(crystallography) A dome parallel to the shorter lateral axis.
chlamydate
chlamydate
adj
(zoology, of some molluscs) Having a mantle or fringe
dehumidify
dehumidify
verb
To reduce the moisture in a body of air; to lower the humidity.
delthyrium
delthyrium
noun
(zoology) The opening between the beak and the hinge in certain brachiopods, through which the pedicle passes.
demography
demography
noun
The particular demographic makeup of a population.
The study of the characteristics of human populations, especially with regards to their makeup and fluctuations and the social causes behind these.
The study of the structure and population dynamics of other lifeforms, such as mammals, insects, plants, etc.
dermopathy
dermopathy
noun
(pathology) disease of the skin
dermophyte
dermophyte
noun
dermatophyte
desmachyme
desmopathy
desmopathy
noun
disease of the ligaments
deutonymph
deutonymph
noun
The third instar of a mite.
disyntheme
dyothelism
dyothelism
noun
(Christianity, theology) The doctrine of two wills (human and divine) in Christ.
dysphemism
dysphemism
noun
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
dysphemize
dysphemize
verb
(rare, transitive) To describe in dysphemisms.
ecchymosed
ecchymosed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of ecchymose
endomorphy
endomorphy
noun
The property of having the endomorph body type.
endothermy
endothermy
noun
(biology) A form of thermoregulation in which heat is generated by the organism's metabolism
ethylamide
ethylamide
noun
(organic chemistry) Any N-ethyl derivative of an amide
hamperedly
handsomely
handsomely
adv
(nautical) Carefully; in shipshape style; without undue haste.
Generously (especially with regards money).
Impressively, thoroughly; vigorously.
In a handsome or attractive manner.
handyframe
hemidactyl
hemidactyl
noun
(zoology) Any species of Old World geckos of the genus Hemidactylus; house gecko
homewardly
homostyled
homostyled
adj
(botany) Having only one form of pistils; said of the flowers of some plants.
housemaidy
housemaidy
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a housemaid.
hydrodrome
hydrometer
hydrometer
noun
An instrument that floats in a liquid and measures its specific gravity on a scale.
hydrometra
hydrometra
noun
An accumulation of thin mucus or other watery fluid in the cavity of the uterus.
hydrometry
hydrometry
noun
(physics) The branch of hydrostatics dealing with the measurement of specific gravity using hydrometers
hydrostome
hyphodrome
hypodermal
hypodermal
adj
Below the epidermis
Of or pertaining to the hypodermis
hypodermic
hypodermic
adj
Of, or relating to the hypodermis, the layer beneath the dermis
noun
A hypodermic syringe, needle or injection
hypodermis
hypodermis
noun
(anatomy) A subcutaneous layer of loose connective tissue containing fat cells, lying beneath the dermis.
(botany) A layer of cells lying immediately below the epidermis.
An epidermal layer of cells that secretes an overlying chitinous cuticle, as in arthropods.
idiothermy
lymphedema
lymphedema
noun
(medicine) The swelling of tissue due to retention of fluid in the lymph vessels.
mentohyoid
merchandry
merchandry
noun
(obsolete) trade; commerce
methodisty
methylated
methylated
adj
(chemistry) subject to methylation
denatured by the addition of methyl alcohol
verb
simple past tense and past participle of methylate
methyldopa
methyldopa
noun
(pharmacology) The compound 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, which is used as an antihypertensive agent.
monkeyhood
monkeyhood
noun
The state or essence of being a monkey.
monorhymed
monorhymed
adj
(poetry) Employing a single rhyme.
mythicised
mythicised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of mythicise
mythicized
mythicized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of mythicize