n. [ Gr.
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; the side + &unr_; the neck. ] (Zool.) A group of fresh-water turtles in which the neck can not be retracted, but is bent to one side, for protection. The
n. [ Gr.
‖n. [ NL. ] (Med.) A disease of adults, characterized by a diffuse rigidity and hardness of the skin. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL. ] (Zool.) The stony corals; the Madreporaria. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.)
‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr.