pono-, pon-, -ponic, -ponics +

A technique for growing (cultivating) plants without them being in soil or in hydroponic (water) media. The plants are held above a system that constantly, or intermittently, mists the roots with nutrient-laden water. Also called aeroculture.

An aversion, or lack of desire, to work. Considered obsolete.

Freedom from pain. Considered obsolete.

Relieving pain or fatigue.

Another term for hydroponics or the cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution (water) rather than in soil.

A reversible physiopathologic state consisting of unnoticed, misdirected neurophysiologic reactions to various agents (environmental events, bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts) and the repercussions of these reactions throughout the organism.

Of or relating to agriculture.

1. Cultivating plants in earth.
2. The study or science of agriculture.

Someone who is a specialist in hydroponics; that is, growing plants without soil, in beds of sand, gravel, or similar supporting material flooded with nutrient solutions.

1. The process of growing plants without soil, in beds of sand, gravel, or similar supporting material flooded with nutrient solutions.
2. The growing of plants in a nutrient liquid with or without gravel or another supporting medium.

The building or garden in which hydroponics is produced.

One who practices hydroponics.

Industrious; a fondness for work and putting forth an effort to achieve objectives; a strong work ethic.

1. A system of therapy in which misdirected neurophysiologic reactions are made perceptible (as by the oscilloscope, electromyograph, etc.) and used as a guide in recognizing and correcting such undesirable responses (dysponesis). Also called effort training.
2. A technique of training dependent on perception of errors by observation of physiological parameters; such as, biofeedback training.

Waste matter produced by exertion; fatigue poison.