Plica mallearis posterior is the posterior ligamentous band that makes a fold on the tympanic side of the tympanic membrane extending from each extremity of incisura tympanica to prominentia mallearis. The posterior fold, in combination with the anterior fold, marks the boundary between the tense and the flaccid portions of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms of plica mallearis: plica membranae tympani, Troltsch's fold.
The term plica mallearis posterior means posterior fold of the mallet or hammer (most external of the three bonelets of the middle ear of mammals).
Plica mallearis anterior is the anterior ligamentous band that makes a fold on the tympanic side of the tympanic membrane extending from each extremity of incisura tympanica to prominentia mallearis. The anterior fold, in combination with the posterior fold, marks the boundary between the tense and the flaccid portions of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms of plica mallearis: plica membranae tympani, Troltsch's fold.
The term plica mallearis anterior means anterior fold of the mallet or hammer (most external of the three bonelets of the middle ear of mammals).
Historically, miche (or mitch) has signified a small loaf of bread (Oxford English Dictionary). At Panera Bread bakery-cafes, miche is a large loaf of bread. According to Wikipedia, miche is a large pan loaf or a large or immense round loaf.
Bourbonmots: There is a quote from 1656 that defines decircinate as you suggest, i.e. "to bring out of compass or roundness, to unbind" (Oxford English Dictionary).
Bilby: musculus means muscle, rectus means straight (direct), inferior means lower and bulbi (Modern Latin) means of the eyeball. Therefore, the term at the top of this page means lower straight muscle of the eyeball.
Bulbi is the genitive (possessive) case of bulbus.
Pars nasalis ossis frontalis (click link to right of "Synonyms") is the nasal portion of the frontal bone, which lies between the two orbital parts of that bone anteriorly and forms part of the roof of the nasal cavity.
Musculus rectus inferior bulbi (click on link to right of "Synonyms") is an extraocular muscle of the orbit that originates in the inferior part of the common tendinous ring and inserts in the inferior part of the sclera of the eye. Primary action: depression; secondary action: adduction and extorsion. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve (inferior branch).
This term means lower straight muscle of the eyeball.
Musculus rectus superior bulbi (click the link to right of "Synonyms") originates in the superior part of common tendinous ring of the eye and inserts in the superior part of sclera of the eye. Primary action: elevation; secondary action: adduction and intorsion (inward twisting or turning). Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve. Synonym: attollens oculi (lifting muscle of the eye).
The term atop the page means upper straight muscle of the eyeball.
Various species of Tamarix (tamarix, tamarisk, salt cedar) are invasive shrubs in the riparian corridors of the arid southwestern and western United States where they have displaced willows. Tamarix ramosissima,, as well as hybrids of it and congeners, is the prime culprit.
The limbs of tamarix are of small diameter.
This halophile (salt lover) exudes a saline sap that makes the soil that it inhabits ever more saline, effecting the continual eradication of its less halophilic competitors.
Tamarix imbibes enormous quantities of water, depleting water resources for irrigation and human consumption.
It has less capacity than the species that it displaces to cohere soil. Therefore, the presence of tamarix engenders erosion.
Regarding Etymologies (above), pῑleum is Classical Latin instead of New Latin. This Classical Latin word was also frequently written pῑleus, pilleus or pilleum and was even spelled pῑlleum according to one dictionary.
Assimilate A: (adjective, past participle) means "likened, compared." B: (noun) 1. "that which is like;" 2. something that has been assimilated (Oxford English Dictionary).
The compound word angustifrontalis is the specific epithet of Stenischia angustifrontalis a narrow-fronted flea (order Siphonaptera), from northwest Yunnan (the most southwest province of), China.
The compound word angusticauda is the specific epithet of Cisticola angusticauda (Tabora Cisticola). See angust and cauda. The "i" between angust and cauda is a Latin connective.
Pomacea canaliculata is an invasive species of various sites including the Alabaha River, a tributary of the Satilla River, in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia.
Pomacea canaliculata is an invasive species of various sites including the Alabaha River, a tributary of the Satilla River, in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia.
Would a list of invasive species of North America be okay or would you like it to be broader in scope?
Bilby has produced an extensive list of invasive species of Australia.
The most notorious invasive species of Australia is the European Rabbit [Oryctolagus cuniculus), which was reportedly initially introduced there in 1859 for hunting. Its populations became prodigious in certain regions including Tasmania. In 1950, myxomatosis, a disease caused by Myxoma virus was introduced in Australia to control the huge national population of rabbits. The population was reduced from an estimated 600 million to ≈100 million. European Rabbits eventually became resistant to the disease and partially rebounded numerically. in 1991, their number in Australia was estimated to be 200-300 million. This voracious herbivore has expunged multiple species of plants in Australia and its diet has resulted in elevated erosion there.
According to Oxford English Dictionary, bregma is the region of the skull where the frontal and the two parietal bones join; the sinciput; in infancy, before the sutures are closed, constituting the anterior fontanel. (Also formerly spoken of as two regions, the right and left bregmata.)
Pustulatous means having rounded protuberances. Only in pustulatous moss n. The lichen Lasallia pustulata, having blister-like protuberances on the surface of the thallus and formerly used in the manufacture of certain dyes. Also called rock tripe (Oxford English Dictionary).
Fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi means "a small bundle (of fibers) of (in) the eyelash (connected row of hairs) of the eyelid-part of the circular muscle of the eye." This slip of subtile muscular fibers is situated immediately posterior to an eyelash. See fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculus orbicularis oculi palpebralisclick on link to right of "Synonym(s)". The latter term from Terminologia Anatomica (International Anatomical Terminology), which is used by Stedman's Medical Dictionary, is grammatically incorrect and redundant. For this term to be grammatically correct, musculus, which is nominative case, must be replaced by musculi, which is genitive (possessive) case. In addition, "palpebralis" at the terminus of the term is redundant and superfluous and should be elided. The uncorrected term means "small bundle of (fibers) of the eyelash of the eyelid-part circular muscle of the eye of (in) the eyelid." Without correction, this term is nonsensical and prolix.
Note that the term for the aforementioned structure in Terminologia Anatomica is "fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis m. orbicularis oculi palpebralis." In this source, the abbreviation "m." denotes musculus.
pachytic = thick, thickened; obese; pachyntic (Oxford English Dictionary).
2003 www.world-trading.com 26 Feb. (O.E.D. Archive) As an analgesic with toothaches and earaches, clears up the pachytic and opaque tympanic membrane and purulent otitis.
Disposophobia means compulsive hoarding (or pathological hoarding). It is the excessive acquisition of possessions (and failure to use or discard them), even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. Compulsive hoarding impairs mobility and interferes with basic activities, including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, sanitation, and sleeping.
Pars profunda partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi (click on the link to the right of "Synonyms") is the portion of the palpebral part of orbicularis oculi muscle arising from the posterior aspect of the medial palpebral ligament and adjacent bone. This term means the deep part of the part of the eyelid (the eyelid part) of the circular muscle of the eye.
Fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi palpebralis (click on link to the right of "Synonyms") is a slip of fine muscle fibers near the margin of each eyelid, posterior to the eyelashes. Many references designate the 5th word of the anatomical term as "musculus" instead of "musculi." However, that word must be genitive (possessive) rather than nominative (referring to the subject).
Depressor septi nasi is a small vertical bundle of muscular fibers arising from the maxilla superior to the central incisor tooth, which passes upward along the median line of the upper lip to insert into the mobile part of the nasal septum. Action: depresses the septum of the nose, functioning with the alar (dilator) part of the nasal muscle, dilating (widening) the nostrils during deep inspiration. Nerve supply: buccal branch of facial nerve.
The term atop this page means depressor of the partition of the nose.
Vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris bulbi means the sheath (scabbard) of the tendon of the upper slanting muscle of the eyeball. See vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris.
Pars alaris musculi nasalis arises from the maxilla above the lateral incisor tooth and attaches to a wing of the nose on either side. This term means the part of the nasal muscle that is on the wing (of the nose). Action: participates in dilating either nostril. Nerve supply: facial nerve. See musculus nasalis.
Pars transversa musculi nasalis (click on link to right of "Synonyms") arises from the maxilla above the root of the canine tooth on each side and forms an aponeurosis across the bridge of the nose. This term means the crosswise part of the nasal muscle. Action: depresses the cartilage of the nose and compresses (constricts) the nostrils. Nerve supply: facial nerve. See "Comments" on musculus nasalis.
Musculus nasalis is a compound muscle that consists of a crosswise part pars transversa musculi nasalis (compressor naris) arising from the maxilla above the root of the canine tooth on each side and forming an aponeurosis across the bridge of the nose, and an alar part pars alaris musculi nasalis arising from the maxilla above the lateral incisor and attaching to a wing of the nose. The alar part participates in dilating (widening) either nostril; the transverse part depresses the cartilage of the nose and compresses (constricts) the nostrils. Nerve supply: facial nerve. Synonym: nasal muscle.
Tensor tympani originates in the cartilaginous part of the auditory tube (eustachian tube) and the walls of its hemi-canal immediately above the bony portion of the auditory tube, and inserts on the handle of malleus. Action: drawing the handle of the malleus medialward, tensing the tympanic membrane to protect it from excessive vibration by loud sounds. Nerve supply: branches of the trigeminal nerve through the otic ganglion. Synonym: musculus tensor tympani, tensor muscle of tympanic membrane, Toynbee's muscle.
Pleuronectiformes means "side-swimmer forms (taxa)".
Gk pleurá (both sg. & pl.) = 1. a rib or ribs; 2. side(s) of a body, flank(s), side(s) of anything; 3. one factor of any product; 4. generator (of a cone or cylinder). Pleurón was rarely used as sg. for pleurá. The pl. of pleurón was usu. pleuraí. Pleurón = 1. side of entrenchment (place where the coast was incised [cut into) where ships lay]; 2. military flank; 3. rib; 4. side of body.
The generic epithet of the binomen appearing above is misspelled. It should be Ornithorhynchus instead of Ornithorhyncus. In other words, the spelling of the generic epithet should be identical to the spelling of the word to which this page is devoted.
When I attempt to save a revised comment by clicking the "Save comment" tab, a strand consisting of a chain of dusky dots indicating that the save is in progress revolves interminably.
When I have attempted to save revised comments on words today, I have clicked on the "Save" (comment) tab after which the chord or arc that shows the progress of the save moves (appears and disappears) interminably.
I have been unable to edit several comments on word pages, and when the editable comment is displayed on a separate screen, the "Save comment" does not function.
Punctum lacrimale signifies a minute circular aperture in the medial opening into the nasolacrimal sac. Puncta lacrimalia drain the tears that proceed from the lacrimal glands through the lacrimal ducts to the conjunctiva. Puncta clogged with mucus or dirt cause irritation and discomfort. There are four puncta lacrimalia, one in the medial part of each eyelid.
Musculus temporoparietalis is the part of epicranius muscle that arises from the lateral part of the epicranial aponeurosis and inserts in the cartilage of the auricle. Synonym: temporoparietal muscle.
Musculus occipitofrontalis is a part of musculus epicranius; the occipital belly (occipitalis muscle) arises from the occipital bone and inserts into the galea aponeurotica. The frontal belly (frontalis muscle) arises from the galea and inserts into the skin of the eyebrow and nose. Action: to move the scalp. Nerve supply: facial nerve. Synonym: occipitofrontal muscle.
Musculus stapedius arises from the wall of the middle ear (internal walls of pyramidal eminence in tympanic cavity) and inserts in the neck of the stapes. Action: dampens vibration of stapes by drawing head of stapes backward as a result of a protective reflex stimulated by loud noise. Nerve supply: facial nerve. Synonym: stapedius.
Musculus tensor tympani originates in the cartilaginous part of the auditory (eustachian) tube and the walls of its hemi-canal just above the bony portion of the auditory tube and inserts in the handle of malleus. Action, draws the handle of the malleus medialward tensing the tympanic membrane to protect it from excessive vibration by loud sounds. Nerve supply, branches of trigeminal through the otic ganglion. Synonym: tensor typmpani, tensor muscle of tympanic membrane, Toynbee's muscle.
This is a spurious Latin term. For it to be a veritable Latin term, tensor (nominative case of a noun) would have to be either an adjective or the genitive (possessive) case of a noun.
Levator palpebrae superioris originates in the orbital surface of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone above and anterior to the optic canal; it inserts in the skin of eyelid, tarsal plate, and orbital walls, via medial and lateral expansions of the aponeurosis of insertion. Action: raises the upper eyelid. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve. Synonyms: musculus levator palpebrae superioris, elevator muscle of upper eyelid, musculus orbitopalpebralis, palpebralis.
Musculus levator palpebrae superioris originates in the orbital surface of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone, above and anterior to the optic canal and inserts in the skin of eyelid, tarsal plate, and orbital walls, by medial and lateral expansions of the aponeurosis of insertion. Action, raises the upper eyelid. Nerve supply, oculomotor. Synonym: elevator muscle of upper eyelid, musculus orbitopalpebralis, palpebralis.
This term is not veritable Latin because the initial two words of the term are both nominative cases of nouns.
Musculus obliquus inferior originates in the orbital plate of maxilla lateral to the lacrimal groove and inserts in sclera between the superior and lateral recti. Primary action: extorsion; secondary action: elevation and abduction. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve (inferior branch).
Musculus obliquus superior, trochlea signifies a fibrous ring in the upper part of the orbit through which the superior oblique, or trochlear, muscle of the eye passes.
Intorsion means a twisting; spec. in Bot. the twisting of the stem of a plant.
1964 S. Duke-Elder Parsons' Dis. Eye (ed. 14) xxviii. 446 An involuntary movement of torsion. Intorsion occurs when the upper pole of the cornea rotates nasally. Extorsion occurs when that pole rotates temporally.
Anulus tendineus communis signifies the common tendon from which arise the four recti muscles of the eye. It surrounds the optic foramen and a part of the medial end of the superior orbital fissure. Synonyms: annulus of Zinn, tendon of Zinn. See muscle cone.
Musculus rectus lateralis originates in the lateral part of the common tendinous ring that bridges the superior orbital fissure and inserts in the lateral part of sclera of eye. Action, abduction. Nerve supply, abducens. Synonym: abducens oculi, musculus rectus externus.
Musculus rectus medialis originates in the medial part of the anulus (ring) tendineus (of tendon) communis (common) and inserts in the medial part of sclera of the eye. Action: adduction. Nerve supply: oculomotor. Synonym: musculus rectus internus.
Musculus rectus inferior originates in the inferior part of the common tendinous ring. It inserts in the inferior part of the sclera of the eye. Primary action: depression; secondary action: adduction and extorsion. Nerve supply: oculomotor (inferior branch).
Musculus rectus superior originates in the superior part of common tendinous ring; inserts in the superior part of sclera of the eye. Primary action: elevation; secondary action: adduction and intorsion (inward twisting or turning). Nerve supply: oculomotor. Synonym: attollens oculi (lifting muscle of the eye).
Musculus orbitalis signifies a rudimentary nonstriated muscle, crossing the infraorbital groove and sphenomaxillary fissure, intimately united with the periosteum of the orbit. Synonym: Muller's muscle, orbital muscle.
Incisura ligamenti teretis signifies the notch in the inferior border of the liver that accommodates the round ligament. Synonyms: incisura ligamenti teretis hepatis, incisura umbilicalis, notch for round ligament of liver, umbilical notch.
Incisura terminals auricularis signifies a deep notch separating the lamina tragi and cartilage of the external auditory meatus from the main auricular cartilage, the two being connected below by the isthmus. Synonyms: auricular notch, incisura terminalis auris.
Incisura angularis gastricae signifies a sharp angular depression in the lesser curvature of the stomach at the junction of the body with the pyloric canal. Synonyms: angular notch, sulcus angularis.
Incisura apicis cordis signifies a slight notch near the apex of the heart where the anterior interventricular sulcus reaches the diaphragmatic surface of the heart.
Incisura cardiaca pulmonis sinistri signifies the notch in the anterior border of the superior lobe of the left lung which accommodates the pericardium.
Incisura clavicularis signifies a hollow on either side of the superior surface of the manubrium sterni which articulates with the clavicle. Synonym: clavicular facet.
Incisura ischiadica major signifies the deep indentation in the posterior border of the hip bone at the point of union of the os ilii (ilium) and os ischii (ischium). Synonym: incisura ossis ischii major, iliosciatic notch, sacrosciatic notch. See Incisura ischiadica major.
Incisura ischiadaca minor signifies the notch in the posterior border of os ischii (the ischium) inferior to spina ischii (the ischial spine). See Incisura ischiadica minor.
Incisura mastoidea signifies "the groove medial to the mastoid process of the temporal bone from which the digastric muscle originates. Synonym: digastric groove, digastric notch, mastoid notch.
Incisura nasalis signifies the notch in the medial border of the maxilla anteriorly which, with its fellow, forms most of the piriform opening of the nasal cavity.
Incisura tympanica signifies the notch in the superior part of the tympanic ring bridged by the flaccid part of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms: incisura rivini, Rivinus' incisure, Rivinus' notch, tympanic incisure.
Incisura vertebralis inferior means inferior vertebral notch.
Incisura vertebralis signifies "One of the two concavities above (superior) and below (inferior) the pedicle of a vertebra; the notches of two adjacent vertebrae (plus the intervertebral disc) form an intervertebral foramen. Synonym: intervertebral notch.
Incisura pterygoidea signfies the cleft between the medial and lateral laminae of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone into which the pyramidal process of the palatine bone is fitted. Synonym: fissura pterygoidea, pterygoid notch.
Incisura sphenopalatina signfies the deep notch between the orbital and sphenoidal processes of the palatine bone which is converted into the foramen of the same name by the undersurface of the sphenoid bone.
Incisura supraorbitalis signifies a groove in the orbital margin of the frontal bone, about the junction of the medial and intermediate thirds, through which pass the supraorbital nerve and artery. See: supraorbital foramen.
Incisura tentorii signifies the triangular opening in the tentorium cerebelli through which the brainstem extends from the posterior into the middle cranial fossa. Synonym: notch of tentorium.
Incisura trochlearis signifies the large semicircular notch at the proximal extremity of the ulna between the olecranon and coronoid processes that articulates with the trochlea of the humerus. Synonym: incisura semilunaris ulnae, semilunar notch.
Incisura vertebralis superior means superior vertebral notch.
Incisura vertebralis signifies "one of the two concavities above (superior) and below (inferior) the pedicle of a vertebra; the notches of two adjacent vertebrae (plus the intervertebral disc) form an intervertebral foramen. Synonym: intervertebral notch.
Schizothecal means "having the podotheca (the scaly covering of the foot of a bird or other sauropsid) divided by scutellation or reticulation" (Oxford English Dictionary).
In the larynx, rima vestibuli (the fissure exposing the vestibulum laryngis vestibule of the larynx) lies superior to ventriculus laryngis (the ventricle of the larynx), which in turn, lies superior to plicae vocales (vocal folds vocal cords).
Pilgrimage (verb) means "1. to travel; to wander; to stay or dwell in a foreign land; to sojourn; 2. to travel to a sacred place, etc., as an act of devotion; to make a pilgrimage, to go on a pilgrimage (Oxford English Dictionary).
ML alcohol = 1. a powder used as eye salve; 2. kohl (an eye shadow consisting of antimony or soot mixed with other ingredients, which was used esp. in Arabia and Egypt); 3. a spirit, drinking alcohol.
Arabic al-kuhul = powdered antimony.
Alcohol is a compound derived by replacing ≥1 hydrogen of a hydrocarbon with an equal number of hydroxyls (OH–). Alcohols have the chemical formula is CnH2n+1OH].
Pachyntic means 1. of a medication: having the effect of thickening bodily fluids; 2. fleshy, fat; 3. relating to or characterized by abnormal thickening (Oxford English Dictionary). Cf pachytic.
1890 J. S. BillingsNational Med. Dict. II. 275/1Pachyntic. 1. Having the power to thicken or incrassate.
1890 J. S. BillingsNational Med. Dict. II. 275/1Pachyntic... 2. Fleshy, obese.
1890 G. M. GouldNew Med. Dict. 323/1Pachyntic, pertaining to an abnormal thickening or hardening of a part.
1998 Japanese Jrnl. Neurosurg. Mar. 192 A thorough inspection confirmed that pachyntic mucosa covered all the surface of the frontal sinus and occluded the nasofrontal duct.
Pachypodous means having a thick foot] having a thick foot; having large feet; spec. of or relating to the former division Pachypoda of molluscs (Oxford English Dictionary).
In addition, pachyglossate (noun) denoted an animal with a thick tongue; spec. a parrot of the former tribe Pachyglossi.
Pachyglossae (also, see above) is a former taxonomic suborder composed of lizards having thick fleshy tongues, including the iguanas, gekkos, and agamas.
Grassil (intransitive verb) means "to make a harsh noise; to creak, rattle; also quasi-trans., to make a harsh noise with (the teeth or tusks), to gnash" (Oxford English Dictionary).
L ad = 1. to (the point or pitch of), toward(s); 2. reaching to, up or down to, proceeding as far as, to the end of, up to; 3. including; 4. near, beside; 5. (presence) at; 6. at hand; 7. in (one’s ear); 8. in (the direction of); 9. in (time); in (the end); 8. into; 9. on (this side); 10. against; 11. throughout; 12. for; 13. outside of; 14. situated at; 15. off (shore); 16. in front of, before; 17. upwards; 18. in the eyes of; 19. approaching; 20. approximately; 21. in addition to, along with; 22. in preparation for, in expectation of; 23. until; 24. at the end of (a period); 25. after; 26. lastly.
In malam partem means in a bad direction (sense). Mala (fem. of malus) = bad. Pars = part, side, direction. The accusative case of mala is malam. The accusative case of pars is partem.
Nigrification also means the action of becoming, or causing to become, black; the process of becoming populated by black people (Oxford English Dictionary).
In addition, lemma means 1. the husk or shell of a fruit; 2. the lower bract of a floret of a grass; 3. the external layer of the germinal vesicle (Oxford English Dictionary). Moreover, lemma signifies the external covering of an anatomical or biological structure. Examples are plasmalemma, the plasma membrane of any cell, and sarcolemma, the outer membrane of a myocyte (cell of a muscle).
In the definition of "malefic," please change a linked definition from Baleful (in which the 1st letter of the word is uppercase) to baleful (in which all letters of the word are lowercase). After making this alteration, the link will be appropriate.
Privant means "of or relating to privation or a privant (noun). Noun: In traditional (esp. Ramist) logic: a statement in which a habit (habit n. 11) is denied by its privation (Oxford English Dictionary).
L. auris means an ear. Even though it is nominative feminine singular of L. uterque, u`trāque means "on both sides" or "both times." Therefore, auris utraque means "each ear" or "both ears."
Picidae signifies "a family of birds (suborder Pici) comprising the woodpeckers, the piculets, and the wrynecks." Sibley & Monroe (1990: 43-45, Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world) did not recognize suborder Pici. Instead, they designated infraorder Picides.
See picidae (the first letter of this familial name must be upper case).
Nodus also means a node in pathology and medicine (definition 1, Oxford English Dictionary) and Anatomy (Terminologia Anatomica — International Anatomical Terminology 1998: 195-197).
In the "About me" section of my profile, I have provided information about the accessibility of the citations that I have made in Comments section of various pages (screens) on words.
Since magnicaudate means having a large or long tail and magnirostrate means having a long beak, by symmetry or correspondence, magnicapitate would mean having a large head.
Protuberantia is an anatomical term that means protuberance, prominence, eminence. See Terminologia Anatomica — International Anatomical Terminology (1998: 11, 15).
I have provided links to Oxford English Dictionary in an attempt to demonstrate that the words so linked have a valid source. Following each of those links, I have delineated in parentheses "Oxford English Dictionary" so that the name of the source is explicit. Most persons who are associated with an institution of higher learning are able to access Oxford English Dictionary gratis, whether or not they must provide a password.
Mollitive — Adjective: that makes soft or supple; emollient. Noun: a medicinal preparation used to soften or soothe the skin or other tissue, an emollient (Oxford English Dictionary).
Scyphate means (1) of a coin (esp. from the late Byzantine Empire); (2) having the shape of a shallow bowl; concave, cup-shaped (Oxford English Dictionary).
If you are unable to access Webster's Third New International Dictionary online (unabridged.merriam-webster.com) or Oxford English Dictionary online, you can inspect Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/candid'>http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/candid to view "white" as one of the definitions of "candid." Webster's Third New International Dictionary does not regard "candid" as archaic or obsolete.
I am a biologist who presently uses candid to mean white.
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biocon commented on the word membrana tympani
This term means membrane of the tympanum (eardrum). See tympanic membrane.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word stria mallearis
Stria mallearis is a bright line seen through the membrana tympanica, produced by the attachment of the manubrium mallei. Synonym: mallear stripe.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word plica mallearis posterior
Plica mallearis posterior is the posterior ligamentous band that makes a fold on the tympanic side of the tympanic membrane extending from each extremity of incisura tympanica to prominentia mallearis. The posterior fold, in combination with the anterior fold, marks the boundary between the tense and the flaccid portions of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms of plica mallearis: plica membranae tympani, Troltsch's fold.
The term plica mallearis posterior means posterior fold of the mallet or hammer (most external of the three bonelets of the middle ear of mammals).
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word prominentia mallearis
Prominentia mallearis is a small prominence at the upper end of the stria mallearis produced by the lateral process of the malleus.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word plica mallearis anterior
Plica mallearis anterior is the anterior ligamentous band that makes a fold on the tympanic side of the tympanic membrane extending from each extremity of incisura tympanica to prominentia mallearis. The anterior fold, in combination with the posterior fold, marks the boundary between the tense and the flaccid portions of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms of plica mallearis: plica membranae tympani, Troltsch's fold.
The term plica mallearis anterior means anterior fold of the mallet or hammer (most external of the three bonelets of the middle ear of mammals).
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word circum-pass
See circum-pass or circumpass.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word sphenoid bone
The appearance of this bone at the base of the cranium evokes in my mind an image of a flying bat rather than a flying butterfly.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word lacertus musculi recti lateralis bulbi
Lacertus musculi recti lateralis bulbi (click on link to right of "Synonyms") signifies the part of the tendon of origin of musculus rectus lateralis bulbi that adheres to the greater wing of the sphenoid bone, lateral to the common tendinous ring of extrinsic muscles of the eyeball.
Synonym: check ligament of musculus rectus lateralis bulbi.
This term means arm of the lateral straight (direct) muscle of the eyeball.
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word margherita
Margherita designates "a pizza topped with cheese, tomatoes, and traditionally also basil" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word obduce
Obduce also means to cover or envelop (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word latitudinal
Latitudinal also means "relating to breadth or width" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word defund
Defund means to pour down (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word desition
All of the examples of desition are misspellings of decision.
August 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word clusive
Clusive means shut up, compassed (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word nihil esse
The term nihil esse means to be nothing or nobody, to have no power, to be of no use.
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word miche
Historically, miche (or mitch) has signified a small loaf of bread (Oxford English Dictionary). At Panera Bread bakery-cafes, miche is a large loaf of bread. According to Wikipedia, miche is a large pan loaf or a large or immense round loaf.
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word felicificativeness
Felicificativeness (filɪˈsɪfɪkətɪvnɪs) is the tendency to make happy or produce happiness (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word felicificative
Felicificative (filɪˈsɪfɪkətɪv) means tending to make happy (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word felicificability
Felicificability (filɪˌsɪfɪkəˈbɪlɪti) is the capacity for happiness (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word insperable
All the examples and the tweets of "insperable" are misspellings of "inseparable."
August 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word repend
Repend means to give or do by way of repayment for an action; to repay or return (an action or feeling) Oxford English Dictionary.
August 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word insperable
Insperable means "that cannot be hoped for, beyond hope" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word contrude
contrude = thrust or crowd together (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 17, 2011
biocon commented on the word demi
Demi means 1. adjective (& adverb) half; half-sized, diminutive; 2. (noun) a half (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word decircinate
Bourbonmots: There is a quote from 1656 that defines decircinate as you suggest, i.e. "to bring out of compass or roundness, to unbind" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus inferior bulbi
Bilby: musculus means muscle, rectus means straight (direct), inferior means lower and bulbi (Modern Latin) means of the eyeball. Therefore, the term at the top of this page means lower straight muscle of the eyeball.
Bulbi is the genitive (possessive) case of bulbus.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word insigne
Insigne means distinguished, in a good or bad way; eminent, noted, remarkable (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word ornithophilous
The examples of the word, ornithophilous, are (1) a list of words and (2) an exceedingly long concatenation of words and phrases.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word disject
Disject means 1. to cast or break apart; 2. to scatter, disperse (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word schism
Schism is also a verb meaning to separate schismatically (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word schized
The example for "schized" is nonsensical.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word herniate
Herniate also means to rupture.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word latitate
Latitate means to lurk (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word facial nerve
The facial nerve is either of the 7th pair of cranial nerves emanating from the cranium on either side via the internal acoustic meatus, passing through the canal for the facial nerve, emerging at the stylomastoid foramen to supply motor fibers to the facial muscles, musculus stylohyoideus and venter posterior musculi digastrici, and sending a separate mixed (sensory and motor) branch to the tongue, which conducts the gustatory neural fibers from the anterior two thirds of the tongue and parasympathetic neural fibers to the sphenopalatine ganglion and submaxillary ganglion.
August 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word terete
Terete also means rounded, smooth and round (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word decircinate
Decircinate means to round off, form into a circle, draw a circle, bring into a compass or roundness (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word tornatil
Tornatil means that is turned; that is made with a wheel (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word infuscate
Infuscate (adjective) means clouded or darkened (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word pars nasalis ossis frontalis
Pars nasalis ossis frontalis (click link to right of "Synonyms") is the nasal portion of the frontal bone, which lies between the two orbital parts of that bone anteriorly and forms part of the roof of the nasal cavity.
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus lateralis bulbi
Musculus rectus lateralis bulbi click on link to right of "Synonyms(s)" is an extraocular muscle in orbit that originates in the lateral part of the common tendinous ring that bridges the superior orbital fissure and inserts in the lateral part of sclera of eye. Action: abduction. Nerve supply: abducens nerve. Synonyms: musculus rectus lateralis, abducens oculi, musculus rectus externus.
This term means lateral straight muscle of the eyeball.
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus medialis bulbi
Musculus rectus medialis bulbi click on link to right of "Synonym(s)" is an extraocular muscle in the orbit that originates in the medial part of the anulus tendineus communis and inserts in the medial part of sclera of the eye. Action: adduction. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve.
This terms means medial straight muscle of the eyeball.
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus inferior bulbi
Musculus rectus inferior bulbi (click on link to right of "Synonyms") is an extraocular muscle of the orbit that originates in the inferior part of the common tendinous ring and inserts in the inferior part of the sclera of the eye. Primary action: depression; secondary action: adduction and extorsion. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve (inferior branch).
This term means lower straight muscle of the eyeball.
August 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus superior bulbi
Musculus rectus superior bulbi (click the link to right of "Synonyms") originates in the superior part of common tendinous ring of the eye and inserts in the superior part of sclera of the eye. Primary action: elevation; secondary action: adduction and intorsion (inward twisting or turning). Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve. Synonym: attollens oculi (lifting muscle of the eye).
The term atop the page means upper straight muscle of the eyeball.
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word agelæinæ
The first letter of the name of a subfamily is upper case.
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word circumplex
Circumplex (verb) is a variant of circumplect (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word circumplect
Circumplect means to embrace, clasp tightly (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word puerice
Puerice means boyhood, childhood (Oxford English Dictionary). See puerility.
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word private
Private (prɪˈveɪt; transitive verb) means to deprive or dispossess of something; to cut off (from something).
August 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word prima fronte
L. prima fronte means outwardly, at first glance.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primas partes agere
L. primas partes agere means to play the lead role.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primi pedes
L. primi pedes means forefeet.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primis digitis
L. primis digitis means with or at the fingertips.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primo anno
L. primo anno means at the beginning of the year or season.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primo quoque tempore
L. primo quoque tempore means at the very earliest opportunity.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word primus quisque
L. prῑmus quisque means the very first, the first possible.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word in primo
L. in primo means 1. in the beginning; 2. at the head of the military column.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word a primo
L. a primo means from the first.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word tamarix
Various species of Tamarix (tamarix, tamarisk, salt cedar) are invasive shrubs in the riparian corridors of the arid southwestern and western United States where they have displaced willows. Tamarix ramosissima,, as well as hybrids of it and congeners, is the prime culprit.
The limbs of tamarix are of small diameter.
This halophile (salt lover) exudes a saline sap that makes the soil that it inhabits ever more saline, effecting the continual eradication of its less halophilic competitors.
Tamarix imbibes enormous quantities of water, depleting water resources for irrigation and human consumption.
It has less capacity than the species that it displaces to cohere soil. Therefore, the presence of tamarix engenders erosion.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word calva
Calva also denotes the calvarium, the upper part of the human cranium. L. calva = 1. bald head; 2. scalp; 3. skull.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word pileum
Regarding Etymologies (above), pῑleum is Classical Latin instead of New Latin. This Classical Latin word was also frequently written pῑleus, pilleus or pilleum and was even spelled pῑlleum according to one dictionary.
August 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word assimilate
Assimilate A: (adjective, past participle) means "likened, compared." B: (noun) 1. "that which is like;" 2. something that has been assimilated (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pteromata
Pteromata constitutes the plural of pterome.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pterome
Pterome denotes any secondary covert (covert of the secondary flight feathers) in a wing of a bird (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word astutious
See astucious.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pernix
L. pernix = agile, nimble, swift.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angustifrontalis
The compound word angustifrontalis is the specific epithet of Stenischia angustifrontalis a narrow-fronted flea (order Siphonaptera), from northwest Yunnan (the most southwest province of), China.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word Cisticola angusticauda
Cisticola angusticauda (Tabora Cisticola) is a bird of west-central Kenya.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word Psarocolius angustifrons
Psarocolius angustifrons is the Russet-backed Oropendola of South America.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angustifrons
The compound word angustifrons is the specific epithet of several species, including Psarocolius angustifrons (Russet-backed Oropendola).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angustifrontate
Angustifrontate means narrow-fronted, narrow-browed. having a narrow forehead. See angustifrontalis and angustifrons. Cf. angustirostrate and angusticaudate.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word rostrate
In reference to Etymologies above, the "o" of L. rostrātus and L. rostrum is short instead of long.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word fastigate
All of the examples on this page are misspellings of fastigiate except the lowest (bottom) two.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angusticauda
The compound word angusticauda is the specific epithet of Cisticola angusticauda (Tabora Cisticola). See angust and cauda. The "i" between angust and cauda is a Latin connective.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word angusticaudate
Angusticaudate means narrow-tailed. See angust and caudate. In addition, see angusticauda. The "i" between angust and caudate or angust and cauda is a Latin connective. Cf. angustirostrate and angustifoliate.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word latibule
Latibule is a hiding place (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word latibulate
Latibulate means to hide oneself in a corner (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo ventus
The term secundo ventus means tailwind, fair wind.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo panis
The term secundo panis means stale bread.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo populo
The term secundo populo means with the backing of the people.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo mari
The term secundo mari signifies "with the tide."
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo lumine
The term secundo lumine signifies "on the following day."
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundo flumine
The term secundo flumine signifies "downstream" or "with the current."
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secunda mensa
The term secunda mensa means dessert.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word secundae partes
The term secundae partes means supporting role.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word res secundae
The term res secundae means success, prosperity.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word in secundum aquam
The term in secundam aquam means "with the current."
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word a mensis fine secunda dies
The phrase a mensis fine secunda dies means the penultimate (second-last) day of the month.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word anno secundo
The term anno secundo means the next year.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word channeled apple snail
Pomacea canaliculata is an invasive species of various sites including the Alabaha River, a tributary of the Satilla River, in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word Channeled Apple Snail
Pomacea canaliculata is an invasive species of various sites including the Alabaha River, a tributary of the Satilla River, in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word flumine adverso
The term `flūmine ad`verso means upstream.
August 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
August 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word Zebra Mussel
Dreissena polymorpha
August 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word new interface
Using Firefox 5.0, the editing mode of the Comment facility of a word page is depicted in a tiny font.
August 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word purple loosestrife
Would a list of invasive species of North America be okay or would you like it to be broader in scope?
Bilby has produced an extensive list of invasive species of Australia.
The most notorious invasive species of Australia is the European Rabbit [Oryctolagus cuniculus), which was reportedly initially introduced there in 1859 for hunting. Its populations became prodigious in certain regions including Tasmania. In 1950, myxomatosis, a disease caused by Myxoma virus was introduced in Australia to control the huge national population of rabbits. The population was reduced from an estimated 600 million to ≈100 million. European Rabbits eventually became resistant to the disease and partially rebounded numerically. in 1991, their number in Australia was estimated to be 200-300 million. This voracious herbivore has expunged multiple species of plants in Australia and its diet has resulted in elevated erosion there.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenodermine
Stenodermine. See stenodermatous.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenohydric
Stenohydric means adapted to only a narrow range of humidities (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenokrotaphy
Stenokrotaphy. See stenocrotaphy.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenopodium
Stenopodium signifies a narrow, two-branched crustacean limb the flexibility of which is provided by joints (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenorhynchus
Stenorhynchus means having a narrow beak.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenothermic
Stenothermic. See stenothermal.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenotopic
In addition, stenotopic means having a restricted range of geographical distribution (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenostomy
Stenostomy is the contraction of any mouth or aperture (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenophyllism
Stenophyllism is "narrow-leavedness" (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word Stenoderma
See stenoderma.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenoderma
The first letter of the generic epithet Stenoderma must be upper case.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenoderm
Any bat of the genus Stenoderma, whose members are characterized by having a contracted alar (wing) membrane (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenocephaly
Stenocephaly means excessive narrowness of the skull.
August 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word purple loosestrife
Yes, indeed. One of the most tenacious and noxious invasive species.
Good visuals.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word torus genialis
L. Torus genialis means conjugal bed.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word inferna
Latin in`ferna = (A): 1. the lower parts (regions) of the body; 2. abdomen; (B): the infernal regions (hell). See infernum.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word Nemophila
See nemophila. The first letter of this generic epithet must be upper case.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemophila
The first letter of this generic epithet must be capitalized.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemoral
In addition, nemoral means living in or frequenting groves or woods (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemorose
nemorose = 1. with dense groves or woods; 2. woody, bushy; 3. growing in woods or groves.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word new interface
The repeated comment in the web page of nemorivagous is spam.
The example provided on the web page of ancipitous is a very long list of words and phrases instead of veritable sentences.
Thank you Erin and team for your diligent labors in ameliorating Wordnik.com.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word ancipitous
The example provided for ancipitous is a long list of words and phrases rather than any veritable sentences.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word microoxic
Microoxic means having a low concentration of oxygen.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word angust
Pronounced an`gǝst
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word bregma
According to Oxford English Dictionary, bregma is the region of the skull where the frontal and the two parietal bones join; the sinciput; in infancy, before the sutures are closed, constituting the anterior fontanel. (Also formerly spoken of as two regions, the right and left bregmata.)
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenocephalic
Stenocephalic is characterized by abnormal or excessive narrowness of a skull (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenocephalous
Stenocephalous is characterized by abnormal or excessive narrowness of a skull (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenocardia
Principally, stenocardia means contraction (constriction) of the heart or its orifices (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word stenobregmate
Stenobregmate means having a narrow bregma.
August 7, 2011
biocon commented on the word angustifoliatus
Angustifoliatus. See angustifoliate.
August 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word pustulatous
Pustulatous means having rounded protuberances. Only in pustulatous moss n. The lichen Lasallia pustulata, having blister-like protuberances on the surface of the thallus and formerly used in the manufacture of certain dyes. Also called rock tripe (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word eurygnathic
Eurygnathic means having a wide jaw. See eurygnathous.
August 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi
Fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi means "a small bundle (of fibers) of (in) the eyelash (connected row of hairs) of the eyelid-part of the circular muscle of the eye." This slip of subtile muscular fibers is situated immediately posterior to an eyelash. See fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculus orbicularis oculi palpebralis click on link to right of "Synonym(s)". The latter term from Terminologia Anatomica (International Anatomical Terminology), which is used by Stedman's Medical Dictionary, is grammatically incorrect and redundant. For this term to be grammatically correct, musculus, which is nominative case, must be replaced by musculi, which is genitive (possessive) case. In addition, "palpebralis" at the terminus of the term is redundant and superfluous and should be elided. The uncorrected term means "small bundle of (fibers) of the eyelash of the eyelid-part circular muscle of the eye of (in) the eyelid." Without correction, this term is nonsensical and prolix.
Note that the term for the aforementioned structure in Terminologia Anatomica is "fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis m. orbicularis oculi palpebralis." In this source, the abbreviation "m." denotes musculus.
August 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word foyle's further philavery (christopher foyle)
How is this phrase of benefit to our community?
August 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus obliquus inferior bulbi
Musculus obliquus inferior bulbi click on link to right of "Synonym(s)" is an extraocular muscle in the orbit. It originates in the orbital plate of the maxilla lateral to the lacrimal groove and inserts in the sclera between the superior and lateral direct muscles of the eyeball. Primary action: extorsion; secondary action: elevation and abduction. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve (inferior branch).
August 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus obliquus superior bulbi
Musculus obliquus superior bulbi click link to right of "Synonym(s)" is an extraocular muscle in the orbit. It originates above the medial margin of the optic canal and inserts via a tendon passing through the trochlea, or pulley, and then reflected backward, downward, and laterally to the sclera between the superior and lateral direct muscles of the eyeball. Primary action: intorsion (see Comments); secondary action: depression and abduction. Nerve supply: trochlear nerve.
August 5, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachytic
pachytic = thick, thickened; obese; pachyntic (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word cyath
Cyath is a variant of cyathus.
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word devoid of
The term "devoid of" means lacking. The term "is devoid of" or "are devoid of" means lack(s) verb.
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word destitute of
The term "destitute of" means lacking. The term "is destitute of" or "are destitute of" means lack(s) verb.
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word tract
In addition, tract means to draw, pull along, haul, tow (Oxford English Dictionary).
August 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word fulgence
Fulgence is synonymous with fulgency.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word disposophobia
Disposophobia means compulsive hoarding (or pathological hoarding). It is the excessive acquisition of possessions (and failure to use or discard them), even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. Compulsive hoarding impairs mobility and interferes with basic activities, including cooking, cleaning, hygiene, sanitation, and sleeping.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculus orbicularis oculi palpebralis
See fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word pars profunda partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi
Pars profunda partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi (click on the link to the right of "Synonyms") is the portion of the palpebral part of orbicularis oculi muscle arising from the posterior aspect of the medial palpebral ligament and adjacent bone. This term means the deep part of the part of the eyelid (the eyelid part) of the circular muscle of the eye.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi palpebralis
Fasciculus ciliaris partis palpebralis musculi orbicularis oculi palpebralis (click on link to the right of "Synonyms") is a slip of fine muscle fibers near the margin of each eyelid, posterior to the eyelashes. Many references designate the 5th word of the anatomical term as "musculus" instead of "musculi." However, that word must be genitive (possessive) rather than nominative (referring to the subject).
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word depressor septi nasi
Depressor septi nasi is a small vertical bundle of muscular fibers arising from the maxilla superior to the central incisor tooth, which passes upward along the median line of the upper lip to insert into the mobile part of the nasal septum. Action: depresses the septum of the nose, functioning with the alar (dilator) part of the nasal muscle, dilating (widening) the nostrils during deep inspiration. Nerve supply: buccal branch of facial nerve.
The term atop this page means depressor of the partition of the nose.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris bulbi
Vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris bulbi means the sheath (scabbard) of the tendon of the upper slanting muscle of the eyeball. See vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris.
August 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word trochlea musculi obliqui superioris bulbi
Trochlea musculi obliqui superioris bulbi is a fibrous loop in the orbit near pars nasalis ossis frontalis, through which passes the tendon of musculus obliquus superior bulbi.
August 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word lamina profunda musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris
Lamina profunda musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris constitutes the deeper fibers of the elevating muscle of the superior eyelid, which are inserted into the superior tarsal plate.
This term means deep layer of the muscle of the elevator of the upper eyelid.
See levator palpebrae superioris.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word lamina superficialis musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris
Lamina superficialis musculi levatoris palpebrae superioris constitutes the superficial fibers of the elevating muscle of the superior eyelid, which are inserted into the skin of the superior eyelid.
This term means superficial layer of the muscle of the elevator of the upper eyelid.
See levator palpebrae superioris.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word venter frontalis musculi occipitofrontalis
Venter frontalis musculi occipitofrontalis is the anterior belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle. See musculus occipitofrontalis.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word venter occipitalis musculi occipitofrontalis
Venter occipitalis musculi occipitofrontalis is the posterior belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle.
This term means back-of-the-head belly of the back-of-the-head to front-of-the-head muscle.
See musculus occipitofrontalis.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word pars alaris musculi nasalis
Pars alaris musculi nasalis arises from the maxilla above the lateral incisor tooth and attaches to a wing of the nose on either side. This term means the part of the nasal muscle that is on the wing (of the nose). Action: participates in dilating either nostril. Nerve supply: facial nerve. See musculus nasalis.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word pars transversa musculi nasalis
Pars transversa musculi nasalis (click on link to right of "Synonyms") arises from the maxilla above the root of the canine tooth on each side and forms an aponeurosis across the bridge of the nose. This term means the crosswise part of the nasal muscle. Action: depresses the cartilage of the nose and compresses (constricts) the nostrils. Nerve supply: facial nerve. See "Comments" on musculus nasalis.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus nasalis
Musculus nasalis is a compound muscle that consists of a crosswise part pars transversa musculi nasalis (compressor naris) arising from the maxilla above the root of the canine tooth on each side and forming an aponeurosis across the bridge of the nose, and an alar part pars alaris musculi nasalis arising from the maxilla above the lateral incisor and attaching to a wing of the nose. The alar part participates in dilating (widening) either nostril; the transverse part depresses the cartilage of the nose and compresses (constricts) the nostrils. Nerve supply: facial nerve. Synonym: nasal muscle.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I am unable to access the central portion of my comment on "tensor tympani" to revise it. Only the initial and terminal portions can be accessed.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I am unable to access the central portion of my comment on "tensor tympani" to revise it. Only the initial and terminal portions can be accessed.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word tensor tympani
Tensor tympani originates in the cartilaginous part of the auditory tube (eustachian tube) and the walls of its hemi-canal immediately above the bony portion of the auditory tube, and inserts on the handle of malleus. Action: drawing the handle of the malleus medialward, tensing the tympanic membrane to protect it from excessive vibration by loud sounds. Nerve supply: branches of the trigeminal nerve through the otic ganglion. Synonym: musculus tensor tympani, tensor muscle of tympanic membrane, Toynbee's muscle.
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the word ore rotundo
Ore rotundo means "with elegant, well-turned, or distinct speech" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 31, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I am unable to access my list entitled "Tall," and somehow it got duplicated.
July 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word Pleuronectiformes
Pleuronectiformes means "side-swimmer forms (taxa)".
Gk pleurá (both sg. & pl.) = 1. a rib or ribs; 2. side(s) of a body, flank(s), side(s) of anything; 3. one factor of any product; 4. generator (of a cone or cylinder). Pleurón was rarely used as sg. for pleurá. The pl. of pleurón was usu. pleuraí. Pleurón = 1. side of entrenchment (place where the coast was incised [cut into) where ships lay]; 2. military flank; 3. rib; 4. side of body.
Gk nē´ktēs = swimmer.
July 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word altus
L altus (adjective) = 1. high, lofty; 2. deep; 3. profound (wisdom); 4. loud, deep (sound); 5. intense (heat, cold); 6. thick (fog); 7. high-born; 8. tall; 9. shrill; 10. noble; 11. deep-rooted; 12. far-fetched.
July 30, 2011
biocon commented on the word atiloquence
Atiloquence means high speech, pompous language (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 29, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
The "move" facility, which is initiated by clicking a tab to the right of a word in a list has not functioned for almost a month now.
July 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word procerous
Procerous also means long (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word parateresiomania
Parateresiomania signifies a compulsion to see new sights and places.
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word Ornithorhynchus
The generic epithet of the binomen appearing above is misspelled. It should be Ornithorhynchus instead of Ornithorhyncus. In other words, the spelling of the generic epithet should be identical to the spelling of the word to which this page is devoted.
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word conchyliaceous
Conchyliaceous means "of the nature of molluscous shells, shelly" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word pygophile
Pygophile means rump-lover (or lover of buttocks).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word propinquitous
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esuriency
Esuriency is the quality or state of being esurient; fondness for eating (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esurial
Esurial means pertaining to hunger, given up to fasting (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esurient
In addition, escurient means A. pertaining to appetite or the love of eating; gastronomic; B. a greedy person (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esuriate
Esuriate means to hunger (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word esure
Esure (ˈesure) is the process of eating (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word comessation
Comessation means 1. feasting, banqueting, ‘riotous eating;' 2. eating together (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word ludificatory
In addition, ludificatory means deceptive (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word opertaneous
Opertaneous means "of a secret, hidden, or covert nature" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
When I attempt to save a revised comment by clicking the "Save comment" tab, a strand consisting of a chain of dusky dots indicating that the save is in progress revolves interminably.
July 27, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
When I have attempted to save revised comments on words today, I have clicked on the "Save" (comment) tab after which the chord or arc that shows the progress of the save moves (appears and disappears) interminably.
July 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word celerious
Celerious signifies swift, fleet (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word velocipede
In addition, velocipede is applied to persons who move swiftly (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 26, 2011
biocon commented on the user blafferty
Thank you for your kind words.
July 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word gutturniform
Gutturniform: Of or belonging to, or resembling, a water pitcher. Formerly applied to the arytenoid cartilage (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
It is not just a hiatus.
I have been unable to edit several comments on word pages, and when the editable comment is displayed on a separate screen, the "Save comment" does not function.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruct
Yes, ruct is short for eruct and eructate.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user yarb
Yarb, clivose is derived from Latin clῑvōsus, which means hilly, steep, precipitous.
Cliff is derived from Old English and Middle English words.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word clivose
Yarb, clivose is derived from Latin clῑvōsus, which means hilly, steep, precipitous.
Cliff is derived from Old English and Middle English words.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I've been using Firefox 5.0.
I'll try using Microsoft Explorer.
Thank you.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
I am unable to modify comments of certain words such as "ruck" because clicking the "Save comments" tab is ineffectual.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruck
In addition, ruck (intransitive verb) means to belch and (transitive verb) to belch forth (Oxford English Dictionary). See ruct.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
None of the examples of the use of the word "ruct" is valid.
July 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruct
Ruct (intransitive verb) means to belch (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word clivose
clivose = full of hills, hilly, steep (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruricolous
Ruricolous means living or working in the country; rural (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word ruric
Ruric means rustic (referring to a person) Oxford English Dictionary.
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word agelastic
Agelastic also means never laughing, morose, severe (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word agrestian
Agrestian also means rude (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word agrested
Agrested means rustic, 'countrified' (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word inopious
Inopious means "lacking wealth or resources, needy" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word punctum lacrimale
Punctum lacrimale signifies a minute circular aperture in the medial opening into the nasolacrimal sac. Puncta lacrimalia drain the tears that proceed from the lacrimal glands through the lacrimal ducts to the conjunctiva. Puncta clogged with mucus or dirt cause irritation and discomfort. There are four puncta lacrimalia, one in the medial part of each eyelid.
July 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word infractous
Infractous means "bent inward, inflexed" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word absit invidia
Absit invidia means "let there be no envy or ill will" (literally, "may envy (or jealousy) be wanting (or absent)."
July 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word poplet
Poplet means "a young woman (mildly depreciative) Oxford English Dictionary.
July 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word ecdysiasm
Ecdysiasm is the activity or occupation of strip-teasing (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus procerus
Musculus procerus inserts into frontalis. Action: assists frontalis. Arises from membrane covering bridge of nose. Nerve supply: branch of facial nerve. Synonym: musculus pyramidalis nasi, procerus.
July 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word nasi
Nasi is both the plural and genitive (possessive) case of nasus. The genitive case nasi means "of the nose."
July 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word galea aponeurotica
Galea aponeurotica is the fibrous or tendinous sheet that adheres the frontalis muscle to the occipitalis muscle over the skull.
July 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus temporoparietalis
Musculus temporoparietalis is the part of epicranius muscle that arises from the lateral part of the epicranial aponeurosis and inserts in the cartilage of the auricle. Synonym: temporoparietal muscle.
July 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus occipitofrontalis, venter occipitalis
musculus occipitofrontalis, venter occipitalis.
July 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus occipitofrontalis, venter frontalis
musculus occipitofrontalis, venter frontalis
July 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus occipitofrontalis
Musculus occipitofrontalis is a part of musculus epicranius; the occipital belly (occipitalis muscle) arises from the occipital bone and inserts into the galea aponeurotica. The frontal belly (frontalis muscle) arises from the galea and inserts into the skin of the eyebrow and nose. Action: to move the scalp. Nerve supply: facial nerve. Synonym: occipitofrontal muscle.
July 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus epicranius
Musculus epicranius is composed of the epicranial aponeurosis and the muscles inserting into it, i.e., the occipitofrontalis muscle and temporoparietalis muscle. Synonym: epicranial muscle, scalp muscle.
July 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus stapedius
Musculus stapedius arises from the wall of the middle ear (internal walls of pyramidal eminence in tympanic cavity) and inserts in the neck of the stapes. Action: dampens vibration of stapes by drawing head of stapes backward as a result of a protective reflex stimulated by loud noise. Nerve supply: facial nerve. Synonym: stapedius.
July 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus tensor tympani
Musculus tensor tympani originates in the cartilaginous part of the auditory (eustachian) tube and the walls of its hemi-canal just above the bony portion of the auditory tube and inserts in the handle of malleus. Action, draws the handle of the malleus medialward tensing the tympanic membrane to protect it from excessive vibration by loud sounds. Nerve supply, branches of trigeminal through the otic ganglion. Synonym: tensor typmpani, tensor muscle of tympanic membrane, Toynbee's muscle.
This is a spurious Latin term. For it to be a veritable Latin term, tensor (nominative case of a noun) would have to be either an adjective or the genitive (possessive) case of a noun.
July 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word levator palpebrae superioris, lamina profunda
levator palpebrae superioris, lamina profunda means elevator of upper eyelid, deep layer.
July 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word levator palpebrae superioris, lamina superioris
levator palpebrae superioris, lamina superficialis means elevator of upper eyelid, superficial layer.
July 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word levator palpebrae superioris
Levator palpebrae superioris originates in the orbital surface of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone above and anterior to the optic canal; it inserts in the skin of eyelid, tarsal plate, and orbital walls, via medial and lateral expansions of the aponeurosis of insertion. Action: raises the upper eyelid. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve. Synonyms: musculus levator palpebrae superioris, elevator muscle of upper eyelid, musculus orbitopalpebralis, palpebralis.
July 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus levator palpebrae superioris, lamina profunda
musculus levator palpebrae superioris, lamina profunda means elevator muscle of upper eyelid, deep layer.
July 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus levator palpebrae superioris, lamina superficialis
musculus levator palpebrae superioris, lamina superficialis means elevator muscle of upper eyelid, superficial layer.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus levator palpebrae superioris
Musculus levator palpebrae superioris originates in the orbital surface of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone, above and anterior to the optic canal and inserts in the skin of eyelid, tarsal plate, and orbital walls, by medial and lateral expansions of the aponeurosis of insertion. Action, raises the upper eyelid. Nerve supply, oculomotor. Synonym: elevator muscle of upper eyelid, musculus orbitopalpebralis, palpebralis.
This term is not veritable Latin because the initial two words of the term are both nominative cases of nouns.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus obliquus inferior
Musculus obliquus inferior originates in the orbital plate of maxilla lateral to the lacrimal groove and inserts in sclera between the superior and lateral recti. Primary action: extorsion; secondary action: elevation and abduction. Nerve supply: oculomotor nerve (inferior branch).
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris
Vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris signifies the synovial sheath enclosing the tendon of musculus obliquus superior as it passes through trochlea musculi obliqui superioris bulbi. Synonyms: synovial trochlear bursa, trochlear synovial bursa, vagina synovialis trochleae. This term means the sheath (scabbard) of the tendon of the upper slanting muscle (of the eyeball). Cf. vagina tendinis musculi obliqui superioris bulbi and musculus obliquus superior.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus obliquus superior, trochlea
Musculus obliquus superior, trochlea signifies a fibrous ring in the upper part of the orbit through which the superior oblique, or trochlear, muscle of the eye passes.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word intorsion
Intorsion means a twisting; spec. in Bot. the twisting of the stem of a plant.
1964 S. Duke-Elder Parsons' Dis. Eye (ed. 14) xxviii. 446 An involuntary movement of torsion. Intorsion occurs when the upper pole of the cornea rotates nasally. Extorsion occurs when that pole rotates temporally.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus obliquus superior
Musculus obliquus superior originates above the medial margin of the optic canal and inserts via a tendon passing through trochlea musculi obliqui superioris bulbi, and then reflected backward, downward, and laterally to the sclera between musculus rectus superior bulbi and musculus rectus lateralis bulbi. Primary action: intorsion (see "Comments"); secondary action: depression and abduction. Nerve supply: trochlear nerve.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word anulus tendineus communis
Anulus tendineus communis signifies the common tendon from which arise the four recti muscles of the eye. It surrounds the optic foramen and a part of the medial end of the superior orbital fissure. Synonyms: annulus of Zinn, tendon of Zinn. See muscle cone.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word lacertus musculi recti lateralis
Lacertus musculi recti lateralis (arm of the lateral straight muscle) signifies the part of the tendon of origin of musculus rectus lateralis bulbi that adheres to the greater wing of the sphenoid bone, lateral to the common tendinous ring.
Synonym: check ligament of musculus rectus lateralis bulbi.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus lateralis
Musculus rectus lateralis originates in the lateral part of the common tendinous ring that bridges the superior orbital fissure and inserts in the lateral part of sclera of eye. Action, abduction. Nerve supply, abducens. Synonym: abducens oculi, musculus rectus externus.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus medialis
Musculus rectus medialis originates in the medial part of the anulus (ring) tendineus (of tendon) communis (common) and inserts in the medial part of sclera of the eye. Action: adduction. Nerve supply: oculomotor. Synonym: musculus rectus internus.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus inferior
Musculus rectus inferior originates in the inferior part of the common tendinous ring. It inserts in the inferior part of the sclera of the eye. Primary action: depression; secondary action: adduction and extorsion. Nerve supply: oculomotor (inferior branch).
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus rectus superior
Musculus rectus superior originates in the superior part of common tendinous ring; inserts in the superior part of sclera of the eye. Primary action: elevation; secondary action: adduction and intorsion (inward twisting or turning). Nerve supply: oculomotor. Synonym: attollens oculi (lifting muscle of the eye).
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word musculus orbitalis
Musculus orbitalis signifies a rudimentary nonstriated muscle, crossing the infraorbital groove and sphenomaxillary fissure, intimately united with the periosteum of the orbit. Synonym: Muller's muscle, orbital muscle.
July 19, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura ligamenti teretis
Incisura ligamenti teretis signifies the notch in the inferior border of the liver that accommodates the round ligament. Synonyms: incisura ligamenti teretis hepatis, incisura umbilicalis, notch for round ligament of liver, umbilical notch.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura terminalis auricularis
Incisura terminals auricularis signifies a deep notch separating the lamina tragi and cartilage of the external auditory meatus from the main auricular cartilage, the two being connected below by the isthmus. Synonyms: auricular notch, incisura terminalis auris.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura acetabuli
Incisura acetabuli signifies a gap in the inferior the margin of the acetabulum. Synonym: cotyloid notch.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura angularis gastricae
Incisura angularis gastricae signifies a sharp angular depression in the lesser curvature of the stomach at the junction of the body with the pyloric canal. Synonyms: angular notch, sulcus angularis.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura anterior auriculae
Incisura anterior auriculae signfies a notch between the supratragic tubercle and the crus of the helix of the auricle (external ear).
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura apicis cordis
Incisura apicis cordis signifies a slight notch near the apex of the heart where the anterior interventricular sulcus reaches the diaphragmatic surface of the heart.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura cardiaca pulmonis sinistri
Incisura cardiaca pulmonis sinistri signifies the notch in the anterior border of the superior lobe of the left lung which accommodates the pericardium.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura cardialis
Incisura caridalis signifies a deep notch between the oesophagus and fundus of the stomach.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura cartilaginis meatus acustici
Incisura cartilaginis meatus acustici is the cartilaginous notch of the meatus acusticus (external opening of the ear).
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura clavicularis
Incisura clavicularis signifies a hollow on either side of the superior surface of the manubrium sterni which articulates with the clavicle. Synonym: clavicular facet.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura costalis
Incisura costalis signifies one of the notches or facets on the lateral aspect of the sternum for articulation with a costal cartilage.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura ethmoidalis
Incisura ethmoidalis signifies an oblong gap between the orbital parts of the frontal bone in which the ethmoid bone is lodged.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura fibularis
Incisura fibularis signifies a hollow on the lateral surface of the lower end of the tibia in which the fibula is lodged.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura frontalis
Incisura frontalis signifies a small notch, sometimes a foramen, on the orbital margin of the frontal bone medial to the supraorbital notch.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura interarytenoidea
Incisura interarytenoidea signifies the indentation of the posterior portion of the aditus laryngis between the two arytenoid cartilages.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura intertragica
Incisura intertragica signifies the deep notch in the lower part of the auricle between the tragus and antitragus. Synonym: incisura tragica.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura ischiadica major
Incisura ischiadica major signifies the deep indentation in the posterior border of the hip bone at the point of union of the os ilii (ilium) and os ischii (ischium). Synonym: incisura ossis ischii major, iliosciatic notch, sacrosciatic notch. See Incisura ischiadica major.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura ischiadica minor
Incisura ischiadaca minor signifies the notch in the posterior border of os ischii (the ischium) inferior to spina ischii (the ischial spine). See Incisura ischiadica minor.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura jugularis ossis sterni
Incisura jugularis ossis sterni means jugular notch of the sternum.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura lacrimalis
Incisura lacrimalis signifies the notch on the frontal process of the maxilla into which the lacrimal bone fits.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura mandibulae
Incisura mandibulae signifies the deep notch between the condylar and coronoid processes of the mandible. Synonym: sigmoid notch.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura mastoidea
Incisura mastoidea signifies "the groove medial to the mastoid process of the temporal bone from which the digastric muscle originates. Synonym: digastric groove, digastric notch, mastoid notch.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura nasalis
Incisura nasalis signifies the notch in the medial border of the maxilla anteriorly which, with its fellow, forms most of the piriform opening of the nasal cavity.
July 15, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura thyroidea inferior
Incisura thyroidea inferior signifies a shallow notch in the middle of the lower border of the thyroid cartilage.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura tympanica
Incisura tympanica signifies the notch in the superior part of the tympanic ring bridged by the flaccid part of the tympanic membrane. Synonyms: incisura rivini, Rivinus' incisure, Rivinus' notch, tympanic incisure.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura vertebralis inferior
Incisura vertebralis inferior means inferior vertebral notch.
Incisura vertebralis signifies "One of the two concavities above (superior) and below (inferior) the pedicle of a vertebra; the notches of two adjacent vertebrae (plus the intervertebral disc) form an intervertebral foramen. Synonym: intervertebral notch.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura jugularis ossis occipitalis
Incisura jugularis ossis occipitalis signifies the notch in the occipital bone which forms one boundary of the jugular foramen.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura jugularis ossis temporalis
Incisura jugularis ossis temporalis signifies the notch in the temporal bone which forms one boundary of the jugular foramen.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura pancreatis
Incisura pancreatis signifies a notch separating the uncinate process of the head of the pancreas from the neck.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura parietalis
Incisura parietalis signifies the angle posteriorly between the squamous and petrous parts of the temporal bone.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura preoccipitalis
Incsiura preoccipitalis signifies an indentation in the ventrolateral border of the temporal lobe of the cerebral hemisphere.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura pterygoidea
Incisura pterygoidea signfies the cleft between the medial and lateral laminae of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone into which the pyramidal process of the palatine bone is fitted. Synonym: fissura pterygoidea, pterygoid notch.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura radialis
Incisura radialis signifies the concavity on the lateral aspect of the coronoid process of the ulna that articulates with the head of the radius.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura scapulae
Incisura scapulae signifies a notch on the superior border of the scapula through which the suprascapular nerve passes. Synonym: suprascapular notch.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura sphenopalatina
Incisura sphenopalatina signfies the deep notch between the orbital and sphenoidal processes of the palatine bone which is converted into the foramen of the same name by the undersurface of the sphenoid bone.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura supraorbitalis
Incisura supraorbitalis signifies a groove in the orbital margin of the frontal bone, about the junction of the medial and intermediate thirds, through which pass the supraorbital nerve and artery. See: supraorbital foramen.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura tentorii
Incisura tentorii signifies the triangular opening in the tentorium cerebelli through which the brainstem extends from the posterior into the middle cranial fossa. Synonym: notch of tentorium.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura thyroidea superior
Incisura thyroidea superior signifies a deep notch in the middle of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura trochlearis
Incisura trochlearis signifies the large semicircular notch at the proximal extremity of the ulna between the olecranon and coronoid processes that articulates with the trochlea of the humerus. Synonym: incisura semilunaris ulnae, semilunar notch.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura ulnaris radii
Incisura ulnaris radii mean ulnar notch of the radius.
Incisura ulnaris signifies the concave surface on the medial side of the distal end of the radius which articulates with the head of the ulna.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word incisura vertebralis superior
Incisura vertebralis superior means superior vertebral notch.
Incisura vertebralis signifies "one of the two concavities above (superior) and below (inferior) the pedicle of a vertebra; the notches of two adjacent vertebrae (plus the intervertebral disc) form an intervertebral foramen. Synonym: intervertebral notch.
July 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word schizothecal
Schizothecal means "having the podotheca (the scaly covering of the foot of a bird or other sauropsid) divided by scutellation or reticulation" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 13, 2011
biocon commented on the word logonomy
Logonomy means "the science of language" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word abstriction
Abstriction means "1. biology: separation by constriction; 2. a loosening or unbinding (obsolete; rare) Oxford English Dictionary.
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word rima palpebrarum
Rima palpebrarum is the palpebral fissure or fissure of (between) the margins of the eyelids. See palpebra.
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word rima pudendi
Pudendi means "of the pudendum" (external genitalia).
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word rima vocalis
A synonym is rima glottidis (fissure of the glottis). The glottis is the superior aperture of the trachea (windpipe).
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word rima glottidis
A synonym is rima vocalis (voice-producing fissure).
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word rima vestibuli
In the larynx, rima vestibuli (the fissure exposing the vestibulum laryngis vestibule of the larynx) lies superior to ventriculus laryngis (the ventricle of the larynx), which in turn, lies superior to plicae vocales (vocal folds vocal cords).
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word liquescence
In liquescence during the singing of sacred music, "the tongue moves to the position of the following consonant without the voice changing the tone of the vowel."
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word pilgrimage
Pilgrimage (verb) means "1. to travel; to wander; to stay or dwell in a foreign land; to sojourn; 2. to travel to a sacred place, etc., as an act of devotion; to make a pilgrimage, to go on a pilgrimage (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word vagrate
Vagrate means "to range or wander" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word vagary
Vagary (verb) means "to wander or roam" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 12, 2011
biocon commented on the word alcohol
ML alcohol = 1. a powder used as eye salve; 2. kohl (an eye shadow consisting of antimony or soot mixed with other ingredients, which was used esp. in Arabia and Egypt); 3. a spirit, drinking alcohol.
Arabic al-kuhul = powdered antimony.
Alcohol is a compound derived by replacing ≥1 hydrogen of a hydrocarbon with an equal number of hydroxyls (OH–). Alcohols have the chemical formula is CnH2n+1OH].
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
Thank you very much.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachykeratous
Pachykeratous means "of or pertaining to a thick cornea" (coinage of term). See pachy- and kerato-.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachyntic
Pachyntic means 1. of a medication: having the effect of thickening bodily fluids; 2. fleshy, fat; 3. relating to or characterized by abnormal thickening (Oxford English Dictionary). Cf pachytic.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachymenix
Pachymenix means dura mater (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachyhaemous
Pachyhaemous means "having thick blood" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachyhemous
See pachyhaemous.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachyhemous
Pachyhaemous means "having thick blood" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachyhymenia
Pachyhymenia: See pachymenia.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachyhymenic
Pachyhymenic means "of or relating to pachyhymenia" pachymenia'>also written pachymenia (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachystichous
Pachystichous means "having thick (cellular) walls" (Oxford English Dictionary). Pronounced pəˈkɪstɪkəs.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachyrhynchous
Pachyrhynchous means "having a thick beak or snout" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachycholic
Pachycholic means "of or relating to excessive thickness of bile" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word copepoda
The 1st letter of Copepoda is upper case.
Copepoda are generally anteroposteriorly fastigated.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word Copepoda
See copepoda. The 1st letter of the word Copepoda is upper case.
The corpus of Copepoda generally tapers anteroposteriorly.
Copepoda constitute the predominant taxon of zooplankton.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvipsoas
In other words, psoas minor.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word par vagum
Par vagum means "the pair of vagus nerves; a vagus nerve" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvanimous
Parvanimous means "small-minded" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word parviscient
Parviscient means "knowing little, ignorant" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word fastigate
Fastigate means to make or become pointed (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachycephalous
The Crustacea mentioned above are parasitic Copepoda.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachycarpous
Pachycarpous means "having thick fruit or a thick pericarp" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
If you would inform me whether schize, spissy and spissid are "valid" words, I would be very grateful.
Thanks.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachypodous
Pachypodous means having a thick foot] having a thick foot; having large feet; spec. of or relating to the former division Pachypoda of molluscs (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachygnathous
Pachygnatha is a genus of spiders having pollent chelicerae (anterior pair of legs, each terminated with a pincer).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachycephalic
Pachycephalic means "having a very thick skull; exhibiting pachycephaly. Later also (humorous): thickheaded, stupid (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachydactyl
Pachydactyl means "having thick, fleshy digits" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachyglossate
In addition, pachyglossate (noun) denoted an animal with a thick tongue; spec. a parrot of the former tribe Pachyglossi.
Pachyglossae (also, see above) is a former taxonomic suborder composed of lizards having thick fleshy tongues, including the iguanas, gekkos, and agamas.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word pachytrichous
Pachytrichous means "having thick hairs or hyphae" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word grossen
Grossen (transitive verb) means "to render gross or coarse" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word grassil
Grassil (intransitive verb) means "to make a harsh noise; to creak, rattle; also quasi-trans., to make a harsh noise with (the teeth or tusks), to gnash" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word grassate
Grassate (intransitive verb) means "to rage" (referring to a disease) Oxford English Dictionary.
July 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word ad dextram
L ad dextram = to the right, on the right.
July 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word dextram
L dextram = accusative case of dexter.
Dexter (masc. adjective) = 1. situated on the right-hand side, right-hand; 2. to the right; 3. propitious, favorable, lucky; 4. dexterous, handy, skillful.
July 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word ad
L ad = 1. to (the point or pitch of), toward(s); 2. reaching to, up or down to, proceeding as far as, to the end of, up to; 3. including; 4. near, beside; 5. (presence) at; 6. at hand; 7. in (one’s ear); 8. in (the direction of); 9. in (time); in (the end); 8. into; 9. on (this side); 10. against; 11. throughout; 12. for; 13. outside of; 14. situated at; 15. off (shore); 16. in front of, before; 17. upwards; 18. in the eyes of; 19. approaching; 20. approximately; 21. in addition to, along with; 22. in preparation for, in expectation of; 23. until; 24. at the end of (a period); 25. after; 26. lastly.
July 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word pinguia
L pinguia = neuter pl. of pinguis (masc./fem.). See pinguis.
July 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word acida pinguia
L acida pinguia= fatty acids (fatty sour solvents). Plural of acidum pingue.
See acida and pinguia.
July 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word acida
L acida (pl.) = "sour solvents."
July 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word sit tibi terra levis
"May the earth be light to you" or "may the earth rest lightly on you" (referring to a buried corpse).
L sit (3rd person subjunctive sg. of esse to be) = "may be."
tibi (dative case) = "to you."
terra = the earth.
levis = light.
July 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word imprescindible
Sp imprescindible = indispensable.
July 9, 2011
biocon commented on the word pinguinitescent
Pinguinitescent means "having a greasy luster" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word adiposus
ML adi`pösus = adipose, fatty.
July 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word pinguis
L. pinguis = 1. fat, fatty, plump; 2. oily, sleek, greasy; 3. succulent, juicy; 4. prosperous; 5. fit; 6. full-bodied (wine); 7. luxuriant (growth); 8. fertile (soil); 9. full of goodness; 10. rich or full (sound); 11. thick in dimension or consistency; 12. turbid (murky), cloudy; 13. viscid (sticky); 14. slow-witted, dull, obtuse; 15. comfortable; 16. slothful.
July 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word grassus
ML grassus = 1. animal fat, fat of a person; 2. nickname or surname; 3. woodland bird; 4. grisus (gray). Piscis grassus = flesh of Grampus Orca or Killer Whale (Orcinus orca).
July 8, 2011
biocon commented on the user sionnach
Thank you for your kind words.
July 8, 2011
biocon commented on the user ruzuzu
Thank you for your kind words.
July 8, 2011
biocon commented on the word patefy
In addition, patefy means "to make open or manifest."
July 6, 2011
biocon commented on the word in malam partem
In malam partem means in a bad direction (sense). Mala (fem. of malus) = bad. Pars = part, side, direction. The accusative case of mala is malam. The accusative case of pars is partem.
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word crebrity
Crebrity means "frequency" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word nigrine
In addition, nigrine means "black" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word nigrific
Nigrific means "black" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word nigrification
Nigrification also means the action of becoming, or causing to become, black; the process of becoming populated by black people (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word nigredity
Nigredity means "blackness" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word rubedinousness
Rubedinousness means "redness" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word rubicundous
Rubicundous means "very red" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word rubiferous
Rubiferous means "reddish; red-faced" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word rubificate
Rubificate (adjective) means "heated to redness" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word rubificative
Rubificative: See rubefacient.
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word rubiginy
Rubiginy means "reddish discoloration; rustiness" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word rubineous
Rubineous means "ruby-colored; of a deep red color" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word rubral
Rubral means "of or relating to the red nucleus (nucleus ruber) of the brain" (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word rubrify
Rubrify means 1. to make red; 2. to cause redness. (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word interfector
Interfector means 1. a slayer, murderer; 2. a death-bringing planet. (Oxford English Dictionary).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word lemma
In addition, lemma means 1. the husk or shell of a fruit; 2. the lower bract of a floret of a grass; 3. the external layer of the germinal vesicle (Oxford English Dictionary). Moreover, lemma signifies the external covering of an anatomical or biological structure. Examples are plasmalemma, the plasma membrane of any cell, and sarcolemma, the outer membrane of a myocyte (cell of a muscle).
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word folliculus
Folliculus signifies a small follicle.
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the user feedback
In the definition of "malefic," please change a linked definition from Baleful (in which the 1st letter of the word is uppercase) to baleful (in which all letters of the word are lowercase). After making this alteration, the link will be appropriate.
July 1, 2011
biocon commented on the word parvus
L. parvus means 1. small, slight, little, puny; 2. weak; 3. poor; 4. insignificant, unimportant; 5. short (length); 6. short (time); 7. low (price), cheap.
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word postilena
L. posti`lēna = rump, croup, crupper.
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word patefy
Patefy also means to make open or manifest.
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word reserate
Reserate also means to unblock (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word ad prima
Ad prima means especially.
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word in primus
In primus means especially.
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word in primus
In primus means especially.
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word exute
Exute (transitive verb) means "to strip (a person) of; to divest or deprive of" (Oxford English Dictionary). See here also.
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word schistic
Schistic also means "dividing, divisive, analytical" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word schize
Schize (intransitive verb) means "to separate from, to commit schism" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word evulse
Evulse (transitive verb) means "to pluck or pull out, tear away" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word vagancy
Vagancy means a wandering or strolling (also used figuratively) (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word divell
Divell is a variant of divel (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word advene
In addition, advene (transitive verb) means "to come to, reach" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word deprivate
Deprivate (adjective) means deprived. Deprivate (verb) means to deprive (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word privant
Privant means "of or relating to privation or a privant (noun). Noun: In traditional (esp. Ramist) logic: a statement in which a habit (habit n. 11) is denied by its privation (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the user sionnach
Thanks. Yes. I have already revised and activated many of the links that were faulty. I will continue to do so.
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
Thank you much.
June 29, 2011
biocon commented on the word oculus sinister
Oculus means eye and sinister means left so oculus sinister means left eye.
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word auris utraque
L. auris means an ear. Even though it is nominative feminine singular of L. uterque, u`trāque means "on both sides" or "both times." Therefore, auris utraque means "each ear" or "both ears."
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word lux et veritas
Here is a reference for what artoparts affirmed >2 years ago: lux et veritas.
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word quidnuncism
Quidnuncism: now rare curiosity; love of news or gossip (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word liger
Remember. The Salt Lake City zoo is designated the Hogle Zoo.
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word Picidae
Picidae signifies "a family of birds (suborder Pici) comprising the woodpeckers, the piculets, and the wrynecks." Sibley & Monroe (1990: 43-45, Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world) did not recognize suborder Pici. Instead, they designated infraorder Picides.
See picidae (the first letter of this familial name must be upper case).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word picifautor
Admirer of woodpeckers (see fautor and Picidae).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word fautor
A fan, aficionado.
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word nodus
Nodus also means a node in pathology and medicine (definition 1, Oxford English Dictionary) and Anatomy (Terminologia Anatomica — International Anatomical Terminology 1998: 195-197).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word prominentia
Prominentia is an anatomical term meaning prominence (Terminologia Anatomica — International Anatomical Terminology (1998: 58, 149, 152).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word suaviter in modo, fortiter in re
Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re signifies "gently in manner, strongly in deed."
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
As an adjective, does fortin exist in cyberspace outside dictionary definitions except for a reference to Samson (1866)?
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word eremital
Eremital means "of or belonging to an eremite, characteristic of an eremite" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemorivagous
nemorivagous = wandering in a wood or grove; forest-roving (Oxford English Dictionary). See nemorivagant.
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word sylvestral
Sylvestral means "(bot.) growing in woods or woodland places; of a type found in woods" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemophilous
nemophilous means "fond of or frequenting woods" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word Eremitic
Eremitic means "of or pertaining to an eremite."
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word phytophile
Phytophile means a phytophilous organism; (in quot. 2000): a person who likes or is interested in plants. Also as adj.: phytophilous.
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word fortin
Fortin (adjective) means strong.
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word ignavy
Ignavy denotes "sluggishness, slowness, sloth" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word subitane
Subitane means "sudden, rash" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
Thanks very much. Yes, my modified links work. I intended to try my links myself but continued to procrastinate. Thanks again.
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the user Prolagus
Thank you for your kind comments.
At SUNY, you would have a different link to OED.
June 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word procere
Procere also means long (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word decrescence
Decrescence means "waning state or condition" http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/48449?rskey=GDHYXz&result=6&isAdvanced=false# (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word adipate
Adipate (verb) means to "feed fat" http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/2388?rskey=6p9fb2&result=3&isAdvanced=false#'>http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/2388?rskey=6p9fb2&result=3&isAdvanced=false# (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word adipal
Adipal means "fat or gross" http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/2387?rskey=6p9fb2&result=1&isAdvanced=false#'>http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/2387?rskey=6p9fb2&result=1&isAdvanced=false# (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word liger
Is not the mounted liger to which you refer now situated in the Monte L. Bean Museum at Brigham Young University?
June 27, 2011
biocon commented on the user sionnach
In the "About me" section of my profile, I have provided information about the accessibility of the citations that I have made in Comments section of various pages (screens) on words.
June 27, 2011
biocon commented on the word ornithophile
Ornithophile means 1. a lover of birds; 2. (ecol.) a plant that is pollinated by birds (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the user Wordplayer
Thank you. I added hernia to Verba Tuberum. The English definition of hernia is an expansion of the Latin one (i.e. rupture).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the user hernesheir
Are you male?
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word logoi
Logoi is plural of logos.
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word sylvestrian
Sylvestrian means "belonging to or found in woods; sylvan, rustic" http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/196178?rskey=PtBFTp&result=1&isAdvanced=false#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/196178?rskey=PtBFTp&result=1&isAdvanced=false#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word silvester
Silvester is a variant of sylvestrian.
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word sylvester
Sylvester is a variant of sylvestrian.
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word silvestrian
Silvestrian is a variant of sylvestrian (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word logodaedalus
Logodaedalus means "one who is cunning in words" http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/109825?rskey=rvMkFj&result=10&isAdvanced=false#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/109825?rskey=rvMkFj&result=10&isAdvanced=false#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word logodiarrhe
Logodiarrhe means "a flux or flow of words" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word linguipotence
Linguipotence means "? Mastery with the tongue, or of languages" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word silvatic
Silvatic is a variant of sylvatic (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemorosity
Nemorosity means "the fact or condition of being full of woods or forests" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word nemorivagant
nemorivagant = that wanders in a wood or grove; forest-roving (Oxford English Dictionary). See nemorivagous.
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the user hernesheir
Hernesheir, you are the heir to brains (see hernes).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word hernes
Hernes (in entry harn) means "brain, brains" as well as "harness" http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/search?searchType=dictionary&q=hernes*&_searchBtn=Search'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/search?searchType=dictionary&q=hernes*&_searchBtn=Search (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the user hernesheir
Hey, I am a native Idahoan.
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word congress
The definition "to come together; assemble; congregate" (see above) should be under the heading of Verb.
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word magnicapitate
Since magnicaudate means having a large or long tail and magnirostrate means having a long beak, by symmetry or correspondence, magnicapitate would mean having a large head.
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word magnisonant
Magnisonant means sounding great or important http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/search?searchType=dictionary&q=magni*&_searchBtn=Search'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/search?searchType=dictionary&q=magni*&_searchBtn=Search (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word magnirostrate
Magnirostrate means having a long, strong beak (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word magnificie
Magnificie means grandeur, greatness, importance (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word magnolious
Magnolious means "magnificent, splendid, large." Slang (orig. and chiefly U.S.). Now rare http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/112357?rskey=InAMuA&result=15&isAdvanced=false#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/112357?rskey=InAMuA&result=15&isAdvanced=false#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word deturb
Deturb also means to thrust out http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/51356?redirectedFrom=deturb#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/51356?redirectedFrom=deturb#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word protuberantia
Protuberantia is an anatomical term that means protuberance, prominence, eminence. See Terminologia Anatomica — International Anatomical Terminology (1998: 11, 15).
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word tuberositas
Tuberositas (Pl. = tuberositates) means tuberosity — elevation on a bone to which at least one muscle is attached.
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
Thanks for providing me another word related to protuberance.
Spissitude should not have been in that list.
June 26, 2011
biocon commented on the word ostend
The transitive verb ostend means 1. to show, reveal, manifest, exhibit; 2. to point out, indicate directly (Oxford English Dictionary). Cf. ostend..
June 25, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
Thank you for your informative response to my question.
June 25, 2011
biocon commented on the word cavous
Cavous means hollow, concave (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
Thank you for your utile comments.
Is there any way to simultaneously insert multiple words into a Wordnik list?
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
Thank you for your comments.
What trawling software do you use?
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word oculus uterque
Oculus uterque means "each eye."
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word malace
Malace means "a calm at sea" http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/112690?rskey=vT1oba&result=48&isAdvanced=false#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/112690?rskey=vT1oba&result=48&isAdvanced=false#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the user mollusque
I have provided links to Oxford English Dictionary in an attempt to demonstrate that the words so linked have a valid source. Following each of those links, I have delineated in parentheses "Oxford English Dictionary" so that the name of the source is explicit. Most persons who are associated with an institution of higher learning are able to access Oxford English Dictionary gratis, whether or not they must provide a password.
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word mollicine
Mollicine means "of an ointment or application: that makes soft or supple" http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/120909?rskey=3OIJDS&result=7&isAdvanced=false#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/120909?rskey=3OIJDS&result=7&isAdvanced=false#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word mollicinous
Mollicinous means "that softens of mollifies" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word molliate
Molliate means "to make soft or easy" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word mollitive
Mollitive — Adjective: that makes soft or supple; emollient. Noun: a medicinal preparation used to soften or soothe the skin or other tissue, an emollient (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word ignave
Ignave signifies "slow, sluggish" (Oxford English Dictionary). 1657 Physical Dictionary Ignave, cowardly, sluggish.
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word paucis verbis
Paucis verbis means "in (with) a few words."
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word spissative
Spissative means "serving to thicken" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 24, 2011
biocon commented on the word spissy
Spissy means dense, compact (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word spissid
spissid = thick (fluid) — Oxford English Dictionary
June 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word abstrict
Abstrict (transitive and intransitive verb) means "to separate by constriction" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word diduce
Diduce means 1. trans. to pull or draw away or apart; 2. to dilate, expand, enlarge http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/52376?redirectedFrom=diduce#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/52376?redirectedFrom=diduce#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word insorb
Insorb means to "take in, absorb."
June 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word incede
Incede (intransitive verb) means "to move on, advance; to move or march with measured or stately pace (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 23, 2011
biocon commented on the word erept
Erept (transitive verb) means "to snatch away, carry off http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/63955?rskey=IdJNyS&result=3&isAdvanced=false#'>http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/63955?rskey=IdJNyS&result=3&isAdvanced=false# (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word ferula
Ferula means (1) Bot. a genus of plants; the giant fennel; (2) a cane, rod, or other instrument of punishment, esp. a flat piece of wood (see ferule n. 2); fig. school discipline (from the use of the fennel-stalk in Roman times); (3) surg. a long splint http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/69512?redirectedFrom=ferula#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/69512?redirectedFrom=ferula#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word rudicle
Rudicle is a wooden spoon spoon; a spatula http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/168518?rskey=M84Mob&result=1&isAdvanced=false#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/168518?rskey=M84Mob&result=1&isAdvanced=false#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word vergiform
Vergiform means (1) of the feet of certain crustaceans; (2) resembling a rod; rod-like http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/222492?rskey=3MSiRp&result=34&isAdvanced=false#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/222492?rskey=3MSiRp&result=34&isAdvanced=false#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word scyphate
Scyphate means (1) of a coin (esp. from the late Byzantine Empire); (2) having the shape of a shallow bowl; concave, cup-shaped (Oxford English Dictionary).
Scyphate means shaped like a cup.
June 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word fodient
According to Oxford English Dictionary, fodient means (1) digging, burrowing; (2) a burrowing animal.
June 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word erump
Erump means "to break out as an eruption" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 22, 2011
biocon commented on the word argutious
Argutious means "subtile, witty, of deep-reach, full of words" http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/10681?rskey=05Npky&result=5&isAdvanced=false#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/10681?rskey=05Npky&result=5&isAdvanced=false#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word concipient
Concipient means "that conceives, conceiving" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word benefaction
This word is also a verb meaning "to endow with a benefaction" http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/viewdictionaryentry/Entry/17664'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/viewdictionaryentry/Entry/17664 (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word benefact
This word means "a good deed or benefit" http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/viewdictionaryentry/Entry/17661'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/viewdictionaryentry/Entry/17661 (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word benefice
Benefice also means (1) a good deed, kindness, favour; a grace or ‘indulgence.’ Obs; (2) favorable influence or operation; advantage, favor, protection, benefit. Obs. exc. Hist. http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/viewdictionaryentry/Entry/17677'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/viewdictionaryentry/Entry/17677 (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word griseous
The fundamental definition of griseous is gray, and that is its definition in zoology and botany http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/81604?redirectedFrom=griseous#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/81604?redirectedFrom=griseous#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 21, 2011
biocon commented on the word amarine
Amarine also means "bitter, sour" http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/6014?rskey=LpmyXc&result=13&isAdvanced=false#eid'>http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/6014?rskey=LpmyXc&result=13&isAdvanced=false#eid (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word amaricate
Amaricate means "to embitter, irritate" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word amarulent
Amarulent means full of bitterness (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word pollent
Pollent means powerful, strong (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 20, 2011
biocon commented on the word notae
Notae constitutes the plural of "nota." Nota (n.) signifies "a mark, sign, or symbol; †a stigma (obs.) (Oxford English Dictionary, online).
June 17, 2011
biocon commented on the word nota
In addition, nota (n.) signifies 1. a mark, sign, or symbol; 2. a stigma (obs.) (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 14, 2011
biocon commented on the word interscapilium
See interscapulum.
June 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word interscapulum
Interscapulum is a variant of the fundamental word, interscapilium http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/98286?redirectedFrom=interscapilium#eid'>http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/98286?redirectedFrom=interscapilium#eid (Oxford English Dictionary – online).
June 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word notate
The definition "marked with spots or lines; variegated" constitutes an adjective http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/unabridged'>http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/unabridged (also, Oxford English Dictionary online).
June 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word gross
Gross also means thick (dense, thick) http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/unabridged?va=gross&x=0&y=0'>http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/unabridged?va=gross&x=0&y=0.
June 10, 2011
biocon commented on the word brunnescent
Brunnescent is a veritable word http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/unabridged?va=brunnescent&x=0&y=0'>http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/unabridged?va=brunnescent&x=0&y=0
June 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word caeruleous
See Wordnik entry for ceruleous: "Cerulean. Also spelled cæruleous."
June 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word albid
Albid denotes "whitish" (Oxford English Dictionary).
June 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word candid
If you are unable to access Webster's Third New International Dictionary online (unabridged.merriam-webster.com) or Oxford English Dictionary online, you can inspect Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/candid'>http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/candid to view "white" as one of the definitions of "candid." Webster's Third New International Dictionary does not regard "candid" as archaic or obsolete.
I am a biologist who presently uses candid to mean white.
June 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word candid
Yes, candid does mean white in English. See Webster's Third New International Dictionary ( Unabridgedhttp://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/unabridged?va=candid ) and the Oxford English Dictionary ( http://www.oed.com.proxygsu-way1.galileo.usg.edu/view/Entry/26968?redirectedFrom=candid#eid ).
June 3, 2011
biocon commented on the word virid
Most dictionaries do not signify that the meaning "green" for virid is obsolete.
June 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word candid
Candid also means white.
June 2, 2011
biocon commented on the word alar
The examples of the use of "alar" in sentences involve misspellings of other words.
May 28, 2011
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