Definition of Chi

1. Noun. The circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health.

Exact synonyms: Ch'i, Ki, Qi
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China
Generic synonyms: Energy, Vim, Vitality

2. Noun. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
Exact synonyms: Khi
Group relationships: Greek Alphabet
Generic synonyms: Alphabetic Character, Letter, Letter Of The Alphabet

Definition of Chi

1. a Greek letter [n -S]

Medical Definition of Chi

1. 1. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet, χ. 2. In chemistry, denotes the 22nd in a series. 3. Symbol for the dihedral angle between the alpha-carbon and the side-chains of amino acids in peptides and proteins. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chi

chewinks
chews
chewy
chew out
chew over
chew the fat
chew up
Cheyenne
Cheyne-Stokes psychosis
cheyne-stokes respiration
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
chez
Che Guevara
CHF
chi (current term)
chi (current term)
chi-sequences
chi-square
chi-square distribution
chi-square test
chia
chiack
chiacked
chiacking
chiacks
Chiacoan peccary
Chian
Chiang Chung-cheng
Chiang Kai-shek
Chianti

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