Definition of Meson

1. Noun. An elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0.

Exact synonyms: Mesotron
Specialized synonyms: B-meson, J Particle, Psi Particle, K Particle, K-meson, Kaon, Kappa-meson, Pi-meson, Pion
Generic synonyms: Boson, Hadron
Derivative terms: Mesic, Mesonic

Definition of Meson

1. n. The mesial plane dividing the body of an animal into similar right and left halves. The line in which it meets the dorsal surface has been called the dorsimeson, and the corresponding ventral edge the ventrimeson.

Definition of Meson

1. a subatomic particle [n -S] : MESONIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Meson

1. The mesial plane dividing the body of an animal into similar right and left halves. The line in which it meets the dorsal surface has been called the dorsimeson, and the corresponding ventral edge the ventrimeson. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Middle, neut. Of, a, middle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Meson

mesomerism
mesometanephric carcinoma
mesometric pregnancy
mesometritis
mesometrium
mesomorph
mesomorph
mesomorphic
mesomorphic
mesomorphies
mesomorphs
mesomorphy
mesomyodian
mesomyodous
meson (current term)
meson (current term)
mesonasal
mesonephric
mesonephric
mesonephric adenocarcinoma
mesonephric duct
mesonephric fold
mesonephric rest
mesonephric ridge
mesonephric structures and their fates
mesonephric tissue
mesonephric tubule
mesonephroi
mesonephroi
mesonephroid tumour

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