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peritomist (medicine) and fusion (iou)


peritomist (medicine)


peritomist
<specialist> One who performs circumcision.


fusion (iou)



fusion noun. M16.
[French, or Latin fusio(n-), from fus- pa. ppl stem of fundere pour: see FUSE verb1, -ION.]
The action or process of melting by means of intense heat; the state of fluidity as a result of being heated. M16.
b. A fused mass. E19.
The union, blending, or bonding together as one whole of different things (as) by melting. L18.
J. Rosenberg As in all his greatest works, one feels here a fusion of the real with the visionary. F. Hoyle There were widespread fusions which eventually formed the pieces into a single continent.
b. The coalition of political parties or factions. M19.
c. Physiology & Psychology. [translating German Verschmelzung.] A blending of separate stimuli (e.g. on each eye) into a unitary experience; the process whereby a succession of similar stimuli produces a continuous effect. L19.
Physics. The union of atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, usu. with release of energy; this process as a source of energy. M20.
Music in which elements of more than one popular style are combined. L20.
attrib.: M. Syal It was Martin who brought Home the latest fusion CDs.
attrib. Designating Food or Cooking which incorporates elements of both eastern and western cuisine. L20.
Comb.: fusion bomb a bomb deriving its energy from nuclear fusion; spec. a hydrogen bomb; fusion weld: made by melting and joining the metal without the application of pressure.
fusional adjective of or pertaining to fusion; spec. in Linguistics (of a language) inflecting: E20.
fusionist noun & adjective (a) noun a person who strives for coalition between political parties, factions, etc.; (b) adjective of or pertaining to fusionists; supporting political fusion: M19.