Category: V

The scientific name for a family of venomous snakes that includes the European viper, gaboon viper, puff adder, Russel viper, and saw-scaled viper.  

Any venomous snake of the family Viperidae.  

A solution of irradiated ergosterol in vegetable oil.  

To harm or injure a person, especially to rape a female.  

Having a purple discoloration, especially of the skin.  

In dentistry an impression material used to make molded copies of teeth and gums.  

A vinyl radical attached to a chlorine atom, CH2=CHC1. It is used commercially to make pipes, tubing, and plastic resin. Some individuals exposed to vinyl chloride have developed hepatic angiosarcoma.  

An impure solution containing 4% to 6% acetic acid. It is the product of fermentation of weak alcoholic solutions such as apple cider. Vinegar is a clear liquid with a sour taste that is produced through the fermentation of cider, wine, malt, or fruit juices such as pear or pineapple. Its color can range from…

Slender tendinous filaments connecting the phalanges with the flexor tendons.  

A fungicide used in agriculture, especially for the protection of vegetables and fruits, such as grapevines in vineyards. It is an antiandrogen; i.e., an agent that opposes the action of male hormones.