smellnoun(n.) To perceive by the olfactory nerves, or organs of smell; to have a sensation of, excited through the nasal organs when affected by the appropriate materials or qualities; to obtain the scent of; as, to smell a rose; to smell perfumes. ...
Having many nerves diverging radiately from the base; -- said of a leaf. flabellum noun (n.) A fan; especially, the fan carried before the pope on state occasions, made in ostrich and peacock feathers. flabile adjective (a.) Liable to be blown about. flaccid adjective (a.) Yielding ...
The human skeletal system is comprised of the axial skeleton (the central parts of the skeleton, including the skull, vertebral column and rib cage) and appendicular skeleton (the peripheral parts of the skeletal system, including all of the bones in the arms, legs and t...
The nerves that are affected when you have ALS are the motor neurons that provide voluntary movements and muscle power. Examples of voluntary movements are your making the effort to reach for the phone or step off a curb; these actions are controlled by the muscles in the arms and legs. Th...
(a type of skin cancer) with a BRAF V600E or V600K mutation, neurofibromatosis type 1 (a genetic disorder characterized by the development of multiple noncancerous tumors of nerves and skin [neurofibromas] and areas of abnormal skin color [pigmentation]) in children two years and above, and...
Neuritis (inflammation of nerves) Neuropathy(damage to nerves) Paresthesia(abnormal skin sensations) Convulsions Seizure Pseudotumor cerebri(on withdrawal), a condition with an increase in intracranial pressure Hiccups Abdominaldistention Nausea Increased appetite ...
Elephant, largest living land animal, characterized by its long trunk, columnar legs, and huge head with temporal glands and wide, flat ears. Elephants are grayish to brown in color, and their body hair is sparse and coarse. They are found most often in
These plugs are perfect for lily pads and are a bass-pond favorite. Let the 3/16-ounce frog pattern popper sit motionless. Pop it once, then sit still. Twist gently to move the soft skirt. Give it a while and then try again. It’s a slow game of nerves between you and the bass...
astragalaradjective(a.) Of or pertaining to the astragalus. astylaradjective(a.) Without columns or pilasters. auricularadjective(a.) Of or pertaining to the ear, or to the sense of hearing; as, auricular nerves. adjective(a.) Told in the ear, i. e., told privately; as, auricular ...
To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen; as, to brace the nerves. verb (v. t.) To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly. verb (v. t.) To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly; as, he braced himself against ...