aspersorium |
Origin: LL. See Asperse. 1. The stoup, basin, or other vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches. 2. A brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspergill. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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asperulate |
<clinical sign> Slightly rough to the touch. (09 Oct 1997) |
asphenc lens |
<physics> A lens made aplanatic by grinding the outer zones to a greater radius than the inner zones. Aplanatic condensers can be made in this way. A simple aspheric lens is widely used as a lamp condenser because of its efficiency in converging light rays to one focal plane. (05 Aug 1998) |
aspheric |
Denoting a paraboloidal surface, especially of a lens or mirror, that eliminates spherical aberration. Origin: G. A-priv. + sphaira, sphere (05 Mar 2000) |
aspheric lens |
A lens with a paraboloidal surface that eliminates spherical aberration. (05 Mar 2000) |
asphodel |
<botany> A general name for a plant of the genus Asphodelus. The asphodels are hardy perennial plants, several species of which are cultivated for the beauty of their flowers. The name is also popularly given to species of other genera. The asphodel of the early English and French poets was the daffodil. The asphodel of the Greek poets is supposed to be the Narcissus poeticus. "Pansies, and violets, and asphodel." (Milton) Origin: L. Asphodelus, Gr. See Daffodil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
asphygmia |
Temporary absence of pulse. Origin: G. A-priv. + sphygmos, pulse (05 Mar 2000) |
asphyxia |
<physiology> A condition caused by the inadequate intake of oxygen. (27 Sep 1997) |
asphyxia livida |
A form of asphyxia neonatorum in which the skin is cyanotic, but the heart is strong and the reflexes are preserved. Synonym: blue asphyxia. (05 Mar 2000) |
asphyxia neonatorum |
Respiratory failure in the newborn. (12 Dec 1998) |
asphyxia pallida |
A form of asphyxia of the newborn, in which the skin is pale, the pulse weak and slow, and the reflexes absent. (05 Mar 2000) |
asphyxial |
Relating to asphyxia. (05 Mar 2000) |
asphyxiant |
<pharmacology> A type of poison which works by depriving tissues of oxygen. (09 Oct 1997) |
asphyxiate |
To induce asphyxia. (05 Mar 2000) |
asphyxiating |
<pharmacology> A type of poison which works by depriving tissues of oxygen. (09 Oct 1997) |