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Definition of Algol

1. Noun. The second brightest star in Perseus; the first known eclipsing binary.

2. Noun. (from a combination of ALGOrithmic and Language); a programming language used to express computer programs as algorithms.

Definition of Algol

1. n. A fixed star, in Medusa's head, in the constellation Perseus, remarkable for its periodic variation in brightness.

Medical Definition of Algol

1. A fixed star, in Medusa's head, in the constellation Perseus, remarkable for its periodic variation in brightness. Origin: Ar. Al-ghl destruction, calamity, fr. Ghala to take suddenly, destroy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Algol

alginate alginates alginic alginic acid algins algiomotor algiomuscular algiovascular alglucerase algodystrophy

algogenesis algogenic algoid algoid cell algol (current term) ALGOL algolagnia algolagnia algolagniac algolagniacs

algolagnias algolagnic algological algological algologies algologist algologist algologists algology algology

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