cobra

A venomous snake found in Africa and Asia. It is characterized by a hood that it spreads to intimidate potential predators.

The largest venomous snake is the king cobra.

by Erin Catherine May 02, 2008

zebra

In medicine, an obscure and unlikely diagnosis based on ordinary symptoms.

When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.

by Erin Catherine July 11, 2008

pain

An annoyance, hindrance, or inconvenience.

My car broke down again. What a pain!

by Erin Catherine July 11, 2008

sphinx

1. A mythological creature depicted as a lion with a human head. Appears in Egyptian and Greek mythology.

2. A breed of hairless cat. They are often energetic, intelligent, and affectionate.

3. The main protagonist in the video game "Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy."

The riddle of the Sphinx: what creature walks on all fours in the morning, two legs at midday, and three legs at night?

by Erin Catherine July 11, 2008

werewolf syndrome

Common term for hypertrichosis, a condition characterized by excessive and widespread body hair. It is usually genetic in origin.

"That guy has hypertrichosis."
"Hyper-what?
"You know, werewolf syndrome."

by Erin Catherine May 30, 2008