PROXIMATE PRINCIPLES
\pɹˈɒksɪmˌe͡ɪt pɹˈɪnsɪpə͡lz], \pɹˈɒksɪmˌeɪt pɹˈɪnsɪpəlz], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_m_ˌeɪ_t p_ɹ_ˈɪ_n_s_ɪ_p_əl_z]\
Definitions of PROXIMATE PRINCIPLES
- 1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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Organic substances entering into the formation of living matter; those of the animal body are various proteins, albuminoids, fats, and carbohydrates, which, in conjunction with each other and with certain minerals, inorganic salts, and water, constitute the various tissues.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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Arear
- To raise; set up; stir up. Backward; in or to the rear; behindhand. a-r[=e]r', adv. in the rear. [A.S. pfx. a-, on, to, and REAR.]