Glossary

Category: A

  • Ayahuasca

    A psychotropic drink consumed by indigenous peoples of South America in shamanistic ceremonies. It consists of a tea made from a variety of plants rich in harmaline alkaloids and other hallucinogens.  

  • Axonometer

    Device for determining the axis of astigmatism.  

  • Axoneme

    The core filament of a cilium or a flagellum.  

  • Axometer

    Measuring device for adjusting eyeglasses so that the lenses are suitable for the optic axes of the eyes.  

  • Axiopulpal

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of a tooth and the pulpal walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

  • Axiomesial

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of a tooth and the mesial walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

  • Axiolingual

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of the tooth and the lingual walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

  • Axiolabial

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of the tooth with the labial walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

  • Axioincisal

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of the tooth and the incisal walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

  • Axiobuccal

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of the tooth and the buccal walls of a cavity of the tooth.