A | B |
arthritis | inflammation of a joint or joints |
neuritis | inflammation of a nerve, causing pain, loss of reflexes, and muscle failure |
tonsillitis | inflammation of the tonsils |
carditis | inflammation of the heart |
dermatitis | inflammation to the skin |
gingivitis | inflammation to the gums |
appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix |
rhinitis | inflammation of the sinuses |
chronological | arranged in order of occurrence |
chronic | of long duration, prolonged, lingering |
chronometer | a precise timepiece |
anachronism | error of placing persons, things, or events in an inappropriate historical period |
encephalitis | inflammation of the brain |
hydrocephalic | accumulation of fluid in the brain |
encephalogram | an x-ray of the brain |
aquarium | water-filled enclosure in which living aquatic animals and plants are kept |
aqueduct | elevated structure of channel designed to transport water from a remote source, usually by gravity |
aqueous | pertaining to water, of water |
Aquarius | the 11th sign of the zodiac (the water bearer), also a constellation of stars |