See Also: apparatus(dictionary)
apparatus(dictionary)
Apparatus(medicine)
lacrimal apparatus(medicine)
juxtaglomerular apparatus(medicine)
hyoid apparatus(medicine)
golgi apparatus(medicine)
genitourinary apparatus(medicine)
digestive apparatus(medicine)
dental apparatus(medicine)

apparatus (iou)



apparatus noun. Pl. -uses, (rare) same. E17.
[Latin, from apparare make ready, from ad AP-1 + parare PREPARE verb.]
The things collectively necessary for the performance of some activity or function; the equipment used in doing something; a machine, a device. E17.
spec.
a. Equipment used for scientific experimentation or processes. M17.
KIPP'S APPARATUS.
b. The organs etc. by which a natural process is carried on. L17.
Weberian apparatus: see WEBERIAN adjective1.
c. In full critical apparatus, = APPARATUS CRITICUS. E18.
d. Equipment used in athletic, gymnastic, or sporting activities. L19.
Preparation. M17-L18.
An organization within a political party or State; esp. = APPARAT. M20.