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 incisor incisor /ˌɪnˈsaɪzɝ/

noun

  1. A tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws  ( incisor )
    a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws
     Incisors are the front teeth that are used for biting and cutting food
    Incisors are the front teeth that are used for biting and cutting food


 oedema oedema /ɪˈdiːmə/

noun

  1. [Canadian, British] Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities  ( dropsy , hydrops , oedema [Canadian, British] , edema [ N. American] )
    swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
     The patient was prescribed medication to reduce the edema in her legs.
    The patient was prescribed medication to reduce the edema in her legs.


 Dryopteris thelypteris Dryopteris thelypteris /draɪˈɒptərɪs θɛˈlɪptərɪs/

noun

  1. Fern having pinnatifid fronds and growing in wet places; cosmopolitan in north temperate regions  ( Dryopteris thelypteris , marsh fern , Thelypteris palustris )
    fern having pinnatifid fronds and growing in wet places; cosmopolitan in north temperate regions


 Herschelian telescope Herschelian telescope /hɝːˈʃɛliən ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/

noun

  1. A reflecting telescope with the mirror slightly tilted to throw the image to the side where it can be viewed  ( Herschelian telescope , off-axis reflector )
    a reflecting telescope with the mirror slightly tilted to throw the image to the side where it can be viewed