causal agent cause causal agency | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results |
delivery obstetrical delivery | the act of delivering a child |
rescue deliverance delivery saving | recovery or preservation from loss or danger, work is the deliverance of mankind, a surgeon's job is the saving of lives |
jail delivery | the use of force to liberate prisoners |
pitch delivery | (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter |
breech delivery breech birth breech presentation | delivery of an infant whose feet or buttocks appear first |
frank breech frank breech delivery | position of a fetus in which the buttocks are present at the maternal pelvic outlet |
d cesarean delivery caesarean delivery caesarian delivery cesarean section cesarian section caesarean section caesarian section C-section cesarean cesarian caesarean caesarian abdominal delivery a b a a | the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) |
forceps delivery | delivery in which forceps are inserted through the vagina and used to grasp the head of the fetus and pull it through the birth canal, since the forceps can injure the fetus this procedure has generally given way to cesarean deliveries |
delivery bringing | the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail), his reluctant delivery of bad news |
healthcare delivery health care delivery care delivery | the provision of health care |
delivery livery legal transfer | the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another |
alkylating agent | an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer |
alpha blocker alpha-blocker alpha-adrenergic blocker alpha-adrenergic blocking agent | any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors, used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder |
anesthetic anaesthetic anesthetic agent anaesthetic agent | a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations |
antifungal antifungal agent fungicide antimycotic antimycotic agent | any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi |
antispasmodic spasmolytic antispasmodic agent | a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles) |
antiviral antiviral agent antiviral drug | any drug that destroys viruses |
beta blocker beta-blocking agent beta-adrenergic blocker beta-adrenergic blocking agent | any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia, decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system |
blocker blocking agent | a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process |
cleansing agent cleanser cleaner | a preparation used in cleaning something |
delivery truck delivery van panel truck | a van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers |
immunogen immunizing agent | any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body |
major tranquilizer major tranquillizer major tranquilliser antipsychotic drug antipsychotic agent antipsychotic neuroleptic drug neuroleptic agent neuroleptic | tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired |
psychotropic agent | a chemical substance that can influence human consciousness |
thrombolytic thrombolytic agent clot buster | a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle |
tranquilizer tranquillizer tranquilliser antianxiety agent ataractic drug ataractic agent ataractic | a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity |
rural free delivery RFD | free government delivery of mail in outlying country areas |
agentive role agent | the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause |
special delivery | mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge) |
manner of speaking speech delivery | your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally, his manner of speaking was quite abrupt, her speech was barren of southernisms, I detected a slight accent in his speech |
delivery | the event of giving birth, she had a difficult delivery |
general delivery poste restante | the part of a post office that handles mail for persons who call for it |
agent bank | a bank that acts as an agent for a foreign bank |
lead bank agent bank | a bank named by a lending syndicate of several banks to protect their interests |
transfer agent | an agency (usually a bank) that is appointed by a corporation to keep records of its stock and bond owners and to resolve problems about certificates |
agent | an active and efficient cause, capable of producing a certain effect, their research uncovered new disease agents |
biological agent biohazard | any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare |
infectious agent infective agent | an agent capable of producing infection |
lethal agent | an agent capable of causing death |
liposomal delivery vector | a transducing vector that uses liposomes to carry the gene of interest |
transducing vector gene delivery vector | a vector for delivering genes into cells |
viral delivery vector | a transducing vector that uses a retrovirus |
ticket agent booking clerk | someone who sells tickets (e.g., theater seats or travel accommodations) |
actor's agent theatrical agent | a business agent for an actor |
adjuster adjustor claims adjuster claims adjustor claim agent | one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement |
agent factor broker | a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission |
agent | a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations |
business agent | an agent who handles business affairs for another, especially one who deals with employers |
literary agent | an agent who represents an author in dealings with publishers |