ascites | (noun) accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity | - |
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crudites | (noun) raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip | - |
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infinitesimal | (adjective) infinitely or immeasurably small | Synonyms: minute |
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(noun) (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit | - |
politesse | (noun) courtesy towards women | Synonyms: chivalry, gallantry |
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pyrites | (noun) any of various metallic-looking sulfides (of which pyrite is the commonest) | - |
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sprites | (noun) atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves) | Synonyms: red sprites |
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tympanites | (noun) distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity | - |
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