Defn: The tendency of organs (as roots) of plants to assume a position oblique or transverse to a direction towards the center of the earth.
DIAGLYPH
Di"a*glyph, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: An intaglio. Mollett.
DIAGLYPHIC; DIAGLYPHTIC
Di`a*glyph"ic, Di`a*glyph"tic, a.
Defn: Represented or formed by depressions in the general surface; as, diaglyphic sculpture or engraving; — opposed to anaglyphic.
DIAGNOSE
Di`ag*nose", v. t. & i.
Defn: To ascertain by diagnosis; to diagnosticate. See Diagnosticate.
DIAGNOSIS
Di`ag*no"sis, n.; pl. Diagnoses. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Know.]
1. (Med.)
Defn: The art or act of recognizing the presence of disease from its signs or symptoms, and deciding as to its character; also, the decision arrived at.