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abaloparatide(pharmacology) A parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) analogue drug used to treat osteoporosis.abandonednessThe state or quality of being abandoned.abastardisingpresent participle and gerund of abastardiseabbreviatableCapable of being abbreviated.abbreviatedlyIn an abbreviated fashion.abbreviationsplural of abbreviationabdominoscopeAn instrument like an endoscope, for use in abdominoscopy.abdominoscopy(medicine) Examination of the abdomen to detect abdominal disease, using an endoscope.abibliophobia(humorous) Fear of running out of things to read.abiogeneticalAlternative form of abiogenetic.abiologically(biology) In an abiological manner.ablenormativeExhibiting, characteristic of, or related to ablenormativity.abnormalitiesplural of abnormalityabodelessnessThe quality of being abodeless.abolitionistsplural of abolitionistabominationly(obsolete) Having the characteristics of an abomination.aboriculturalMisspelling of arboricultural.aboriginalismAlternative letter-case form of Aboriginalism.aboriginalityThe quality of being aboriginal.abortifacient(pharmacology) Producing miscarriage.abortifactive(pharmacology) Inducing abortion or miscarriage.abortificientMisspelling of abortifacient.aboundingnessSynonym of abundance.abracadabrantludicrous, preposterousabranchialismThe condition of being without gills.abrogationismA policy of abrogation.abrogationistOne who abrogates.abscessogenicThat leads to the production of abscessesabsolutionary(rare) Absolutory; of, exhibiting, or pertaining to absolution.absolutizableAble to be absolutized.absorbabilityThe state or quality of being absorbable.absorbativity(uncommon) Synonym of absorbency (“quality of being absorbent”).absorptionismA policy of absorption or assimilation.absorptionistA proponent of absorptionism; one supporting a policy of assimilation.absorptometryAlternative form of absorptiometry.absquatulatorOne who absquatulatesabstentionismA policy of abstaining or of the desirability of withholding one's vote or other participation with regard to some aspect of the political process.abstentionistA practitioner or advocate of not getting involved politically.abstracticismThe result of abstractification, making something abstract.abstractionalPertaining to abstraction.abstractively(now rare) In an abstract manner; in the abstract.abventricularOriented or positioned away from a ventricle.abyssobenthicOccurring on or related to the ocean floor of the abyssal zone.abyssochrysidAny sea snail of the family AbyssochrysidaeabyssopelagicOf or pertaining to the depths of the ocean; of the open waters of the abyssal zone.academicalismAlternative form of academicism.academisationAlternative form of academization.academizationProcess or action of academizing.acalabrutinibA pharmaceutical used to treat certain lymphomasacanthamoebalRelating to the acanthamoebaeacanthamoebic(pathology) Relating to, or caused by acanthamoeba or acanthamoebidsacanthamoebidAny of the family Acanthamoebidae of single-celled eukaryotes.acanthisittid(Ornithology) Any member of the Acanthisittidae.acanthocinine(entomology) Any longhorn beetle of the tribe Acanthocinini.acanthoclinid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Acanthoclinidae now considered the plesiopid subfamily Acanthoclininae, the longfins.acanthodiformA sharklike fish of the order Acanthodiformesacanthodrilid(zoology) Any member of the Acanthodrilidae.acanthomatouscharacterized by spikes or thornsacanthometridAny member of the Acanthometridae.acanthopelvis(medicine) A sharp pubic spine on a rachitic pelvis.acanthopodiumA toothlike pseudopodium in some amoebas, typically in members of the genus Acanthamoeba.acanthopteranAlternative form of acanthopterygian.acanthostegidAny extinct tetrapod of the family AcanthostegidaeacanthuriformAny fish of the order AcanthuriformesacaridologistSynonym of acarologist.acarocecidiumA plant gall caused by an acarid miteacarodomatium(botany) A pit with tufted trichomes in leaf vein axils and occupied by predatory and mycophagous mites.acatalasaemia(pathology) The absence (or a greatly reduced amount) of catalase in the bloodacatalasaemicRelating to acatalasaemiaacatamathesia(pathology) A loss of the ability to understand, especially to understand speechacceleratableCapable of being accelerated.acceleratedlyIn an accelerated manner.accelerationsplural of accelerationaccelerograph(military) An apparatus for studying the combustion of powder in guns, etc.accelerometerAn instrument for measuring acceleration.accelerometryThe measurement of acceleration.accendibilityCapacity for being kindled; inflammability.accentologistOne who studies accentology.accentuationsplural of accentuationacceptabilityThe quality of being acceptable; acceptableness.acceptibilityMisspelling of acceptability.acceptilation(civil law) Gratuitous discharge; a release from debt or obligation without payment; free remission.acceptingnessThe ability or desire to accept.accessabilityMisspelling of accessibility.accessarinessThe state of being accessary.accessaryship(law) The condition of being an accessary.accessibilityThe quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach; receptiveness.accessorially(rare) In such a way as to be an accessory; in an auxiliary manner, additionally.accessorinessThe state of being accessory, or connected subordinately.accessorizingpresent participle and gerund of accessorizeaccessorylessthat has no accessoriesaccessoryship(law) The condition of being an accessory.acciaccaturasplural of acciaccaturaaccidentalismAccidental character or effect.accidentalistSomeone who believes in accidentalism.accidentalityThe quality of being accidental; accidentalness.accidentologyThe study of accidents, especially of motor vehicle accidents.accipitriformAny bird of prey of the order Accipitriformesacclimatation(rare) Acclimatization.acclimatement(rare) acclimationacclimationalRelating to acclimation.acclimatisingpresent participle and gerund of acclimatiseacclimatizersplural of acclimatizeracclimatizingpresent participle and gerund of acclimatizeaccombination(rare) A combining together.accommodately(rare) suitably; fitlyaccommodatingAffording, or disposed to afford, accommodation; obliging; helpful.accommodation(physical) Adaptation or adjustment.accommodativeSupplying with or obliging; accommodating.accommodatorsplural of accommodatoraccommodatoryOf or relating to accommodation.accompaniable(rare) Able to be accompanied.accompaniment(music) A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.accomplishingpresent participle and gerund of accomplishaccordabilityThe condition of being accordableaccordionlikeResembling an accordionaccouchementsplural of accouchementaccountholderSomeone who has an account, as with a bank.accoutermentsplural of accoutermentaccoutrementsplural of accoutrementaccreditationThe giving of credentials.accrimination(chiefly Late Modern, now rare) Accusation, recrimination.acculturationA process by which the culture of a society changes on contact with a different one.acculturativeTending to produce acculturation.accummulationMisspelling of accumulation.accumulationsplural of accumulationaccustomarily(obsolete) customarilyaccustomationThe process of becoming accustomed to something; habituation.aceanthrylene(organic chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing an unsaturated five-membered ring ortho- and peri-fused to the 1- and 9- positions of anthraceneacediasulfoneAn antimicrobial and antimalarial drug, a prodrug of dapsone.acefurtiamineAn analgesic drug.acellularizedMade acellular by the removal of cells.acenaphthenesplural of acenaphtheneacenaphthenyl(organic chemistry) A univalent radical derived from acenaphtheneacenocoumarin(pharmacology) Alternative form of acenocoumarol.acenocoumarol(pharmacology) The coumarin compound 4-hydroxy-3-(1-(4-nitrophenyl)-3-oxobutyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one that is used as an anticoagulant in a manner similar to warfarin.acephalopodiaThe congenital lack of a head and feetaceptromazineMisspelling of acepromazine.acetabuliform(botany) Shaped like a saucer or shallow cup.acetalization(organic chemistry) Any reaction that yields an acetal.acetamidation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that adds the elements of acetamide to a compound, or creates a derivative of acetamideacetaminophen(Canada, US) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.acetanisidide(organic chemistry) The amide N-(4-methoxyphenyl)acetamide related to paracetamolacetazolamide(pharmacology) A drug that inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, used in the treatment of glaucoma and epilepsy and as a diuretic (now especially in the prevention of acute mountain sickness).acetazolamineMisspelling of acetazolamide.acetazolomideMisspelling of acetazolamide.acethydrazide(organic chemistry) The hydrazide of acetic acid CH₃-CO-NH-NH₂acetificationThe act of making acetous or sour; the process of converting, or of becoming converted, into vinegar.acetoacetatesplural of acetoacetateacetoarsenite(chemistry) Any mixed salt containing both acetate and arsenite anionsacetobutyrate(organic chemistry) A mixed acetate and butyrateacetohexamide(pharmacology) A sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug.acetominophenMisspelling of acetaminophen.acetonitrilicContaining, or composed of acetonitrileacetonizationSynonym of acetonation.acetonylatingThat results in acetonylationacetonylation(organic chemistry) A reaction with acetoneacetonylidene(organic chemistry) The divalent radical CH₃-CO-CH= formally derived from acetoneacetopropylic(organic chemistry) That contains the CH₃CO(CH₂)₃- groupacetotartrate(organic chemistry) Any salt of both tartaric acid and acetic acidacetothienone(organic chemistry) The ketone 1-thiophen-2-ylethanoneacetoxyacetyl(organic chemistry) An acetoxy derivative of an acetyl radicalacetoxyalkene(organic chemistry) Any acetoxy derivative of an alkeneacetoxylating(organic chemistry) That leads to acetoxylationacetoxylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an acetoxyl group is addedacetoxymethyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical CH₃-C(=O)-O-CH₂- derived from methyl acetate.acetozolamideMisspelling of acetazolamide.acetylacetone(organic chemistry) The diketone CH₃COCH₂COCH₃ used as a solvent and as a coordination ligandacetylbenzeneacetophenoneacetylbromideAlternative form of acetyl bromide.acetylcholine(biochemistry) A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH₃COOCH₂CH₂N⁺(CH₃)₃.acetyldigoxinA cardiac glycoside, an acetyl derivative of digoxin.acetylenation(organic chemistry) Conversion into, or reaction with an acetyleneacetylenediol(organic chemistry) The diol of acetylene.acetylglycine(organic chemistry) The N-acetyl derivative of glycineacetylizationSynonym of acetylation.acetylleucineA drug used in treating vertigo.acetylmimeticA substance that mimics an acetylated protein such as actinacetylmuramicOf or pertaining to acetylmuramic acid or its derivatives.acetylmuramyl(biochemistry, in combination) The univalent radical derived from acetylmuramic acidacetylobesideA particular steroid glycoside.achievabilityThe state or condition of being achievable.achlorhydriasplural of achlorhydriaachroacytosislymphocytosisachromaticity(optics) The state or quality of being achromatic.achromatizingpresent participle and gerund of achromatizeachromatophil(cytology) A cell (or tissue) that is not readily coloured by stainsachromatopsiaTotal color blindness; the total inability to distinguish colors due to the absence of cone cells in the eyes.achromatopsicRelating to, or exhibiting, achromatopsia.achromobactinA siderophore peptide produced by Erwinia chrysanthemi bacteriaachromophilicOf or pertaining to an achromophilachroodextrinAlternative form of achrodextrin.acidificationThe act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid.acidimetricalAlternative form of acidimetric.acidochromism(chemistry) A change in colour as the environment changes in acidityacidogenicityThe condition or extent of being acidogenicacidotolerantAble to tolerate an acidic environmentacidotoxicity(physiology) toxicity due to the presence of acidacidulousnessA state of or tendency toward being acidulous or somewhat sour or acid.acinarizationThe formation of acini as a result of parenchymal blushacinetobacterAny bacterium of the genus Acinetobacter.acinetobactin(organic chemistry) A siderophore associated with pathogens of the genus Acinetobacter.acinetoferrin(organic chemistry) The siderophore 2-hydroxy-4-[(3-{hydroxy[(2E)-2-octenoyl]amino}propyl)amino]-2-{2-[(3-{hydroxy[(2E)-2-octenoyl]amino}propyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl}-4-oxobutanoic acidacknowledgingpresent participle and gerund of acknowledgaclacinomycin(medicine) Any of a group of anthracycline drugs used in the treatment of canceracleioproctic(zoology) Having the anus located dorsally.acoenesthesiaAlternative form of acenesthesia.acollinearityThe condition of being acollinearacontextuallyWithout regard to context; in an acontextual way.acospectosideA particular steroid glycoside.acotyledonousHaving no seed lobes, as the dodder; also applied to plants which have no true seeds, as ferns, mosses, etc.acoustographyAn ultrasonic testing method, an imaging process that employs a sensor to convert ultrasound into an image in near real-time, analogous to an X-ray.acoustooptics(optics) The science that studies the diffraction of light by ultrasonic sound.acquaintanced(rare) Synonym of acquainted.acquaintancesplural of acquaintanceacquaintaunceObsolete form of acquaintance.acquiescentlyIn an acquiescent manner.acquiescinglyin an acquiescing manneracquirability(rare) The quality of being acquirable; attainableness.acquisitionalOf or relating to acquisition.acquisitionedAlternative form of acquired.acquisitivelyIn an acquisitive manner; for the purpose of acquisition.acquisitivismA policy of acquisition; an approach based on acquiring as much as possible.acridocarpoidAny plant of the genus AcridocarpusacridologicalRelating to acridology.acrimoniouslyIn an acrimonious manner; with acrimony.acroaesthesia(pathology) hyperaesthesia, especially that affects the hands or feetacroarthritis(pathology) arthritis in the joints of the hands or feetacrobaticallyIn an acrobatic manner.acrobranching(rare, sports) A recreation in which participants climb tall trees and cross to others via the branchesacrocephalineOf or pertaining to the Acrocephalus genus of warblersacrocephalous(pathology) Of or pertaining to acrocephalyacrodysplasiadysplasia that affects the head, hands and feetacroframosomeA form of acrosome in which the microtubules have an inverted formacrokeratosis(pathology) keratosis of the fingers and toesacrokeratoticOf or relating to acrokeratosis.acrologicallyIn an acrologic manneracromesomelia(pathology) A form of dwarfism characterised by both acromelia and mesomeliaacromesomelic(pathology) Characterized by the presence of both acromelia and mesomeliaacromioplasty(surgery) The surgical removal of all or part of the acromion.acronymicallyIn an acronymic way; in such a way as to form an acronym.acroparalysisParalysis of the extremities.acropathology(pathology, rare) The study of diseases of the limbs or the extremities.acrophysalide(biology) A terminal, inflated cell of a basidiomeacroposthitis(medicine, rare) Inflammation of the akroposthion.acrosclerosis(pathology) sclerosis of the fingersacrosyringialRelating to the acrosyringium.acrosyringiumAn intraepidermal spiral duct in the eccrine gland.acrylaldehyde(organic chemistry) The unsaturated aldehyde acroleinacrylonitrile(organic chemistry) A toxic colourless liquid organic compound, CH₂=CH.CN, synthesized from propylene and ammonia; used as a monomer in the production of acrylic resins and synthetic rubber.actinidiolide(organic chemistry) A particular chemical compound that attracts cats: 4,4,7a-trimethyl-4,5-dihydrobenzofuran-2(7aH)-one.actiniochromeA red to violet pigment present in some ActinozoaactinobiologyThe study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms.actinoceratid(zoology) Any of the extinct cephalopods in the family †Actinoceratidae.actinocriniteA crinoid of the genus †Actinocrinites, present only as fossils.actinodaphine(organic chemistry) A particular aporphine alkaloid.actinodromous(botany) having palmate veinsactinohematinAlternative form of actiniohematin.actinologicalRelating to actinology; relating to the effect of light on chemicals.actinomorphic(botany, of a flower) Having its petals arranged in a radially symmetric fashion.actinomycetalOf or relating to the Actinomycetales, an order of Actinobacteria.actinomycetesplural of actinomyceteactinomyceticOf or relating to actinomycetes.actinomycosis(pathology) An infectious bacterial disease of cattle and swine, sometimes transmitted to humans, characterized by the formation of painful abscesses in the mouth, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract, caused by Actinomyces israelii, Actinomyces gerencseriae, and Propionibacterium propionicum.actinomycoticOf or pertaining to actinomycosis.actinopharynxA tube which leads from the mouth to the coelenteron in sea anemonesactinophorous(biology) Having straight projecting spinesactinopterianAny fish of the Actinopteri, variously treated as a clade, class, or sub- or infra-class.actinoptygianAny sea cucumber of the genus ActinopygaactinosporeanA microscopic parasite of the class Myxosporea during an alternate stage of its life cycleactinotherapy(medicine) The treatment of disease, especially skin disease, by exposure to ultraviolet light; radiotherapy.actinouraniumAlternative spelling of actino-uranium.actionabilityThe characteristic of being actionable.activationistA person who designs and implements recreational activities as therapy, especially for the disabledactosyringoneMisspelling of acetosyringone.actualisationAlternative spelling of actualization.actualizationmaking actual or really existentacuphenometry(non-native speakers' English) The measurement of tinnitus.acupressuristA therapist who performs acupressure.acupuncturistA healthcare professional who is qualified or professionally engaged in the practice of acupuncture.acyanoblepsiaInability to see the colour blue.acyanophilous(mycology) Having cell walls that do not readily absorb cotton blue stain.acyladenylate(organic chemistry) Any acyl adenylateacylcarnitine(organic chemistry) Any ester of carnitine and a carboxylic acid (especially a fatty acid)acylguanidine(organic chemistry) Any acyl derivative of guanidineacylhydrazide(organic chemistry) The hydrazide of a carboxylic acidacylhydrazine(organic chemistry) The N-amino derivative of a carboxylic acid amide R-CO-NH-NH₂acylhydrazone(organic chemistry) Any acyl hydrazoneacylhydrolase(biochemistry) Any acyl hydrolaseacylindricityThe quality of being acylindrical.acylmercaptan(organic chemistry) An acyl mercaptanacyloxylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that adds an acyloxy groupacyloxymethyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any acyloxy derivative of a methyl radical, especially one used as a protecting groupacylphosphine(organic chemistry) Any acyl phosphineacylpolyamine(organic chemistry) Any acyl polyamineacylsulfamate(organic chemistry) Any acyl sulfamateadamantanoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of adamantanoic acidadamantoblast(obsolete) ameloblastadaptablenessThe state or quality of being adaptable; adaptability.adaptationism(evolutionary theory) The view that many traits of organisms are evolved adaptations.adaptationistA supporter of adaptationism.addictionlikeResembling or characteristic of addiction.addictivenessThe characteristic of being addictive.addictologistA person who practises addictology.additionalityThe property of being additional.addressednessThe state or quality of being addressed.addressograph(historical) A device for making mailing labels, used for much of the 20th century.adelantadilloA Spanish red wine made of the first ripe grapes.adelomorphous(medicine) Having a form that is not clearly defined, especially as applied to the principal cells in the pepsin glands of the stomach.adelphophagicRelating to adelphophagyadenocorticalMisspelling of adrenocortical.adenofibrosis(pathology) a nodular, benign breast lesion consisting of hyperplastic distorted lobules of acinar tissue with increased collagenous stromaadenoidectomy(surgery) Surgical removal of the adenoids, or of adenoid growths in the nasopharynx; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy.adenolymphomaA kind of benign tumour of the salivary glands.adenophlegmon(obsolete, pathology) inflammation of a lymph glandadenophyllous(botany) Containing glands on the leaves.adenoreceptorAn adenosine receptoradenosarcomasplural of adenosarcomaadenosinergicThat operates on the adenosine system in the body or brain.adenosquamousHaving both glandular (adenoid) and squamous characteristics.adenosylationModification by the addition of adenosyl groupsadenovectoredTreated with an adenovectoradenylcyclase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the cyclization of adenosine triphosphateadenylylation(biochemistry) Addition of an adenylyl group (typically from adenosine monophosphate)adequationism(philosophy) The definition of truth such that a theory is true if there is a relationship of adequation or equivalence between the facts or state of the world and the details and implications of the theory.adhesivemeterAn instrument for measuring the adhesive qualities of a substance.adiabatically(sciences) In an adiabatic way.adiaphoristic(theology) Theologically indifferent.adiathermancy(obsolete) A resistance to the flow of heat.adipocellular(anatomy) Composed of both adipose and cellular tissueadipocerationThe act or process of changing into adipocere.adipoceriform(archaic, rare) Having the form or appearance of adipocere.adipogenicityThe quality of being adipogenic.adipohemocyte(cytology) An adipose hemocyte (containing drops of lipid)adiponecrosis(pathology) necrosis of adipose tissueadiponectemia(pathology) The presence of adiponectin in the bloodadjectivalityThe state or condition of being adjectival.adjectivalize(grammar, transitive) To make adjectival.adjectivehoodThe quality of being an adjective.adjectivelessWithout an adjective or adjectives.adjudicationsplural of adjudicationadjustabilityThe state or condition of being adjustable.adjuvantationAction of adding an adjuvantadjuvanticityThe condition of being adjuvant (in all senses).adlumidiceine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Fumaria parviflora.admeasurementApportionment.admensuration(archaic) measurement, especially of areaadministerialOf or pertaining to administering or administration.administeringpresent participle and gerund of administeradministrableAble to be administeredadministrador(historical) A steward or official in various Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.administratedsimple past and past participle of administrateadministratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of administrateadministrator(computing) One who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network.administriviaAdministrative details that which take a significant amount of time to complete.admirablenessThe state or quality of being admirable.admissabilityAlternative form of admissibility.admissibilityThe state or quality of being admissible or allowable.admonishinglyIn an admonishing manner.admonishmentsplural of admonishmentadmonitionistOne who admonishes, or believes in a policy of doing so.admortisationAlternative spelling of admortization.admortization(historical, law) In feudal law, the reducing of lands or tenements to mortmain.adnominalizer(linguistics) A suffix or particle which converts a word to adnominal form.adoptianisticAlternative form of adoptionistic.adoptionistic(Christianity) Relating to adoptionism.adorationallyIn an adorational manner.adorkableness(informal) The quality of being adorkable.adrenalectomy(surgery) The removal of one or both adrenal glands, usually advised for patients with tumours in those glands.adrenoceptiveRelating to adrenoceptorsadrenoceptorsplural of adrenoceptoradrenogenital(physiology) Relating to the effects of adrenocortical hormonesadrenogonadal(anatomy, physiology) adrenal and gonadaladrenomedulinMisspelling of adrenomedullin.adrenomimeticThat has an action similar to that of the adrenal hormonesadrenosterone(biochemistry) A hormone, originally isolated from the adrenal cortex, that has weak androgenic effects.adrenotrophicThat stimulates the adrenal glandsadriamycinone(organic chemistry) The quinone (7S,9S)-6,7,9,11-tetrahydroxy-9-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-4-methoxy-8,10-dihydro-7H-tetracene-5,12-dione which is the aglycone of doxorubicinadsorbabilityA measure of the degree to which a material is capable of adsorption.adularescenceThe optical phenomenon, exhibited by some specimens (moonstones) of the mineral adularia, of exhibiting a white to pale bluish or rarely pale orange sheen along crystal faces.adularization(geology) addition of or replacement by adulariaadultcentrismThe tendency to customarily view the adult perspective as superior to the youngster's perspective.adultcentrist(rare) Exhibiting adultcentrism.adulterationsplural of adulterationadultocentriccentred on adults (to the exclusion of children)adultolescentAlternative form of adultescent.adumbrativelyIn an adumbrative manneradvantageableProviding an advantage; helpful to the advancement of a cause.advauncementeObsolete form of advancement.advectionally(earth science, chemistry, physics) Synonym of advectively.adventitially(obsolete) Alternative form of adventitiously.adventurelessWithout adventure; uneventful.adventurement(obsolete) adventure.adventureress(sometimes proscribed) Alternative form of adventuress.adventuresomeCharacterised or marked by adventure.adventuristicRelating to or exhibiting adventurism.adventurouslyIn an adventurous manner.adverbializer(grammar) A morpheme, particle, etc. that converts a word into an adverb.adverbialnessAdverbiality.adversariallyIn an adversarial way.adversarinessQuality of being adversary.adversativelyIn an adversative manneradversativityadversativenessadvertainmentA form of communication that combines the elements of advertising and entertainment.advertisement(marketing) A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.advertizementAlternative spelling of advertisement.advesperation(rare, obsolete) The approach of evening.advisablenessSynonym of advisability.aegyptosuchidAny extinct crocodyliform of the family Aegyptosuchidaeaeolharmonica(music, obsolete) A form of harmonium.aeolopantalon(music) An obsolete musical instrument combining the aeolomelodicon with a piano, allowing them to be played separately or together.aerenchymaticRelating to an aerenchymaaeroacoustics(physics) A branch of acoustics that studies noise generation via either turbulent fluid motion or aerodynamic forces interacting with surfaces.aeroallergensplural of aeroallergenaeroassistingSynonym of aerobraking.aeroballisticRelating to aeroballistics.aerobaticallyIn an aerobatic manner.aerobiologistA biologist specializing in aerobiology.aerodigestionaerobic digestionaerodigestive(biology) Pertaining to the airway and digestive tract.aerodontalgia(dentistry) Pain in the teeth caused by changes in air pressure.aerodontalgicExhibiting or relating to aerodontalgia.aerodynamicalSynonym of aerodynamic.aeroembolismsplural of aeroembolismaeroemphysemaA form of emphysema that results from rapid decompressionaerogenerator(dated) A generator powered by wind, a wind turbine.aerogenicallyBy means of aerogenesis.aerogeographyThe geography of the air, in terms of the movements of air currents etc.aerogeologistOne who carries out aerogeology.aerographicalSynonym of aerographic.aerolithologyThe study of meteoritesaeromagneticsThe study of atmospheric magnetism (mainly in thunderclouds)aeromechanics(physics) The branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases; it comprises aerostatics and aerodynamicsaeromedicallyIn terms of aeromedicine; in a way pertaining to aeromedicine.aeromodellingThe building and flying of model aircraftaeromodellistSynonym of aeromodeller.aerophilately(philately) The study or collection of airmail stamps, cancellations, etc.aeropoliticalRelating to aeropolitics.aeroponicallyBy means of aeroponicsaerosensation(neurology) The sensory perception of breathable airaerosinusitissinusitis as the result of a rapid change in barometric pressureaerosolizableAble to be converted into an aerosolaerostructureAny component or subsystem of the airframe of an aircraftaerotechnicalRelating to the technical aspects of flight.aerotoleranceThe quality of being aerotolerant.aerotonometerAn instrument that is used to measure the partial pressure of gases in the bloodaerotonometryThe measurement of the partial pressure of gases in the blood.aeroturbationThe mixing of soil by the wind or by gases emitted by decaying organic matteraeruginolysin(biochemistry) A proteinase formed by Pseudomonas aeruginosaaeschynanthusAny plant in the genus Aeschynanthus.aesthesiologyThe study of the senses and of sensations.aestheticallyIn an aesthetic manner; with a pleasing sensory effect.aestheticiansplural of aestheticianaestheticizedsimple past and past participle of aestheticizeaetherometricRelating to aetherometry.afamelanotide(pharmacology) A synthetic analogue of the naturally-occurring melanocortin peptide hormone alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that has been shown to induce skin pigmentation through melanogenesis.affectabilityThe condition of being affectable.affectationalRelating to affectation; fake, for show.affectibilityAlternative spelling of affectability.affectingnessThe quality of being affecting.affectionallyIn an affectional manner.affectionatedsimple past and past participle of affectionateaffectionlessWithout affection; unfeeling; emotionless.affectivenessThe property of being affective.afferentationThe input of sensory information from a body part to the brainaffiliateshipThe role or status of affiliate.affiliativelyIn an affiliative manneraffirmabilityThe quality of being affirmable.affirmationalRelating to affirmation.affirmativelyIn an affirming manner.affirmativismAn attitude of affirming something without necessarily providing the proof or the theoretical backing.affirmativistOf or related to affirmativism.afflictednessThe state or quality of being afflicted.afflouncement(Internet slang, neologism) Posting of a flounce, or melodramatic announcement of one's departure from a group or forum.affordabilityThe extent or degree to which something is affordable, as measured by its cost relative to the amount that the purchaser is able to pay.afforestationThe act or process of creating a new forest where none had existed before, or reforestation of areas long deforested.affranchisingpresent participle and gerund of affranchiseaffreightment(nautical) The act of hiring, or the contract for use of, a vessel, or some part of it, to convey cargo.affrightfully(obsolete) frightfullyaffrightingly(archaic) So as to frighten or terrify.affrontednessThe state or quality of being affronted.aflatoxicosisdisease caused by aflatoxinaflatoxigenic(biology) Generating aflatoxin.aforedeclaredDeclared earlier in a document.aforenarratedNarrated earlier in a document.aforereportedReported earlier in a document.aformentionedMisspelling of aforementioned.afromontosideA particular steroid glycoside.afropithecineAny hominoid of the family †AfropithecidaeaftercataractA medical condition of clouding of the posterior lens capsule implanted in the eye in cataract surgery.afterchromingThe treatment of a tissue sample with chromate after stainingaftermovementThe movement of a limb following contraction of a muscle.afterthoughtsplural of afterthoughtafterwardnessAlternative form of afterwardsness.agalactorrhea(pathology) The failure of a mother (human or otherwise) to produce sufficient milk following birth.agalactosylic(organic chemistry) Not galactosylicagamospermous(botany) That reproduces asexually.aganglionosis(medicine) A medical condition involving absence of ganglia.agaricologistA person who studies, professes or practices agaricology.agaricomyceteAny fungus of the class Agaricomycetesagaroheptaose(biochemistry) A heptaose derived from agaragaropentaose(biochemistry) A pentaose derived from agaragastroneuria(pathology) A loss of nervous control of the stomachagatharesinol(organic chemistry) A particular norlignan found in heartwoodagathodemonicAlternative form of agathodaemonic.agathologicalOf or pertaining to agathology.agentlessnessLack of an agent.aggiornamentoA bringing up to date, especially of the Roman Catholic Church by the Second Vatican Council of 1962-65; modernization.agglomeratingpresent participle and gerund of agglomerateagglomerationThe act or process of collecting in a mass; a heaping together.agglomerativeHaving a tendency to agglomerate.agglomeratorsplural of agglomeratoragglutinatingpresent participle and gerund of agglutinateagglutinationThe act of uniting by glue or other tenacious substance; the state of being thus united; adhesion of parts.agglutinativeSticky, tacky, adhesive.agglutinatoryThat causes agglutinationagglutinogensplural of agglutinogenaggradational(geology) Pertaining to or formed by aggradation.aggrandizable(very rare) Capable of being made great; increasable.aggravatinglyIn an aggravating manner.aggregabilityA tendency to aggregate (especially of blood platelets)aggregatenessThe state or quality of being aggregate.aggregationalRelating to, or by means of, aggregation.aggregativelyIn an aggregative manner.aggregometricRelating to aggregometry; measured by an aggregometeraggressionismA doctrine or worldview which is in favor of violenceaggressionistA proponent of aggressionism ("a doctrine or worldview favouring violence").aggrievednessThe state or quality of being aggrieved.agitationallyIn an agitational manner.aglycosylated(organic chemistry) Not glycosylatedagnotologicalRelating to agnotology.agonisticallyIn an agonistic manneragoristicallyIn an agoristic manner.agrammaphasia(medicine, rare) A speech disorder in which a person is unable to produce a grammatical or intelligible sentence.agrammaticismAlternative form of agrammatism.agranulocytesplural of agranulocyteagranulocyticRelating to agranulocytes.agravitropismThe condition of being agravitropicagreeableness(uncountable) The quality of being agreeable or pleasing; that quality which gives satisfaction or moderate pleasure to the mind or senses.agressivenessMisspelling of aggressiveness.agrichemicalsplural of agrichemicalagriculturiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of agriculturize.agriculturismThe practice of agriculture.agriculturistOne who practices agriculture, a farmer, a gardener.agriculturize(transitive) To convert (land) for agricultural use.agrifoodstuffAny foodstuff produced agriculturally.agriscientistOne who studies agriscience.agritechnicalAlternative form of agrotechnical.agritouristic(tourism) Of or relating to the agritourism.agrizoophobiaFear of wild animals.agrobacterial(bacteriology) Relating to agrobacteria.agrobacteriumA soil bacterium, of the genus Agrobacterium, which can fix nitrogen, and causes the formation of crown galls in plants.agrobiologistOne who studies bacteria and other organisms in soil for the purpose of growing crops or feeding animals.agrochemicalsplural of agrochemicalagrochemistry(chemistry) The branch of chemistry related to agriculture.agrodiversityagricultural diversity (the many ways of farming and land management)agroecologistOne who studies agroecology.agroeconomicsThe economics of agriculture.agroecosystemA conceptual model of an agricultural system (crop, farm or whole economy), relating its functions to its inputs and outputs.agrofungicideAny substance used to kill fungus in plants.agrogeologistOne who studies agrogeology.agrograsslandGrassland that is used for agriculture.agrohydrologyStudy of water use in agricultural systems.agroinfectionviral infection via an agrobacteriumagroinjectionThe process, or the result of agroinjecting.agroinoculate(ambitransitive) To (cause to) undergo agroinoculation.agrologicallyIn terms of agrology.agronomicallyWith reference to agronomicsagropesticideAn agricultural (rather than horticultural) pesticideagrophysicistOne who studies agrophysics.agropollutantAn agricultural pollutantagropollutionPollution that results from agricultural practices.agropracticalRelating to agricultural practiceagroprocessorA company that processes agricultural produce.agroscientistAlternative form of agriscientist.agrostographyThe scientific description of grasses.agrostologistOne who studies agrostology.agrotechnicalOf or relating to agrotechnology.agrotechniqueAn agricultural techniqueagroterrorismAny act of terrorism designed to damage the agriculture of a state, especially by destroying crops or introducing pests or diseases.agroterrorista terrorist who employs agroterrorismahierarchicalNot hierarchical.ahistoricallyIn an ahistorical way.aigialosauridAny of the family †Aigialosauridae extinct lizards,ailourophobiaAlternative spelling of ailurophobia.ailuromorphic(rare) Having the form of a cat; cat-shaped.ailurophiliacAppropriate or pleasing to ailurophiles.aimworthinessThe quality of having good aim (with a weapon).aircraftwomanA female aircraftman.airfreightingpresent participle and gerund of airfreightairheadedness(slang, idiomatic, derogatory) The quality of being airheaded.airsacculitisAn inflammation of the air sacs of chickens and other birds.airworthinessThe state of being airworthy.ajadelphinine(organic chemistry) A diterpenoid alkaloid found in Consolida ajacis (syn. Delphinium ajacis).ajaxification(programming) The use of Ajax in JavaScript source code.alabasterlikeResembling alabaster.alacriousnessThe state or quality of being alacrious.alantolactone(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpene lactone 3aR,5S,8aR,9aR-3a,5,6,7,8,8a,9,9a-octahydro-5,8a-dimethyl-3-methylene-naphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(3H)-one which inhibits proliferation of cancer cellsalbaflavenone(organic chemistry) The antibiotic sesquiterpenoid (1R,2S,8S)-2,6,7,7-tetramethyltricyclo[6.2.1.0(1,5)]undec-5-en-4-onealbertosaurusA large carnivorous tyrannosaur dinosaur, of genus Albertosaurus, discovered in Alberta, Canada.albertsthalerAlternative form of albertustaler.albertustaler(historical) A coin containing silver, first minted in the Spanish Netherlands at the turn of the 17th century.albinterferonA recombinant fusion protein drug consisting of interferon alpha (IFN-α) linked to human albumin.albuminaceous(medicine, chiefly dated) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of albumin.albuminaturia(medicine) A form of albuminuria in which there is a preponderance in the urine of mineral substances over proteins.albuminimeterAn instrument, usually made of wood, for determining the quantity of albumen in a liquid, generally urine.albuminimetryThe measurement of the quantity of albumen in a liquid.alchemisticalOf or pertaining to alchemists.alchemystical(rare) Pertaining to alchemy.alchymisticalAlternative form of alchemistical.alclometasone(pharmacology) A synthetic glucocorticoid steroid used as an anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiallergic, antiproliferative and vasoconstrictive agent.alcoholicallyIn the manner of an alcoholic.alcoholimeterAlternative form of alcoholometer.alcoholizableAble to be alcoholized.alcoholmetricAlternative form of alcoholometric.alcohologicalRelating to alcohology.alcohololysisAlternative form of alcoholysisalcoholomania(dated) alcohol addictionalcoholometerA specialized form of hydrometer used to measure the amount of alcohol in a liquid (such as beer).alcoholometryThe measurement of the concentration of alcohol in a liquid, especially in the bloodalcohothermalUsing an alcoholic solution at high temperaturealdonolactone(organic chemistry) A lactone derived from an aldolaldononitrile(organic chemistry) The nitrile of an aldonic acidaldosteronism(pathology) A condition, marked by excessive secretion of aldosterone, that gives rise to cardiac difficultiesaldosteronoma(pathology) An adrenal tumour that produces aldosteronealeatoricallyIn an aleatoric manner.alectoromachy(obsolete, rare) cockfightingalectoromancyAlternative form of alectryomancy.alectryomachyCockfightingalectryomancyA form of divination in which the diviner observes a bird or birds (preferably a white rooster or cockerel) pecking at grain that the diviner has scattered on the ground.alectyromancyAlternative spelling of alectryomancy.alepocephalid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Alepocephalidae, the slickheads.aleukocytosis(pathology) A greatly reduced number of leukocytes in the bloodaleuronaplast(biology) A proteinoplast.aleurophagous(biology) That feeds on wheat flour (typically, as a pest)algaeologicalRelating to algaeology.algebraicallyUsing algebra.algebraicnessThe quality of being algebraic.algebraizable(mathematics) Capable of being made algebraic.algebrization(mathematics) Alternative form of algebraization.algesiometricRelating to algesiometry.algodystrophy(biology, medicine) Synonym of reflex sympathetic dystrophy.algologicallyIn terms of algology, the study of algae.algorithmicalAlternative form of algorithmic.algorithmizedsimple past and past participle of algorithmizealgotherapistA therapist who uses algotherapy.alhamdulillahPraise be to God; thank God.alienablenessThe quality of being alienable.alieniloquentTending to digress from the point of one's conversation; discursive.alismataceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Alismataceae.alisphenoidalAlternative form of alisphenoid.alkalibiontic(biology) Relating to, or characteristic of alkalibiontsalkalinogenicWhich generates alkalis or alkalinity.alkalinophileAlternative form of alkaliphile.alkanoylation(organic chemistry) The process of adding an acyl group to a compound.alkoxyalcohol(organic chemistry) Any organic compound of general formula R'-O-ROH, where R and R' represent alkyl or aryl groups.alkylammonium(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic ammonium cationalkylbenzenesplural of alkylbenzenealkylglycerol(organic chemistry) Any alkyl ether of glycerolalkylhalidase(biochemistry) A hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction bromochloromethane + H₂O ⇌ formaldehyde + bromide + chloride.alkyllysinase(biochemistry) Any of a family of enzymes that catalyses the removal of alkyl (especially methyl) groups from lysinealkylphenolic(organic chemistry) Derived from an alkylphenolalkylpyridine(organic chemistry) Any alkyl derivative of pyridinealkylsulfanyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any alkyl derivative of a sulfanyl radicalallabogdanite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal light straw yellow mineral containing cobalt, iron, nickel, and phosphorus.allantoicallyBy means of the allantoisallantoinuria(pathology) The presence of allantoin in the urineallatectomize(transitive) To perform an allatectomy upon.allegoricallyIn an allegorical manner.allellopathicMisspelling of allelopathic.allelomorphicOf or pertaining to an allelomorphallenylsilane(organic chemistry) Any silane that also has an allene groupallergenicityThe property or degree of being allergenic.allergenomicsThe construction and analysis of allergenomesallergisationAlternative form of allergization.allergization(immunology) sensitization to an allergenallergologistA scientist who studies allergology (the medicine of allergies).alleviatinglySo as to alleviate.alligatorfisha bottom-dwelling marine fish of species Aspidophoroides monopterygius, family Agonidae, which is found along the coasts of the northwestern Atlantic.alligatorlikeResembling or characteristic of an alligator.alligatorweedThe plant Alternanthera philoxeroides.alliofurosideA particular steroid glycoside.alliterationsplural of alliterationalloactivatedactivated via alloactivationalloantigenic(immunology) Relating to an alloantigenallocaretakerAn animal that provides allocare to an infant.allochotonousMisspelling of allochthonous.allochromasia(pathology) A change in the colour of skin or hair.allochromatic(mineralogy, especially of a gemstone) Having a colour that is due to the presence of impuritiesallochthonousOriginating in a place other than where it is found.allodepletionThe removal (or reduction) of alloreactive T cellsallodigitalinA particular steroid glycoside.alloenzymaticRelating to, or caused by an alloenzymealloeroticismThe state or quality of being alloeroticalloexpansionThe expansion of alloreactivity after transplantationallogeneicityThe condition of being allogeneicallogenicallyIn an allogenic manner.allohexaploid(genetics) Having six complete sets of chromosomes derived from two different speciesalloidenticalBeing of the identical allotypealloimmunisedAlternative form of alloimmunized.alloimmunizedimmunized via alloimmunizationalloisomerism(chemistry) Synonym of geometric isomerism.allomorphismsplural of allomorphismallomotheringpresent participle and gerund of allomotherallooctoploid(genetics) Having eight sets of chromosomes, four from each parentallopalladium(mineralogy) Synonym of stibiopalladinite.alloparasiticRelating to an alloparasitealloparenting(ethology) Parental behaviour towards infants and young from non-parents.allophanamide(organic chemistry) biuretallophycocyanMisspelling of allophycocyanin.alloplasmaticRelating to alloplasmallopolyploid(genetics) Having multiple complete sets of chromosomes derived from different speciesallorejectionallogeneic rejectionallosexualityThe condition of being allosexual (in any of its many senses).allostericityThe condition of being allostericallothiomorphA constituent of a metamorphic rock retaining the original shape and crystal structure.allothreonine(organic chemistry) Either of two stereoisomers of threonine that are not normally found in natureallotopicallyIn an allotopic mannerallotriomorph(geology) A mineral that did not develop its otherwise typical external crystal form because of late crystallization between earlier formed crystals, typical of matrix minerals in rapidly crystallizing volcanic lavas and shallow igneous intrusions.allotriophagy(pathology, rare) Having food cravings that are different from the expected or the norm.allotropicityThe property of being allotropic.allotypicallyIn an allotypical mannerallowablenessThe state of being allowable; legitimacy; permissibleness.allozymicallyBy means of an alloenzymeallylboration(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction in which an allyl group and a boronate are added across a double bond or triple bondallylchlorideAlternative form of allyl chloride.allylescaline4-allyloxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, a psychedelic drug, structurally similar to mescaline.allylestrenol(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen used to prevent threatened miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss and premature labour.allylsamarium(organic chemistry) Any allyl organosamarium compoundallylstannane(organic chemistry) Any allyl derivative of a stannaneallylthioureaA particular organic carcinogen.almanographerOne who compiles an almanac.aloesaponarin(organic chemistry) Any of a small group of anthraquinone derivatives that occur in the roots of Aloe saponariaalongshoreman(archaic) Alternative form of longshoreman, a wharfinger or stevedore.alphabetarianOne who is learning the alphabet; an abecedarian.alphabetician(rare) One who deals with the alphabet in some way, for example by attempting to make a series of utterances beginning with each letter of the alphabet in order.alphabeticiseMisconstruction of alphabetise.alphabeticity(rare) The quality of being alphabetic.alphabeticizeMisconstruction of alphabetize.alphabetiformHaving the form of a developed alphabet or its letters, as opposed to crude pictographic symbols.alphabetizingpresent participle and gerund of alphabetizealphabetologyThe study of alphabetic writing.alphamethadol(pharmacology) A synthetic opioid analgesic.alphanumericsplural of alphanumericalphasyllabicRelating to an alphasyllabary, or abugida.alsakharoviteOnly used in alsakharovite-Zn.alterablenessThe state or quality of being alterable.alterationistA person whose job is to make clothing alterations.alteregoisticExhibiting or relating to alteregoism.alternantheraAny of the herbaceous plants in the genus Alternanthera in the amaranth family.alternapyrone(organic chemistry) The pyranone 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethyl-6-[(4E,6E,12E)-4,6,8,12,14-pentamethylhexadeca-4,6,12-trien-2-yl]pyran-2-onealternariosisinfection by Alternaria pathogensalternatativeMisspelling of alternative.alternatenessThe state or quality of being alternate.alternatinglyIn an alternating manner; taking turns.alternationalRelating to alternation.alternativelyin an alternative wayalternativismThe rejection of a social normality through the pursuit of alternatives.alternativistA supporter of alternativism.alternativityA characteristic of something having alternative connotations, akin to the representation of choice between two or more possibilities.alterocentriccentred on other peoplealtiplanationA form of erosion forming large flat surfaces at high altitudes.altitudinallyIn terms of altitudealtropyranose(biochemistry) The pyranose form of altrosealuminiferouscontaining, or yielding aluminium or its ore or alumaluminiumwareAlternative form of aluminumware.aluminographyThe art or process of producing, and printing from, aluminium plates, after the manner of ordinary lithography.aluminothermy(inorganic chemistry) the production of a metal from its oxide by heating it with aluminiumalumosilicate(inorganic chemistry) The anion [AlSiO₄]⁻¹alvarezsauridAny small, long-legged running dinosaur of the family †Alvarezsauridae.alveococcosisA form of helminthiasis (alveolar hydatid disease) caused by certain tapewormsalveolisationAlternative form of alveolization.alveolizationThe process or result of becoming alveolate.alveolobuccal(anatomy) Relating to the alveolus and the cheekalveoloclasiaThe destruction of an alveolusalveolodental(anatomy) Relating to the alveolus and the teethalveololabialSynonym of labioalveolar.alveoloplasty(medicine) The surgical modification of the alveolar ridges in preparation for the fitting of dentures.alveolosphere(biology) A collection of alveolar stem cellsalvinocarididAny shrimp of the family Alvinocarididae that inhabit deep-sea hydrothermal vents.alvinoconchidAny sea snail of the genus Alviniconcha.alymphoplasia(medicine) aplasia of the lymphoid tissueamalgamationsplural of amalgamationamarantaceous(botany) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, the family Amaranthaceae of plants, including the amaranth.amaryllideous= amaryllidaceousamastigophore(biology) Any nematocyst that does not have a tube beyond the hempeambagiousnessThe state or quality of being ambagious.ambassadorialOf or pertaining to an ambassador.ambatoarinite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic carbonate mineral containing cerium and strontium.ambidexterityThe property of being equally skillful with each hand.ambidexterousMisspelling of ambidextrous.ambigrammaticOf or pertaining to ambigrams.ambiguousnessThe state or quality of being ambiguous; ambiguityambilaterallyIn an ambilateral mannerambimoustrous(humorous, rare) Capable of operating a computer mouse using either hand.ambiphilicityThe condition of being ambiphilicambisexuality(uncountable) The state of being ambisexual.ambitiousnessThe state or quality of being ambitious.amblygnathousHaving relatively short and blunt jaws.ambulacrarianAny animal of the clade Ambulacrariaambulacriform(zoology) Having the form of ambulacra.ambystomatoidRelating to, or characteristic of ambystomatidsameliogenesisAlternative form of amelogenesis.ameliorationsplural of ameliorationameloblastoma(pathology) A rare benign tumour of the upper or lower jaw.amelocemental(anatomy, dentistry) Relating to the enamel and cement.amelodentinal(anatomy, dentistry) Relating to the enamel and dentin.amendablenessThe state or quality of being amendable.amentoflavone(organic chemistry, medicine) A biflavonoid, found in several plants, that has some medicinal propertiesameridelphianAny of the superorder Ameridelphia of marsupials.ametaphysicalNot metaphysicalamethodicallyIn an amethodical manner.amidification(organic chemistry) The formation of an amide from a carboxylic acid by reaction with an amineamidonaphthol(organic chemistry) Any amido derivative of naphtholamidotrizoate(pharmacology) Synonym of sodium amidotrizoate.amifampridine3,4-diaminopyridine, an organic compound used in the treatment of a number of rare muscle diseases.amiloidogenicMisspelling of amyloidogenic.aminoacidemia(medicine) The presence of amino acids in the blood (which is always true); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperaminoacidemia).aminoaciduria(medicine) The presence of amino acids in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperaminoaciduria).aminoaciduricRelating to aminoaciduria.aminoacridine(pharmacology) A particular antiseptic and disinfectant.aminoacylated(biochemistry) That has been reacted with an amino acid (especially of a tRNA molecule)aminoalcoholsplural of aminoalcoholaminoaldehyde(organic chemistry) Alternative form of amino aldehyde.aminoaromatic(organic chemistry) Describing any amino derivative of an aromatic compoundaminoarylated(organic chemistry) Modified by aminoarylationaminobenzoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of aminobenzoic acidaminobiphenyl(organic chemistry) An amine derivative of biphenyl.aminobutyrate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of an aminobutyric acidaminocaproate(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of a caproate; any salt or ester of aminocaproic acidaminocarbonyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical NH₂CO- that is equivalent to the carboxamide functional group.aminochromone(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of a chromone, some of which block human platelet aggregationaminocoumarinAny of a class of antibiotics that act by inhibition of the DNA gyrase enzyme involved in bacterial cell division.aminocyclitolAny of a class of chemical compounds related to cyclitols and used in aminoglycoside antibiotics.aminoethanoic(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any amino derivative of an ethanoic groupaminoglutaric(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any amino derivative of a glutaric groupaminohexanoicOf or pertaining to aminohexanoic acids and their derivativesaminoindazole(organic chemistry) Any of five amino derivatives of indazole, many of which have biochemical activityaminonaphthol(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric amino derivatives of naphtholaminooxindole(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of an oxindoleaminopeptidicRelating to aminopeptidesaminophylline(pharmacology) A bronchodilator comprising theophylline and ethylenediamine in a 2:1 ratio.aminopimelate(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of a pimelateaminopropanal(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of propanal, but especially 3-aminopropanal, a potent cytotoxinaminopropanol(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric amino derivatives of propanolaminoprotease(biochemistry) A protease that reacts with a protein's free amino groupaminopyrazine(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of a pyrazineaminopyridine(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric amino derivatives of pyridineaminoreactive(organic chemistry) reactive towards amino groupsaminoshikimicOf or pertaining to aminoshikimic acid or its derivativesaminosuccinic(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any amino derivative of a succinic groupaminoterminalAlternative spelling of amino-terminal.aminoterminus(biochemistry) The aminoterminal end of a protein.aminotetralinAny of a class of stimulant drugs consisting of a tetralin group combined with an amine.aminothiazole(oganic compound) Any amino derivative of a thiazole; the base compound is a starting point for synthesis of many compounds, sometimes used as a thyroid inhibitor in the treatment of hyperthyroidismaminothiourea(organic chemistry) Synonym of thiosemicarbazide.aminotransferTransamination.aminotriazoleThe heterocyclic organic compound 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole (3-AT), sometimes used as a herbicide (but not, because of its carcinogenic properties, on food crops).aminovalerate(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of a valerateaminoxylation(organic chemistry) nitrosylationamirspasalariAlternative form of amirspasalar.amitriptyline(pharmacology) An antidepressant drug; a tablet containing this drug.amitryptilineAlternative spelling of amitriptyline.amitryptylineAlternative spelling of amitriptyline.ammonioborite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic white mineral containing boron, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.ammunitioningpresent participle and gerund of ammunitionamniocentesesplural of amniocentesisamniocentesis(medicine) A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid.amniodrainageThe removal of amniotic fluid in order to treat a fetal disorderamnioexchange(surgery) The removal, dilution or replacement of amniotic fluid.amnioinfusionA method of thinning thick meconium that has passed into the amniotic fluid.amorphisationAlternative spelling of amorphization.amorphizationThe conversion of a crystalline material into an amorphous one.amorphoscelid(zoology) Any mantis in the family Amorphoscelidae.amorphousnessThe state or quality of being amorphous.amortizationsplural of amortizationamotivational(psychology) Relating to, or characterised by, a lack of motivation.ampelidaceous(botany, obsolete) Of or belonging to the Ampelidaceae (now Vitaceae).ampelographer(wine) A practitioner of ampelography.ampelographicRelating to ampelography.ampelophagous(zoology) Feeding on grapevines.ampelotherapy(medicine) The therapeutic use of grapes.amphetaminism(medicine) Behaviour caused by taking amphetamines.amphiatlanticOccurring on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.amphibamiformAny amphibamid of the clade AmphibamiformesamphibiankindAmphibians collectively.amphibianlikeResembling or characteristic of an amphibian.amphiblastulaA larva of some sponges that has equal numbers of both flagellate and nonflagellate cells separated from each other on opposite sides of the blastula.amphibolitize(transitive) To convert into amphibolite.amphicoronate(of the oral tentacles of cnidaria) Arranged alternately up and downamphictyoniesplural of amphictyonyamphidextrous(rare) Alternative form of ambidextrous.amphidinolide(organic chemistry) Any of a class of macrolides, isolated from marine dinoflagellates of the genus Amphidinium, that show antitumor activity.amphidiploidsplural of amphidiploidamphidiploidyThe property of being amphidiploid.amphidromicalPertaining to the Amphidromia.amphigenouslyIn an amphigenous manner.amphimeriasisA zoonotic disease of fish caused by liver flukes of the family AmphimerusamphipithecidAny extinct primate of the family AmphipithecidaeamphipodiformResembling an amphipodamphiprostyle(architecture, chiefly historical, of a temple or edifice) Having columns at either end but not along the sides.amphipterygid(zoology) Any damselfly in the family Amphipterygidae.amphisbaenian(zoology) Any member of the Amphisbaenia, the clade of worm lizards.amphisbaenoid(zoology) Resembling or relating to the lizards of the genus Amphisbaena.amphisteginidAny foraminifera of the family Amphisteginidae.amphistomatic(botany, of a leaf) Having stomata on both sidesamphitheatersplural of amphitheateramphitheatralAlternative form of amphitheatrical.amphitheatredHaving an amphitheatre.amphitheatresplural of amphitheatreamphitheatricAlternative form of amphitheatrical.amphitrichateSynonym of amphitrichous.amphitrichous(biology) (of bacteria) Having a single flagellum on each of two opposite ends. (Only one flagellum operates at a time, allowing the bacterium to reverse course rapidly by switching which flagellum is active.)amphitriploid(genetics) Having a triploid set of chromosomes from each of its parentsamphitropical(biology) That lives north or south of the equator, but not in the tropicsamphizoonosis(biology, microbiology) An infection in both directions among host species, including other than human, due to the growing number of nonhuman adenovirus genomes.amphotericineMisspelling of amphotericin.amphotericityThe quality of being amphoteric.amphoterrible(informal, mildly humorous, pharmacology) The antifungal medication amphotericin B, known for its severe and potentially lethal side effects.amphothericinAlternative form of amphotericin.amplificationThe act, or result of amplifying, enlarging, extending or adding.amplificativeamplificatoryamplificatoryServing to amplify or enlarge; amplificative.amplitopicityThe condition of being amplitopicamplituhedron(quantum field theories) A mathematical structure which encodes the integrand of an amplitude in planar N=4 super Yang-Mills theory, used in calculations of scattering amplitudes of particle interactions.amygdalaceous(botany, dated) Akin to, or derived from, the almond.amygdalectomy(surgery) Surgical removal of the amygdala.amygdalofugal(anatomy) Emanating from the amygdalaamyloidogenicRelating to amyloidogenesis.amyloidolysisThe enzymatic breakup (hydrolysis) of amyloidsamyloidolyticRelating to amyloidolysisamyloidopathy(pathology) The presence of amyloid peptide plaques in the brainamylospheroidA spherical aggregate of an amyloidamyolotrophicMisspelling of amyotrophic.anabaenolysin(biochemistry) Any of a group of cytolytic lipopeptides present in cyanobacteria of the genus Anabaena.anachronisticErroneous in date; containing an anachronism; in a wrong time; not applicable to or not appropriate for the time.anachronouslyanachronisticallyanacliticallyIn an anaclitic manner.anacolouthonsplural of anacolouthonanaerobicallyIn an anaerobic manner; in a way that does not require oxygen. Generally used of metabolic processes.anaerobicidal(medicine) Acting to kill anaerobic bacteriaanaerobiontic(biology) That does not need air (oxygen) to surviveanaestheticalOf or relating to anaesthesis, characteristic of anesthesia.anaesthetisedsimple past and past participle of anaesthetiseanaesthetiserAlternative form of anesthetizer.anaesthetisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of anaesthetiseanaesthetistsplural of anaesthetistanaesthetizedsimple past and past participle of anaesthetizeanaesthetizerAlternative form of anesthetizer.anagrammatise(transitive, non-Oxford British spelling) To produce an anagram of; to transpose the letters of.anagrammatismThe creation or formation of anagrams.anagrammatistA creator or finder of anagrams.anagrammatizeUS and Oxford British English standard spelling of anagrammatise.analbuminemiaAlternative form of analbuminaemia.analbuminemicAlternative form of analbuminaemic.analepticallyBy means of analepsis (form of flashback).analgesicallyin an analgesic manneranalgesimeterA device used to measure the effectiveness of analgesics in countering painanalogizationA process or act of analogizing.analogousnessThe quality of being analogous.analphabeticsplural of analphabeticanalphabetismIlliteracy, the inability to read and write.analysabilityAlternative form of analyzability.analyticalityThe quality of being analytical.analyzabilityThe ability to be analyzed.anantapodoton(rhetoric, uncommon) A rhetorical device in which a main clause is suggested by the introduction of a subordinate clause, but where the expression trails off.anapesticallyIn an anapestic manner.anaphoricallyIn an anaphoric manner.anaphrodisiacAntaphrodisiac (capable of reducing the sex drive).anaphroditousSynonym of anaphroditic.anaphylactoidOf, pertaining to, or resembling anaphylaxisanaphylatoxicRelating to anaphylatoxinsanaphylatoxin(biochemistry) Any of several toxic substances that trigger anaphylaxisanaphylotoxicRelating to, or caused by anaphylotoxinsanaphylotoxinAlternative form of anaphylatoxin.anaplastologyA branch of medicine dealing with the prosthetic rehabilitation of an absent or malformed part of the anatomy.anarchisticalSynonym of anarchistic.anarchizationThe act of anarchizing.anastaticallyIn an anastatic way.anathematiserAlternative spelling of anathematizer.anathematizedsimple past and past participle of anathematizeanathematizerOne who anathematizes; a severe critic.anatomizationA process or act of anatomizing.anatripsology(medicine) The study or application of friction or rubbing as a remedy.anaulacorhize(ichthyologic odontology) Of the root of a tooth, spongy; porous.ancestoriallyIn an ancestorial context.anchiornithidAny extinct birdlike creature of the family †AnchiornithidaeanchistioididAny shrimp of the family Anchistioididae.anchitheriine(zoology) Any member of the †Anchitheriinae, an extinct subfamily of equids.ancillarinessThe quality of being ancillary.ancyloceratid(zoology) Any ammonite in the family Ancyloceratidae.ancyloceratin(paleontology) Any member of the Ancyloceratina suborder of ammonites.andragologistOne who practices or specializes in the field of andragogy.andremeyerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic emerald green mineral containing barium, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.andrewsarchusAn extinct mammal, of genus †Andrewsarchus, from the Eocene epoch.androblastoma(pathology) A type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormoneandrocentrismAn ideological focus on males, and issues affecting them, possibly to the detriment of non-males.androdieciousAlternative form of androdioecious.androdioecismThe property of being androdioecious.androgenicityThe quality of being androgenic.androgenisingpresent participle and gerund of androgeniseandrogenouslyIn an androgenous way.androgonidiumAn androsporeandrogynouslyIn an androgynous manner.andromorphousHaving the outward appearance of a maleandropetaloid(botany) Relating to andropetalsandropetalous(botany) Having double flowers produced by the conversion of stamens into petals.androromanticRomantically attracted to men or masculinity.androstadiene(organic chemistry) A derivative of androstane that has two double bondsandrosteronesplural of androsteroneanecdotalistsplural of anecdotalistanecdoticallySynonym of anecdotally.anejaculationThe inability to ejaculate.anelasticallyIn an anelastic manner.anemarsaponinA particular steroid glycoside.anemometricalAlternative form of anemometric.anencephaliesplural of anencephalyanencephalous(biology, archaic) Without a brain.anenthemoneanAny sea anemone of the suborder AnenthemonaeanerythristicHaving or relating to anerythrism.anesthetizingpresent participle and gerund of anesthetizeanesthizationMisspelling of anesthetization.aneuploidogen(genetics) A substance that causes aneuploidyaneupolyploid(genetics) Having a mutation in a few chromosomes of a genomeaneurotypical(uncommon) Synonym of neuroatypical.anfractuosityA winding channel or crevice, such as occur in the depths of the sea or in mountains.angelicalnessThe state or quality of being angelical.angelographerOne who writes an angelography.angelologicalRelating to angelology.angelomorphic(theology) Having the form of an angel; representing a specified person or object in such a manner.angerlessnessAbsence of anger.angioanatomic(anatomy) Relating to angioanatomyangioarrestinAn antiangiogenic protein with tumor-inhibiting properties.angioastheniaSpasmodic variability in the tone of blood vessels.angioblastoma(medicine) A tufted angioma; an ill-defined dull red macule developing usually in infancy on the neck or upper trunk.angiocarditisAny inflammation of the heart and blood vessels.angiocatheter(surgery) A catheter inserted into a blood vesselangiocholitisSynonym of cholangitis.angioembolizeTo perform an angioembolizationangiofibromasplural of angiofibromaangiogenicityThe condition of being angiogenicangiographistSynonym of angiographer.angioinvasion(pathology) Vascular invasion: Invasion (infiltration) of vessels (blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, or both), often and especially by cancer cells, either locoregionally or metastatically.angioinvasive(pathology) Relating to, or characterised by, the infiltration of vessels (blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, or both).angiokeratoma(medicine) A benign cutaneous lesion of capillaries, resulting in small marks of red to blue colour and characterized by hyperkeratosis.angiolymphoidRelating to lymph and blood vesselsangiomyogenicRelating to angiomyogenesisangionecrosis(pathology) necrosis of blood vessel tissueangionecroticRelating to angionecrosis.angioneurosisAny disorder of the vasomotor system; neurosis of a blood vessel.angioneurotic(pathology) Of, pertaining to, or affecting blood vessels and nervesangiopoietinsplural of angiopoietinangiosarcomasplural of angiosarcomaangioscanningscanning of blood vessels by means of a form of angioscopeangiospermous(botany) angiospermicangiostenosis(pathology) The narrowing of a blood vesselanglicisationThe process by which something or someone (usually a word) is made more English. Usually applied to language or culture.anglicizationAmerican spelling and Oxford British English standard spelling of anglicisation.anglocentrismAlternative letter-case form of Anglocentrism.angucyclinone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of benzanthraquinones that have antibiotic potentialanguillulosis(pathology) Synonym of strongyloidiasis.anguliradiateThat radiate at anglesangulospenial(amphibians, anatomy) A bone in the lower jaw of amphibiansangusticlavia(historical) A tunic, with two vertical stripes, worn under a toga in Ancient Rome.angustidontidAny crustacean of the family †Angustidontidaeangustimurate(palynology, of a pollen grain) Having relatively narrow muri, not exceeding 20% of the diameter of the luminaanharmonicity(mechanics) The deviation of a system from harmonicity (being a harmonic oscillator)anhomomorphicNot homomorphicanhydrobiosisA form of cryptobiosis that occurs in situations of extreme desiccation.anhydrobioticRelating to anhydrobiosisanhygroscopic(physical chemistry) (of a substance) Tending to remain dry or anhydrous.anidiomatical(archaic) Not idiomatic.anidulafungin(pharmacology) An antifungal drug of the echinocandin class.anilinguistic(rare) Anilingual, relating to anilingus.animadversion(countable) A criticism, a critical remark.animadversiveCharacterized by disapproval, critical.animadvertingpresent participle and gerund of animadvertanimalisationAlternative spelling of animalizationanimalivorousThat eats (other) animalsanimalizationThe act of animalizing; the giving of animal life, or endowing with animal properties.animatographyThe creation of short films from a series of slides.animisticallyIn an animistic manner.anisocariosesMisspelling of anisokaryosis.anisochronousNot isochronousanisocoumarin(organic chemistry) One of a family of natural chemical compounds which contains an isoprenoid ether of a coumarin.anisogammarid(zoology) Any amphipod in the family Anisogammaridae.anisognathous(pathology) Having different sizes to the upper and lower jawsanisokaryosisA larger than normal variation in the size of the nuclei of cellsanisometropia(ophthalmology) A condition in which the two eyes of an individual have different refractive power.anisometropicRelating to anisometropiaanisomorphism(linguistics, lexicography) The absence of an exact correspondence between words etc. in two different languages; the differences between two given languages that create mismatches in a translation dictionary.anisonogamistOne who is married to someone whose age is unusually different to their own.anisopetalous(botany) Having unequal, different petals.anisophyllous(botany) Having pairs of leaves different from one another, either in size or in shape.anisosyllabic(linguistics, poetry) of or pertaining to metrical systems in which syllables are of differing lengthsanisotonicityThe condition of being anisotonicanisotropicalAlternative form of anisotropic.ankinovichite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, copper, hydrogen, iron, nickel, oxygen, silicon, vanadium, and zinc.ankyloglossia(medicine) A congenital oral anomaly in which the lingual frenulum is unusually short and thick, decreasing mobility of the tongue and affecting eating, speech, etc.ankylosaurianAny member of the suborder Ankylosauria, herbaceous dinosaurs notable for their armor consisting of bony osteoderms.ankylosaurineAny member of the subfamily Ankylosaurinae, herbaceous dinosaurs closely related to ankylosaurus.ankylurethria(biology, medicine) Impaired patency of the urethra owing to any sort of fusion that either partially or completely obstructs its lumen (for example, stricture due to adhesions).annessiectomy(surgery) The removal of the ovaries and Fallopian tubes.annexationismThe tendency or policy of annexing (appropriating) additional territories.annexationistAn advocate of annexationanniversariesplural of anniversaryanniversarily(archaic) annuallyannouncementsplural of announcementannualisationAlternative form of annualization.annualizationThe process of annualizing.annuitization(economics) The process or the result of annuitizing an annuity.annullabilityThe quality of being annullable.annunciationsplural of annunciationanodendrosideA particular steroid glycoside.anomalisticalAlternative form of anomalistic.anomaloscopicRelating to anomaloscopy.anomalousnessThe state or quality of being anomalous.anomerisationAlternative form of anomerization.anomerization(organic chemistry) conversion to an anomeranonymisationAlternative spelling of anonymization.anonymizationThe act or process of making anonymous, of hiding or disguising identity.anonymousnessThe state or quality of being anonymous.anoplopomatid(zoology) Any fish in the family Anoplopomatidae, the sablefish and skilfish.anoplotheriid(zoology) Any member of the extinct mammal family †Anoplotheriidae.anoplotherium(zoology) Any member of the extinct ungulate genus †Anoplotherium.anorecticallyIn an anorectic way.anormogenesis(biology, pathology) abnormal formation and development (of cells or tissue)anorthoscopicOf, pertaining to, or produced by an anorthoscope.answerabilityThe state of being answerable.antagonicallyMisspelling of antagonistically.antagonisableAlternative form of antagonizable.antagonistickObsolete form of antagonistic.antagonizableCapable of being antagonized.antambulacral(obsolete, zoology) Away from the ambulacral region.antanaclasticExhibiting or relating to antanaclasis.antaphroditic(obsolete, medicine) antaphrodisiac or antisyphiliticantapoplecticAlternative form of antiapoplectic.antarcticallyIn an Antarctic manner or direction.antarctictite(mineralogy) An evaporite consisting of calcium chloride, CaCl.6H₂O, found in Victoria Land, Antarctica.antebaptismalBefore baptism.antecedaneous(obsolete) Antecedent; coming earlier in time.antechamberedHaving one or more antechambers.anteclassicalPertaining to something from before the classical era.antecommunion(Christianity, historical) The part of the Anglican communion liturgy that precedes the consecration of the elements.antedependentHaving an antedependenceantelapsarianSynonym of supralapsarian.antenantiosis(classical rhetoric) Synonym of litotes.antenniferous(zoology) Bearing or having antennae.antennophorid(zoology) Any of the mites in the family Antennophoridae.antennuliformHaving the form of an antennuleantenuptiallyBefore marriage.antepagmentum(architecture) In ancient architecture, a doorpost, or garnishing in a post or door, wrought in stone or timber, or lintel of a window.antepenultima(poetry) The last syllable of a word except twoantepenultimeSynonym of antepenult.anteraxanthinAlternative form of antheraxanthin.anteriodorsalAlternative form of anterodorsal.anteriomedialMisspelling of anteromedial.anteriomedianAlternative form of anteromedian.anterioseptalAlternative form of anteroseptal.anterobipedal(rare) That walks on its forelegsanterocentralanterior and centralanterocubitalanterior and cubitalanterofrontalanterior and frontalanterogradely(sciences) With a forward motionanterolateral(anatomy, medicine) In front of the body, away from the midline.anterolingualNear the front of the tongueanteroventral(anatomy) Relating to the underside of the front of the head.anteroversionSynonym of anteversion.anthecologistOne who studies anthecology.anthelminthicAlternative form of anthelmintic.anthelminticsplural of anthelminticantheridiogenA chemical (any one of a class of chemicals) secreted by fern gametophytes which promote the production of male gametangia.antheriferous(botany) Producing anthers, as plants.anthocyanidin(organic chemistry) An aglycone of an anthocyanin.anthocyanosis(botany) A purple discolouration of flowers (due to a virus)anthocyanoticRelating to, or affected by, anthocyanosis.anthologisingpresent participle and gerund of anthologiseanthologizingpresent participle and gerund of anthologizeanthophorinidAny bee of the tribe Anthophorinianthophyllite(mineralogy) A dark brown amphibole mineral; a mixed silicate of iron and magnesium.anthoxanthinsplural of anthoxanthinanthracobunid(zoology) Any of the extinct mammals in the family Anthracobunidae.anthracomancyDivination by studying burning coalsanthracometer(obsolete, rare) An instrument for measuring the amount of carbonic acid in a mixture, usually in airanthracothere(paleontology) Any of several artiodactyl ungulates, of the extinct family †Anthracotheriidae, related to the hippopotamus.anthracycline(pharmacology) any of a class of antibiotic, chemotherapeutic agents used to treat canceranthraquinone(organic chemistry) A tricyclic quinone, derived from anthracene.anthratectone(organic chemistry) An anthraquinone dimer present in the leaves of teak (Tectona grandis)anthraxanthinAlternative form of antheraxanthin.anthrohistoryA branch or method of history which incorporates anthropology.anthromorphic(rare) Alternative form of anthropomorphic.anthropicallyIn an anthropic manneranthropobiome(ecology) An anthropogenic biome (human-generated vegetation type)anthropocenic(geology) Relating to the Anthropocene.anthropochore(ecology) A species that depends on anthropochory as a routine means of reproductive dispersal.anthropochory(ecology) The (typically inadvertent) dispersal of seeds, spores, or other reproductive botanical material, or of reproductively capable animals, by humans as a routine means of reproductive dispersal of that species.anthropogenicPertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny; anthropogonic.anthropogonicRelating to anthropogony.anthropolaterA worshipper of a human or humans.anthropolatryThe worship of a human or humans.anthropologicanthropological; pertaining to anthropology; belonging to the nature of man.anthropomancydivination by the interpretation of human sacrificial entrails.anthropometerA device used in anthropometry to measure parts of the body.anthropometryThe science of measuring the human body to ascertain the ranges and averages of dimensions of the human form, for various purposes including physical anthropology, epidemiology, the ergonomics of industrial design, and so on.anthropomorphA figure in ancient art resembling a human being.anthroponomic(anthropology) Relating to anthroponomy.anthroponosis(medicine) Any disease that is spread from humans to animals.anthroponoticRelating to anthroponosis.anthropopathyThe attribution of human emotions to a god.anthropophagiplural of anthropophagusanthropophagyThe act or practice of eating human flesh, especially in the context of human cannibalismanthropophilyAlternative form of anthropophilia.anthropophobeOne who dislikes human beings.anthropophonyAny sound produced by the human voice.anthropophyte(ecology) A plant introduced into a new habitat by humansanthropopoeiaAlternative spelling of anthropopeia.anthroposcopyA form of anthropology based upon visual observation of the physical characteristics of the human body.anthroposophyA philosophy founded in the early 20th century by the esotericist Rudolf Steiner (also capitalized as Anthroposophy), postulating the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development.anthroquinoneMisspelling of anthraquinone.anthrozoologyThe study of the interactions between humans and animals.antiactivator(biochemistry) That represses an activatorantiaddictionCountering addiction.antiaddictiveCountering addiction.antiadherenceThat prevents the adherence of bacteria to a surface.antiadiabaticThat counters adiabatic processesantiaestheticOpposing or rejecting what is aesthetic.antiaggregant(medicine) That prevents the aggregation of platelets; antiplatelet.antiaggressinA specific antibody preventing the action of an aggressin.antiagreementOpposing an agreement.antialcoholicOpposed to the drinking of alcohol.antialignmentThe alignment of two things in opposite directionsantiallodynic(pharmacology) Countering allodynia.antiamarillic(medicine) That counters yellow fever.antiamendmentOpposing an amendment.antianalgesia(biochemistry) The ability of certain endogenous chemicals (notably cholecystokinin and neuropeptide Y) to counter the effects of exogenous analgesics (such as morphine) or endogenous pain-inhibiting neurotransmitters and modulators.antianarchismAlternative spelling of anti-anarchism.antianarchistAlternative spelling of anti-anarchist.antiandrogensplural of antiandrogenantianhedonicThat counters anhedoniaantiantitoxinAny substance, especially an antibody, that counters the effects of an antitoxinantiapartheidActing against or opposing apartheid.antiapoptosisantiapoptoticantiapoptotic(biology) Acting to prevent apoptosisantiaromataseThat inhibits the action of aromatase (as in the treatment of breast cancer)antiarthriticAlternative form of antarthritic.antiarthritisCountering arthritis.antiartillery(military) Targeting artillery.antiasthmaticantasthmaticantiastrologyOpposing astrology.antiatheistic(religion) Opposing atheism.antiatonement(religion) Rejecting the possibility of atonement for sin.antiattritionCountering the effects of friction in machinery.antiausterity(economics) Opposing austerity measures.antiauteurist(film) Opposed or contrary to auteurismantiauthorityOpposed to authority.antiautolysinAny substance, especially an antibody, that counters the effects of an autolysinantiautophagy(cytology) That inhibits autophagyantiavoidanceAlternative spelling of anti-avoidance.antibacterial(pharmacology) Killing or inhibiting bacteria.antiballistic(military, of a missile, or system) designed to detect, intercept, and destroy a ballistic missile in flightantiballooner(textiles) A device that prevents the outward bulging of the material being worked on by a spinning frame.antiberiberinA black fluid obtained from rice bran, used to treat beriberi.antibillboardOpposing the erection of billboards.antibiographyThe history of the unsavory aspects of a person's life.antibioticked(colloquial, rare) Medicated with antibiotics.antiblacknessHostility towards black people.antiblasphemyOpposing or countering blasphemy.antibolshevikSynonym of antibolshevist.antibothropic(toxicology, pharmacology) Countering bothropic venom.antibourgeois(sociology) Opposed to the bourgeoisie.antibrucellarThat counters the effects of brucella bacteriaantibullfightOpposing bullfighting.anticachecticInhibiting cachexia.anticalciuricThat counters calciuresis.anticalculous(dentistry) Countering dental calculi.anticaliphateBelonging to the political stance of repudiating the idea of caliphate to rule.anticanonicalOpposing or challenging a canon.anticaptivityOpposing the keeping of animals in captivity.anticarcinomaCountering carcinomas.anticatabolicOf, pertaining to, or functioning as an anticataboliteanticatalystsplural of anticatalystanticatalyticInhibiting catalysis.anticatarrhalAlternative spelling of anti-catarrhal.anticatatonicCountering catatonia.anticathartic(literature) In no way causing or inducing catharsis.anticathecticcountercathecticanticausative(grammar, of an intransitive verb) Which shows an action affecting its subject, without indicating the cause.anticelebrityOpposing celebrity.anticellulite(dermatology) Countering cellulite.anticercarialThat counters cercariasanticestodalsplural of anticestodalantichloroticCountering chlorosis.anticholeraic(medicine) anticholeraantichristianPertaining to Antichrist.antichromatin(medicine, immunology) Directed against chromatinantichronicalin the incorrect time period.anticigaretteIn opposition to the smoking of cigarettes.anticinematic(film) Defying cinematic conventions.anticipatableCapable of being anticipated.anticipatedlyIn an anticipated manner; in advance.anticipationsplural of anticipationanticlassical(art) Opposing or rejecting what is classical.anticlimacticLacking climax, disappointing or ironically insignificant following of impressive foreshadowing.anticlinorium(geology) A series of parallel anticlinal folds on a regional-scale anticline.anticlockwise(Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) In an anticlockwise fashion.anticoagulantThat prevents coagulation, that stops blood from clotting.anticoagulateTo administer anticoagulationanticoagulentMisspelling of anticoagulant.anticoagulome(rare, biology) All the anticoagulants present in an organismanticoalition(military) Opposed to coalition or to a specific coalition.anticoccidial(veterinary medicine) That counteracts coccidiosisanticoccidianSynonym of anticoccidial.anticognitiveOpposing or counteracting cognition.anticoherence(physics) The condition of being anticoherentanticollisionActing to combat or prevent collisionsanticollusionPreventing or countering collusion.anticommensal(biology) That discourages commensal activityanticommunismOpposition to communism.anticommunistOpposed to the tenets of communism.anticommunityOpposing a community.anticommuting(mathematics) anticommutativeanticonsensusOpposing a consensus.anticontagionPreventing or countering contagion.anticontinuumSomething that does not present as a continuum.anticorporateOpposed to, or taking a negative view of, corporations and their activitiesanticorrelate(intransitive) To be anticorrelated; to show anticorrelationanticorrosionPreventing corrosion.anticorrosiveAn agent that prevents or stops corrosion.anticotunnite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic form of cotunnite.anticriticismOpposition to critical examination and review.anticurvatureThe filing of a tooth away from the inner curve of a root to reduce the risk of a strip perforationanticytolyticThat prevents cytolysisanticytotoxic(toxicology, pharmacology) Acting against cytotoxic effects.anticytotoxinAny substance, especially an antibody, that counteracts the effects of a cytotoxin.antidarkeningPreventing darkening.antidefendantOpposing the defendant (as in a legal trial).antideflation(economics) Preventing or countering deflation.antideformityPreventing deformity.antidementive(medicine) That counters dementiaantidemocracyOpposed to democracy.antidesertion(military) Opposing desertion.antidesiccantPreventing desiccation.antidetectionPreventing detection.antideuterium(particle physics) The antimatter equivalent of deuterium.antidiabeticsplural of antidiabeticantidiarrhealPreventing or treating diarrhea.antidiarrheic(pharmacology) An agent which counteracts or remedies diarrhea; an antidiarrheic agent.antidiarrhoeaAlternative spelling of antidiarrhea.antidigestive(medicine) Inhibiting digestion.antidismissalOpposing a dismissal.antidissidentOpposing dissidents.antidiversityOpposing diversity.antidogmatismOpposition to dogma.antidominance(mathematics) The condition of being antidominantantidoticallyAs an antidote.antidromicity(neurology) The condition of being antidromicantidropsical(medicine) Preventing or counteracting dropsy.antidualisticRejecting dualism.antidyscraticCountering dyscrasy.antidysentery(pharmacology) Working against dysentery.antidyspeptic(pharmacology) Countering dyspepsia.antidystopianOpposing a dystopia.antieconomismOpposition to economism; the belief that economic factors are not the only or most important factors.antiedematousPreventing edemaantieducationOpposed to education.antiemotionalOpposing emotion.antiempiricalGoing against what is empirically true.antienclosure(historical) Opposing enclosure, the post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.antiendotoxic(toxicology, pharmacology) That counteracts the effects of an endotoxinantiendotoxin(medicine) Any substance (especially an antibody) that counteracts the effect of an endotoxinantiendowmentOpposing an endowment.antienzymaticThat inhibits the action of an enzymeantiepicenterAlternative spelling of antiepicentre.antiepicentre(geology, rare) The point on the Earth opposite to an epicentreantiepidermal(in combination) That counters an epidermal conditionantiepileptic(pharmacology) Acting to prevent epileptic seizuresantiepiscopal(Christianity) Opposing the bishops, or episcopacy.antiepizooticThat counters an epizooticantiespionageCountering or opposing espionage.antiestrogensplural of antiestrogenantievolutionOpposing the teaching or espousal of evolutionary theories, often specifically the Darwinian theory of natural selectionantiexclusionOpposing or counteracting exclusion.antiexpansionActing to prevent the expansion of a physical substance.antiexportingSynonym of antiexport (“opposing exports”).antiexpulsionOpposing or counteracting expulsion.antiextensive(mathematics) Of an operation in morphology: such that A∘B⊆A.antiextortion(law enforcement) Countering extortion.antiextremismOpposition to extremism.antiextremistCountering or opposing extremism.antiexudativeThat counteracts exudationantifanaticalOpposing fanaticism.antifecundityThat diminishes or suppresses fecundityantifeministsplural of antifeministantifermionic(particle physics) Relating to antifermions.antifertilityThat reduces fertilityantifeudalism(politics) Opposition to a feudal system.antifeudalistSynonym of antifeudal.antifibrillarThat acts against fibrils or their effectsantifiloviralThat counters the effects of filovirusesantiflashbackPreventing flashback (flame propagation scenario).antiflatulent(pharmacology) Serving to prevent flatulence.antiforeignerOpposed to foreigners.antiformalismOpposition to formalismantiformalistOpposed to formalismantifumigatusThat acts against fungi of the species Aspergillus fumigatus.antifungicideSynonym of fungicide (antifungal agent)antigenderismOpposition to "gender ideology" or "genderism" (a variously-defined catch-all for things like transgender rights, same-sex marriage, and feminism).antigenderistOne who supports or engages in antigenderism.antigenically(immunology) In the manner of an antigenantigenocidalActing against or opposing genocide.antigenotoxicCountering genotoxic activity.antigentilismHatred towards or prejudice against gentiles.antigeotactic(biology) That moves upwards (away from the Earth's gravitational attraction)antiglobalismOpposed to globalization and cosmopolitanism.antiglobalistOpposing globalism.antiglycaemicAlternative form of antiglycemic.antiglycationThat counters glycationantiglycative(biochemistry) That counters the toxicity of methylglyoxal and similar aldehydes that are produced as a normal part of metabolismantigoldstino(physics) The antiparticle of the goldstino.antigranulomaThat counters the formation and development of granulomasantigravitino(physics) The fermionic superpartner of an antigraviton.antigropeloesAlternative form of antigropelos.antiguerrilla(military) Opposing or countering guerrillas.antihalitosisCountering halitosis.antihegemonicOpposing hegemony.antihelminticAlternative form of anthelmintic.antihemolyticInhibiting hemolysisantihepatitic(immunology) Countering hepatitis.antiherbicideOpposing the use of herbicides.antiherbivore(botany) Serving to repel herbivores.antiherbivoryThat protects a plant from being eatenantihereticalOpposing heresy.antiheumaticsMisspelling of antirheumatics.antihierarchyOpposing a hierarchy or hierarchies in general.antihijackingOpposing or countering hijacking.antihistamine(pharmacology) A drug or substance that counteracts the effects of a histamine. Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.antihomophobeAlternative spelling of anti-homophobe.antihystamineMisspelling of antihistamine.antiidiotypic(genetics, of an antibody) That binds to an idiotype of another antibodyantiimmigrantUncommon spelling of anti-immigrant.antiinfection(medicine) Preventing or counteracting infection.antiinfectiveantiinfectionantiinflationAlternative form of anti-inflation.antiintrusionDesigned to counter intrusion.antiinvariant(mathematics) Having the property that when subjected to a specified operation the result is the same as multiplying by the determinant.antiischaemicAlternative form of antiischemic.antijackknifePreventing the jack-knifing of a vehicle.antijudiciaryOpposing a judiciary.antiketogenic(biochemistry) That inhibits the formation of ketones during the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates in the liverantiknowledgeOpposing knowledge.antilaplacian(mathematics) The number of which a given number is the Laplacianantilapsarian(theology) One who does not believe that mankind has fallen from a better state.antilethargicPreventing lethargy.antileukaemiaAlternative form of antileukemia.antileukaemicAlternative spelling of antileukemic.antilevellingAlternative form of antileveling.antilibidinalSynonym of antilibidinous.antilibration(archaic, rare) A balancing; equilibrium.antilipidemic(pharmacology) Countering lipidemia.antilipogenicThat counters lipogenesisantilipolysisSynonym of antilipolytic.antilipolytic(pharmacology) Countering lipolysis.antilipotoxicThat counters lipotoxicityantilisterialThat counters listeria bacteriaantilithiatic(medicine) That prevents the formation of, or relieves the symptoms of, kidney stones.antilitteringServing to prevent or counter littering.antilogarithm(mathematics) The number of which a given number is the logarithm (to a given base).antiloitering(law) Serving to prevent or counter loitering.antimacassarsplural of antimacassarantimachineryOpposing the use of machinery.antimachinistSomeone who is hostile to machinery; a LudditeantimammalianOpposing or countering mammals.antimargarineOpposing margarine.antimarijuanaOpposed to, or countering, the use of marijuana.antimarketeerAlternative form of anti-marketeer.antimarketingOpposing marketing.antimasculineOpposed to what is masculine.antimastocyte(of an antibody) That reacts with mast cellsantimatroidalOf or pertaining to an antimatroidantimechanism(philosophy) A belief that opposes mechanism.antimechanist(philosophy) One who rejects mechanism.antimediaevalAlternative form of antimedieval.antimentalismOpposition to mentalism.antimercenaryOpposed to mercenaries.antimescalineInhibiting mescaline.antimessianicOpposing a messiah.antimetabolic(medicine) Of, pertaining to, or functioning as an antimetabolite.antimiasmaticA drug or substance that counteracts a miasma.antimicrobial(pharmacology) Tending to destroy or capable of destroying microbes.antimicrogliaThat disrupts microgliaantimicrosomeAlternative form of antimicrosomal.antimicrowaveOpposing the use of microwave ovens.antimigrationOpposing migration.antimigratory(biology) Inhibiting migration.antimilitancyOpposition to militancy.antimissionerAn opponent of religious missions.antimitogenicInhibiting mitosis.antimodernismA movement that opposes modernism.antimodernistOpposing modernism.antimodernityOpposition to modernity.antimonarchalAlternative form of antimonarchical.antimonarchic(politics) Opposing monarchy.antimongoloid(medicine) Relating to a slant of the eyes associated with certain conditions, opposite to that seen in Down syndrome.antimonotonicSynonym of antimonotone.antimonselite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic sulfosalt mineral containing antimony and selenium.antimullerianAlternative form of anti-Müllerian.antimunicipalOpposing a municipality.antimutagenic(pharmacology) Serving to counter a mutagenantimyoclonicPreventing myoclonus.antinarcotics(law enforcement) Intended to combat narcotics trade or productionantinarrative(narratology) A narrative, as of a play or novel, that deliberately avoids the typical conventions of the narrative, such as a coherent plot and resolution.antinaupathicThat counters naupathiaantinauseantsplural of antinauseantantinematodalServing to prevent or counteract nematodes.antinephritic(pharmacology) Counteracting, or deemed of use in, diseases of the kidneys.antineuralgic(pharmacology) Counteracting neuralgia.antineutrinosplural of antineutrinoantinicotinic(pharmacology) That inhibits the actions of nicotine and nicotine-like agents on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptorsantinitrative(biochemistry) That counters nitrationantinomianism(Judaism) Opposition to the Torah.antinomicallyIn an antinomic manner; in a contradictory manner.antinormalityThe quality of being antinormal.antinormativeOpposing or countering what is normative.antinucleolar(immunology, of an antibody) That reacts with nucleolesantinucleonic(particle physics) Relating to antinucleons.antinutritive(biochemistry) antinutritionalantiobscenity(law) Serving to counter obscenity.antiobsessiveThat counters the effects of obsessionantioestrogenAlternative form of antiestrogen.antioncogenicInhibiting the formation of tumours.antioptionist(finance) One who opposes options.antiordinanceOpposing an ordinance.antioxidatingantioxidationantioxidationThe action of an antioxidantantioxidativeThat functions as an antioxidantantipaparazziOpposing or countering paparazzi.antiparachute(military) Opposing parachutes or parachutists.antiparallelsplural of antiparallelantiparalytic(medicine) Acting against paralysis.antiparasitic(medicine) That counters infection by parasitesantiparkinsonAlternative form of antiparkinsonian.antiparticlesplural of antiparticleantipatharianAny black coral of the order AntipathariaantipatherianMisspelling of antipatharian.antipatrioticOpposing patriotism.antipatronage(politics) Opposing or seeking to prohibit political patronageantipedagogicOpposing or contrary to pedagogy.antipedophileAlternative spelling of antipaedophile.antipellagricPreventing or countering pellagra.antipersisterDescribing an antibiotic that targets organisms that are tolerant to normal antibioticsantipersonnel(military, euphemistic) Designed to kill soldiers.antipesticideOpposing the use of pesticides.antipharisaicOpposing the Pharisees.antipheromone(biochemistry) Any compound that inhibits the action of a pheromoneantipicketingAgainst picketing.antiplaintiffOpposing the plaintiff (as in a legal trial).antiplanarityThe quality of being antiplanar.antiplasmodicSynonym of antiplasmodial.antiplateletsplural of antiplateletantiplethoric(medicine) Countering plethora of the blood.antipleuriticWorking against pleurisy.antipluralism(sociology) Opposition to sociological pluralism.antipluralist(sociology) Opposing sociological pluralism.antipoisoningOpposing or countering poisoning.antipoliticalOpposing politics.antipollutantOpposing or preventing pollution.antipollutingOpposing or preventing pollution.antipollutionAnything that helps the environment by reducing pollution.antipragmatic(philosophy) Opposing or rejecting pragmatism.antipredation(ecology) That counters predation.antipredatoryActing against predatory behaviour.antipreferredPositively dislikedantipregnancyServing to counteract pregnancy.antiprejudiceOpposing prejudice.antiprincipleA principle that opposes another principle.antiprismatic(geometry) Relating to an antiprism.antiprofanityOpposing or forbidding profanity.antiprogestin(biochemistry) Any substance that prevents cells from making or using progesterone.antipromotion(medicine) Inhibiting the promotion of a disease.antiproteasesplural of antiproteaseantiprotozoal(pharmacology) That inhibits or destroys protozoaantiprotozoanantiprotozoalantipsoriasis(pharmacology, dermatology) Serving to prevent or counter psoriasis.antipsoriatic(pharmacology, dermatology) Serving to prevent or counter psoriasis.antipsychosis(pharmacology) Antipsychotic.antipsychotic(pharmacology) Preventing or counteracting psychosis.antipublicityOpposing publicity.antipuromycinThat counters the activity of puromycinantiquarianlyIn an antiquarian manner.antiquisationAlternative spelling of antiquization.antiquitarianAlternative form of antiquarian.antiquizationThe act or result of antiquizingantiracializeAlternative form of anti-racialize.antiradiationCountering radiation.antirationingOpposing rationing.antirealistic(philosophy) Opposed to realismantirebellionOpposing or countering rebellion.antirecession(economics) Serving to counter a financial recession.antirecyclingOpposing recycling.antireformingSynonym of antireform.antireformism(politics) Opposition to reform.antireformist(politics) An opponent of reform.antirejection(medicine) Acting to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ or tissueantireligiousOpposed to religion.antirepressor(biochemistry) Any enzyme that blocks or inactivates a repressorantirequisite(more generally) A condition that prevents something from occurring.antiresistantAny substance added to a pesticide to reduce its resistance to pests.antiresonance(physics) the condition, in an electric circuit containing a capacitor and coil in parallel and in which the alternating current line voltage and the resultant current are in phase, in which the impedance approaches infinity.antireticularThat counters the functioning of the reticuloendothelial systemantireversionPreventing reversion (of the flow of a fluid, a change in chemical properties, etc.).antirheumatic(pharmacology) Serving to prevent or counter rheumatism.antiritualismOpposition to ritualism.antirotaviral(immunology) Describing any antibody that reacts with a rotavirus.antirotavirus(virology, immunology) Acting against rotaviruses (usually in reference to antibodies).antisanctions(politics) Opposing or countering sanctions.antisatellite(military) Intended to destroy or incapacitate a satelliteantisauvagineAny material that counters the effects of sauvagine.antiscientismOpposition to scientism.antiscientist(uncommon) One who opposes scientism.antiscleroticThat acts against sclerosisantiscorbutic(pharmacology) Preventing or curing scurvy.antiscreening(physics) The property, in some gauge theories, of a strong interaction becoming arbitrarily weak at short distancesantisecessionOpposing or preventing secession.antisecretory(medicine) That inhibits or decreases secretion, especially gastric secretionantisenescentRelating to antisenescenceantisepticiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of antisepticize.antisepticism(medicine) The use of antiseptics.antisepticist(historical) One who believes in the importance of antisepsis in medicine.antisepticize(transitive) To make antiseptic.antiserotonicThat counters the effects of serotoninantiserotoninThat counters the effects of serotoninantisexualistA person who is antisexual.antisexualityOpposition to sexuality.antisilencing(genetics) That counters the silencing of gene expressionantisiphoningPreventing pay TV broadcasters from buying monopoly rights to televise important and culturally significant events before free-to-air television has a chance to bid on them.antiskepticalOpposing a skeptical viewpoint.antislaughterOpposing the slaughter of animals.antismuggling(law enforcement) Acting to combat or prevent smugglingantisneutrino(physics) The antiparticle of a sneutrino.antisnitchingOpposing snitching.antisocialism(politics) Opposition to socialism.antisocialist(politics) One who opposes socialism.antisociality(sociology, psychology) The quality of being antisocial.antisocialize(transitive) To make antisocial.antisparticle(particle physics) The antiparticle of a sparticle.antispasmatic(pharmacology) Referring to something that suppresses spasms, generally a drug.antispasmodic(pharmacology) Referring to something that suppresses spasms, generally a drug.antisphaleron(particle physics) The antiparticle of a sphaleronantispiritualOpposing or harming what is spiritual.antisplittingPreventing splitting.antispreadingPreventing or countering the spread of something.antisquattingOpposing or preventing squatting (occupation without permission).antisteatosicAlternative form of antisteatotic.antisteatoticInhibiting steatosis.antisterilityThat prevent or counter sterilityantisteroidal(biology) Synonym of antisteroid.antistrategicCountering a strategy.antistrippingPreventing the detachment of asphalt from the surface to which it has been applied.antistrophize(transitive, poetry) To turn into antistrophe.antistructure(sociology) A sociocultural structure that intentionally counteracts the mainstream.antistrumatic(medicine, obsolete) Countering scrofula; antistrumous.antisubmarine(military) Intended for use against submarines.antisubstanceSynonym of antibody.antisudorific(medicine) Preventing sweating.antisuperheroSomeone who is both a superhero and an antihero.antisweatshopOpposing sweatshops.antisymbolismOpposition to symbolism.antisymbolistOne who opposes symbolism.antisymmetric(linear algebra, of certain mathematical objects) Whose sign changes on the application of a matrix transpose or some generalisation thereof:antisynchronyThe condition of being antisynchronousantisyndicateOpposing a syndicate.antisyntacticOpposing or flouting the rules of syntax.antitamperingPreventing or opposing tampering.antitelephone(physics) A hypothetical device, used in thought experiments on causality, that could be used to send signals into one's own past.antiterminate(genetics) To override the termination of DNA transcription.antiterrorism(law enforcement, military, often attributive) Activity aiming at opposing or preventing terrorism.antiterroristPreventing or counteracting terrorism, or reducing the threat from terrorism.antithrombinsplural of antithrombinantithymocyteThat counters the production of thymocytesantitouristicOpposed to what is touristic.antitradition(sociology) Opposing tradition.antitransform(mathematics) The inverse of a transformantitreatmentOpposing treatment (of a psychiatric condition, etc.).antitruncatedExhibiting antitruncation.antityphoidalThat counters typhoid feverantitypicallyIn a way that pertains to an antitype.antiunitarianOpposing unitarianism.antiurealyticThat counters the hydrolysis of ureaantiureolyticAlternative form of antiurealytic.antivaccinistantivaccinationistantivandalism(law enforcement) Opposing or proscribing vandalism.antivariolous(pharmacology, archaic) Preventing the spread of smallpox.antivectorial(public health) That counters the vector of an infectious diseaseantivehicularPreventing the physical progress of vehicles.antivibratingPreventing vibration.antivibrationCountering or preventing vibration.antivibratorypreventing or reducing vibrationsantivigilanteOpposing vigilantes.antivirulence(pharmacology) That reduces the virulence of a bacterium without necessarily killing itantiwhitenessHostility towards white people.antiwolbachiaAlternative form of antiwolbachial.antiwrinklingCounteracting wrinkles.antiyellowingPreventing yellowing.antizionisticAlternative letter-case form of anti-Zionistic.antodontalgicAlternative form of antiodontalgic.antonymicallyMisspelling of autonymically.antralizationThe presence, or the formation, of antraantroduodenalRelating to the antrum of the duodenumantroposphereMisspelling of anthroposphere.antroquinonol(organic chemistry) A substituted cyclohexenone that has some cytotoxic activityanxiogenicity(medicine) The quality or level of being anxiogenic; the ability to induce anxiety.anythingarian(derogatory, religion) A person who does not profess any particular creed; an indifferentist.aortocoronary(anatomy) Relating to the aorta and the coronary arteriesaortotracheal(anatomy) Relating to the aorta and trachea.aparallactineAny snake of the subfamily Aparallactinae (now Atractaspidinae)aparasitaemicAlternative form of aparasitemic.apartheidlikeResembling or characteristic of apartheid.apartheidnessThe condition or quality of being like apartheid.apartmentlessWithout an apartment.apartmentlikeResembling or characteristic of an apartmentapartmentmate(rare) Someone who shares an apartment.apatheticallyIn an apathetic manner.apatheticness(very rare) Apathy, quality of being apathetic.apatosaurusesplural of apatosaurusaperiodicallyIn an aperiodic way.aperspectivalLacking perspectiveapetalousness(botany) The state or quality of being apetalous.apexification(odontology) The promotion of tooth root development by deposition of mineral tissueaphanipterous(zoology) Of or pertaining to fleas of Aphaniptera, a former classification of insects.aphantochilid(zoology) Any crab spider in the family Thomisidae, formerly known as the Aphantochilidae.aphasiologist(speech therapy) One who studies or practices aphasiology.apheliotropicTurning away from the sun; said of leaves, etc.aphidologicalRelating to aphidology.aphidophagous(zoology) Feeding on aphidsaphilanthropyAbscence of love for humankind; loathing of people.aphoristicityThe state, quality, or condition of being aphoristicaphosphorosisA deficiency disease especially of domestic cattle caused by inadequate intake of dietary phosphorus and marked by lameness, scouring, and loss of appetite.aphreatophyte(biology) Any plant that does not require any ground water.aphrodisiacalOf or relating to an aphrodisiac; having aphrodisiac properties.aphroditiformAny of the suborder Aphroditiformia of polychaete worms,apicalisationThe process, or the result of apicalisingapicoalveolar(phonetics, of a sound) Articulated with the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge.apicodistallyIn an apicodistal manner or directionapicoectomize(surgery) To carry out an apicoectomyapicomplexansplural of apicomplexanapiofuranosyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any radical derived from an apiofuranoseapioglucosideA glucoside of apioseaplanochytridAny marine protist of the family Aplanochytriidaeaplousobranch(zoology) Any of the Aplousobranchia.aplysulphurin(organic chemistry) The benzopyran derivative (2S,6R,8aS)-6-methyl-7-oxo-5-[(1S)-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexyl]-2,6,7,8a-tetrahydrofuro[4,3,2-ij]isochromen-2-yl acetate found in a sea slug of the genus GoniobranchusapobasinosideA particular steroid glycoside.apocalmodulin(biochemistry) The apoprotein form of calmodulin that lacks a central calcium atomapocarotenoid(organic chemistry) Any compound formed by the removal of fragments of the carbon backbone (usually by oxidative cleavage) of a carotenoid.apocarteresissuicide by starvationapocatastasis(rare) Restoration, renovation, reestablishment, particularly:apocatastatic(Christianity) Relating to apocatastasis.apocentricityThe property of being apocentric.apochromatism(optics) Freedom from both chromatic aberration and spherical aberration.apocrisiarius(historical, ecclesiastical) A high diplomatic representative, approximately equivalent to a papal nuncio.apocryphalist(Christianity) A member of the group who supported the inclusion of the Apocrypha in the Bible.apocytochrome(biochemistry) Any form of a cytochrome that is lacking the heme unitapodictically(logic) In an apodictical manner.apoflavodoxin(biochemistry) The apoprotein of flavodoxinapogalacticon(astronomy) The point in the orbit of a star at which it is furthest from the centre of its local galaxyapogalacticumthe farthest place in the galaxyapogeotropism(botany) An apogeotropic tendency; the tendency to bend away from the ground.apohemoglobin(biochemistry) The apoprotein of hemoglobinapokatastasisAlternative form of apocatastasis.apokatastaticAlternative form of apocatastatic.apolipophorinAny of a group of apolipoproteins that function in lipid transport and lipoprotein metabolismapoliticalityThe quality of being apolitical.apologeticismAn instance of the use of apologetics.apologization(very rare, nonstandard) Action of apologizing; apology.apologizinglyapologeticallyapomedicationThe nonmedical use of a material (typically cannabis) that also has a medical useapomictically(botany) By means of apomixisapomnemiopsin(biochemistry) The apoprotein of mnemiopsinaponeurectomy(surgery) The excision of an aponeurosisapophallation(biology) The biting off of the penis that occurs in some animals and molluscs during or after mating.apophatically(theology) In an apophatic way; using apophasis.apophlegmatic(medicine, obsolete) Designed to facilitate discharges of phlegm or mucus from the mouth or nostrils.apophonicallyIn an apophonic manner.apoplectiform(medicine) Of or resembling apoplexy.apoptotically(biochemistry) In an apoptotic manner; by the means of apoptosis.aposporicallyBy means of apospory.apostaticallyIn an apostatic manner.apostolicallyIn an apostolic way.apostolicness(Christianity) The state or quality of being apostolic.apostrophisedsimple past and past participle of apostrophiseapostrophisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of apostrophiseapostrophizedsimple past and past participle of apostrophizeapostrophizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of apostrophizeapotelesmaticRelating to an issue of fulfilment.apothegmatiseAlternative form of apothegmatize.apothegmatistA collector or maker of apothegms.apothegmatize(intransitive) To utter apothegms (short witty sayings).apotyrosinase(biochemistry) The apoprotein of a tyrosinaseapovitellenin(biochemistry) Any of a group of avian lipoproteinsappallingnessThe quality of being appalling.apparitionistA believer in apparitions.appealability(law) The quality of being entitled to review in an appellate court.appealingnessThe state or quality of being appealing.appellabilityAlternative form of appealability.appellationalRelating to appellation or naming.appellatively(dated, grammar) In the manner of appellative nouns; so as to express whole classes or species.appendagelessDevoid of appendages.appendagelikeResembling or characteristic of an appendage.appendicalgia(medicine) Pain in the appendix.appendication(obsolete) An appendage; attachment; something added; an extra part.appendiciformIn the form of an appendixappendicolith(pathology) A calcified fecal deposit associated with appendicitis.appendiculate(biology) Having the nature of an appendage, such as the leg or antenna of an insect.appersonation(psychology) The act or process of appersonatingappertainanceDated form of appurtenance.appertainment(obsolete) That which appertains or belongs to a person; an appurtenance; trappings.appertisationpreservation of food by canning (or a similar earlier method using glass bottles)appetiblenessThe state or quality of being appetible.applausometerAlternative spelling of applauseometer.appleblossomsplural of appleblossomappliablenessThe state or quality of being appliable.appliancelikeResembling an applianceapplicabilityThe degree to which a thing is applicable; relevancy.applicationalOf or pertaining to an application.applicativelyIn an applicative manner.applicatorfulThe amount that will fill an applicatorapplicatorilyIn an applicatory manner.apportionableCapable of being apportioned.apportionmentThe act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned.appreciatable(chiefly esthetics) That can be appreciated or enjoyed.appreciationsplural of appreciationapprehendableThat can be apprehended.apprehensible(literary) Which can be apprehended (usually in the sense of being understood).apprehensiblySuch that it can be apprehended; understandably.apprehensionsplural of apprehensionapprenticeage(obsolete) Apprenticeship.approbativelyApprovingly; in an approbative manner.appropinquate(rare, literary, ambitransitive) To approach; to near.appropinquity(obsolete) nearness; propinquityappropriatelyIn an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.appropriatingpresent participle and gerund of appropriateappropriationAn act or instance of appropriating.appropriativeTaking or setting apart for oneself; appropriating; constituting appropriation.appropriatorsplural of appropriatorappropriatory(uncommon) Synonym of appropriative.approvabilityThe quality of being approvable.approximatelyImprecise but close to in quantity or amount.approximatingpresent participle and gerund of approximateapproximation(uncountable, countable) The act, process or result of approximating, as:approximativeOf, relating to, or being an estimate or approximation.appurtenancesplural of appurtenanceappurtenaunceObsolete form of appurtenance.apraclonidine(pharmacology) A sympathomimetic used in glaucoma therapy.apractagnosiaA form of apraxia in which activities such as building, assembling, and drawing are impaired.apternodontid(zoology) Any member of the Apternodontidae.apterodontine(zoology) Any member of the Apterodontinae.aptitudinallyIn an aptitudinal manner.apyrogenicityThe condition of being apyrogenicaquacobalaminAlternative form of aquocobalamin.aquaculturingaquatic farmingaquaculturist(agriculture) A person involved in aquaculture.aquaponicallyBy means of aquaponics.aquaretically(physiology, medicine) In an aquaretic manner: in a way that promotes the excretion of water without loss of electrolytes.aquaterrariumA terrarium for the display of aquatic plants.aquaturbation(soil science) The mixing of soil by water (streams or cycles of wet and dry).aquiculturistAlternative spelling of aquaculturist.aquocobalaminThe conjugate acid of cobalaminarabinoflavin(organic chemistry) A flavin, similar to riboflavin but with an arabinose moiety instead of a ribose onearabinomannan(biochemistry) Any mannan derived from arabinosearabinosidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of an arabinoside.arachnephobiaMisspelling of arachnophobia.arachnidologyThe scientific study of arachnids.arachniphobiaAlternative form of arachnophobia.arachnivorousspider-eatingarachnoiditis(pathology) A neuropathic disease caused by the inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes that surround and protect the nerves of the spinal cord.arachnologistOne who is engaged in arachnology, the study of arachnids.arachnomancerOne who practices arachnomancy.arachnophagicSpider-eating.arachnophiliaA love for spiders.arachnophobiaAn abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids, especially spiders.arachnophobicRelating to or suffering from arachnophobia.araneocenosis(ecology) All the spiders that live in a particular habitataraneologicalRelating to araneology.araneophagous(biology) That feeds on spiders (of the order Araneae).araucariaceanAny conifer of the family Araucariaceaearbitrability(law) The characteristic of being arbitrable; the ability to be arbitrated.arbitrageable(finance) Capable of being arbitraged.arbitrarinessThe quality or state of being arbitrary; the extent to which something is arbitrary.arbitrarynessAlternative spelling of arbitrariness.arbitrationalOf or pertaining to arbitrationarbitrativelyBy means of, or in terms of, arbitration.arborescentlyIn an arborescent manner.arboricultureThe branch of horticulture concerned with the planting, growth, and maintenance of trees.arborizationsplural of arborizationarbourisationAlternative form of arborization.arbourizationAlternative form of arborization.archaellation(biochemistry) Reaction with an archaellinarchaelogicalMisspelling of archaeological.archaeobotany(archaeology) Paleoethnobotany.archaeofaunalRelating to archaeofaunaarchaeogamingThe study of archaeology as it relates to video games and their history.archaeogenomeAn ancient genomearchaeographyDescriptive aspects and practices of early antiquarianism, and later archaeology in general.archaeologian(archaic) An archaeologist.archaeologism(theology) the use of ponderous, old-fashioned language.archaeologistSomeone who studies or practises archaeology.archaeomaenidAny extinct fish of the family ArchaeomaenidaearchaeometricRelating to archaeometry.archaeophytesplural of archaeophytearchaeophytic(biology) Being or relating to an archaeophyte.archaeopteridAny extinct tree of the genus †ArchaeopterisarchaeopteryxAlternative spelling of archeopteryx.archaeplastid(biology) Any plant or alga of the taxon ArchaeplastidaarchaesporialAlternative form of archesporial.archaesporiumAlternative form of archesporium.archaiopteryxAlternative spelling of archeopteryx.archangelicalOf, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of archangels.archangelicin(organic chemistry) An angular furanocoumarin chemical compound found in angelica root, 2-(9-{[(2Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoyl]oxy}-2-oxo-2H,8H,9H-furo[2,3-H]chromen-8-yl)propan-2-yl (2Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoatearchangelshipThe role or status of archangel.archbishopdom(ecclesiastical) The realm, sphere, domain, office, or jurisdiction of an archbishop; archbishopric.archbishopess(rare) The wife of an archbishop.archbishopric(ecclesiastical) The rank or office of an archbishop.archcommander(rare, science fiction, fantasy, video games) The supreme commander; a commander-in-chief.archdeaconessA female archdeacon.archegosaurid(zoology) Any of the extinct amphibian-like vertebrates in the family Archegosauridae.archencephalaplural of archencephalonarcheogeneticAlternative form of archaeogenetic.archeographicAlternative form of archaeographic.archeological(Canada, US) Alternative spelling of archaeological.archeologistsplural of archeologistarcheopsychicIn transactional analysis, relating to a part of the ego that deals with subconscious memories, and is likened to a child.archeozoologyAlternative spelling of archaeozoology.archeparchate(Eastern Orthodoxy) An archeparchy, or archdiocese of an archbishop.archeparchial(Eastern Orthodoxy) Relating to an archeparchyarchepiscopal(ecclesiastical) Of or pertaining to an archbishop or an archbishopric.archiblastula(biology) A hollow blastula, purported to be the primitive form.archicortical(anatomy) Relating to the archicortexarchidiaconal(Anglicanism, Eastern Orthodoxy) Pertaining to an archdeacon.archiestrogen(biochemistry) A naturally occurring estrogen mimic.archigrapheme(typography) A grapheme which ambiguously represents any of several graphemes. For example, a single rasm unit.archimandrite(Eastern Orthodoxy) The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church.archinacellid(zoology) Any extinct of the mollusks in the family Archinacellidae.archipelagoedsimple past and past participle of archipelagoarchipelagoesplural of archipelagoarchiphonemic(phonology) Of or pertaining to an archiphoneme.archistriatumSynonym of arcopallium.architectonicRelating to or characteristic of architecture, design and construction.architectress(archaic) A female architect.architecturalPertaining to architecture.architectureddesigned (according to a form of architecture, or as if by an architect)architecturesplural of architecturearchitexturalPertaining to architexture.architranseme(translation studies) A theoretical common denominator used in the comparison of a source text and its target text.archivabilityThe characteristic of being archivable.archivizationSynonym of archival.archmodernistA leading modernist.archostematanRelating to beetles of the suborder Archostemataarchpresbyter(ecclesiastical) Synonym of archpriest.archtreasurerA chief treasurer.arcobacterialRelating to arcobactersarctangentialRelating to the arctangent.arcticizationThe process of arcticizing.arctostylopidAny extinct mammal of the order ArctostylopidaaregenerativeNot regenerative.aregeneratoryNot regeneratory.areographicalSynonym of areographic.areologicallyIn areological terms; with relation to the planet Mars.argentiferous(geology) Containing or producing silver.argentiniformAny fish of the order Argentiniformes of certain marine smelts.argentinosaur(paleontology) Any sauropod of the genus Argentinosaurus.argentometricRelating to argentometry.argentophilicargyrophilicargentopyrite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing iron, silver, and sulfur.argilliferous(geology) Producing clay; rich in argil.argillization(geology) The formation of argillic clay from feldsparsargumentality(linguistics) The property of having one or more arguments; the syntactic connection between the verb of a clause and related phrases.argumentationInference based on reasoning from given propositions.argumentativeOf or relating to argumentation; specifically, presenting a logical argument or line of reasoning; argumentive, discursive.argumentatorySynonym of argumentatious.arhythmicallyAlternative spelling of arrhythmically.arhythmogenicMisspelling of arrhythmogenic.aridification(environmental science) The long-term process by which a region becomes more aridaristarainite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing boron, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and sodium.aristeromycin(organic chemistry) A carbanucleoside form of adenosine (1R,2S,3R,5R)-3-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-5-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopentane-1,2-diolaristocraciesplural of aristocracyaristocratess(rare) A female aristocrat.aristocratickObsolete form of aristocratic.aristocratism(politics) The principles of aristocrats.aristogenesis(biology, historical) A type of orthogenesis that operates by means of a "creative principle".aristogeneticOf or relating to aristogenesis.aristolochene(organic chemistry) A bicyclic sesquiterpene produced by certain fungi.aristolochineSynonym of aristolochic acid.aristologicalpertaining to aristologyaristonectineAny plesiosaur of the clade Aristonectinaearistophagist(obsolete, chiefly England) lacto-ovo-vegetarianaristophrenic(rare) Of superior mind or intellect.arithmetician(now rare) One with expertise in arithmetic; a mathematician.arithmeticityThe state or quality of being arithmetic.arithmetitianObsolete form of arithmetician.arithmocraticRelating to arithmocracy.arithmographyA formal presentation of the properties of numbers.arithmophobiaThe irrational fear of numbers or arithmetic.arithmosophiaAlternative form of arithmosophy.armadillidiid(zoology) Any pill bug in the family Armadillidiidae.armamentariumAll of the equipment available for carrying out a task, especially all the equipment used by a physician in the practice of medicine.armbrusterite(mineralogy) A mineral with the chemical formula K₅Na₃Mn³⁺Mn²⁺₁₄[Si₉O₂₂]₄(OH)₁₀·4H₂O.armenoceratid(zoology) Any of the extinct cephalopods in the family Armenoceratidae.armorsmithingAlternative form of armoursmithing.aromadendrene(organic chemistry) The tricyclic hydrocarbon 1,1,7-trimethyl-4-methylidene-2,3,4a,5,6,7,7a,7b-octahydro-1aH-cyclopropa[e]azulene found in eucalyptus.aromatisationAlternative spelling of aromatization.aromatization(petrochemistry) The conversion of aliphatic components of petroleum into aromatic compounds as part of the refining process.arrestabilityThe state or quality of being arrestable.arrestingnessThe quality of being arresting, of suddenly capturing the attention.arrestiveness(dated) The quality of being arrestive.arrhenotokous(zoology) Relating to arrhenotoky; producing males from unfertilized eggs.arrhythmicityThe quality of being arrhythmic.arrhythmologyThe study, diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmiaarrierepenseeMisspelling of arrière-pensée.arrythmogenicMisspelling of arrhythmogenic.arsanthridine(organic chemistry) The heterocycle formally derived from phenanthridine by replacing the nitrogen atom with one or arsenicarsenicophagyThe eating of arsenic, formerly practiced for supposed health benefits.arseniopleite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, calcium, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and sodium.arseniuretted(chemistry, archaic) Combined with arsenic.arsenobenzene(organic chemistry) The aromatic derivative of arsenic C₆H₅-As=As-C₆H₅, whose derivatives include some pharmaceuticalsarsenobetaine(organic chemistry) The formal derivative of betaine in which arsenic replaces the nitrogen atom, chemical formula (CH₃)₃As⁺CH₂COO⁻.arsenocholine(organic chemistry) The organic compound formally derived from choline by replacing the nitrogen atom with arsenicarsenoclasite(mineralogy) A mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen.arsenotherapy(medicine) The treatment of a disease with a compound of arsenicarsenotrophic(biology) That feeds of arsenic compoundsarsephenamineAlternative form of arsphenamine.arsindolizine(organic chemistry) The heterocycle formally derived from indolizine by replacing the nitrogen atom with one or arsenicarsphenaminesplural of arsphenamineartefactuallyAlternative form of artifactually.arteriectasis(surgery) vasodilation of an arteryarteriodactylMisspelling of artiodactyl.arteriographyradiography of an arteryarteriomegaly(pathology) pathological enlargement of the arteriesarteriopathic(pathology) Relating to an arteriopathyarterioplasty(surgery) reconstruction or repair of an arteryarterioportal(medicine) Relating to the artery and the portal vein.arteriovenous(anatomy) Relating to the arteries and the veinsarterogenesisMisspelling of arteriogenesis.arthoniaceous(mycology) Belonging to the family Arthoniaceae.arthriticallyIn an arthritic fashion: in a way that is characteristic of a person with arthritisarthritislike(medicine) Resembling or characteristic of arthritisarthritogenic(pathology) Causing or caused by arthritisarthroconidiaplural of arthroconidiumarthroereisis(surgery) The support or propping up of a joint.arthrographicRelating to arthrographyarthrokinetic(physiology) Relating to, or caused by movement of a jointarthrological(anatomy) Of or pertaining to arthrology.arthromyalgia(pathology) muscular pain associated with a jointarthromyalgicRelating to arthromyalgiaarthropathiesplural of arthropathyarthroplasticRelating to arthroplastyarthropleurid(zoology) Any of the extinct myriapods in the family Arthropleuridaearthroscopist(medicine) One who carries out arthroscopy.arthrosporousRelating to arthrospores.articulatableAble to be articulated.articulationsplural of articulationarticulographA device used in articulographyarticulometryThe measurement of the articulations of the vocal tractartifactuallyWith reference to artifactsartificershipThe state or business of an artificer.artificialiseAlternative form of artificialize.artificialism(psychology) The belief that anything that exists must have been made by a conscious entity, such as God or a human beingartificialistA proponent of artificialismartificiality(uncountable) The quality of being artificial or produced unnaturally.artificialize(transitive) To render artificial.artiodactylanAny even-toed ungulate of the order ArtiodactylaartiodactylidAny of the order Artiodactyla of ungulates.arundinaceous(botany) Of, pertaining to, or resembling a reed or canearyepiglottal(phonetics) Produced by contracting the aryepiglottic folds of the larynx against the epiglottis.aryepiglottic(anatomy) Referring to a group of tissues between the epiglottis and the arytenoid cartilage, or the use of these folds during vocalization.arylacetamide(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of acetamidearylacetylene(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of acetylenearylamidation(organic chemistry) amidation involving an aryl amidearylamination(organic chemistry) reaction with an arylaminearyldiazonium(organic chemistry) Any diazonium group containing an aryl grouparylhydrazine(organic chemistry) Any derivative of hydrazine having an aryl group directly attached to one of its nitrogen atomsarylhydrazone(organic chemistry) Any aryl hydrazonearylimidamide(organic chemistry) Any aryl imidamidearylphosphine(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of phosphinearylporphyrin(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of a porphyrinarylsulfatase(biochemistry) Any of a group of sulfatase enzymes.aryltetracene(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of a tetracenearytenoiditis(pathology) inflammation of the arytenoidsasbestiferousContaining asbestos.asbestizationThe act of asbestizing.ascertainableAble to be ascertained.ascertainablyIn a way that can be ascertained.ascertainedlyIn a way that is ascertained.ascertainmentThe act of ascertaining.ascobolaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Ascobolaceae.ascoideaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Ascoideaceae.ascomyceteousMisspelling of ascomycetous.ascorbylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with ascorbic acid to introduce an ascorbyl group into a moleculeascostromatalRelating to ascostromataascriptitious(obsolete) ascribedasemanticallyIn an asemantic way.asmatographer(obsolete) A song or music seller.asomatognosia(neurology) A deficiency in the awareness of parts on one's own body.aspafiliosideA particular steroid glycoside.asparagaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Asparagaceae.asparaguslikeAlternative form of asparagus-like.asparasaponinA particular steroid glycoside.aspartokinase(organic chemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of the amino acid aspartate, the first step in the biosynthesis of three essential amino acids: methionine, lysine, and threonine.aspartylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with an aspartyl groupaspecificallyIn an aspecific manneraspectualizer(grammar) A constituent of a phrase that specifies the aspect of a verb phrase.asperfuranone(organic chemistry) The polyketide (5S,6R)-1-[(2E,4E,6S)-4,6-dimethylocta-2,4-dienoyl]-5,6-dihydroxy-5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-2-benzofuran-4-one present in the Aspergillus fungusaspergillosesplural of aspergillosisaspergillosisAny of various infections by fungi of the genus Aspergillus that cause granulomatous lesions.asperifoliateAlternative form of asperifolious.asperifolious(archaic, botany) Having rough leaves.asperparaline(organic chemistry) Any of a group of pentacyclic paralytic alkaloids present in Aspergillus spp.asphondyliineAny gall midge of the tribe Asphondyliiniasphyxiationsplural of asphyxiationaspiculamycin(medicine) A particular cytosine nucleoside antibioticaspidoceratid(zoology) Any of the extinct ammonites in the family Aspidoceratidae.aspidocheloneA fabled sea creature according to the tradition of the Physiologus and medieval bestiaries, variously described as a large whale or vast sea turtle, and a giant sea monster with huge spines on the ridge of its back. It is often mistaken for an island, enticing unwitting sailors and drowning them.aspidochiroteSynonym of aspidochirotid.aspidogastridAny freshwater fluke of the family Aspidogastridae.aspiritualityThe quality of being aspiritual.aspleniaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Aspleniaceae of ferns.assailabilityThe quality of being assailable.assassinatingpresent participle and gerund of assassinateassassinationThe murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.assassinativeCharacterized by assassination; inclined to murder.assassinatrix(rare) A female assassin.assemblyosomeThe organelle responsible for the assembly of ribonucleoproteinsassemblywomanA female member of an assembly.assemblywomenplural of assemblywomanassentatorilyIn an assentatory manner.assentivenessThe state or quality of being assentive.assertabilityThe quality of being assertable.assertibilityAlternative form of assertability.assertionallyIn a way that uses or relates to assertion.assertionlessWithout assertion.assertivenessThe quality of being assertive.assertoriallyIn an assertorial manner.assessabilityThe quality of being assessable.assetlessnessAbsence of assets.asshattedness(derogatory, slang, vulgar) The condition of being an asshat.assholishness(vulgar, Canada, US, informal) The quality of being assholish.assiduousnessThe state or property of being assiduous; industriousness.assignabilityThe quality of being assignable.assimilationsplural of assimilationassistantshipThe occupation of being an assistant.assistivenessThe quality of being assistive.associabilityThe condition of being associableassociahedron(mathematics) A convex polytope in which each vertex corresponds to a way of correctly inserting opening and closing parentheses in a word of n letters and the edges correspond to a single application of the associativity rule.associateshipThe rank or period of being an associate.associationalOf, pertaining to or deriving from association.associativelyIn an associative way.associativity(algebra) The condition of being associative.associonisticMisspelling of associationistic.assortativelyIn an assortative way.assortativity(mathematics) The extent to which nodes of a graph link to others of the same degree.assosymmetric(mathematics) (more or less) associative and also symmetricastaciculturecrayfish farmingastacologicalRelating to astacology.astereognosiaSynonym of astereognosis (which is the more common synonym)astereognosisThe inability to identify an object by touch without visual input; a form of tactile agnosia.asteriidosideA particular steroid glycoside.asterinaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Asterinaceae.asteroceratidAny ammonid of the genus AsturocerasasterophryineAny of the subfamily Asterophryinae of microhylid frogs.asterosaponinA particular steroid glycoside.asteroseismic(astronomy) Of or pertaining to asteroseismology.asthenobiosis(biology) A form of hibernation or estivation that is not dependent on season, temperature or humidityasthenosphere(geology) A portion of the Earth's upper mantle, below the lithosphere.asthmaticallyIn an asthmatic manner.asthmogenesis(medicine) The origination of asthma.astonishinglyIn an astonishing manner; so as to surprise or astonish.astonishmentsplural of astonishmentastoundedness(rare) The state of being astounded; astonishment.astragaloside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of glycosides, found in the root of the astragalus plant, thought to have some medical applicationsastriogliosisMisspelling of astrogliosis.astroblastomaA rare glial tumor derived from the astroblast.astrochemicalOf or pertaining to astrochemistryastrochemistsplural of astrochemistastroclimaticOf or pertaining to astroclimateastrodynamicsThe study of the motion of rockets and spacecraft, usually from Newton's laws of motion, Newtonian gravity, and Kepler's lawsastroengineer(science fiction) An engineer who designs or operates spacecraft or space stations.astrogalosideMisspelling of astragaloside.astrogationalRelating to astrogation.astrogeodeticRelating to astrogeodesy.astrogeometry(science fiction, rare) The study of geometry of the universe or stars.astrologasterA foolish or petty astrologer.astrologeress(rare, dated) A female astrologer.astrometrized(astronomy) measured or calibrated by reference to neighbouring starsastromoleculeAny molecule that has been detected in interstellar or circumstellar spaceastronauticalreferring to travel in outer spaceastronomeressA female astronomer.astroparticle(astrophysics) A subatomic particle of cosmic originastropectinid(zoology) Any in the family Astropectinidae of starfishes.astrophotonic(astronomy) Describing the application of photonics to astronomical instrumentsastrophyllite(mineralogy) A rare, brown to golden-yellow hydrous potassium iron titanium silicate mineral, visually identical to kupletskite.astrophysicalOf or pertaining to astrophysics.astropoliticsThe theory and study of the effects of space, in its broadest sense, on politics.astrotheologyTheology founded on observation or knowledge of the celestial bodies.astrovirologyThe study of viruses and virus-like lifeforms and life throughout the Universe (“our universe”).asymmetricityThe condition of being asymmetricasymptoticity(mathematics) The condition of being asymptoticasynchronisedAlternative form of asynchronized.asynchronismsplural of asynchronismasynchronizedNot synchronized.asyncronicityMisspelling of asynchronicity.asyndeticallyIn an asyndetic way.atactotoechidAny extinct trepostome bryozoan of the family Atactotoechidae.atavisticallyIn an atavistic manner.ateleologicalBereft of teleology; not showing evidence of design or purpose.atelocollagenA water-soluble form of collagen, used in cosmetics and for culturing cells, formed by removal of telopeptidesateuchosauridAny skink of the genus AteuchosaurusatheisticallyIn an atheistic manner.atheisticness(rare) The state or quality of being atheistic.atherinomorph(zoology) Any of a group of rainbowfish and silversides of the order Atherinomorpha.athermochroic(physics) Not thermochroicathermotactic(biology) Not moving in relation to heat; lacking thermotaxisatheroembolic(pathology) Relating to an atheroembolusatheroembolus(pathology) An atheromatous embolusatherogenesesplural of atherogenesisatherogenesis(pathology) The formation of atheromas, especially on the walls of the arteriesatherogeneticRelating to atherogenesisatheromatosis(pathology) The deposition of atheromas in the arteriesatlantodental(anatomy) Between the anterior arch of the atlas and the dens of the axis.atlantosaurid(zoology) Any dinosaur in the family Atlantosauridae, which is probably a synonym of the Diplodocidae.atomisticallyIn an atomistic manneratomizabilityAbility to be atomized.atrabilarious(medicine, historical) Pertaining to black bile.atractaspidid(zoology) Any snake in the family Atractaspididae.atractenchyma(botany) Synonym of prosenchyma.atractylosideA toxic glycoside synthesized by some plant species in the daisy family.atraumaticity(medicine) The quality of being atraumatic; the lack of trauma.atresiaplasty(surgery) Repair of an atresia.atribacterialRelating to bacteria of the phylum Atribacterota (syn. Atribacteria).atrociousnessThe state or quality of being atrocious.atropisomericRelating to an atropisomerattachabilityThe quality of being attachable.attachingnessThe state or quality of attaching.attainabilityThe state of being attainable.attemperament(archaic) A tempering, or mixing in equal proportion.attemperatelyIn an attemperate manner.attemperation(archaic) The act of attempering or regulating.attentionallyWith regard to attentionattentionlessWithout attention.attentivenessThe state or quality of being attentive.attenuatosideA particular steroid glycoside.attestabilityThe property of being attestable.attiguousnessThe state or quality of being attiguous.attitudinallyIn terms of attitude.attitudiniserAlternative spelling of attitudinizer.attitudinizerOne who attitudinizes, or practises poses.attractednessQuality of being attracted.attracticidalBeing or relating to an attracticide.attributativeMisconstruction of attributive.attributeless(chiefly religion) Without attributes; that cannot be described using attributes.attributeness(rare) The state or quality of having attribute.attributionalOf or pertaining to attributionattributivelyIn an attributive manner.attritabilityThe ability to undergo attrition.attritionallyBy means of attrition.auchenipterid(zoology) Any catfish of the family Auchenipteridae.auctioneeress(nonstandard) A female auctioneer.auctioneeringpresent participle and gerund of auctioneeraudaciousnessRisky or daring behaviour.audiocassetteAlternative form of audio cassette.audiocentrismA focus on sound and hearing (often to the detriment of deaf individuals).audiographicsThe use of telecommunication technology to transmit audio and (prepared or real-time) graphics together.audiometristsplural of audiometristaudiovisuallyIn an audiovisual way; through sound and image.augmentationsplural of augmentationaulacigastrid(zoology) Any fly in the family Aulacigastridae.aulacopleuridAny trilobite of the family AulacopleuridaeaurantiaceousOf or relating to oranges or orange trees.aurantiamarin(organic chemistry) A yellow glucoside present in the albedo of the bitter orangeaurichalceous(rare) Having the colour of brass.auriculectomyThe surgical removal of the ear.auriphrygiateEmbroidered or decorated with gold.auropalpebralRelating to the eyelid's response to noiseauscultoscope(medicine) A stethoscopic instrument, especially one that amplifies the auscultatory sounds.austeritarianOne who advocates or enacts an authoritarian policy of austerity.austrocentricFocused on Australia or the people and culture of AustraliaaustrovenetinA yellow-green pigment found in the fungus Cortinarius austrovenetus.autapomorphic(systematics) Describing any characteristic that has evolved in only a single species (or other taxon)autarchicallyIn an autarchic manner.autecologicalRelating to autecology.authenticableAlternative form of authenticatable.authenticallyIn an authentic manner; genuinelyauthenticatedpast participle of authenticateauthenticatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of authenticateauthenticator(agent noun) One who, or something which, authenticates, as:authenticnessThe quality of being authentic; authenticity.authentiquelyObsolete form of authentically.authigenicityThe condition of being authigenicauthochtonousMisspelling of autochtonous.authorisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of authorization.authoritarianOf, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.authoritativeArising or originating from a figure of authority.authoritylessWithout authority.authoritywiseWith regard to authority.authorization(countable) An act of authorizing.autoactivator(biochemistry, biochemistry) An enzyme involved in autoactivationautoacylation(organic chemistry, biochemistry) intramolecular acylation, especially of an enzymeautoaggregateTo cause or to undergo autoaggregation.autoalgometerA device that measures the pressure applied to the skin by a metal tip, used to measure pain resistance.autoalgometryThe use of an autoalgometerautoalgorithm(computing) An algorithm that is invoked automaticallyautoalignmentautomatic alignmentautoanalingusAlternative spelling of autoanilingus.autoantigenic(immunology) Relating to autoantigens.autoapomorphyAlternative form of autapomorphy.autobalancingautomatic balancingautobarotropy(physics) The state of a fluid in which pressure and density surfaces coincide, as a result of a combination of barotropy and piezotropyautobiography(countable) A self-written biography; the story of one's own life.autobufferingautomatic bufferingautocatalysed(chemistry) Describing the products of an autocatalysis reaction.autocatalysesthird-person singular simple present indicative of autocatalyseautocatalysis(chemistry) catalysis of a reaction by one of its productsautocatalystsplural of autocatalystautocatalytic(chemistry, of a reaction) catalyzed by one of its own productsautocephality(Christianity) The right of autonomy for a church; specifically, the right to resolve all internal problems on its own authority and to appoint its own bishops, including the head of the church, without any obligatory expression of dependence on another church.autocephalous(Christianity, of a church) Fully independent of the authority of any other church.autochaperone(biochemistry) Synonym of autotransporter.autochorouslyIn an autochorous manner; by means of autochoryautochthonismThe state of being autochthonal.autochthonistAn advocate of autochthonyautochthonousNative to the place where found; indigenous.autoclavationTreatment in an autoclave.autocleavableThat can be autocleavedautocoherenceThe condition of being autocoherentautoconfigure(computing) To configure automatically.autoconfirmedsimple past and past participle of autoconfirmautoconnected(of an axon) connected to itself, via an autapseautocorrelate(transitive, signal processing) To cross-correlate (a signal) with itself.autocovariateA covariate used in autocorrelationautocremationself-immolationautocrinouslySynonym of autocrinally.autocriticismSelf-criticism; criticism of what one has done, said or been.autocytolysisCytolysis by a lysin produced by the same cell.autocytolyticRelating to, or producing autocytolysisautocytotoxicCytotoxic to the organism that produces the toxin.autodarwinate(computing, intransitive, slang) To kill oneself in a foolish manner.autodecrement(computing, transitive) To decrement automatically.autodetection(computing) automatic detectionautodiagnosis(uncountable) Diagnosis of a condition by the patient; self-diagnosis.autodidactionself-education; self-directed learning.autodidactismAlternative form of autodidacticism.autodiffusion(physics) The diffusion of atoms or molecules among similar entities, especially in a solidautodigestion(biology) The digestion of tissue by enzymes produced by the organism itself.autodigestiveRelating to, or carrying out, autodigestion.autodiscovery(computing) Automatic discovery, as of newsfeeds for a website or changes to the configuration of machines on a network.autodispenserAn automatic dispenserautoecholaliaA form of echolalia in which a person repeats their own wordsautoeducationSelf-education, driven by the learner exploring topics of interest.autoeducativeOf or relating to autoeducation.autoepistemic(philosophy) Relating to knowledge of knowledge itselfautoeroticismThe practise of stimulating oneself sexually, masturbation.autoexpandingThat expands automatically.autoexplosiveTending to explode spontaneously.autofertility(botany) self-pollinationautofictionalRelating to autofiction.autofluoresceTo produce autofluorescenceautogamicallyIn an autogamic manner.autogenicallyIn an autogenic manner.autogerminateTo germinate without external assistanceautoglossonymThe name of a language in that specific language.autoglottonymSynonym of autoglossonym.autographicalRelating to an autograph, or one's own handwriting.autographizerA person who collects autographsautogynephileA person who exhibits autogynephilia.autogynesmile(offensive, derogatory) A coy or gloating smile exhibited by a trans woman.autohemolysin(immunology) Any hemolysin produced by the affected person's own bodyautohemolysishemolysis by the action of an autohemolysinautohexaploid(genetics) hexaploid as a result of multiplication of a haploid set of chromosomesautohybridizeTo cause, or to undergo autohybridizationautohypnotismautohypnosisautohyponymicSynonym of autohyponymous.autoimitationThe imitation of oneself.autoincrement(computing) To increment automatically.autoinducibleCapable of autoinduction.autoinduction(biochemistry) The expression of an enzyme that is responsible for the metabolism of the agent expressing itautoinductiveThat exhibits autoinductionautoinfectionThe infection of a primary host with a parasite, particularly a helminth, in such a way that the complete life cycle of the parasite happens in a single organism, without the involvement of another host.autoinfectiveThat leads to autoinfectionautoinhibitedsimple past and past participle of autoinhibitautoinjectionA (semi-)automatic injection (such as that of an autoinjector).autoinoculateTo cause or to undergo autoinoculation.autokabalesis(psychiatry) Jumping from a significant height to the ground as an act of suicide or due to psychiatric disorder.autolinguonymA language name of endonymic (native) origin, created and used by native speakers as designations for their language.autolipophagyThe autophagy of autolipophagosomesautolocalized(physics) localized as a result of autolocalizationautologicallyIn an autological way or manner.autolysosomalPertaining to, or composed of autolysosomesautolyticallyIn an autolytic manner; with reference to, or by means of autolysisautomagicallyIn an automagical manner; happening seemingly without effort.automaticallyIn an automatic manner.automaticnessQuality of being automatic.automatograph(obsolete or historical) An instrument for recording involuntary movements of a human subject.automatonlikeLike an automaton; robotic.automatophoneAny musical instrument that operates by mechanical means.automechanismAn automatic mechanism.automethylate(biochemistry) To methylate itselfautomobilianaItems relating to automobiles, especially collectibles.automobilistsplural of automobilistautomoderator(computing) A bot that automatically moderates (a discussion forum, etc.).automorphismsplural of automorphismautonomicallyIn an autonomic mannerautonowashing(derogatory) The practice of making unverified or misleading claims which misrepresent the appropriate level of human supervision required by a partially or semi-autonomous product, service, or technology.autonumbering(computing) Automatic numbering.autonymicallyIn an autonymic manner; in the manner of an autonym; indigenously.autooxidation(chemistry) autoxidationautooxidativeRelating to autooxidationautoparasiticRelating to autoparasitismautopenectomyThe act of cutting off one's own penis.autopeptidase(biochemistry) Synonym of autoprotease.autoperformerOne who performs a work that they created themselves.autoperfusionPassive perfusion, typically during surgeryautophagasomeMisspelling of autophagosome.autophagosome(biology) A phagosome in which part of a cell's own cytoplasm is digestedautophobicityThe condition of being autophobicautopneumaticActing or moving automatically by means of compressed air.autopoisoning(chemistry) The inhibition of a catalyst by the product of the catalysis.autopolyploid(genetics) Having more than two sets of chromosomes, derived from the same species, as a result of redoublingautoprocessedsimple past and past participle of autoprocessautoprojector(computing theory) A system that carries out autoprojection.autoradiogramSynonym of autoradiograph.autoreception(biochemistry, medicine) The action of an autoreceptor.autoreceptorsplural of autoreceptorautoreducible(mathematics, set theory) Of a set, that can be reduced to itself by a Turing machine that does not ask for its own input.autoreduction(inorganic chemistry) reduction in the absence of a reducing agentautoreferenceSynonym of self-reference.autoreflexiveOccurring in such a way that the agent performing an action is inherently utilized.autorefractorAn automated refractor used to prepare a prescription for glasses or contact lensesautoregulator(genetics, biochemistry) Any protein that regulates its own expressionautoreplicateTo undergo autoreplication (self-replication)autorepressedsimple past and past participle of autorepressautorepressor(genetics) A protein that causes autorepressionautoresonance(physics) self-sustained resonanceautoresponder(computing) A computer program that automatically sends a certain message or messages in response to incoming e-mail.autorickshawsplural of autorickshawautorotationsplural of autorotationautoschediasmAnything done with little forethought or preparation.autoscrolling(computing) Automatic scrolling.autosegmental(phonology) Of or pertaining to autosegments.autosegmentedHaving autosegmentsautoselectionautomatic selectionautoselectiveRelating to autoselectionautosequencer(genetics) An automatic sequencerautosexualitySexual attraction toward oneself.autosphenoticSynonym of sphenotic.autostability(engineering) Ability to keep a stable poise, either by virtue of shape and proportions, or by some mechanism.autostimulate(rare) to self-stimulateautosumoylateTo cause or to undergo autosumoylation.autosynthesisself-replicationautotelegraphSynonym of telautograph.autotheoreticIn the form of an autotheory.autotitratingpresent participle and gerund of autotitrateautotitration(chemistry) automatic titrationautotolerance(immunology) immunological tolerance of ones own tissueautotoxicosis(medicine) Synonym of autointoxication.autotransfuseTo carry out autotransfusion.autotriploidyThe condition of being autotriploidautotrophicalAlternative form of autotrophic.autovampirismThe drinking of one's own blood.autoxidisableSubject to autoxidationautoxidizableAlternative form of autoxidisable.auxanographicRelating to an auxanogram or to auxanographyauxosporulate(biology) To undergo auxosporulationauxotonicallyIn an auxotonic mannerauxotrophicalAlternative form of auxotrophic.availablenessCompetent power; validity; efficacyavascularisedAlternative form of avascularized.avascularizedDeprived of blood vessels.aventurescentExhibiting aventurescence.averruncationEradication, uprooting.avertissement(fencing) A warning; used to indicate a minor rule infraction by one of the fencersavetheropodanAny avian theropod of the clade Avetheropodaaviadenovirusavian adenovirus (Aviadenovirus)avibirnavirusAny virus of the genus AvibirnavirusavicinylationReaction with an avicinaviculturistsplural of aviculturistaviruliferousNot viruliferousavocationallyIn an avocational manner.avoidablenessAvoidability.awesometastic(slang) superbly wonderful; fantastic, greatawkwardnessesplural of awkwardnessaxillofemoralRelating to the axillary and femoral arteriesaxiologicallyIn an axiological manner.axiomaticallyBy the use of axioms; in the form of an axiom.axiomatisableAlternative spelling of axiomatizable.axiomatizableThat can be axiomatized.axiosymmetricsymmetric about an axisaxissymmetricMisspelling of axisymmetric.axisymmetriseTo make, or to become axisymmetricaxoprotectionprotection from damage to axonsaxoprotectiveThat protects axons from damageaxotomisationThe process, or the result of axotomising.ayurvedicallyAs a practitioner of Ayurveda; in an Ayurvedic way.azaadamantane(organic chemistry) A polycyclic heterocycle formally derived from adamantane by replacing a carbon (and hydrogen) atom with a nitrogen atom; any derivative of this compoundazacyclophane(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a cyclophane in which one or more CH groups have been replaced by a nitrogen atomazamacrocycle(organic chemistry) A macrocycle that contains one or more nitrogen atomazanucleoside(organic chemistry) Any nucleoside in which one or more carbon atoms have been replaced by nitrogenazathioprinesplural of azathioprineazathiopurineMisspelling of azathioprine.azetasolamideMisspelling of acetazolamide.azetazolamideMisspelling of acetazolamide.azidamfenicolAn amphenicol antibiotic.azidocarbonyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any azido derivative of a carbonyl groupazidocytidine(organic chemistry) The azido derivative of cytidine that is a nucleoside analogaziridination(organic chemistry) Any reaction that results in the formation of an aziridine.azithromycineAlternative form of azithromycin.azithromyicinMisspelling of azithromycin.azodicarbonyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A chemical compound containing an azo group (-N=N-) and two carbonyl functional groups (>C=O).azotification(rare, inorganic chemistry) reaction with nitrogen
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