| aneroid barometer |
a barometer that uses a thin metal disk covering a partial vacuum, such that a change in atmospheric pressure results in a corresponding change in the shape of the disk and moves the indicator needle. |
| anesthesia |
complete or partial inability to perceive bodily sensation such as pain. [2 definitions] |
| anesthesiologist |
a doctor who specializes in anesthesiology. |
| anesthesiology |
the science, study, and practice of applying anesthetics. |
| anesthetic |
a drug that causes anesthesia in the whole body or in a localized area. [2 definitions] |
| anesthetist |
a person, usu. a doctor or nurse, trained to administer gas or drugs that cause lack of sensation or loss of consciousness. |
| anesthetize |
to render unable to perceive bodily sensations such as pain, esp. with an anesthetic. |
| aneurysm |
a dilation in a particular part of an artery caused by weakness in the vessel wall. |
| anew |
once again; afresh. [2 definitions] |
| a new lease on life |
an opportunity to live a happier life because of improved circumstances. |
| angary |
the legal right of a state or nation at war to seize, destroy, or otherwise use the property of a neutral state, provided proper compensation is made. |
| angel |
in certain theologies, a spiritual being acting as a servant or messenger of God, often represented as a human figure with wings and a halo. [3 definitions] |
| angelfish |
any of several types of related tropical fishes having bright colors, winglike fins, and short, circular bodies. |
| angel food cake |
a light white sponge cake made of beaten egg whites, cream of tartar, flour, and sugar. |
| angelic |
of, concerning, or consisting of an angel or angels. [2 definitions] |
| angelica |
any of several types of related plants having clusters of small flowers and a distinctive aroma, often used in cookery and medicine. |
| Angelus |
(often l.c.) a prayer recited by some Roman Catholics at morning, noon, and night in memory of the Annunciation. [2 definitions] |
| anger |
strong emotion characterized by indignation, dislike, and belligerence; rage; wrath. [4 definitions] |
| angerless |
combined form of anger. |
| angina |
a condition or disease marked by inflammation of the throat, spasmodic pain, and a sensation of suffocation. [2 definitions] |
| angina pectoris |
severe recurrent pain in the chest caused by a sudden decrease in the amount of blood flowing to the heart muscle. |