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acquired eccentric relation (medicine) and earwig (medicine)


acquired eccentric relation (medicine)


acquired eccentric relation


An eccentric relation that is assumed by habit in order to bring the teeth into occlusion.


earwig (medicine)


earwig


1. <zoology> Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.

2. <zoology> In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, especially. Of the genus Geophilus.

Both insects are so called from the supposition that they creep into the human ear.

3. A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.

Origin: AS. Earwicga; eare ear + wicga beetle, worm: cf. Prov. E. Erri-wiggle.

Source: Websters Dictionary


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