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abacinationThe act of abacinating, of blinding with the light from hot metalabecedarianSomeone who is learning the alphabet.abhorrationSomething abhorrent; an abomination.abhorrition(obsolete) Synonym of abhorrence.abilitationThe enablement of abilityabitesartan(pharmacology) A drug that is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.ablactationThe weaning of a child from the breast, or of young animals from their dam.abmigration(ornithology) A northward summer migration of birds without a corresponding southward migration the previous autumn.abocclusion(dentistry) Condition in which the upper and lower teeth are not in contact.abomination(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.aborizationMisspelling of arborization.absentationThe act of absenting oneself.absorbermanSomeone who controls an absorber.absorbition(rare) Absorption.abstractionThe act of abstracting, separating, withdrawing, or taking away; withdrawal; the state of being taken away.abstriction(biology, mycology) A method of spore formation in fungi in which successive portions of the sporophore are cut off through the growth of septa; abjunction.abyssomicin(medicine) Any of a class of polyketide antibiotics, having a spirotetronic tricyclic subunit in their structure, derived from certain marine organisms.acacatechinAn antioxidant for fatty oils obtained from Acacia catechu.academician(now chiefly US) A member (especially a senior one) of the faculty at a college or university; an academic.acaloleptinAny of a group of antibacterial peptides present in the larva of the beetle Acalolepta luxuriosaacanthareanThat belongs to the taxonomic class Acantharea.acantharian(biology) A member of the Acantharia genus.acanthodeanAlternative form of acanthodian.acanthodian(zoology) A member of a group of extinct fish (Acanthodii) that existed from the Silurian to the Permian period.acceptationThe meaning (sense) in which a word or expression is understood, or generally received.acclamationA shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.acclimation(biology) The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.accredition(chiefly India) The giving of credentials.accultation(rare) Alternative spelling of occultation.acetomannan(biochemistry) An acetylated mannan present in aloeacetonationThe process of acetonating.acetoorceinA cytological stain made from orcein and acetic acidacetylation(organic chemistry) The reaction of a substance with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more acetyl groups into a substance.acetylxylanAny acetylated xylanacidizationThe process of acidizing.acidulationThe act of acidulating.acifluorfen(organic chemistry) The herbicide 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitrobenzoic acidaclarubicin(pharmacology) A particular drug used in chemotherapy.acochlidianAny sea snail of the order AcochlidiaceaacousticianOne versed in acoustics, especially a physicist who specializes in acoustics.acquisitionThe act or process of acquiring.acrinathrinA synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used to control Varroa jacobsoni mites and other insects.acrochordon(medicine) A soft, pedunculated or pensile wart, consisting of myomatous or edematous fibrous tissue, often found on the neck or eyelids of elderly persons.acromyodianAny passerine songbird of the former taxon AcromyodiacropleuronThe small dorsal region of the mesopleuronacropolitanOf or befitting an acropolis, especially in lofty glory and in the capacity to inspire awe; compare Acropolitan.actiniarianAny sea anemone of the order ActiniariaactinistianRelating to coelacanths (and related fish) of the class Actinistia.actinohivin(biochemistry) A lectin, that counters HIV, isolated from an actinomycete of the genus LongisporaactinohodinMisspelling of actinorhodin.actinomycin(biochemistry, pharmacology) Any of a class of toxic polypeptide antibiotics found in soil bacteria of genus Streptomyces.actinopilinA seta of some mites of the superorder AcariformesactinoporinA type of actinotoxin that form pores in membranes that contain sphingomyelinactinotoxinA toxin derived from extracts of the tentacles of sea anemones.acuminationA sharpening; termination in a sharp point; a tapering point.acutissimin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.adatanserinA drug once investigated as a possible antidepressant.adenovirionThe virion of an adenovirusadenylation(biochemistry) Any reaction or process that forms an adenylate but especially such a posttranslational modification to a protein.adhortation(obsolete, rhetoric) advice; exhortationadinopectinMisspelling of adiponectin.adiponectin(biochemistry) A protein hormone that modulates glucose regulation and fatty acid catabolism.adiponutrin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein similar to patatinadipophilin(biochemistry) An adipose differentiation-related protein associated with globule surface membrane materialadjustation(rare) Adjustment.adonizationAct or process of adonizing.adrenodoxin(biochemistry) A ferredoxin present in mitochondria of the adrenal cortex.adrenorphinAn endogenous, C-terminally amidated, opioid octapeptide, produced from proteolytic cleavage of proenkephalin A and widely distributed throughout the mammalian brain.adscriptionThe state of being joined, bound or annexedadstrictionAlternative form of astriction.adumbration(uncountable) The state of being in shadow or shade; (countable) a shadow.adventitionThe action or fact of occurring adventitiously; extrinsic addition or influence; accidental or incidental occurrence.adyponectinMisspelling of adiponectin.aegerolysin(biochemistry) Any of a group of hemolytic proteins, many of which possess antitumoral, antiproliferative and antibacterial propertiesaeolidaceanA sea slug of the suborder Aeolidacea.aerifaction(obsolete) Aeration; exposure to air.aeroantigen(immunology) An antigen present in the airaerostation(uncountable, historical) Aerial navigation; the act or science of raising and guiding balloons in the air.aeruginosin(medicine) Any of a family of peptidic protease inhibitors produced by the cyanobacterium Microcystis viridisaestheticanAlternative spelling of aesthetician (“An expert in aesthetics”).aestivation(biology) A state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer: the summer version of hibernation.aetiolationAlternative form of etiolation.aetosaurianAny aetosaur of the order †AetosauriaaffectationAn attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.affiliationThe relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.affirmationThat which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.afformationMisspelling of affirmation.affrication(phonetics, uncountable, of a consonant) Becoming an affricate sound.aforespokenSpoken previously.africoonianAlternative letter-case form of Africoonian.afrotherian(zoology) Belonging or pertaining to the superorder Afrotheria, which includes the elephants, aardvarks, golden moles, tenrecs, etc.afterburdenAlternative form of afterburthen.agaropectin(biochemistry) A heterogeneous mixture of smaller molecules making up the part of agar that is not agarose.agathodemonAlternative spelling of agathodaemon.agatizationThe formation of agate.agelastatin(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a family of naturally-occurring oroidin alkaloids having antitumor propertiesaggradation(geology) Increase in land elevation due to the deposition of sediment.aggravationExaggerated representation.aggregationThe act of collecting together, of aggregating.aggrupation(Philippines) A group, an organization.agnoprotein(biochemistry) Any of a family of viral proteins that play indirect roles in the biological processes and activities of virusesagonizationA process or action of agonizing.agropolitanRelating to an agrocity.agudization(rare) Exacerbation, worsening.ailuropodinAny giant panda of the subfamily AiluropodinaeaircraftmanA member of the lowest rank in the Royal Air Force or the air forces of various other Commonwealth countries.alabastrianAlternative form of alabastrine.alafosfalin(pharmacology) A phosphonopeptide antibiotic.alamethicin(medicine) A peptide antibiotic containing the amino acid 2-aminoisobutyric acid that is not found in proteinsalanylation(organic chemistry) The introduction of an alanyl group into a moleculealaphosphin(organic chemistry) A phosphonic acid derived of alanine that is an antibacterial peptide mimeticalbonoursinAn antibacterial diketopiperazine peptide produced by Streptomyces noursei.alchochoden(obsolete, UK, dialect, astrology) The planet which bears rule in the principal places of an astrological figure when a person is born.alcyonacean(zoology) Any member of the Alcyonacea; a soft coral.alcyonacianAlternative form of alcyonacean.alcyonarian(zoology) Any of the Alcyonaria, a subclass of the Anthozoa.alderperson(uncommon) An alderman of any gender (gender-neutral); a member of a city council.aldesleukinA particular therapeutic interleukin.algebricianSynonym of algebraist.alicaforsenA drug under investigation for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.allectation(obsolete) enticement; allurementalleviationThe act of alleviating; relief or mitigation.allineationalignment; position in a straight line, as of two planets with the sunalloalbumin(genetics, biochemistry) Any of a group of genetically-related albumins found in blood serumalloantigen(genetics) Any antigen, present in only some individuals of a species, that stimulates the production of antibodies in those that lack it; an isoantigenallobetulinA naturally-occurring isomer of betulinallocyathin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of cyathin diterpenes found in fungi of the genus Cyathus.alloproteinA synthetic protein, especially one that contains an amino acid that is not found in natureallosamidin(organic chemistry) A polycyclic carbohydrate amide that is a chitinase inhibitorallotherian(zoology) Any member of the infraclass †Allotheria of extinct mammals.alloxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.alluviationThe deposition of alluvium (sediment) by a river.almotriptanA triptan drug for the treatment of migraine.aloxistatinA protease inhibitor drug.alphaglobinAlternative form of alpha globin.alphostatin(organic chemistry) A phosphopeptide, 1-O-[(2S,3S)-2-[[(2S,3S)-2-amino-3-methylpentanoyl]amino]-3-methylpentanoyl] 5-O-phosphono (2S)-2-[[(2S)-5-amino-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoyl]amino]pentanedioate, that is a phosphatase inhibitoralseroxylonA purified extract of the root of Rauvolfia serpentina, used as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris and as a sedative in psychosis.altercation(countable) An angry or heated dispute.alternateenA teenager with an interest in alternative rock and the associated youth counterculture, particularly with visible markers such as piercings.alternation(religion) The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.althiomycin(organic chemistry) A tricyclic thiazole derivative that is an antibioticalveolation(geology) An eroded structure of honeycomb-like cavitiesamarogentin(organic chemistry) A bitter secoiridoid glycoside found in gentian (Gentiana lutea) and in chiretta (Swertia chirata).ambiguationact of ambiguatingambiversion(psychology) A personality trait having balanced characteristics of both extroversion and introversion.ambrisentan(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug, an endothelin receptor antagonist used to treat pulmonary hypertension.ametabolian(zoology) Of or pertaining to insects that do not undergo metamorphosisamicoumacin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of antibiotic phenolic lactones, based on (2S,3S,4S)-4-amino-2,3-dihydroxy-N1-{(1S)-1-[(3S)-8-hydroxy-1-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-isochromen-3-yl]-3-methylbutyl}hexanediamide, produced by Bacillus pumilusamidoglycan(biochemistry) A glycan that is bonded to the amine part of a peptideamifloxacin(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.aminocandinAn echinocandin antifungal that targets the glucan in fungal cell walls.aminoglycan(organic chemistry) Any glycan composed of amino sugar moietiesaminopterin(pharmacology) A 4-amino analog of folic acid used as a chemotherapy drug.aminylation(biochemistry) Modification (typically of a protein by reaction with an amine (typically an amino acid)ammodytoxinAny of a family of phospholipases, present in the venom of Vipera ammodytes, that are presynaptic neurotoxinsammoniation(chemistry) Treatment or reaction with ammonia.amniopterinMisspelling of aminopterin.amoxicillin(pharmacology) A moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic beta-lactam antibiotic with the formula C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S, closely related to ampicillin.amoxycillin(pharmacology) UK spelling of amoxicillin.amphibactinAny of a group of siderophores produced by marine bacteriaamphiphysin(biochemistry) Any of a class of protein associated with the cytoplasmic surface of synaptic vesiclesamplexation(biology, dated, uncommon) The act of (forming the grip of) amplexus.amplicationMisspelling of amplification.amylopectin(biochemistry) A highly branched, insoluble form of starch (the soluble form being amylose)amylostatinAny material that inhibits amylaseanacoluthon(rhetoric) Intentional use of such a structure.anaflatoxinMisspelling of anaphylatoxin.analysationAlternative form of analyzation.analyzation(rare) analysisanastrephin(organic chemistry) The lactone (3aS,4R,7aS)-4-ethenyl-4,7a-dimethyl-3a,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one present in the pheromone of some male fruit fliesanchomomyinAny extinct primate of the genus AnchomomysanchorwomanA female anchorperson.androctoninAn antimicrobial peptide present in the scorpion Androctonus australisandroglobin(biochemistry) A chimeric globin associated with the testesanemizationThe process or result of anemizing.angariation(obsolete) coercionangioneurin(biochemistry) Any of a group of vasculotrophic and neurotrophic growth factorsangiostatin(biochemistry, medicine) A protein that inhibits angiogenesis; it is used to inhibit the growth of new blood vessels in tumours.angiotensin(biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure.anguibactin(organic chemistry) A siderophore, (2E)-N-hydroxy-2-(5-hydroxy-6-oxocyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-ylidene)-N-[2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethyl]-1,3-thiazolidine-4-carboxamide, present in marine vibriosangustationThe act of making narrow; a contracting or straitening.anhydration(chemistry) The formation of an anhydrateanilinction(rare) Anilingus.animutation(Internet, uncountable) A form of Internet-based computer animation characterized by unpredictable montages of pop culture images set to music; (countable) an instance of this.anisopteranAny dragonfly of the infraorder AnisopteraanitrazafenA drug displaying COX-2 inhibitor activity.annellation(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction in which one ring is attached to anotherannepressin(biochemistry) A homologous form of oxytocin/vasopressin found in segmented wormsannomuricin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of alkyl derivatives of tetrahydrofuran isolated from plants of the genus Annonaannullation(obsolete) Annulment.anodisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of anodization.anodizationThe process of anodizing.anovulation(pathology) Lack of ovulation.ansamitocinAny of a group of maytansinoid antibioticsantafumicinAny of a group of antifungal agents, based on (3S,5S)-5-(3-acetyl-2,6-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-methoxyoxolan-2-one, present in the mold Aspergillus niger or its close relatives.antecession(dated) Synonym of antecedenceanteflexion(anatomy) A forward bending of an organ, especially that of the uterus near the cervixantennation(entomology, of an insect) An act of antennating, or touching the antennae to another insect.antetorsion(anatomy) A twisting angle between the neck and condyle of a bone such as the femur that ceases before it reaches normalanteversion(medicine) Forward-tilting of an anatomical structure (e.g. the uterus).anthacyclinMisspelling of anthracycline.anthocyanin(botany, organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after its chlorophyll decomposes).antholeucin(botany, obsolete) A substance isolated from flowers and thought to act as a white pigment.anthrafuran(organic chemistry) Any of a group of heterocycles composed of a furan ring fused to an anthraceneanthramycin(medicine) Any of a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics, having a benzodiazepine structure, isolated from Streptomyces bacteria, that have antitumour activityanthrarufin(organic chemistry) 1,5-dihydroxyanthraquinoneanthrolysinA toxic cytolysin present in the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.antiacarianThat counters mites of the genus Acarus.antiballoon(textiles) Preventing the outward bulging of the material being worked on by a spinning frame.antichicken(immunology, of an antibody) Reacting with the immunoglobins found in chickens.antidextran(immunology) Any antibody that targets dextranantierosion(geology) Countering erosion.antievasionPreventing evasion.antifashionAny fashion that is intentionally contrary to the mainstream.antifermion(particle physics) The antiparticle of a (specified) fermionantiforeignOpposed to foreigners or to what is foreign.antigliadin(immunology, of an antibody) Acting against gliadin.antigogglinAlternative spelling of antigoglin.antihandgunProhibiting or restricting the possession of handgunsantihorizon(astrophysics) The opposite of an event horizon, allowing escape but not entry.antihyperon(particle physics) The antiparticle of a hyperonantikeratin(immunology) That targets keratinantilesbianOpposed to lesbians (female homosexuals).antimensionAlternative form of antimins.antiminsionAlternative form of antimins.antimission(religion) Opposing a religious mission.antimonsoon(meteorology) The upper, contrary-moving current of the atmosphere over a monsoon.antimutagen(pharmacology) an agent which counteracts one or more mutagensantineutron(physics) The antiparticle corresponding to a neutron.antinucleon(particle physics) The antiparticle of a nucleonantipattern(software engineering) A design pattern that may be commonly used, but is ineffective or counterproductive in practice.antiplasmin(biochemistry) A plasmin inhibitor.antipolaronthe antimatter counterpart of the polaronantipuritanOne who opposes puritanism.antiquarianPertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity.antiquation(uncountable) The process of becoming antique or obsolete.antirrhininAn anthocyanin, the 3-rutinoside of cyanidin, found in blackcurrant.antiseption(archaic) antisepsisantislepton(physics) The antiparticle of a slepton.antisoliton(physics) A soliton with the negative amplitude of a given solitonantispurion(particle physics) The antiparticle of a spurion.antisthecon(linguistics, prosody, rhetoric) The changing of a sound in a word for effect, or to force a rhyme; a metaplasmic substitution.antitension(surgery) Countering muscular tension.antithalian(formal) Opposed to fun or festivity.antitrypsin(biochemistry) Any of a class of serum proteins that inhibit trypsin and similar proteolytic enzymesantitubulinInhibiting the action of tubulin.antiutopian(chiefly philosophy) Opposing utopian values.antivitamin(biochemistry) Any compound that inhibits the metabolic action of a vitamin.antiwesternOpposing Western cultural and political influences.anypothetonAn idea which is discovered to be true in itself, or which supports itself; that which is absolutely or necessarily true; as opposed to a hypothesis requiring further support. The result or conclusion of a philosophical argument or investigation according to Plato's "hypothetical method."aphidicolin(organic chemistry) A tetracyclic diterpene antibiotic with antiviral and antimitotic properties.apiculation(botany) A short, sharply pointed tip.apoaequorin(biochemistry) An apoprotein found in the photoprotein aequorin.apocopation(linguistics) A word formed by removing the end of a longer word.apocynthion(astronomy) The point in an orbit around the Moon that is most distant from that body.apodization(mathematics) Any of several techniques to modify the form of a mathematical function, or of a spectrum etc. by smoothing or removing irregularitiesapoferritin(biochemistry) Part of the ferritin that is not combined with ironapollonicon(music) A particular type of barrel organ that also had a keyboard.apolytikionA troparion chanted at Orthodox Christian worship services, summarizing the feast being celebrated that day.aponigricon(astronomy) Apoapsis around a black hole.apoprotininMisspelling of aprotinin.apoptolidin(organic chemistry) A macrolide that has some antitumour effectsaposafraninAlternative form of aposafranine.apotropaionSomething that wards off evil; an amulet or magic charm.appellation(formal or dated) A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; a designation.applanation(pathology, ophthalmology) The flattening of the cornea, especially by the application of pressure.applicationThe act of physically applying or laying on.apprecation(obsolete) Earnest prayer; devout wish.approbationThe act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.approvision(transitive) To supply with provisions.aquablation(surgery) A surgical technique used for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, involving the ablation of prostatic tissue with a high-velocity saline stream with the use of robotic assistance and real-time ultrasonic guidance.aquayamycinAn anthraquinone glycoside that is the basis of some antibioticsarachnidianRelating to the arachnidsaralosaurin(paleontology) Any dinosaur of the tribe Aralosaurini.arbitrationThe act or process of arbitrating.arcellaceanAny protist of the order ArcellinidaarchaeozoonAny animal known only from archaeological evidencearchenteron(anatomy) A primitive alimentary cavityarchimedeanAlternative letter-case form of Archimedean.archivation(rare) Archival; the act of archiving something.archpaladin(very rare, science fiction, fantasy, video games) A supreme paladin.archvillain(chiefly narratology) A supreme villain; the most evil or powerful villain.arenization(geology) The formation of sand by weathering of granite or similar coarse-grained rockargentaffin(cytology) That is stained by silver saltsargentationThe process of coating with silver or a silver compound; silvering.argipressin(biochemistry) The vasopressin.argophyllin(organic chemistry) Either of two sesquiterpene lactones present in the sunflower Helianthus argophyllusaridisationAlternative form of aridization.aridizationThe process by which a region becomes aridarjunolitinA triterpene glycoside found in the tree Terminalia arjuna.arrentation(law, UK, historical) A letting or renting, especially a licence to enclose land in a forest with a low hedge and ditch, under a yearly rent.arrestationThe act of arresting.arsphenaminAlternative form of arsphenamine.artemesininMisspelling of artemisinin.artemisinin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An antimalarial drug derived from the sweet wormwood shrub, Artemisia annua, found as the active ingredient in traditional Chinese medical herbal treatment for malaria, chemically a sesquiterpene lactone - C₁₅H₂₂O₅.arthothelin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of xanthenones, based on 2,4,5-trichloro-1,3,6-trihydroxy-8-methylxanthen-9-one, present in lichen.arthrodiran(zoology) Any of a group of extinct fish of the order Arthrodira.arthropodan(zoology) Of, or relating to, arthropods.arthropodin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins found in the cuticles of insects.artophorion(Eastern Orthodoxy) The tabernacle on the high altar in an Eastern Orthodox churchascalabotan(zoology) A squamate of the clade Ascalabotaascidiacean(zoology) Any of the class Ascidiacea of sea squirts.ascomycotanOf or relating to the Ascomycota.ascophyllanA fucose-containing, sulfated polysaccharide isolated from brown alga of the genus Ascophyllum.aspergillinA black pigment obtained from Aspergillus.aspidistrinA particular steroid glycoside.asportation(law) The illegal movement of goods or carrying away of a person.assemblymanA male member of an assembly.assemblymenplural of assemblymanassentationInsincere or obsequious assent; hypocritical or pretended concurrence.assertationAn assertion, statement of opinion.asservationMisspelling of assertation.assignationAn appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.association(uncountable) The act of associating.assortationThe act of assortingassoziation(non-native speakers' English) Misspelling of association.astaxanthin(organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment that occurs widely in plants and animals, especially crustaceans.asteroideanAny starfish of the class Asteroideaasteroidian(zoology) Of or relating to the Asteroidea.astrogation(science fiction) Astronavigation (navigation through space).astrologian(obsolete) An astrologer.astronomian(obsolete, rare) An astrologer.astropecten(zoology) Any of the genus Astropecten of sea stars.astrophorinAny sea sponge of the suborder AstrophorinaastrophytonThe giant basket star, an early Mesozoic invertebrate.astrotactin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein associated with the migration and adhesion of neuronsatheisationAlternative spelling of atheization.atheizationProcess of making atheistic.atomisationAlternative spelling of atomization.atomizationThe act or an instance of atomizing.atriohisian(physiology, medicine) Of or pertaining to an atrium and the His bundle in the electrical conduction system of the heart, as (usually, more specifically) an atriohisian tract constituting an accessory tract of conduction.atriopeptin(biochemistry) Atrial natriuretic peptide, a powerful vasodilator and a protein (polypeptide) hormone secreted by heart muscle cells.attenuationA gradual diminishing of strength.atterration(obsolete) The act of filling up with earth, or of forming land with alluvial earth.attestationA thing that serves to bear witness, confirm, or authenticate; validation, verification, documentation.attributionThe act of attributing something.aucubigenin(organic chemistry) The aglycone of aucubin.aureofunginA particular fungicide.aureofuscin(organic chemistry) A pigment and antibiotic macrolide (1R,3R,4R,5R,7R,9R,11S,12S,13S)-5-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-1,4,12,13-tetrahydroxy-2,6,10-trioxatricyclo[7.4.0.03,7]tridecane-11-carboxylic acid produced by Streptomyces aureofuscusauriculasinA particular prenylated isoflavonoid found in Millettia pachycarpa.aurofusarin(organic chemistry) A dimeric derivative of naphthoquinone 5-hydroxy-7-(5-hydroxy-8-methoxy-2-methyl-4,6,9-trioxobenzo[g]chromen-7-yl)-8-methoxy-2-methylbenzo[g]chromene-4,6,9-trioneauroglaucin(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in Aspergillus species.auroramycin(organic chemistry) A polyene macrolactam that has antibiotic and antifungal propertiesauroxanthinA particular carotenoid.autoantigenAny antigen that stimulates autoantibodies in the organism that produced it; an antigen produced by the self (that is, by one's own tissues).autocarpianSynonym of autocarpous.autofictionA blend of autobiography and fiction; faction.autogestionself-management (joint control by workers and management)autosoliton(physics) A dissipative soliton; a stable solitary localized structure that arises in nonlinear spatially extended dissipative systems due to mechanisms of self-organization.avicularianAny of the genus Avicularia of spiders.awestrickenFilled with awe.axenization(uncountable) The process of isolating a particular organism from all others.axiodilaton(physics) An axion and dilaton considered as a single particleazacoumarin(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric organic compound related to the coumarins but having a pyridine ring instead of a benzene ringazadiractinAlternative spelling of azadirachtin.azathioprinAlternative form of azathioprine.azidocillin(pharmacology) A type of penicillin.azitromycin(pharmacology) An azalide antibiotic derived from erythromycin.azocollagencollagen that has been impregnated with an azo dye; it is used as a substrate for protease activity assayazocyclotin(organic chemistry) A white solid derived from tin, used as an acaricide.azotochelin(organic chemistry) The siderophore amino acid (2S)-2,6-bis[(2,3-dihydroxybenzoyl)amino]hexanoic acid produced by the bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii