SPASMODIC DIATHESIS
\spazmˈɒdɪk dˈa͡ɪəθəsˌɪs], \spazmˈɒdɪk dˈaɪəθəsˌɪs], \s_p_a_z_m_ˈɒ_d_ɪ_k d_ˈaɪ_ə_θ_ə_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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A constitutional tendency to convulsions especially in childhood.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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Ultraviolet Ray
- That portion electromagnetic spectrum immediately below visible range extending into x-ray frequencies. longer near-biotic vital necessary for endogenous synthesis of vitamin D and are also called antirachitic rays; the shorter, ionizing wavelengths (far-UV or abiotic extravital rays) viricidal, bactericidal, mutagenic, carcinogenic used as disinfectants.