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acute angle |
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an angle less than 90 degrees but more than 0 degrees |
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absolute scale |
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a temperature scale that defines absolute zero as 0 degrees |
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angle of dip |
Noun
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(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon |
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acute triangle |
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a triangle whose interior angles are all acute |
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antipode |
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direct opposite |
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acute-angled triangle |
Noun
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a triangle whose interior angles are all acute |
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azimuth |
Noun
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the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian |
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attorney-client relation |
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the responsibility of a lawyer to act in the best interests of the client |
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academic relation |
Noun
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a professional relation between instructors and those they instruct |
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angular shape |
Noun
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a shape having one or more sharp angles |
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additive inverse |
Noun
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(mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero |
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affaire |
Noun
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a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship |
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amour |
Noun
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a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship |
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allopatry |
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the occurrence of related organisms in separate geographical areas with no overlap |
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awayness |
Noun
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the state of being elsewhere than in particular place |
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astigmatism |
Noun
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(optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point |
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astigmatism |
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(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea |
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astigmia |
Noun
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(optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point |
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astigmia |
Noun
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(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea |
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acantha |
Noun
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any sharply pointed projection |
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angle of view |
Noun
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the angle included by a photographic lens |
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armistice |
Noun
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a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms |
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actuality |
Noun
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the state of actually existing objectively |
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anarchy |
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a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) |
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acquaintanceship |
Noun
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a relationship less intimate than friendship |
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anaclisis |
Noun
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relationship marked by strong dependence on others |
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acardia |
Noun
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congenital absence of the heart (as in the development of some monsters) |
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acephalia |
Noun
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absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters) |
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acephaly |
Noun
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absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters) |
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acephalism |
Noun
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absence of the head, commonly used in medicine |
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acidosis |
Noun
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abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues |
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acidemia |
Noun
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a blood disorder characterized by an increased concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which falls below 7 on the pH scale) |
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alkalemia |
Noun
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a blood disorder characterized by a lower concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood (which rises above 7.45 on the pH scale) |
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alkalinuria |
Noun
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a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline |
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alkaluria |
Noun
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a condition in which the urine (which is normally slightly acidic) is alkaline |
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alkalosis |
Noun
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abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues |
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acorea |
Noun
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absence of the pupil in an eye |
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acromicria |
Noun
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abnormally small extremities (underdeveloped fingers and toes) |
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acromikria |
Noun
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abnormally small extremities (underdeveloped fingers and toes) |
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acromphalus |
Noun
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abnormal protrusion of the navel |
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agalactia |
Noun
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a condition in which milk is not secreted in the mother's breasts after her child has been delivered |
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agalactosis |
Noun
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a condition in which milk is not secreted in the mother's breasts after her child has been delivered |
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amastia |
Noun
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absence of the mammary glands (either through surgery or developmental defect) |
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ankylosis |
Noun
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abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint |
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anchylosis |
Noun
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abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint |
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aneuploidy |
Noun
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an abnormality involving a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number (one chromosome set is incomplete) |
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anorchism |
Noun
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absence of one of both testes |
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anorchidism |
Noun
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absence of one of both testes |
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anorchia |
Noun
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absence of one of both testes |
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anesthesia |
Noun
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loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness |