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n. 1. an astronomer who studies the physical properties of celestial bodies. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Astro- + physics. ] (Astron.) The science treating of the physical characteristics of the stars and other heavenly bodies, their chemical constitution, light, heat, atmospheres, etc. It is a branch of astronomy. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Its observations were traditionally made with the spectroscope, bolometer, etc., usually in connection with the telescope. In modern times, radiotelescopes, infrared telescopes, X-ray and gamma ray detectors and neutrino detection equipment located deep underground are all put into service to observe and test theories about astronomical phenomena. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]

n. 1. the concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

‖n. [ Astro- + Gr. fyton a plant. ] (Zool.) A genus of ophiurans having the arms much branched. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. atrophia, Gr. &unr_;; 'a priv. + &unr_; to nourish: cf. F. atrophie. ] A wasting away from lack of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ p. p. Atrophied ] To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To waste away; to dwindle. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; nourishing, healthy; e'y^ well + &unr_; to nourish. ] (Med.) Healthy nutrition; soundless as regards the nutritive functions. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; to turn inside out; &unr_; = &unr_; out + &unr_; to turn. ] (Med.) The eversion or turning out of any organ, or of its inner surface; as, exstrophy of the eyelid or of the bladder. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. "ype`r over, beyond + &unr_; nourishment, fr. &unr_; to nourish: cf. F. hypertrophie.] (Med. & Biol.) A condition of overgrowth or excessive development of an organ or part; -- the opposite of atrophy. [1913 Webster]

n. [ L. orphanotrophium, Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; an orphan + &unr_; to feed, bring up. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A hospital for orphans. [ R. ] A. Chalmers. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of supporting orphans. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. paidotrofi`a, fr. pai^s, paido`s, a child + tre`fein to nourish: cf. F. pédotrophie. ] The art of nourishing children properly. [ 1913 Webster ]