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dacrymycetaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Dacrymycetaceae.dacryoadenectomy(surgery, ophthalmology) The surgical removal of a lacrimal gland.dacryocystectomyThe surgical removal of a part of the lacrimal sac.dacryocystostomy(surgery, ophthalmology) A surgical incision into the lacrimal sac, usually to promote drainage.dactylosymphysis(medicine) the joining of two fingers or toes with a web, often as a hereditary disorder (normal in some birds)dalbergichromene(organic chemistry) A neoflavene found in the stem-bark and heartwood of Dalbergia sissoo.dalytyphloplanidAny flatworm of the suborder DalytyphloplanidadansylcadaverineA fluorescent amine used for biolabeling.daughterlessnessLack of daughters.dealcoholisationAlternative form of dealcoholization.dealcoholizationThe removal of alcohol from something, especially from a histological sample that has been previously treated with alcohol to remove waterdeaminoacylation(organic chemistry) The removal of an aminoacyl groupdeasphaltizationdeasphaltingdeauthentication(computing) The invalidation of an existing authentication.debismuthization(metallurgy) The removal of bismuth from lead during refining.debituminisationAlternative form of debituminization.debituminizationThe act of removing bitumen.decaffeinization(dated) Synonym of decaffeination.decafluorobutane(organic chemistry) The aliphatic fluorocarbon C₄F₁₀decapitalisationAlternative form of decapitalization.decapitalizationThe process of decapitalizing something.decaprenoxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.decarbamoylating(organic chemistry) That removes a carbamoyl groupdecarbamoylation(organic chemistry) The removal of a carbamoyl group from a compounddecategorisationAlternative form of decategorization.decategorizationThe act or process of decategorizing.decentralisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of decentralization.decentralizationThe process of decentralizingdecertificationsplural of decertificationdechorionizationRemoval of a choriondechristianizingpresent participle and gerund of dechristianizedechticaetiative(linguistics, of a language) In which the indirect objects of ditransitive verbs are treated like the direct objects of monotransitive verbs; secundative.declassificationThe process of declassifying.decommissionableAble to be decommissioned.deconglomerationThe process of deconglomerating.deconstructionalOf or pertaining to deconstruction.deconstructivelyIn a deconstructive manner.deconstructivism(cooking) The practice of deconstructing dishes.deconstructivistOf or pertaining to deconstructivism.deconstructivityThe quality of being deconstructive.decontextualizedsimple past and past participle of decontextualizedecontextualizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of decontextualizedecossackization(historical) The Bolshevik repression of the Cossacks.decryptificationThe removal of encryptiondedifferentiatedThat has undergone dedifferentiationdedimensionalize(mathematics) To remove dimensions, typically from an equationdedolomitizationConversion to a form that is no longer dolomite.deepithelializedFrom which epithelial cells have been removeddeesterificationThe removal of ester linkages, typically by hydrolysisdefactualizationThe removal of facts.defascistisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of defascistization.defascistizationProcess of defascistizing something; the undoing of something’s fascist character.defederalizationThe process of defederalizing.deferrochelatase(biochemistry) An enzyme that reverses to action of ferrochelatasedeferrochelationThe dechelation of an iron chelate compound.definitioneering(rare, humorous) The act of creating, usually by making up, definitions.defragmentationsplural of defragmentationdegalactosylatedFrom which the galactosyl groups have been removeddegalactotigoninA steroidal glycoside isolated from Solanum nigrum.degelatinisationThe removal of gelatin (from)degeneralizationThe process of degeneralizing.degenitalizationThe process of degenitalizing.degentrificationThe reverse process of gentrification, such that a residential area previously only affordable to affluent people becomes affordable to those who are poorer.deglottalizationThe act, process or result of deglottalizing.deglucohellebrinA particular steroid glycoside.deglucuronidatedThat is not glucuronidateddegrammaticaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of degrammaticalize.degrammaticalize(transitive) To make less grammatical or not grammatical.dehaemoglobiniseAlternative form of dehemoglobinize.dehaemoglobinizeAlternative form of dehemoglobinize.dehegemonizationThe process of dehegemonizing.dehumidificationThe act or process of dehumidifying.dehydroabietinal(organic chemistry) The diterpenoid aldehyde (1R,4aS,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1-carbaldehydedehydroascorbate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of dehydroascorbic acid.dehydroepisterol(organic chemistry) Any dehydro derivative of episterol, but especially 5-dehydroepisterol which is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of steroidsdehydrogenationsplural of dehydrogenationdehydroleucodineA particular sesquiterpene lactone.dehydropeptidase(biochemistry) Any of a particular group of dipeptidasesdehydroshikimateA salt or ester of dehydroshikimic acid.deidentificationThe removal of personal identifying information from datadeideologizationRemoval of or breaking away from an ideology.deindoctrinationA reverse process that undoes indoctrination or brainwashing.deinitialization(computing) The process of deinitializing.deinterjectional(grammar) Deriving from an interjection.delegitimisation(chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of delegitimization.delegitimizationThe act or process of delegitimizing (delegitimating).delexicalisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of delexicalization.delexicalizationThe process of delexicalizing, of making delexical.deliberativenessThe state or quality of being deliberative.delibidinization(psychoanalysis) The process of delibidinizing.delipidificationThe removal of lipids (from)delocalizability(quantum mechanics, physical chemistry, physics) The condition, or the extent of being delocalizabledeltabaculovirusAny baculovirus of the genus DeltabaculovirusdeltacoronavirusAny virus of the genus Deltacoronavirus.demarcationalismA propensity to demarcate (divide hierarchically)demedicalisationAlternative form of demedicalization.demedicalizationThe act or process of demedicalizing.demilitarisationThe conversion of a military or paramilitary force into a civilian one.demilitarizationAlternative spelling of demilitarisation.demineralisationAlternative spelling of demineralization.demineralization(chemical engineering) The chemical engineering process in which mineral salts are removed from a liquid.demodularizationThe process of demodularizing.demographizationThe process of demographizing.demoisturizationThe removal of moisture from something.demonetarizationProcess of demonetarizing.demonopolizationThe process of demonopolizing.demonstrablenessThe quality of being demonstrable.demonstratorshipA position as a demonstrator (at a university etc.).demorphinizationThe gradual reduction in the dose of morphine to a person who is addicted to itdemultiplexationThe conversion of a multiplex signal to a simpler formdemultiplication(genetics) The reversal of a previous multiplication (of genes)denaturalisationThe act or process of denaturalising, of changing or destroying the quality (nature) of a thing.denaturalizationThe act or process of denaturalizing, of changing or destroying the quality (nature) of a thing.dendritosynapticdendritic and synapticdendroarcheologyAlternative form of dendroarchaeology.dendrobranchiate(zoology) Any member of the Dendrobranchiata.dendrochronology(biology, archaeology) The science that uses the spacing between the annual growth rings of trees to date their exact year of formation.dendroecologicalRelating to dendroecology.dendrohydrologicRelating to dendrohydrology.deneutralizationProcess of deneutralizing.denicotinizationThe process of denicotinizing.denitrificationsplural of denitrificationdenominalization(linguistics) The process through which a noun becomes a verb related to the use of said noun.denominationallyIn a denominational manner; by denomination or sect.densiometricallyIn a densiometric mannerdensitovolumetryThe measurement of tissue density and volume of the lungsdensonucleovirusAlternative form of densovirus.denuclearisationAlternative spelling of denuclearization.denuclearizationThe act or process of denuclearizing.deoffshorization(neologism, rare) The policy of combating the relocation of capital or business interests to offshore accounts, in foreign countries that are known to be tax havens.deoxyanthocyanin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of compounds derived from an anthocyanin by loss of a hydroxy groupdeoxyartemisinin(organic chemistry) A derivative of artemisinin that lacks the peroxide linkdeoxybarbiturate(organic chemistry) Any of a class of barbiturates that lack an oxygen (at position #2) in the pyrimidine ringdeoxydoxorubicin(medicine) An anthracycline, related to doxorubicin, used to combat some cancers.deoxyepinephrineAn organic compound in the catecholamine family, related to the important neurotransmitters dopamine and epinephrine.deoxyhaemoglobin(biochemistry) The form of haemoglobin that has released its oxygendeoxyhypusinatedsimple past and past participle of deoxyhypusinatedeoxynojirimycin(organic chemistry) The glucosidase inhibitor (2R,3R,4R,5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3,4,5-piperidinetriol present in mulberries.deoxynucleotidalRelating to or composed of deoxynucleotide.deoxynucleotidesplural of deoxynucleotidedeoxynucleotidyl(biochemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from a deoxynucleotidedeoxyribonucleic(genetics) Of or pertaining to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or its derivatives.deoxystreptamine(biochemistry) A diamino deoxy sugar that is the basis of a range of antibioticsdeoxythymidylate(biochemistry) Synonym of thymidylate.deoxytransferase(biochemistry) deoxynucleotidyl transferasedepalatalizationThe act or process of depalatalizing.depalmitoylation(biochemistry) The removal of palmitate esters bound to a proteindeparasitizationThe removal of parasitesdepartmentalitis(informal) The pursuit of departmental objectives, rather than those of an organization or government.departmentalizedsimple past and past participle of departmentalizedepartmentalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of departmentalizedepatriarchalize(transitive) To divest of patriarchal attributes.depeasantizationThe process of phasing out the peasant class and its traditional practices.dephlogisticatedsimple past and past participle of dephlogisticatedephosphomimetic(biochemistry) Any agent that mimics biological dephosphorylationdephosphorylatedsimple past and past participle of dephosphorylatedepigmentationalRelating to depigmentation.depolarizabilityThe condition of being depolarizabledepoliticisationAlternative spelling of depoliticization.depoliticizationThe act or process of depoliticizing.depolymerisation(chemistry) Alternative spelling of depolymerization.depolymerizatingMisspelling of depolymerizing.depolymerization(organic chemistry) The decomposition of a polymer into smaller fragmentsdepolyploidizingThat reverses the effect of polyploidizationdepopularizationThe process of depopularizing.depressionogenicAlternative form of depressogenic.depressurisationAlternative spelling of depressurization.depressurizationThe act, or an instance, of depressurizing; a reduction of atmospheric pressure within a chamber or space vehicle etc.deprioritisationAlternative form of deprioritization.deprioritizationThe act or process of deprioritizing.deproteinisationAlternative form of deproteinization.deproteinizationAn act or process of deproteinizing, or removing proteindepyrimidination(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A process in which the chemical bond linking a pyrimidine (cytosine or thymine) to a deoxyribose sugar breaks spontaneously. It occurs at a lower rate compared to depurination with only 500 cytosine and thymine bases lost per cell per day in a typical mammalian cell.deradicalisationAlternative spelling of deradicalization.deradicalizationThe act or process of deradicalizing.deregularizationThe process of deregularizing.dermatoarthritis(pathology) arthritis with an associated skin diseasedermatologicallyIn a dermatological way.dermatoneurologydermatological neurologydermatopathologyThe study of cutaneous diseases at a microscopic level.dermatosclerosisSynonym of scleroderma.dermofasciectomy(surgery) The removal (and subsequent grafting) of diseased palmar fascia along with any overlying involved skindermopathologistA pathologist whose speciality is dermopathyderussianizationThe removal of Russian influences.desaminotyrosine(organic chemistry) A form of tyrosine from which the amino group has been removed, typically produced by anaerobic bacterial metabolismdesanctificationRemoval or reversal of sanctification.desclerotizationThe removal of sclerotin from a sclerotized structuredescriptionalismThe theory that mental imagery is not visual, but based on language-like descriptions.descriptionalistOne who subscribes to descriptionalism.descriptionisticSynonym of descriptionist.desecularisationAlternative spelling of desecularization.desecularizationThe process of desecularizing.desegregationistA supporter of desegregation.desensationalize(transitive) To cause to cease to be sensational; to make acceptable or commonplace.deserosalization(surgery) The (normally accidental) removal of serosa from an internal cavitydesferricoprogenA siderophore with chemical formula C₃₅H₅₆N₆O₁₃.desglucoparillinA particular steroid glycoside.desilicificationThe removal of impregnated silicadesiliconisation(metallurgy) Alternative form of desiliconization.desiliconizationThe removal of silicon or silicatesdesmethylprodine(organic chemistry) 1-methyl-4-phenyl-4-propionoxypiperidine, an opioid analgesic drug developed in the 1940s, an analogue of meperidine, sometimes used recreationally.desmethylsterane(organic chemistry) Any of a group of hydrocarbons (4-methyl-24-alkyl-steranes) derived from sterane and associated with the generation of petroleum.desoxyhemoglobinAlternative form of deoxyhemoglobin.desoxynucleosideAlternative form of deoxynucleoside.desoxynucleotideAlternative form of deoxynucleotide.despatializationThe process of despatializing.despecializationThe process of despecializing; loss of specialization.destigmatisationAlternative form of destigmatization.destigmatizationThe process or act of destigmatizing.destratificationThe removal of stratified layersdestructiblenessThe quality of being destructible; destructibility.desulphuricationAlternative form of desulfurication.desulphurisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of desulfurization.desulphurization(Oxford British English) Alternative spelling of desulfurization.desychronizationMisspelling of desynchronization.desymmetrization(chemistry) Any reaction that results in the loss of one or more symmetry elements, but especially the conversion of a prochiral molecule into a chiral onedesynchronisableAble to be desynchronised.desynonymizationThe act of desynonymizing.deteriorationismA belief that things tend to grow progressively worse.deteriorationistA proponent of deteriorationism; one who believes that things tend to grow worse.determinablenessCapability of being determined; determinability.deterritorialiseAlternative form of deterritorialize.deterritorialize(transitive) To subject to deterritorialization.dethermalization(physics) The removal of thermal interactions within a systemdetraditionaliseAlternative spelling of detraditionalize.detraditionalize(transitive) To strip of tradition; to reform.detransformationThe reversal of a transformation.deubiquitinating(biochemistry) That cleaves ubiquitin/protein bonds.deubiquitination(biochemistry) The cleavage of ubiquitin from proteindeubiquitylatingpresent participle and gerund of deubiquitylatedeubiquitylationdeubiquitinationdeuterocanonical(biblical) Being of the second canon of the Old Testament of the Bible, and not accepted by some Christians. Part of the Apocrypha.deuteroporphyrin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of derivatives of protoporphyrins that lack the vinyl side chainsdeuteroreductionreduction (chemical reaction) using deuterium or a deuteride.deutopianizationmaking something less of a utopia, or not a utopia; making something more real, and less idealdevelopmentalismAn economic theory which states that the best way for Third World countries to develop is through fostering a strong and varied internal market and imposing high tariffs on imported goods.developmentalistOf, or related to developmentalism.developmentation(proscribed, chiefly US and humorous) Development.devirtualizationThe process of devirtualizing.devolatilisationAlternative form of devolatilization.devolatilizationThe removal of volatile material.dewesternizationThe process or action of dewesternizing something.dextroamfetamineAlternative spelling of dextroamphetamine.dextrocardiogramAn electrocardiogram of the right side of the heartdextrodepression(medicine) eye movement down and to the rightdextromethorphan(pharmacology) An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.dextrosulfenidolthiamphenicoldiacetylmorphine(pharmacology, INN) Synonym of heroin.diaconcentrationThe process of diaconcentratingdiagrammaticallyIn a diagrammatic mannerdialkylacetyleneAny dialkyl derivative of acetylene.diamagnetization(physics) The act of making something, or of something becoming, diamagneticdiaminobenzideneMisspelling of diaminobenzidine.diaminobenzidine(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of benzidinediaminobenzidoneMisspelling of diaminobenzidine.diaminoguanidine(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric diamino derivatives of guanidine (in which two terminal hydrogen atoms are replaced by -NH₂ groups)diarrheagenicityThe condition of being diarrheagenicdiarylethylamineAny of a particular class of dissociative anesthetic drugs. They typically contain two phenyl rings, an ethyl carbon chain, and a nitrogen atom.diastematomyeliaA congenital disorder in which a part of the spinal cord is split, usually at the level of the upper lumbar vertebra.diastereocontrol(physical chemistry) selective control of the formation of diastereoisomers in a reactiondiastereoisomersplural of diastereoisomerdiastereomixture(physical chemistry) a mixture of diastereoisomersdiastomatomyeliaAlternative form of diastematomyelia.diazacyclohexane(organic chemistry) Any diaza derivative of cyclohexanediazaheterocycle(organic chemistry) A heterocycle that contains a pair of double bonded nitrogen atomsdiazanaphthalene(organic chemistry) Any bicyclic heterocycle formally derived from naphthalene by replacing two carbon atoms with those of nitrogendiazaphospholane(organic chemistry) A saturated, five-membered heterocycle having two carbon atoms, two nitrogen atoms and one phosphorus atom; any derivative of this compounddiazeniumdiolate(inorganic chemistry) The diazene oxide H-N=NO₂diazohydrocarbon(organic chemistry) Any diazo derivative of a hydrocarbondiazophosphonate(organic chemistry) Any diazo derivative of a phosphonatediazotrophicallyBy means of diazotrophsdibenzanthracene(organic chemistry) Any polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon composed of two benzene rings fused to anthracenedibenzodiazepine(organic chemistry, pharmacology) Any of a class of antipsychotic drugs having a structure based on a diazepine heterocycle fused to two benzene ringsdibenzothiophene(organic chemistry) The tricyclic heterocycle in which two benzene rings are fused to that of thiophene; any of its derivatives, especially those that occur in crude oildibromocinnoline(organic chemistry) Any dibromo derivative of cinnolinedibromoindirubin(organic chemistry) A dibromo derivative of indirubin that is a component of Tyrian purpledibutylphthalateAlternative form of dibutyl phthalate.dicarboxaldehyde(organic chemistry) Any compound that has two carboxaldehyde groupsdichlorobenzenesplural of dichlorobenzenedichlorobiphenyl(organic chemistry) Either of twelve isomers of the polychlorinated biphenyl containing two chlorine atomsdichloroethylene(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric organochlorides with the molecular formula C₂H₂Cl₂, dichloroethene.dichlorosilylene(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any dichloro derivative of a silylene groupdichlorphenamideAlternative form of diclofenamide.dictionarizationThe act of adding (something) to a dictionary.dicyanoargentate(inorganic chemistry) The anion Ag(CN)₂⁻; any salt containing this anion, many of which form coordination compoundsdicyanoimidazole(organic chemistry) Any dicyano derivative of an imidazoledicyanomethylene(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The divalent radical (N≡C)₂C=dicyclohexylurea(organic chemistry) A urea that has a cyclohexyl group attached to each nitrogen, with molecular formula C₁₃H₂₄N₂O.dideoxyadenosine(organic chemistry) A dideoxynucleoside, derived from adenosine, that inhibits DNA replicationdideoxythymidine(biochemistry, genetics) The nucleoside consisting of a combination of dideoxyribose and thyminedieletrophoresisMisspelling of dielectrophoresis.diesterification(organic chemistry) The formation of a diester (from a diol).diethylaluminium(organic chemistry, in combination) A diethyl derivative of an aluminium atom or cationdiethylcathinoneA stimulant prodrug of ethcathinone, used as an appetite suppressant.dietotherapeuticRelating to dietotherapy.differentiatableThat can be differentiated; that can be distinguished.differentiatedlyIn a differentiated manner.differentiationsplural of differentiationdiffusiophoresisThe movement of colloidal particles in a fluid due to a gradient in the concentration of another species.diffusiophoreticOf, pertaining to, or caused by diffusiophoresisdiffusocapillaryDescribing capillary flows driven by diffusion.difluoroethylene(organic chemistry) The halogenated hydrocarbon CH₂=CF₂difunctionalisedAlternative form of difunctionalized.difunctionalized(organic chemistry) Modified by the addition of two functional groupsdigalactosylated(organic chemistry) Modified by the introduction of two galactose entitiesdihomomethionine(biochemistry) The amino acid 2-amino-6-(methylthio)hexanoic aciddihydroajaconine(organic chemistry) A diterpenoid alkaloid found in Consolida ajacis (syn. Delphinium ajacis).dihydrobiopterinA compound produced in the synthesis of dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.dihydrocapsaicinA capsaicinoid and analog and congener of capsaicin in chili peppers.dihydrocarbazole(organic chemistry) The unsaturated, tricyclic heterocycle formed by adding two hydrogen atoms to the pyrrole ring of a carbazole.dihydrocortisoneAn organic compound with the chemical formula C₂₁H₃₀O₅.dihydroetorphine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.dihydrofusarubinThe compound 3,6,9-trihydroxy-7-methoxy-3-methyl-1,4,4a,10a-tetrahydrobenzo[g]isochromene-5,10-dione related to fusarubindihydroimidazole(organic chemistry) The heterocycle imidazolinedihydroisoxazole(organic chemistry) isoxazolinedihydrolipoamide(biochemistry) A molecule produced by the action of dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase upon lipoamide.dihydromyricetin(organic chemistry) ampelopsindihydroneopterin(organic chemistry) The bicyclic heterocycle 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6-(D-erythro-1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl)-7,8-dihydropteridinedihydropteridine(organic chemistry) Any dihydro derivative of pteridine, but especially 6,7-dihydropteridine which can lead to hyperphenylalaninemiadihydroqinghaosu(organic chemistry, pharmacology) dihydroartemisinindihydroquercetin(organic chemistry) The chromenone (2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-onedihydroquinoline(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric compounds derived from quinoline that have only one double bond in the pyridine ring; and of many derivatives of these compounds.dihydrorhodamine(organic chemistry) The dihydro derivative of rhodamine which is converted to the fluorescent parent compound in the presence of a reactive oxygen speciesdihydrostreptose(biochemistry) A hydroxymethyl derivative of streptose, 5-deoxy-3-c-(hydroxymethyl)pentose, that forms a biochemically important complex with dTDP.dihydrotesteroneMisspelling of dihydrotestosterone.dihydrothiophene(organic chemistry) An unsaturated, five-membered heterocycle containing four carbon atoms, one sulfur atom and one double bond; any derivative of this compounddihydroxyacetone(organic chemistry) The compound CO(CH₂OH)₂ that has a number of industrial uses.dihydroxyadenineAn adenine derivative that accumulates in a form of urolithiasis.dihydroxybenzene(organic chemistry) benzenedioldihydroxybenzoicRelating to dihydroxybenzoic acid and its derivativesdihydroxyflavone(organic chemistry) Any dihydroxy derivative of a flavonedihydroxyvitaminA physiologically active metabolite of a vitamin, with two hydroxy groups substituted in any position.diindenoperylene(organic chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that is of interest as an organic semiconductordiindolylmethane(organic chemistry) The di-indolyl derivative of methane found in many brassicas; it has anticarcinogenic propertiesdiiodosalicylate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a diiodosalicylic aciddiiodothyroninesplural of diiodothyroninediisopropylamine(organic chemistry) The aliphatic secondary amine ((CH₃)₂CH)₂NHdiisopropylamino(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from diisopropylaminediisothiocyanate(organic chemistry) Any compound that has two isothiocyanate groups or anionsdiketopiperazine(organic chemistry) Any of a family of heterocycles that are simple cyclic peptides; many have significant biochemical activity.dilatometricallyBy means of, or in terms of, dilatometry.dimethoxybenzene(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric organic compounds: 1,2-dimethoxybenzene (veratrole), 1,3-dimethoxybenzene, and 1,4-dimethoxybenzene.dimethoxyflavone(organic chemistry) Any dimethoxy derivative of flavone, but especially 5,7-dimethoxyflavone which is biologically activedimethoxymethane(organic chemistry) A clear colourless flammable liquid with a low boiling point, low viscosity, and excellent dissolving power, the dimethyl acetal of formaldehyde.dimethoxystyrene(organic chemistry) Any dimethoxy derivative of styrenedimethylammonium(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent cation obtained by protonation of dimethylamine (CH₃)₂NH₂⁺dimethylanilinyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A functional group or radical derived from dimethylaniline.dimethylarginine(organic chemistry) Any dimethyl derivative of arginine, but especially 2-amino-5-[(amino-dimethylaminomethylene)amino]pentanoic acid which is a metabolite of protein modificationdimethylarsenide(organic chemistry) a chemical compound or functional group containing arsenic connected to two methyl groups, -As(CH₃)₂.dimethylarsinate(organic chemistry) The anion (CH₃)₂As(O)OH or a salt thereof.dimethylglyoxime(organic chemistry) The oxime 2,3-butanedione dioxime that is used as a reagent in the analysis of nickel and palladiumdimethylimidazolAlternative spelling of dimethylimidazole.dimethylmalonateA diester derivative of malonic acid, a common reagent for organic synthesis.dimethylpyridine(organic chemistry) lutidinedimethylselenideAlternative form of dimethyl selenide.dimethylsiloxane(organic chemistry) Any siloxane of general formula [SiO(CH₃)₂]ₙdimethylsulphide(organic chemistry) Alternative form of dimethylsulfide.dimethylxanthine(organic chemistry) Theophylline.diminutivisationAlternative form of diminutivization.diminutivization(linguistics) The process of turning a word into its diminutive form.dinitrobenzamide(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric dinitro derivatives of benzamidediorthophosphate(inorganic chemistry) Any compound containing two orthophosphate anionsdiphallasparatus(medicine, urology) Synonym of diphallia.diphemethoxidineThe drug difemetorex.diphenylethylene(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric phenyl derivatives of ethylene, but especially trans-1,2-diphenylethylene (stilbene)diphenyliodonium(organic chemistry) The iodonium ion (C₆H₅)₂I⁺diphenylmethanol(organic chemistry) A secondary alcohol used in perfume and pharmaceutical manufacture, an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory system.diphenylprolinolA relatively mild norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, used as a designer drug.diphenylpyralineA particular antihistamine drug.diphosphoglucose(organic chemistry) glucose diphosphatediphosphopeptide(biochemistry) A phosphopeptide that has two phosphate groupsdiphosphorylated(biochemistry) phosphorylated with two units of phosphoric aciddiphtheriticallyBy means of or in terms of diphtheria.diphthongisationAlternative spelling of diphthongization.diphthongizationThe process by which a single vowel sound (monophthong) shifts to a two-vowel vocalization (diphthong).diphyllobothriidSynonym of diphyllobothriidean.diphyllobothroidSimilar to the tapeworms of genus Diphyllobothrium, especially those in which the scolex of the adult lacks suckers or hooks.dipivaloylketene(organic chemistry) Any dipivaloyl derivative of a ketenediplochlamydeousSynonym of dichlamydeous.diplochromosomal(genetics) Relating to a diplochromosomediplogonoporosis(pathology) infection with tapeworms of the genus Diplogonoporusdipyrenylpropane(organic chemistry) The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon 1,1'-(1,3-propanediyl)dipyrene which is an intramolecular excimer probedipyrrolomethane(organic chemistry) Any dipyrrolo derivative of methanediribonucleotide(biochemistry) A small segment of RNA consisting of two ribonucleotide monomersdisaccommodationA state of being unaccommodated or unsuited.disadvantageable(obsolete) injurious; disadvantageous.disafforestation(law, now historical) The change in the legal status of an area from forest to that of normal land, entailing the loss of forest laws.disagglomerationAlternative form of deagglomeration.disagreeableness(uncountable) The state or quality of being disagreeable.disappointednessThe feeling or quality of being disappointed.disappropriationThe act of disappropriating; of taking something away from someone.disarticulationsplural of disarticulationdisassortativelyIn a disassortative mannerdisassortativityThe condition of being disassortative.discerptiblenessThe quality of being discerptible.disciplinabilityThe quality of being disciplinable.discographicallyIn terms of discography.discoligamentousRelating to, or affecting the intervertebral discs and ligamentsdiscolourisationAlternative form of discolorization.discolourizationAlternative form of discolorization.discombobulatingConfusing; tending to befuddle or perplex.discombobulation(humorous) An embarrassing feeling that leaves a person confused.discompassionatelacking compassiondisconcertednessThe characteristic of being disconcerted.disconfirmationsplural of disconfirmationdisconnectednessThe characteristic of being disconnected.disconsolateness(uncountable) The state of being disconsolate; gloom.discontentednessThe state or quality of being discontented.discontinuationsplural of discontinuationdiscospondylitis(pathology) spondylitis that also affects the vertebral discsdiscourteousnessThe state or quality of being discourteous; lack of courtesy.discreditabilityQuality of being discreditable.discretizationalRelating to discretization.discriminabilityThe state of being, or the extent to which something is, discriminable.discriminatenessThe state of being discriminated; distinctness.discriminatinglyWith discrimination.discriminationaldiscriminatorydiscriminativelyWith discrimination or distinction.discriminatorilyIn a discriminatory manner.disembarrassment(archaic) Freedom or relief from embarrassment.disembryoplasticMisspelling of dysembryoplastic.disenchantednessThe state or condition of being disenchanted.disencouragement(obsolete or nonstandard) discouragementdisenfranchisingpresent participle and gerund of disenfranchisedisentanglementsplural of disentanglementdisequilibrationThe act of bringing about a state of disequilibriumdisestablishmentThe downgrading or dissolution of something that had been established.disfranchisementThe act of disfranchising.dishonorablenessThe property of being dishonorable.disillusionmentsplural of disillusionmentdisincarcerationA release from prison.disincorporationDeprivation of the rights and privileges of a corporation.disindividualiseAlternative form of disindividualize.disindividualize(transitive) To deprive of individuality.disinformationalRelating to disinformation.disingenuousnessThe state or quality of being disingenuous.disinsectizationThe removal of insects.disintegrability(topology) The condition of being disintegrabledisintegratinglySo as to disintegrate.disintegrationalRelating to disintegration.disintermediatorOne who carries out disintermediation.diskospondylitisAlternative form of discospondylitis.dispositionalism(philosophy) A tendency to prefer dispositional attribution rather than situational attribution.dispositionalistA subscriber to dispositionalism.dispossessednessQuality of being dispossessed.disproportionateNot proportionate.disputatiousnessThe state or quality of being disputatious or argumentative; contentiousness.disqualificationThe act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualifieddisregardfulnessthe state of being disregardfuldisreputablenessThe state or quality of being disreputable or disgraceful; disreputability.dissatisfactionsplural of dissatisfactiondissatisfiednessThe quality of being dissatisfied.dissepimentarialRelating to dissepimentariadissepimentarium(biology) The part of the inside of a corallite that is composed of dissepimentsdissymmetricallyIn a dissymmetric mannerdistancelessnessAbsence of distance.distinguishinglyWith distinction; with some mark of preference.distolasterosideA particular steroid glycoside.distributabilityThe condition of being distributabledistributionallyIn a distributional manner.distributionlessWithout distribution.distributivenessThe state or quality of being distributive or allotting.distributorshipsplural of distributorshipdithioerythritol(biochemistry) A sulfur-containing sugar, an epimer of dithiothreitol, derived from erythrose.dithiohemiacetal(organic chemistry) any compound, of general formula R₂C(SR')SH, derived from a hemiacetal by replacing both oxygens with sulfurdiversifiabilityThe quality or capacity of being diversifiable.diversisporaceanAny fungus of the family Diversisporaceaediverticulectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of a diverticulum.divinylacetylene(organic chemistry) The vinyl derivative of acetylene CH₂=CH-C≡C-CH=CH₂ that is an intermediate in the manufacture of neoprenedivisionlessnessAbsence of divisions.djadochtatheriid(zoology) Any multituberculate mammal in the family Djadochtatheriidae.docosahexaenoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of docosahexaenoic acid.docosapentaenoicOf or pertaining to docosapentaenoic acid or its derivativesdocosatetraenoicOf or pertaining to docosatetraenoic acid or its derivatives; adrenicdoctrinelessnessAbsence of doctrine.dodecamerization(organic chemistry) Any reaction that produces a dodecamerdodecanucleotide(genetics) A codon containing twelve nucleotides.dodecaphonically(music) In a dodecaphonic manner.dodecasaccharide(biochemistry) Any oligosaccharide composed of twelve monosaccharide units.dodecylmaltoside(organic chemistry) A dodecyl derivative of maltose that is used as a specialised nonionic surfactantdodecyloxymethyl(organic chemistry) An alkoxymethyl radical in which R is a dodecyl groupdolichocephalism(medicine) The quality or condition of being dolichocephalic.dolichocephalousdolichocephalicdolichoderomorphAny ant that has the form of a member of the subfamily Dolichoderinaedolichospondylic(medicine) long vertebrae.domesticatednessThe state or quality of being domesticated.dopaminergicallyIn a dopaminergic mannerdorsoanterioriseAlternative form of dorsoanteriorize.dorsoanteriorizeTo convert or move to a dorsoanterior form or positiondorsoposteriorlyIn a dorsoposterior fashion.doublehandednessAlternative form of double-handedness.doublemindednessAlternative form of double-mindedness.dramaticomusicalBeing or relating to a dramatic work, such as an opera, in which music plays an integral part.dramatologicallyWith regard to dramatology.dromyosuppressin(biochemistry) An immunoreactive neuropeptide present in Drosophiladryopteridaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Dryopteridaceae of ferns.duodecylaldehyde(organic chemistry) Synonym of dodecanal (especially n-dodecanal)duodenomesocolicRelating to the duodenum and mesocolon.dwarfsploitationThe exploitation of little people in the media (especially film and television).dynamoelectricaldynamoelectricdynamometricallywith regard to dynamometry; by means of a dynamometerdysafferentation(chiropractic) Abnormal afferent input as a result of joint restriction that involves a functional decrease in the activity of large diameter mechanoreceptor afferent fibers and a simultaneous functional increases in the activity of nociceptive afferent nerve fibers.dyschondroplasiaabnormal growth of bone and cartilagedyschondroplasicExhibiting or relating to dyschondroplasia.dysconsciousness(chiefly sociology) A state of impaired or distorted consciousness or awareness, especially in regards to social issues.dysembryogenesis(medicine) Defective embryogenesis, or dysgenesis of a body part during the embryological stage.dysembryoplasticRelating to dysembryoplasiadysferlinopathicRelating to dysferlinopathydysfunctionality(uncountable) The condition of being dysfunctional.dyshematopoiesisSynonym of dyshemopoiesis.dyshematopoieticRelating to dyshematopoiesisdyskinetoplasticThat which has a missing or damaged kinetoplastdysmorphogenesisThe formation of abnormal tissuedysmorphogeneticRelating to dysmorphogenesis.dysmorphologicalRelating to, or exhibiting, dysmorphology.dysphemisticallyIn a dysphemistic manner.dystrophinopathy(pathology) A recessive form of muscular dystrophydystrophynopathyMisspelling of dystrophinopathy.
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