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afferent |
bearing or leading toward a central organ or part, as nerves that conduct impulses to the spinal column or as veins that carry blood to the heart. |
Alzheimer's disease |
a severe, progressive disease that causes the brain cells to degenerate, often leading to dementia. |
ascent |
a way leading up; upward slope. [1/2 definitions] |
background |
historical or social conditions or events leading up to, or being present during, a given situation or event. [1/5 definitions] |
backward |
with the back part or back side first or leading. [1/4 definitions] |
baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
baton |
a thin rod or stick used by a conductor in leading an orchestra. [1/3 definitions] |
billet2 |
the part of a strap that passes through a buckle, or the loop or pocket that secures the leading edge of the strap. [1/4 definitions] |
bracket creep |
(informal) an increase in income leading to one's placement in a higher tax bracket, sometimes resulting in a net decrease in income as a result of higher tax rates and inflation. |
cassette |
a compact case for film, or audio or video tape, used to facilitate leading a camera or recorder. |
commanding |
leading or dominating in size or position. [1/3 definitions] |
companionway |
a stairway or ladder leading from one deck of a ship to another. |
conditioned response |
a response elicited by repeated presentation of a stimulus not normally connected with the response together with one that is, leading the subject eventually to respond to the first stimulus when it is presented alone. |
consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
continental shelf |
the edge of a continent that is below water. Just beyond the continental shelf lies a steep slope leading down to the ocean floor. |
cutting edge |
the leading position; forefront; vanguard. [1/2 definitions] |
dean |
the senior or leading member of some group. [1/4 definitions] |
demerit |
a mark made on a person's record because of some fault, misconduct, offense, or failure, often leading to punishment or a loss of privileges. [1/2 definitions] |
diagnosis |
in biology, an exact description leading to a classification. [1/4 definitions] |
divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. [1/2 definitions] |
dominant |
most in control; ruling; leading. [1/4 definitions] |
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