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Definition: The word "Amphidamas" is a Greek word that means "fountain of wisdom." It's used in the New Testament as a metaphor for God's revelation, specifically about Jesus Christ. The Bible uses it in various places to describe both His teachings and His authority over the Church.
Definition: The word "Amphidiscophora" is a biblical term that refers to any plant which grows on the surface of bodies such as rocks, soil, or even trees. The Bible does not specify what kind of plants this would apply to but generally describes these plants as having sharp leaves and roots.
Definition: "Amphid" refers to a type of sea snail, also known as a gharial, which feeds on plankton in warm waters. The word describes its size and shape. Detailed definition: "A type of marine gastropod mollusk with a pair of large eyes (amphipods) attached to the mantle shell," according to Webster's Dictionary.
Definition: The word "amphide" comes from Greek, meaning "to be filled with" or "filling up." It refers to a substance that has a high concentration of a specific chemical element or group of elements. The term was used by ancient cultures for substances like coal or water in which the dissolved elements were too numerous to measure but could not be separated.
Definition: Amphidesmous means "unseen, unseen" in Hebrew language. It's used to describe a person who seems like they're not there or isn't aware of something happening around them. The term has no direct biblical context but was likely meant metaphorically.
Definition: The Greek word 'amphidetic' means to disperse or scatter; it has a positive connotation in this context, indicating that people's actions or thoughts are spread over various parts of their lives. The word itself doesn't have an exact translation, but its meaning is often associated with spreading knowledge and wisdom across different domains.
Definition: The word "amphidiarthrosis" is a medical condition where bone growth in an area of the body stops abruptly, often leading to severe deformities. It's also known as bone cystic degeneration or calcified bone disease. The cause can be due to a number of factors, including infections, trauma, or inherited abnormalities.
Definition: In the Bible, "Amphidiploid" refers to a cell that contains two sets of chromosomes (two copies). This term is used metaphorically in Genesis 3:20-21 to refer to individuals with dual identities—having a male and female form at birth. However, it can be misleading because it conflates different concepts.
Definition: Amphidiploid refers to a cell where two copies of the same chromosome are present in one cell, leading to an abnormal number of chromosomes, 23 compared to 46 as seen in a normal diploid cell. This causes genetic disorders such as Edwards syndrome. Definition: Two or more cells with identical chromosomes without any changes in their DNA sequence or structure is known as amphidiploid.
Definition: Amphidisc is a type of jellyfish. It's described as "small, slender creatures with a spherical body." The Latin word for this creature is "amphidiscus," which refers to its elongated shape that resembles an amphitheater.