Category: D
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Dientamoeba
A genus of parasitic protozoa marked by possession of two similar nuclei.
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Dielectric
Insulating by offering great resistance to the passage of electricity by conduction. The substance that possesses neither proficient conductive nor insulating properties is situated amidst the dual plates of an electrical capacitor.
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Didactylism
The congenital condition of having only two digits on a hand or foot.
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Dicyclic
Having or concerning two cycles.
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Dictyosome
A cytoplasmic vesicle thought to be a secretory portion of the Golgi apparatus.
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Dicrotic wave
A positive wave following the dicrotic notch.
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Dicrotic notch
In a pulse tracing, a notch on the descending limb.
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Dicrotic
Having two arterial pulsations for one heartbeat; pert, to a double pulse; bisferious.
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Dicophane
A powerful insecticide now rarely used because of its toxicity.
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Dichromophil
Double staining with both acid and basic dyes.