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 John Macleod John Macleod /dʒɑːn məˈklaʊd/

noun

  1. Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)  ( John James Rickard Macleod , John Macleod , Macleod )
    Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)


 parabolic geometry parabolic geometry /pærəˈbɑːlɪk dʒiːˈɑːmətri/

noun

  1. (mathematics) geometry based on Euclid's axioms  ( elementary geometry , Euclidean geometry , parabolic geometry )
    (mathematics) geometry based on Euclid's axioms


 esophagoscope esophagoscope /ɪˈsɒfəɡoʊˌskoʊp/

noun

  1. [ N. American] An optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus  ( esophagoscope [ N. American] , oesophagoscope [British] )
    an optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus


 unguiculate unguiculate /ʌnˈɡwɪkjʊlət/

adjective

  1. Having or resembling claws or nails  ( unguiculate , unguiculated )
    having or resembling claws or nails
     Unguiculate animals
    unguiculate animals
     An unguiculate flower petal
    an unguiculate flower petal

noun

  1. A mammal having nails or claws  ( unguiculate , unguiculate mammal )
    a mammal having nails or claws