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li·vid·i·ty (lĭ-vidґĭ-te) [L. lividitas] the quality of being livid; discoloration, as of dependent parts, by the gravitation of the blood.
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Lividity — Li*vid i*ty, n. [Cf. F. lividit[ e].] The state or quality of being livid. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lividity — Offizielles Logo … Deutsch Wikipedia
lividity — livid ► ADJECTIVE 1) informal furiously angry. 2) having a dark inflamed appearance. DERIVATIVES lividity noun lividly adverb lividness noun. ORIGIN Latin lividus, from livere be bluish … English terms dictionary
lividity — noun see livid … New Collegiate Dictionary
lividity — See livid. * * * … Universalium
lividity — noun a) The state or quality of being livid. b) A livid area of skin, such as a bruise, or as is often found on cadavers … Wiktionary
lividity — li·vid·i·ty || lɪ vɪdÉ™tɪ n. quality of being livid; paleness, grayness (of the skin, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
lividity — li·vid·i·ty … English syllables
lividity — n.; see hypostasis … The new mediacal dictionary
lividity — noun 1. a state of fury so great the face becomes discolored • Derivationally related forms: ↑livid • Hypernyms: ↑fury, ↑rage, ↑madness 2. unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) • Syn … Useful english dictionary
