Medical Abbreviations And Symbols

noun a small, blood-sucking arachnid that attaches itself to the skin of animals or humans

verb to mark an item on a list with a checkmark or to make a ticking sound

• The clock's tick was barely audible in the quiet room.
• I can't sleep when I hear that annoying tick from the clock.
• That party was ticking last night!
• Each tick of the clock represented a moment lost in time.