Histology :: Histology (n.) That branch of biological science, which treats of the minute (microscopic) structure of animal and vegetable tissues; -- called also histiology..
Histolysis :: Histolysis (n.) The decay and dissolution of the organic tissues and of the blood.
Histolytic :: Histolytic (a.) Of or pertaining to histolysis, or the degeneration of tissues..
Isapostolic :: Isapostolic (a.) Having equal, or almost equal, authority with the apostles of their teachings..
Mastology :: Mastology (n.) The natural history of Mammalia.
Peridiastole :: Peridiastole (n.) The almost inappreciable time which elapses between the systole and the diastole of the heart.
Peristole :: Peristole (n.) Peristaltic action, especially of the intestines..
Perisystole :: Perisystole (n.) The interval between the diastole and systole of the heart. It is perceptible only in the dying.
Pistol :: Pistol (n.) The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, -- now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. See Illust. of Revolver..
Pistole :: Pistole (n.) The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90, and in Germany and Italy nearly the same. There was an old Italian pistole worth about $5.40..