See Also: epiplocele(medicine)
epiplocele(dictionary)

appreciation (oh) and epiplocele (iou)


appreciation (oh)



[U] pleasure you feel when you realize something is good, useful, or well done
appreciation of
::It helps children to develop an appreciation of poetry and literature.
[U] a feeling of being grateful for something someone has done
show/express your appreciation
::The chairman asked me to express our appreciation of all your hard work.
::He was presented with a watch in appreciation of his long service.
[U and C] an understanding of the importance or meaning of something
appreciation of
::a realistic appreciation of the situation
[singular, U] a rise in value, especially of land or possessions
-opposite depreciation depreciation
::an appreciation of 50% in property values

epiplocele (iou)



epiplocele noun. E17.
[Greek epiplokele, formed as EPIPLOON + -CELE.]
Medicine. A hernia in which part of the omentum protrudes.