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Resembling the normal tissues; as, histoid tumors.

Pertaining to histology, or to the microscopic structure of the tissues of living organisms. -- His`to*log"ic*al*ly, adv.

al science, which treats of the minute (microscopic) structure of animal and vegetable tissues; -- called also histiology.

The decay and dissolution of the organic tissues and of the blood.

Of or pertaining to histolysis, or the degeneration of tissues.

The science which treats of the laws relating to organic tissues, their formation, development, functions, etc.

The dissection of organic tissues.

ollection of authorized, printed sermons, to be read by ministers in churches, esp. one issued in the time of Edward VI., and a second, issued in the reign of Elizabeth; -- both books being certified to contain a "godly and wholesome doctrine."

The formation of homologous tissues.

In a hot or fiery manner; ardently; vehemently; violently; hastily; as, a hotly pursued.

To set on the chase; to incite to pursuit; as, to hounda dog at a hare; to hound on pursuers. Abp. Bramhall.

ing or vociferation. Hue and cry (Law), a loud outcry with which felons were anciently pursued, and which all who heard it were obliged to take up, joining in the pursuit till the malefactor was taken; in later usage, a written proclamation issued on the escape of a felon from prison, requiring all persons to aid in re…

nowledge or wisdom of men; as, the present prospects, humanly speaking, promise a happy issue. Sir W. Raleigh.

To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for sport or exercise; as, to hunt a deer. Like a dog, he hunts in dreams. Tennyson.

lucid fluid, found in various parts of the bodies of animals, but unconnected with the tissues. It is usually formed by parasitic worms, esp. by larval tapeworms, as Echinococcus and Coenurus. See these words in the Vocabulary. Hydatid of Morgagni (Anat.), one of the small pedunculated bodies found between the testicle…

The property possessed by vegetable tissues of absorbing or discharging moisture according to circumstances.

A layer of tissue beneath the epidermis in plants, and performing the physiological function of strengthening the epidermal tissue. In phanerogamous plants it is developed as collenchyma.

in and uric acid, widely distributed through the animal body, but especially in muscle tissue; -- called also sarcin, sarkin.

atize. The marriage should only be dissolved for the future, without illegitimating the issue. Bp. Burnet.

To institute and prosecute a suit against, in court; to sue or prosecute at law; hence, to accuse; to impeach.