‖n. [ NL. ] (Med.) Same as Ectropion. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL. See Entropy. ] (Med.) The inversion or turning in of the border of the eyelids. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL.; Europe + -ium, as in aluminium. ] (Chem.) A metallic element of the rare-earth group (Lanthanide series), discovered spectroscopically by
n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_; poppy juice, dim. of &unr_; vegetable juice. ] (Chem.) The inspissated juice of the Papaver somniferum, or white poppy. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Opium is obtained from incisions made in the capsules of the plant, and the best flows from the first incision. It is imported into Europe and America chiefly from the Levant, and large quantities are sent to China from India, Persia, and other countries. It is of a brownish yellow color, has a faint smell, and bitter and acrid taste. It is a stimulant narcotic poison, which may produce hallicinations, profound sleep, or death. It is much used in medicine to soothe pain and inflammation, and is smoked as an intoxicant with baneful effects. [ 1913 Webster ]
Opium joint,
n. [ NL., fr. L. Pelops, brother of Niobe, Gr. &unr_;. ] (Chem.) A supposed new metal found in columbite, afterwards shown to be identical with columbium, or niobium. [ 1913 Webster ]