n.
n.
n. See Affluxion. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. ad- + maxillary. ] (Anat.) Near to the maxilla or jawbone. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL. See Aëro-; Taxis. ] (Bacteriology) The positive or negative stimulus exerted by oxygen on aërobic and anaërobic bacteria. --
adj.
n. [ L. affixio, fr. affigere. ] Affixture. [ Obs. ] T. Adams. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act of flowing towards; afflux. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL.; a- not + Gr.
n. (Med.) An antidote against poison; a counterpoison. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster + AS ]
a. [ Gr.
n. [ Gr.
n.
a. [ L. amplexus, p. p. of amplecti to encircle, to embrace + caulis stem: cf. F. amplexicaule. ] (Bot.) Clasping or embracing a stem, as the base of some leaves. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. sn>1. [ Gr.
The cascade of events is triggered by binding of the foreign antigen to immunoglobulin E and release of mediators such as histamine, bradykinin, serotonin, and slow-reacting substance from mast cells. It involves more than one organ system. The most commonly involved organs are skin, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Anaphylaxis is manifested by a range of signs and symptoms including pruritus, urticaria, itching, dyspnea, abdominal pain and cardiovascular collapse (shock). A severe form of the reaction is called anaphylactic shock. [ Stedman ] [ PJC + AS ]
n. [ L. annexio a tying to, connection: cf. F. annexion. ] Annexation. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An annexationist. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.
n. [ NL.; Gr.
adj. [ NL.; Gr.
n. (Med.) A displacement forward of an organ, esp. the uterus, in such manner that its axis is bent upon itself. T. G. Thomas.
n. [ L. anxietudo. ] The state of being anxious; anxiety. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
a. [ L. anxius, fr. angere to cause pain, choke; akin to Gr.
The sweet of life, from which
God hath bid dwell far off all anxious cares. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
He sneers alike at those who are anxious to preserve and at those who are eager for reform. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
Anxious is followed by
adv. In an anxious manner; with painful uncertainty; solicitously. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being anxious; great solicitude; anxiety. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_;. ] Full demonstration. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. approximatus, p. p. of approximare to approach; ad + proximare to come near. See Proximate. ]
Approximate quantities (Math.),
v. t.
To approximate the inequality of riches to the level of nature. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
The telescope approximates perfection. J. Morse. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To draw; to approach. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With approximation; so as to approximate; nearly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. approximation, LL. approximatio. ]
The largest capacity and the most noble dispositions are but an approximation to the proper standard and true symmetry of human nature. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. approximatif. ] Approaching; approximate. --
n. One who, or that which, approximates. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
adj.
a. (Med.) Relating to apyrexy. “Apyrexial period.” Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
a. Of or relating to asphyxia;
v. t. To bring to a state of asphyxia; to suffocate. [ Used commonly in the past pple. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act of causing asphyxia; a state of asphyxia. [ 1913 Webster ]