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See Drossel. [Obs.]

Having a tendency to prevent the development of anything, especially of a disease.

Relating to electrotonus; as, the electrotonic condition of a nerve.

To cause or produce electrotonus.

Electrotonic.

a nerve, when a constant current of electricity passes through any part of it. See Anelectrotonus, and Catelectrotonus.

A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively.

One who electrotypes.

Pertaining to, or effected by means of, electrotypy.

The act or the process of making electrotypes.

The process of producing electrotype plates. See Note under Electrotype, n.

To inclose in a brothel. [Obs.] Donne.

A kind of scissors used for opening the intestinal canal, as in post-mortem examinations.

Incision of the intestines, especially in reducing certain cases of hernia.

Having wheels of the same size or diameter; having equal rotation. [R.]

A mark indicating a question; a note of interrogation.

A figure o Must I give way and room to your rash choler Shall I be frighted when a madman stares Shak.

An amorous composition or poem.

Of or pertaining to the passion of love; treating of love; amatory.

Erotic quality.