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A dissector.

The science which treats of the structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization. Let the muscles be well inserted and bound together, according to the knowledge of them which is given us by anatomy. Dryden.

The dissection of a human body, especially of a male; androtomy. Coxe.

One of the Diatomaceæ, a family of minute unicellular Algæ having a siliceous covering of great delicacy, each individual multiplying by spontaneous division. By some authors diatoms are called Bacillariæ, but this word is not in general use.

Containing two atoms.

Having a single, distinct, diagonal cleavage; -- said of crystals. Mohs.

An instrument for measuring the dilatation or expansion of a substance, especially of a fluid.

Same as Hemadynamometer.

me time; hence, the sacrifice or slaughter of any large number of victims. Slaughtered hecatombs around them bleed. Addison. More than a human hecatomb. Byron.

A name given to the old Parthenon at Athens, because measuring 100 Greek feet, probably in the width across the stylobate.

A circumscribed swelling produced by an effusion of blood beneath the skin.

Having six atoms in the molecule. [R.]

Between atoms; situated, or acting, between the atoms of bodies; as, interatomic forces.

An instrument for dividing the cornea in operations for cataract.

Consisting of, or containing, one atom; as, the molecule of mercury is monatomic.

Having five atoms in the molecule.

See Planimeter.

An instrument for measuring the amount of force exerted by the lungs in respiration.

See Spirometry.

Having more than one atom in the molecule; consisting of several atoms.