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Heterophemy
- - The unconscious saying, in speech or in writing, of that which one does not intend to say; -- frequently the very reverse of the thought which is present to consciousness.
Heterophony
- - An abnormal state of the voice.
Heterospory
- noun - the development of both microspores and megaspores
Hexagonally
- - In an hexagonal manner.
Jejunostomy
- noun - surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding
Jersey City
- noun - a city in northeastern New Jersey (opposite Manhattan)
Keratoscopy
- noun - examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface
Ketone Body
- noun - a ketone that is an intermediate product of the breakdown of fats in the body; any of three compounds (acetoacetic acid, acetone, and/or beta-hydroxybutyric acid) found in excess in blood and urine of persons with metabolic disorders
Lead Astray
- verb - cause someone to believe an untruth; "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
- lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions; "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"
- teach immoral behavior to; "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
Lecanomancy
- - Divination practiced with water in a basin, by throwing three stones into it, and invoking the demon whose aid was sought.