Glossary
agronomy The science of soil management and fi eld
crop production.
anesthesiologist Physician specializing in the
administration of anesthetics.
antivivisectionism Opposition to dissecting or cutting
into a live body.
apocryphal Of doubtful origin or authenticity.
apotheosis Elevation to a preeminent or exalted rank.
artillery Large but transportable projectile-fi ring guns
or missile launchers.
auscultation Listening to the body as a method of
diagnosis.
automata theory The study of machines and the
problems they are able to solve.
ballast Used to give balance or change the center of
gravity in ships or planes.
baronetcy The rank of a baron, the lowest form of
nobility.
cathode The source of electrons in an electrical device.
centrifugal Moving outward from the center, or
directed in such movement.
chassis The frame, wheels, and machinery of a motor
vehicle.
chromatic aberration Colour distortion in an image
produced by a lens that results from the inability