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TV personality
Dr. Shock was a prominent 1970s fictional character, appearing on television as a horror host presenter, that was created and portrayed by magician Joseph
Dr._Shock
South African-born Canadian psychiatrist
Committee on the Immorality Amendment Act. Some of his colleagues called him Dr Shock. He was qualified as a psychiatrist in 1969. Because of his license as
Aubrey_Levin
Type of television presenter
Bob Wilkins The Cool Ghoul Count Gore de Vol Count Scary Dr. Creep Doctor Madblood Dr. Shock Edwin "Uncle Ted" Raub Fritz the Nite Owl The Ghoul Morgus
Horror_host
2007 studio album by Timbaland
Shock Value is the second solo studio album by American musician Timbaland. The album was released by Blackground Records, Mosley Music Group and Interscope
Shock_Value_(Timbaland_album)
1981 film by Jim Sharman
Shock Treatment is a 1981 satirical musical comedy film directed by Jim Sharman, and co-written by Sharman and Richard O'Brien. It is a follow-up to the
Shock_Treatment
American rapper (1963–2021)
Edward Racker, August 25, 1963 – April 22, 2021), known professionally as Shock G and by his alter ego Humpty Hump, was an American rapper and musician
Shock_G
a trance by Lock, Shock, and Barrel, but is restored to normal after its death. They reward Jack the bat boomerang upgrade that Dr. Finkelstein asked
List of The Nightmare Before Christmas characters
List_of_The_Nightmare_Before_Christmas_characters
The BioShock series is a collection of story-driven first-person shooters in which the player explores dystopian settings created by Ken Levine and his
List_of_BioShock_characters
1993 studio album by MC Ren
April 26, 1994, and was produced by Dr. Jam. It did not enter any chart, but a music video was shot for the single. Shock of the Hour was met with generally
Shock_of_the_Hour
American rapper (born 1965)
Retrieved March 2, 2008. Cohen, Jonathan (August 25, 2005). "Dr. Dre Hoping To 'Shock' On Next Album". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2008. Kawashima
Dr._Dre
American local television personality
to "Dr. Creep". Shock Theater premiered on Saturday, January 1, 1972, and was a fixture on WKEF for thirteen years. The title was also spelled Shock Theatre
Dr._Creep
1999 video game
System Shock 2 is a 1999 action role-playing and survival horror video game designed by Ken Levine and co-developed by Irrational Games and Looking Glass
System_Shock_2
American author and journalist (born 1959 or 1960)
Voger, Mark. "Thank you, Dr. Shock", MarkVoger.com, May 6, 2015. Accessed November 23, 2025. "Dr. Shock live: I saw Dr. Shock in person twice. The first
Mark_Voger
2003 television film
Beach Velizar Binev as Dr. Pashe Ivaylo Geraskov as Russian G-8 Representative Anatoly Nechev as French G-8 Representative Deep Shock was produced by DEJ
Deep_Shock
This article consists of a list of episodes of the animated series Static Shock. This episode also received 0.93 million viewers with teens aged 12-17.
List_of_Static_Shock_episodes
Medical torture program in South Africa active during the apartheid era
1080/03057070802038058. JSTOR 40283145. S2CID 144858569. Poplack, Richard. "Dr. Shock". Retrieved 2017-02-28. The Aversion Project SAMJ Forum: The Aversion
The_Aversion_Project
1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson
and concern surrounding his behaviour. Dr Hastie Lanyon, a mutual friend of Jekyll and Utterson, dies of shock after receiving information relating to
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Strange_Case_of_Dr_Jekyll_and_Mr_Hyde
First-person shooter video game franchise
BioShock is a retrofuturistic video game series created by Ken Levine, published by 2K and developed by several studios, including Irrational Games and
BioShock_(series)
Book by John Medina
original on 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2020-06-10. "Exercise boosts Brain Power | Dr Shock MD PhD". 2009-03-29. Archived from the original on 2016-07-08. Retrieved
Brain_Rules
Medical procedure in which electrical current is passed through the brain
public mind, shock therapy has retained the tarnished image given it by Ken Kesey's novel: dangerous, inhumane and overused". In 1976, Dr. Blatchley[who
Electroconvulsive_therapy
Psychiatric treatment
Insulin shock therapy or insulin coma therapy was a form of psychiatric treatment in which patients were repeatedly injected with large doses of insulin
Insulin_shock_therapy
portraying Dr. Samira Mohan; Fiona Dourif, portraying Dr. Cassie McKay; Taylor Dearden, portraying Dr. Melissa "Mel" King; Isa Briones, portraying Dr. Trinity
List_of_The_Pitt_characters
Television station in Philadelphia
channel 17 had a host for horror movies: Joseph Zawislak, better known as Dr. Shock, who developed his on-air persona in the mold of John Zacherle on WCAU-TV
WPHL-TV
Medical condition caused by bacterial toxins
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition caused by bacterial toxins. Symptoms may include fever, rash, skin peeling, and low blood pressure. There may
Toxic_shock_syndrome
Type of radio broadcaster
A shock jock is a radio broadcaster or DJ who entertains listeners and attracts attention using humor or melodramatic exaggeration that may offend some
Shock_jock
American TV host, voice actor, and recording artist (1918–2016)
Choice Music) Vampira Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Dr. Gangrene Morgus the Magnificent Dr. Shock "Remembering the Cool Ghoul", The Pennsylvania Gazette
John_Zacherle
2007 video game
BioShock is a 2007 first-person shooter video game developed by 2K Boston (later Irrational Games) and 2K Australia, and published by 2K. The first game
BioShock
Iranian-American surgeon, television personality, and author (born 1944)
2012 and The 6000 lb Diaries with Dr. Now since 2025.[citation needed] He has also appeared on installments of Body Shock, including the episodes "Half Ton
Younan_Nowzaradan
Fictional character from The Sopranos
Dr. Jennifer Melfi is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. She is the psychiatrist of Mafia boss Tony Soprano. She is portrayed by
Jennifer_Melfi
2004 Indian film
Shock is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror film directed and produced by Thiagarajan. The film stars his son Prashanth and Meena, while
Shock_(2004_film)
Medical emergency due to low blood volume
Hypovolemic shock is a form of shock caused by severe hypovolemia (insufficient blood volume or fluid outside of cells in the body). It can be caused by
Hypovolemic_shock
Music genre
Shock rock (also known as horror rock) is a subgenre of rock music which primarily focuses on highly theatrical live performances emphasizing shock value
Shock_rock
1957 TV series or program
Shock Theater (marketed as Shock!) is a package of 52 pre-1948 classic horror films from Universal Studios released for television syndication in October
Shock_Theater
1963 film by Samuel Fuller
Shock Corridor is a 1963 American psychological thriller film starring Peter Breck, Constance Towers, and Gene Evans. Written, directed and produced by
Shock_Corridor
1990 American made-for-television film
After the Shock is a 1990 American made-for-television disaster film that first aired on USA Network on September 12, 1990. Directed by Gary Sherman,
After_the_Shock
OAPEC petroleum embargo
average. After it was implemented, the embargo caused an oil crisis, or "shock", with many short- and long-term effects on the global economy as well as
1973_oil_crisis
Behavioral-purposed device to inflict aversive stimulus
disagree on how much pain a shock collar causes. Dr Diane Frank, in the Australian Veterinary Journal, argues that shock collars for dogs inflict pain
Shock_collar
1946 film by Alfred L. Werker
appears to be in shock and should see a specialist. He suggests they call Dr. Cross, who happens to be staying at the hotel. As it turns out, Dr. Cross is the
Shock_(1946_film)
Regulatory college for doctors in Alberta, Canada
Alberta. Retrieved October 15, 2020. Davis, Rebecca (January 29, 2013). "Dr Shock is in the dock – and now his wife is under lock". Daily Maverick. Retrieved
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
College_of_Physicians_and_Surgeons_of_Alberta
1977 film by Mario Bava
Shock (Italian: Schock) is a 1977 Italian supernatural horror film directed by Mario Bava and starring Daria Nicolodi, John Steiner, and David Colin,
Shock_(1977_film)
Life-threatening allergic reaction
lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, low blood pressure, and medical shock. These symptoms typically start in minutes to hours and then increase very
Anaphylaxis
Sudden release of price and currency controls
In economics, shock therapy is a group of policies intended to be implemented simultaneously in order to liberalize an economy, including liberalization
Shock_therapy_(economics)
Northern Irish actress and singer (born 1944)
stage play from which it was adapted. She appeared as Dr. Nation McKinley in the 1981 musical film Shock Treatment. In 2012, Quinn played the role of Megan
Patricia_Quinn
Indian writer and politician (1924–2018)
18 August 2018, the DMK said that as many as 248 party workers died, 'shocked' by Karunanidhi's demise, and announced a solatium of ₹2 lakh to their
M._Karunanidhi
1998 video game
of the Dual Shock Ver. contains a "U.S.A. Version" mode based on the difficulty level of Resident Evil 2's Western versions. The Dual Shock Ver. served
Resident_Evil_2
Insufficient blood flow due to physical obstruction
Obstructive shock is one of the four types of shock, caused by a physical obstruction in the flow of blood. Obstruction can occur at the level of the
Obstructive_shock
throughout the film series, including Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler, Dr. Ian Malcolm, John Hammond, and Dr. Henry Wu. Jurassic World introduces Owen
List of Jurassic Park (franchise) characters
List_of_Jurassic_Park_(franchise)_characters
American actor (born 1953)
the 2002 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play. He starred as Dr. Richard Massey in the 2005 miniseries Revelations. He appeared in Albee's
Bill_Pullman
Family of proteins
Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are a family of proteins produced by cells in response to exposure to a stressor. They were first described in relation to
Heat_shock_protein
2007 Brazilian scat-fetish pornographic film and shock video
Roy plays throughout the video. The video became one of the best-known shock videos in itself and for the reactions its graphic content elicited from
2_Girls_1_Cup
Documentary series
Shock Video is a series of hour-long documentaries that aired on HBO between 1993 and 2004. They were produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato through
Shock_Video
American soapmaker
Emanuel Heilbronner; February 1, 1908 – March 7, 1997) was the founder of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps. He used product labels to promote his moral and religious
Emanuel_Bronner
American independent film production company known for its horror movies
(2003) The Great American Snuff Film (2003) Operation Nazi Zombies (2003) Dr. Shock's Tales of Terror (2003) Blood Sisters (2003) Abomination: The Evilmaker
Brain_Damage_Films
2005 studio album by Marčelo
Puzzle Shock! is the second studio album by the Serbian hip-hop artist Marčelo. Released in 2005, the 16-track album features various artists from Serbia
Puzzle_Shock!
British parody musical comedy franchise (1975-2016)
successfully adapted to film, an "equal" was released in 1981 under the title Shock Treatment. While not an outright sequel, the film features many characters
The Rocky Horror Show (franchise)
The_Rocky_Horror_Show_(franchise)
Sir Maurice Shock (15 April 1926 – 7 July 2018) was a British university administrator and educationalist. Shock was educated at King Edward's School,
Maurice_Shock
American rock musician and filmmaker (born 1965)
sci-fi themes, and his live shows have been praised for their elaborate shock rock theatricality. He has sold an estimated 15 million albums worldwide
Rob_Zombie
This is a list of characters appearing in the TV series Static Shock. Virgil Ovid Hawkins, also known as Static (voiced by Phil LaMarr), is an African-American
List of Static Shock characters
List_of_Static_Shock_characters
The manga series Dr. Stone features an extensive cast of characters created by Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi. Voiced by: Yūsuke Kobayashi, Mikako Komatsu
List_of_Dr._Stone_characters
DC Comics character
Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, MD) is a fictional character and supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She
Harley_Quinn
1982 single by Peter Gabriel
"Shock the Monkey" is a song by the English rock musician Peter Gabriel. It was released in September 1982 by Charisma Records as the first single from
Shock_the_Monkey
American immunologist (born 1940)
(January 1996). "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13Th Edition". Shock. 5 (1): 78. doi:10.1097/00024382-199601000-00019. Illis, L. S. (1998). "Harrison's
Anthony_Fauci
American actress and singer (born 1979)
younger and this happens, there's a different feeling to it — it's more of a shock entrance, or invitation, into this world. But when you've been in it for
Kate_Hudson
American filmmaker and actor (1947–2025)
He directed and played a major supporting role in the journalism drama Shock and Awe (2017). In November 2023, Reiner and journalist Soledad O'Brien
Rob_Reiner
Hospital in Maryland, U.S.
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (also referred to as Shock Trauma) is a trauma hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and is part of the University of Maryland
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
R_Adams_Cowley_Shock_Trauma_Center
British-New Zealand writer and actor (born 1942)
as Riff Raff. O'Brien co-wrote the musical film Shock Treatment (1981) and appeared on-screen as Dr. Cosmo McKinley. From 1990 to 1993, O'Brien presented
Richard_O'Brien
Australian actress and model (born 1984)
including Man-Thing (2005), See No Evil (2006), Transformers (2007), Bottle Shock (2008), Shutter (2008), Cedar Boys (2009), Splinterheads (2009), Red Dog
Rachael_Taylor
Television series
known for Creature Feature, Shock Theatre and Fright Theatre. He died on 15 February 1995 in Winter Haven, Florida. As Dr. Paul Bearer, he hosted a different
Creature Feature (1973 TV series)
Creature_Feature_(1973_TV_series)
2009 studio album
medication. Eminem's mentor Dr. Dre produced every track except for "Beautiful", which Eminem produced himself. Guest appearances include Dr. Dre and 50 Cent; a
Relapse_(Eminem_album)
Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981–2003, 2018–2020)
Hanif wrong, Dr Mahathir had criticised Malay rights in 1965, say DAP duo". Yahoo News. 12 December 2013. "5 a.m GERAKAN WINS PENANG: SHOCK DEFEATS FOR
Mahathir_Mohamad
1989 studio album by Mötley Crüe
close by last year's shock return with the weighty Saints of Los Angeles, [the album is] the best Mötley Crüe have ever released." "Dr. Feelgood" and "Kickstart
Dr._Feelgood_(album)
Indian comedy film series
and the group uses it to get back onto stable ground. But to everyone's shock, the floor breaks and Lucky is found hanging on the edge of the cabin. While
Welcome_(film_series)
Hemorrhagic fever caused by ebolaviruses
treatment play a critical role in its prognosis. Death is often due to shock from fluid loss, and typically occurs between 6 and 16 days after the first
Ebola
Ethiopian public health official (born 1965)
patients without endangering their lives". He said on X that he was "utterly shocked by reports of attacks on ambulances evacuating patients", adding that patients
Tedros_Adhanom_Ghebreyesus
American rapper (born 1972)
Infinite (1996), and the extended play Slim Shady EP (1997), Eminem signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and achieved mainstream popularity with The
Eminem
Life-threatening response to infection
blood lactate, or low urine output may suggest poor blood flow. Septic shock is low blood pressure due to sepsis that does not improve after fluid replacement
Sepsis
1913 film
Dr. Trimball's Verdict was a silent horror movie produced by Cecil Hepworth in 1913. A doctor kills his rival and dies of shock on seeing him materialise
Dr._Trimball's_Verdict
1973 film by Alain Jessua
Shock Treatment (French: Traitement de choc) is a 1973 psychological horror thriller film directed by Alain Jessua. It was released in the United Kingdom
Shock_Treatment_(1973_film)
List of characters appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Wakanda, W'Kabi and his guards have trained armored white rhinoceroses as shock cavalry. W'Kabi loses faith in T'Challa when he fails to capture Ulysses
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: M–Z
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_M–Z
American rapper (1964–1995)
After a short solo career with frequent collaboration with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, they (along with Arabian Prince) formed N.W.A together that same year
Eazy-E
5th episode of the 5th season of Stranger Things
"Chapter Five: Shock Jock" is the fifth episode of the fifth season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things. The
Chapter_Five:_Shock_Jock
2017 film by Jake Kasdan
stuck in the game for a couple of months; everyone, including him, is shocked to realize he has been there for two decades. The group coordinate with
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Jumanji:_Welcome_to_the_Jungle
Supervillain appearing in Marvel Comics
Kirby stated in a 1987 interview: "Dr. Doom was the classic conception of Death, of approaching Death. I saw Dr. Doom as The Man in the Iron Mask, who
Doctor_Doom
American comic anthology series
Shock SuspenStories is an American bi-monthly comic book anthology series that was published by EC Comics from 1952 to 1955 created by Bill Gaines and
Shock_SuspenStories
American actor (1970–2025)
Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000), Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines (2011, 2015), Julius Rowe in Suits (2016–2017) and Dr. AJ Austin in the medical
Malcolm-Jamal_Warner
Canadian air ambulance service
The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS, formerly Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) is a Canadian non-profit helicopter air ambulance organization funded
Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service
Shock_Trauma_Air_Rescue_Service
American singer and rapper (born 1987)
dispute with her former producer, Dr. Luke, which began in 2014. A series of lawsuits, known collectively as Kesha v. Dr. Luke, were exchanged between the
Kesha
1994 video game
Shockwave Assault (originally released as Shock Wave on the 3DO) is a science fiction combat flight simulation video game developed by Advanced Technology
Shockwave_Assault
1962 Indian film
Dr. Vidya is a 1962 Hindi Black-and-white Romantic family film written by Mohan Segal and directed by Rajendra Bhatia. The film stars Vyjayanthimala in
Dr._Vidya
Fictional character by Robert Louis Stevenson
his will, leaving everything to Hyde. Dr Hastie Lanyon, a mutual acquaintance of Jekyll and Utterson, dies of shock after receiving information relating
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (character)
Dr_Jekyll_and_Mr_Hyde_(character)
American actress (born 1980)
(2011–present). Giddish previously played Di Henry in All My Children (2005–2007), Dr. Kate McGinn in Past Life (2010), and Annie Nolan Frost in Chase (2010–2011)
Kelli_Giddish
Argentine revolutionary (1928–1967)
Robeson, and sent the Rosenbergs to their deaths against the protests of a shocked world." Guevara ended his remarks by insinuating that the US was not interested
Che_Guevara
1920 film by Robert Wiene
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (German: Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari) is a 1920 German silent horror film directed by Robert Wiene and written by Hans Janowitz
The_Cabinet_of_Dr._Caligari
Canadian actress
is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her portrayal of neurosurgeon Dr. Amelia Shepherd on the ABC primetime medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2010–present)
Caterina_Scorsone
1992 film by Manny Coto
out from shock. When he woke up, Rendell's wife's corpse had been re-sewn, and all traces of the event at the morgue had been wiped clean. Dr. Giggles
Dr._Giggles
2026 Malayalam-language comedy thriller film
act as the director trades well-written humour and heartfelt moments for shock value" and wrote, "Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil serves up enough warmth and
Oru_Durooha_Saahacharyathil
2009 film by Terry Gilliam
the light of day. More than anything, though – more than the sadness and shock, the vulnerability and un-suredness as to whether it was right to complete
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
The_Imaginarium_of_Doctor_Parnassus
1991 single by Digital Underground
Digital Underground crew leaves the hearse. Shock G, portraying an American rock musician, raps the first verse. Shock G's alter ego, Humpty Hump—alternately
Same_Song
American actor (born 1999)
episode, Entertainment Weekly's Darren Franich called its plot developments "shock tactics" and Dahj "vacant". Scott Collura of IGN wrote that Soji is effectively
Isa_Briones
American Western drama television series (1993–1998)
that was completely unlike that of the original series. Fans were shocked to find a Dr. Quinn episode that did not include the main title sequence or theme
Dr._Quinn,_Medicine_Woman
DR SHOCK
DR SHOCK
Female
Gaelic
(pron. Lee-shock) Gaelic name LUÃSEACH means "light-bringer."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English schock, ‘shock’, ‘group of sheaves (of grain)’, either a metonymic occupational name for someone who arranged sheaves in a shock, or a descriptive nickname for someone whose hair stood up on end, thus resembling a shock of sheaves.Americanized spelling of German Schock.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin. Most probably a habitational name from Shocklach in Cheshire, named in Old English with sceocca ‘goblin’, ‘evil spirit’ + læcc ‘boggy stream’. In the 17th century, the name was most common in Buckinghamshire, England.Perhaps also an Americanized form of Swiss German Schoechli, a topographic name meaning ‘barn’, from a diminutive of Schoch.Richard Shockley (b. about 1634, probably in Buckinghamshire, England) arrived in MD in 1671.
Boy/Male
Russian American Slavic
Fight. Fighter. Famous bearers: Russian writer Boris Pasternak, author of Dr Zhivagoz; Boris...
Female
Irish
(pron. Lee-shock) Irish form of Old Gaelic LuÃseach, LUIGHSEACH means "torch-bringer." Used as an Irish form of Latin Lucia (English Lucy), meaning "light."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a short form of Andrew.English (Norman) : from the Germanic personal name Drogo, which is of uncertain origin; it is possibly akin to Old Saxon (gi)drog ‘ghost’, ‘phantom’, or with a stem meaning ‘to bear’, ‘to carry’ (Old High German tragan). Whatever its origin, the name was borne by one of the sons of Charlemagne, and was subsequently popular throughout France in the forms Dreus, Drues (oblique case Dreu, Dr(i)u), whence it was introduced to England by the Normans. Drogo de Monte Acuto (as his name appears in its Latinized form) was a companion of William the Conqueror and founder of the Montagu family, among whom the personal name Drogo was revived in the 19th century.English (of Norman origin) : nickname from Middle English dreue, dru, Old French dru, ‘favorite’, ‘lover’ (originally an adjective, apparently from a Gaulish word meaning ‘strong’, ‘vigorous’, ‘lively’, but influenced by the sense of the Old High German element trūt, drūt ‘dear’, ‘beloved’).English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from any of various places in France called Dreux, from the Gaulish tribal name Durocasses.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name, with the preposition de, from any of the numerous places in France named from Old French rieux ‘streams’.Irish : when not an adoption of the English surname, a reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Druaidh or Ó Druaidh or Ó Draoi ‘son’ and ‘descendant of the druid’, from draoi ‘druid’, genitive druadh or draoi.
DR SHOCK
DR SHOCK
Girl/Female
Muslim
Soft pleasant light, A narrator of Hadith
Boy/Male
African, Arabic, Australian, French, German
Father (Pahlavi); Master
Boy/Male
Hindu
Immortal, Amber of the Sky, Eternal, Divine
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
With a Multicoloured Body
Girl/Female
Tamil
Desire, To move, Discern, To play on An instrument, To play on An instrument
Girl/Female
Hebrew American French
Graceful lily.
Boy/Male
German
Gray Warrior
Girl/Female
Indian
Dew, Generosity, Liberality
Boy/Male
Greek
Security.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Member of Aarya Family
DR SHOCK
DR SHOCK
DR SHOCK
DR SHOCK
DR SHOCK
n.
A manner of acting or of writing peculiar to, or characteristic of, Dr. Johnson.
a.
Pertaining to Dr. Robert Brown, who first demonstrated (about 1827) the commonness of the motion described below.
n.
The principles of Dr. Pusey and others at Oxford, England, as exhibited in various publications, esp. in a series which appeared from 1833 to 1841, designated " Tracts for the Times;" tractarianism. See Tractarianism.
n.
The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words.
n.
A genus of plants, some species of which produce beautiful and fragrant flowers; Cape jasmine; -- so called in honor of Dr. Alexander Garden.
a.
Relating to what is now called the Plutonic theory of the earth, first advanced by Dr. James Hutton.
n.
One who converts into verse; one who expresses in verse the ideas of another written in prose; as, Dr. Watts was a versifier of the Psalms.
n.
A debt; an entry on the debtor (Dr.) side of an account; -- mostly used adjectively; as, the debit side of an account.
n.
A genus of plants, including the mangosteen tree (Garcinia Mangostana), found in the islands of the Indian Archipelago; -- so called in honor of Dr. Garcin.
v. t.
To enter on the debtor (Dr.) side of an account; as, to debit the amount of goods sold.
n.
An hypothesis of animal magnetism propounded by Dr. Keiser, in Germany, in which the phenomena are ascribed to the agency of a telluric spirit or influence.
n.
An old English name of some yellow flower, -- the marigold (Calendula), according to Dr. Prior, but in Chaucer perhaps the turnsole.
a.
Relating to, or characteristic of, Boswell, the biographer of Dr. Johnson.
v. i.
To withdraw blood from the body; to let blood; as, Dr. A. bleeds in fevers.
a.
Pertaining to or resembling Dr. Johnson or his style; pompous; inflated.
n.
A remedial treatment, by drawing the pointed extremities of two rods, each of a different metal, over the affected part; tractoration, -- first employed by Dr. Elisha Perkins of Norwich, Conn. See Metallotherapy.