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In Greek mythology, the Muse of sacred songs, one of the nine Muses believed to inspire and nurture the arts.

A complex syllogism resembling a dilemma but involving several alternatives.

A description of of any disease or condition marked by numerous remissions and exacerbations (increase the severities of or making worse).

To talk excessively.

1. An excessive amount of talking.
2. Continuous and often incoherent speech.

Talking about many things.

A mania affecting several mental faculties; the opposite of monomania.

In humans, a condition in which more than two breasts are present.

In humans, a reference to having more than two mammary glands or breasts.

1. Much or varied learning.
2. Acquaintance with many branches of knowledge.

The German Jesuit polymath, Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680) was acclaimed during his life time as one of the most learned men of his era. He made contributions to almost every branch of science including mathematics, astronomy, harmonics, acoustics, chemistry, microscopy, medicine, was believed to be able to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics, and published extensively on scientific topics.

1. Someone who is knowledgeable in a variety of subjects.
2. A person of great and diversified learning.
3. Someone of great learning in several fields of study.

The presence of more than two mammae (breasts) in a human or other primate that typically has only two.

Having numerous facets; said of the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans.

Abnormally frequent menstruation, defined as that occurring at regular intervals of less than 21 days. Synonym: epimenorrhea.

Having many members, or parts, of each series of a flower.