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table /ta·ble/ (ta´b'l) a flat layer or surface.

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inner table of skull  the inner compact layer of the bones covering the brain.

outer table of skull  the outer compact layer of the bones covering the brain.

vitreous table  inner t. of skull.

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ta·ble (tbl)

n.

1. An article of furniture supported by one or more vertical legs and having a flat horizontal surface.

2. An orderly arrangement of data, especially one in which the data are arranged in columns and rows in an essentially rectangular form.

3. An abbreviated list, as of contents; a synopsis.

4. The inner or outer flat layer of bones of the skull separated by the diploe.

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table

1. a flat layer or surface, e.g. smooth surface on top of teeth especially on the incisors of the horse, used in telling the age of the horse.

2. a collection of related records in a data base.

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table food

sometimes used to describe food from the owner's dining table that is fed to dogs and cats.

hydraulic table

used for surgery of large animals so it can be adjusted to the appropriate height and in some cases starting from floor level to accommodate animals anesthetized on the floor, then raised.

inner table

the inner compact layer of the bones covering the brain.

instrument table

used to arrange instruments for ready access by the surgeon and assistants. It often overhangs the surgery table.

outer table

the outer compact layer of the bones covering the brain.

statistical table

tables of values used in statistics, e.g. t-tables.

table ties

sterilizable nylon or cotton ropes that can be used to tie a recumbent, anesthetized dog or cat firmly to an operating table.

vitreous table

inner table.