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Definition of Saltatory

1. a. Leaping or dancing; having the power of, or used in, leaping or dancing.

Definition of Saltatory

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping ¹

2. Adjective. That proceeds by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Saltatory

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Saltatory

1. Leaping or dancing; having the power of, or used in, leaping or dancing. Saltatory evolution, an affection in which pressure of the foot on a floor causes the patient to spring into the air, so as to make repeated involuntary motions of hopping and jumping. Origin: L. Saltatorius. See Saltant, and cf. Saltire. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saltatory

Literary usage of Saltatory

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Text-book of medicine for students and practitioners by Adolf von Strümpell (1901)
"saltatory Reflex Spasm.—In this place we may mention a peculiar form of spasm, to which Bamberger has given the name of " saltatory reflex spasm. ..."

2. Principles of Secondary Education by Alexander James Inglis (1918)
"The theory of saltatory development. The phenomena of puberty and adolescence have always been fraught with interest to students of education and ..."

3. The Law of Heredity: A Study of the Cause of Variation, and the Origin of by William Keith Brooks (1883)
"... of the eye—Herbert Spencer's illustration—Our theory removes this difficulty—Mr. Conn's objection—saltatory evolution—Evidence that it occurs—Spike horn ..."

4. The Law of Heredity: A Study of the Cause of Variation, and the Origin of by William Keith Brooks (1883)
"... of the eye—Herbert Spencer's illustration—Our theory removes this difficulty—Mr. Conn's objection—saltatory evolution—Evidence that it occurs—Spike horn ..."

5. Arctic Experiences: Containing Capt. George E. Tyson's Wonderful Drift on by Euphemia Vale Blake (1874)
"Short of Coal.—How we lost our Dinner.—A saltatory Dining-table.—Sight a Scotch Whaler.—Arrival at Ivgi- tut, South Greenland.—Meet the For, of Arctic Fame. ..."

6. The Treatment of Disease: A Manual of Practical Medicine by Reynold Webb Wilcox (1907)
"The saltatory spasm is a condition in which the patient is affected by vigorous contractions of the muscles of the legs which occur only when he is standing ..."

7. Sword and Pen; Or, Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier ... in War and by John Algernon Owens (1883)
"saltatory entrance to a railroad car.—Colonel Joselyn.—Sympathy of North Carolinians.— Ingenious efforts to escape.—Augusta.—Macon.—Turner again! ..."

8. Sword and Pen ; Or, Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier ... in War by John Algernon Owens (1881)
"saltatory entrance to a railroad car.—Colonel Joselyn.—Sympathy of North Carolinians ... saltatory ..."

9. A Text-book of medicine for students and practitioners by Adolf von Strümpell (1901)
"saltatory Reflex Spasm.—In this place we may mention a peculiar form of spasm, to which Bamberger has given the name of " saltatory reflex spasm. ..."

10. Principles of Secondary Education by Alexander James Inglis (1918)
"The theory of saltatory development. The phenomena of puberty and adolescence have always been fraught with interest to students of education and ..."

11. The Law of Heredity: A Study of the Cause of Variation, and the Origin of by William Keith Brooks (1883)
"... of the eye—Herbert Spencer's illustration—Our theory removes this difficulty—Mr. Conn's objection—saltatory evolution—Evidence that it occurs—Spike horn ..."

12. The Law of Heredity: A Study of the Cause of Variation, and the Origin of by William Keith Brooks (1883)
"... of the eye—Herbert Spencer's illustration—Our theory removes this difficulty—Mr. Conn's objection—saltatory evolution—Evidence that it occurs—Spike horn ..."

13. Arctic Experiences: Containing Capt. George E. Tyson's Wonderful Drift on by Euphemia Vale Blake (1874)
"Short of Coal.—How we lost our Dinner.—A saltatory Dining-table.—Sight a Scotch Whaler.—Arrival at Ivgi- tut, South Greenland.—Meet the For, of Arctic Fame. ..."

14. The Treatment of Disease: A Manual of Practical Medicine by Reynold Webb Wilcox (1907)
"The saltatory spasm is a condition in which the patient is affected by vigorous contractions of the muscles of the legs which occur only when he is standing ..."

15. Sword and Pen; Or, Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier ... in War and by John Algernon Owens (1883)
"saltatory entrance to a railroad car.—Colonel Joselyn.—Sympathy of North Carolinians.— Ingenious efforts to escape.—Augusta.—Macon.—Turner again! ..."

16. Sword and Pen ; Or, Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier ... in War by John Algernon Owens (1881)
"saltatory entrance to a railroad car.—Colonel Joselyn.—Sympathy of North Carolinians ... saltatory ..."

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