Defn: The unit of force, in the C. G. S. (Centimeter Gram Second) system of physical units; that is, the force which, acting on a gram for a second, generates a velocity of a centimeter per second.
DYS-
Dys-.
Defn: An inseparable prefix, fr. the Greek ill, bad, hard, difficult, and the like; cf. the prefixes, Skr. dus-, Goth. tuz-, OHG. zur-, G. zer-, AS. to-, Icel. tor-, Ir. do-.
DYSAESTHESIA
Dys`æs*the"si*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: Impairment of any of the senses, esp. of touch.
DYSCRASIA
Dys*cra"si*a, n. Etym: [NL. dyscrasia, fr. Gr. dycrasie.] (Med.)
Defn: An ill habit or state of the constitution; — formerly regarded as dependent on a morbid condition of the blood and humors.
DYSCRASITE
Dys"cra*site, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Defn: A mineral consisting of antimony and silver.
DYSCRASY
Dys"cra*sy, n.; pl. Discrasies (.