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Metadiscoidal :: Metadiscoidal (a.) Discoidal by derivation; -- applied especially to the placenta of man and apes, because it is supposed to have been derived from a diffused placenta..

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) The act of tracing origin or descent, as in grammar or genealogy; as, the derivation of a word from an Aryan root..

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) The operation of deducing one function from another according to some fixed law, called the law of derivation, as the of differentiation or of integration..

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.

Revulsion :: Revulsion (n.) The act of turning or diverting any disease from one part of the body to another. It resembles derivation, but is usually applied to a more active form of counter irritation..

Derivably :: Derivably (adv.) By derivation.

Paternity :: Paternity (n.) Derivation or descent from a father; male parentage; as, the paternity of a child..

Traduction :: Traduction (n.) Derivation by descent; propagation.

Homograph :: Homograph (n.) One of two or more words identical in orthography, but having different derivations and meanings; as, fair, n., a market, and fair, a., beautiful..

Derival :: Derival (n.) Derivation.

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) That from which a thing is derived.

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) The state or method of being derived; the relation of origin when established or asserted.

Lexicology :: Lexicology (n.) The science of the derivation and signification of words; that branch of learning which treats of the signification and application of words.

Etymologist :: Etymologist (n.) One who investigates the derivation of words.

Radical :: Radical (a.) Relating, or belonging, to the root, or ultimate source of derivation; as, a radical verbal form..

Conjugate :: Conjugate (n.) A word agreeing in derivation with another word, and therefore generally resembling it in signification..

Radically :: Radically (adv.) Without derivation; primitively; essentially.

Derive :: Derive (v. t.) To trace the origin, descent, or derivation of; to recognize transmission of; as, he derives this word from the Anglo-Saxon..

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) That which is derived; a derivative; a deduction.

Derivation :: Derivation (n.) A drawing of humors or fluids from one part of the body to another, to relieve or lessen a morbid process..

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