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vanadic (medicine)


vanadic
<chemistry> Pertaining to, or obtained from, vanadium; containing vanadium; specifically distinguished those compounds in which vanadium has a relatively higher valence as contrasted with the vanadious compounds; as, vanadic oxide.

<chemistry> Vanadic acid, an acid analogous to phosphoric acid, not known in the free state but forming a well-known series of salts.

Source: Websters Dictionary


Flap (medicine)


flap


Anything broad and limber that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved; as, the flap of a garment. "A cartilaginous flap upon the opening of the larynx." (Sir T. Browne)

2. A hinged leaf, as of a table or shutter.

3. The motion of anything broad and loose, or a stroke or sound made with it; as, the flap of a sail or of a wing.

4. <veterinary> A disease in the lips of horses. Flap tile, a tile with a bent up portion, to turn a corner or catch a drip.

<mechanics> Flap valve, a valve which opens and shuts upon one hinged side; a clack valve.

Origin: OE. Flappe, flap, blow, bly-flap; cf. D. Flap, and E. Flap.

Source: Websters Dictionary