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descending [di′sen·diŋ] (anatomy) Extending or directed downward or caudally, as the descending aorta. (neuroscience) In the nervous system, efferent; conducting impulses or progressing down the spinal cord or from central to peripheral. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A RAT that was about to emerge from his hole caught a glimpse of a Cat waiting for him, and descending to the colony at the bottom of the hole invited a Friend to join him in a visit to a neighbouring corn-bin. Rain is descending in pailfuls, and it is such a soaking kind of rain that--that you might catch cold from it, my darling, and the chill might go to your heart. I quickly followed suit, and descending into the bar-room accosted the grinning landlord very pleasantly. |
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