ra'-trum vir'-id-e), American helle- 
bore ; has a depressing effect on the nervous system. 
VER'MICIDE (ver'-mls-id). Agent destroying -worms. 
VERMIC'ULAR (ver-mik'-u-lar). Shaped like a worm. 
VERMIC'ULATE (ver-mik'-u-lut). See Vermicular. 
DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
295 VERMICULA'TION. See Peristalsis. 
VER'MIFORM. See Vermicular. 
VER'MIFORM APPEN'DIX. Blind pouch opening in cecum. 
VER'MIFUGE (ver'-mif-uj). Agent expelling worms. 
VERMIN A'TION. Having worms. 
VER'NAL FEVER. Malaria fever. 
VER'NIX CASEO'SA. Fatty substance covering fetus. 
VERRU'CA(ver-oo'-kah). A wart. 
VERRU'CIFORM. Resembling a wart. 
VERRU'GAS (ver-oo'-gas). Constitutional disease with anemia, 
VER'SION (ver'-shun). Operation of moving fetus in utero. 
VER'TEBRA (ver'-te-brah). One of the small flat round bones 
of spinal column. 
VERTEBRAS. Plural of vertebra. 
VERTEBRAL. Pertaining to a vertebra. 
VERTEBRAL COLUMN. Spinal column. 
VERTEBRATE (ver'-te-brat). With vertebra. 
VERTEX (ver'-teks). Highest cranial point. 
VERTIGINOUS (ver-tij -in-us). Having vertigo. 
VERTIGO (ver'-ti-go). Dizziness; feeling as one about to faint. 
VERUMONTA'NUM. Urethral eminence. 
VES'ICA (ves'-ik-ah). The bladder. 
VESTCAL (ves'-ik-al). Pertaining to the bladder. 
VES'ICANT (ves'-ik-ant). An agent which blisters. 
VESICATION (ves-ik-a'-shun). The action of a vesicant. 
VES'ICATORY (ves'-ik-a-to-re). Same as vesicant. 
VES'ICLE (ves'-ik-l). A small blister, 
VESIC'ULA (ves-ik'-u-lah). Small vesicle. 
VESIC'ULJE. Plural of vesicula. 
VESICULAR. Pertaining to or having vesicles. 
VESICULAR MUR'MUR. Chest-sound. 
VESICULIF'EROUS (ves-ik-u-lif-er-us). Same as vesicular. 
VES'SEL (ves'-el). Canal for passage of fluids. 
VESTIB'ULAR. Pertaining to vestibule. 
VESTIBULE (ves-tib-ul). Entrance of hollow organs. 
VESTIB'ULUM (ves-tib'-u-lum). Same as vestibule. 
VIABILITY (vi-a-bll'-it-e). State of being viable. 
VIABLE (vi'-a-bl). Capable of living. 
VIAL (vi'-al). A small bottle. 
VI'BEX (vi'-beks). Purple streaks on skin. 
VIBI'CES (vib-i'-sez). Plural of vibex. 
VIBRATION (vi-bra'-shun). Oscillation. 
VIB'RION (vib'-re-on). Genus of bacilli. 
VIBRIS'S/E (vi-bris'-se). Bristle-like hair growing in the nos- 
trils. 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL VIBUR'NUM (vi-bur'-num). Black haw; remedy for certain 
female troubles. 
VICA'RIOUS (vi-ka'-re-us). Applied to secretions of one organ 
abnormally discharged from another. 
VICT'UALS (vit'-ls). Food. 
VID'IAN AR'TERV. Small artery of the jaw. 
VIEN'NA PASTE. Mixture of lime and potash. 
VIGIL (vij'-il). A watch. 
VIG'OR. Strength. 
VIL'LI. Hair-like surface of a membrane. 
VIL'LOUS (vil'-us). Resembling or pertaining to villi. 
VIL'LUS (vil'-us). Singular of villi. 
VIN'EGAR. A part of which is acetic acid ; pro- 
duced by fermentation of alcoholic fluids. 
VI'NOUS (vl'-nus). Resembling or pertaining to wine. 
VI'NUM (vi'-num). Wine. 
VIOLA'TION (vi-o-la'-tion). Act of ravishing. 
VIR'GIN (ver'-jin). A female who has never had coitus. 
VIRGINTA SNAKE-ROOT. See Serpentaria. 
VIR'IL. Pertaining to manhood. 
VIRIL'ITY. State of man when fully developed. 
VIR'TUOUS. Applied to a female who does not have con- 
nection with other than her husband. 
VIR'ULENCE (vir'-u-lens). Malignant; poisonous. 
VIR'ULENT. Pertaining to or resembling a poison. 
VTRUS (vi'-rus), Substance formed in an infectious disease. 
VIS'CERA (vis'-er-ah). Plural of viscus. 
VIS'CERAD (vis'-er-ad). Toward the visceral aspect. 
VIS'CERAL (vls'-er-al). Pertaining to the viscera. 
VISCERAL'GIA (vis-er-al'-je-ah). Pain in a viscus. 
VIS'CID (vis'-id). See Viscous. 
VIS'COUS (vis'-kus). Applied to a pasty, sticky mass. Per- 
taining to a viscus. 
VIS'CUS (vis'-kus). Organ of the body. 
VIS'ION (vizh'-un). The act of seeing; sense of sight. 
VIS'UAL (viz'-ti-al). Pertaining to vision. 
VI'TA (vi'-tah). Life. 
VI'TAL (vi'-tal). Pertaining to life. 
VITAL'ITY (vi-tal'-it-e). Animal force or resisting power 
against disease. 
VI'TALS (vi'-tals). Indispensable organs of an animal. 
VITEL'LIN (vi-tel'-in). Proteid constituent of eggs. 
VITEL'LINE (v!-tel'-in). Pertaining to vitellus. 
VITEL'LUS (vi-tel'-us). The yolk of egg. 
VITILI'GO (vit-il-T-go). White cutaneous blotches. 
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VIT'REOUS (vit'-re-us). Glassy. 
VIT'REOUS HU'MOR. Gelatinous body back of lens. 
VIT'RIOL (vlt'-re-ol). Salt of sulphuric acid. 
VITUS’ DANCE, ST. See Chorea, 
VIVIFICATION (viv-if-ik-a'-shun). Giving life; resuscitation. 
VIVIPAROUS (v!-vip'-a-rus). Bearing young alive. 
VIVISECTION (viv-is-ek'-shun), Dissecting animals alive in 
the interest of science. 
VO'CAL (vo'-kal). Pertaining to the voice. 
VO'CAL CORDS. Laryngeal membrane producing voice. 
VOICE (vois). Sound emitted from vocal cords. 
VO'LAR (vo'-lar). Relating to the palm. 
VOLATILE (vol'-at-il). Having highly evaporative qualities. 
VOLSEL'LA. See Vulsella. 
VOL'UNTARY (vol'-un-ta-re). In accordance with will. 
VOLVULUS (vol'-vu-lus). Intestinal twisting stopping pas- 
sage of contents. 
VO'MER (vo'-mer). Sheet of bone dividing nostrils. 
VOM'ICA (vom'-ik-ah). A purulent lung-cavity, 
VOM'IT. Violent expulsion of contents of stomach through 
mouth; the matter thus expelled. 
VOMITO-NI'GRO. Black vomit. 
VOM'ITORY, See Emetic. 
VOMTTUS (vom'-it-us). Matter expelled during vomiting. 
VORA'CIOUS (vo-ra'-she-us). Greedy; terribly hungry. 
VORTEX (vor'-teks). Spiral-shaped fibres of heart. 
VOX (voks). See Voice. 
VUL'NERARY. Remedy curing wounds. 
VUL'NUS. A wound. 
VULSEL'LA (vul-sel'-ah). Doubled-clawed forcep. 
VULSEL'LUM. See Vulsella. 
VULVA (vul'-vah). External genitals of female. 
VULVIS'MUS (vul-viz'-mus). Spasm of the vulva. 
VULVITIS (vul-vi'-tis). Inflammation of the vulva. 
VULVO-VAGTNAL (vul-vo-vaj'-in-al). Pertaining to vulva as 
related to vagina. 
VULVO-VAGTNAL GLANDS. Glands about vulvo. 
w. 
WAHOO' (wah-hoo'). See Enonymus. 
WAIST'-COAT, STRAIGHT. See Jacket. 
WA'KING (wa'-king). Condition of coming out of sleep. 
Action and motion of the nerves. 
WALE (wal). See Wheal. WALL'-EYE. Having white iris. 
WAL'NUT. See Juglans. 
WAR'BURG’S TiNC'TURE. Compound of aloes, rhei, etc., for 
malaria. 
WARD. A department with beds in hospital for receiving 
injured and sick. 
WARD'ROP’S OPERA'TION. Operation for aneurism, 
WART. See Verruca. 
WASH. Preparation for keeping a part antiseptic or clean. 
WAST'ING (wast'-ing). See Atrophy. 
WATER (wah'-ter). II20. Colorless fluid, which animals 
drink daily; occurs in rivers, wells, etc. 
WATER-BED. Large rubber bag filled with water serving as 
a mattress. 
WA'TER-BRASH. See Pyrosis. 
WATER-CURE. See Hydropathy. 
WATER-PANG. See Pyrosis. 
WATER-POX. See Varicella. 
WAX (waks). Network substance formed by bees to contain 
their honey. 
WEAL. See Wheal. 
WEAN (wen). Breaking a child from nursing. 
WEIL’S DISEASE'. Intense feverish affection with symp- 
toms similar to typhoid fever. 
WELT. See Wheal. 
WEN. Cyst due to disorder of sebaceous glands. 
WEST'PHAL’S SYMPTOM. Absence of knee-jerk. 
WET'-NURSE. Woman nursing another woman's baby. 
WET'-PACK. Wet cloths wrapped about a patient and then 
covered with dry cloths. 
WHARTON’S DUCT. See Duct. 
WHARTON’S JEL'LY, Mucoid matter in umbilical cord. 
WHEAL (whel). Narrow ridge on skin due to striking with a 
lash. 
WHEEZING (whez'-ing). Mild hissing sound during respira- 
tion; seen in asthma. 
WHEY (wha). Fluid of milk without the solids. 
WHIS'KEY-NOSE. Inflammation of external nose due to 
excessive drinking of whiskey. 
WHITE'-LEG (whit'-leg). See Phlegmasia alba dolens. 
WHITES (whitz). See Leucorrhea. 
WHITE-SWEL'LING. Dropsical Inflammation of joints. 
WHITLOW (wit'-low). See Panaris. 
WHOOPTNG COUGH (kawf). See Pertussis. Sometimes 
written Hooping Cough. 
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WILD CHER'RY. See Prunus Virginiana. 
WILD FIRE. Erysipelas. 
WILD JAL'AP. A resin having cathartic properties. 
WIL'LOW (wil'-6), See Salix. 
WINCK’EL’S DISEASE'. Infantile disease with cutaneous 
discoloration due to affection of kidneys. 
WIND'-PIPE (pip). See Trachea. 
WlNE(win). Product of fermentation of various fruit juices. 
WIN'SLOW, FORAMEN OF. See Foramen. 
WIN'TERGREEN. See Gaultheria. 
WIR'SUNG, DUCT OF. Pancreatic duct. 
WIS'DOM TEETH. Last molar teeth appearing after puberty. 
WITCH HA'ZEL. See Hamamelis. 
WITH'ERING. Drying up or atrophy of a part. 
WOLFS’BANE. See Aconitum. 
WOMB. See Uterus. 
WOOD. That which is beneath bark of trees. 
WOOL FAT. See Lanolin. 
WOOL'-SORTERS’ DISEASE'. See Anthrax. 
WORD'-BLINDNESS. Indication of brain trouble in an 
educated person who cannot comprehend writing or print- 
ing. 
WORD'-DEAFNESS. Indication of brain trouble in an edu- 
cated person who cannot comprehend spoken words. 
WOR'MIAN BONES. Small triangular bones in sutures of 
bones of the head. 
WORM'SEED (werm'-sed). See Chenopodium. 
WORM'TEA (werm'-te). See Spigelia. 
WORM'WOOD. See Absinthium. 
WOUND. An injuring in which tissues are separated, 
WRIS'BERG, CARTILAGE OF. Small cartilaginous nodules 
in larynx. 
WRIS'BERG, NERVE OF. Small nerve of arm. 
WRIST (rist). The carpus, situated at base of hand. 
WRIST'-DROP. Muscular paralysis of the wrist due to lead 
poisoning. 
WRITER’S CRAMP. Nervous affection due to prolonged 
writing. 
WRITER’S PAL'SY. See Writer’s Cramp. 
WRY'NECK (ri'-nek). Stiff condition of neck due to muscular 
affection 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL 
X. 
“X” RAYS. An intensely penetrating light of electrical origin. 
It is used for taking a skiagraph, q. v. DICTIONARY OF TO-DAY. 
301 302 
WARNER’S POCKET MEDICAL XANTHELAS'MA (zan-thel-az'-mah). See Xanthoma. 
XAN'THIC (zan'-thik). Pertaining to yellow. 
XAN'THIC OX'IDE. See Xanthine. 
XAN'THINE (zan'-thin), Yellow coloring substance. 
XANTHO-CREAT'ININE. Highly toxic muscular leucomaine. 
XANTHODER'MA (zanth-o-der'-mah). Yellow-skinned. 
XANTHODONT'OUS. Having yellow teeth. 
XANTHO'MA (zan-tho'-mah). Tubercular growth of connective 
tissue, having yellow color. 
XANTHOPATHY (zan-thop'-a-the). Yellowish affections of 
the skin. 
XAN'THOPHANE (zan'-tho-fan). Yellowish retinal pigment. 
XANTHOP'SIA (zan-thop'-se-ali). Yellow vision. 
XANTHO'SIS (zan-tho'-sis). Yellow cancerous formation. 
XANTHOX'YLIN. See Sea-ash. 
XANTHU'RIA. Xanthine in urine. 
XENOME'NIA. Vicarious menstruation. 
XERAN'SIS (ze-ran'-sis). See Exsiccation. 
XERAN'TIC (ze-ran'-tic). Pertaining to xeransis. 
XERA'SIA (ze-ra'-se-ah). Dry condition of the hair. 
XERODER'MA (ze-ro-der'-mah). Dry condition of the skin. 
XERO'MA (ze-ro'-mah). See Xerophthalmia. 
XEROPHTHAL'MIA (ze-roff-thal'-me-ah). Dry condition of 
conjunctiva. 
XERO'SIS (ze-ro'-sis). Dry condition. 
XEROSTO'MA (ze-ro-sto'-mah). Dry condition of the mouth. 
XEROT'IC. Dry. 
XIPHISTER'NUM (zif-is-ter'-num). Final sternal process. 
XI'PHOID (zi'-foid). Resembling shape of a sword. 
XI'PHOID APPENDIX. See Xiphisternum. 
XIPHOPAGUS (zif-op'-ag-us). Double monster having sternal 
union. 
XY'LOL (zi'-lol). A coal-tar product, a remedy for eruption of 
skin. 
XYPHOD'YMUS (zif-od'-lm-us). Double monster having pelvic 
union. 
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YAM. See Dioscorea. 
YAR'ROW. A tonic herb. 
YAWN'ING. Deep sighing; opening month very wide. 
YAWS (yauz). See Frambesia. 
YEAST (yest). Fermentation product of alcoholic solutions. 
YELK. See Yolk. 
YEL'LOW-DOCK An alterative and tonic. 304 
YEL'LOW FE'VER. Epidemic febrile disease, highly fatal; 
skins turns deep brown accompanied by vomiting black 
matter. 
YEL'LOW-ROOT. See Hydrastis Canadensis. 
YEL'LOW-WASH. Yellowish colored lotion containing 
mercury. 
YEL'LOW-WAX. Wax from bee hive. 
YER'BA SAN'TA (yer'-bah san'-tah). See Eriodictyon. 
YOLK (yok). The yellow interior of an egg. 
YOUTH(yuth). Child who has passed puberty but not majority. 
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2. 
ZE'A MAYS (ze'-ah maz). Indian corn; stimulant to urinary 
organs. 
ZELOTV'PIA. A form of insanity. 
ZE'RO (ze'-ro). See cut of thermometers on page 280. 
ZINC (zink). One of the metals. 
ZIN'CUM. See Zinc. [cramps, etc. 
ZIN'GIBER (zln'-jib-er). Ginger; used for intestinal flatus and 
ZOAN'THROPY. Dementia in which the patient is deluded 
to the effect that he is a brute. 
ZO'NA (zo'-nahl. A girdle. Herpes zoster. 
ZO'NA PELLU'CIDA. Transparentsubstance enveloping ovum. 
ZONE(zon). See Zona. 
ZONESTHE'SIA (zdn-es-the-se-ah). Feeling as though a belt is 
about a part. 
ZO'NULE (zo'-nul). Diminutive of zona. 
ZOOBIOL'OGY (zo-d-bi-ol'-o-je). Science relating to animal life. 
ZOOGEN'ESIS (zo-o-jen'-es-is). Production of animals. 
ZOOL'OGY. Science of animals. 
ZOOT'OMY (zo-ot'-d-me). Incision or dissection of animals. 
ZOS'TER. A belt. A vesicular cutaneous disease. 
ZYGO'MA (zi-go'-mah). The arch of the cheek bone. 
ZYGOMAT'IC (zi-go-mat'-ik). Pertaining to the zygoma. 
ZYGOMAT'ICUS. A small muscle of the side of face. 
ZYME (zim), A ferment-producing substance. 
ZYMOGRA'PHY. A treatise on fermentation. 
ZYMOL/OGY (zl-mol'-o-je). Science relating to fermentation’. 
ZYMOL'YSIS (zl-mol'-is-is). Fermentative decomposition. 
ZYMO'MA (zi-mo'-mah). A ferment. 
ZYMO'SIS (zi-mo'-sis). Fermentation. 
ZYMOT'IC (zi-mot'-ik). Pertaining to fermentation. 
ZYMOT'IC DISEAS'ES. Diseases caused by ferments in the 
system. 305 
To the Medical Profession, 
While presenting this Medical Dictionary we take 
opportunity to extend our thanks to our many friends who 
have aided us by their patronage and influence in distributing 
pharmaceutical preparations of the highest standard, and to 
express the hope that our efforts in this direction may con- 
tinue to gain for us a confidence and feeling that our experi- 
ence, covering as it has a period of thirty years and compris- 
ing deep scientific research and skilful manipulations, in 
conjunction with a conscientious desire to produce only the 
best, should at least warrant us in claiming a perfection of 
manufacture unexcelled. 
Such facts are worthy the attention of practitioners who 
are called upon to battle with disease, and who must in using 
ready-prepared medicines depend upon the correctness of 
manufacture to gain the looked for therapeutical effects, 
whereby their own reputations are sustained and the ills of 
their patients alleviated. 
It may be well, in this connection, to reiterate that our 
endeavors have always been directed towards the production 
of first-class preparations, regardless of cost, and passing the 
question of extreme cheapness which so often arises through 
competition and an anxiety to dispose of products ; all of 
which very naturally has a tendency to depreciate quality 
correspondingly with the falling off in price. 
We maintain that quality is of primary importance, and in 
this we flatter ourselves that we have received the undivided 
encouragement and support of an intelligent profession 
throughout the course of our business career. 
With these few preliminary words outlining our policy, we 
beg leave to suggest the importance of specifying Warner & 
Co’s make when ordering or prescribing effervescing salts or 
pills of any kind. We have special facilities for preparing in 
elegant form physician's favorite prescriptions. 
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Very respectfully, 
1228 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA. 
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New York. 
London. 306 
INGLUVIN 
From the Ventriculus Callosus Gallinaceus 
Superior to Pepsin of the Hog. 
A Powder:—Prescribed in the same manner, doses, and 
combinations as Pepsin, 5 to 8 grains. 
1 SPECIFIC FOR VOMITIHG IS PREGNANCY, 
(In doses of io to 20 grains in water, wine or milk). 
AND A 
Potent and reliable remedy for the cure of INDIGES- 
TION, DYSPEPSIA, and SICK STOMACH, caused 
from debility of that organ. It is superior to the 
Pepsin Preparations, since it acts with more 
certainty, and effects cures where they fail. 
We will take pleasure in sending to physicians a sample 
of Ingluvin sufficient for trial, to demonstrate the curative 
properties of this remedy in the various conditions for which it 
is indicated, but especially as a specific in vomiting of preg- 
nancy. 
(See next page for abstract from Prof. Roberts Bartholow’s “ Materia 
Medica and Therapeutics,” 1879, 1889 and 1896.) 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
PHILADELPHIA. Prof. Roberts Bartholow, M. A , M. D., LL. D., in 
his work on Materia Medica and Therapeutics, says;— 
307 
INGLUVIN—This is a preparation from the gizza~d 
* of the domestic chicken—ventriculus callosus gallind 
ceus. Dose, gr. y.—j. 
Ingluvin has the remarkable property of arresting certain 
kinds of vomiting—notably the vomiting of pregnancy. It is a 
stomachic tonic, and relieves indigestion,flatulence and dyspepsia. 
The author’s experience is confirmatory of the statements 
which have been put forth regarding the exceptional power of 
this agent to arrest the vomiting of pregnancy. It can be admin- 
istered in inflammatory conditions of the mucous membrane, as 
it has no irritant effect. Under ordinary circumstances, and 
when the object of its administration is to promote the digestive 
functions, it should be administered after meals. When the 
object is to arrest the vomiting of pregnancy, it should be given 
before meals. 
INGLUVIN is a * * preparation 
lUU<J Iv I(Jv2U said to be made of the gizzard of the 
domestic chicken—ventriculus callosus gallinaceus. Dose, gr. v. 
j. Ingluvin has the remarkable property of arresting certain 
kinds of vomiting—notably the vomiting of pregnancy. It is a 
stomachic tonic, and relieves indigestion,flatulence and dyspepsia. 
Recent investigations have shown that Ingluvin owes its 
curative effects, not to any ferment corresponding to pepsin, but 
to a peculiar bitter principle. This result is the more satisfactory, 
since such an organ as the gizzard could hardly furnish the 
necessary quantity of a digestive ferment to effect the results 
now known to be produced by Ingluvin. 
Under ordinary circumstances, and when the object of its 
administration is to promote the digestive function, it should be 
taken after meals. When the object is to arrest the vomiting of 
pregnancy, it should be given before meals. 
But only the successful use of this agent and the apparent 
sincerity of the composition as given to the public would seem 
to justify its mention here. 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
PHILADELPHIA. 308 
INGLUVIN INDORSEMENTS, 
PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS OF INGLUVIN. 
F. Vidal Solaris, M. D,, Barcelona, Spain;— 
" I have obtained good results from ‘ Ingluvin ’ in organic complaints of 
the stomach and in the indomitable vomiting and dyspepsia to which women 
are subject during gestation." 
Arnold Stubs, M. D., New York:— 
“ Found ‘ Ingluvin' to be a specific for vomiting in pregnancy where all 
other remedies had failed." 
Edward Warren (Bey), M. D., C. M.:— 
“ Hereafter I shall prescribe ‘ Ingluvin * liberally and with great confi- 
dence in its therapeutic value." 
Chas. Low, M. R. C. S. E., Etc.:— 
“ Medical men will never regret using * Ingluvin 
Edward Gotten, D. N., C. P. P., London:— 
“ ‘ Ingluvin ’ is particularly efficacious in vomiting produced by preg- 
nancy.’’ 
Waldo Briggs, M. D.;— 
“ I have used ‘lngluvin’ extensively and find it far superior to any 
remedies for vomiting of pregnancy, dyspepsia and indigestion." 
J. R. Kendall, M. D., Conway, Miss. ; 
“ I have used ‘ Ingluvin' in vomiting of pregnancy and find it is indeed 
a specific.” 
Richard Owen, M. D., Wellesboro, Kent, England;— 
“ ‘ Ingluvin ’ is certainly a most remarkable remedy, and is superior to 
other digestives.” 
E. M. Griffin, M. D., Salem, N. C. ; 
“ ‘ Ingluvin' is a potent remedy in any form of nausea and vomiting." 
B. B. Tyler, M. D., St. Louis, Mo.:— 
“ I have used ‘ Ingluvin ’ in indigestion, morning sickness, and the 
results were such, I shall continue to prescribe it.” 
Jos. C. Wunder, M. D., Baltimore, Md.:— 
‘‘To m« ‘ Ingluvin ’ appears to act quicker than pepsin.” 309 
WM. R. WARNER & CO’S 
Lithia Tablets 
EFFERVESCENT 
DIURETIC AND ANTACID. 
An elegant, portable and effectual remedy in Gout, 
Rheumatism, Gravel, Stone in the Bladder, 
Lithemia, Bright’s Disease, Etc. 
Each tablet contains three grains of Citrate of Lithia, and affords a 
convenient method for administering a definite quantity of soluble Lithia 
in a pleasant form, besides the advantages of having fresh water with each 
dose ; presenting a therapeutic value of a higher standard than the various 
spring waters, which oftentimes contain but an indefinite quantity of the 
needed salt. 
Our Compressed Lithia Tablets are convenient for the preparation of 
artificial Lithia Water, useful in the treatment of subacute and chronic 
cases of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Uric Acid Diathesis, Renal 
Calculi composed of Uric Acid, and Irritable Bladder from excess of acid in 
the urine. 
The dose is usually one tablet in a glass of pure water three times daily, 
except otherwise directed by the physician. 
A tablet dropped in a glass of cold water will in a few moments entirely 
dissolve with effervescence, producing a sparkling draught. 
The dose of artificial Lithia Water, as prepared from Warner & Co’s 
Compressed Tablets, can be regulated very reaoily, by dissolving one or 
more in any desired quantity of water, from a tumblerful to a pint, quart or 
gallon, and taken as may be indicated. 
PREPARED BY 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
Manufacturing Chemists, 
Philadelphia. 
New York. 
Chicago. 310 
PERFECTION IN PILL MAKING. 
The manufacture of a perfect pill necessitates the 
skilful selection and preparation of all material entering 
into its composition. The use of proper excipients, 
which will not retard the disintegration and solubility of 
the mass, is of the highest importance, as it is upon these 
qualities the therapeutic effect depends, equally with 
the purity and excellence of the ingredients used. An 
excipient must not in any respect be incompatible with 
the ingredients and should not affect the stability, but 
rather tend to preserve the activity of the medicines 
comprised in the pill. Pure material, a careful and 
skilful preparation and combination of the ingredients 
are equal in importance to a perfect coating. The proper 
coating of a pill also demands skill and experience; the 
solubility should be rapid, the coating should be thin, 
whether of sugar or gelatin; at the same time it should 
not be affected by atmospheric conditions. Accurate 
composition and subdivision are also essential. Pills 
made by Wm. R. Warner & Co. have received the 
highest possible recognition, for their superiority and 
perfection in all respects, as a result of over forty years 
of experience in pill making. 
Physicians are requested to specify Warner & Co., 
and order in bottles of 100 to avoid disappointment in 
the anticipated therapeutic effects. 311 
A SELECTED EIST 
WM. R. WARNER & CO’S 
—OP— 
Highly Soluble Coated Rills, 
PREPARED FOR PHYSICIANS’ PRESCRIPTIONS. 
Antiperiodic. 
Cinchonidi® Sulph 1 gr. 
Res. Podophylli 1-20 gr. 
Strychnia Sul 1-33 gr. 
Gelsemin 1-20 gr. 
Ferri Sulph. Exs % gr. 
01. Res. Capsici 1-10 gtt. 
Chinoidin, Comp. 
Chinoidin 2 grs. 
Ferri. Sulph. Exsic 1 gr. 
Piperina l/t gr. 
Cinchoni® Sulph 2 grs. 
Cinchonidi® Salicyl 2% grs. 
Cinchonidi® Sulph 1 gr. 
Cinchonidi® Sulph 2 grs. 
Cinchonidi® Sulph 3 grs. 
Cinchonidi® Comp. Warner & Co. 
Cinchonid Sul 2 grs. 
Salicylic Ac 1 gr. 
Pulv. Opium y gr. 
01. Res. Capsici y gr. 
Quini® Sulph 1 gr. 
Quini® Sulph 2 grs. 
Quini® Bi-Sulph 1 gr. 
Quini® Bi-Sulph 2 grs. 
Antiperiodics. 
Cascara Alterative Pink 
(Dr. Leutaud). 
Cascarin y gr. 
Stillingia y gr. 
Euonymin ya gr. 
Piperine i-ioo gr. 
Chapman's Dinner Pills. 
Colocynth et Hyoscyamus. 
Ext. Coloc. Co grs. 
Ext. Hyoscyami gr. 
Laxative. 
Pulv. Aloes. Soc x gr. 
Sulphur 1-5 gr. 
Res. Podophyllin 2-5 gr. 
Res. Guaiac y gr. 
Syr. Rhamni q. s. 
Peristaltic Aperient. 
(Warner & Co.) 
Aloin 1-10 gr. 
Ipecac 1-30 gr. 
Strych. Sul 1-100 gr. 
Succus. Bellad 1-20 gr. 
Podophyllin et Hyoscyamus. 
Podophyllin. 
Ext. Hyoscyami aa % gr. 
Podophyl. Comp. (Eclectic.) 
Podophyllin ya gr. 
Leptandrin 1-16 gr. 
Juglandin 1-16 gr. 
Macrotin 1-32 gr. 
01. Res. Capsici ......,q. s. 
Podophyl. et. Bellad. 
Podophyllin y gr. 
Ext. Bellad y gr. 
01. Res. Capsici y gr. 
Saccharum Lact ....1 gr. 
Aperients—continued. 
Aloes et Mastich. 
Aperients. 
Anti-Constipation (Brundage). 
Podophylli 1-10 gr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom y gr. 
Pv. Capsicum ..y gr. 
Ext. Belladonn* 1-10 gr. 
Ext. Hyoscyami y gr. 
Aperient. 
Ext Nuc. Vom % gr. 
Ext. Hyoscyami 54 gr- 
Ext. Coloc. Co 2 grs. 312 
Aperients—continued. 
Diaphoretics. 
Sumbul Aperient, 
(Dr. Shoemaker). 
Ext. Sumbul i gr. 
Asafetida i gr. 
Ext, Nuc. Vom Ys gr. 
Ext. Cascara Sag y2 gr. 
Aloin \ gr. 
Gingerine gr. 
Analeptic. 
Pv. Animonialis y gr 
Pv. Res. Guaiac 1 gr 
Pv. Aloes Socot y gr, 
Pv. Myrrhae y2 gr 
Diaphoretic. 
Morphiae Acetat 1-25 gr, 
Pv. Epecac y gr, 
Pv. Potass. Nitrate 1 gr. 
Pv. Camphorae y gr, 
Astringent. 
Ext. Geranni 2 grs. 
Pv. Opii y gr. 
01. Menth. Pip 1-20 gtt. 
01. Res. Zingiber .....1-20 gtt. 
Astringents. 
Emmenagogues 
Opii et Plumbi Acet. 
Pulv. Opii y2 gr. 
Plumbi Acet iy gr. 
Emmenagogue. 
Ergotine 1 gr, 
Ext. Hellebore Nig 1 gr. 
Aloes 1 gr, 
Ferri Sul. Exs x g-. 
01. Sabinae y2 gr. 
Cascara Cathart. (Dr. Hinkle). 
Cascarin 
Aloin aa y gr. 
Podophyllin 1-6 gr. 
Ext. Belladon y$ gr. 
Strychnin j.to gr. 
Gingerine y$ gr. 
Cathartic Comp. U. S. P. 
Cathartics. 
Pil. Phosphori Cum CantharideCo, 
Phosphori 1-50 gr. 
Pv. Nuc. Vom x gr, 
Sol. Canthar. Conc’t x ra, 
Laxative. 
Aloin et Strychnin et Belladon. 
Aloin i 5 gr, 
Strychnin 1-60 gr. 
Ext. Belladon 
Cathartic Comp. Imp. 3 grs. 
Ext. Coloc. Comp 
Ext. Jalap 
Podophyllin, Leptandrin.... 
Ext. Hyoscyami 
Ext. Gentianae 
01. Menth. Pip 
Bismuth et Ignatia. 
Bismuth Sub. Carb 4 grs, 
Sedative. 
Cathart. Comp. Cholagogue. 
Res. Podophylli y gr. 
Pil. Hydrarg y gr. 
Ext. Hyoscyami % gr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom x-x6 gr. 
01. Res. Capsic gtt. 
Camphor Mono-Bromated, 2 grs. 
Ext. Ignatin Amara y gr. 
Ergotin Comp. (Dr. Reeves.) 
Ergotin 3 grs, 
Hepatica. 
Pil. Hydrarg 3 grs. 
Ext. Coloc. Co 1 gr. 
Ext. Hyoscyami 1 gr. 
Ext. Cannab. Ind y gr. 
Ext. Belladon % gr. 
Sedative. 
Ext. Sumbul y2 gr. 
Ext. Valerianae y2 gr. 
Ext. Hyoscyami % gr. 
Ext. Cannab. Ind i-icgr 
Podophyllin, y gr. 
Rhei Comp. U. S. P. 
Cascara Comp. 
Ext. Cascara Sag 3 grs. 
Re*. Podophyllin % gr. 
Ulsemin ....y gr, 
Phosphori Cum Cannabe Indica. 
Phosphori 1-50 gr. 
Ext. Cannab. Ind y gr. Tonics. 
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Quiniae et Ferri et Strych Phos. 
Quiniae Phos i gr. 
Ferri Phos i gr. 
Strychniae Phos x-6ogr. 
Quiniae lodoform et Ferri. 
lodororm i gr. 
Fer. Carb. (Vallet’s) i gr. 
Quiniae Sulph y gr. 
Surabul Comp. (Dr. Goodell). 
Ext. Sumbul i gr. 
Asafetida 2 grs. 
Ferri Sulph. Exsic 1 gr. 
Acid Arsen 1-40 gr. 
Tonic. 
Ext. Gentianae 1 gr. 
Ext. Humuli % Sr- 
Ferri Carb. Sacch Y gr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom 1-20 gr. 
Res. Podophylli 1-25 gr. 
01. Res. Zingib 1-10 gr. 
Zinci Posphide and Nuc. Vom. 
Zinci Phos 1-10 gr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom y gr. 
Strychniae 1-16, 
1-20, x-30, 1-32, 1-40 and 1-60 gr. 
Pil. Phosphori, 1-25,1-50,1-100 gr. 
Pil. Phosphori Comp. 
Phosphori 1-100 gr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom yx gr. 
Pil. Phosphori Cum Nuc. Vom. 
Phosphori 1-50 gr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom gr. 
Pil Phosphori Cum Ferro. 
Phosphori 1-50 gr. 
Ferri Redac 1 gr. 
Pil Phosphori Cum Ferro et Nuc. 
Vom. 
Phosphori.. 1-100 gr. 
Ferri Carb 1 gr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom Yx gr. 
Pil. Phosphori Cum Ferro et 
Quiniae et Nuc. Vom. 
Phosphori 1-100 gr. 
Ferri Carb 1 gr. 
Quiniae Sul *...1 gr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom Yx gr. 
Pil. Phosphori Cum Quiniae. 
Phosphori 1-50 gr. 
Quiniae Sulph 1 gr. 
Quiniae et Ferri Carb. 
Quiniae Sulph 1 gr. 
Ferri Carb 2 gr». 
Aloes et Ferri. 
Pulv. Aloes Socot y gr. 
Pulv. Zingib. Jam 1 gr. 
Ferri Sulph. Exsic 1 gr. 
Ext. Conii y2 gr. 
Aloes et Nuc. Vom. 
Pulv. Aloes Soc 1y grs. 
Ext. Nuc. Vomicae gr. 
Antiseptic Comp. (Warner & Co.) 
Sulphite Soda 1 gr. 
Salicylic Acid 1 gr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom Ys gr. 
Powd. Capsicum 1-10 gi. 
Concent. Pepsin 1 gr. 
Chalybeate 3 grs. Pink 
(Warner & Co.) 
Ferri Sulph 1 grs. 
Potass. Carb ..IJ6 grs. 
Chalybeate Compound (Warner 
& Co.) Pink 
Chalybeate Mass 2Y2 grs. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom Y% gr. 
Damiana Cum Phosph. et Nuc. 
Vom. 
Ext. Damiana 2 grs. 
Phosphori x-xoogr. 
Ext. Nuc. Vom Ys gr. 
Digestiva (Warner & Co.) 
Pepsin Concentrat 1 gr. 
Pv. Nuc. Vom gr. 
Gingerine 1-16 gr. 
Sulphur Ys gr. 
Ferri (Quevennes) 2 grs. 
Ferri Carb (Vallett’s), U. S. P.3grs. 
Ferri lodid 1 gr. 
Neuralgic. 
Quiniae Sulph 2 grs. 
Morphiae Sulph i-20gr. 
Strychniae 1-30 gr. 
Acid Arsenious 1-20 gr. 
Ext. Aconiti gr. 
Quiniae Comp. 
Quiniae Sulph 1 gr. 
Ferri Carb. (Vallet’s) 2 grs. 
Acid Arsenious 1-60 gr 
Quiniae et Ferri 
Quiniae Sulph x gr. 
Ferri Redact 1 gr. 314 
Soluble Coated Pills 
WM. R. WARNER & CO’S 
PIL. CASCARA CATHARTIC (Dr. Hinkle). 
(Wm. R. Warner & Co.) 
EACH CONTAINING 
Cascarin. Ext. Belladon. Aloin. Strychnin. Podophyllin. Gingerine. 
DOSE:—I to 3 Pills. 
This pill affords a brisk and easy cathartic, efficient in action and 
usually not attended with unpleasant pains in the bowels. 
It acts mildly upon the liver (Podophyllin), increases Peristalsis (Bella- 
donna), while the carminative effect of the Gingerine aids in producing the 
desired result, thus securing the most efficient and pleasant cathartic in use. 
60 cents per 100. 
PIL. CASCARA ALTERATIVE. 
(Wm. R. Warner & Co.) 
Cascarin, % gr. Stillingia, % gr. Euonymin, % gr. Piperine, gr. 
DOSE:—I Pill Night and Morning. 
The alterative action of this pill is very effective. It affords a gentle 
aperient, which is very essential. The quality of the ingredients used leads 
to the happy results anticipated. 
Mineral drugs not necessarily a part of the human economy are omitted. 
The action of the pill is mild and gentle and also has tonic properties. The 
usual dose as an aperient and alterative is one pill night and morning, 
perhaps commencing with two for a dose. 
60 cents per 100. 
PIL. ANTISEPTIC. 
(Wm. R. Warner & Co.) 
Sulphite Soda, x gr. Ext. Nux Vom., y gr. Salicylic Acid, i gr. 
DOSE j—l to 3 Pills. 
Pill Antiseptic is prescribed with great advantage in cases of dyspepsia, 
attended with acid stomach and enfeebled digestion, following excessive 
indulgence in eating or drinking. 
65 cents per 100. 
(Wm. R. Warner & Co.) 
Sulphite Soda, i gr. Salicylic Acid, i gr. Ext. Nux Vom., ya gr. 
Powdered Capsicum, -fa gr. Conceit. Pepsin, i gr. 
DOSE:—I to 3 Pills. 
Pill Antiseptic Comp, is prescribed with great advantage in cases of 
dyspepsia, indigestion and malassimilation of food. 
55 cents per 100. 
PIL. ANTISEPTIC COMP. 315 
SUMBUL ROOT 
(The Root of Ferula Sumtul) 
Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae 
Common names —Sumbul, 
Musk Root, Jatamansi. 
Description.—The plant that produces the sumbul root is an herba- 
ceous perennial, with an erect milk-bearing stem, and is a native of Central 
Asia. The leaves are mostly radical, large, and alternately decompound, 
with the ultimate segments narrow and toothed. The upper stem leaves 
are reduced merely to the sheathing bases of the petioles. The flowers are 
small yellow and disposed in compound umbels. 
Properties and Uses —Sumbul is a stimulant and tonic to the 
nervous system; it has been recommended in gastric spasms, hysteria, de- 
lirium, diarrhcea, dysentery, leucorrhoea, chlorosis, asthma, chronic bron- 
chitis, and other maladies, accompanied with an asthenic condition. In 
nervous diseases of a low, depressing character, it has been found very use- 
ful, especially in the following combination which we prepare in pill form. 
These pills are prescribed by leading physicians. Don't fail to specify 
Warner & Co., to avoid substitutes and disappointment. 
PIL. SUMBUL COMP. (Dr. Goodell). 
(As SPECIALLY PREPARED BY Wm. R. WARNER & Co.) 
Ext. Sumbul, i gr. 
Asafetida, 2 grs. 
Ferri Sulph, Exs., 1 gr. 
Ac. Arsenious, 1-40 gr. 
“ I use this pill for nervous and hysterical women who need building 
up.” One or two pills three times a day. This pill is used with advantage 
in neurasthenic conditions in conjunction with occasional doses of Warner & 
Co.’s Bromo Soda, in cases of fatigue, loss of sleep, headache or indigestion. 
PIL. SUMBUL APERIENT (Dr. Shoemaker.) 
Ext. Sumbul, 1 gr. Ext. Cascara Sag., gr. Ext. Nuc. Vom., % gr. 
Asafetida, x gr. Aloin, % gr. Gingerine, y gr. 
(Wm. R. Warner & Co.) 
This pill is a gentle stimulant, tonic and aperient, in doses of one or two 
pills three times a day. Occasional doses of Bromo Soda will greatly facili- 
tate and bring quick relief. PHOSPHORUS PILLS 
These pills are manufactured by a process invented by ourselves and 
undoubtedly present this valuable remedy in the best form for administra- 
tion that is possible in the art of pharmacy. 
FORMULAE AND THERAPEUTICS. 
PIL. PHOSPHORI, i-ioo gr., 1-60 gr., 1-50 gr., or 1-25 gr. 
Dose.—One pill, two or three times a day, at meals. 
Therapeutics.—When deemed expedient to prescribe phosphorus alone. 
these pills will constitute a convenient and safe method of administering it. 
PIL. PHOSPHORI COMP. 
Phosphori, x-ioo gr.. Ext. Nuc. Vom. gr. 
(Warner & Co.) 
Therapeutics.—As a nerve tonic and stimulant this form of pill is well 
adapted for such nervous disorders as are associated with impaired nutrition 
and spinal debility, increasing the appetite and stimulating digestion. 
Dose.—One or two pills, to be taken three times a day, after meals. 
PIL. PHOSPHORI CUM NUC. VOM. 
Phosphori, 1-50 gr. 
Hxt. Nuc. Vom. j/g gr. 
(Warner & Co.) 
Therapeutics.—This pill is especially applicable to atonic dyspepsia, 
depression, and in exhaustion from overwork or fatigue of the mind. Phos- 
phorus and Nux Vomica are sexual stimulants, but their use requires cir- 
cumspection as to the dose which should be given. As a general rule, they 
should not be continued for more than two or three weeks at a time, one or 
two pills being taken three times a day. 
Dose.—One or two, three times a day, at meals. 
PIL. PHOSPHORI CUM CANTHARIDE CO. (Warner & Co.) 
U Phosphori, 1-50 gr.; Sol. Cantharidis Concent, 1 m; 
Pv. Nuc. Vom. 1 gr. 
Dose.—One or two pills may be taken twice or three times a day, at 
meals. Therapeutics.—Cantharides is added as a genito-urinary stimulant, ap- 
plicable in chronic Bright’s disease, in chronic discharges from the urethra, 
blenorrhea, etc., paralysis of the bladder, incontinence or retention of urine, 
senile dysuria, impotence, sexual debility, etc., vesical weakness of elderly 
women, and as a stimulating emmenagogue and diuretic in persistent amen- 
orrhea, uterine atony, leucorrhea, etc., and in chronic eczema and psor- 
iasis. 
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PIL. PHOSPHORI CUM FERRO. 
Phosphori, 1-50 gr.; Ferri Redact, 1 gr. 
(Warner & Co.) 
Dose.—For adults, two, twice or three times a day, at meals ; for chil- 
dren between 8 and 12 years of age, one, twice or three times daily, with 
food. 
Therapeutics.—This combination is particularly indicated in consump- 
tion, scrofula, and the scrofulous diseases, the debilitated and anemic 
conditions of children ; and in anemia, chlorosis, sciatica, and other forms 
of neuralgia ; also in carbuncles, boils, etc. They may be administered also 
to a patient under cod liver oil treatment. 
PIL. PHOSPHORI CUM FERRO ET NUC. VOM. 
Phosphori, 1-100 gr ; (Warner & Co.) 
Ferri Carb. 1 gr.; Ext. Nuc. Vom. yx gr. 
Dose —One or two pills may be taken three times a day, at meals. 
Therapeutics.—This pill is applicable to conditions referred to in the 
previous paragraph, as well as to the anemic conditions generally, to sexual 
weakness, neuralgia in dissipated patients, etc., and Mr. Hogg considers it 
of great value in atrophy of the optic nerve. 
PIL PHOSPHORI CUM FERRO ET QUININA. 
Phosphori, i-ico gr. (Warner & Co.) 
Ferri Carb. 1 gr.; Quinin. Sulph. 1 gr. 
Therapeutics.—Phosphorus increases the tonic action of the iron and 
quinine, in addifion to its specific action on the nervous system. In general 
debility, cerebral anemia, and spinal irritation this combination is especially 
indicated. 
Dose.—One pill may be taken three times a day, at meals. 
PIL. PHOSPHORI CUM FERRO ET QUININA ET NUC. VOM. 
(Warner & Co.) 
}£ Phosphori, i-ioogr.; Ferri Carb. 1 gr. 
Ext. Nux. Vom. gr.; Quinin. Sulph. 1 gr. 
Dose.—One pill may be taken three times a day, at meals. 
Therapeutics.—The therapeutic action of this combination of tonics, 
augmented by the specific effect of phosphorus on the nervous system, may 
be readily appreciated. 318 
WM. R. WARNER & CO’S 
PIL. ARTHROSIA 
FORMULA: 
Acidum Salicylicum. 
(Salicylic Acid.) 
Ext. Colchicum. 
(Meadow Saffron.) 
Resin Podophyllum. 
(May Apple.) 
Ext. Phytolacca. 
(Poke Root.) 
Quinina. 
(Quinine) 
(Red Pepper.) 
Capsicum. 
The attention of the Medical profession is respectfully directed to this 
valuable remedy in acute and chronic gout, rheumatism, rheumatic 
headache, sciatica, neuralgia, and disorders of the liver and kidneys. 
The ingredients entering into its composition, when skilfully prepared and 
compounded, are each well-known remedies in the cure ofthese painful and 
dangerous conditions, and this preparation is regarded as a specific. 
ARTHROSIA is permanently antilithic, a perfect antidote in rheu- 
matism and gout, powerfully tonic, alterative and blood restorer. Arthro- 
sia is prepared in pilular form for convenience of physicians’ prescriptions, 
and coated with the superior non-oxidizible and readily soluble coating of 
sugar. 
Arthrosia is put up in bottles, simply labelled with directions for use; 
there '"■e 100 pills in each, and the physician’s directions are written by the 
pharmacist. 
Pills forwarded Tjy mail on receipt of price, 
60 cents per 100. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF ARTHROSIA. 
Two to four pills at one dose, morning, noon and night, one hour before 
meals, and when the pain or suffering is severe, take two pills during the 
night. Its use should be persisted in until all inflammation and stiffness in 
the affected parts totally cease. The do<e should be modified according to 
the purgative effect produced. 
PREPARED BY 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
Manufacturing Chemists, 
Philadelphia. 
New York. 
Chicago. 319 
WM. R. WARNER & GO’S 
PIL. CHALYBEATE 
3 Grains. Dose.—i to 4 Pills. 
Ferri Sulph. Fe SO4 I _Ferri Carb. Fe CO3 
Potass. Carb. Kz CO3 J Potass. Sulph. Kz SO4 
composition : 
As prepared by Wm. R. Warner & Co., Philadelphia. 
The above combination which we have successfully and scientifically 
put in pill form, produces when taken into the stomach. Carbonate of the 
Protoxide of Iron, (Ferrous Carbonate) in a quickly assimilable condition. 
This pill contributed to make the reputation of Niemeyer, and the fol- 
lowing language, which speaks without comment, is taken from his Text 
Book on the Practice of Medicine. 
PROF. NIEMEYER says ; “ For more than twenty years I have used 
these pills almost exclusively in Chlorosis, and have witnessed such bril- 
liant results from them in a large number of cases that I have never needed 
any opportunity to experiment with other articles. At Madgeburg and 
Greifswald I often had to send my recipe for the pills to a great distance, 
my good fortune in the treatment of Chlorosis—to which by the by, I owe 
the rapid growth of my practice—having given me great repute as the pos- 
sessor of a sovereign remedy against that disease.” 
The dose of Pil. Chalybeate is from 1 to 4 at meal times and is recom- 
mended and successfully used in the treatment of Pulmonary Phthisis or 
Consumption, Anemia and Chlorosis, Caries and Scrofulous Abscesses, 
Chronic Discharges, Dyspepsia, Loss ot Appetite, etc. 
The physician may see that he is obtaining exactly ivhat he pre- 
scribes, by ordering in bottles of 100 each. 
CAUTlON.—Specify Warner & Co., and see to the special marks 
and autograph on wrapper. The coating is very soluble, and is colored a 
delicate pink. 
Pills can be safely sent by mail, 40 cents per,loo—discount for quantities. 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
Philadelphia. 
Manufacturing Chemists, 
New York. 
Chicago. WM. R. WARNER & CO’S 
320 
Pil. Chalybeate Comp 
(Chalybeate Mass.) Carb. Prot. of Iron, gr. iiss. Extract Nux Vomica, 
Dose.—One or two pills may be prescribed three times a day. They 
should be taken immediately after eating 
gr- Vs- 
It is truly stated by eminent practitioners that these pills will cause the 
pale lips to become red and the rosy flush of health to creep into the face in 
about two weeks’ time. 
La Progress Medicale:—“ Iron is one of the most important principles 
of the organism and the only metal the presence of which is indispensable 
to the maintenance of life. It exists in all parts of the system, but nowhere 
does it acquire such importance as in the blood. 
In a great number of diseases such as anemia, chlorosis, hemorrhages, 
debility, etc., it sometimes happens that the blood has lost half its iron, and, 
to cure these diseases, it is absolutely necessary to restore to the blood the 
iron which it lacks, and care should be exercised that the most assim- 
ilable form of iron should be used, one that penetrates into the organism 
without unduly taxing the digestive tract or interfering with the essentia! 
qualities of the gastric juice.” 
In chloro-anemia, Warner’s Pil. Chalybeate Comp, regenerates the 
diseased red globules of the blood with a rapidity not before observed under 
the use of other ferruginous preparations; it adds to their physiological 
power, and makes them richer in coloring matter. Moreover, being neither 
styptic nor caustic, and having no coagulating or astringent action on the 
gastro-intestinal mucous membrane, this preparation of iron causes neither 
constipation nor diarrhea as it does not need to be digested in order to be 
absorbed, it does not give rise to the sensation of weight in the stomach, or 
the gastric pain and indigestion occasioned by other preparations. In 
women who have not menstruated for many months, the amenorrhea dis- 
appears ; in others suffering from an anemic state of long duration, by 
whom the ordinary preparations of iron have not been well borne, Warner’s 
Pil. Chalybeate Comp, one or two after each meal, soon restore the digestive 
functions to their normal state. 
The small quantity of Nux Vomica is a ide 1 to increase the tonic effect, 
to give tone to the stomach and nerves and increase the appetite. 321 
WM. R. WARNER & CO’S 
Standard Recipes for Physicians Prescribing 
PIL. PERISTALTIC. (Warner & Co.) 
Each containing— 
Aloin, gr. Ext. Belladon., ys gr. 
Strychnin., i-6ogr. Ipecac, 1-16 gr. 
Specially adapted for cases of habitual constipation, bili- 
ary and gastric troubles, administered in doses of one to two 
pills at a time. 
Per bottle of 100 pills, - - 40 cts. 
PIL. PERISTALTIC APERIENT. (Warner & Co.) 
Each containing—- 
Aloin, 1-10 gr. Strych. Sul., 1-100 gr. 
Succus Bellad., 1-20 gr. Ipecac, 1-30 gr. 
A reliable aperient and laxative. Dose, usually one to two 
pills in the evening or before retiring. 
Per bottle of 100 pills, 40 cts. 
PIL. PERISTALTIC COMP. (Warner & Co.) 
Each containing— 
Salol, 2 grs. Ingluvin, ]/2 gr. Aloin, 1-10 gr. 
Strych. Sul., i-ioogr. Ext. Belladon., i-iogr. 
A reliable antiseptic tonic and aperient. Dose, one to 
two pills. 
Per bottle of 100 pills, - - 80 cts. 
Special or private formulae made to order. Inquiries 
solicited. 
Our many years of experience, added to the most complete 
facilities, enable us to supply the wants of Physicians and 
Druggists promptly and to their satisfaction. 
Philadelphia. New York. Chicago. 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 322 
FOR CURE OF RHEUMATISM. 
ARTHROSIA 
The attention of the Medical Profession is respectfully 
directed to this non-secret and valuable remedy in acute and 
chronic Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatic Headache, Sciatica, 
Neuralgia and disorders of the Liver and Kidneys. The 
ingredients entering into its composition are each a well- 
known remedy in the cure of these painful and dangerous 
conditions, and this preparation is regarded as a specific. 
Acidum Salicylicum. 
(Salicylic Acid.) 
Ext. Colchicum. 
(Meadow Saffron.) 
Resina Podophyllum. 
(May Apple.) 
ARTHROSIA CONSISTS OF 
Ext. Phytolacca. 
(Poke Root.) 
Quinina. 
(Quinine.) 
Capsicum. 
(Red Pepper.) 
Arthrosia is permanently anti-lithic, a perfect antidote 
in Rheumatism and Gout, powerfully tonic, alterative and 
blood restorative. Arthrosia is prepared in pilular form for 
the convenience of physicians prescribing, and coated with 
the superior non-oxidizable and readily soluble coating of 
sugar. 
Arthrosia is put up in bottles, simply labeled with direc- 
tions for use. There are 100 pills in each, and the physician’s 
directions are written by the pharmacist. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF ARTHROSIA. 
Two to four pills at one dose, morning, noon and night, 
one hour before meals, and when the pain or suffering is 
very severe take two pills during the night. Its use should 
be persisted in until all inflammation and stiffness in the 
affected parts totally cease. The dose should be modified 
according to the purgative effect produced. 
Price, 60 Cents. Sent by Mail. 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
Philadelphia, New York and Chicago. 323 
A Valuable AM to Digestion. 
PIL. DIGEST!VA 
(WARNER & CO.) 
R 
Pepsin Conc’t . i gr. 
Pv. Nuc. Vom. . yx gr. 
Gingerine , . gr. 
Sulphur . . . % gr. 
IN EACH PILL. 
This combination is very useful in relieving various forms 
of Dyspepsia and Indigestion, and will afford permanent 
benefit in cases of enfeebled digestion, where the gastric 
juices are not properly secreted. 
As a corrective of nausea or lack of appetite in the morn- 
ing, induced by over indulgence in food or stimulants during 
the night, these pills are unsurpassed ; they should be taken 
in doses of two pills before retiring, or in the morning at least 
one hour before eating ; the first mentioned time is the most 
desirable as the effects are more decided, owing to the longer 
period for action and the natural rest is more fully ex- 
perienced through their mild but effective influence. 
As a dinner pill, Pil. Digestiva is unequalled and maybe 
taken in doses of a single pill either before or after eating. 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
S O LIT 81, E- C OAT E D PILLS 
MANUFACTURERS OF 
IN ALL THEIR VARIETY. 
PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK and CHICAGO. 
Sent by mail on receipt «>f price, and supplied by all the 
leading Druggists. Elixir Salicylic Comp. 
324 
(WM. R. WARNER & CO.) 
A Potent and Reliable Remedy in Rheumatism, Gout, 
Lumbago and Kindred Complaints. 
Combining in a pleasant and permanent form in each fluid 
drachm, the following: 
R Acid. Salicylic. (Sobering’s), grs. v. Potass. lodid. - grs. iss. 
Cimicifuga ... grs. ij. Tr. Gelsemium. gtt. i. 
This preparation is especially valuable for rheumatic 
diathesis and in the treatment of acute inflammatory, sub-acute 
and chronic rheumatism; any of which will yield to tablespoonful 
doses, every three or four hours, until four doses are taken; 
then a dessertspoonful at a time and finally decrease to a tea- 
spoonful every three or f air hours. 
In acute inflammatory rheumatism, experience has proved 
that two tablespoonfuls administered every four hours, until a 
slight ringing in the ears follows, the dose then decreased to a 
tablespoonful every three or four hours, will produce the desired 
effects. 
Sodii Bicarb. 
The advantages of Elixir Salicylic Comp, are afforded by 
the combination of Salicylic Acid with Soda in excess; thus 
forming a salt less corrosive and irritating, and more readily 
borne by the stomach. 
The other ingredients possess advantages well known to 
the profession, to whom this preparation is alone introduced. 
We therefore suggest the propriety of specifying “ Warner & 
Co’s,” and in ordering in f £ xii quantities, to obtain original 
bottles. 
PRICE, Sl.OO PER BOTTLE. 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
Manufacturing Pharmacists, 
1228 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA. Liquid Pancreopepsine 
(Digestive Fluid.) 
W.VI. R. WARNER & CO. 
A REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION. 
Containing Pancreatine, Pepsin, Lactic and Muriatic Acids, etc. 
The Combined Principles of Digestion. To aid in Digesting 
Animal and Vegetable Cooked Food, Fatty and Amylaceous 
Substances. 
I>OSK : 
3 iv, containing 5 grs. Pepsin, after each meal, with an 
Aperient Pill taken occasionally. 
This preparation contains in an agreeable form the natural 
and assimilative principles of the digestive fluid of the stomach, 
comprising Pancreatine, Pepsin, Lactic and Muriatic 
Acids. The best means of re-establishing digestion in enfeebled 
stomachs, where the power to assimilate and digest food is 
impaired, is to administer principles capable of communicating 
the elements necessary to convert food into nutriment. 
The value of Liquid Pancreopepsine in this connection 
has been fully established, and we can recommend it with con- 
fidence to the profession as superior to pepsin alone. It aids in 
digesting animal and vegetable cooked food, fatty and amylaceous 
substances, and may be employed in all cases where, from pro- 
longed sickness or other causes, the alimentary processes are not 
in their normal condition. 
Price per Bottle, $l.OO. 326 
Mouth and Sali- 
vary Glands (al- 
Italine). 
'Lung. 
Termination of the. 
Thoracic Duct. 
Stomach and Py- 
lorus {acid}. 
, (Esophagus. 
■Diaphragm. 
Duodenum,- 
Orifices of the Pan-~ 
creatic and Bile 
Ducts, 
Gastric Follicles 
{enlarged). 
Pancreas 
{alkaline) 
Liver turned aside, 
showing Calf 
Bladder. 
Coils of Small In- 
testine. 
Lacteals of Small 
intestine.. 
Recettaeulum* 
Chyli. 
Commencement of' 
Largo Intestine.. 
DIAGRAM OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT. 
Seep it normal by using Liquid Fancreopepsinei (WASHES & 00*80 
Copyrighted. 327 
“THE RETROSPECT” 
OF 
Medicine and Pharmacy 
The Retrospect is what its name signifies, a 
“ review ” of the leading articles of the previous 
month’s medical and pharmaceutical journals. 
The various professional editorials are also 
reviewed and an abstract made of the essential 
contents thereof. The utility of reviews is begin- 
ning to be recognized, because the readers are 
informed in a brief way of a wide selection of 
choice articles, happily meeting the necessity of 
the busy physician. 
Sample copy sent on receipt of request. 
Subscription price, $l.OO per annum. 
THE RETROSPECT CO. 
No. 306 Chestnut Street 
Philadelphia WARNER I GO’S EFFERVESCING 
(WARNER & CO.) 
sod A- 
USEFUL IN 
Nervous Headache, Sleeplessness, Excessive Study, 
Over Brainwork, Nervous Debility, 
Mania, Etc., Etc. 
be repeated once after an interval of thirty minutes, if necessary. 
Dose.—A heaping teaspoonful in half a glass of water, to 
Each teaspoonful contains 
Bromide Sodium, 30 grains. 
Caffein, - -- -- -- 1 “ 
It is claimed by some prominent specialists in nervous dis- 
eases that the Sodium Salt is more acceptable to the stomach 
than the Bromide Potassium. An almost certain relief is given 
by the administration of this Effervescing Salt. It is also used 
with advantage in Indigestion, Depression following alcoholic 
and other excesses, as well as Nervous Headache. It affords 
speedy relief for Mental and Physical Exhaustion. 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
PREPARED ONLY BY 
MANUFACTURERS OF 
soluble Coated pills, 
PHILADELPHIA and NEWYORK. 329 
WM. R. WARNER & GO’S 
QUICKLY SOLUBLE TABLETS 
HYPODERMIC MEDICATION. 
In compliance with repeated requests from the Medical profession to 
manufacture quickly soluble tablets for subcutaneous medication, we respect- 
fully call attention to the following list:— 
We desire to emphasize the statement, that in undertaking the manufac- 
ture of these delicate agents, we have devoted much time and labor in bring- 
ing them to a state of perfection; in this we have been assisted by the 
co-operation of our medical friends. 
We claim (and a candid comparison will convince any one) for our 
soluble tablets, the following points of superiority, viz.:— 
1. They are quickly and entirely soluble. 
2. They are permanent in form and accurate in dose. 
3. They are safe, and rapid in action. 
Note.—Our tablets are put up in tubes containing twenty and packed 
in boxes of five tubes and in vials containing one hundred tablets. When 
ordering please specify Win. R. Warner & Co.’s Hypodermic Tablets. 
SOLUBLE HYPODERMIC TABLETS 
Aconitine, Pure Cryst 1-120 gr. $ 70 $ 18 
Apomorphine Muriate 1-20 gr. 60 16 
Apomorphine Muriate 1-8 gr. 1 10 26 
Apomorphine Muriate 1-12 gr. 85 ig 
Atropine Sulphate 1-60 gr. 40 12 
Atropine Sulphate 1-200 gr. 30 to 
Atropine Sulphate i-isogr. 30 10 
Atropine Sulphate i-i2ogr. 35 11 
Atropine Sulphate 1-100 gr. 35 11 
Cardiac Tonic, (Dr. Mann) 60 16 
Morph. Sul. i-i2 gr. Atropin Sul. 1-250 gr. 
Strych. Sul. i-i34gr. Caffein, 1-67 gr. 
Cocaine Hydrochlorate 1-8 gr. 50 14 
Cocaine Hydrochlorate 1-4 gr. 90 22 
Cocaine Hydrochlorate 1-10 gr. 45 13 
Cocaine Hydrochlorate 1-2 gr. 1 60 36 
Codeine Sulphate 1-8 gr. 70 18 
Codeine Sulphate i-4gr. 1 00 24 
Coniine Hydrobromate i-ioogr. 30 10 
Coniine Hydrobromate 1-50 gr. 60 x& 
Per Bottle 
100 Tablets 
Per Tube 
20 Tablets SOLUBLE HYPODERMIC TABLETS 
330 
Per Bottle Per Tube 
too Tablets 20 Tablets 
•Coniine Hydrobromate x-6ogr. $ 50 $ 14 
Digitaline, Pure 1-100 gr. 30 10 
Digitaline, Pure 1-60 gr. 50 14 
Duboisine Sulphate 1-100 gr. 50 14 
Duboisine Sulphate i-6ogr. 80 20 
Ergotin i-6 gr. 60 18 
Eserine Sulphate x-fogr. 80 20 
Eserine Sulphate i-ioogr. 45 13 
Hyoscine Hydrobromate 1-100 gr. 75 ig 
Hyoscyamine Sulphate 1-50 gr. 50 14 
Hyoscyamine Sulphate 1-100 gr. 40 12 
Mercury Corrosive Chloridin 1-40 gr. 30 10 
Mercury Corrosive Chloride 1-60 gr. 30 10 
Mercury Corrosive Chloride i-isogr. 30 10 
Morphine Bimeconate 1-3 gr. 85 21 
Morphine Bimeconate x-4 gr. 70 x 8 
Morphine Bimeconate 1-6 gr. 45 13 
Morphine Bimeconate 1-8 gr. 35 11 
Morphine Muriate 1-8 gr. 35 11 
Morphine Muriate 1-6 gr, 45 13 
Morphine Muriate 1-4 gr. 50 14 
Morphine Nitrate 1-4 gr. 90 22 
Morphine Nitrate 1-6 gr. 70 18 
Morphine Nitrate 1-8 gr. 55 15 
Morphine Nitrate 1-12 gr. 50 14 
Morphine Sulphate 1-8 gr. 30 10 
Morphine Sulphate 1-6 gr. 33 it 
Morphine Sulphate 1-4 gr. 40 12 
Morphine Sulphate 1-3 gr. 50 14 
Morphine Sulphate 1-2 gr. 65 17 
Morphine and Atropine No. 1, 
/ MorphineSulph. 1-8 gr. \ AC 
( Atropine Sulph. 1-200 gr. J 43 J 
Morphine and Atropine, No. 2, 
| Morphine Sulph. 1-6 gr. I Ae T„ 
( Atropine Sulph. i-iBogr. f 45 
Morphine and Atropine No. 3, 
/ Morphine Sulph. 1-4 gr. "I cn T, 
| Atro ,-ine Sulph. i-xsogr. J 3 4 
Morphine and Atropine No. 4, 
f Morphine Sulph. 1-4 gr \ 6o l 6 
( Atropine Sulph. x-toogr. j 
Morphine and Atropine No. 5, 
/Morphine Sulph. 1-8 gr. \ AC • rn 
\ Atropine Sulph. 1-150 gr. J 45 3 
Morphine and Atropine No. 6, 
/ Morphine Sulph. 1-8 gr. \ cn TA 
( Atropine Sulph. x-xoogr. J 5 
Morphine and Atropine No 7, 
| Morphine Sulph. 1-6 gr. \ erl 
I Atropine Sulph. _ i-iyogr. J 
Morphine and Atropine No. 8, 
I Morphine Sulph, 1-6 gr. \ ctr T5 
1 Atropine Sulph. 1-120 gr. j 55 
Morphine and Atropine No. 9, 
f Morphine Sulph. x-4gr. \ cn T/1 
\ Atropine Sulph. 1-200 gr. J SOLUBLE HYPODERMIC TABLETS ao T^blete 
Morphine and Atropine No. xo, 
J Morphine Sulph. 1-4 gr. / * „ 4TC 
| Atropine Sulph. 1-120 gr. j 955 9 5 
Morphine and Atrophine No. 11, 
| Morphine Sulph. 1-4 gr. 1 6o l 6 
( Atropine Sulph. t-do gr. j 
Morphine and Atropine No. 12, 
/ Morphipe Sulph. 1-3 gr. ] Tn 
| Atropine Sulph. i-iaogr,/ '-1 y 
Morphine and Atropine No. 13, 
J Morphine Sulph. 1-2 gr. / n< Tri 
( Atropine Sulph. i-isogr. / 75 
Morphine and Atropine No 14, 
/MorphineSulph. 1-2 gr, \ TA 
1 Atropine Sulph. 1-120 gr. j 75 y 
Morphine and Atropine No. 15, 
/MorphineSulph. 1-2gr. [ ni TA 
( Atropine Sulph. i-too gr. / 70 y 
Morphine and Atropine No. 16, 
/ Morphine Sulph. 1-2 gr. / nc Tn 
I Atropine Sulph. 1-240 gr. j 75 y 
Nitroglycerin 1-50 gr- 4° 12 
Nitroglycerin x-150 gr. 40 12 
Nitroglycerin , ...1-100 gr. 40 12 
Nitroglycerin 1-200 gr. 40 12 
Nitroglycerin, x-ioo gr. & Strychnine, 1-50 gr. 40 12 
Physostigmine Sulph. 1-60 gr. 
(See Eserine Sulph.) 80 20 
♦Pilocarpine Muriate 1-5 gr. 
♦Pilocarpine Muriate 1-8 gr. 
♦Pilocarpine Muriate 1-20 gr. 
♦Pilocarpine Nitrate ...i-2ogr. 
♦Pilocarpine Nitrate 1-8 gr. 
♦Pilocarpine Nitrate t-4gr. 
Sodium Arseniate 1-30 gr. 30 10 
Strychnine Nitrate 1-150 gr. 50 14 
Strychnine Nitrate i-xcogr. 35 11 
Strychnine Nitrate 1-40 gr. 35 xx 
Strychnine Nitrate 1-60 gr. 40 12 
Strychnine Sulphate 1-150 gr. 30 10 
Strychnine Sulphate x-iaogr. 30 10 
Strychnine Sulphate 1-100 gr. 30 10 
Strychnine Sulphate 1-60 gr. 30 10 
Strychnine Sulphate 1-20 gr. 42 12 
Stiychnine Sulphate 1-3° gr- 3° 10 
Strychnine Sulphate 1-40 gr. 3° 10 
strychnine Sulphate x-5° gr- 3° 10 
Strychine and Atropine No. 1, 
/ Strychnine Sulph. 1-50 gr./ _ -0 I 4 
1 Atropine Sulph. 1-150 gr. J 
Strychnine and Atropine No. 2, 
/ Strychnine Sulph. x-30gr.\ _ So I 4 
( Atropine Sulph. 1-120 gr. / 
Strychnine and Atropine No. 3, 
/ Strychnine Sulph. 1-60 gr. "I j0 I 4 
1 Atropine Sulph. 1-150 gr. / 
♦Prices on application. 332 
A New hypodermic syringe. 
ASEPTIC, UNBREAKABLE, ACCURATE. 
Always ready for use. No leather or rubber washer on 
piston. No glass to break at a critical moment. 
Piston one solid piece of metal. Gradua- 
tions marked, in minums and cubic 
centimeters, on piston. 
The entire instrument can 
be boiled to produce steri- 
lization ; this in itself is a 
most important feature of the 
new instrument possessed 
by none of the o'd-fashioned 
syringes. Each syringe is 
packed in a handsome alumi- 
num case, containing two 
needles and four tablet tubes. 
The construction of the 
needle for this instrument 
presents another valuable ad- 
dition, in that having a screw 
which forces the cone-shaped 
head against corresponding 
shoulder, making a perfectly 
air-tight and solidjoint, doing 
away with the necessity of a 
leather or other washer. 
The construction of the 
entire instrument is of metal, 
heavily nickel-plated, with 
the exception of a small cork 
ring in the cap on barrel of 
syringe, which upon being 
screwed down, tightens the 
ring around piston and serves 
to take up any possible wear. 
Invented by Dr. C. W. Dennis. 
Syringe complete, S3 each. 
WM. R. WARNER & CO., 
1228 MARKET STREET, 
PHILADELPHIA, 333 
AN IMPORTANT CLASS OF REMEDIES 
PARVULES 
You are cautioned against imitations 
and substitutions offered under 
other names. 
This is a new class of medicines (spherical in form) 
designed for the administration of remedies in small doses for 
frequent repetition in cases of children and adults. It is claimed 
by some practitioners that small doses given at short intervals 
exert a more salutary effect. The elegance and efficiency of 
Parvules, and the avoidance of cumulative effect, depend on our 
mode of preparation. 
The Dose of any of the Parvules will vary from one to 
four, according to age, or the frequency of their administration. 
For instance, one Parvule every hour, or two every two hours, 
or three every three hours, and so on for adults. For children, 
one three times a day is the minimum dose. 
following:— 
Price, 25 cents per bottle of 100, including any of the 
Acidi Arseniosi i-ioo gr. 
Medical properties Alterative, 
Antiperiodic. 
Acidi Salicylic! i-io gr. 
Med. prop.—Antirheumatic. 
Acidi Tannici 1-20 gr. 
Med. prop.—Astringent. 
Aconiti Rad. 1-20 gr. 
Med prop.—Narcotic, Sudoric. 
Aloin ..i-iogr. 
Med. prop.—A most desirable Ca- 
thartic. 
Ammondi Chloridi x-10 gr. 
Med. prop.—Diuretic, Stimulant. 334 
Antimonii et Potass. 
Tart 1-100 gr. 
Med. prop.—Expectorant, Altera- 
tive. 
Arnicae Flor 1-5 gr. 
Med. prop.—Narcotic, Stimulant, 
Diaphoretic. 
Arsenici lodidi 1-100 gr. 
Med. prop.—Alterative. 
Belladonnae Fol 1 20 gr. 
Med. prop.—Narcotic. Diaphor- 
etic, Diuretic. 
Calomel 1-20 gr. 
Med. prop.—Alterative, Purga- 
tive. 
Calomel et Ipecac aa 1-10 gr. 
Med. prop.—Alterative, Purga- 
tive. 
Camphorae 1-20 gr. 
Med. prop.—Diaphoretic,Carmin- 
ative. 
Cantharidis 1-50 gr. 
Med. prop.—Diuretic, Stimulant. 
Capsid 1-20 gr. 
Med. prop.—Stimulant, Carmina- 
tive. 
Cathart. Co. Officin 1-3 gr. 
Med. prop.—Cathartic. 
Cathart. Comp Imp 1-3 gr. 
Med. prop.—Cathartic. 
Digi talis Fol 1.20 gr. 
Med, prop.—Sedative, Narcotic, 
Diuretic. 
Dover’s Powder 1-3 gr. 
Med. prop.—Anodyne, Soporific. 
Ergotinae 1-10 gr. 
Med. prop.—Emmenagogue, Par- 
turient. 
Ferri Redact! 1-10 gr. 
Med. prop.— Ionic. 
Gelsemini Rad 1- 0 gr. 
Med. prop.—Nervous and Arte- 
rial Sedative. 
Hydrarg. Bi-Chlor i-ioo gr. 
Med. prop. — Mercurial Altera- 
tive. 
Hydrarg. Cum Creta i-io gr. 
Med. prop.—Alterative. 
Hydrarg. lodid 1-20 gr. 
Med. prop.—Alterative. 
Hydrastin 1-20 gr. 
Med. prop.—Tonic, Astringent. 
lodoformi 1-10 ; r. 
Med. prop.—Alterative. 
Ipecac 1-50 gr. 
Med. prop.—Emetic, Expectoi 
ant. 
Morphinae Sulph 1-50 gr. 
Med. prop.—Narcotic, Sedative. 
Nucis Vomicae 1-50 gr. 
Med. prop.—Tome, Stimulant. 
Opii 1-40 gr. 
Med. prep — Narcotic, Sedative, 
Anodyne. 
Phosphorus 1-200 gr. 
Med. prop.—Nerve Stimulant. 
Piperinae 1-20 gr. 
Med. prop. — I onic, Antiperiodic, 
Carminative. 
Podophyllini 1-40 gr. 
Med. prop. — Cathartic, Chola- 
gogue. 
Po'ass. Bromidi 1-5 cr. 
Med. prop. — Alter-iive, Resolv- 
ent. 
Potass. Arsenitis t-ioo gr. 
Med. prop,—Alterative. 
Potass. Nitratis i-iogr. 
Med. prop.—Diuretic, and Re- 
frigerant. 
Quininae culphatis 1-10 gr. 
Med. prop.—Tonic, Antiperiodic. 
Santonini 1-10 gr. 
Med. prop.—Anthelmintic 
Strvchnina 1-100 gr. 
Med. prop. — Nerve Stimulant, 
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Formulary, Medical, 64 
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Hypodermic Medication, 33 
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Poisons and Antidotes, 36 
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