(biochemistry) The stable complex of carbon monoxide with hemoglobin; it prevents the normal complexing with oxygen and thus leads to anoxia
chamonix
chamonix
Proper noun
A town in the département of Haute-Savoie.
chemotaxonomic
chemotaxonomic
adj
Of or pertaining to chemotaxonomy
chemotaxonomically
chemotaxonomically
adv
In terms of, or by means of, chemotaxonomy.
chemotaxonomist
chemotaxonomist
noun
One who studies chemotaxonomy.
chemotaxonomy
chemotaxonomy
noun
(biochemistry, genetics) The classification or taxonomy of organisms based on differences and similarities in biochemistry, especially on differences in amino acid sequence in proteins that the organisms have in common.
chondromyxoma
chondromyxoma
noun
(pathology) chondromyxoid fibroma
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
chronomastix
cyclohexylamine
cyclohexylamine
noun
(organic chemistry) The primary amine derived from cyclohexane by replacing a hydrogen atom by an amino group; any derivative of this compound
desoxymorphine
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.
dextroamphetamine
dextroamphetamine
noun
(pharmacology) One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine, with the chemical formula C₉H₁₃N, that is used to stimulate the central nervous system.
dimethoxymethane
dimethoxymethane
noun
(organic chemistry) A clear colourless flammable liquid with a low boiling point, low viscosity, and excellent dissolving power, the dimethyl acetal of formaldehyde.
encephalomalaxis
endotheliomyxoma
examinership
examinership
noun
(Ireland, law) A legal process whereby a company gets protection from the Court, in order to survive.
exanthem
exanthem
noun
A widespread rash usually occurring in children.
exanthema
exanthema
noun
Alternative form of exanthem
exanthemas
exanthemata
exanthemata
noun
plural of exanthema
exanthematic
exanthematic
Adjective
Of or pertaining to exanthem.
exanthematous
exanthematous
adj
Of or pertaining to exanthem.
exanthems
exanthems
noun
plural of exanthem
excisemanship
excisemanship
noun
The state or business of an exciseman.
exhibitionism
exhibitionism
noun
(pathology) The practice or character trait of deliberately displaying one's genitals, nipples, or buttocks in public.
The practice or character trait of deliberately drawing attention to oneself.
exhumating
exhumating
verb
present participle of exhumate
exhumation
exhumation
noun
The act of digging up that which has been buried.
exhumations
exhumations
noun
plural of exhumation
exhuming
exhuming
verb
present participle of exhume
extinguishment
extinguishment
noun
(law) The annihilation or extinction of a right or obligation.
The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished.
extrahuman
extrahuman
noun
Synonym of nonhuman
Synonym of parahuman
extraparenchymal
extraparenchymal
adj
Unrelated to a parenchyma
extraphenomenal
extraphenomenal
adj
Beyond or outside of phenomena.
extrathermodynamic
extrathermodynamic
adj
Outside of the realm of thermodynamics.
gymnothorax
haematoxylin
haematoxylin
noun
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hematoxylin
haematoxylon
haemotoxin
haemotoxin
noun
Alternative form of hemotoxin
hamamelidoxylon
hematosalpinx
hematosalpinx
noun
(medicine) A medical condition involving bleeding into the Fallopian tubes.
hematoxylin
hematoxylin
noun
(medicine, organic chemistry) A phenolic compound having the chemical formula C₁₆H₁₄O₆, used (most often in conjunction with eosin) to make dye for staining tissue samples; extracted from the heart of the bloodwood tree, Haematoxylum campechianum.
hematoxylins
hematoxylins
noun
plural of hematoxylin
hemiauxin
hemopneumothorax
hemopneumothorax
noun
(medicine) pneumothorax and hemothorax occurring together
hemosalpinx
hemotoxin
hemotoxin
noun
(chiefly cytology) Any toxin that destroys red blood cells
herstmonceux
hexaemeron
hexaemeron
noun
Alternative form of hexameron
hexahemeron
hexahemeron
noun
A term of six days, especially the hexameron, or six days of the biblical creation.
hexameron
hexameron
noun
(literature) A treatise concerning the biblical creation story.
(theology) The narrative in the Book of Genesis describing the events of the hexameron.
(theology) The six days in which God created the world according to the biblical creation story.
hexamethonium
hexamethonium
noun
(pharmacology) Synonym of hexamethonium bromide.
hexamethylenamine
hexamethylene
hexamethylene
noun
(organic chemistry) The divalent radical obtained by removing a hydrogen atom from each end of a n-hexane molecule
hexamethylenetetramine
hexamethylenetetramine
noun
(organic chemistry) A crystalline compound C₆H₁₂N₄ used especially as an accelerator in vulcanizing rubber.
hexamine
hexamine
noun
(organic chemistry) Contraction of hexamethylenetetramine.
hexamines
hexamines
noun
plural of hexamine
hexammin
hexammine
hexammino
hexanitrodiphenylamine
hexanitrodiphenylamine
noun
(organic chemistry) A substance that was mixed with TNT in World War II to make it more explosive.
hexastemonous
hexosamine
hexosamine
noun
(biochemistry) Any amino sugar derived from a hexose.
hexosaminic
hexosaminic
adj
Of or relating to hexosamine.
hexosemonophosphoric
homaxonial
homaxonic
homodoxian
hurstmonceux
hydropneumothorax
hydropneumothorax
noun
(medicine) The presence of both fluid and air in the pleural cavity
hydroxamino
hydroxylamine
hydroxylamine
noun
(inorganic chemistry) An explosive inorganic derivative of ammonia, NH₂OH, used as a reducing agent, and in organic synthesis.
(organic chemistry) Any organic derivative of this compound.
hydroxytryptamine
hydroxytryptamine
noun
(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of tryptamine, but especially 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin)
hyperexcitement
hyperexcitement
noun
A state of very high excitement.
hypermixolydian
hypomixolydian
hypomixolydian
adj
(music) Describing a mode of church music represented by a major scale from D to G
laryngemphraxis
laryngemphraxis
noun
(medicine) The closure or obstruction of the larynx.
lexiphanicism
lexiphanicism
noun
The use of pretentious words or language.
lymphocytotoxin
lymphocytotoxin
noun
A toxin that has a specific destructive action on lymphocytes.
lymphotoxin
lymphotoxin
noun
Any of several lymphokines that are toxic to certain cells
maxillopharyngeal
maxillopharyngeal
adj
Relating to the maxilla and the pharynx.
methoxamine
methoxamine
noun
An α₁-adrenergic receptor agonist used as a vasoconstrictor.
methoxybenzene
methoxybenzene
noun
(organic chemistry) The methyl ether derived from phenol; it is used in perfumery and is an insect pheromone
methoxyflurane
methoxyflurane
noun
(pharmaceutical drugs) An inhalational anaesthetic of the 1960s and early 1970s, now largely abandoned because of detrimental effects on the kidneys.
minxish
minxish
adj
Like a minx.
minxishly
minxishly
adv
In a minxish manner.
minxishness
minxishness
noun
Quality of being minxish.
minxship
minxship
noun
(obsolete, humorous) A supposed title given to a woman thought to be acting like a minx (usually with possessive adjective).
monilethrix
monilethrix
noun
(medicine, dermatology) A rare autosomal-dominant hair disease that results in short, fragile, broken hair with a beaded appearance.
monohydroxy
monohydroxy
noun
(organic chemistry, in combination) Having a single hydroxy group in a molecule. E.g. a monool is monohydroxy/monohydric alcohol.
myxasthenia
myxasthenia
noun
A reduced secretion of mucus
myxochondroma
myxochondroma
noun
An unusual benign tumor of cartilaginous skeletal tissues (bones, ligaments, and tendons) that is a type of chondroma with myxoid (mucoid) degeneration of chondrocytes.
myxochondrosarcoma
myxoenchondroma
myxophycean
nephremphraxis
nomophylax
nomophylax
noun
(historical) A magistrate, in ancient Greece, who was the custodian of the texts of the law.
nonexhibitionism
oxamethane
oxamethane
noun
(chemistry) Ethyl oxamate, obtained as a white scaly crystalline powder.
oxmanship
oxychromatin
oxychromatinic
oxyhaematin
oxyhaemoglobin
oxyhaemoglobin
noun
(biochemistry) The form of haemoglobin, loosely combined with oxygen, present in arterial and capillary blood.
oxyhematin
oxyhemocyanin
oxyhemocyanin
noun
(biochemistry) The blue pigment that is an oxygenated form of hemocyanin
oxyhemoglobin
oxyhemoglobin
noun
(American spelling) Alternative form of oxyhaemoglobin
oxymethylene
oxymethylene
noun
(chemistry) Formic aldehyde, regarded as a methylene derivative.
pachymeninx
pachymeninx
noun
(anatomy) dura mater
pancreatemphraxis
pharyngemphraxis
pharyngomaxillary
pharyngomaxillary
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the pharynx and maxilla.
phenoxybenzamine
phenoxybenzamine
noun
(pharmacology) A drug that blocks the activity of alpha-receptors and is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₂₂ClNO·HCl especially to treat hypertension and sweating due to pheochromocytoma.
phorminx
phorminx
noun
A kind of lyre used by the Ancient Greeks.
phytotaxonomy
pneumohemothorax
pneumohemothorax
noun
hemopneumothorax
pneumohydrothorax
pneumopyothorax
pneumothorax
pneumothorax
noun
(medicine) Presence of air inside the pleural cavity, usually caused by injury either to the lung or the chest wall.
polyoxymethylene
polyoxymethylene
noun
(chemistry) A polymer of formaldehyde having a repeat unit of -CH₂-O- ; it is used in engineering to make small gears etc
preextinguishment
pyopneumothorax
pyopneumothorax
noun
(medicine) The accumulation of air (or other gas) and pus in the pleural cavity.
rhamnohexite
rhamnohexitol
rhamnohexose
rhamnohexose
noun
(biochemistry) A carbohydrate with chemical formula C₇H₁₄O₆.
salpingemphraxis
semiexhibitionist
semihexagon
semihexagonal
seropneumothorax
shikimotoxin
sphenomaxillary
sphenomaxillary
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the sphenoid bone and the maxilla.
splanchnemphraxis
splenemphraxis
sulfadimethoxine
sulfadimethoxine
noun
(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibacterial derivative of sulfadiazine
thromboxane
thromboxane
noun
(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a number of eicosanoids, related to prostaglandin, that have a role in the clotting of blood
thromboxanes
thromboxanes
noun
plural of thromboxane
trioxymethylene
trioxymethylene
noun
1,3,5-trioxane, a stable cyclic trimer of formaldehyde.