GRAVITON

graviton

(noun) a gauge boson that mediates the (extremely weak) gravitational interactions between particles

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

graviton (plural gravitons)

(particle) A hypothetical gauge boson that regulates the gravitational force. It would have a spin of 2 and zero rest mass.

Source: Wiktionary



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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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