a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale, with resonators to help with the sound quality
X ray
Noun
a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays
X ray
Noun
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
X-ray
Noun
a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays
X-ray
Noun
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
Xerox
Noun
a duplicator (trade mark Xerox) that copies graphic matter by the action of light on an electrically charged photoconductive insulating surface in which the latent image is developed with a resinous powder
xerographic copier
Noun
a duplicator that copies graphic matter by the action of light on an electrically charged photoconductive insulating surface in which the latent image is developed with a resinous powder
xerox
Noun
a copy made by a xerographic printer
xerox
Verb
reproduce by xerography
X-OR circuit
Noun
gate for exclusive OR
XOR circuit
Noun
gate for exclusive OR
XOR gate
Noun
gate for exclusive OR, used in circuit design
xiphoid process
Noun
smallest of the three parts of the breastbone
xenograft
Noun
tissue from an animal of one species used as a temporary graft, as in cases of severe burns, on an individual of another species
x-axis
Noun
the horizontal axis in a plane coordinate system
xenolith
Noun
a piece of rock of different origin from the igneous rock in which it is embedded
xylophonist
Noun
someone who plays a xylophone
xenogenesis
Noun
the production of offspring that is distinct from either parent
xerophyte
Noun
plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water
xerophytic plant
Noun
plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water
xerophile
Noun
plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water
xerophilous plant
Noun
plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water
xylem
Noun
the woody part of plants: the supporting and water-conducting tissue, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels
xanthelasma
Noun
xanthoma of the eyelids
xanthoma
Noun
a skin problem marked by the development of irregular yellow nodules on the eyelids, neck and back
xanthoma disseminatum
Noun
rare chronic xanthoma of adults in which orange or brownish papules develop on many surfaces of the body
xanthomatosis
Noun
widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees)
xanthoma multiplex
Noun
widespread yellowish deposits of cholesterol, found especially on the elbows and knees
xanthosis
Noun
an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin
xenophobia
Noun
a fear of foreigners or strangers
xanthopsia
Noun
visual defect in which objects appear to have a yellowish hue
xerotes
Noun
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid, especially water
xeroderma
Noun
a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin
xerodermia
Noun
a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin
xeroderma pigmentosum
Noun
a rare genetic condition characterized by an eruption of exposed skin occurring in childhood and photosensitivity with severe sunburn
xerophthalmia
Noun
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes
xerophthalmus
Noun
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes
xeroma
Noun
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes
xerostomia
Noun
abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva
xanthemia
Noun
excess carotene in the blood stream
xenon
Noun
a colorless, odorless, inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts