(biochemistry, cytology) A form of dextrin that is not colourable by iodine
achrodextrinase
achroodextrin
achroodextrin
noun
Alternative form of achrodextrin
achroodextrinase
acyloxymethane
anthelix
anthelix
noun
(anatomy) Alternative spelling of antihelix.
antheximeter
anthracoxen
anthraxolite
anthraxolite
noun
A carbonaceous substance resembling anthracite.
anthropodeoxycholic
anticathexis
anticathexis
noun
countercathexis
antihelix
antihelix
noun
(anatomy) The curved prominence of cartilage of the external ear, within or in front of the helix.
antihelixes
antihelixes
noun
plural of antihelix
antihomosexual
antihomosexual
adj
Opposed to homosexuality.
noun
A person who opposes homosexuality.
antiphylloxeric
antiphylloxeric
adj
Destroying or countering the phylloxera insect.
antixerophthalmic
antixerophthalmic
adj
(medicine) Countering xerophthalmia.
aphanapteryx
autonephrotoxin
azoxynaphthalene
azoxynaphthalene
noun
(organic chemistry) Any azoxy derivative of naphthalene
azoxyphenetole
benzoxyphenanthrene
blennothorax
cathexion
cathexion
noun
cathexis
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.
chenevixite
chenevixite
noun
(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.
chinotoxine
cinchotoxine
cinchotoxine
noun
(organic chemistry) The alkaloid 3-[(3R,4R)-3-ethenylpiperidin-4-yl]-1-quinolin-4-ylpropan-1-one related to cinchonine
countercathexis
countercathexis
noun
(psychology) The suppression or repression of mental energy.
crenothrix
cyclohexatriene
cyclohexatriene
noun
Synonym of benzene
any molecule composed of a ring of 6 carbon atoms with 3 double bonds
the theoretical resonance isomers of benzene
cytopharynxes
cytopharynxes
noun
plural of cytopharynx
desiodothyroxine
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.
dihydroxyacetone
dihydroxyacetone
noun
(biochemistry) The only ketotriose
(organic chemistry) The compound CO(CH₂OH)₂ that has a number of industrial uses
dihydroxytoluene
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.
diphenoxylate
diphenoxylate
noun
(pharmacology) An antidiarrheal agent (trademark Lomotil) chemically related to pethidine and administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₀H₃₂N₂O₂·HCl in combination with the sulfate of atropine.
diphtherotoxin
diphtherotoxin
noun
An exotoxin secreted by Corynebacterium diphtheriae
dishexecontahedroid
endotheliomyxoma
endotheliotoxin
endotheliotoxin
noun
A toxin that acts on endothelial cells.
endothorax
endothorax
noun
(zoology) An internal process of the sternal plates in the thorax of insects.
endothrix
endothrix
noun
A dermatophyte infection of the hair that invades the hairshaft and internalizes into the hair cell.
enterorrhexis
enterorrhexis
noun
(medicine, rare) Rupture of the intestine.
entothorax
entothorax
noun
Alternative form of endothorax
epitheliotoxin
erythrodextrin
erythrodextrin
noun
(chemistry) A dextrin which gives a red colour with iodine.
(organic chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling euxanthin.
euxanthin
euxanthin
noun
Indian yellow or magnesium euxanthate, a transparent yellow pigment used in oil paint.
euxanthone
euxanthone
noun
(organic chemistry) A naturally occurring xanthonoid with the molecular formula C₁₃H₈O₄.
exanthalose
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
exanthine
exchangeability
exchangeability
noun
The condition of being exchangeable
exchangite
exhalant
exhalant
adj
exhaling (emitting a fluid)
noun
Something that emits a fluid
exhalants
exhalants
noun
plural of exhalant
exhalation
exhalation
noun
A bright phenomenon; a meteor.
That which is exhaled, or which rises in the form of vapor, fume, or steam
The act or process of exhaling; breathing out
exhalations
exhalations
noun
plural of exhalation
exhalent
exhalent
adj
Alternative form of exhalant
exhalents
exhalents
noun
plural of exhalent
exhaustedness
exhaustedness
noun
The state, quality, or condition 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
exhaustiveness
exhaustiveness
noun
The state of being exhaustive.
exhaustlessness
exhaustlessness
noun
(dated) inexhaustibility; infinite supply
exheredation
exhibitant
exhibiting
exhibiting
verb
present participle of exhibit
exhibition
exhibition
noun
(UK) A financial award or prize given to a student (who becomes an exhibitioner) by a school or university, usually on the basis of academic merit.
(sports) A game which does not impact the standings for any major cup or competition.
A demonstration of personal skill or feelings.
A large-scale public showing of objects or products.
A public display, intentional or otherwise, generally characterised as negative, a shameful exhibition or a disgusting exhibition
An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
exhibitional
exhibitional
adj
Relating to exhibition
exhibitioner
exhibitioner
noun
(Britain) A student at secondary school or university who has been awarded an exhibition. The exhibition usually involves a financial prize and may include the right to wear a distinctive gown, especially at the University of Oxford.
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.
exhibitionist
exhibitionist
adj
compulsively seeking attention
noun
One who attempts to draw attention to himself or herself by his or her behaviour.
One who exposes his or her genitalia (or female nipples) in public.
Synonym of exhibitioner (“student who is awarded an exhibition”)
exhibitionistic
exhibitionistic
adj
Having a tendency toward exhibitionism.
exhibitionists
exhibitionists
noun
plural of exhibitionist
exhibitionize
exhibitionize
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To make an exhibition or display (of); to show off.
exhibitions
exhibitions
noun
plural of exhibition
exhilarant
exhilarant
adj
Exciting joy, mirth, or pleasure.
noun
That which exhilarates.
exhilarating
exhilarating
adj
Refreshingly thrilling.
verb
present participle of exhilarate
exhilaratingly
exhilaratingly
adv
In a way that exhilarates
exhilaration
exhilaration
noun
The act of enlivening the spirits; the act of making glad or cheerful; a gladdening.
The state of being enlivened, cheerful or exhilarated.
exhilarations
exhilarations
noun
plural of exhilaration
exhortation
exhortation
noun
Language intended to incite and encourage
The act or practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.
exhortations
exhortations
noun
plural of exhortation
exhorting
exhorting
noun
exhortation
verb
present participle of exhort
exhortingly
exhortingly
adv
So as to exhort.
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
exognathion
exognathite
exonarthex
exonarthex
noun
(architecture, Christianity) The space anterior to the narthex of a church, sometimes roofed-over as with a porch, but more often an enclosed courtyard; in antiquity, the courtyard where catechumens were permitted to be close to the Eucharist, but forbidden to see it celebrated.
expenthesis
externship
externship
noun
An experiential learning opportunity, usually offered by a school, similar to an internship, but generally shorter in duration.
externships
externships
noun
plural of externship
extinguish
extinguish
verb
(intransitive) To die out.
(transitive) To destroy or abolish something.
(transitive) To obscure or eclipse something.
(transitive) To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
(transitive, literally) To hunt down (a species) to extinction.
(transitive, psychology) To bring about the extinction of a conditioned reflex.
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)
extinguisher, especially a fire extinguisher
extinguished
extinguished
adj
Having been quenched or eliminated.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of extinguish
extinguisher
extinguisher
noun
(historical) A small hollow conical instrument for putting out a candle.
A fire extinguisher.
extinguishers
extinguishers
noun
plural of extinguisher
extinguishes
extinguishes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of extinguish
extinguishing
extinguishing
noun
The process by which something is extinguished.
verb
present participle of extinguish
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.
extrabranchial
extrabranchial
adj
(anatomy) Outside of the branchial arches.
extrabronchial
extrabronchial
adj
(anatomy) Outside of the bronchi.
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.
fucoxanthine
haematoxylin
haematoxylin
noun
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hematoxylin
haematoxylon
haemotoxin
haemotoxin
noun
Alternative form of hemotoxin
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
hemopneumothorax
hemopneumothorax
noun
(medicine) pneumothorax and hemothorax occurring together
hemotoxin
hemotoxin
noun
(chiefly cytology) Any toxin that destroys red blood cells
hepatotoxin
hepatotoxin
noun
Any substance that causes hepatotoxicity
herstmonceux
heteroauxin
heteroauxin
noun
A growth-promoting hormone, 3-indoleacetic acid, occurring in some plants.
heteroauxins
heteroauxins
noun
plural of heteroauxin
heterodoxness
heterointoxication
heteroxanthine
heteroxenous
heteroxenous
adj
(biology) parasitic to two different types of host (typically as part of a complex life cycle)
hexacanth
hexacanth
adj
(zoology) Having six larval hooks.
hexacanthous
hexachlorethane
hexachlorethane
noun
Alternative form of hexachloroethane
hexachloroethane
hexachloroethane
noun
(organic chemistry) The fully chlorinated derivative of ethane CCl₃-CCl₃ that is used as an oxidizing agent, and in munitions
hexactinal
hexactinal
adj
(biology) Having six rays.
hexactine
hexactine
adj
Having six rays.
noun
A six-rayed spicule, made of silica, that makes up the skeleton of some sponges.
hexactinellid
hexactinellid
noun
Any of the many sponges of class Hexactinellida, which have hexactine spicules; a glass sponge.