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The eliminant of the n partial differentials of any homogenous function of n variables. See Eliminant.

by the division of the parent cell. In this process, the cell nucleus undergoes peculiar differentiations and changes, as shown in the figure (see also Karyokinesis). At the same time the protoplasm of the cell becomes gradually constricted by a furrow transverse to the long axis of the nuclear spindle, followed, on t…

ndefinitely small distance. In the calculus, element is sometimes used as synonymous with differential.

c equation; a transcendental equation; an exponential equation; a logarithmic equation; a differential equation, etc.

ly small and constant period of time; the rate of variation of a fluent; an incerement; a differential. (b) pl.

ing the intensity of an electric current, usually by the deflection of a magnetic needle. Differential galvanometer. See under Differental, a. -- Sine galvanometer, Cosine galvanometer, Tangent galvanometer (Elec.), a galvanometer in which the sine, cosine, or tangent respectively, of the angle through which the needl…

In ontogony, differentiation of male and female individuals from embryos having the same rudimentary sexual organs.

Having the teeth differentiated into incisors, canines, and molars, as in man; -- opposed to homodont.

from the same embryonic systems into which the secondary unit (gastrula or plant enbryo) differentiates.

cover. Hunter's room, the lunation after the harvest moon. -- Hunter's screw (Mech.), a differential screw, so named from the inventor. See under Differential.

iv. 8. Infinitesimal increment (Math.), an infinitesimally small variation considered in Differential Calculus. See Calculus. -- Method of increments (Math.), a calculus founded on the properties of the successive values of variable quantities and their differences or increments. It differs from the method of fluxion…

are strong on both sides. Bacon. Indifferent tissue (Anat.), the primitive, embryonic, undifferentiated tissue, before conversion into connective, muscular, nervous, or other definite tissue.

An expression which, being differentiated, will produce a given differential. See differential Differential, and Integration. Cf. Fluent. Elliptic integral, one of an important class of integrals, occurring in the higher mathematics; -- so called because one of the integrals expresses the length of an arc of an ellipse…

The operation of finding the primitive function which has a given function for its differential coefficient. See Integral.

One of the methods by which the various germinal layers of the ovum are differentiated.

A determining feature; a distinguishing characteristic a differentia.

row; of the same breadth throughout, except at the extremities; as, a linear leaf. Linear differential (Math.), an equation which is of the first degree, when the expression which is equated to zero is regarded as a function of the dependent variable and its differential coefficients. -- Linear equation (Math.), an eq…

A characteristic or essential attribute; a differential.

f independent, isolated cells found in the mesoderm, while the germ layers are undergoing differentiation.

Ready to obey; reverent; differential; also, servilely submissive.