hisian

English

Etymology

From His +‎ -ian, after Swiss-born cardiologist and anatomist Wilhelm His Jr..

Adjective

hisian (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy, physiology, medicine, cardiology) Relating to the bundle of His.

Derived terms

Anagrams

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • hysian, hysan, hisio, hysio, hiso, hyso

Etymology

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Pronunciation

Verb

hisian (first-person singular present hisiaf, not mutable)

  1. to hiss
    Synonyms: sisial, chwythu

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “hisian”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hisian”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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