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The protoplasmic matter of which bacteria are composed.

A form of kaleidoscope.

A plant that affords shelter and food to certain species of ants which live in symbiotic relations with it. Special adaptations for this purpose exist; thus, Acacia spadicigera has large hollows thorns, and species of Cecropia have stem cavities. -- Myr`me*co*phyt"ic (#), a.

The power or act of discovering ships or land at considerable distances.

Or or relating to post-mortem examinations.

An instrument for observing the clouds and their velocity.

A Nilometer.

Not Episcopal; not pertaining to the Episcopal church or system.

One who interprets dreams.

The interpretation of dreams.

An instrument, consisting of a tube having one end open and the other end covered with a thin flexible membrance to the center of which is attached a small mirror. It is used for exhibiting upon a screen, by means of rays reflected from the mirror, the vibratory motions caused by sounds produced at the open end of the…

ve) and the interior is then examined with or without the aid of a lens. -- Oph*thal`mo*scop"ic, a.

Examination of the eye with the ophthalmoscope.

Phrenology. Fleming.

Observation of birds and their habits. [R.] De Quincey.

An instrument designed to show the condition of the superficial portions of the eye.

ving an image in correct or normal proportions; giving a flat field of view; as, an orthoscopic eyepiece.

An instrument for showing visually the changes in a varying current; an oscillograph.

Pain in the bones; a violent fixed pain in any part of a bone. -- Os`te*o*cop"ic, a.

An instrument for exhibiting the repulsive action produced by light or heat in an exhausted vessel; a modification of the radoimeter. W. Crookes.