a. [ Gr. &unr_; center + &unr_; checking. ] (Physiol.) A term applied to the action of nerve force in the spinal center. Marshall Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to electrostatics. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Physics) That branch of science which treats of statical electricity or electric force in a state of rest. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gastro- + Gr. &unr_; roof. ] (Zool.) One of the large scales on the belly of a serpent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gastro- + Gr. &unr_; mouth. ] (Surg.) The operation of making a permanent opening into the stomach, for the introduction of food. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Petro + stearine. ] A solid unctuous material, of which candles are made. [ 1913 Webster ]