(anatomy) A small paired sebaceous gland found near the anus in many mammals, secreting a liquid that is used for identification of members within the species.

(idiomatic) All things considered; when all is said and done; in conclusion, basically and fundamentally.

(mathematical analysis) Analysis founded upon the hyperreal number system, i.e., which formally defines and uses infinitesimals, especially differentials.

(UK) Alternative form of anapest

The practice of forming relationships unbound by societal rules or categories.

(electronics) A device for digitizing analog signals of very high bandwidth, effectively slowing down the original signal in time (or compressing its bandwidth) before it can be digitized by a slow electronic ADC.

plural of analogous pole

The pole of a crystal that becomes positively electrified when heated.

(inorganic chemistry) An analytical technique that measures the decay of elements when bombarded with neutrons

(chiefly southern US, idiomatic, dated, law, finance) A loan arrangement in which all of the money borrowed from a lender, for whatever purpose, is secured by one's home, land, and other property.