| biodynamic2 |
the branch of biology dealing with the motion of living organisms. [1/2 definitions] |
| biomedicine |
the branch of medicine concerned with human survival and functioning in abnormal environmental conditions. |
| biophysics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of biology in which the principles and methods of physics are applied to the study of biological forms and processes. |
| botany |
the branch of biological science that deals with the classification and study of plants. [1/4 definitions] |
| bough |
a branch of a tree, esp. a main branch. |
| brain imaging |
the branch of medicine that deals with producing images of the brain and nervous system; neuroimaging. [1/2 definitions] |
| branchless |
combined form of branch. |
| brier1 |
a thorny branch or stem. [1/2 definitions] |
| bryology |
the branch of botany dealing with mosses and liverworts. |
| capuchin |
(cap.) a Roman Catholic monk belonging to a branch of the Franciscan order whose members observe strict vows of poverty and austerity. [1/3 definitions] |
| cavalry |
troops mounted on horseback or in armored carriers or helicopters, or the branch of military service composed of such troops. |
| Celtic |
a group of Indo-European languages that includes Irish and Scots Gaelic and Manx in one branch and the Brythonic languages in another. [1/2 definitions] |
| chapter |
a branch of a club or other organization. [1/4 definitions] |
| charter |
a document issued by a government or other central authority, permitting the organization of a corporation, branch, or other subordinate body. [1/7 definitions] |
| checks and balances |
a governmental mechanism of self-regulation provided for in the U.S. and other constitutions, by which the powers of each branch of government are limited by powers vested in another branch of government. |
| cicatrix |
the scar left when a stem or branch is detached from its parent tree or plant. [1/2 definitions] |
| civics |
(used with a sing. verb) a branch of political science that deals with the rights and duties of citizens and with civic matters. |
| civil engineering |
the branch of engineering concerned with designing, building, or repairing roads, bridges, tunnels, and other public works. |
| civil servant |
one who works for a civil service; that is, one who works within a branch of government administration other than legislative, judicial, or military. Civil servants are not elected or appointed; they are hired based on merit, often as judged by an exam. |
| civil service |
any branch of government administration that is not part of the legislative, judicial, or military services. [1/3 definitions] |
| comedy |
the branch of writing devoted to such work. [1/4 definitions] |