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rhytidosis (medicine)


rhytidosis


1. Wrinkling of the face to a degree disproportionate to age.

2. Laxity and wrinkling of the cornea, an indication of approaching death.

Synonym: rutidosis.

Origin: G. A wrinkling, fr. Rhytis, a wrinkle, + -osis, condition


uncipressure (medicine)


uncipressure
Arrest of haemorrhage from a cut artery by pressure with a blunt hook.

Origin: L. Uncus, hook