Zoacanthosis
zoacanthosis
zoacanthosis zo·ac·an·tho·sis (zō’āk’ən-thō’sĭs)
n.
an eruption caused by piercing of the skin with the hair, bristles, or stingers of an animal.
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- Zoan
biblical name of . historical examples marvelous things did he in the sight of our forefathers, in the land of egypt, even in the field of zoan. opening ceremonies of the new york and brooklyn bridge, may 24, 1883 william c. kingsley they had sent me to the workmen, who were building the fortifications in […]
- Zoanthropy
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- Zoar
the city where lot and his family took refuge during the destruction of sodom and gomorrah. gen. 19:20–30. historical examples only zoar with three therein (lot and his daughters) are saved. early english alliterative poems various he made good speed, and reached zoar when “the sun was risen.” bible romances george w. foote mercy had […]
- Zoaria
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