GLOSSARY 



[Many words that are defined or explained as they occur in the text of this book, 

 or the meaning of which is readily understood, have been omitted in this Glossary.] 



Ab-do'men (Lat. abdo, abdere, to conceal). The largest cavity of the body, 

 containing the liver, stomach, intestines, and other organs. 



Ab-duc'tor (Lat. abducere^\.Q draw from). A muscle which draws from the 

 median line of the body or other median line. 



Ab-sor'bent (Lat. absorbere, to suck up). An organ or part that absorbs; 

 a lymphatic vessel. 



Ab-sorp'tion. The process of sucking up nutritive or waste matters by 

 the blood vessels or lymphatics. 



Ac-com / mo-da / tion of the eye. The alteration in the shape of the crystal- 

 line lens, which adjusts the eye for near vision. 



Ac-e-tab'u-lum (Lat. acetabulum, a small vinegar cup). The cup-shaped 

 cavity of the innominate bone which receives the head of the femur. 



A-cro'mi-on (Gr. Axpov, the tip, and w/xos, the shoulder). The part of the 

 scapula forming the tip of the shoulder. 



Ad-duc'tor (Lat. adducerc, to draw to). A muscle which draws towards the 

 median line of the body or other median line. 



Af'fer-ent (Lat. ad, to, and ferre, to convey). Vessels or nerves carrying 

 the contents or impulses towards the center. 



Al-bu'men (Lat. albus, white). Formerly used as a synonym for proteid, 

 now rarely used. 



Al-bu'min (Lat. albus, white). A class of proteids, as egg-albumin, serum- 

 albumin, etc. 



Al-bu / mi-nu / ri-a. Presence of albumen in the urine. 



Al-i-men'ta-ry (Lat. alimentum, food). Pertaining to aliment, or food. 



Al-i-men'ta-ry ca-nal' (Lat. alimentum). The digestive tube from the lips 

 to the end of the rectum. 



Arka-li (Arabic al kali, soda-ash). Certain substances, such as soda, 

 potash, and the like, which unite with acids to form salts. 



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