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Fluent :: Fluent (n.) A variable quantity, considered as increasing or diminishing; -- called, in the modern calculus, the function or integral..

Tangent :: Tangent (v. t.) A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion of the straight line tangent to a curve that is between the point of tangency and a given line, the given line being, for example, the axis of abscissas, or a radius of a circle produced. See Trigonometrical function, under Function..

Physiologist :: Physiologist (n.) One who is versed in the science of physiology; a student of the properties and functions of animal and vegetable organs and tissues.

Obstruction :: Obstruction (n.) The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Judge :: Judge (v. t.) To exercise the functions of a magistrate over; to govern.

Portfolio :: Portfolio (n.) Hence: The office and functions of a minister of state or member of the cabinet; as, to receive the portfolio of war; to resign the portfolio..

System :: System (n.) An assemblage of parts or organs, either in animal or plant, essential to the performance of some particular function or functions which as a rule are of greater complexity than those manifested by a single organ; as, the capillary system, the muscular system, the digestive system, etc.; hence, the whole body as a functional unity..

Coordination :: Coordination (n.) The act of coordinating; the act of putting in the same order, class, rank, dignity, etc.; as, the coordination of the executive, the legislative, and the judicial authority in forming a government; the act of regulating and combining so as to produce harmonious results; harmonious adjustment; as, a coordination of functions..

Gear :: Gear (n.) An apparatus for performing a special function; gearing; as, the feed gear of a lathe..

Rotate :: Rotate (v. i.) To perform any act, function, or operation in turn, to hold office in turn; as, to rotate in office..

Usurp :: Usurp (v. i.) To commit forcible seizure of place, power, functions, or the like, without right; to commit unjust encroachments; to be, or act as, a usurper..

Swoon :: Swoon (v. i.) To sink into a fainting fit, in which there is an apparent suspension of the vital functions and mental powers; to faint; -- often with away..

Limit :: Limit (v. i.) To beg, or to exercise functions, within a certain limited region; as, a limiting friar..

Alive :: Alive (a.) Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive..

Symptom :: Symptom (n.) Any affection which accompanies disease; a perceptible change in the body or its functions, which indicates disease, or the kind or phases of disease; as, the causes of disease often lie beyond our sight, but we learn their nature by the symptoms exhibited..

Hypoderma :: Hypoderma (n.) A layer of tissue beneath the epidermis in plants, and performing the physiological function of strengthening the epidermal tissue. In phanerogamous plants it is developed as collenchyma..

Exist :: Exist (v. i.) To live; to have life or the functions of vitality; as, men can not exist water, nor fishes on land..

Prelatize :: Prelatize (v. i.) To uphold or encourage prelacy; to exercise prelatical functions.

Nephrology :: Nephrology (n.) A treatise on, or the science which treats of, the kidneys, and their structure and functions..

Vehmic :: Vehmic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, certain secret tribunals which flourished in Germany from the end of the 12th century to the middle of the 16th, usurping many of the functions of the government which were too weak to maintain law and order, and inspiring dread in all who came within their jurisdiction..

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