ENDOTHERMICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

endothermically (comparative more endothermically, superlative most endothermically)

In an endothermic manner

Source: Wiktionary


ENDOTHERMIC

En`do*ther"mic, a. [Pref. endo-+ thermic.] (Chem.)

Definition: Designating, or pert. to, a reaction which occurs with absorption of heat; formed by such a reaction; as, an endothermic substance; -- opposed to exothermic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ONCHOCERCIASIS

(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America


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