Phrase Hound found 12 phrases and 3 compound words that contain descending. The most common are listed below. Open descending in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 12
- Descending order
- descending colonA part of the colon adjacent to the sigmoid colon.
- descending nodeThe point in an orbit at which a body passes the ecliptic plane going south.
- descending sSynonym of long s: The ſ character, as distinct from the short s (which is the s character).
- descending chain conditionA property of a partially ordered set that states that any decreasing sequence of elements must eventually become constant.
- descending palatine arteryA branch of the maxillary artery that supplies blood to the hard and soft palate of the mouth.
- descending perineum syndromeA condition where the perineum "balloons" several centimeters below the bony outlet of the pelvis, typically during strain.
- descending nodesplural of descending node: The point in an orbit at which a body passes the ecliptic plane going south.
- descending chain conditionsplural of descending chain condition: A property of a partially ordered set that states that any decreasing sequence of elements must eventually become constant.
- descending into the arenapresent participle and gerund of descend into the arena
- descending colonsplural of descending colon: A part of the colon adjacent to the sigmoid colon.
- descending palatine arteriesplural of descending palatine artery: A branch of the maxillary artery that supplies blood to the hard and soft palate of the mouth.
Compound words 3
- descendinglyIn a descending manner or order.
- descendostomyAn operation involving the formation of an artificial opening from the descending colon through the abdominal wall.
- condescendingAssuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.