(biology, geology, chemistry, ecology) The scientific study of biological, geological and chemical processes in the natural environment and especially of their mutual relationships
brachycephalism
brachycephalism
noun
Dated form of brachycephaly.
brachydactylism
cardiosymphysis
cataphrygianism
chartophylacium
cheiropompholyx
cheiropompholyx
noun
(medicine) pompholyx affecting the hand
cheiropterygium
cheiropterygium
noun
(anatomy) The typical pentadactyloid limb of the higher vertebrates.
chemicophysical
chemicophysical
adj
Synonym of physicochemical
chemophysiology
chemotactically
chemotactically
adv
By chemotaxis.
chemotropically
chemotropically
adv
In a chemotropic manner.
chirognomically
chirognomically
adv
In terms of, or by means of, chirognomy.
chromatodysopia
comprehendingly
comprehendingly
adv
In an comprehending manner; knowingly.
comprehensively
comprehensively
adv
In a comprehensive manner; in an all-inclusive or wide-ranging fashion.
compsothlypidae
cricothyreotomy
crymoanesthesia
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
cystolithectomy
demographically
demographically
adv
In a demographic manner.
demythologising
demythologising
verb
present participle of demythologise
demythologizing
demythologizing
verb
present participle of demythologize
dermatoglyphics
dermatoglyphics
noun
The patterns of loops, arches and whorls on the skin of the fingers and feet.
The study of such patterns.
dermatophytosis
dermatophytosis
noun
(medicine) A fungal infection of the skin caused by a dermatophyte, ringworm.
dimethylaniline
dimethylaniline
noun
(organic chemistry) The tertiary amine C₆H₅N(CH₃)₂ used in the manufacture of the explosive tetryl
dimethylbenzene
dimethylbenzene
noun
(organic chemistry) xylene
dimethylmethane
diphenhydramine
diphenhydramine
noun
(pharmacology) An antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H₁ receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. It also reduces smooth muscle contraction, increases heart rate, and sedates the user by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).
diphenylenimide
diphenylenimine
diphenylenimine
noun
carbazole
diphenylmethane
diphenylmethane
noun
(organic chemistry) The aromatic hydrocarbon (C₆H₅)₂CH₂; it is an intermediate in the synthesis of many other compounds
dithyrambically
dithyrambically
adv
In dithyrambic fashion.
dyschromatopsia
dyschromatopsia
Noun
dichromatism
dyschromatoptic
dyschromatoptic
adj
Exhibiting or relating to dyschromatopsia.
dysmorphophobia
dysmorphophobia
noun
(dated, psychiatry) body dysmorphic disorder, dysmorphia
ektodynamorphic
ektodynamorphic
adj
Alternative form of ectodynamorphic
endolymphangial
endolymphangial
adj
(anatomy) Within a lymphatic vessel.
endotheliomyoma
endothermically
endothermically
adv
In an endothermic manner
epiphenomenally
epiphenomenally
adv
In an epiphenomenal manner.
erythromelalgia
erythromelalgia
noun
A rare neurovascular peripheral pain disorder in which blood vessels, usually in the lower extremities or hands, are episodically blocked, then become hyperemic and inflamed.
esophagomycosis
ethnomusicology
ethnomusicology
noun
(music) The study of music and culture; the study of music as it relates to its cultural context.
ethylenediamine
ethylenediamine
noun
(organic chemistry) The diamine NH₂-CH₂-CH₂-NH₂ that is used in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of polymers
euphemistically
euphemistically
adv
In a euphemistic manner.
extrarhythmical
extrarhythmical
adj
Alternative form of extrarhythmic
gramophonically
gramophonically
adv
By means of a gramophone.
gynandromorphic
gynandromorphic
adj
(of an organism) Having male and female characteristics.
hamamelidoxylon
harmonistically
harmonistically
adv
In a harmonistic manner.
heliochromotype
heliochromotype
noun
(obsolete) A heliochrome; a photograph in natural colours.
heliometrically
heliometrically
adv
By means of, or in terms of, heliometry.
hematoporphyria
hematoporphyria
noun
(medicine) A disorder of porphyrin metabolism in which uroporphyrin and coproporphyrin are present in the tissues and urine.
hematoporphyrin
hematoporphyrin
noun
(biochemistry) The porphyrin portion of heme (minus the iron atom)
hemiamyosthenia
hemiascomycetes
hemiascomycetes
noun
plural of hemiascomycete
hemicrystalline
hemicylindrical
hemicylindrical
adj
Having the form of half a cylinder (divided down its axis)
hemidysesthesia
hemigastrectomy
hemihypertrophy
hemihypertrophy
noun
(pathology) hypertrophy that affects only one half of the body
hemihypesthesia
hemihypesthesia
noun
A reduction in sensitivity on one side of the body.
hemilaminectomy
hemilaminectomy
noun
(surgery) The removal of either the left or right half of the lamina.
hemisaprophytic
hemispherically
hemispherically
adv
In the way of a hemisphere.
hemistrumectomy
hemisymmetrical
hemocytoblastic
hemocytogenesis
hemocytotripsis
hemodynamically
hemodynamically
adv
With regard to hemodynamics
hermeneutically
hermeneutically
adv
In a hermeneutical way.
hippogastronomy
histochemically
histochemically
adv
By the use of histochemistry.
histomorphology
histomorphology
noun
The use of histology to study the morphology of cells
holosymmetrical
homeopathically
homeopathically
adv
By means of homeopathy.
homeostatically
homeostatically
adv
By means of, or in terms of, homeostasis.
homocentrically
homoeopathicity
homoeopathicity
noun
Alternative form of homeopathicity
homogenetically
homoplastically
homoplastically
adv
In a homoplastic sense.
hydatopneumatic
hydrodynamicist
hydrodynamicist
noun
One who studies hydrodynamics.
hydrogymnastics
hydrogymnastics
noun
therapeutic gymnastics performed in water
hydromantically
hydromechanical
hydromechanical
adj
Of or pertaining to hydromechanics.
hydromeningitis
hydroperitoneum
hydroperitoneum
noun
(medicine, obsolete) The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum
hygrometrically
hygrometrically
adv
By means of, or in terms of, hygrometry.
hymenophyllites
hyperadrenalism
hyperadrenalism
noun
(pathology) An excessive level of adrenal hormones in the body
hypercalcinemia
hypercalcinemia
noun
(pathology) An excessive level of calcium in the blood
hypercatabolism
hypercatabolism
noun
An increased rate of catabolism.
hyperchloraemia
hyperchloraemia
noun
Alternative form of hyperchloremia
hyperconformist
hyperconformity
hyperconformity
noun
Excessive conformity
hyperdemocratic
hyperdemocratic
adj
Of or relating to hyperdemocracy.
hyperdialectism
hyperemphasized
hyperemphasized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of hyperemphasize
hyperenthusiasm
hyperenthusiasm
noun
Extreme or excessive enthusiasm.
hyperexcitement
hyperexcitement
noun
A state of very high excitement.
hyperimmunizing
hyperimmunizing
verb
present participle of hyperimmunize
hyperinsulinism
hyperinsulinism
noun
hyperinsulinemia
hyperkatabolism
hyperkatabolism
noun
Alternative form of hypercatabolism
hyperlipoidemia
hyperlipoidemia
noun
An abnormally high level of lipoids in the blood.
hypermedication
hypermedication
noun
Excessive medication.
hypermetabolism
hypermetabolism
noun
(biochemistry) The physiological state of increased metabolic activity, typically occurring after significant damage to the body
hypermetaphoric
hypermetaphoric
adj
Alternative form of hypermetaphorical
hypermetaplasia
hypermetropical
hypermetropical
adj
Synonym of hypermetropic
hypermiraculous
hypermixolydian
hypermoralistic
hypermystically
hypernatronemia
hyperovarianism
hyperoxymuriate
hyperoxymuriate
noun
(chemistry, obsolete) Any perchlorate.
hyperparasitism
hyperparasitism
noun
(biology) parasitism by one parasite upon another
hyperpatriotism
hyperpatriotism
noun
Extreme patriotism.
hyperphalangism
hyperplagiarism
hyperpotassemia
hyperpotassemia
noun
(medicine, may be considered incorrect) Hyperkalemia.
hyperpotassemic
hyperrhythmical
hypersensualism
hyperthyroidism
hyperthyroidism
noun
(medicine) The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
(pathology) The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.
hypervoluminous
hypnosporangium
hypoalbuminemia
hypoalbuminemia
noun
(pathology) The presence of an abnormally low concentration of albumin in the blood.
