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A recalling to mind; recollection.

A distorted image.

A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image.

Absence of sexual appetite.

Same as Antaphrodisiac. Dunglison.

An accessory process in many lumbar vertebræ.

The doctrine or practice of anarchists.

An anarch; one who advocates anarchy of aims at the overthrow of civil government.

Moving up and down; -- said of earthquake shocks.

The inosculation of vessels, or intercommunication between two or more vessels or nerves, as the cross communication between arteries or veins.

Anathematization. [Obs.] We find a law of Justinian forbidding anathematisms to be pronounced against the Jewish Hellenists. J. Taylor.

Compound interest. [R.] Bouvier.

The application of the principles of anatomy, as in art. The stretched and vivid anatomism of their [i. e., the French] great figure painters. The London Spectator.

One who is skilled in the art of anatomy, or dissection.

Hermitlike.

The practice or mode of life of an anchoret.

Stiffness or fixation of a joint; formation of a stiff joint. Dunglison.

An administration subordinate to, and in aid of, the primary or principal administration of an estate.

Hook-shaped.

Doubt; uncertainty. [Obs.] Shelford.