See Also: package 1, noun(dictionary)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital- Medicine Lodge(health)
package(2)(dictionary)
package(1)(dictionary)
Package(money)
pre-package(dictionary)
Rounding Out the Package(money)
Package travel(tourism)
Package tour(tourism)

polyotia (medicine) and package 1, noun (oh)


polyotia (medicine)


polyotia
<embryology> Presence of a supernumerary auricle on one or both sides of the head.

Origin: poly-+ G. Ous, ear


package 1, noun (oh)



sticker, string
[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: pack]
something wrapped in paper, packed in a box and then sent by mail or delivered
British Equivalent: parcel
::There's a package here for a Miami Lakes address.
AmE the paper or plastic container that Food or Other goods are sold in
British Equivalent: packetpackage of
::a package of meat
a set of ideas or Services that are suggested or offered all together as a group
package of measures/proposals/incentives etc
::The government has announced a package of measures to assist affected areas.
aid/financial/benefits etc package
::Many banks are offering financial packages for students.
a set of related programs sold together for use on a computer
Software/word-processing/Graphics etc package
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WORD CHOICE: package, packet, packaging, packing, pack
!! Do not confuse these similar words.
A package is a parcel, usually sent by post : A package containing a bomb was delivered to her Home.
In American English, a package is also a paper or plastic container that Food etc is sold in : a package of cookies
In British English, a packet is a box, bag, or some Other container that things are sold in : a packet of biscuits | a packet of crisps. A packet can also sometimes be called a pack : a pack of cigarettes. This meaning of pack is also used in American English.
In American English, a packet is a small flat paper or plastic container for something such as tomato ketchup or sugar. The British word for this is sachet .
Packaging is material that is put round things that are sold, to protect them or to encourage people to buy them : It's the same old stuff in better packaging.
Packing is material that is put around things to protect them, especially from getting damaged in the post : Carefully remove the computer from its foam packing.