Alternative spelling of cat in the meal-tub

(idiomatic) Something concealed; a hidden danger.

plural of mead-bench

(colloquial) efficient because of having nothing in excess of what is needed, and single-minded in one's objective

(medicine) The branch of medicine that uses radioactive isotopes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

(medicine) Health care whose policies and practices are derived from the systematic, scientific study of the effectiveness of various treatments.

at maximum speed / with maximum effort

Alternative form of measure twice and cut once

(carpentry, literally) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.

(palynology) Section of exine forming the base of an aperture