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What is the definition of mycology? 

The branch of biology that deals with fungi.

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Definition of myel?

marrow

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Definition of decimate? 

To destroy or kill a large part of (a group of people or organisms).

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Definition of brev?

short

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Definition of spectrum? 

The entire range over which some measurable property of a physical system or phenomenon can vary, such as the frequency of sound, the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, or the mass of specific kinds of particles.

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Definition of sarcoma? 

A malignant tumor arising from bone or from soft tissues such as muscle, cartilage, fat, or blood or lymph vessels

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Definition of nephron? 

kidney

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Definition of convalescent? 

Gradual return to health and strength after illness.

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Definition of ante? 

Before, prior to

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Definition of sage? 

Having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment.

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Definition of narcotic?

A drug, such as morphine or heroin, that is derived from opium or an opiumlike compound, relieves pain, often induces sleep, can alter consciousness, and is potentially addictive.

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Definition of nost? 

return

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Definition of homage?

Formal acknowledgment by a vassal of allegiance to his lord under feudal law

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Definition of post? 

after, behind, later

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Definition of tribulation? 

An experience that tests one's endurance, patience, or faith.

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Definition of stylography?

the art of writing, tracing, drawing, etc with a style

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Definition of oxy? 

pointed, acute, acid

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Definition of benediction? 

a blessing

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Definition of cent?

hundred, hundredth

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Definition of atim? 

by

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Definition of nostomania? 

intense homesickness, an irresistible compulsion to return home. 

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Definition of pleur? 

ribs, side, on the side

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Definition of colloquial? 

Characteristic of or appropriate to the spoken language or to writing that seeks the effect of speech; informal.

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Definition of pauci? 

few, scarcity, dearth

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Definition of xyloid? 

Relating to, consisting of, or resembling wood