(medicine) The presence of both fluid and air in the pleural cavity
hydroxytryptamine
hydroxytryptamine
noun
(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of tryptamine, but especially 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin)
laparohysteropexy
laparohysteropexy
noun
(surgery) ventrofixation of the uterus
lexicographically
lexicographically
adv
(domain) From the perspective of lexicography.
(manner) In a lexicographical way.
(sequence) In lexicographical order.
maxillopharyngeal
maxillopharyngeal
adj
Relating to the maxilla and the pharynx.
pharyngomaxillary
pharyngomaxillary
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the pharynx and maxilla.
pneumohydrothorax
pseudoanaphylaxis
pseudoanaphylaxis
noun
A kind of anaphylaxis that does not involve an allergic reaction but is due to direct mast cell degranulation.
pseudohexagonally
pseudohexagonally
adv
In a pseudohexagonal way.
psychoprophylaxis
psychoprophylaxis
noun
(obsolete, rare) The prevention of disease by psychological means.
A method of preparing women for natural childbirth by means of special breathing, relaxation techniques and psychological conditioning, practiced without anaesthetics.