Defn: Same as Adenose.
ADEN ULCER A"den ul"cer. [So named after Aden, a seaport in Southern Arabia, where it occurs.] (Med.)
Defn: A disease endemic in various parts of tropical Asia, due to a specific microörganism which produces chronic ulcers on the limbs. It is often fatal. Called also Cochin China ulcer, Persian ulcer, tropical ulcer, etc.
ADEPS
Ad"eps, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: Animal fat; lard.
ADEPT A*dept", n. Etym: [L. adeptus obtained (sc. artem), adipsci to arrive ad + apisci to pursue. See Apt, and cf. Adapt.]
Defn: One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy.
ADEPT
A*dept", a.
Defn: Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
Beaus adept in everything profound. Cowper.
ADEPTION
A*dep"tion, n. Etym: [L. adeptio. See Adept, a.]