(computer science) Any of several metrics that represent the degree of similarity between two strings of characters, based on the smallest number of transformations that can change one into the other.

(mathematics) the distance between two points located on a grid, where the only path allowed is vertical and horizontal lines.

Alternative spelling of subdiscipline

(computer science) The number of edits (replacements, deletions and insertions) required to change one string into another.

(medicine) Any of a group of hereditary defects in the ability of some phagocytes to kill certain bacteria; the resulting infection

(medicine, cardiology) Any disease caused by the accumulation of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the myocardium.

(US) The title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals.

(medicine) The manifestation as rashes of an infection by erythrovirus.

A dish for a snuffer (a candle-snuffer). / A dish for the snuff of the lamps of the Tabernacle.

intellectual disability