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One of the great divisions of fungi, containing those species in which the hymenium is completely exposed. M. J. Berkley.

A show or exhibition having a great number of scenes or views.

One of the great division of fungi, containing those species which have naked spores borne on free or only fasciculate threads. M. J. Berkley.

The Cæsarean section. See under Cæsarean.

The anatomy or dissection of fishes. [R.]

Ignominy. [R. & Obs.] I blush to think upon this ignomy. Shak.

ity. The afflicted queen would not yield, and said she would not . . . submit to such infamy. Bp. Burnet.

The act or process of cutting out a portion of the iris in order to form an artificial pupil.

Equal law or right; equal distribution of rights and privileges; similarity.

A short crowbar. See Jimmy.

A short crowbar used by burglars in breaking open doors. [Written also jemmy.]

See Celotomy.

A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the Cæsarean section.

Excision of the larynx.

The operation of cutting into the larynx, from the outside of the neck, for assisting respiration when obstructed, or for removing foreign bodies.

The operation of cutting into the larynx and the upper part of the trachea, -- a frequent operation for obstruction to breathing.

Smeared with, or consisting of, lime; viscous. "Limy snares.' Spenser.

A fainting; a swoon. Jer. Taylor.

The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in the bladder.

Consisting of loam; partaking of the nature of loam; resembling loam. Bacon.