English to English Dictionary

Verapamil

A medication of the calcium channel blocker class used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and supraventricular tachycardias.

Veratridine

A toxic steroidal alkaloid obtained from plants of the genus Veratrum and related genera, known for its ability to activate voltage-gated sodium channels in excitable membranes.

Verbergenheit

The state or quality of being hidden, secluded, or kept secret from public view.

Verbigeration

The meaningless repetition of specific words, phrases, or sentences, often observed in certain psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia.

Verdigris

A bright bluish-green encrustation or patina formed on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces by atmospheric oxidation or exposure to acidic solutions.

Vergilian

Relating to or characteristic of the ancient Roman poet Virgil or his literary works.

Verhältnismäßigkeit

The principle that the means used by an authority should be proportional to the objective being pursued.

Vermination

The state of being infested with vermin, such as lice, fleas, or worms.

Verminous

Caused by, infested with, or characteristic of vermin such as rats, lice, or beetles.

Verst

A former Russian unit of distance equal to 3,500 feet or 1.067 kilometers (0.66 miles).

Verticil

An arrangement of leaves, flowers, or branches in a ring or whorl around the same point on a stem.

Vesper

An evening prayer or the evening service in various Christian liturgies.