See Also: pterostigma(medicine)

unstrengthen (iou) and pterostigma (medicine)


unstrengthen (iou)



unstrengthen verb trans. L16.
[from UN-2 + STRENGTHEN verb.]
Deprive of strength; weaken.

pterostigma (medicine)


pterostigma


Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Wing +, a mark.

<zoology> A thickened opaque spot on the wings of certain insects.

Source: Websters Dictionary