(biochemistry) Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.
alexishafen
amidohexose
ampheclexis
amphimixes
amphimixes
noun
plural of amphimixis
amphimixis
amphimixis
noun
(countable) The union of a male and female gamete
(uncountable) sexual reproduction
amphioxides
amphioxis
amphioxus
amphioxus
noun
The lancelet, particularly of the genus Branchiostoma.
amphioxuses
amphioxuses
noun
plural of amphioxus
anaphylaxes
anaphylaxes
noun
plural of anaphylaxis
anaphylaxis
anaphylaxis
noun
A severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen, causing a constriction of the trachea, preventing breathing; anaphylactic shock.
Extreme sensitivity to a substance such as a foreign protein or drug.
androsphinx
androsphinx
noun
A sphinx with the head of a man.
androsphinxes
androsphinxes
noun
plural of androsphinx
angiemphraxis
angiorrhexis
angiorrhexis
noun
(pathology) rupture of a blood vessel
anthotaxis
antianaphylaxis
antianaphylaxis
noun
(immunology) desensitization to antigens
anticathexis
anticathexis
noun
countercathexis
antihelixes
antihelixes
noun
plural of antihelix
antihomosexual
antihomosexual
adj
Opposed to homosexuality.
noun
A person who opposes homosexuality.
aphotaxis
aphototaxis
apophylaxis
archexorcist
archidoxis
archocystosyrinx
archosyrinx
arteriorrhexis
arthrosyrinx
arthroxerosis
asphyxia
asphyxia
noun
(medicine, obsolete) A condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body leads to loss of consciousness or death. Replaced in the mid-20th century by the more specific terms anoxia, hypoxia, hypoxemia and hypercapnia.
Loss of consciousness due to the body's inability to deliver oxygen to its tissues, either by the breathing of air lacking oxygen or by the inability of the blood to carry oxygen.
Loss of consciousness due to the interruption of breathing and consequent anoxia.
asphyxial
asphyxial
adj
Of or relating to asphyxia.
asphyxiant
asphyxiant
adj
That can cause asphyxiation
noun
Any substance that can cause asphyxia
asphyxias
asphyxias
noun
plural of asphyxia
asphyxiate
asphyxiate
verb
(intransitive) To be smothered or suffocated.
(transitive) To smother or suffocate someone.
asphyxiated
asphyxiated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of asphyxiate
asphyxiates
asphyxiates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of asphyxiate
asphyxiating
asphyxiating
verb
present participle of asphyxiate
asphyxiation
asphyxiation
noun
An acute lack of oxygen.
Death due to lack of oxygen.
asphyxiations
asphyxiations
noun
plural of asphyxiation
asphyxiative
asphyxiator
asphyxiator
noun
One who or that which asphyxiates.
asphyxied
asphyxied
verb
simple past tense and past participle of asphyxy
asphyxies
asphyxies
noun
plural of asphyxy
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of asphyxy
asphyxy
asphyxy
noun
(medicine, obsolete) asphyxiation, typically resulting in death; asphyxia
verb
Rare form of asphyxiate.
ataxaphasia
ataxaphasia
noun
Ataxic aphasia.
ataxiaphasia
autoasphyxiation
autoasphyxiation
noun
The practice of choking or strangling oneself for sexual gratification.
auxochromism
auxochromous
auxotrophies
auxotrophies
noun
plural of auxotrophy
axanthopsia
axanthopsia
noun
Inability to see the colours yellow and blue.
axlesmith
axmanship
axmanship
noun
Alternative form of axemanship
axonophorous
axonophorous
adj
Belonging to the Axonophora.
bishydroxycoumarin
bishydroxycoumarin
noun
(organic chemistry) Synonym of dicumarol
boxhauls
boxhauls
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of boxhaul
brachyaxis
cachexias
cachexias
noun
plural of cachexia
cachexies
cachexies
noun
plural of cachexy
calciphylaxis
calciphylaxis
noun
A syndrome of vascular calcification, thrombosis and skin necrosis, seen almost exclusively in patients with chronic kidney disease.
cardiorrhexis
cardiorrhexis
noun
(medicine) Rupture of the heart wall.
cashbox
cashbox
noun
(slang) A toll booth.
A box for holding cash.
cashboxes
cashboxes
noun
plural of cashbox
cathexes
cathexes
noun
plural of cathexis
cathexis
cathexis
noun
(psychoanalysis) The concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea.
cephalexins
cephalexins
noun
plural of cephalexin
cephalotaxus
cephalothoraxes
cephalothoraxes
noun
plural of cephalothorax
chartophylaxes
chartophylaxes
noun
plural of chartophylax
chatterboxes
chatterboxes
noun
plural of chatterbox
chemiotaxis
chemiotaxis
noun
Dated form of chemotaxis.
chemoprophylaxis
chemoprophylaxis
noun
chemoprevention; the prevention of disease using food supplements or drugs.
chemotaxis
chemotaxis
noun
(biology, biochemistry) The movement of a cell or an organism in response to a chemical stimulant.
chemotaxonomist
chemotaxonomist
noun
One who studies chemotaxonomy.
chilomastix
chionodoxas
chionodoxas
noun
plural of chionodoxa
chiropraxis
chondromyxosarcoma
chondromyxosarcoma
noun
(biology, medicine) A rare type of bone tumor with chondromatous, myxomatous, and sarcomatous features demonstrable on histopathology; it has been reported in various body parts.
christianomastix
chronaxies
chronaxies
noun
plural of chronaxie
chronomastix
clarenceuxship
countercathexis
countercathexis
noun
(psychology) The suppression or repression of mental energy.
coxarthritis
cyclohexanes
cyclohexanes
noun
plural of cyclohexane
cytopharynxes
cytopharynxes
noun
plural of cytopharynx
dexamethasone
dexamethasone
noun
(pharmacology, biochemistry) A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid-class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C₂₂H₂₉FO₅, and used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent.
discohexaster
discohexaster
noun
(zoology) A sponge spicule with six rays octahedrally arranged, ending with disks.
dishexecontahedroid
emphraxis
emphraxis
noun
(medicine) An obstruction, especially of a sweat gland.
encephalomalaxis
epiphylaxis
erythroxylaceous
erythroxylaceous
adj
(botany) Belonging or relating to the Erythroxylaceae.
esonarthex
esonarthex
noun
An inner narthex (in a church).
examinership
examinership
noun
(Ireland, law) A legal process whereby a company gets protection from the Court, in order to survive.
exampleship
exanthalose
exanthemas
exanthematous
exanthematous
adj
Of or pertaining to exanthem.
exanthems
exanthems
noun
plural of exanthem
exarchateship
exarchies
exarchies
noun
plural of exarchy
exarchist
exarchist
noun
A supporter of the exarch.
exarchs
exarchs
noun
plural of exarch
exchanges
exchanges
noun
plural of exchange
excisemanship
excisemanship
noun
The state or business of an exciseman.
exencephalous
exencephalus
exencephalus
noun
(medicine) A deformed infant with the brain more or less outside the cranial cavity.
exhalants
exhalants
noun
plural of exhalant
exhalations
exhalations
noun
plural of exhalation
exhalents
exhalents
noun
plural of exhalent
exhales
exhales
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of exhale
exhaust
exhaust
adj
(obsolete) Exhausted; used up.
noun
A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.
An exhaust pipe, especially on a motor vehicle.
The dirty air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose.
The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there.
exhaust gas.
verb
(transitive) To bring out or develop completely
(transitive) To discuss thoroughly or completely
(transitive) To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely (:liquid)
(transitive) To empty by drawing or letting out the contents
(transitive) to tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy
(transitive, chemistry) To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives
(transitive, literally, figuratively) To use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end
exhaustable
exhaustable
adj
Misspelling of exhaustible.
exhausted
exhausted
adj
(sciences, now historical) Emptied of contents, especially of air; that has been made into a vacuum.
Depleted of resources.
Very tired; in a state of exhaustion.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of exhaust
exhaustedly
exhaustedly
adv
In an exhausted manner.
exhaustedness
exhaustedness
noun
The state, quality, or condition of being exhausted.
exhauster
exhauster
noun
(obsolete) exhaust, exhaust pipe
one who exhausts or depletes
exhaustibility
exhaustibility
noun
The property of being exhaustible.
exhaustible
exhaustible
adj
Capable of being exhausted.
exhausting
exhausting
adj
Very tiring.
verb
present participle of exhaust
exhaustingly
exhaustingly
adv
In an exhausting manner.
exhaustion
exhaustion
noun
(dated, chemistry) The removal (by percolation etc) of an active medicinal constituent from plant material.
(dated, physics) The removal of all air from a vessel (the creation of a vacuum).
(mathematics) An exhaustive procedure
Supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy.
The point of complete depletion, of the state of being used up.
exhaustions
exhaustions
noun
plural of exhaustion
exhaustive
exhaustive
adj
(now rare) Causing exhaustion; very tiring
Fully comprehensive
Including every possible element
exhaustively
exhaustively
adv
In an exhaustive manner.
exhaustiveness
exhaustiveness
noun
The state of being exhaustive.
exhaustivity
exhaustivity
noun
The condition of being exhaustive
exhaustless
exhaustless
adj
(of an automobile or similar machine) Not producing exhaust; nonpolluting.
Unable to be exhausted; having an endless supply; inexhaustible.
exhaustlessly
exhaustlessly
adv
Without running out or coming to an end.
exhaustlessness
exhaustlessness
noun
(dated) inexhaustibility; infinite supply
exhausts
exhausts
noun
plural of exhaust
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of exhaust
exhilarates
exhilarates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of exhilarate
exhilarations
exhilarations
noun
plural of exhilaration
exhortations
exhortations
noun
plural of exhortation
exhumations
exhumations
noun
plural of exhumation
exhusband
exhusband
noun
Alternative form of ex-husband
exomphalos
exomphalos
noun
A defect in the development of the muscles of the abdominal wall.
exomphalous
exomphalous
adj
Relating to or exhibiting exomphalos.
exomphalus
exomphalus
noun
Alternative form of exomphalos
exophagous
exophagous
adj
Exhibiting or relating to exophagy.
exophasia
exophasia
noun
Audible speech.
exophasic
exophthalmos
exophthalmos
noun
(pathology) An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball from its socket.
exophthalmus
exophthalmus
noun
Alternative form of exophthalmos
exorhason
exospherical
exsheath
exsheath
verb
To remove from a sheath
extinguishable
extinguishable
adj
Able to be extinguished.
extinguishant
extinguishant
adj
That serves to extinguish
noun
An extinguishing medium such as water, chemical powders, gases (CO2,Halon etc)