See Also: idiopathy(medicine)
matronly(1)(dictionary)
matronly(2)(dictionary)
matronly(dictionary)

matronly(1) (iou) and idiopathy (medicine)


matronly(1) (iou)



matronly adjective. M17.
[formed as MATRONIZE + -LY1.]
Like a matron; characteristic of or regarded as befitting a matron.
M. R. Mitford She was making a handsome matronly cap. W. Wharton The nursing supervisor...A big matronly type.
matronliness noun M19.

idiopathy (medicine)


idiopathy


Origin: Gr.; proper, peculiar +, to suffer: cf. F. Idiopathie.

1. A peculiar, or individual, characteristic or affection. "All men are so full of their own fancies and idiopathies, that they scarce have the civility to interchange any words with a stranger." (Dr. H. More)

2. <medicine> A morbid state or condition not preceded or occasioned by any Other disease; a primary disease.

Source: Websters Dictionary