GLOBUS
\ɡlˈə͡ʊbəs], \ɡlˈəʊbəs], \ɡ_l_ˈəʊ_b_ə_s]\
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[Latin] A sphere or ball. G. hystericus, a \"lump in the throat\"; the sensation of a solid body rising into the throat and choking the patient, often occurring in hysteria. G. major, G. minor, the head and the tail of the epididymis. G. pallidus, the inner pale portion of the lenticular nucleus.
By Alexander Duane
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].