(botany) The asexual production of embryos and seeds.
amygdaliferous
amygdaliferous
adj
almond-bearing
amygdalothripsis
anapterygotism
androgynism
androgynism
noun
hermaphroditism
angiomyosarcoma
anthroposomatology
anthroposomatology
noun
(dated, rare) The sum of knowledge regarding the human body, comprehending anatomy, physiology, pathology, etc.
anythingarianism
anythingarianism
noun
(religion) Beliefs and practices of an anythingarian.
apterygiformes
archaeopterygiformes
archicleistogamy
archmystagogue
argyranthemous
argyrosomus
astigmatometry
astigmometry
astragalectomy
astragalectomy
noun
The surgical removal of the astragalus, or talus, in order to stabilize the ankle.
astragalomancy
astragalomancy
noun
Divination by dice made from huckle-bones. They have four flat sides and two round sides which were marked.
Divination by throwing astragaloi (see etymology above) onto the pages of a picture book.
Simply divination by dice.
astrometeorology
astrometeorology
noun
(astrology) The practice of using astrology for weather forecasting.
atmospherology
atmospherology
noun
The study of a planetary atmosphere.
azygosperm
basipterygium
basipterygium
noun
A cartilage at the base of the fins of some fish that develops into the metapterygium upon maturity.
biogeochemistry
biogeochemistry
noun
(biology, geology, chemistry, ecology) The scientific study of biological, geological and chemical processes in the natural environment and especially of their mutual relationships
borborygmies
borborygmus
borborygmus
noun
(figurative) Something resembling borborygmus.
A rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.
brachygnathism
brachygnathism
noun
An underbite caused by a shortening of the upper mandible (in animals)
bradysphygmia
cardiosphygmogram
cardiosphygmograph
cardiosphygmograph
noun
A combination of cardiograph and sphygmograph.
cataphrygianism
celiogastrotomy
cheesemongerly
cheesemongery
cheesemongery
noun
Cheese and/or butter sold by a cheesemonger.
The building where a cheesemonger sells dairy goods.
The work of a cheesemonger; the selling of cheese.
chemosurgery
chemosurgery
noun
(medicine) The selective destruction of diseased or malignant tissue by means of chemical substances; used especially in the treatment of the skin.
chirogymnast
cholecystgastrostomy
cholecystogastrostomy
cholecystogastrostomy
noun
(surgery) anastomosis of the gallbladder and the stomach
cholecystogram
cholecystogram
noun
A radiograph of the gallbladder
chresmology
chresmology
noun
a collection of prophecies
the study of prophecy
chymotrypsinogen
chymotrypsinogen
noun
(biochemistry) An inactive precursor to chymotrypsin
comagistracy
commiseratingly
commiseratingly
adv
So as to commiserate; in a way that offers commiseration.
compressingly
compressingly
adv
So as to compress.
compromisingly
compromisingly
adv
In a compromising manner.
cosmographically
cosmographically
adv
In terms of, or by means of, cosmography.
cosmography
cosmography
noun
The creation of maps of the universe.
The study of the size and geometry of the universe and changes in those with cosmic time.
cryptogamist
cryptogamist
noun
(dated) One skilled in cryptogamic botany.
cryptogamous
cryptogamous
adj
Of or pertaining to the cryptogams
cryptogrammatist
cryptogrammatist
noun
A composer or solver of cryptograms.
cryptograms
cryptograms
noun
plural of cryptogram
crystallogram
crystallogram
noun
A photograph of an X-ray diffraction pattern
crystallomagnetic
cystogram
cystogram
noun
A diagnostic image produced by cystography.
cytomegalovirus
cytomegalovirus
noun
(virology) Any of several herpes viruses, of the genus Cytomegalovirus, that infect the salivary glands of certain primates, including humans.
dacryocystosyringotomy
dermasurgery
dermasurgery
noun
The surgical treatment of benign and malignant skin conditions; dermatologic surgery.
dermatoglyphics
dermatoglyphics
noun
The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.
The study of such patterns.
dermonosology
desmography
desmography
noun
The description of ligaments; a treatise describing ligaments
disarmingly
disarmingly
adv
In a disarming manner.
discomfortingly
discomfortingly
adv
In a discomforting manner
discriminatingly
discriminatingly
adv
With discrimination.
dogberryism
dogberryism
noun
Alternative form of Dogberryism
drygoodsman
dysmenorrhagia
dysmerogenesis
dysmerogenetic
egressastronomy
electrogasdynamics
electrogasdynamics
noun
(dated, physics) The transport of ions in a gas
embarrassingly
embarrassingly
adv
Causing embarrassment.
In an embarrassing manner.
To the point of embarrassment; to an extreme or bewildering degree.
embryogenesis
embryogenesis
noun
The process by which an embryo is formed and develops.
embryogenies
embryogenies
noun
plural of embryogeny
embryologies
embryologies
noun
plural of embryology
embryologist
embryologist
noun
An expert or specialist in embryology
embryologists
embryologists
noun
plural of embryologist
embryophagous
endopterygotism
engastrimyth
engastrimyth
noun
A ventriloquist.
engastrimythic
engastrimythic
adj
ventriloquistic
esophagogastrostomy
esophagogastrostomy
noun
(surgery) The creation of a channel between the esophagus and the stomach
eurygnathism
eurygnathism
noun
(anatomy) The condition of having a wide jaw.
exopterygotism
fagopyrism
fagopyrism
noun
Photosensitivity of the skin caused by the ingestion of fagopyrin.
fagopyrismus
fagopyrismus
noun
Dated form of fagopyrism.
familiarisingly
fantasmagorically
gargoylism
gargoylism
noun
the dysmorphic facial features found in Hurler's syndrome and Hunter syndrome, characterized by thickened gingiva (gums) and upturned nose
gasometrically
gasometrically
adv
In a gasometric manner
gasometry
gasometry
noun
(chemistry) The measurement of gases; the determination of the relative proportion of gases in a mixture.
gasteromycete
gasteromycete
noun
Any of the polyphyletic class Gasteromycetes of fungi.
gasteromycetes
gasteromycetes
noun
plural of gasteromycete
gasteromycetous
gasteromycetous
adj
Of or relating to the Gasteromycetes.
gastrectomy
gastrectomy
noun
(surgery) Removal or partial removal of the stomach
gastrimargy
gastroadynamic
gastrocolostomy
gastrocolostomy
noun
(surgery) Construction of an anastomosis of the stomach to the colon
gastrocolotomy
gastrocolpotomy
gastrodidymus
gastroduodenostomy
gastroduodenostomy
noun
(surgery) The surgical creation of a new connection between the stomach and the duodenum
gastroduodenotomy
gastroelytrotomy
gastroelytrotomy
noun
(surgery) The operation of cutting into the upper part of the vagina, through the abdomen (without opening the peritoneum), for the purpose of removing a foetus.
gastroenterocolostomy
gastroenterostomy
gastroenterostomy
noun
(surgery) The surgical procedure for making a connection between the stomach and the jejunum, usually as part of an operation, performed at the same time as a partial gastrectomy.
gastroenterotomy
gastroenterotomy
noun
(surgery) incision into the stomach and the intestine
gastroesophagostomy
gastrogastrotomy
gastrohysterectomy
gastrohysterotomy
gastrohysterotomy
noun
(dated) Caesarean section
gastrojejunostomy
gastrojejunostomy
noun
(surgery) A form of anastomosis in which a connection is made between the stomach and the jejunum
gastromancy
gastromancy
noun
Divination by interpreting the sounds and signs of the belly.
Divination by noting magical visions in large-bellied glasses, sometimes described as a technique where a child is placed in front of a glass filled with water, the images in the glass then interpreted. Similar to crystallomancy.
gastromyces
gastromycosis
gastromyxorrhea
gastronomically
gastronomically
adv
From the perspective of gastronomy.
gastronomy
gastronomy
noun
The art of preparing and eating good food.
The study of the relationship between food and culture.
the cooking of a particular area.
gastropulmonary
gastropulmonary
adj
Relating to the stomach and the lungs
gastrostomy
gastrostomy
noun
(surgery) The surgical procedure for making an opening in the stomach as part of an operation
gastrotomy
gastrotomy
noun
(surgery) Any form of incision into the stomach
gastrotubotomy
gastrotympanites
gemmiparously
gemmiparously
adv
In a gemmiparous manner.
geochemistry
geochemistry
noun
(chemistry) The branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical composition of the Earth and other planets, and with the chemical processes that occur in the formation of rocks and minerals etc.
gerrymanders
gerrymanders
noun
plural of gerrymander
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gerrymander
glamorously
glamorously
adv
In a glamorous manner.
glamourously
glossodynamometer
goldsmithery
goldsmithery
noun
The work of a goldsmith.
goldsmithry
goldsmithry
noun
Archaic form of goldsmithery.
gossamery
gossamery
adj
Like gossamer; flimsy.
gramaryes
grewsomely
grimsby
grimsby
Proper noun
A seaport town on the Humber in the north of England.
grimsley
groomishly
gruesomely
gruesomely
adv
In a gruesome manner
grundyism
grundyism
Noun
narrow and unintelligent conventionalism
gunsmithery
gunsmithery
noun
(countable) A gunsmith's workshop.
(uncountable) The work, art, or trade of a gunsmith.
gymnarchus
gymnasiarch
gymnasiarch
noun
(historical) An Athenian officer who superintended the gymnasia and paid for the oil and other necessities.
gymnasiarchy
gymnetrous
gymnocarpous
gymnocarpous
adj
(botany) Having fruit that is either smooth or not adherent to the perianth
(fungi) Having the hymenium exposed while the spores are forming.
gymnoceratous
gymnosperm
gymnosperm
noun
(botany) Any plant such as a conifer whose seeds are not enclosed in an ovary.
gymnospermae
gymnospermal
gymnospermic
gymnospermic
adj
(botany) Synonym of gymnospermous
gymnospermism
gymnospermism
noun
(botany) The trait of being gymnospermous.
gymnospermous
gymnospermous
adj
(botany) Having seeds that are not protected in a capsule
(botany) Of or pertaining to a gymnosperm
gymnosperms
gymnosperms
noun
plural of gymnosperm
gymnospermy
gymnospermy
noun
The property of being gymnospermous
gymnosporangium
gymnospore
gymnospore
noun
A type of spore that does not have a protective envelope, especially one not produced in a sporangium