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Producing vomiting or expectoration. -- n.

Characterized by, or connected with, insensibility; as, an anæsthetic effect or operation.

The separation of a compound substance, by chemical processes, into its constituents, with a view to ascertain either (a) what elements it contains, or (b) how much of each element is present. The former is called qualitative, and the latter quantitative analysis.

A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration.

The art of operation of restoring lost parts or the normal shape by the use of healthy tissue.

Relating to respiration.

Old; that has been of long duration; of long standing; of great age; as, an ancient forest; an ancient castle. "Our ancient bickerings." Shak. Remove not the ancient landmarks, which thy fathers have set. Prov. xxii. 28. An ancient man, strangely habited, asked for quarters. Scott.

or digestion; by giving carbonic acid to the air and taking oxygen in the process of respiration; and by increasing in motive power or active aggressive force with progress to maturity.

tau cross with a loop at the top, used as an attribute or sacred emblem, symbolizing generation or enduring life. Called also crux ansata.

g exists, so that the name can no longer be applied to it; as, the annihilation of a corporation.

ny notable event took place, or is wont to be celebrated; as, the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Alliteration. [Obs.] Tyrwhitt.

To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration. Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his [Aaron's] head and anoint him. Exod. xxix. 7. Anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. 1 Kings xix. 15. The Lord's Anointed, Christ or the Messiah; also, a Jewish or other k…

An abnormal condition due to deficient aëration of the blood, as in balloon sickness, mountain sickness. -- An`ox*æ"mic, *e"mic (#), a.

To speak or write in return to, as in return to a call or question, or to a speech, declaration, argument, or the like; to reply to (a question, remark, etc.); to respond to. She answers him as if she knew his mind. Shak. So spake the apostate angel, though in pain: . . . And him thus answered soon his bold compeer. Mi…

Proportionate; commensurate; suitable; as, an achievement answerable to the preparation for it.

me given to that part of the Anglican liturgy for the communion, which precedes the consecration of the elements.

The science or study of human generation, or the origin and development of man.

A preparation or medicine containing antimony. Antimonial powder, a consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts phosphate of calcium; -- also called James's powder.

Checking or preventing suppuration. -- n.