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121miniature — I. noun Etymology: Italian miniatura art of illuminating a manuscript, from Medieval Latin, from Latin miniatus, past participle of miniare to color with minium, from minium red lead Date: circa 1586 1. a. a copy on a much reduced scale b.… …
122miniature end plate potential — (= MEPP) Small fluctuations (typically 0.5 mV) in the resting potential of postsynaptic cells. They are the same shape as, but much smaller than, the end plate potentials caused by stimulation of the presynaptic cell. MEPPs are considered as… …
123miniature bull terrier — one of an English breed of small muscular dogs resembling a smaller version of a standard bull terrier, with a short, flat, harsh coat of glossy white or white with brindle patches. * * * …
124miniature camera — Photog. a small camera using film that is 35 millimeters wide or less. Also called minicam. [1920 25] * * * …
125miniature golf — a game or amusement modeled on golf and played with a putter and golf ball, in which each very short, grassless hole constitutes an obstacle course, consisting of wooden alleys, tunnels, bridges, etc., through which the ball must be driven to… …
126miniature photography — photography with a camera using film that is 35 millimeters wide or less. [1955 60] * * * …
127miniature pinscher — one of a German breed of toy dogs resembling a smaller version of the Doberman pinscher, having a flat skull, a smooth coat, erect ears, and a docked tail, bred originally as a watchdog. [1925 30] * * * …
128miniature schnauzer — one of a German breed of sturdily built terriers resembling a smaller version of the standard schnauzer, having a wiry, pepper and salt, black, or black and silver coat, a rectangular head, bushy whiskers, and a docked tail, and originally… …
