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nable to command. Passion is the drunkeness of the mind, and, therefore, . . . not always controllable by reason. South.

Capability of being controlled.

Not controllable; uncontrollable. -- In`con*trol"la*bly, adv. South.

Incapable of being controlled; ungovernable; irresistible; as, an uncontrollable temper; uncontrollable events.

One in whom slight wounds give rise to profuse or uncontrollable bleeding.

Capability of being controlled; controllableness.

A morbid an uncontrollable craving (often periodic) for drink, esp. for alcoholic liquors; also improperly used to denote acute and chronic alcoholism.

To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant. It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. Griffith (Cuvier).

Capable of being governed, or subjected to authority; controllable; manageable; obedient. Locke.

A condition characterized by a tendency to profuse and uncontrollable hemorrhage from the slightest wounds.

Excited beyond self-control or the restraint of reason; inflamed by violent or uncontrollable desire, passion, or appetite; as, to be mad with terror, lust, or hatred; mad against political reform. It is the land of graven images, and they are mad upon their idols. Jer. 1. 88. And being exceedingly mad against them, I…

ake use of the meat or dairy products of infected cattle. Its chief symptoms in man are uncontrollable vomiting, obstinate constipation, pain, and muscular tremors. Its origin in cattle has been variously ascribed to the presence of certain plants in their food, and to polluted drinking water. -- Milk snake (Zoöl.), a…

sons using the meat or dairy products of infected cattle. Its chief symptoms in man are uncontrollable vomiting, obstinate constipation, pain, and muscular tremors. Its origin in cattle has been variously ascribed to the presence of certain plants in their food, and to polluted water.

Morbid and uncontrollable sexual desire in women, constituting a true disease.

Capable of being restrained; controllable. Sir T. Browne.

A nervous affection producing melancholy, stupor, and an uncontrollable desire to dance. It was supposed to be produced by the bite of the tarantula, and considered to be incapable of cure except by protraced dancing to appropriate music. [Written also tarentism.]