(pathology) ataxia that affects the hands and fingers, feet and toes
adipopexia
adipopexia
noun
Alternative form of adipopexis
adipopexic
adipopexis
adipopexis
noun
(physiology) The storage of fat in tissue.
admonitrix
admonitrix
noun
(archaic) A female admonitor.
adnexopexy
adoxaceous
advocatrix
affixation
affixation
noun
(linguistics) The adding of an affix to a word.
aldohexose
aldohexose
noun
(biochemistry) Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.
alexandros
alexandros
Proper noun
A transliteration of the Greek male given name
alloxanate
alloxanate
noun
(chemistry) A salt of alloxanic acid.
alloxantin
alloxantin
noun
(organic chemistry) A hemiacetal formed by alloxan with its reduced reaction product dialuric acid.
amaxomania
ambodexter
ambodexter
noun
Obsolete spelling of ambidexter.
ambosexous
ambosexous
adj
(obsolete) ambisexual; hermaphroditic
ambosexual
aminoxylol
amyxorrhea
amyxorrhea
noun
(medicine) Absence of the normal mucous secretion.
anaxagoras
anemotaxis
anemotaxis
noun
(biology) Movement of an organism in response to air currents.
annexation
annexation
noun
(law) A legal merging of a territory into another body.
Addition or incorporation of something, or territories that have been annexed.
anorexiant
anorexiant
noun
A thing, especially a medication, that promotes a decrease in body weight or a reduction in appetite.
anoxyscope
anthotaxis
antiboxing
antiboxing
adj
Opposing the sport of boxing.
antioxygen
antioxygen
noun
The antimatter counterpart of oxygen. Made up of positron and antiprotons instead of electrons and protons.
antitoxine
antitoxine
noun
Archaic form of antitoxin.
antitoxins
antitoxins
noun
plural of antitoxin
anxiolytic
anxiolytic
adj
(pharmacology) That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing
noun
(pharmacology) A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.
aplotaxene
aplotaxene
noun
(organic chemistry) The unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (8Z,11Z,14Z)-heptadeca-1,8,11,14-tetraene present in the roots of burdock
apoplexies
apoplexies
noun
plural of apoplexy
appomattox
appomattox
Proper noun
A river in Virginia, USA.
A town in Virginia, USA.
approximal
approximal
adj
Contiguous
Near or adjacent
archidoxis
arsenoxide
arsenoxide
noun
(organic chemistry) The functional group -As=O; any organic compound containing this group
ataxinomic
ataxonomic
autosexing
autosexing
noun
The identification of the sex of newborn chicks by their physical appearance, possible with certain breeds of poultry.
autoxidize
autoxidize
verb
Alternative spelling of autoxidise
auxanogram
auxanogram
noun
A culture of microorganisms used in auxanography.
auxanology
auxanology
noun
auxology
auxiliator
auxoaction
auxocardia
auxochrome
auxochrome
noun
(obsolete, chemistry) any atom or group which, when added to a chromophore, causes a bathochromic shift in its spectrum
auxotrophy
auxotrophy
noun
(biology) The inability of a microorganism to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, often as a result of mutation.
axinomancy
axinomancy
noun
(rare) Divination by saws or axes.
axiologies
axiologies
noun
plural of axiology
axiologist
axiologist
noun
A person, especially a philosopher, who studies theory of value.
axiomatize
axiomatize
verb
To establish a set of axioms that describe or govern certain phenomena
axiopoenus
axonometry
axonometry
noun
axonometric projection
axonophora
axoplasmic
axoplasmic
adj
Of or pertaining to axoplasm.
binoxalate
binoxalate
noun
(chemistry) A salt having two equivalents of oxalic acid to one of the base; an acid oxalate.
bolboxalis
bordereaux
bordereaux
noun
plural of bordereau
boxhauling
boxhauling
verb
present participle of boxhaul
breadboxes
breadboxes
noun
plural of breadbox
cacodoxian
cacoxenite
cacoxenite
noun
(chemistry) A soft phosphate of iron occurring in yellowish clumps: hydrated iron aluminum phosphate oxide: (Fe,Al)₂₅(PO₄)₁₇O₆(OH)₁₂·17H₂O.
carbethoxy
carbethoxy
noun
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical -CO-OCH₂CH₃
carboxylic
carboxylic
adj
(organic chemistry) Of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group.
caulotaxis
chaetotaxy
chaetotaxy
noun
(zoology) The arrangement of, and study of arrangement of, chaetae (chitinous bristles) on a species or subspecies of animal, usually and especially an arthropod or annelid.
charlevoix
charlevoix
Proper noun
A region of Quebec, Canada.
A city in Michigan, USA
chatterbox
chatterbox
noun
(computing) Synonym of chatterbot
(informal) One who chats or talks to excess.
A cootie catcher (children's fortune-telling device).
chemotaxis
chemotaxis
noun
(biology, biochemistry) The movement of a cell or an organism in response to a chemical stimulant.
chionodoxa
chionodoxa
noun
(botany) Any plant of the former genus Chionodoxa.
chronaxies
chronaxies
noun
plural of chronaxie
chteauroux
cladothrix
coadjutrix
coadjutrix
noun
A female coadjutor
An assistant (and eventual successor) to an abbess
coannexing
coexpanded
coexpanded
verb
simple past tense and past participle of coexpand
contextual
contextual
adj
Of, pertaining to, or depending on the context of information; relating to the situation or location in which the information was found.
contraplex
contraplex
adj
(telegraphy) Of message signals, passing in opposite directions at the same time.
coxcomical
coxcomical
adj
Alternative form of coxcombical
coxswained
coxswained
verb
simple past tense and past participle of coxswain
coxwaining
daemonelix
deoxidator
desmopexia
desoxalate
detoxicant
detoxicant
adj
That detoxicates
noun
Any material that detoxicates
detoxicate
detoxicate
verb
(of a person) To remove poison (or its effects) from.
(of a poison) To counteract, or make less poisonous.
dextrorsal
dextrorsal
adj
Synonym of dextrorse
diplotaxis
disoxidate
disoxidate
verb
(chemistry, obsolete) To deoxidize.
doxasticon
doxography
doxography
noun
The work or works of classical historians describing the opinions of Ancient Greek philosophers and scientists.
echopraxia
echopraxia
noun
The involuntary repetition or imitation of the observed movements of another.
endothorax
endothorax
noun
(zoology) An internal process of the sternal plates in the thorax of insects.
entomotaxy
entomotaxy
noun
The preparation of insects for preservation.
entothorax
entothorax
noun
Alternative form of endothorax
esonarthex
esonarthex
noun
An inner narthex (in a church).
euxanthone
euxanthone
noun
(organic chemistry) A naturally occurring xanthonoid with the molecular formula C₁₃H₈O₄.
exaltation
exaltation
noun
(astrology) That placement of a planet in the zodiac in which it is deemed to exert its strongest influence.
(medicine, archaic) An abnormal sense of personal well-being, power, or importance, observed as a symptom in various forms of insanity.
(rare) The collective noun for larks.
The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.
The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property.
examinator
examinator
noun
An examiner.
exareolate
excalation
excalation
noun
(pathology) The absence, or failure to develop, of a digit, vertebra etc.
excavation
excavation
noun
(countable) A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
(countable) A site where an archaeological exploration is being carried out.
(countable) An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
(countable) Something uncovered by archaeological excavation.
(countable) The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.
(uncountable) Archaeological research that unearths buildings, tombs and objects of historical value.
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
excavators
excavators
noun
plural of excavator
excavatory
excavatory
adj
Of or pertaining to excavation.
excecation
excecation
noun
(obsolete) The act of making blind.
excitation
excitation
noun
(physics) A transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule to an excited state by the absorption of a quantum of energy; the opposite of relaxation
(physiology) The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation
The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.
excitatory
excitatory
adj
Stimulating, exciting or causing excitation; excitative.
excoecaria
excogitate
excogitate
verb
To reach as a conclusion through reason or careful thought.
To think over something carefully; to consider fully; cogitate.
excoriable
excoriable
adj
Capable of being excoriated.
excoriated
excoriated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of excoriate
excoriates
excoriates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of excoriate
excoriator
excoriator
noun
A machine for stripping the skin from fruits.
One who excoriates, or strongly denounces.
excreation
excreation
noun
(obsolete) The act of spitting out.
excusation
excusation
noun
(obsolete) The act of offering an excuse or apology, or the fact of being excused; an excuse, a defence.
excusatory
excusatory
adj
serving to make an excuse
execration
execration
noun
An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
That which is execrated; a detested thing.
execrators
execrators
noun
plural of execrator
execratory
execratory
adj
Tending to execrate or cause execration.
exfetation
exfetation
noun
(medicine) imperfect fetation in some organ exterior to the uterus
exfoliated
exfoliated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of exfoliate
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
exhalatory
exhalatory
adj
Of or pertaining to exhalation
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.
exhortator
exhumation
exhumation
noun
The act of digging up that which has been buried.
exhumatory
exhumatory
adj
Relating to exhumation or disinterment.
exoascales
exocardiac
exocardiac
adj
Outside of the heart
exocardial
exocardial
adj
(anatomy) Situated or arising outside of the heart.
exoculated
exoculated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of exoculate
exocyclica
exogastric
exogastric
adj
Of the shell of a mollusc, curving forwards towards the head.
Outside of the stomach.
exomphalos
exomphalos
noun
A defect in the development of the muscles of the abdominal wall.
exomphalus
exomphalus
noun
Alternative form of exomphalos
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.
exonerated
exonerated
adj
Freed from any question of guilt, acquitted.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of exonerate
exonerates
exonerates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of exonerate
exonerator
exonerator
noun
One who exonerates.
exophagous
exophagous
adj
Exhibiting or relating to exophagy.
exorbitant
exorbitant
adj
Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.
exorbitate
exorbitate
verb
(obsolete) To go out of the track; to deviate.
exorcismal
exornation
exornation
noun
(obsolete) ornament; decoration; embellishment
exoterical
exoterical
adj
Alternative form of exoteric
exothecate
exothermal
exothermal
adj
exothermic
exotically
exotically
adv
In an exotic manner.
expansions
expansions
noun
plural of expansion
expatiator
expatiator
noun
One who expatiates.
expiations
expiations
noun
plural of expiation
expilation
expiration
expiration
noun
(euphemistic) The last emission of breath; death.
A cessation, extinction, ending
Emission of volatile matter; exhalation.
That which is produced by breathing out, as a sound.
The act of expiring.
The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth