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habadasheryMisspelling of haberdashery.haberdashedDecorated with ribbons, trinkets, etc.haberdasherA dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods.habilimentsplural of habilimenthabilitator(US, obsolete) One who supplies money to work a mine.habitationsplural of habitationhabitualiseAlternative form of habitualize.habituality(of a person) the state of being controlled by old habitshabitualize(US, law) To classify as a habitual offender (which has implications for sentencing).habituatingpresent participle and gerund of habituatehabituationThe act of habituating, or accustoming; the state of being habituated.habituativeRelated to habitual behavior.habitudinalRelating to habitus or habitude.hackabilityThe state or condition of being hackable.hackberriesplural of hackberryhackerproofSynonym of hackproof.hackerspaceA community-operated workspace where people with common interests, often in computers, machining, science, and digital or electronic art, can meet to socialize and collaborate on projects.hackishnessQuality of being hackish.hackmatacksplural of hackmatackhackusation(video games) An accusation against another player of hacking (cheating).hacoversine(trigonometry) the hacoversed sinehadopelagichadalpelagichadronizingpresent participle and gerund of hadronizehadrosaurid(zoology) Any of the family Hadrosauridae of duck-billed dinosaurs; a hadrosaur.hadrucalcinA peptide toxin from the venom of the scorpion Hoffmannihadrurus gertschi.haecceitism(philosophy) The view that entities possess haecceity (individual essences or "thisness").haecceitist(philosophy) One who subscribes to haecceitism.haemacyaninAlternative form of hemacyanin.haemadipsid(zoology) Any leech of the family Haemadipsidae.haemangioma(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hemangioma.haemaphaein(biochemistry) A brownish pigment found in blood; The heme portion of hemoglobin.haemapodous(anatomy) Having the limbs on, or directed toward, the haemal side, meaning the great blood vessels are located on the ventral side, as in vertebrateshaematinicsplural of haematinichaematobiumA flatworm of the species Schistosoma haematobium, the urinary blood fluke.haematocele(British spelling, medicine) Alternative spelling of hematocele.haematocrit(British spelling, physiology) Alternative spelling of hematocrit.haematocyteAlternative form of hematocyte.haematogoneAlternative form of hematogone.haematoidinAlternative form of hematoidin.haematology(medicine) The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.haematouriaAlternative form of haematuria.haematozoalRelating to haematozoa.haematozoanAlternative form of haematozoon.haematozoicRelating to haematozoa.haematozoonAny parasite in the class Aconoidasida (formerly subclass Haematozoa) inhabiting the blood.haemidrosishaematidrosishaemiplegiaMisspelling of hemiplegia.haemochromeAlternative form of haemachrome.haemocoelicRelating to the haemocoelhaemocyanin(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hemocyanin.haemofilterAlternative form of hemofilter.haemoglobin(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of hemoglobin.haemolacria(pathology) The shedding of tears containing bloodhaemolutein(obsolete) bilirubinhaemolysateAlternative spelling of hemolysate.haemonectinAlternative form of hemonectin.haemophilia(Commonwealth, pathology) Any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding, usually passed from mother to son.haemophilic(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of hemophilic.haemophilusAny bacterium of the genus Haemophilus.haemophobiaAlternative spelling of hemophobia.haemoplasmaAlternative form of hemoplasma.haemopoesisMisspelling of haemopoiesis.haemopoeticMisspelling of haemopoietic.haemoptysis(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hemoptysis.haemorrhageBritish standard spelling of hemorrhage.haemorrhoid(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hemorrhoid.haemospasiaAlternative form of hemospasia.haemostasiaAlternative form of hemostasia.haemostasis(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hemostasis.haemostatic(British spelling) That promotes haemostasishaemothoraxAlternative form of hemothorax.haemotropicAlternative form of hemotropic.haeresiarchObsolete spelling of heresiarch.haftabilityThe condition of being haftablehaggardnessThe characteristic of being haggard; tiredness.haggertyite(mineralogy) A rare hexagonal mineral, a barium iron magnesium titanate.haggishnessThe quality of being haggish.hagiarchiesplural of hagiarchyhagiocraticOf or relating to hagiocracy.hagiography(uncountable) The study of saints and the documentation of their lives.hagiologiesplural of hagiologyhagiologistA writer on the lives of the saints; a hagiographer.hagiophobiaThe fear, dislike, or hatred of holiness and/or of holy things.hagioscopesplural of hagioscopehagioscopicRelating to a hagioscope.hairbrainedAlternative form of harebrained.hairbreadthAlternative form of hair's breadth: the width of a hair, a very short distance or a very small amount.hairbrushesplural of hairbrushhaircurlingAlternative form of hair-curling.haircuttersplural of haircutterhaircuttingThe act or service of cutting hair.hairdresserA person who cuts or styles hair as an occupation or profession.hairpullingThe pulling of one's own or another's hair.hairraisingAlternative form of hair-raising.hairshirtedWearing a hairshirt.hairspringsplural of hairspringhairstreaksplural of hairstreakhairstylingThe act or process of styling hair.hairstylistA hairdresser.hairwashingThe washing of hair.hairweavingThe transplantation of hair onto the scalp by weaving it into the existing hair, sometimes to disguise baldness.hairworkingThe process of making jewellery from human hair.halacrinateA particular fungicide.halakhisticOf or relating to the halakhists.halarachnid(zoology) Any mite in the family Halarachnidae.halberdsmanAlternative form of halberdman.halcinonideA particular therapeutic glucocorticoid.halecomorphAny (mostly extinct) fish of the clade HalecomorphihalecostomeAny fish of the clade Halecostomi, including bowfins and most ray-finned fishes.halfbrotherAlternative spelling of half brother.halfcockingpresent participle and gerund of halfcockhalfdressedWearing few articles of clothing; scantily clad.halfheartedLacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.halfpenniesplural of halfpennyhalfsiblingAlternative spelling of half sibling.halfsistersplural of halfsisterhalfwittery(slang, nonstandard) halfwittednesshalieuticalSynonym of halieutic.halieuticksObsolete spelling of halieutics.halisaurineAny extinct marine squamate mosasaur of the subfamily HalisaurinaehallaballooAlternative form of hullabaloo.halleflintaA type of metamorphic rock, formed from volcanic tuff and rich in quartz and feldspars.hallelujahsplural of hallelujahhallmarkingpresent participle and gerund of hallmarkhalloysiticRelating to, or containing, halloysite.hallucinantA hallucinogen.hallucinate(artificial intelligence, of a model) To produce information that is not supported by the model's training data.hallucinautA person who is hallucinating.hallucinoidResembling a hallucination.haloacetate(organic chemistry) A salt or ester of a haloacetic acid.haloalkenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any halogen-substituted alkenyl radicalhalobenzene(organic chemistry) Any halogenated derivative of benzene.halobenzoic(organic chemistry) Relating to any halogen-substituted benzoic acidhalobetasolSynonym of ulobetasol.haloboronicOf or pertaining to a haloboronic acid or its derivativeshalocapnine(organic chemistry) The sulfated amino acid (E)-2-amino-3,4-dihydroxy-17-methyl-2-(sulfomethyl)octadec-5-enoatehalocarbonsplural of halocarbonhalochromic(chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting halochromismhaloduracinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Bacillus halodurans.haloduricinMisspelling of haloduracin.haloenolate(organic chemistry) Any halogenated enolate.halofinding(astronomy) The use of computation to identify haloes in clusters of galaxies or other crowded regions.halogenatedsimple past and past participle of halogenatehalogenatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of halogenatehalogenesisThe deposition of salt.halolactone(organic chemistry) Any halogenated lactonehalomethane(organic chemistry) Any compound consisting of a methane molecule with one or more of the hydrogen atoms replaced by halogen atoms.halomorphicOf soil: containing enough salt to affect plant growth.halonitrile(chemistry) Any compound that has both halide and nitrile groups.halonucleusAlternative spelling of halo nucleus.haloorganic(organic chemistry) An organic compound containing at least one halogen atom, for example bromine, chlorine, iodine.haloperidol(pharmacology) A synthetic antidepressant drug, with the chemical formula C₂₁H₂₃ClFNO₂, used in the treatment of psychotic conditions.halophilism(biology) The requirement of some microorganisms (halophiles) for a high salt contenthalophilous(biology) Thriving in a highly saline environment.halopropane3-bromo-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoropropane, a halocarbon drug investigated as an inhalational anesthetic but never marketed.halosulfite(inorganic chemistry) Any anion of general formula SO₂X⁻ or any salt containing such an anionhalotherapyTherapy, such as hydrotherapy, which makes use of salt or saltwater.halotropism(biology) Movement (of a plant) towards or (more often) away from a saline environmenthaloxazolam(pharmacology) A particular kind of benzodiazepine derivative drug.halterbreakTo get an animal used to wearing and being handled in a halter.halterbrokesimple past of halterbreakhaltingnessThe state or condition of being halting; lack of rhythmic flow; jerkiness.hamadryadesplural of hamadryadhamadryadicOf or relating to the hamadryads.hamadryasesplural of hamadryashamamelididAlternative form of hamamelid.hamantashenAlternative spelling of hamantaschen.hamartologyAlternative form of hamartiology.hamartomousRelating to hamartomashamathecialRelating to the hamathecium.hamathecium(mycology) A hypha developing between asci of the hymenium.hamatoxylinMisspelling of hematoxylin.hamburgeriaAlternative form of hamburgery.hamentashenAlternative spelling of hamantaschen.hamfistedlyAlternative spelling of ham-fistedly.hamhandedlyAlternative spelling of ham-handedly.hamiltonianAlternative letter-case form of Hamiltonian.hamitoconic(malacology, of a shell or fossil) Having a shell which has two or more straight shafts, like some heteromorph ammonites such as Polyptychoceras.hammerbeamsplural of hammerbeamhammercloth(archaic, historical) The cloth that covers a coachbox.hammerheadsplural of hammerheadhammeringlySo as to hammer; with a pounding sound or action.hammerlocksplural of hammerlockhammerscaleA small fragment dislodged from iron during forging.hammersmithA maker of hammers.hammerspace(humorous, fiction) A notional extradimensional storage space able to contain objects larger than itself.hammerstone(archaeology) A type of stone used to hit or strike in a similar way to a modern-day hammer.hammocklikeResembling or characteristic of a hammock.hamsandwichRare spelling of ham sandwich (“sandwich made with ham”).hamsterless(rare) Without a hamster.hamsterlikeResembling or characteristic of a hamster.hamstringer(figurative) One who hamstrings. (who cripples, incapacitates, or disables)hanawaltite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, mercury, and oxygen.handbagging(UK, humorous) A verbal attack or criticism.handbagless(rare) Without a handbag.handballingpresent participle and gerund of handballhandbarrowsplural of handbarrowhandblocked(textiles) Having been blocked (shaped) by hand.handbreadthA space equal to the breadth of the hand; a palm.handcarriedsimple past and past participle of handcarryhandclapperSomeone who claps, especially as part of a musical performance; a clapper.handcraftedMade by hand or using the hands, as opposed to by mass production or using machinery.handcrafterOne who handcrafts or engages in handcraft or handicraft.handcuffingpresent participle and gerund of handcuffhandcyclingpresent participle and gerund of handcyclehandcyclist(sports) A person who rides a handcycle or who competes in handcycling.handfastingpresent participle and gerund of handfasthandfeedingpresent participle and gerund of handfeedhandglassesplural of handglasshandholdingThe holding of hands.handicappedsimple past and past participle of handicaphandicapperOne who determines the conditions of a handicap.handicraftsplural of handicrafthandiphobia(very rare) A fear of being handicapped, or of having a handicapped childhandkercherObsolete form of handkerchief.handloadingThe loading of a firearm, usually a pistol or rifle, by hand.handloomingWeaving done on a handloom.handmaidensplural of handmaidenhandpaintedPainted by hand, not mechanicallyhandpickingpresent participle and gerund of handpickhandprintedPrinted by hand.handproduce(transitive) To produce by hand.handraulicsThe operation of equipment by hand.handreadingSynonym of palmistry (“fortune-telling by lines on the hand”).handsettingpresent participle and gerund of handsethandshakingA greeting by clasping hands.handsomeishSomewhat handsome.handspinnerSomeone who spins yarn from loose fiber by hand.handspringsplural of handspringhandwashingThe washing of one's hands.handweaversplural of handweaverhandweavingthe manufacture of handwoven goodshandworkmanA man who works with his hands; one who carries out handwork.handwringerA person who clasps and squeezes the hands in an excessive expression of distress.handwritingThe act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.handwrittenWritten with a person's hand, as opposed to typed.handwroughtWrought by hand.handygripes(obsolete) Seizure by, or grasp of, the hand; close quarters in fighting.handyperson(uncommon) A handyman or handywoman.handystroke(archaic) A blow with the hand.hangabilityThe quality of being hangable; suitability for hanging or suspension.hangdoggishSomewhat hangdog.hangingwallAlternative form of hanging wall.hangmanshipThe office, character, or state of being of a hangman.hangoverish(of a person) Hungover, or somewhat hung over.hankerchiefEye dialect spelling of handkerchief.hankeringlyIn a hankering manner.hantkeninid(paleontology) A member of the extinct family Hantkeninidae of planktonic foraminifera.hapalindole(biochemistry) Any of a group of antibacterial, antimycotic and antialgal alkaloids isolated from the blue-green alga Hapalosiphon fontinalis.hapantotype(taxonomy) Any of two or more type specimens of protistans, where the type consists of two or more specimens of directly related individuals representing distinct stages in the life cycle, and collectively treated as a single entity. Lectotypes cannot be designated from among them.hapatotoxinMisspelling of hepatotoxin.hapaxanthicBeing or relating to a hapaxanth.hapetectomyMisspelling of hepatectomy.haphazardlyIn a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.haphazardryhaphazardnesshaphephobiaThe fear of being touched.haphephobicSuffering from haphephobia.haplessnessThe state or quality of being hapless.haploallele(genetics) A haploid allelehaplocambidA type of loam soilhaplographyAccidental omission of a letter or letter group that should be repeated in writing, for example, mispell for misspell.haplogroupsplural of haplogrouphaplohumult(soil science) A humult that lacks a fragipan.haplolethal(genetics, of a region of a chromosome) lethal if haploidhaplologiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of haplologize.haplologize(intransitive) To undergo haplology.haplophasicHaving (or being in) a haploid phasehaplorrhineAny primate of the evolved clade (half of the order) which comprises all apes (including hominoids), monkeys and even (prosimian) tarsiershaploscopicRelating to, or by means of a haploscopehaplostelicOf or possessing a haplostele.haploxeralf(geology) A haplic xeralf.haploxeroll(soil science) A haplic xeroll.happinessesplural of happinesshappyclappyAlternative form of happy-clappy.haptenation(immunology) Reaction or coordination with a haptenhaptenylateTo undergo haptenylation.hapticalitySynonym of hapticity (“property of being haptic; relation to sense of touch”).haptocorrin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein similar to (or maybe identical to) transcobalaminhaptoglobin(biochemistry) A protein in blood plasma that binds free hemoglobin released from erythrocytes and thereby inhibits its oxidative activity.haptonasticOf or relating to haptonasty.haptophytic(botany) Relating to haptophyteshaptotacticRelated to haptotaxishaptotropicOf or pertaining to haptotropism; moving when touchedhapunavirusAny virus of the genus HapunavirusharamiyidanAny extinct mammal of the order †HaramiyidaharanguefulFull of haranguing.harassinglyIn a harassing manner.harassmentsplural of harassmentharbingeredsimple past and past participle of harbingerharborfrontAlternative form of harbourfront.harborscapeA landscape dominated by a harbor.harborwardsTowards a harbor.harbourlesswithout a harbourharbourside(British spelling) An area (especially a residential area) near a harbour (often in the form of converted warehouses etc)harboursomeGiven to hospitality; hospitable.harbourwardAlternative form of harborward.hardcoveredOf a book, having a rigid cover.hardheartedLacking in compassion; cold and pitiless.hardlookingHaving a severe, vaguely menacing facial expression.hardmouthedAlternative form of hard-mouthed.hardpressedSubject to difficulty in accomplishing or making progress.hardscapingpresent participle and gerund of hardscapehardwareman(obsolete) An ironmonger.hardwearingAlternative form of hard-wearing.hardworkingOf a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.harebrained(of an idea or plan etc) Absurd, foolish or stupid.harengiform(rare) herring-shapedhariolation(obsolete) Alternative form of ariolation.harlequinicOf or relating to a harlequin (pantomime fool).harmfulnessThe characteristic of being harmful.harmonicismThe quality of being harmonic.harmonicistsomeone who plays a harmonicaharmonicityThe condition of being harmonicharmoniphonAlternative form of harmoniphone.harmonisingpresent participle and gerund of harmoniseharmonisticof or pertaining to harmony (in fields other than music)harmonizant(mathematics) A form of bilinear invariantharmonizersplural of harmonizerharmonizingpresent participle and gerund of harmonizeharmonogramAn image created by the harmonograph.harnessableAble to be harnessed.harnesslikeResembling or characteristic of a harness.harpagoside(organic chemistry) An iridoid glycoside present in the medicinal plant Harpagophytum procumbensharpsichord(music) A stringed musical instrument with a keyboard, the mechanical precusor to the fortepiano, in which each key causes a plectrum to pluck a corresponding tuned string, producing a bright, sharp tone similar to that of a harp.harquebusesplural of harquebusharrassmentMisspelling of harassment.harriednessThe state, quality, or condition of being harriedharrimaniid(zoology) Any hemichordate in the family Harrimaniidae.harrisonite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing calcium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, phosphorus, and silicon.harrowinglyIn a way or to an extent that is harrowingharrumphingpresent participle and gerund of harrumphhartebeestsplural of hartebeesthartstongueAlternative spelling of hart's tongue.haruspicateTo perform haruspication.haruspicies(rare) plural of haruspicyharvestableCapable of, or suitable for, being harvested.harvestfishPeprilus paru, a kind of butterfish.harvestlessWithout harvest; lacking in crops; barren.harvesttimeAlternative spelling of harvest time.harzburgiteAn ultramafic igneous rock, a variety of peridotite consisting mostly of olivine and low-calcium pyroxene.hashbrownieAlternative spelling of hash brownie.hashmagandy(Australia) A stew made from a variety of ingredients.hashslingerAlternative form of hash slinger.hassallidinAny of a group of antifungal glycosylated lipopeptides present in cyanobacteria of the genus Hassalliahastatoside(biochemistry) An iridoid glucoside obtained from verbena.hastingsite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.hatchellingpresent participle and gerund of hatchelhatcherymanA man who operates or works at a hatchery.hatchetfishAny of several freshwater tropical fish of the family GasteropelecidaehatchetlikeResembling or characteristic of a hatchet.hatchettineAlternative form of hatchettite.hatchettite(mineralogy) Mineral tallow; a waxy or spermaceti-like substance, commonly of a greenish-yellow colour.hatefulnessThe characteristic of being hateful.hatelisting(Internet) A website listing the submitted names of people who hate a particular celebrity, film, or other topic.hatemongersplural of hatemongerhatlessnessThe state or condition of being hatless; absence of a hat.haughtinessThe state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.hauntednessThe state or condition of being haunted.hausmannite(mineralogy) A dark mineral composed of manganese tetroxide, sometimes used as an ore of manganese.haustellate(zoology) Having a haustellum, or sucking proboscis.haustrationThe formation of a haustrum.havenershipThe role or status of havener.havercosine(trigonometry) the trigonometric function (1 + cos(x)) / 2, equal to half the vercosinehawkishnessThe characteristic of being hawkish.hawksbeardsplural of hawksbeardhaywireness(rare) The quality of being haywire.hazardouslyIn a hazardous manner.hazardproofSecure from, or resistant to, hazards.headbangersplural of headbangerheadbangingA type of dance associated with hard rock or heavy metal music, in which the head is shaken violently in time with music.headbindingAlternative form of head binding.headboarded(often in combination) Having a headboard (of a specified kind).headbobbingA stereotypic animal behaviour in which the head bobs up and down.headborough(historical, law) Synonym of tithingman, the head of a tithing.headbuttingpresent participle and gerund of headbuttheadchopperA rollercoaster element designed to give the illusion of bringing riders' heads or arms dangerously close to ride structure.headdressedWearing a headdress.headdressesplural of headdressheadfuckery(slang, vulgar) Material that destabilizes or confuses the mind.headhuntersplural of headhunterheadhunting(anthropology) The practice of cutting off and preserving the head of one's enemy.headlightedilluminated by headlightsheadmanshipThe role or status of headman.headmastersplural of headmasterheadquarter(US, transitive) To provide (an organization) with headquarters.headrushingThat produces a headrush; dizzyingheadscarfedWearing a headscarf.headscarvedWearing a headscarf.headscarvesplural of headscarfheadshakingthe act of shaking one's head, in disagreement or disapprovalheadshaping(anthropology) The cultural practice of flattening or otherwise shaping the cranium.headslapper(informal) A mistake of obvious stupidity.headstanderAny of several species of South American fish, in families Anostomidae and Chilodontidae in order Characiformes.headteacher(UK, Ireland) The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.headwaitersplural of headwaiterhealabilityThe condition of being healablehealthfoodsplural of healthfoodhealthfullyIn a healthful manner.healthiness(uncountable) The state or quality of being healthy.healthscapeA situation and a set of trends in healthcare.heamatobiumMisspelling of haematobium.heamorrhageMisspelling of haemorrhage.heapabilityThe condition of being heapable.hearabilityThe quality or state of being hearable.hearinglessUnable to hear; deaf.hearseclothA cloth for covering a coffin when on a bier; a pall.heartattackAlternative form of heart attack.heartbreaksplural of heartbreakheartbroken(idiomatic) Suffering from grief, especially after a failed romance.heartedness(uncountable) The state or quality of being hearted.heartfeltlyIn a heartfelt manner.hearthboardSynonym of fireboard.hearthflame(rare) The fire that burns in a hearth.hearthplaceThe area around a hearth; fireside.hearthsteadThe area encompassing a hearth; fireplace.hearthstoneA flat stone used to form a hearth.hearthwardsTowards a hearth.heartlanderA person who lives in the heartland.heartlesslyIn a heartless manner.heartlinessThe state, quality, or condition of being heartly; warmthheartshapedAlternative form of heart-shaped.heartsomelyIn a heartsome manner.heartstring(rare) singular of heartstringsheartstruckShocked with pain, fear, or remorse; dismayed.heartthrobsplural of heartthrobheartwarmerAlternative spelling of heart-warmer.heartworthyWorthy of heartheatabilityThe quality of being heatable.heathenesseObsolete form of heathenness.heathennessQuality of being heathen.heatherlessDevoid of heather (the plant).heatherlikeResembling or characteristic of the plant heather.heatmappingThe construction of heatmapsheatshieldsplural of heatshieldheatshockedAffected by heat shockheautoscopyA hallucination in which one sees one's own body from a distance.heavenishlyIn a heavenish manner.heavenscapeA heavenly or extremely pleasant landscape.heavenwardsUpwards, in the direction of the sky or heavens.heavyhandedAlternative form of heavy-handed.heavyheadedAlternative form of heavy-headedheavyliddedAlternative form of heavy-lidded.heavyweightA very large, heavy, or impressive person.hebdomadary(Roman Catholicism) A member of a chapter or convent whose week it is to officiate in the choir and perform other services, which, on extraordinary occasions, are performed by the superiors.hebephiliacRelating to hebephilia.hebephrenia(clinical psychology) A form of schizophrenia characterized by inappropriate behavior and emotional responses.hebephrenicPertaining to, or characteristic of, hebephrenia.hebophiliacMisspelling of hebephiliac.heckelphoneA musical instrument resembling the oboe, but pitched an octave lower.hectoampere(metrology) An SI unit of electrical current equal to 10² amperes. Symbol: hAhectocotyly(zoology) The condition of having a hectocotylus.hectogramme(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hectogram.hectographsplural of hectographhectography(historical) The use of a hectograph to duplicate documents.hectohedron(rare, geometry) A polyhedron with one hundred faces.hectolitersplural of hectoliterhectolitresplural of hectolitrehectometresplural of hectometrehectometricMeasured in hectometreshectopascal(metrology) An SI unit of pressure equal to 10² pascals. Symbol: hPahectoringlySo as to hector or bully.hectosecond(rare) (metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10² seconds. Symbol: hs. (= 00:01:40 = 1.666̄̄ minutes)hederaceous(rare) Of, pertaining to, or resembling ivy.hederagenin(organic chemistry) A triterpenoid originally extracted from Hedera helix, the common ivy.hedgehoppedsimple past and past participle of hedgehophedgehopperAn aircraft that hedgehops.hedgehyssopAny of various plants of the genus Gratiola.hedgemakingThe construction of hedges.hedgenettleAny of certain plants of the genus Stachys.hedonicallyIn a hedonic manner.hedonimeterAlternative form of hedonometer.hedonometerAn imaginary device used to gauge happiness or pleasure.heedfulnessThe state or quality of being heedful.hegemonicalLeading; controlling; predominant.hegemonizerOne who hegemonizes.heighteningpresent participle and gerund of heightenheinousnessThe property of being heinous.heinrichite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, barium, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.heiresshoodThe quality of being an heiress.heirophantsMisspelling of hierophants.hektographyAlternative form of hectography.heldentenorA singer with a deep, strong voice that spans the range between baritone and tenorhelianthoid(zoology, obsolete) Of or pertaining to the Helianthoidea, an obsolete subdivision of zoophytes, certain sea anemones and similar specieshelichopper(childish, nonstandard) helicopterhelichrysumAny of the genus Helichrysum of plants related to the sunflower.helicogenicThat makes polypeptides and proteins acquire a helical formhelicographAn instrument for drawing spiral lines on a plane.heliconical(physics) Relating to a heliconheliconiine(zoology) Of or relating to the Heliconian butterflies.helicophagy(biology) feeding on snailshelicoptersplural of helicopterhelicosporeAny fungal spore that has the form of a cylindrical coil (helix)helicotrema(anatomy) The part of the cochlear labyrinth where the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli meet.heliculture(agriculture) The farming of (typically edible) snailsheliochrome(obsolete) A photograph representing an object in its natural colours.heliochromy(dated or historical) The art of producing colour photographs, especially using a certain, now obsolete, technique.heliographyThe scientific study of the sun.heliolithicof a civilization characterized by megaliths and sun-worshipheliologistOne who studies heliology.heliometersplural of heliometerheliometricOf, relating to, or using, a heliometerheliophiliaThe property of an organism being attracted to sunlight or thriving in sunlight.heliophilicSynonym of heliophilous.heliophobiaFear of sunlight; dislike and strenuous avoidance of direct sunlight (and, in some cases, all sunlight).heliophobicAverse to sunlight.heliophytic(botany) That thrives in bright sunlighthelioscopicOf or relating to the helioscope.helioscopin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.heliosheath(astronomy) A zone between the termination shock and the heliopause, in the heliosphere, at the outer border of the Solar System, where the solar wind is dramatically slower than within the termination shock.heliosphere(astronomy) The region of space where interstellar medium is blown away by solar wind; the boundary, heliopause, is often considered the edge of the Solar System.heliostatic(astronomy) Of astronomical models of the solar system in which the Earth and planets move, but the Sun does not.heliotacticRelating to heliotaxis.heliotheism(theology) The worship of the Sun; the belief that the Sun is a god.heliotheistOne who practices heliotheism; a sun worshiper; one who believes the sun to be a god.heliothermyThe condition of being heliothermicheliotroperThe person at a geodetic station who has charge of the heliotrope.heliotropesplural of heliotropeheliotropicexhibiting heliotropismheliotropyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Synonym of piperonyl.helispheric(archaic) spiralhellaballooArchaic form of hullabaloo.helleboreinAlternative form of helleborin.helleborineAny of a number of species of orchid of the genera Epipactis and Cephalanthera.helleborismveratrum poisoninghellebortinA particular steroid glycoside.hellgramiteAlternative spelling of hellgrammite.hellishnessThe property of being hellish.hellraisersplural of hellraiserhellraisingWild, wanton behavior.helmetcrestAny of various hummingbirds in the species Oxypogon.helminthism(archaic) helminth infectionhelminthite(archaic, geology) A winding track on the surface of many stones, said to be fossilised worm trails.helminthoid(medicine) vermicular; wormlikehelminthousRelating to helminths.helmsperson(uncommon) A helmsman or helmswoman.helotialeanRelating to fungi of the order Helotiales.helpabilityThe ability to be helped or to provide help.helpervirusAlternative form of helper virus.helpfulnessThe quality of being helpful.hemacytomerMisspelling of hemocytometer.hemadynamicAlternative form of hemodynamic.hemafibrite(mineralogy) synadelphitehemagglutinMisspelling of hemagglutinin.hemangiomasplural of hemangiomahemapoieticAlternative form of hemopoietic.hemaroxylinMisspelling of hematoxylin.hemastatics(obsolete) The laws relating to the equilibrium of the blood in the blood vessels.hematemesis(pathology) The vomiting of blood; blood within vomitus.hematoblastAlternative form of haematoblast.hematocelesplural of hematocelehematocritsplural of hematocrithematocryalAlternative form of haematocryal.hematogenicOf or pertaining to hematogenesishematologicOf or relating to hematology.hematomania(American spelling) Alternative form of haematomania.hematometerAlternative form of haematometer.hematometra(medicine) A medical condition in which the uterus fills with menstrual blood.hematopathy(pathology) Any disease or disorder of the blood or the hemopoietic systemhematophageAlternative form of haematophage.hematophagyThe practice, of some animals, of feeding on blood.hematoscopeAlternative form of haemoscope.hematotoxicSynonym of hemotoxic.hematotrophA hematotrophic animalhematoxilinMisspelling of hematoxylin.hematoxylin(medicine, organic chemistry) A phenolic compound having the chemical formula C₁₆H₁₄O₆, used (most often in conjunction with eosin) to make dye for staining tissue samples; extracted from the heart of bloodwood trees (Haematoxylum campechianum).hematuresisSynonym of hematuria.hemeostasisMisspelling of homeostasis.hemeprotein(biochemistry) Any conjugated protein containing heme as the prosthetic group.hemeralopia(medicine) The inability to see clearly in bright light; day blindness.hemeralopic(medicine) Unable to see clearly in bright light; day-blind; suffering from hemeralopia.hemerochory(botany) The dispersal of seeds or spores by the indirect action of manhemerodromeA courier in Ancient Greece who would run for a dayhemerophyte(biology) Any cultivated plant, especially one introduced from elsewherehemerythrin(biochemistry) A respiratory pigment found in sipunculids, priapulids and brachiopods.hemiabdomen(anatomy) Half of the abdomen.hemiacetalsplural of hemiacetalhemiagnosiahemispatial agnosiahemialbumin(biochemistry) hemialbumosehemiallelicRelating to, or affecting half of the available alleleshemianopsia(ophthalmology) Blindness in one half of the field of vision of either or both eyes.hemianopsicExhibiting or relating to hemianopsia.hemianopticAlternative form of hemianopsic.hemiaplasia(medicine) The failure of formation of an organ on one side; unilateral aplasia.hemiatrophy(pathology) atrophy that affects only one half of the bodyhemiballismhemiballismushemichamberEither half of a chamber that is divided into two, typically of an Ussing chamberhemichannel(cytology) A connexin channel formed between two cells.hemicholineHemicholinium-3, a drug that blocks the reuptake of choline by the high-affinity choline transporter at the presynapse.hemichorialMisspelling of hemochorial.hemicolitis(medicine) One-sided colitis; inflammation of either the descending colon or ascending colon.hemicomplex(biochemistry) Either of a pair of subunits of a complexhemicondyleA single prominence at the end of a bone that normally has a pair of such prominences.hemicordate(botany) Shaped like half of a hearthemicoronal(anatomy) Relating to either half of the coronal planehemicranialRelating to hemicrania.hemicraniasplural of hemicraniahemicyanine(organic chemistry) Any of a class of dyes having two aromatic groups linked by an ethylene grouphemicyonineA member of the extinct subfamily Hemicyoninae.hemidescineA particular steroid glycoside.hemiedaphic(biology) That lives partly within the soil and partly on the surfacehemiellipse(geometry) A shape obtained by cutting an ellipse in half along one of its axeshemifission(biology) An intermediate stage in the fission of cellshemigenomic(genetics) Relating to a hemigenomehemihedrism(crystallography) hemihedral crystallizationhemihedrite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing chromium, fluorine, lead, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.hemihelicalHaving the form of a hemihelix.hemihepaticRelating to the hemiliver.hemihomonym(taxonomy) A scientific name of an organism that is also used for a different taxon in a different kingdom subject to a different code of nomenclature.hemihydrate(chemistry) A hydrate whose solid contains one molecule of water of crystallization per two molecules, or per two unit cellshemilateral(anatomy) Relating to one lateral half of the bodyhemilineagelineage of either the male or the female linehemilingualInvolving half of the tongue.hemimacularRelating to, or affecting half of the maculahemimaxillaEither half of a maxillahemimicelleA micelle (especially of a surfactant) attached to a surfacehemimorphic(crystallography) Having the two ends (of an axis) modified with unlike planes.hemineglectA neuropsychological condition in which, after damage to one hemisphere of the brain, the patient exhibits a deficit in attention to and awareness of one side of space.hemiodontid(zoology) Any fish in the family Hemiodontidae.hemiparesiaMisspelling of hemiparesis.hemiparesis(medicine) Muscular weakness that affects only one side of the body.hemipareticRelating to hemiparesis.hemipelagicDescribing a marine environment that has both neritic and pelagic characteristics.hemipeptone(biochemistry) A product of gastric and pancreatic digestion of albuminous matter, which (unlike antipeptone) is convertible into leucin and tyrosin by the continued action of pancreatic juice. It is also formed from hemialbumose and albumin by boiling dilute sulphuric acid.hemiperfect(mathematics) Having a half-integral abundancy indexhemiplegiasplural of hemiplegiahemiplegicsplural of hemiplegichemiprotein(biochemistry) An insoluble proteid substance formed when albumin is heated for some time with dilute sulphuric acid, and apparently identical with antialbumid and dyspeptone.hemipteransplural of hemipteranhemipteristAn entomologist who studies hemipterans.hemipteroid(zoology) A hemipteran or one of the closely related thrips and lice within the ExopterygotahemipterousOf or pertaining to the Hemiptera order; hemipteranhemipyramidA half-pyramid.hemiramphid(zoology) Any fish in the family Hemiramphidae; a halfbeak.hemiretinalRelating to a hemiretina.hemiscrotalRelating to hemiscrotumhemiscrotumEither half of a normal scrotum; an abnormal scrotum missing an entire halfhemisection(anatomy) A division along the mesial plane or median plane.hemisectomy(surgery, dentistry) The surgical removal of half of an organ or, typically, of a tooth or its roothemisegmenthalf of a segmenthemisensoryRelating to (changed or loss of) sensation down one side of the bodyhemisolvate(chemistry) A solvate containing one molecule of solvent per two molecules, or per two unit cellshemispasticspastic (paralysed) on one side of the bodyhemispatialOf or pertaining to one side of observed spacehemispheredShaped into a hemisphere or hemispheres.hemispheresplural of hemispherehemisphericPertaining to or operating throughout a hemisphere.hemispindle(biology) Either of a pair of structures formed from division of a centriole during mitosis that move apart to form a spindlehemistichalPertaining to, or written in, hemistichs.hemisulfate(chemistry) Any compound in which only one of two basic groups are reacted with sulfatehemisymptom(medicine, only plural form attested) Symptom on one side of the body.hemisynapseEither end of a neuron that joins with another to form a synapsehemisystole(physiology) The contraction of the left ventricle alternating with that of the right ventricle, instead of both contracting togetherhemitergiteEither half of a tergitehemiterpene(organic chemistry) any terpene formed from a single isoprene unit, and having five carbon atomshemitropism(crystallography) The quality of being hemitropal.hemitropousTurned half round; half inverted.hemitubularSynonym of semitubular.hemivacuole(cytology) A space in the apical side of an osteoclast where bone reabsorption takes placehemivoltineSynonym of semivoltine.hemizygosisThe condition of being hemizygoushemizygotesplural of hemizygotehemizygotic(genetics) Relating to a hemizygotehemoabdomen(pathology) The presence of blood in the abdomenhemochorialAlternative form of haemochorial.hemocultureA control system for microbial contamination of the bloodhemocupreinSynonym of erythrocuprein especially when of non-human originhemocuvetteA cuvette used to hold a blood samplehemocyanineAlternative form of hemocyanin.hemocytomerMisspelling of hemocytometer.hemodialyseTo undergo hemodialysishemodilutedSubjected to hemodilutionhemodynamic(medicine) Of or pertaining to hemodynamics, the circulation of blood in the body.hemoglobineAlternative form of hemoglobin.hemoglobinsplural of hemoglobinhemojuvelin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein involved in axon guidance of retinal ganglion neurons.hemolymphalRelating to hemolymphhemolyticalAlternative form of hemolytic.hemophagousThat feeds on, or is nourished by bloodhemophiliac(medicine) A person with hemophilia.hemopigmentAny pigment found in blood, but especially one derived from hemehemoplasticAlternative form of haemoplastic.hemopoiesis(hematology, cytology) Alternative form of hematopoiesis.hemopoieticOf or pertaining to hemopoiesis.hemopoietinerythropoietinhemopressin(biochemistry) An alpha hemoglobin fragment that binds cannabinoid receptors.hemoproteinAlternative spelling of hemeprotein.hemorraghicMisspelling of hemorrhagic.hemorrhagedsimple past and past participle of hemorrhagehemorrhagesplural of hemorrhagehemorrhagicOf, relating to, or producing hemorrhage.hemorrhaginA toxin found in snake venom that damages capillaries and blood cells.hemorrhoidsplural of hemorrhoidhemosidericRelating to hemosiderin/haemosiderin.hemosiderin(biochemistry) An abnormal microscopic pigment, formed of granules of a complex of iron hydroxides, protein and polysaccharides, that forms in tissues of patients having an excess of ironhemospermiaAlternative form of hematospermia.hemospermicAlternative form of hematospermic.hemostypticThat stops the flow of blood from a small wound, such as a nick from shaving.hemotherapy(medicine) The therapeutic use of blood productshemotoxylinAlternative spelling of hematoxylin.hemotrophicThat obtains nutrition from bloodhemovanadinA pale-green pigment, similar to hemoglobin but containing vanadium instead of iron, found in the vanadocytes of sea squirts.hemoximeterThe measuring device used in hemoximetry.hemoximetry(medicine) The measurement of carboxyhaemoglobin and methemoglobin in the blood and the subsequent estimation of oxygen saturationhempstretchA person who has been hanged.hemstitchedsimple past and past participle of hemstitchhemstitcherA person or machine that hemstitches.hemstitchesplural of hemstitchhenchpersonA loyal follower or supporter of an individual or group.hendecagramA star polygon that has eleven verticeshendiadyticOf or pertaining to hendiadysheneicosane(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having twenty-one carbon atoms, but especially n-heneicosane CH₃(CH₂)₁₉CH₃henipaviralRelating to the henipaviruses.henipavirusAny member of the virus genus Henipavirus.hennishnessThe quality of being hennish.hennoxazole(organic chemistry) A complex organic compound, containing two oxazole rings, isolated from a marine sponge of the genus Polyfibrospongia, that shows antiviral activityhenologicalOf or pertaining to henology.henophidianAny snake of the superfamily Henophidiahenotheistsplural of henotheisthepaciviralRelating to hepaciviruses.hepacivirusAny of the genus Hepacivirus of viruses in the family Flaviviridae.heparinatedSynonym of heparinized.heparinemia(pathology) The presence of heparin in the bloodstream.heparinizedsimple past and past participle of heparinizeheparinlikeResembling or characteristic of heparin.hepatectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of all or part of the liver.hepatically(biology) In terms of or by means of the liver.hepatititisMisspelling of hepatitis.hepatoblast(medicine, embryology) The fetal precursor of the hepatocytehepatocaval(anatomy) Relating to the liver and the vena cavahepatocolic(anatomy) Relating to the liver and colon.hepatocytesplural of hepatocytehepatocyticOf or pertaining to a hepatocytehepatodynia(medicine) pain in the liverhepatofugal(physiology) Flowing outwards from the liver (along the portal vein).hepatogenic(medicine) Arising from the liver; caused by a condition of the liver.hepatohemia(medicine, rare) congestion of the liverhepatologicSynonym of hepatological.hepatolysin(biology) A cytolysin that acts on liver cells.hepatomancySynonym of hepatoscopy (“divination from entrails”).hepatopathy(pathology) Any disease of the liverhepatopetal(physiology) Towards the interior of the liver (along the portal vein).hepatophyma(medicine, pathology, obsolete) Any nonspecific mass or tumor in the liver.hepatorenal(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the liver and the kidneyshepatorrhea(medicine) A morbid flow of bile.hepatoscopy(rare) Divination by the liver of an animal or bird. The liver was divided into sections, each section representing a deity, and the markings in these zones were important.hepatostomy(surgery) Surgical establishment of a fissure into the liver.hepatotoxicToxic to the liver; causing hepatotoxicity.hepatotoxinAny substance that causes hepatotoxicityhepatoviralOf or relating to hepatoviruses.hepatovirusAny member of the virus genus Hepatovirus.hepronicateAn enzyme inhibitor.heptacopper(chemistry, in combination) Seven atoms of copper in a chemical compound.heptacosane(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomers of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having twenty-seven carbon atoms, but especially n-heptacosane (CH₃(CH₂)₂₅CH₃)heptacosene(organic chemistry) Any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon that has twenty-seven carbon atoms and one double bondheptacyclic(chemistry) Formed of seven ringsheptadecane(organic chemistry) An alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₅CH₃.heptadecene(organic chemistry) Any of eight isomeric unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons that have seventeen carbon atoms and one double bondheptadienal(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic aldehyde having seven carbon atoms and two double bonds, but especially 2,4-heptadienal.heptadienol(organic chemistry) An unsaturated aliphatic alcohol that has seven carbon atoms and two double bondsheptageniid(entomology) Any mayfly in the family Heptageniidae.heptagynous(botany) Having seven pistilsheptahedralhaving seven plane surfacesheptahedron(geometry) A polyhedron with seven faces.heptahydric(organic chemistry) Having seven hydroxy groups.heptaketide(organic chemistry) Any heptameric ketideheptamerideA thing having seven parts or divisions.heptamerizeTo form a heptamerheptamerous(botany) Comprising seven parts or members, as with seven petals on a flower.heptametersplural of heptameterheptamethyl(organic chemistry, in combination) Seven methyl groups in a compoundheptametricOf or pertaining to a heptameterheptamutant(biology) An organism that has seven mutationsheptandrous(botany) Having seven stamens.heptaploidyThe property of being heptaploid.heptaprenyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A polyprenyl group formed from seven isoprenyl moietiesheptapterid(zoology) Any catfish in the family Heptapteridae.heptarchiesplural of heptarchyheptarchist(historical) A ruler of one division of a heptarchy.heptasilver(chemistry, in combination) Seven atoms of silver in a chemical compound.heptasodium(chemistry, in combination) Seven atoms of sodium in a chemical compound.heptathlete(athletics) An athlete who competes in the heptathlon.heptatriene(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic triene containing seven carbon atomsheptatriyne(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic triyne containing seven carbon atomsheptauranyl(chemistry, in combination) Seven uranyl functional groups in a chemical compound.heptavalent(chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 7.heptaverine(pharmacology) An antispasmodic drug.heptolamideAn antidiabetic drug.heptylamine(organic chemistry) Any of many isomeric amines derived from heptane, but especially the primary amine CH₃(CH₂)₆NH₂herapathiteIodoquinine sulfate, a chemical compound whose crystals are dichroic and thus can be used for polarizing light.herbalisticPertaining to herbalism.herbiferousBearing herbs or vegetation.herbivorityherbivorousnessherbivorousFeeding chiefly on plants.herbologistOne who studies herbology.herborizingpresent participle and gerund of herborizehercogamousAlternative spelling of herkogamous.herdspersonA herder; a herdswoman or herdmanhereagainst(rare, archaic) In opposition to this or that; contrary on this or that; against this;hereamongst(archaic, obsolete, rare) Hereamong.hereditableCapable of being inherited.hereditablyBy inheritance.hereinaboveAbove this, in this document.hereinafterIn the parts of this document, statement, or book that follow; after thishereinbelowSynonym of hereinunder.hereinunderIn and under this (of a clause to follow later in a document, etc.).heremiticalAlternative form of eremitical.heresiarchsplural of heresiarchheresiarchy(obsolete) A major or great heresy.heresiologyThe study of heresy.herestheticThe art of political manipulation, especially by the use of language.hereticallyIn a heretical way, or to a heretical extentherkogamousExhibiting, or relating to, herkogamy.hermeneutic(humanities, theology) Having to do with hermeneutics; that explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates texts, especially holy texts.hermeticismHermetic philosophy or practice; hermetics.hermeticistA hermetic philosopher; an adherent of hermeticism.hermeticityThe condition of being hermetic (airtight).hermiticity(mathematics) the condition of being Hermitianhermodactyl(obsolete) A type of root, probably from a plant of the genus Colchicum, as imported and used in Western medicine.herniationsplural of herniationheroineshipThe status or character of a heroine.heroizationThe act, or the result, of heroizing someone.herostraticSeeking infamy.herpesviralOf or pertaining to herpesvirusherpesvirus(virology) Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.herpetariumA zoological exhibition space for reptiles and amphibians.herpetiformResembling the symptoms of herpes.herpetologyThe branch of biology dealing with reptiles (Reptilia) and amphibians (Amphibia).herrenvolksplural of herrenvolkherringbone(literally, countable) A bone of a herring.herringlikeResembling or characteristic of a herring.herstorical(rare, feminism) Pertaining to herstory.hesitanciesplural of hesitancyhesitationsplural of hesitationhesperidene(obsolete, rganic compound) An isomeric variety of terpene from orange oil.hesperidinsplural of hesperidinhesperidiumAny of several kinds of true berries, including citrus fruit such as the lemon and lime, which have pulpy interiors and leathery skins containing aromatic oils.hesychastic(Eastern Christianity) Of or relating to hesychasm.hetaerolite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal black mineral containing manganese, oxygen, and zinc.hetairisticRelating to hetaerism.heteracanth(botany) Having spines of different sizes.heteradenia(medicine) Any condition where a gland grows in an abnormal location or, more rarely, where the gland is abnormally formed.heterarchicAlternative form of heterarchical.heterecious(biology) living on one host at one stage (or generation) and then upon another in the nextheterically(linguistics, obsolete) In a heteric manner.heteroalkyl(organic chemistry) Having two or more different alkyl substituentsheteroarene(chemistry) Any heterocyclic compound formally derived from an arene by replacement of one or more methine and/or vinylene groups by trivalent or divalent heteroatoms respectively in such a way as to retain its aromaticity.heteroaryne(chemistry) Any compound formally derived from a heteroarene by replacing a double bond with a triple bond, and the loss of two hydrogen atoms.heteroatomsplural of heteroatomheteroauxinA growth-promoting hormone, 3-indoleacetic acid, occurring in some plants.heterobaric(biology) Of a leaf: having gas partial pressures that are heterogeneous.heterobiontA heterobiotic communityheterocarpy(botany) The production of multiple kinds of fruit on the same plant.heterocercy(ichthyology, archaic) heterocercalityheterocerid(zoology) Any beetle in the family Heteroceridae.heterochain(chemistry) Used attributively to describe polymers in which the main chain consists of atoms of more than one elementheteroclite(grammar) Irregularly declined or inflected.heterocoelyThe condition of being heterocoelousheterocoralA coral from the extinct Paleozoic order Heterocorallia.heterocracyA polycentric governmentheterocrineBoth endocrine and exocrineheterocycle(organic chemistry) A heterocyclic compound or ring.heterocystsplural of heterocystheteroderid(zoology) Any nematode in the family Heteroderidae.heterodetic(organic chemistry) Describing a cyclic peptide having at least one link between amino acids that is other than eupeptide (isopeptide, disulfide, ester etc.)heterodimer(chemistry, biochemistry) A dimer, especially a biologically active one, derived from two or more different monomers.heterodontyThe condition of being heterodontheterodoxic(rare) Synonym of heterodox.heterodoxlyIn a heterodox manner.heterodromy(botany) The property of being heterodromous.heterodynesthird-person singular simple present indicative of heterodyneheteroecismQuality of being heteroecious.heterofucan(biochemistry) A heteropolysaccharide form of a fucanheterogamicOf or relating to heterogamy.heterogenic(genetics) Of or relating to the genes of different species.heteroglossSynonym of isogloss.heterogomphHaving dissimilar teeth on the bristlesheterogonic(botany) Characterized by heterogonyheterogradeHaving a variable magnitudeheterograftSynonym of xenograft.heterographA word whose sound is the same, but spelling and meaning differ from another’s.heterogynid(zoology) Any moth in the family Heterogynidae.heteroicous(botany) heteroeciousheterolayerAny of a series of thin layers of different materials in a semiconductor (or similar) deviceheterolipid(organic chemistry) A phospholipid, or a lipid that contains a nitrogen atomheterologicAlternative form of heterological.heterologueEither of two or more heterologous organismsheterologusAny of a group of extinct insects of the genus †Heterologus.heterolysesplural of heterolysisheterolysin(biology) A haemolysin produced in the bloodstream when blood cells of a different species are introducedheterolysis(chemistry) In organic chemistry, the splitting of a molecule to form a pair of oppositely charged ionsheterolyticOf or pertaining to heterolysisheteromecic(mathematics) Being the product of two consecutive integers.heteromericRelating to a heteromer.heterometal(chemistry) Describing a complex containing two (or more) different metalsheteromodalCharacterised by different modesheteromorph(zoology) An ammonite whose shell is unusual in not being a regular spiral.heteronymicSynonym of heteronymous.heteroousia(theology) The quality of being heteroousian.heteropagus(pathology, obstetrics) A condition where asymmetric conjoined twins, in which the tissues of a severely defective twin (the parasite), are dependent on the cardiovascular system of the other, intact twin (the autosite) for survival.heteropathyUnusual or abnormal sensitivity to stimuli.heterophagy(biology) The digestion, within a cell, of material ingested via phagocytosis or pinocytosisheterophane(organic chemistry) In the nomenclature of complex organic compounds, any derivative of a phane in which a carbon atom is replaced by a heteroatomheterophaseInvolving different phases (of matter)heterophemyThe use of one word or phrase when another is meantheterophile(of an antibody) Able to react immunologically with material from another species.heterophilsplural of heterophilheterophily(social sciences) Tendency of individuals to collect in diverse groups.heterophobeSomeone who exhibits heterophobia.heterophoneA word with multiple pronunciations.heterophony(music) The simultaneous performance by a number of singers or musicians of two or more versions of the same melody.heterophyid(zoology) Any trematode flatworm in the family Heterophyidae.heterophyly(biology) The tendency of different types of individuals to form relationships.heterophyte(biology) Any plant that obtains its nourishment from other (living or dead) plants; includes parasites and saprophytesheteroplasm(pathology) Tissue growing in a part of the body where it does not normally occur.heteroplateA sheet of culture medium designed to allow the formation (and subsequent counting) of heterotrophic bacterial colonies, especially as a means of evaluating drinking waterheteroploid(biology) Having a chromosome number that is neither the haploid nor the diploid number normal in the species.heteropodalAlternative form of heteropodous.heteropolarOf an electric generator that produces alternating currentheteropticshallucination; the vision of something that is not real.heteroqueer(LGBTQ) Heterosexual and queer (e.g. due to transness).heterosomal(genetics) Relating to a heterosomeheterosomicOf or pertaining to the heterosomesheterospory(botany) The production of spores of two different sizes and sexes by the sporophytes of land plants.heterostyly(botany) The condition of having unequal stylesheterotachy(genetics) variability in the rate of genetic evolution over timeheterotaxesplural of heterotaxisheterotaxicOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting heterotaxis.heterotaxisAn abnormal structural arrangement.heterotelicHaving its meaning or existential purpose outside of itselfheterothermAny heterothermic organism.heterotonic(phonetics) Of different tones.heterotopia(pathology) Normal tissue (or an organ) present at an abnormal part of the bodyheterotopic(medicine) Occurring in an abnormal anatomical location.heterotoxinA toxin from an external sourceheterotroph(ecology) An organism which requires an external supply of energy and nutrients under the form of food containing organic carbon as it cannot synthesize its own.heterotypicOf or involving a different type or types.heterousianAlternative form of heteroousian.heteroxenicRelating to soft corals of the genus Heteroxeniaheteroxylan(biochemistry) A form of xylan in which some of the xylose residues are replaced by glucuronic acidheterozooid(biology) A specialized non-feeding bryozoan zooidheterzygousAlternative form of heterozygous.heulanditicOf or relating to heulandite.heuristicalOf or pertaining to heuristics.hexaalumino(chemistry, in combination) Alternative form of hexalumino.hexabismuth(chemistry, in combination) Six atoms of bismuth in a chemical compound.hexabromide(chemistry) any bromide containing six bromine atoms in each moleculehexacalcium(chemistry, in combination) Six atoms of calcium in a chemical compound.hexacelsian(mineralogy) A hexagonal polymorph of celsian.hexachitoseA hexameric oligosaccharide derived from chitinhexachordal(music) Of or pertaining to a hexachordhexachotomyThe division of one into six separate but related parts.hexacontane(organic chemistry) Any saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon that has sixty carbon atoms, but especially n-hexacontane CH₃(CH₂)₅₈CH₃hexacosanol(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomeric aliphatic alcohols having 26 carbon atoms, but especially the unbranched primary alcohol 1-hexacosanol.hexacyproneA choleretic drug.hexadactyleAlternative form of hexadactyl.hexadecagon(geometry) A polygon with sixteen sides and sixteen angles.hexadecamerAn oligomer having sixteen subunits.hexadecanal(organic chemistry) Any saturated aliphatic aldehyde that has sixteen carbon atomshexadecanol(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic alcohol derived from hexadecane, but especially cetyl alcoholhexadecenal(organic chemistry) Any of many isomeric unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes having sixteen carbon atoms and one double bond, but especially 2-hexadecenal that is related to sphingolipids and 9-hexadecenal that is related to oleic acidhexadecenyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A univalent radical derived from a hexadecenehexadecimal(countable, computing) A number expressed in the hexadecimal system.hexadentate(chemistry, of a ligand) Capable of attaching to a metal ion at six pointshexaferrite(inorganic chemistry) Any of several complex oxyanions of iron having hexagonal symmetry.hexagalloyl(organic chemistry, in combination) Six galloyl groups in a compoundhexagonallyIn a hexagonal manner.hexagonical(obsolete) hexagonalhexagrammid(ichthyology) Any member of the family Hexagrammidae of greenlings.hexahedrite(mineralogy) A type of iron meteorite composed mostly of kamacite.hexahedronsplural of hexahedronhexahelical(biochemistry, of a protein) Having six separate helical sectionshexahemeronA term of six days, especially the hexameron, or six days of the biblical creation.hexahistideMisspelling of hexahistidine.hexahydrate(chemistry) A hydrate whose solid contains six molecules of water of crystallization per molecule, or per unit cellhexahydride(chemistry) Any hydride containing six atoms of hydrogenhexahydrite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of magnesium sulphate hexahydrate.hexahydroxy(organic chemistry, in combination) Six hydroxy groups in a moleculehexalaminarHaving six layershexalingualwritten in six languageshexaliteralConsisting of six letters.hexalobularHaving six lobules.hexaluminumAlternative form of hexaluminiumhexamercury(chemistry, in combination) Six atoms of mercury in a chemical compound.hexamerizedsimple past and past participle of hexamerizehexametristOne who writes in hexameter.hexametrize(transitive) To convert to hexameter.hexanedione(organic chemistry) Any diketone derived from a hexanehexanestrolSynonym of hexestrol.hexanitrate(chemistry) Any compound containing six nitrate groups.hexanitride(inorganic chemistry) Any nitride containing six atoms of nitrogenhexanuclearHaving six nuclei (in any of several contexts)hexapeptide(biochemistry) Any oligopeptide containing six amino acidshexaplicateSynonym of sextuplicate.hexaproline(biochemistry) Six proline units in a peptidehexapterous(botany) Having six wing-like processes or extensionshexapyridyl(organic chemistry) Six pyridyl radicals in a compoundhexaradiate(zoology) Having six projections that radiate from a central pointhexasolvate(chemistry) Any solvate having six molecules of solventhexasulfate(inorganic chemistry) A chemical compound that has six sulfate ionshexatrienyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from a hexatrienehexauridine(biochemistry) A hexamer of uridinehexavalenceThe property of being hexavalent.hexavalencyThe property of being hexavalent.hexiradiatehexaradiate (having six rays)hexobendineA vasodilator that acts as an adenosine reuptake inhibitor.hexocyclium(pharmacology) A particular antimuscarinic drug.hexogenesis(biochemistry) The biogenesis of hexoseshexosaminicOf or relating to hexosamine.heyagashira(sumo) the rikishi of highest rank in a particular heyahiatoplasty(surgery) repair of a hiatus herniahibernaculaplural of hibernaculumhibernatingpresent participle and gerund of hibernatehibernation(biology, sleep) A state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in some animals during winter.hibernatorsplural of hibernatorhibernatoryRelating to hibernators or to hibernationhideabilityThe quality of being hideable.hideousnessThe state of being hideous; extreme uglinesshideworkingThe craft of preparing animal skins into fur, leather, etc.hidingplaceAlternative form of hiding place.hidradenomaA cutaneous condition, a benign adnexal neoplasm closely related to poroma, primarily occurring in adult women.hierarchateSynonym of hierarchy.hierarchialAlternative form of hierarchical.hierarchiesplural of hierarchyhierarchiseAlternative form of hierarchize.hierarchismThe principles or authority of a hierarchy.hierarchistOf or pertaining to hierarchy.hierarchize(intransitive) To establish a hierarchy.hieraticismpriesthood, its principles and practiceshierocraticOf or relating to (a) hierocracyhierodeaconOne who is both a monk and an ordained deacon.hierofalconA member of any of four closely related species of falcon which make up the subgenus Hierofalco of genus Falco.hieroglyphsplural of hieroglyphhieroglyphyThe use of hieroglyphics.hierognosisThe ability to recognize or understand sacred, holy or blessed items, people, etc.hierographySacred writing.hierologiesplural of hierologyhierologistA student of, or expert in, hierology.hieromartyr(Christianity) A martyr in the Eastern Church who was a bishop or priesthieromnemon(historical) A magistrate who had charge of religious matters, as at Byzantium.hieromonachSynonym of hieromonk.hieropathicloving the clergyhierophancyThe role or the work of a hierophant.hierophanic(religion) Of or pertaining to (a particular) hierophany; hierophanical.hierophantsplural of hierophanthierophobiaFear of what is religious or sacred.hierophobic(rare) Averse to what is religious or sacred.hierurgicalRelating to hierurgy.highballingpresent participle and gerund of highballhighbrowismhighbrow attitudes and policies generallyhighfalutin(US, informal) Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.highheartedAlternative form of high-hearted.highjackersplural of highjackerhighjackingpresent participle and gerund of highjackhighlandersplural of highlanderhighlandmanA male highlanderhighlandmenplural of highlandmanhighlightedHaving highlights.highlighterA marker pen used to highlight text.highpointerA climber who attempts to climb or has climbed each of the US state high points.highpriestsplural of highpriesthighprofileMisspelling of high-profile.highschoolsplural of highschoolhighstreetsplural of highstreethighstrikes(dated) Pronunciation spelling of hysterics.hightailingpresent participle and gerund of hightailhighwaylessWithout a highway.highwaylikeResembling or characteristic of a highway.highwrought(archaic) Highly excited; overwrought; worked up.hilariouslyIn a hilarious manner; so as to amuse greatly.hillbilliesplural of hillbillyhillclimberOne who takes part in hillclimbing.hillshadingpresent participle and gerund of hillshadehillspeopleThe members of a tribe inhabiting the hills.hilltoppingAlternative spelling of hill-topping.hillwalking(British, Ireland) The pastime of walking in hilly countryside.himachalane(organic chemistry) The bicyclic sesquiterpene (4aS,9aS)-2,5,9,9-tetramethyldecahydro-1H-benzo[7]annulene that is the basis of many natural productshimpathetic(feminism) Exhibiting or pertaining to himpathy; inappropriately sympathetic to men or boys, especially ones guilty of sexual transgressions.hindcastingtesting by use of hindcastshinderancesplural of hinderancehinderinglyIn a hindering manner.hindflipperEither of the pair of hind flippers of a pinniped.hindquarterEither rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal.hindsightly(rare, nonstandard) Of or pertaining to hindsight; retrospective.hindthoughtConsideration or questioning of events or decisions after they have occurred.hinkumbooby(obsolete) Synonym of Hokey Cokey (“dance”).hinterlandsplural of hinterlandhiplessnessAbsence of hips.hipodiploidMisspelling of hypodiploid.hippeastrum(botany) Any plant of the genus Hippeastrum.hippiatricsSynonym of hippiatry.hippiatristA veterinarian who treats horses.hippidiformAny horse similar to those of the extinct genus †Hippidion.hippoboscidAny of the species in the Hippoboscidae family of parasitic flies.hippocalcin(biochemistry) A particular calcium-binding protein.hippocampalPertaining to the hippocampus.hippocampicRelating to the hippocampushippocampus(mythology) A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a fish.hippodromesplural of hippodromehippodromicRelating to a hippodrome.hippologistOne who studies horses.hippomobile(historical) An early automobile invented by Étienne Lenoir in 1863.hippophiliaThe love of horses.hippophilicFond of horses.hippophobiaAn irrational fear of horses or other hoofed animals like ponies, donkeys, or mules.hippophobicFearing or disliking horses.hippopodiidAny cnidarian of the family Hippopodiidaehippopotamiplural of hippopotamushipposaurid(zoology) Any therapsid in the family Hipposauridae.hippotomistOne who studies hippotomy.hippotraginAlternative form of hippotragine.hippuricaseaminoacylasehipsterific(slang) Extremely hipsterish.hipsterlandThe space inhabited by hipsters.hipsturbianRelating to hipsturbia.hircocervus(mythology) A mythical creature, half goat, half stag.hirmologionAlternative form of irmologion.hirsutenessThe characteristic of being hirsute; hairiness.hirsutulous(biology) Having small or sparse hairs.hirudinisedAlternative form of hirudinized.hirundosideA particular steroid glycoside.hisingerite(mineralogy) An iron silicate with a dark-brown or black color, formula Fe³⁺₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·2H₂O.hispaniciseAlternative spelling of Hispanicize.hispidulous(botany, zoology) Minutely hispid; having tiny hairs.histaminase(biochemistry) A widely occurring flavoprotein enzyme that oxidizes histamine and various diamines.histidinase(biochemistry) Histidine ammonia-lyase, an enzyme that converts histidine into ammonia and urocanic acid.histidinateThe anion formed from histidine; any salt containing this anionhistidinium(organic chemistry) The cation formed by protonation of histidinehistioblast(cytology) Any cell that is capable of forming tissuehistiocytesplural of histiocytehistiocyticPertaining to connective tissue containing large white blood cellshistiotrophMisspelling of histotroph.histocutterA device that assembles multiple histological images to form a three-dimensional structurehistocytomaMisspelling of histiocytoma.histogrammeAlternative form of histogram.histography(biology) The process of describing or creating pictures of biological tissues and cells.histologiesplural of histologyhistologistOne who studies histology.histometricRelating to histometryhistoriatedAdorned with decorative pictures that tell a story.historicideThe erasure of history.historiciseAlternative form of historicize.historicismA theory that events are influenced by historical conditions, rather than by people.historicistOf or pertaining to historicismhistoricityHistorical quality or authenticity based on fact.historicize(ambitransitive) To treat from the perspective of history or historicismhistoriette(dated) A short history or tale.historylessLacking history.historylikeResembling history.historywiseIn terms of history.histotripsyMechanical fractionation of the tissue using repetitive high-intensity ultrasound pulses.histotrophyA form of matrotrophy exhibited by some live-bearing sharks and rays, in which the developing embryo receives additional nutrition from its mother in the form of uterine secretions called histotrophhistotropic(zoology) Relating to the period of development of a larva within the stomach of a mammal.histotyping(cytology) The analysis of histotypes, such as in diagnosis and prognosis.histrionickObsolete spelling of histrionic.histrionicsExaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.histrioniseAlternative form of histrionize.histrionismHistrionic behaviour.histrionize(rare) To act; to represent on the stage, or theatrically.hitchhikingpresent participle and gerund of hitchhikehitchlesslyWithout a hitch; in a hitchless manner.hitherwards(archaic) Towards this place.hitlessnessAbsence of hits.hoarfrostedCovered with hoar frost.hobbardehoyAlternative form of hobbledehoy.hobbitesqueResembling hobbits (small fictional humanoids) or their homes built into the sides of hills.hobbledehoyAn awkward adolescent youth.hobbletehoyArchaic form of hobbledehoy.hobbyhorsesplural of hobbyhorsehobgoblinryTales or folklore involving hobgoblins.hodgepodgesplural of hodgepodgehodgkinsineAn alkaloid found in plants of the Psychotria genus, and others, with antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal effects.hodiernallyIn a hodiernal manner; in the present day; today.hodographicRelating to a hodograph.hodologicalRelating to hodology.hodotopicalRelating to a pathway or routehoggishnessThe quality of being hoggish.holacurtineA particular steroid glycoside, found in the leaves of Holarrhena curtisii.holangiotic(anatomy) Having blood vessels present in all parts of the retinaholantosineA particular steroid glycoside.holaspidean(zoology, dated) Having a single series of large scutes on the posterior side of the tarsus; said of certain birds.holasteroidAny oval sea urchin of the family Holasteridaeholdawayite(mineralogy) A manganese hydroxyl-carbonate mineral.holenmerismThe belief that the whole of God is present within every part of the universe.hollandaiseHollandaise sauce.holleration(informal) shouting; ranting; vituperationhollowfiberAlternative form of hollowfibre.hollowfibreBased on or pertaining to hollow fibers.hollowpointAlternative form of hollow point.holluschickA "bachelor seal"; a holluschickie.hollyhockedCovered with hollyhocks.holobaramin(creationism) A grouping of all organisms believed to be genetically related to each other in baraminology.holobenthic(biology) That inhabits the seafloor during all phases of lifeholoblastic(biology, of an egg) Cleaving, and separating into separate blastomeres.holocaustalOf or relating to a holocaust.holocaustedThat has been sacrificed by being completely burned.holocausticOf or relating to a holocaust.holocentric(genetics) (of a chromosome) in which the centromere makes up the entire length (of the chromosome)holocentrid(zoology) Any member of the family Holocentridae of squirrelfishes and soldierfishes.holocomplexA holoprotein complex.holocranialEncompassing the entire cranium or, often (by metonymic extension), the entire head, cerebrum, or brain.holocrypticWholly or completely concealing; incapable of being deciphered.holodisplay(science fiction) A holographic display.holodynamic(linguistics) holokineticholoendemic(medicine) endemic in the whole population of a given regionholoenzymesplural of holoenzymehologenesisA theory of evolution in which each species divides into two, only one of which develops successfully.hologeneticRelating to hologenesishologenomic(genetics) Relating to a hologenome or to hologenomicshologramize(very rare) To convert into a hologram.hologrammicSynonym of hologrammatic.holographerOne who creates holograms.holographicIn the form of a hologram or holograph.holohedrismThe property of being holohedral.holohyaline(geology) Completely glassy.holokinetic(linguistics, of a polysyllabic stem) Amphikinetic.holomorphic(complex analysis, of a complex function) Complex-differentiable on an open set around every point in its domain.holopelagic(biology) That remain pelagic through the entire life cycle.holopeptide(biochemistry) A conjugated peptideholophonicsA binaural sound recording system based on the claim that the human auditory system acts as an interferometer.holophrasis(linguistics) The use of a single word to convey a complex idea.holophytism(biology) The property of being a holophyte.holopolymerMisspelling of homopolymer.holoprotein(biochemistry) A conjugated protein; an apoprotein combined with its prosthetic group.holostomateAlternative form of holostomatous.holothurianOf or relating to sea cucumbers.holothuriid(zoology) Any sea cucumber in the family Holothuriidae.holothuroid(zoology) A sea cucumber (of class Holothuroidea)holoventralCovering all the front (belly)holsterableAble to be stored in a holster.homalonotid(zoology) Any trilobite the family Homalonotidae.homatropine(pharmacology) An anticholinergic medication that inhibits muscarinic acetylcholine receptors and thus the parasympathetic nervous system.homebreakerOne who breaks into a house, typically to burgle it.homebuilderA person or company which builds houseshomecomingsplural of homecominghomefulnessQuality of being homeful.homegardensplural of homegardenhomekeepingStaying at home.homentashenAlternative form of hamantaschen.homentropic(physics, of a flow) Having the same entropy per unit mass at all points, and at all times.homeodomain(biochemistry, genetics) A folded protein domain that binds to DNA and has a function in transcriptionhomeography(historical) A method for photographically reproducing line drawings.homeologous(genetics) Alternative spelling of homoeologous.homeomerous(archaic) Alternative form of homoeomerous.homeomorphy(biology) The evolution of similar external forms from very distant ancestors.homeopathicOf or pertaining to homeopathy.homeoplastyTransplantation of biological tissue from one part of an individual between other individuals belonging to the same species.homeorhesis(ecology) A dynamical system which returns to a trajectory, as opposed to a system which returns to a particular state, which is termed homeostasishomeorheticRelating to homeorhesishomeostasisSuch a dynamic equilibrium or balance.homeostatic(biology, physiology) Of or pertaining to homeostasis.homeothermsplural of homeothermhomeothermyThe state or condition of being homeothermic.homeotropicDescribing the alignment of liquid crystals whose director is aligned perpendicularly to a substrate surfacehomepreneurA business entrepreneur who operates from his or her home.homeseekingSeeking to purchase or establish a home to live in.homesharingAn arrangement where several people (who do not form a household by family or similar relationship) live in a single home together.homeshoringA migration of service employees from the office to the home, where such homes have proper communications equipmenthomesittingLiving in and taking care of a home when the usual occupants are away.homeskillet(colloquial) A close friend; homie; homeboy.homesteadedsimple past and past participle of homesteadhomesteaderA pioneer who goes and settles on a homestead.homestretchAlternative form of home stretch.hometownishCharacteristic of a hometown; having or giving a hometown feelhomeworkersplural of homeworkerhomeworkingWorking from home, especially when in electronic contact with a central office.homeworlder(science fiction) An inhabitant of the homeworld.homewreckerAlternative form of home wrecker.homicidallyIn a homicidal manner.homicidious(obsolete) Homicidal; murderous.homiculturehuman stirpiculture; eugenicshomiesexual(Internet slang, of a man) Acting homosexual with one’s male friends.homileticalOf or relating to homiletics; homiletic; hortatory.homiopathicMisspelling of homeopathic.homoadenine(genetics) A homopyrimidine pairing in which the base is adeninehomoalanine(biochemistry) The amino acid 2-aminobutanoic acidhomoallelic(genetics) Relating to a homoallelehomoallylic(organic chemistry) Containing a homoallyl radicalhomoamorous(rare) Characterized by love with another person of the same sex; homoromantic.homoblastic(biology) Developing from a single type of tissue.homocentric(geometry) Having the same centre.homoceratid(zoology) Any member of the family †Homoceratidae of extinct ammonites.homochelous(of a crab) Having chelae of equal shape and sizehomochromia(zoology, rare) The use, by an organism, of the same colour as its background or other form of camouflage as a means of protection.homochromic(pathology) Relating to, or characterised by, homochromia.homocitrate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of homocitric acidhomoclusterA cluster of the same material (typically nanoparticles).homocoilingThe coiling of two or more strands of the same peptidehomocomplexA complex formed from multiple copies of the same compoundhomocultureThe subculture of homosexual people.homocuriousQuestioning whether someone is homosexual.homocysteicRelating to homecysteic acid or its derivativeshomodecamerA decamer formed from a single type of monomerhomodigital(surgery) Using skin from the same digithomodimericOf or pertaining to a homodimerhomodiploid(genetics) Describing a chromosome consisting of two identical strandshomoditopic(chemistry) That has two identical sites at which another compound can form a complexhomodontism(zoology) Having a dentition of identical teeth.homodromous(botany) Running in the same direction; said of stems twining round a support, or of the spiral succession of leaves on stems and their branches.homodynamicPertaining to, or involving, homodynamy.homoenolate(organic chemistry) Any derivative of an enolate that has a neighbouring methylene grouphomoeographAlternative spelling of homeograph.homoeologue(genetics) A homoeologous chromosomehomoeomeriaThe state or quality of being homogeneous in elements or first principles; likeness or identity of parts.homoeomericAlternative form of homeomeric.homoeopathsplural of homoeopathhomoeopathyAlternative spelling of homeopathy.homoeophoneAlternative spelling of homoiophone.homoeophonyAlternative spelling of homeophony.homoeotherm(zoology) Alternative form of homoiotherm.homoepitaxyThe process of depositing an epitaxial layer on a substrate of the same kind of material.homoeroticaHomosexual erotica.homoeroticshomoerotic themes generallyhomoerotismSynonym of homoeroticism.homofascismA political stance that associates fascism with homosexuality.homofascistA proponent of homofascism.homogametic(biology) That produces, or contains, only one type of sex chromosome.homogenatesplural of homogenatehomogeneityThe condition of being homogeneous: having uniformity of constituent content.homogeneousOf the same kind; alike, similar.homogenesis(biology) A method of reproduction in which the parents and offspring are alike.homogenetic(biology) homogenous; applied to a class of homologies that arise from similarity of structure and are taken as evidence of common ancestryhomogenisedsimple past and past participle of homogenisehomogeniserAlternative form of homogenizer.homogenisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of homogenisehomogenitalHaving or involving the same genitalia (both male or both female).homogenizedsimple past and past participle of homogenizehomogenizerAny piece of equipment used to homogenize mixtures, such as a kitchen blender, mortar and pestle, ultrasonic bath, etc.homogenizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of homogenizehomoglossia(sociology, linguistics) The presence of a single linguistic variety, style of discourse, or point of view, as in a literary work.homoglossicOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting homoglossia.homoglyphicBeing, involving, or using the same or similar glyph(s), that is, homoglyph(s), for different characters (as for example in fonts where the letter O and the digit 0, or the letter I and the digit 1, are visually indistinguishable or nearly so).homographicSpelled identically.homohexamer(chemistry, biochemistry) A hexamer, especially a biologically active one, derived from six identical monomershomoimerousAlternative spelling of homoeomerous.homoiophoneA word similar — but not identical — in pronunciation with another; compare homeograph and homophone.homoiophonyAlternative spelling of homeophony.homoiotherm(biology) Alternative form of homeotherm.homoiousianHaving a similar but not identical essence, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity.homokinetic(engineering) Synonym of constant velocity.homolactateAlternative form of homolactic.homolateral(anatomy) ipsilateralhomolignane(organic chemistry) Any compound derived from a lignane by adding extra carbon atoms in a ring or sidechainhomoligomerAlternative form of homooligomer.homolingualIn the same languagehomologatedsimple past and past participle of homologatehomological(biology) Having a shared evolutionary origin.homologisedsimple past and past participle of homologisehomologiserAlternative form of homologizer.homologisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of homologisehomologizedsimple past and past participle of homologizehomologizerOne who or that which homologizes.homologizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of homologizehomologomerMisspelling of homooligomer.homomallous(botany, of leaves or plants denoting leaves) Uniformly bending, erect, or curving to one side.homomorphic(algebra, biology) Of or pertaining to homomorphisms.homoneurous(entomology) Of insects, principally moths, having a similar venation in the fore and hind wings; not belonging to Heteroneura.homonuclear(chemistry, of a molecule) Having atoms of only one element, especially having elements of only a single isotope.homooctamer(chemistry, biochemistry) An octamer derived from eight identical monomershomopeptide(biochemistry) A peptide containing multiple occurrences of a single amino acid moietyhomophobicsplural of homophobichomophobism(uncommon) Homophobia.homophobistA homophobic person.homophonicsSynonym of homophone.homophoniesplural of homophonyhomophonous(phonetics, semantics) Having the same pronunciation.homoplasiesplural of homoplasyhomoplasmicOf or pertaining to homoplasmyhomoplasmid(genetics) A homoplasmic plasmidhomoplasmon(genetics) The plasmon of a homoplasmic organismhomoplasticRelating to, or showing, homoplasy.homoploidalAlternative form of homoploid.homoploutia(economics) The situation in which the same people are wealthy in the space of capital and labor incomehomopolymer(chemistry) a polymer formed from a single type of monomer.homoproline(organic chemistry) pipecolic acidhomoprotein(biochemistry, of a complex) Composed of a single type of proteinhomopteransplural of homopteranhomopterous(zoology) Of or pertaining to the Homoptera, a former suborder of insects.homopurinicRelating to or composed of a homopurine.homorhabdic(of molluscs) Having equally shaped and sized lamellibranch gill filamentshomosexlessBoth homosexual and sexless.homosexualsplural of homosexualhomospermicContaining semen from a single male animalhomosporous(botany) producing spores of the same size and type.homosteroid(organic chemistry) A derivative of a steroid in which at least one carbon atom has been inserted to expand one of the four steroid rings.homostylous(botany) Having all styles the same length.homotachous(genetics) Relating to homotachyhomotaurine(organic chemistry) A synthetic organic compound, analogous to taurine but with an extra carbon in its chain, potentially useful as an anticonvulsant and treatment for Alzheimer's disease.homoterpene(organic chemistry) Any compound formally derived from a terpene by the addition of a methylene grouphomothallic(of some algae and fungi) Producing male and female reproductive structures in the same planthomotherineAny mammal of the extinct tribe Homotherini, sabre-toothed cats. The tribe is commonly known as scimitar-toothed cats.homothermalSynonym of homothermic.homothermic(biology) Warm-blooded.homothymine(genetics) A homopyrimidine pairing in which the base is thyminehomotopical(mathematics) homotopichomotrophicMisspelling of homotropic.homotropous(botany) Displaying, of, or pertaining to homotropy.homotypical(biology) Relating to a homotypehomovalvateHaving identical (top and bottom) valves (of a diatom)homozygeousMisspelling of homozygous.homozygosed(genetics) Made homozygoushomozygosiszygosis involving gametes that share at lease one common allelehomozygotesplural of homozygotehomozygoticOriginating from the same zygotehomunculineRelating to, or characteristic of a homunculushoneybadgerAlternative form of honey badger.honeycombedHaving a perforated structure, resembling a honeycomb.honeyeatersplural of honeyeaterhoneyednessThe quality of being honeyed.honeyflowerAlternative form of honey flowerhoneyfuggle(US, informal) To wheedle or swindlehoneyfuglerOne who honeyfugles.honeyguidesplural of honeyguidehoneylocustAlternative form of honey locust.honeymakingThe manufacture of honey.honeymoonedsimple past and past participle of honeymoonhoneymoonerA person currently on their honeymoon.honeysucker(Africa) Any of the sunbirds.honeysuckleAny of several species of superficially similar plants from Australiahonorariumsplural of honorariumhonorificalOr or pertaining to honorifics.honourariumNonstandard spelling of honorarium.honyucitrin(organic chemistry) A flavone isolated from the rootbark of Citrus maxima.hoodmoldingAlternative form of hoodmoulding.hoodwinkery(uncountable) The process or act of hoodwinking; deception, trickery.hoodwinkingpresent participle and gerund of hoodwinkhoofprintedBearing hoofprints.hooksetting(fishing) The action of making a hookset.hooliganishCharacterised by hooliganism; of or relating to hooligans.hooliganismunruly, aggressive behavior; behavior associated with hooliganshooliganize(intransitive) To behave like a hooligan.hoomalimaliflattery; soft-soaphootmalalieSomething for which one does not have a name.hooverisingpresent participle and gerund of hooverisehooverizingpresent participle and gerund of hooverizehopeaphenol(organic chemistry) A particular tetrameric stilbenoid.hopefulnessThe property of being hopeful.hophornbeamAny species of the genus Ostrya, with exceptionally dense wood and hop-like fruit.hoplocercid(zoology) Any lizard in the family Hoplocercidae.hoplochrism(rare, chiefly historical) The superstitious practice of applying a salve, ointment, or chrism to a weapon that has caused an injury — rather than to the injury itself — in the belief that doing so will heal the wound that the weapon caused; weapon salve.hoplolaimid(zoology) Any nematode in the family Hoplolaimidae.hoplologistSomeone who is an expert in weapons and armour (especially military uses or knowledge thereof).hoplomachus(historical) A heavily armed gladiator in ancient Rome.hoplophiliaThe love of or (sexual) attraction to firearms or other weapons.hoplophilicOf or relating to hoplophilia, the love of or attraction to firearms or other weapons.hoplophobiaThe irrational fear of guns.hoplophobic(derogatory, rare) Having an irrational fear of guns.hopperdozerAn appliance for the destruction of insects, consisting of a shallow box containing kerosene or coated with a sticky substance, which may be mounted on wheels.hopsackingsplural of hopsackinghopscotcherOne who plays the game of hopscotch.hordeaceousOf or pertaining to barley.hordeivirusAny of the genus Hordeivirus of plant viruses, consisting of a non-enveloped, helical, rod-shaped capsid.horizonlessWithout a horizon.horizontalsplural of horizontalhorizonwardToward the horizon.hormogonialRelating to the hormogonium.hormogonium(biology) A small, motile filament, formed by some cyanobacteria, that detaches and grows by cell division into a new filament.hormonelikeResembling or characteristic of a hormone.hormonology(rare) Synonym of endocrinology.hormonomics(biochemistry) The study of hormonomeshornblendic(archaic) Of or pertaining to hornblende.hornswoggle(transitive, slang) To deceive or trick.hornyhandedAlternative form of horny-handed.horographerA person who works in horography (the construction of devices to measure time).horographicRelating to horographyhorologicalSynonym of chronometric, of or related to horologia and horology.horologistsplural of horologisthoroscopistOne versed in horoscopy; an astrologer.horribilityThe quality of being horrible.horrifiedlyIn a horrified manner.horripilate(ambitransitive) To bristle in fear or horror; to have goose bumps or goose pimples.horrisonantHaving an unpleasant sound.horrisonous(obsolete) Sounding dreadfully; uttering a terrible sound.horrorscope(humorous) An adverse horoscope.horseapplesplural of horseapplehorsebackerOne who rides on horseback.horseburgerA burger made from horsemeat.horseclothsplural of horseclothhorsecollar(transitive) To grab someone by the head or neck, using one's arms and hands as a collar.horsedealerA dealer in horses.horsefucker(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A term of abuse.horsejockey(obsolete) A dealer in horses; a horse trader.horsekeeperA person who looks after horses, for example in a coal mine.horselinessThe state, quality, or condition of being horsely.horselitterAlternative form of horse litterhorsemaningAlternative form of horsemanning.horsemasterOne who takes care of horses, which may include breeding or training.horsemonger(archaic) One who trades in horses.horsemusselAlternative form of horse musselhorsenettleAny of certain plants in the genus Solanum.horseperson(nonstandard, rare) A horseman or horsewoman.horseplayer(gambling) A person who bets on horse races.horseracingAlternative form of horse racing.horseradish(countable) A plant of the mustard family, Armoracia rusticana, cultivated for its edible root.horseridingThe practice of riding horses for sport or pleasure; equestrianismhorsesitterOne who horsesits; one who looks after a horse.horsetradedsimple past and past participle of horsetradehorsetrader(literally) A person who buys and sells horses, especially one who makes such transactions in a clever or skillful manner.horsetradesthird-person singular simple present indicative of horsetradehortativelyIn a hortative way.hortatorilyIn a hortatory manner.horticultorOne who cultivates a garden.hortonolite(mineralogy) A kind of magnesium-bearing fayalite mineral.hosiomartyr(Christianity) A martyred monk or nun.hospitalary(rare) Of or relating to a hostel or hospitallers.hospitalersplural of hospitalerhospitaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of hospitalize.hospitalism(psychology) wasting away of infants in long-term institutional care, caused by lack of contact with caregivershospitalistA hospitaller.hospitalityThe food, drink, and entertainment given to customers by a company or organization or provided to visitors by a private host.hospitalizeTo send to hospital; to admit (a person) to hospital.hospitallerA person who attends visitors in a religious institution.hospitalman(military, US, nautical) A seaman who is also a hospital corpsman.hospitationA duty to provide food and lodging for nobles or soldiers and the corresponding right to receive.hospiticide(rare) One who kills his guest or host.hospodarateThe title of a hospodar.hostagehood(uncountable) The state of being a hostage.hostageship(law, historical) A condition of being held as surety for a pledge, as to appear before a magistrate for trial after release from gaol.hostessship(rare) Alternative form of hostess-ship.hostilenessThe quality of being hostile.hostilitiesplural of hostilityhostlershipThe role or status of a hostler.hotelkeeperA hotelier; a hotel owner.hotheadedlyIn a hotheaded manner.hotpressingpresent participle and gerund of hotpresshoundsberryThe common dogwood.houndstoothA two-colour fabric pattern of broken checks.houngenikon(voodoo) The leader of singing in a voodoo ceremony.houppelande(historical, Middle Ages) A robe or long tunic that is worn belted or with a fitted bodice often having full long sleeves and lined with fur.hourglassed(engineering) Physically deformed into an hourglass shape.hourglassesplural of hourglasshouseboaterOne who lives in a houseboat.housebroken(of animals) trained to avoid urinating or defecating in the house, except within a litterbox, toilet, or other receptacle.housebuyingThe purchase of a house.housecoatedWearing a housecoat.housefatherA man in charge of a residence for young people to look after them.housefellowA person in charge of an academic hall of residence.houseguestsplural of houseguesthouseholderThe owner of a house.householdry(archaic) Synonym of household arts.househunterAlternative form of house-hunter.housekeeperSomeone who manages the running of a home, traditionally the female head of the household.houseleaderThe leader of a house; househead.houselightsplural of houselighthousemaidenSynonym of lady-in-waiting.housemakingSynonym of homemaking.housemartinAlternative spelling of house martin.housemasterA teacher who is in charge of a house at a boarding school.houseminderA person employed to look after another person's house while the usual occupants are absent.housemotherA woman in charge of a residence for young people to look after them.houseparentA housemother or housefather.housepersonA househusband or housewife.houseplantsplural of houseplanthousesitterAlternative spelling of house-sitter.housespouseA housewife, househusband, or nonbinary equivalent.housetrainsthird-person singular simple present indicative of housetrainhousewarmerA housewarming party.housewifelyBefitting a housewife.housewifery(dated) The state or activity of being a housewife; household management, domestic skills.housewivelyAlternative form of housewifely.housewivery(now rare) Alternative form of housewifery.houseworkerOne who does the housework; a homemaker.housewrightA person who builds and repairs houses, especially wooden houses. Particularly, in eighteenth-century colonial America, a craftsman who cut timber (like a lumberjack) in the quantity required for the construction of a house, then sawed it into planks, and finally jointed and assembled them (like a carpenter).hovercrafts(nonstandard) plural of hovercrafthowsomdeverAlternative spelling of howsomedever.hoydenishlyIn a hoydenish manner.huanzalaite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing magnesium, oxygen, and tungsten.hubodometerAlternative form of hubometer.huckleberryA small round fruit of a dark blue or red color, of several plants in the related genera Vaccinium and Gaylussacia.hucksterage(archaic) The business of a huckster; small dealing; peddling.hucksteress(archaic) A female huckster.hucksteringpresent participle and gerund of hucksterhucksterishLike a huckster in some way; showy, fraudulent, etc.hucksterismThe condition of being a huckster; hucksterish behavior.hucksterizeTo hawk; to promote, especially in a pushy or deceptive manner.huelessnessAbsence of hue; colourlessness.huffishnessThe quality of being huffish.hugemongous(humorous) Extremely large.hugemungousAlternative form of hugemongous.huggabilityThe quality or state of being huggable.huitlacocheCorn smut prepared as a delicacy.hullaballooAlternative spelling of hullabaloo.humanburgerA hamburger prepared with human meat.humanizableCapable of being humanized.humanlinessThe quality of being human; humanity.humansexualOf people: sexually attracted to other people, without specifically identifying as straight, homosexual, bisexual, etc.humblenesseObsolete spelling of humbleness.humboldtine(mineralogy) A rare monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.humbuggable(dated) Able to be deceived.humdrummeryThat which is humdrum; mundanity.humdrumnessThe quality of being humdrum; mundanity.humentashenAlternative form of hamantaschen.humeroulnar(anatomy) Relating to the humerus and ulna.humidifiersplural of humidifierhumidimeterAn electronic (digital) hygrometerhumidimycin(biochemistry) A peptide found in Streptomyces humidus.humifaction(obsolete) The transformation of organic matter into humus; decomposition.humiliatingLiable to humiliate, degrade, shame or embarrass someone.humiliationThe act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.humiliative(grammar) Serving to lower one's own or another's status.humiliatrix(BDSM) A dominatrix who specialises in humiliation.humistratinA particular steroid glycoside.hummingbirdAny of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.humongously(informal) In a humongous manner.humoresquesplural of humoresquehumorlesslyIn a humorless manner; lacking levity or humor.humorsomely(archaic) Pleasantly; humorously.humouristicBritish spelling of humoristic.humourously(UK, Canada, uncommon, nonstandard) Alternative spelling of humorously.humpability(slang, vulgar, rare) fuckabilityhunchbackedHaving an abnormally curved or hunched backhundredaire(humorous) Somebody whose wealth is greater than one hundred dollars (or the local currency).hundredfoldMultiplied by a hundred.hundredthly(rare) In the hundredth place; hundredth in a row.hungchaoite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing boron, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.hungeringlyWith hunger or yearning.huntsperson(rare) A huntsman or huntswoman.hurdlemakerA maker of hurdles (movable frames of wattle etc.).hurdleworksplural of hurdleworkhurriednessThe state of being hurried.hurtabilityThe quality of being hurtable; susceptibility to hurt.hurtfulnessThe property of being hurtful.hurtleberrySynonym of whortleberry.husbandableCapable of being husbanded (having resources managed for economic use), suitable for husbandry.husbandhoodThe condition of being a husbandhusbandland(historical) The landholding of a husbandman, that is, a manorial tenant.husbandlessWithout a husband.husbandlikeResembling a husband.husbandshipThe role or status of a husbandhushpuppiesplural of hushpuppyhyacinthineOf the colour of a hyacinth (either the gem or the flower); reddish-gold (chiefly with reference to hair).hyaladherinAny hyaluronan-binding protein.hyalescence(rare) The process of becoming, or the state of being, transparent like glass.hyalinelikeResembling or characteristic of hyaline.hyalinocyte(cytology) An agranular haemocyte containing a central nucleus and little cytoplasm.hyalography(obsolete) The art of writing or engraving on glass using a hyalograph.hyaloiditisSynonym of hyalitis.hyalophagiaAlternative form of hyalophagy.hyaloplasmsplural of hyaloplasmhyalotekite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing aluminum, barium, beryllium, boron, calcium, chlorine, copper, fluorine, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.hyaluronate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of hyaluronic acid.hyalurosome(biology) An organelle that releases hyaluronic acidhybernationObsolete spelling of hibernation.hybocarpone(organic chemistry) A particular cytotoxic naphthazarin derivative.hybridationhybridizationhybridicityhybridism, hybridity, hybridness; in particular, the degree thereof.hybridisingpresent participle and gerund of hybridisehybridizingpresent participle and gerund of hybridizehydatidosis(pathology) An infection by the larvae of the canine tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus.hydatiduria(pathology) The presence of hydatid cysts in the urinehydatoscopy(rare) Divination by interpreting rainwater. Omens are drawn from the various formations and sizes of rain puddles, and bowls of rainwater are gazed upon until clairvoyant visions appear on the surface of the water, or in the mind's eye. This is considered in some cases to be more important than hydromancy because rain has fallen from the heavens, making it sacred.hydralazine(pharmacology) A direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant used to treat hypertension by acting as a vasodilator primarily in arteries and arterioles.hydrangenol(organic chemistry) A dihydroisocoumarin found in Hydrangea macrophylla.hydrargirieObsolete form of hydrargyrum.hydrargyral(obsolete) Relating to the chemical element mercury, or hydrargyrum.hydrargyriamercury poisoninghydrargyronObsolete form of hydrargyrum.hydrargyrum(chemistry, medicine) Mercury (chemical element).hydrationalRelating to hydration.hydraulicalArchaic form of hydraulic.hydraulicksObsolete form of hydraulics.hydrauliconAn ancient musical instrument, the water organ.hydrazidine(chemistry) any compound derived from a carboxylic acid by replacing the carbonyl group with =NNH₂ and the hydroxyl group with -NHNH₂ (or substituted forms of both)hydrazinium(inorganic chemistry) The univalent cation N₂H₅⁺ formed by protonation of hydrazinehydrazonoicOf or pertaining to hydrazonoic acids or their derivativeshydrazonoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any univalent radical, of general formula R₂N-N=C(R)-O-, derived from a hydrazonoic acidhydriatrist(dated) hydrotherapisthydrobiosid(zoology) Any caddis fly in the family Hydrobiosidae.hydroborane(dated, inorganic chemistry) Any borane that has more hydrogen atoms than another that has the same number of boron atomshydroborate(inorganic chemistry) Any of several anions containing hydrogen bound to boron, especially the simplest one BH₄⁻; any salt or complex containing such an anionhydrobromic(chemistry) Composed of hydrogen and bromine.hydrocarbon(organic chemistry) A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.hydrocarbyl(organic chemistry) Any univalent radical, derived from a hydrocarbon, such as methyl or phenyl.hydrocaulus(zoology) The hollow stem of a hydrozoanhydrochoric(botany) Having seeds that are dispersed by waterhydrocodone(pharmacology) A habit-forming compound that is derived from codeine and is administered in the form of its bitartrate C₁₈H₂₁NO₃·C₄H₆O₆ usually in combination with other drugs (as acetaminophen) as an analgesic or antitussive.hydrocolpos(medicine) A condition characterised by a distended, fluid-filled vaginal cavity.hydrocoolerAny of various devices for cooling produce by means of chilled water.hydrocopterAn amphibious catamaran propelled by an aircraft engine.hydrocracksthird-person singular simple present indicative of hydrocrackhydrocutionThe situation where blood vessels dilated by the heat contract suddenly, when cold water is applied to the skin, leading to cardiac arrest.hydrocyanicOf or pertaining to hydrocyanic acid or its compoundshydrofectedinfected via hydrofectionhydrofining(chemistry) A chemical engineering process in which hydrocarbons are hydrogenated and desulfurized catalytically as part of oil refininghydroflight(sports, recreation) Ellipsis of hydroflight sports.hydrofluate(chemistry, archaic) A salt of hydrofluoric acid and a basehydroformedMade by hydroforming.hydroformer(organic chemistry) The industrial plant in which hydroforming takes placehydrogamousOf or pertaining to hydrogamyhydrogarnet(mineralogy) Any mineral based on a garnet in which one or more silicate anions are replaced by hydroxylshydrogenase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of a substrate by the reversible oxidation of hydrogen.hydrogenate(chemistry, transitive) To treat something, or react something, with hydrogen; especially to react an unsaturated fat with hydrogen, in the presence of a nickel catalyst, to produce a harder saturated fat.hydrogenian(mineralogy) Containing hydrogen atoms (in place of another element).hydrogenide(chemistry, archaic) A hydride.hydrogenise(transitive, British spelling, dated) Alternative spelling of hydrogenize.hydrogenite(inorganic chemistry) A dry mixture of chemicals that produces hydrogen upon the addition of waterhydrogenium(obsolete) Hydrogen, especially when formerly considered as a metal.hydrogenize(transitive, chemistry, dated) to hydrogenatehydrogenousof, related to, or containing hydrogenhydrogliderA kind of boat driven by an air propeller.hydrography(nautical) The scientific measurement and description of the physical features and conditions of navigable waters and the shoreline.hydrohaemia(obsolete) hydraemiahydrohalide(chemistry) Any compound or complex formed by reaction with a hydrogen halidehydrohalite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium.hydroiodide(chemistry) A compound of hydroiodic acid with an organic basehydrolockedhaving the hydrolock conditionhydrologistSomeone who is skilled in or practises hydrology.hydrolysate(chemistry) Any product of a hydrolysis reaction.hydrolyzateAlternative form of hydrolysate.hydrolyzingpresent participle and gerund of hydrolyzehydromancerOne who practices hydromancy.hydromancieArchaic form of hydromancy.hydromaniac(archaic) A fervent teetotaler.hydromanticOf or pertaining to hydromancy.hydromantieArchaic form of hydromancy.hydromedusaThe South American snake-necked turtle (Hydromedusa tectifera).hydrometeorRain, snow and other precipitation products of the condensation of atmospheric water vapourhydrometersplural of hydrometerhydrometricconcerning or applying hydrometryhydrometrid(entomology) Any member of the family Hydrometridae (water measurers or marsh treaders).hydrominingSynonym of hydraulic mining.hydromodifyTo subject to hydromodificationhydromorphy(soil science) The condition of being saturated with waterhydromyelia(medicine) A disorder with excessive cerebrospinal fluid accumulation within the spinal cord.hydromyelicExhibiting or relating to hydromyelia.hydronasticOf or relating to hydronasty.hydronation(chemistry) The formation of a complex with hydrogenhydropathicRelating to or offering hydropathy.hydropectinA hydrated form of pectinhydropelvicRelating to, or exhibiting hydropelvishydropelvisThe presence of water (normally urine) in the renal pelvishydroperiodThe period of time during which a wetland is covered by water.hydroperoxy(inorganic chemistry) The univalent radical H-O-O- derived from hydrogen peroxidehydrophiine(zoology) Any sea snake of the subfamily Hydrophiinaehydrophiliaaffinity for waterhydrophilic(physics, chemistry) Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.hydrophilid(zoology) Any of the water beetles of the family Hydrophilidae.hydrophilin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins, present in some yeasts, that prevents cell death during desiccationhydrophobia(pathology) An aversion to water, as a symptom of rabies; the disease of rabies itself.hydrophobicOf, or having, hydrophobia (rabies).hydrophobin(biochemistry) Any of a class of small, cysteine-rich proteins that are expressed only by filamentous fungi, known for their capability of forming a hydrophobic coating on the surface of an objecthydrophonesplural of hydrophonehydrophonicBy means of a hydrophone.hydrophytesplural of hydrophytehydrophyticRelating to hydrophytes.hydrophyton(biology) A branched structure that supports the zooids in colonial hydrozoa.hydropillarA water tower taking the form of a single high pillar, rather than an exterior truss structure.hydroplanedsimple past and past participle of hydroplanehydroplanesplural of hydroplanehydroplasmaThe liquid part of protoplasmhydroponicsThe cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution rather than in the soil.hydroponistA person who cultivates plants using hydroponics.hydropotist(dated) Synonym of hydropot.hydroptilid(zoology) Any caddis fly in the family Hydroptilidae.hydrorhizaeplural of hydrorhizahydrorhizalRelating to a hydrorhizahydrosalinePertaining to water containing dissolved mineral saltshydroscopicMisspelling of hygroscopic.hydroseededSeeded by hydroseeding.hydroseederA machine that carries out hydroseeding.hydrosilane(chemistry) Any of a class of compounds in which one or more hydrogen atoms of a silane are replaced by alkyl groupshydrosphereAll the liquid waters of the Earth or another astronomical body, as distinguished from the land and the gases of the atmosphere.hydrospringA mechanical device that performs a similar function to a spring, using hydraulic fluid to provide superior damping.hydrostable(chemistry) stable in the presence of waterhydrostasishydrostatic equilibriumhydrostatic(physics) Of or relating to hydrostatics.hydrosuture(surgery) A suture within the aqueous humour of the eyehydrosystemA hydrological system (system of water management)hydrotacticRelating to hydrotaxishydrothecaeplural of hydrothecahydrothecalRelating to the hydrotheca.hydrothecasplural of hydrothecahydrothorax(medicine) The presence of serous fluid (liquid) in the pleural cavity.hydrotropic(biology) exhibiting hydrotropismhydroureterdistension of the ureter with urine, due to an obstructionhydroxamate(organic chemistry) A hydroxylamine compound containing a CONOH group, often serving as chelating agents.hydroxamide(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of an amide R-CO-NH-OHhydroxilaseMisspelling of hydroxylase.hydroximate(organic chemistry) A cyclic compound, similar to a lactone, derived from an oximehydroxonium(chemistry) The cation obtained by reacting a proton with water - H₃O⁺; hydronium.hydroxyacidAlternative form of hydroxy acid.hydroxyacyl(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of an acyl radicalhydroxyaryl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any hydroxy derivative of an aryl radicalhydroxylase(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of compounds by the introduction of hydroxyl groups.hydroxylate(organic chemistry) To introduce a hydroxyl group into a compound.hydroxylian(mineralogy) Describing any mineral that whose components have free hydroxyl groupshydroxymateMisspelling of hydroxamate.hydroxyurea(organic chemistry) The hydroxylated derivative of urea, NH₂CO-NHOH, used as an antineoplastic drug; any N- or O- derivative of this compoundhydroxyuriaMisspelling of hydroxyurea.hydroxyzine(pharmacology) A first-generation antihistamine of the piperazine class, used as an antihistamine, antiemetic, anxiolytic, and weak analgesic.hyetography(archaic) The science or description of the geographical distribution of rainfall.hyetologist(rare) Someone who studies rain.hyfrecationThe use of a hyfrecator.hygiologistOne who studies hygiology.hygrochasicExhibiting or relating to hygrochasy.hygrocolous(ecology) That has a moist habitathygrographsplural of hygrographhygrographyThe design, construction and use of hygrographshygrometersplural of hygrometerhygrometricOf or pertaining to hygrometryhygromycineAlternative form of hygromycin.hygropetric(zoology) Requiring a habitat of a thin layer of water covering a rock surface.hygrophobiaAn aversion to moisture or dampness.hygrophytesplural of hygrophytehygrophyticOf or relating to hygrophytes.hygroscopic(physical chemistry, botany) Readily taking up and retaining water, especially from the atmosphere.hygrotacticRelating to hygrotaxishylarchical(obsolete, philosophy, rare) Presiding over matter.hyleticallyIn terms of hyletics.hylogenesis(philosophy) The origin of matter.hylomorphicPertaining to hylomorphism.hylopathismThe belief that all matter is sentient in some form.hylopathistOne who believes in hylopathism.hylophagousThat feeds on woodhylozoisticOf or relating to hylozoism.hymecromone4-methylumbelliferone, a choleretic and antispasmodic drug.hymenectomy(surgery) Surgical excision of the hymen.hymenoceridAny shrimp of the family Hymenoceridae.hymenophore(mycology) The part of a fungus fruiting body which produces spore-bearing cells.hymenopodid(zoology) Any mantis in the family Hymenopodidae.hymenopteraplural of hymenopteronhymenostomeAny member of the order Hymenostomatida of ciliate protozoa.hymnographyThe art of composing hymns.hymnologistA composer or compiler of hymns; one versed in hymnology.hymnwritingThe composition of hymns.hyocephalid(zoology) Any insect in the family Hyocephalidae.hyomandibleAlternative form of hyomandibula.hyopalatine(anatomy) Relating to the hyoid and palatine boneshyoplastron(anatomy) The second lateral plate in the plastron of turtles.hyosciamineMisspelling of hyoscyamine.hyoscyamine(biochemistry, pharmacology) A poisonous alkaloid present in henbane that is the stereoisomer of atropine, with similar properties to hyoscine, and used medicinally to treat abdominal pain and similar conditions.hypallacticOf or pertaining to the hypallage.hypaphorine(organic chemistry) An indole alkaloid, present in the fungus Pisolithus tinctorius in family Sclerodermataceae, that controls the elongation rate of root hairs.hyparterial(anatomy) Situated below an artery; applied especially to the branches of the bronchi branching off below the point where the pulmonary artery crosses the bronchus.hyperabduct(anatomy) To abduct beyond the normal range of motion.hyperacidicExcessively acidichyperactionexcessive action, as of a biological systemhyperactivehaving an increased state of activityhyperacuitysensory performance finer than the receptor grainhyperacusia(medicine) Hyperacusis.hyperacusicOf, pertaining to, or suffering from hyperacusishyperacusis(medicine) A heightened sensitivity to some sounds, especially extremely loud noises.hyperadduct(anatomy) To adduct beyond the normal range of motion.hyperaspist(obsolete) One who holds a shield over another; a defender.hyperauthorAn author of hyperfictionhyperbaryon(physics) The hyperon form of a baryonhyperbatonsplural of hyperbatonhyperbolickObsolete form of hyperbolic.hyperbolicsThe use of hyperbole.hyperbolide(astronomy) Synonym of superbolide.hyperbolike(mathematics) Having topological properties that are equivalent to the existence of a hyperbolic structure.hyperboliseAlternative form of hyperbolize.hyperbolism(uncountable) The use of hyperbolehyperbolistOne who uses hyperbole; an exaggerator.hyperbolize(intransitive, now rare) To exaggerate, use hyperbole.hyperboloidA particular surface in three-dimensional Euclidean space, the graph of a quadratic with all three variables squared and their coefficients not all of the same sign.hyperborean(Greek mythology, usually capitalised) One of a race of people living in the extreme north, beyond the north wind.hyperbouliaAlternative form of hyperbulia.hyperbullet(chess, Internet) Chess played at an extremely fast time control, with each side getting 30 seconds total or less to make all their moves.hyperburneran afterburner unit on a turbine engine that also functions as a ramjet enginehypercapnea(medicine) Misspelling of hypercapnia.hypercapnia(medicine, pathology) The condition of abnormally elevated carbon dioxide in the blood.hypercapnicExhibiting or relating to hypercapnia.hypercarbia(pathology) the condition of having an abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the bloodhypercarbicRelating to hypercarbiahypercarnalExtremely carnal.hypercasualExtremely casual.hyperchargeTo charge very powerfully (often in sci-fi)hypercircleSynonym of hypercycle.hypercleverExtremely clever.hyperclique(mathematics) An item set containing items that are strongly correlated with each other.hypercoiledExcessively coiled (typically of an umbilical cord)hypercolourAlternative form of hypercolor.hypercolumn(anatomy) An array of orientation columns in the visual cortexhyperconvex(mathematics) Of a metric space: injective.hypercosmic(rare) Extraordinarily cosmic; that which truly transcends the very cosmos; supercosmic.hypercriticA carping or unduly censorious critic.hypercuboid(geometry) An analog of a cuboid in four or more dimensionshypercurvedMore curved than normalhypercyclicOf or relating to hypercycles.hyperdatingFinding romantic dates by means of the Internet; e-dating.hyperdegree(mathematics) The property of a number shared with another number with which it is hyperarithmetical.hyperdipsia(medicine) excessive thirsthyperdirect(physiology) Describing the pathway from the cortex to the globus pallidus via the subthalamus and bypassing the striatumhyperdontia(pathology) The condition of having teeth that appear in addition to the regular number of teeth.hyperdorism(linguistics, Hellenics) A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Doric Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Doric Greek.hyperechoicOf high echogenicity.hyperedited(genetics, of nucleic acid) Excessively editedhyperemesis(pathology) Severe and excessive vomiting.hyperemeticOf or relating to hyperemesis.hyperemizedModified by hyperemiahyperexposeTo submit to hyperexposurehyperextend(medicine, transitive) To extend a joint beyond its normal position in a way that stresses the ligaments, often causing injuryhyperfinite(mathematics) Both finite and approximately finite dimensionalhyperfixateTo completely obsess or be absorbed in a subject or hobby to a point where a person appears to completely tune out their surroundings and where the person repeatedly returns to said subject or material; to have a hyperfixation.hyperflexedflexed by hyperflexionhyperfluentExtremely fluent.hyperfolded(biochemistry, of a protein) Having one or more hyperfoldshyperforage(biology) To forage hyperactively.hyperforest(mathematics) A related group of hypertreeshyperformalVery highly formal; formal for formality's sake.hyperfusionIncreased perfusion of blood through an organhypergalaxy(astronomy, rare) A system that consists of an enormous galaxy accompanied by multiple, smaller satellite galaxies, often elliptical, such as the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxy.hypergamistA person who practices hypergamy.hypergamousOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting hypergamy.hypergelastSomeone who laughs excessively.hypergenderRelating to or exhibiting strict adherence to one's traditional gender role or gender stereotypes.hypergeusiaA taste disorder in which the sense of taste is abnormally heightenedhypergeusicExhibiting, or relating to, hypergeusia.hyperghetto(sociology) a severely impoverished and anomic ghetto whose inhabitants are mostly working-class people of a specific ethnic minority, without any significant presence of wealthier stratahyperglobalCharacteristic of hyperglobalismhypergraphyA key method of Lettrism that merges poetry with visual arts.hypergrowthExtremely rapid growthhypergypsic(soil science) Mostly composed of gypsumhyperhalineSynonym of hypersaline.hyperhelium(physics) A nuclear complex formed from a helium nucleus by replacement of a neutron by a hyperonhyperiidean(zoology) Any amphipod of the suborder Hyperiidea.hyperimmuneThat causes, or is associated with, an extreme immune responsehyperinduce(biochemistry) To induce (a biochemical material) excessivelyhyperinosis(archaic, medicine) A condition of the blood, characterized by an abnormally large amount of fibrin, as in many inflammatory diseases.hyperinoticRelating to hyperinosis.hyperinteseMisspelling of hyperintense.hyperionism(linguistics, Hellenics) A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Ionic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Ionic Greek.hyperiopsid(zoology) Any amphipod in the family Hyperiopsidae.hyperkagomeA three-dimensional pattern of linked triangleshyperkahlerAlternative form of hyperkähler.hyperknesis(medicine) An increase in itch sensation compared to the amount of itch which would normally be expected from a given stimulus.hyperlaxityExtreme laxity.hyperledgerA distributed ledger of blockchainshyperlethalMore than usually lethalhyperlinear(dermatology) Having unusually pronounced creases marking the skin.hyperlinkedsimple past and past participle of hyperlinkhyperlucent(of an X-ray image) Less dense than normalhypermarketA shop combining elements of a department store and a supermarket.hypermastiaThe presence of extra mammary glands.hypermatrix(mathematics) A generalization of a matrix to a multidimensional arrayhypermatureHighly mature; having reached a late stage of maturity or development.hypermediumAny medium, such as hypertext, consisting of linked interactive elements, often with multimedia aspects.hypermetria(ophthalmology) Dysmetria in which the patient tends to overshoot the intended target.hypermetricHaving or relating to any syllables that are in a line beyond what the meter calls for.hypermilingDriving a motor vehicle slowly so as to maximize fuel efficiency.hypermnesia(psychology) An elevated level of memory recall.hypermnesicExhibiting or relating to hypermnesia.hypermnesisAlternative form of hypermnesia.hypermobile(medicine, anatomy) Exhibiting hypermobility; able to move further than usual, as of joints.hypermodernExtremely modern, bordering on the futuristic.hypermodestExtremely modest.hypermodule(mathematics) A module over a hyperringhypermotileAbnormally or excessively motile.hypermucoidMore than normally mucoid / mucoushypermuscle(chiefly in the plural, rare, anatomy) An extremely large, strong muscle.hypermutantAn organism resulting from hypermutation.hypermutase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses hypermutationhypermutateTo cause or to undergo hypermutation.hypermyopiaSynonym of hyperopia.hypernumber(mathematics) A kind of number more complex than a hypercomplex number.hypernymousSynonym of hypernymic.hyperobjectA thing that is so global that its effects can generally only be felt in parts, spread across time and space.hyperoctantSynonym of orthant.hyperoxemia(medicine) A high level of oxygen in the blood.hyperoxemic(medicine) Relating to, or afflicted with, hyperoxemia.hyperpathia(medicine) An abnormally exaggerated response to a painful stimulushyperpepsia(medicine, dated) Dyspepsia characterized by an excess of chlorides in the gastric juice, without an excess of free hydrochloric acid.hyperpeptic(medicine, dated) Relating to, or having, hyperpepsia.hyperphagiaSynonym of polyphagia (“excessive appetite for food”).hyperphagic(pathology) Of or pertaining to hyperphagiahyperphasia(pathology) excessive speechhyperphiliaexcessive sexual inclination or desirehyperphonon(physics) Synonym of hypervibration.hyperphoriaphysical misalignment of the two eyes so that one eye is set higher in the head than the otherhyperphoricRelating to hyperphoria.hyperplanarRelating to hyperplanes.hyperplasia(medicine) An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to increased number of cells.hyperplasicRelating to hyperplasiahyperplasma(science fiction, rare) Very advanced and powerful plasma; superplasma.hyperplastyAlternative form of hyperplasia.hyperplexedsimple past and past participle of hyperplexhyperploidyThe condition of being hyperploid.hyperpnoeicAlternative form of hyperpneic.hyperpoetryPoetry written in a hypertext medium.hyperpolice(transitive) To police to an extreme and oppressive degree.hyperporousExcessively poroushyperpurismExtreme purism.hyperpuristExtremely purist.hyperpycnalHaving a greater densityhyperracialHighly or excessively racial.hyperracismExtreme racism.hyperracistExtremely racist.hyperradial(mathematics) Relating to a hyperradiushyperradius(geometry) The radius of a hyperspherehyperreaderOne who reads and interacts with hypertext.hyperrotate(anatomy) To rotate beyond the normal range of motion.hypersalineHaving an abnormally high salinityhyperscalar(mathematics) A generalisation of a scalar in a higher dimension.hypersexistExtremely sexist.hypersexualExcessively interested in sex.hypersignalAn abnormally large signalhypersocialExtremely social.hypersomnia(medicine, pathology) Excessive sleepiness.hypersonicsThe study and development of hypersonic propulsion, and hypersonic aerodynamics.hyperspacesplural of hyperspacehypersphere(sports) A zorb; the act of zorbing, entering a zorbing ball, strapping into a harness, and rolling down a hill.hyperstableUnusually stablehyperstatic(physics) statically indeterminatehypersthene(mineralogy) An inosilicate that is an orthorhombic pyroxene.hyperstress(psychology) Excessive stress.hyperstringA higher-dimensional superstringhypertapper(video games) A person who uses hypertapping.hypertensor(pharmacology) An agent that tends to cause hypertension; a vasopressor.hypertextedconverted to hypertext formathyperthesis(linguistics, phonology) A form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.hyperthetic(linguistics) Exhibiting hyperthesis, long-distance metathesis.hyperthymiaA personality type characterized by an excessively positive disposition similar to, but more stable than hypomania. This temperament generally describes a person with high energy and enthusiasm for life activities, as opposed to dysthymia.hyperthymicHaving, or pertaining to, hyperthymia.hypertoniasplural of hypertoniahypertoroidAn N-dimensional equivalent to a toroidal, given N being a positive integer greater than 3.hypertravel(science fiction) travel through hyperspacehypertriton(physics) A nuclear complex composed of a proton, a neutron and any hyperon.hypertrophy(countable, medicine) An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its individual cells.hypertropia(pathology) A form of strabismus in which one eye points upward.hypertropicMisspelling of hypertrophic.hypertumourAlternative spelling of hypertumor.hyperuremiaThe presence of excessive urea in the blood.hyperuremicRelating to hyperuremiahypervalent(chemistry) having a higher than normal valencehyperverbalHighly verbal; tending to talk very much.hypervertex(graph theory) The equivalent of a graph's vertex in a hypergraph.hypervisualVery highly visual.hypervolume(geometry) A volume in more than three dimensions.hyperwriterA writer of hypertext.hypesthesiaAlternative spelling of hypoesthesia.hypesthesicAlternative form of hypoesthesic.hyphenationThe inclusion of hyphens; especially, the correct locations of hyphens.hyphomycete(mycology) Any of a group of fungi imperfecti that lack fruiting bodies.hyphopodialRelating to the hyphopodium.hyphopodium(biology) A hypha, in some ectoparasitic fungi, having a haustoriumhypnofetishA paraphilia in which a person is aroused by the idea of being hypnotized into submission.hypnogenousInducing sleep.hypnologistsomeone versed in hypnology.hypnopaediaTeaching (or learning) by subconscious means.hypnopaedicOf or pertaining to hypnopaedia.hypnophobiaThe fear of falling asleep.hypnophobicExhibiting or relating to hypnophobia.hypnopompicRelating to the state of consciousness before becoming completely awake.hypnotisticRelating to hypnotism.hypnotizingpresent participle and gerund of hypnotizehypnozygoteA zygotic cyst.hypoacidity(pathology) The condition of having less than the normal amount of acidity in the stomachhypoadrenalRelating to hypoadrenalismhypoalgesiaA decreased sensitivity to painful stimuli.hypoalgesicOf or pertaining to hypoalgesia.hypoanxiousLess than normally anxioushypoarousalA reduced level of arousal, typically paralysis in the presence of a threat.hypoblasticof, or relating to the hypoblasthypobromite(inorganic chemistry) any salt or ester of hypobromous acidhypobromousOf or pertaining to hypobromous acid.hypocaloricthat is low in dietary calorieshypocarpium(botany) An enlarged fleshy structure that forms below the fruit, from the receptacle or hypanthium.hypocentral(geology) Of or pertaining to the hypocentre of an earthquake.hypochloric(dated, now usually deprecated) Synonym of hypochlorous.hypochondre(obsolete, anatomy) The hypochondrium.hypochondryDated form of hypochondria.hypochordalventral to the spinal cordhypochorismMisspelling of hypocorism.hypochromia(pathology) hypochromic anemiahypochromic(physics, chemistry) Describing a decrease in the intensity of a spectral band due to a change in the molecular environmenthypoconulid(dentistry) The distal cusp of a lower molar.hypocorismsplural of hypocorismhypocorrect(grammar) Not completely correct; nonstandard.hypocrellin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of pigments present in the parasitic fungus Hypocrella bambusaehypocrisiesplural of hypocrisyhypocristid(dentistry) A cristid on the posterolabial side of the tooth.hypocritely(archaic) hypocriticallyhypocycloid(geometry) Synonym of epicycloid.hypodactylyThe presence of fewer than the usual number of fingers or toes; oligodactyly.hypodensity(medicine) An area of an X-ray image that is less dense than normal, or than the surrounding areashypodermicsplural of hypodermichypodermous(obsolete) hypodermichypodescentThe practice of classifying a child of mixed race ancestry into the less socially dominant of the parents' races.hypodiploid(genetics) Having fewer than the diploid number of chromosomeshypodynamia(pathology) A diminution of a person's strength or powerhypodynamic(physiology) Describing a decrease in both blood pressure and pulse pressurehypoelasticLess than normally elastichypoellipse(geometry) A superellipse with an exponent (shape parameter) smaller than that of the ellipse, i.e. less than two.hypoendemic(medicine) That has a low incidence in an areahypoenhance(transitive) To produce hypoenhancement.hypofertileLess than normally fertilehypofrontal(medicine) Of or relating to hypofrontality.hypogastric(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the hypogastrium.hypogenesis(pathology) A congenital defect characterized by underdevelopment of parts or organs of the body.hypogenetic(pathology) Relating to hypogenesis.hypoglaucinA particular steroid glycoside.hypoglossal(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the area under the tongue.hypoglossus(neuroanatomy) Alternative form of hypoglossal nerve.hypoglycineAlternative form of hypoglycin.hypogonadalOf or pertaining to a defect of the reproductive system which results in lack of function of the gonads (ovaries or testes).hypogonadicRelating to hypogonadismhypogravityThe presence of an apparently decreased gravitational field (such as in an aircraft following a parabolic path)hypohaploidHaving less than the haploid complement of chromosomes.hypohedoniaAbnormal reduction in the ability to derive pleasure from usually pleasurable activitieshypohyaline(geology) Partly glassy.hypointense(especially of an image) Less than usually intensehypokalemia(biology, medicine) The condition of having an abnormally low concentration of potassium ions in the blood (below the reference range).hypokalemicHaving a low percentage of potassium in one's blood.hypokaluriaAlternative form of hypokaliuria.hypoketosis(pathology) An abnormally low level of ketones in the bloodhypoketotic(pathology) Pertaining to hypoketosishypokinesia(pathology) Slowed or diminished movement of the body.hypokinesis(pathology) Diminished power of movement; hypomotilityhypokineticOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting hypokinesishypolimnialRelating to the hypolimnionhypolimnion(geography) The perpetually cold layer of water that lies beneath the thermocline of a thermally stratified lake.hypolipemia(pathology) A low concentration of lipid in the bloodhypolipemicOf or pertaining to hypolipemiahypolobated(cytology) Less than normally lobatedhypolymnionThe bottom layer of a liquid body, usually used in reference to a reservoir or similar body.hypomorphic(genetics, of a mutation) causing a partial loss of gene function.hypomutableLess than normally mutablehypomutatedLess than usually mutatedhypomutator(genetics) Any agent that causes hypomutationhyponeuston(biology) All the organisms that live just beneath the surface of the waterhyponitrite(inorganic chemistry) The oxyanion of nitrogen NO⁻ derived from hyponitrous acid; any salt containing this anionhyponitrousOf or pertaining to hyponitrous acid or its derivativeshyponychialRelating to the hyponychium.hyponychium(anatomy) The thickened epithelium beneath a nail or claw.hypoosmolarOf or pertaining to hypoosmolarity.hypopharynx(anatomy) bottom part of the pharynx, the part of the throat that connects to the esophagushypophreniaSynonym of intellectual disability.hypophrenicRelating to hypophrenia.hypophysealAlternative spelling of hypophysial.hypophysialOf or pertaining to the hypophysis (the pituitary gland).hypoplactic(mathematics) Analogous to plactic, generalized to the theory of noncommutative symmetric functions.hypoplasiasplural of hypoplasiahypoplasticof, or pertaining to hypoplasia or hypoplasty.hypopleural(entomology) Of or pertaining to the hypopleuron.hypopleuron(entomology) Synonym of meron.hypoproteicContaining a reduced (or insufficient) amount of proteinhypoptychid(zoology) Any member of the family Hypoptychidae of gasterosteiform fish.hypopyrexiaAn unusually low body temperaturehyporhachis(ornithology) The stem of an aftershaft.hyposceniumA low wall in front of the stage of an Ancient Greek theatre.hypospadiac(medicine) Relating to hypospadias.hypospadias(anatomy) A congenital condition in males in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis.hypospermia(pathology) An unusually low ejaculate volumehyposphenalRelating to a hyposphenehyposplenicRelating to, or afflicted with hyposplenismhypostasiseAlternative form of hypostasize.hypostasize(transitive) To hypostatize.hypostatiseAlternative form of hypostatize.hypostatize(transitive) To attribute actual or personal existence to.hyposternum(archaic, zoology, anatomy) The hypoplastron.hyposthenia(medicine, dated) weakness; subnormal strengthhypostomialOf or pertaining to the hypostome.hypostomium(botany) The region immediately anterior of a stomiumhypostrophe(medicine, obsolete) The act of a patient turning himself or herself.hyposulfate(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of dithionate.hyposulfite(inorganic chemistry) The SO₂²⁻ oxyanion; any salt containing this ion.hypotaurine(organic chemistry) An amino sulfinic acid that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of taurinehypoteloricRelating to hypotelorismhypotension(medicine, cardiology) The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure.hypotensiveRelating to hypotension (low blood pressure).hypothalamiplural of hypothalamushypothallicRelating to a hypothallus.hypothallus(botany) The outgrowth of hyphae from under the margin of the thallus of a crustose lichen, connecting the island-like areoles into a single lichen.hypothecaryOf, pertaining to, or arising from hypothecation, the pledging of property or mortgage as surety for a loanhypothecate(transitive) To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.hypotheciumThe layer of hyphal tissue directly beneath the theciumhypothenuseDated form of hypotenuse.hypothermalInvolving extremely low temperatures.hypothermia(pathology) Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.hypothermicAffected by hypothermia; having an abnormally low body temperature.hypothesiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of hypothesize.hypothesistOne who proposes or supports a hypothesis.hypothesize(ambitransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.hypothetickObsolete form of hypothetic.hypothetiseAlternative form of hypothesize.hypothetistAlternative form of hypothesist.hypothetizeAlternative form of hypothesize.hypothyroidof or pertaining to hypothyroidismhypotrophicRelating to or exhibiting hypotrophy.hypotyposis(rhetoric) A vivid, picturesque description of scenes or events.hypoviscousNot viscous enough (to serve a particular purpose properly).hypovolemia(pathology) A state of decreased blood plasma volume.hypovolemicOf, pertaining to hypovolemia, or characterized by low volume of blood in the circulatory system; as hypovolemic shock.hypoxanthinDated form of hypoxanthine.hypoxicallyIn terms of, or by means of, hypoxia.hypselodonthaving teeth that are continuously growinghypsochromehypsochromichypsography(sciences) The data present in contour lines; measurement of altitude or depth versus area.hypsometricOf or pertaining to hypsometry (measuring elevation relative to sea level)hypsophobiaFear of heights.hypusinatedsimple past and past participle of hypusinatehyrcanosideA particular steroid glycoside.hysteralgia(medicine) neuralgic pain in the uterushysteralgicOf or relating to hysteralgia.hysteranthy(botany) The condition of being hysteranthous.hystericize(transitive, psychoanalysis) To make hysterical.hysterickalObsolete form of hysterical.hysteroceleA hernia of the uterus.hysterogeny(obsolete) hysteriahysterogramA diagnostic image produced by hysterography.hysterology(linguistics) hysteron proteronhysteropexy(surgery) The fixation of a misplaced or abnormally movable uterus.hysterotome(surgery) A special knife used in hysterectomy.hysterotomy(surgery) The surgical procedure of making an incision in the uterus, commonly combined with a laparotomy during a caesarean section.hystoricallObsolete form of historical.hythergraph(climatology) A plotted graph showing the relationships between precipitation and temperature.
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