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aabomycinventuricidinabafungin(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum antifungal agent with a novel mechanism of action for the treatment of dermatomycosis.abamectinA widely used insecticide, acaricide and anthelminthic.abductionLeading away; a carrying away.abjectionA low or downcast condition; meanness of spirit; abasement; degradation.abolitionThe act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.abreption(archaic) A snatching away.abruptionA sudden breaking off or breaking away; a violent separation of bodies.abscisionA cutting away.abscissin(biochemistry, dated) A plant hormone controlling the dropping off or abscission of certain plant parts, notably the leaves of trees in autumn or cotton bolls.absinthin(organic chemistry) The principal compound found in wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), having a bitter taste: C₁₅H₂₀O₄abversion(obsolete) Alternative form of aversion.academian(historical, obsolete) A follower of Plato.acanthion(medicine) A point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine.acarideanSynonym of acarine.acaridianSynonym of acarine.accelerin(medicine) A factor in the blood which participates in the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin during clotting; an activated form of factor V.acceleron(physics) A hypothetical subatomic particle that is claimed to react with neutrinos to produce dark energy.accension(obsolete) The act of kindling or the state of being kindled; ignition.acception(obsolete) Acceptation; received meaning.accessionA coming to; the act of acceding and becoming joined.accordeonObsolete spelling of accordion.accordianMisspelling of accordion.accordion(graphical user interface) A vertical list of items that can be individually expanded and collapsed to reveal their contents.accretion(uncountable) (Gradual) increase by an external addition of matter; (countable) an instance of this.acemannanA mucopolysaccharide found in aloe vera leaves, with potential immunostimulant, antiviral, antineoplastic and gastrointestinal properties.acetannin(organic chemistry) An acetyl derivative of tannic acidacetation(obsolete, organic chemistry) Synonym of acetification.acitretin(pharmacology) A retinoid that is used to treat psoriasis.acleidianAlternative form of aclidian.acrosomin(organic chemistry) A lipoglycoprotein complex present in the acrosomeacrylodan(organic chemistry) The amine 6-acryloyl-2-dimethylaminonaphthaleneactimycin(medicine) Synonym of azithromycin.actinidin(biochemistry) A protein-digesting enzyme present in kiwi fruit. It is also an allergen.actinodin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that are essential structural components of fin rays and fin folds of zebrafish.actinonin(organic chemistry) A peptidomimetic antibacterial antibiotic, 3-[[1-[(2-(hydroxymethyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)carbonyl]-2-methylpropyl]carbamoyl]octanohydroxamic acidactogeninMisspelling of acetogenin.actopaxin(biochemistry) A focal adhesion protein that binds paxillinactuarianSynonym of actuarial.actuationThe act of putting into motion.aculeacinAny of a group of lipopeptide antibioticsacylation(organic chemistry) The process of adding an acyl group to a compound.adaptogen(alternative medicine) Any natural herbal substance, such as ginseng, that is purported to assist the body to adapt to stress, and to exert a normalizing effect upon body functions.addictionThe state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.addressin(biochemistry) An extracellular protein of the endothelium of venules.adductionThe act of adducing or bringing forward.ademption(law) In the law of wills, the determination of what happens when property left under a will is no longer in the testator's estate when the testator dies.adephaganAny of many beetles of the suborder Adephaga.adfluxionAlternative form of affluxion.adibendan(pharmacology) A phosphodiesterase inhibitor.adicillin(pharmacology) A penicillin antibiotic.adipiplon(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic drug.adjectionAct of adjecting or adding, or the thing added.adlectionThe process of adlecting.admissionThe act or practice of admitting.admixtion(archaic) A mingling of different things; a mixture.adoration(countable, religion) An act of religious worship.adracalin(biochemistry) A component of nuclear pore complex implicated in Triple-A syndromeadrenalinAlternative spelling of adrenaline.adscendinA particular steroid glycoside.adseverin(biochemistry) Synonym of scinderin.adulationFlattery; fulsome praise.adunation(archaic) The act of uniting; union.advection(physics) The transport of a scalar by bulk fluid motion.adversionA tendency or wish to avoid someone or something.aeolodionSynonym of aeolodicon.aequoreanAny pelagic hydrozoan of the genus Aequorea.aeriationArchaic form of aeration.aerolysinA cytolytic pore-forming toxin exported by Aeromonas hydrophila bacteriaaerotrainA train that is supported on a cushion of air, in the manner of a hovercraft.affectionThe act of affecting or acting upon.afflationA blowing or breathing on.affluxion(archaic) The act of flowing towards; afflux.aflatoxin(toxicology) Any of a family of mycotoxins, produced by molds of the Aspergillus genus, that can be toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic; typically found as contaminants of animal food or peanuts.aflavarin(organic chemistry) The chromenone 8-[5-(hydroxymethyl)-4,7-dimethoxy-2-oxochromen-3-yl]-4,7-dimethoxy-5-methylchromen-2-one present in the fungus Aspergillus flavusafluzosinMisspelling of alfuzosin.aforeseenSeen at an earlier time.afovirsen(pharmacology) A particular antiviral compound.afterbornBorn after the father's death; posthumous.afterburnThe burning of further calories after the end of a period of vigorous exercise.afternoonThe part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.afterpain(pathology, often in the plural) Pain of uterine contractions experienced after childbirth (especially after passage of the placenta).afterseenSeen after the fact.aftersignAn indication of a prior event or condition; a lingering sign or mark; that which remainsafunctionLack of function; failure to work properly.aganirsenAn inhibitor of insulin receptor substrate (IRS)-1 expression.agaration(colloquial, Singapore) Estimationagflation(informal) An increase in the price of food crops, especially due to increased demand, and to diversification into the production of biomassaggressin(biology) Any substance, produced in the body by a pathogenic bacterium, that enhances the virulence of the bacteria.agitationThe act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.agoniadinA glucoside found in agonia bark (Plumeria lancifolia), used as an antiperiodic or a febrifuge in malaria.agressionMisspelling of aggression.agrestianSynonym of agrestic (“rural, rustic”).airpersonAn airman or airwoman.akanthionAlternative form of acanthion.albamycinSynonym of novobiocin.albomycin(medicine) An antibiotic, found in Actinomyces subtropicus, used against penicillin-resistant infectionsalcaliginA siderophore produced by bacteria of the family Alcaligenaceae.alfatoxinMisspelling of aflatoxin.alfuzosinAn α₁ receptor antagonist used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.aliskiren(pharmacology) A renin inhibitor that is used in the treatment of hypertension.alkaligen(obsolete) The name first proposed for nitrogen, as being a chief constituent of ammonia or volatile alkali.allantoin(biochemistry) A diureide of glyoxylic acid, used in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products; or a derivative of this compoundallethrinEither of a pair of related synthetic pyrethroids used in insecticides to paralyse the nervous system.alloferonAny of a particular family of insect tridecapeptide immunomodulatory peptidesallopreen(of a bird) To preen another birdalmendronThe brazil nut tree.almswoman(archaic) A woman who depends on the receipt of alms; a female beggar.alniditanA serotonin agonist.alnitidanA 5-HT_(1D) receptor agonist with migraine-preventative effects.alnumycinAn aromatic polyketide with antimicrobial activity.alopecianSuffering from or associated with hair loss.alosetron(pharmacology) A 5-HT₃ antagonist used for the management of severe diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in women.aloxiprinaluminium acetylsalicylate, a drug used to treat pain and inflammation associated with muscular skeletal and joint disorders.alpenhornAlternative spelling of alphorn.alphatronA kind of ionization tube for measuring vacuum.alpinetin(organic chemistry) The chromenone (2S)-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-4H-chromen-4-one present in some ginger plants (of the genus Alpinia)aluminian(mineralogy) Containing aluminium cations.alvimopan(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.amanullinA cyclopeptide amatoxinamarantinAlternative form of amaranthin.amastatinA peptide that inhibits aminopeptidasesamatorian(obsolete) amatoryamazonianAlternative letter-case form of AmazonianambenoxanA muscle relaxant.ambustion(medicine, obsolete) A burn or scald.amibegronA drug that acts as a selective agonist for the β₃ adrenergic receptor, with antidepressant and anxiolytic effects.amicyanin(biochemistry) A specific protein that plays a role in electron transfer, containing a copper atom.amidation(organic chemistry) Reaction with, or formation of, an amide.amination(organic chemistry) The introduction of one or more amino groups into a compound.aminophenSynonym of acetaminophen.amiodaronAlternative form of amiodarone.ammodytinAny of a class of toxins found in certain snake venoms.amoebaeanAlternative form of amoebean.amolition(obsolete) A putting away; a forcible removal; the act of amolishing.amorolfinAlternative spelling of amorolfine.amphibianOf or relating to the class Amphibia.amphigean(archaic) Extending over all the zones of the Earth, from the tropics to the poles.amplexionAlternative form of amplection.amplitronA form of microwave amplifier.amrubicin(pharmacology) An anthracycline used in the treatment of lung cancer.amurensin(organic chemistry) A flavonol, the tert-amyl alcohol derivative of kaempferol 7-O-glucoside.amygdalin(biochemistry) A glycoside of benzaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide found in bitter almonds, and in the kernels of some other fruit.amylopsin(biochemistry) A pancreatic form of amylase.anabelian(mathematics, algebraic geometry, arithmetic geometry) Of or relating to anabelian geometry, a proposed theory describing the way the algebraic fundamental group G of an algebraic variety (or some related geometric object) V determines how V can be mapped into another geometric object W, under the assumption that G is very far from being an abelian group, in a sense to be made more precise.anaktoron(historical, Ancient Greece) A palace that only hierophants were permitted to enter as part of the Eleusinian Mysteries.anamorsin(biochemistry) A protein that inhibits apoptosisanaspalin(medicine, archaic) A mixture of lanolin and vaseline, used as a basis for ointments.anchorman(television, radio) The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.anchormenplural of anchormanancovenin(organic chemistry) A cyclic oligopeptide produced by actinomycetesanditomin(organic chemistry) A meroterpenoid derived from Aspergillus species.andrastinAny of a family of fungal monoterpenoids, found in blue cheese, that inhibit farnesyltransferaseanecdoton(Grecian) Alternative spelling of anecdote.angelicin(organic chemistry) a tricyclic heterocycle that is an isomer of psoralenanimalian(sciences) Of the kingdom Animalia, which includes humans.animationThe act of animating, or giving life or spirit.animatronAn animatronic robot.annamycinAn anthracycline antibiotic with potential uses in treating cancer.annelidanOf or pertaining to the annelids.annetocin(biochemistry) A homologous form of oxytocin/vasopressin found in segmented worms.annonacinAn acetogenin found in fruits such as the guanabana, frequent consumption of which is implicated in Parkinson's disease.annulosan(zoology) One of the Annulosa.anoctamin(biochemistry) Any of a group of transmembrane proteins associated with the channelling of chloride ionsanophelin(biochemistry) An anticoagulant protein, derived from mosquitos, that inhibits thrombinanopluranAny louse of the suborder Anoplura, a sucking louse.anorectin(biochemistry) A peptide that reduces eating in mammals. The sequence of amino acids is Pyr-Val-Asp-Ser-Met-Trp-Ala-Glu-Gln-Lys-Gln-Met-Glu-Leu-Glu-Ser-Ile-Leu-Val-Ala-Leu-Leu-Gln-Lys-His-Ser-Arg-Asn-Ser-Gln-NH2ansamycin(biochemistry) Any of a family of secondary metabolites with antimicrobial and antiviral effects.antehumanPreceding the advent of modern humanity, Homo sapiens.antelucanOf, occurring in, or relating to the postmidnight.antevasinSomeone who lives on the border of two worlds: the materialistic and the transcendental.anthelionA faint, white halo rarely seen in the sky opposite the sun on the parhelic circleanthemionAn ornamental design consisting of palmettes or lotus flowers.anthocyan(organic chemistry) anthocyaninanthokyan(archaic) anthocyaninanthozoan(marine biology) A marine invertebrate of the class Anthozoa, such as a sea anemone or coral.anthozoon(zoology) A member of the class Anthozoa, comprising marine invertebrates including corals and sea anemones.anthracinAlternative form of anthracene.antiactin(immunology, of an antibody) That binds to actinantialienOpposing aliens or foreigners.antiarsonOpposing or preventing arson.antiauxin(biochemistry) Any substance that inhibits auxin by competing for the same receptors.antiavianOpposing or countering birds.antiboson(particle physics) The antiparticle of a boson.antibrownAlternative form of anti-brown.anticalinAny of a class of artificial proteins that are able to bind to antigens. They are derived from human lipocalins.anticanon(chiefly US, law) a legal text that is now viewed as wrongly decidedantichain(set theory, order theory, graph theory) A subset, A, of a partially ordered set, (P, ≤), such that no two elements of A are comparable with respect to ≤.anticodon(genetics) A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to the complementary triplet (codon) in messenger RNA to specify an amino acid during protein synthesis.antidoron(Christianity, Eastern Orthodoxy, Eastern Catholicism) A piece of ordinary leavened bread, taken from remnants of loaves used for the Eucharist, which has been blessed but not consecrated; distributed in churches that use the Byzantine Rite.antigluon(particle physics) The antiparticle of a gluon.antigononAny of three American vines, of the genus Antigonon, including the chain of hearts and the coral vineantigreen(physics) One of the three possible colours of an antiquark, corresponding to green in a quark.antiholin(biochemistry) Any protein that counters the effect of holin; a gene responsible for such a proteinantiholon(physics) The antiparticle of a holonantihumanOpposed to humanity.antilopinAlternative form of antilopine.antilysinAny substance that protects cells from the action of a lysinantimasonOne who opposes Freemasonry.antimeson(particle physics) The antiparticle corresponding to a meson.antimonin(organic chemistry) An organometallic heterocyclic compound formally derived from benzene by substituting one carbon and hydrogen atom with antimony.antimosan(medicine) A material containing trivalent antimony that is used in the treatment of trypanosomiasisantimycin(biochemistry) Any of several lactone antibiotics, some of which are used for controlling fungi in fish farmsantipreon(physics) The antiparticle of a preon.antiprionThat counters the effects of prions.antipyrinAlternative form of antipyrine.antiqueenInhibiting the development of normal bees into queen bees.antireninThat counters the effects of reninantiricin(medicine) An antitoxin produced in the blood as a response to exposure to ricin.antirobinAn antidote for robin (toxalbumin from locust tree).antiscion(astrology) The mirror image, or shadow, of a planet, based upon a line of reference which is the axis of 0 Cancer/0 Capricorn (the position of the sun at the solstices).antisedanThe antisedative drug atipamezoleantistainResistant to staining.antitauon(particle physics) the antiparticle of the tauon.antitoxin(medicine) A medicine able to neutralize a toxin.antitrainOpposing trains.antiunion(politics) Opposed to, or discouraging the formation of, trade unionsantiurban(sociology) Showing a negative view of cities or city lifeantiveganOpposed to veganism.antivenin(medicine) Synonym of antivenom, (now) particularly for snakebites containing venin.antiwomanOpposed to women.antiwomenPrejudiced against women; misogynistic.antoecianOf or belonging to the point on the globe of the same longitude but the opposite latitude.apalbumin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein present in honey and in royal jellyapastatinA statin that inhibits an aminopeptidaseapeirogon(mathematics, geometry) A type of generalised polygon with a countably infinite number of sides and vertices;aphidlionAlternative form of aphid lion.apicortin(biochemistry) A protein present in apicomplexan parasitesapidaecinAny of a family of antibacterial peptides present in beesapimaysin(organic chemistry) A glycosyl flavone, 5,7-dihydroxy-6-[4-hydroxy-6-methyl-5-oxo-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromen-4-one, found in maize silksapoareion(astronomy) Apoapsis around Mars.apoastron(astronomy) Alternative form of apastron.apobaryon(astronomy) The furthest point of an astronomical object in an elliptical orbit to the center of mass of the system.apocritanAny insect of the suborder ApocritaapodaceanAny holothurian of the subclass Apodaceaapoglobin(biochemistry) A form of a globin that lacks a heme unitapologianApologist; one who makes an apologia.apoptogen(biochemistry) Any chemical substance that induces apoptosis.appension(countable) Something that was appended; an addendum.appertainTo belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to.applejohn(obsolete) A variety of apple which can be kept for a long period, gradually becoming dry and withered; known today as the French crab.apportion(transitive) To divide and distribute portions of a whole.appulsion(obsolete, rare) A driving or striking against; an appulse.apramycin(pharmacology) An aminoglycoside antibiotic.aprataxin(biochemistry) A DNA-binding protein involved in the repair of single-strand DNA breaksapronitin(medicine) An antifibrinolytic trypsin inhibitoraprotaninMisspelling of aprotinin.aprotinin(biochemistry) A polypeptide, obtained from bovine lung tissue, that acts as a protease inhibitor, and is used in surgery to reduce bleedingaprotoninAlternative form of aprotinin.apusozoanAny member of the Apusozoa, a phylum comprising several genera of flagellate protozoa.aquaporin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that form water-permeable pores in the membrane of biological cells.aquathlonA swimming-and-running race.arachneanResembling or characteristic of a spider.araneidan(rare) Any spiderarapaiminAny fish of the genus Arapaimaarbekacin(pharmacology) A semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic.archdemon(religion, fantasy) A chief demon; an archdevil.archqueen(rare) A chief queen.arctation(obsolete, medicine) Stenosis.arcticianOne who has investigated matters relating to the Arctic regions; an Arctic explorer.arcuationThe act of bending or curving; the state of being bent; crookedness.ardeparin(pharmacology) A particular anticoagulant.arenationA form of therapeutic bathing in hot sand.argentian(mineralogy) Containing silver.argention(inorganic chemistry, archaic) ionized silverarjunetinA flavonoid found in the tree Terminalia arjuna.arreption(obsolete) The act of taking away; removalarsacetin(organic chemistry, medicine) The arsonic acid (4-acetamidophenyl)arsonic acid formerly used to treat syphilis and trypanosomiasisarseclown(Commonwealth, sometimes considered vulgar, slang, often humorous) Alternative form of assclown.arslikhan(UK, slang) Overt flattery, especially in print.artemisin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone, similar in structure to α-santonin.artepirinAlternative form of artepillin.arternoonPronunciation spelling of afternoon.arylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that involves the addition of one or more aryl groupsarylboron(organic chemistry) Any aryl organoboron compoundarylfuran(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of a furanascensionThe act of ascending; an ascent.ascertain(transitive) To find out definitely; to discover or establish.ascomycin(organic chemistry) An ethyl analogue of tacrolimus with strong immunosuppressant properties.aseptolin(medicine, historical) A drug formerly used to treat tuberculosis, malaria, etc.asklepianThe symbol of a rod entwined with a serpent, ⟨⚕⟩, which represents healing and medicine.asocaseinMisspelling of azocasein.asolectin(biochemistry) A mixture of phospholipids obtained commercially from soybeansasparaninA particular steroid glycoside.aspection(obsolete) The act of viewing; a look.aspersionAn attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….assertionThe act of asserting; positive declaration or averment.assessionThe act of assessment.astrachanAlternative form of astrakhan.astrakhanClosely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.astration(physics, astronomy) In the galactic cycle of matter, the incorporation of matter into a stellar interior during star formation, especially when referring to a specific element or isotope.asyndeton(grammar, rhetoric) Omission of conjunctions, especially for rhetorical effect.atentebenA type of bamboo flute from Ghana that is played vertically.atilmotinA particular motilin receptor agonist.atiprosinAn antihypertensive agent.atloidean(anatomy) Relating to the atlas boneatomician(obsolete) An atomist.atranorin(organic chemistry) A secondary metabolite found in lichens.attackman(sports) A player in a position whose primary responsibility is offense.attention(uncountable) Mental focus.attractin(biochemistry) Any of a particular group of lectinsattritionGrinding down or wearing away by friction.attuition(psychology) A supposed form of apprehension midway between sensation in animals and perception in human beings.aucuparin(organic chemistry) The phytoalexin 2,6-dimethoxy-4-phenylphenolaudiation(music) The comprehension and internal realization of music by an individual in the absence of any physical sound.augmentin(medicine) The antibiotic amoxicillinaulacogen(geology) A tectonic trough on a craton that is formed as the failed arm of a triple-rift junction.auranofinAn organogold compound used as an antirheumatic.aureation(rhetoric) The enhancement of the seriousness of a topic by the use of elaborate circumlocutions or polysyllabic or Latinate words for it.austerian(economics) Relating to, or supporting, fiscal conservatism and austerity.autoalign(transitive) To align automatically.autocthonObsolete form of autochthon.autologin(computing) A feature that automatically logs in to a system.autolysin(biochemistry) Any enzyme that hydrolyses a component of the cell (or tissue) in which it is producedautomatonA machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions.automelon(Christianity) A composition used in Orthodox Christianity to create other hymns, following its melody and rhythm.autotaxin(biochemistry) An ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase that catalyzes the conversion of lysophosphatidylcholine into lysophosphatidic acidautotoxinAny substance that is toxic to the organism in which it is generatedautotrain(rail transport) A type of push-pull train incorporating a tank engine and passenger coaches fitted with a driver's cab.autumnian(archaic) autumnalavemectinMisspelling of avermectin.aventurinAlternative form of aventurine.avigation(dated, aviation) Aerial navigation.avocationA hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.avolation(obsolete) Evaporation; dissipation into the air.avolitionLack of initiative or goals; one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The person may wish to do something, but the desire is without power or energy.avoparcinA glycopeptide antibiotic, produced by Streptomyces candidus, that is used to treat farm animals.avosentan(pharmacology) A particular endothelin receptor antagonist.avoterminhuman recombinant TGF-β3, a cytokine involved in cell differentiation, embryogenesis and developmentavourneen(Ireland) darling, sweetheartaxotropin(biochemistry) A ubiquitin ligase associated with gene expressionazaprocinAn opioid analgesic drug, never marketed.azasetron(pharmacology) An antiemetic drug.azaspiran(organic chemistry) Any spiran having one or more carbon atoms (in one of the rings) replaced by nitrogen.azidation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that results in the formation of an azideazimuthon(physics) An exciton-polariton confined steady state with azimuthally modulated densityazocasein(biochemistry) casein conjugated with an azo dye; it is used as a general substrate for proteolytic enzymes; degradation of the casein liberates free dye into the supernatant that can be quantitatively analyzed.azofloxinAlternative form of azophloxin.azolectinAlternative form of asolectin.azolitmin(organic chemistry) A purplish-red material, of uncertain composition, that is the principal colouring matter of litmus