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Appendix: Blind sac at the end of the large intestine that usually ruptures during final exams; a vestigial organ in humans.

Excursus: (1) A detailed analysis of a particular point or argument--epecially when added as an appendix at the back of a book. (2) A scholarly digression or an additional discussion.

Fourier Ring Correlation (FRC): a measure of statistical dependency between two averages, computed by comparison of rings in Fourier space [Saxton and Baumeister, 1982]. As the Differential Phase Residual, the FRC is used . . . View Full Definition

Tide Predicting Machine: A mechanical analog machine especially designed to handle the great quantity of constituent summations required in the harmonic method. William Ferrel's Maxima and Minima Tide Predictor (des . . . View Full Definition

Large Intestine: Consists of the cecum, appendix, colon, and rectum; absorbs some nutrients, but mainly prepares feces for elimination.