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haemadynamometerAlternative form of hemadynamometer.haemaglutinationMisspelling of haemagglutination.haemangiofibroma(pathology) A fibrous haemangiomahaemangiogenesisAlternative form of hemangiogenesis.haemangiomatosisAlternative form of hemangiomatosis.haemangiosarcomaAlternative form of hemangiosarcoma.haematochemistryAlternative form of hematochemistry.haematocytometerAlternative form of hemocytometer.haematoglobulineAlternative form of hemoglobin.haematologicallyAlternative form of hematologically.haematomyelopore(medicine, pathology) formation of pores in the spinal cord due to hemorrhagehaematopathologyAlternative form of hematopathology.haematoporphyriaAlternative spelling of hematoporphyria.haematoporphyrin(biochemistry) haematoinhaematoprotozoanAlternative form of hematoprotozoan.haemochromatosis(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hemochromatosis.haemochromometer(historical) An apparatus for estimating the amount of hemoglobin in blood, by comparing it with a solution of known strength and of normal colour.haemocoagulationAlternative form of hemocoagulation.haemocoagulativeRelating to, or causing haemocoagulationhaemocytologicalAlternative form of hemocytological.haemodynamically(British spelling) With regard to haemodynamicshaemoflagellatesplural of haemoflagellatehaemoglobinaemiaAlternative form of hemoglobinemia.haemohistioblast(cytology) The presumed reticuloendothelial cell that differentiates to form all blood cellshaemomonochorialDescribing a haemochorial placenta in which only a single layer of trophoblast tissue separates the mother's and foetal bloodhaemopathologistAlternative form of hemopathologist.haemopericardiumAlternative form of hemopericardium.haemopoieticallyAlternative form of hemopoietically.haemoproteinuricAlternative form of haematoproteinuric.haemorheologicalAlternative form of hemorheological.haemorrhagicallyAlternative form of hemorrhagically.haemosiderinuriaAlternative form of hemosiderinuria.haemosiderophageAlternative form of hemosiderophage.haemotransfusionAlternative spelling of hemotransfusion.hagiographicallyIn the manner of a hagiographyhaliclonadiamine(organic chemistry) An antimicrobial alkaloid found in marine sponges of the genus HaliclonahallucinogenesisThe formation of hallucinations.hallucinogenlikeResembling or characteristic of a hallucinogen.haloacetonitrile(organic chemistry) Any halogenated derivative of acetonitrilehaloalkaliphilicAdapted to saline and alkaline conditionshalochalcogenate(inorganic chemistry) A salt or ester of a variant of a chalcogenate, where one oxygen atom is replaced by a halogen.halofluorination(chemistry) The addition of fluorine and another halogen to a molecule.halomethylketone(organic chemistry) Any ketone that has at least one halomethyl grouphaloneutrophilicAdapted to saline and neutral conditionshaloprogesterone(pharmacology) A therapeutic progestin.hamartochondroma(pathology) A chondroma having characteristics of a hamartomahamburgerologist(humorous) A person skilled at making or eating hamburgers.handicraftswomanA female practitioner of a handicraft.handkerchieflessWithout a handkerchief or handkerchieves.haploabnormality(genetics) the condition of being haploabnormalhaploproficiency(genetics) The state of being haploproficienthaplosufficiency(genetics) The state of being haplosufficient.happenstantially(rare) By happenstance; occurring due to random chance.haptoglobinaemiaThe normal presence of haptoglobin in the bloodheadmistressship(rare) Alternative form of headmistress-ship.heamochromatosisMisspelling of haemochromatosis.heartwrenchinglyIn a heartwrenching manner.heavyheartednessAlternative form of heavy-heartedness.hectobillionaire(uncommon) A person whose net worth is greater than one hundred billion (10¹¹) dollars, or other currency.hectomillionaire(rare) A person whose wealth amounts to 100 million dollars (or other currency unit).helicobacteremia(pathology) The presence of helicobacters in the bloodheliocentricallyIn a heliocentric manner.heliogeophysicalRelating to the effects of solar activity on geophysicsheliographicallyBy means of heliography.heliolatitudinalRelating to heliolatitude.heliosynchronousDescribing an orbit around the Sun in which the period of revolution is the same as the Sun's period of rotation.heliotherapeuticPertaining to heliotherapy.heliothermometer(physics) Synonym of actinometer.helminthoglyptid(zoology) Any snail in the family Helminthoglyptidae, now considered to be the xanthonychid subfamily Helminthoglyptinae.helminthologicalRelating to helminthology.helminthologistsplural of helminthologisthelminthophagousThat feeds on flukes and similar helminthshelmutwinklerite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and zinc.hemagglutinatingThat causes hemagglutination.hemagglutinationThe agglutination of red blood cells, especially as a test for the presence of antibodieshemagglutinativeOf or relating to hemagglutination.hemangioblastoma(oncology) Any of several benign neoplasm tumours of the brainhemangiopericyte(anatomy, rare) An adventitial pericyte, typically of a capillary.hemangiosarcomasplural of hemangiosarcomahematinoglobulinAlternative form of hemoglobin.hematocrystallin(biology, archaic) hemoglobinhematocytometricAlternative form of haematocytometric.hematodeficiency(pathology) Any deficiency in blood chemistryhematoencephalic(anatomy) Pertaining to the interface between bloodstream and the brain.hematomalignancy(pathology) A hematological malignancy (malignant neoplasm of the blood)hematopathologicAlternative form of hematopathological.hematoperitoneumhemoperitoneumhematoporphyrinsplural of hematoporphyrinhematotesticularRelating to, or connecting blood vessels and the seminiferous tubules of the testeshemiangiocarpousPartially angiocarpoushemiarthroplasty(surgery) The replacement of one surface of a joint with artificial materialhemiascomycetousRelating to hemiascomycetes.hemicellulolysis(biochemistry) The enzymatic hydrolysis of hemicellulose.hemicellulolyticRelating to hemicellulolysis.hemicerebellitis(medicine) Inflammation of one side of the cerebellum.hemicomplemented(genetics) Modified by hemicomplementationhemicorporectomy(surgery) The surgical procedure which cuts through the spine and removes the lower half of the body from the waist down.hemicryptophyticOf or relating to hemicryptophytes.hemidecorticatedHaving undergone hemidecortication.hemiheterocercalPartially heterocercalhemihypaesthesiaAlternative form of hemihypesthesia.hemihysterectomy(surgery) Removal of one of a didelphic uterushemilaryngectomy(surgery) The removal of the anterior of the larynx, typically together with underlying thyroid cartilagehemimaxillectomy(surgery) removal of half of the maxillahemiparkinsonian(pathology) relating to hemiparkinsonismhemiparkinsonism(pathology) parkinsonism that affects only one side of the bodyhemipentahydrate(chemistry) A solid that has five molecules of water of crystallisation for each two unit cellshemipterologicalOf or relating to hemipterology.hemithalamectomy(medicine) Excision of half of the thalamus.hemocoelomicallyIn a hemocoelomic mannerhemoconcentratedsimple past and past participle of hemoconcentratehemoconcentratorSomething that hemoconcentrateshemoglobinolysisThe lysis of hemoglobinhemoglobinolyticRelating to, or causing hemoglobinolysishemoglobinometerAlternative form of haemoglobinometer.hemoglobinometry(medicine) Measurement of the hemoglobin content in bloodhemoglobinopathy(American spelling, medicine) Any of a range of inherited genetic disorders affecting hemoglobin.hemoglobulinuriaSynonym of hemoglobinuria.hemopathological(pathology) Relating to hemopathologyhemophagocytosis(medicine) Phagocytosis of blood cells.hemophagocytoticRelating to hemophagocytosis.hemopneumothorax(medicine) pneumothorax and hemothorax occurring togetherhemorrhagiparousCausing bleeding; producing hemorrhage.hemorrheologicalAlternative form of hemorheological.hemorrhoidectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of hemorrhoidshenotheisticallyIn a henotheistic manner.hentriacontanoicOf or pertaining to hentriacontanoic acid or its derivatives; hentriacontylichepatocarcinogen(pathology) Any hepatocarcinogenic substancehepatocholangialRelating to the liver and the bile ducthepatoesophagealRelating to the liver and esophagus.hepatointestinalRelating to the liver and the intestineshepatolenticular(medicine) Pertaining to the liver and the lens of the eye, which suffer degenerative effects in Wilson's disease.hepatolithectomy(medicine, surgery) A surgical excision of a calculus from the liver.hepatomphalocele(medicine, pathology) An umbilical hernia with involvement of the liver in the hernial sac.hepatopancreatic(anatomy) Relating to (or connecting) the liver and pancreashepatopathogenic(pathology) pathogenic to the liverhepatoprotectantSynonym of hepatoprotective.hepatoprotectionthe ability to prevent damage to the liverhepatoprotective(medicine) Preventing damage to the liver.hepatosonographyUltrasonography of the liver.hepatosplanchnic(anatomy) Relating to the liver and surrounding visceraheptacarboxylate(organic chemistry) Any compound that contains seven carboxylate groupsheptachlorinated(chemistry) Modified by the addition of seven atoms of chlorineheptacoordinated(chemistry) coordinated with seven ligandsheptadecapeptide(biochemistry) An oligopeptide that has seventeen amino acid groupsheptanitrocubane(organic chemistry) An experimental high explosive based on the cubane molecule and closely related to octanitrocubane.heptatriacontane(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having thirty-seven carbon atoms, but especially n-heptatriacontane CH₃(CH₂)₃₅CH₃herbicarnivorousSubsisting on both animal and vegetable food.heredoalcoholismhereditary alcoholismheredosyphiliticHaving or relating to hereditary syphilis.heresiologicallyIn terms of heresiology.hermaphroditicalAlternative form of hermaphroditic.herpetoculturistOne who engages in herpetoculture.heteroactivation(biochemistry) activation of a drug or hormone by a different class of substanceheteroadditivityThe condition of being heteroadditiveheteroantagonism(biology) Antagonism between different species in a shared environment.heteroarylsilane(organic chemistry) heteroaryl silaneheteroazeotropicPertaining to a heteroazeotropeheterobimetallic(chemistry) Describing any metal complex having two different metal atoms.heterocatenation(chemistry) The catenation of two or more different elements or groupsheterocellularlyIn a heterocellular mannerheterocentricityThe state or quality of being heterocentric.heterochromationThe formation of a complex with heterochromatinheterochromatismThe quality of being heterochromatic.heterochromatize(genetics) To cause or to undergo heterochromatization.heterochromosome(genetics) A sex chromosomeheterochronicityThe quality of being heterochronic.heterochronisticRelating to heterochrony.heterochronouslyIn a heterochronous mannerheterocyclicallyIn a heterocyclic fashion.heterocytotropic(of an antibody) Affecting cells of a species other than that in which it originated.heterodispersityThe quality of being heterodisperse.heterodisulphideAlternative form of heterodisulfide.heteroeroticallyIn a heteroerotic manner.heterofunctional(organic chemistry) Containing two or more different functional groupsheterogenisationAlternative form of heterogenization.heterogenitalitySexual activity with a person of the opposite genitalia.heterogenizationThe process of making or becoming heterogenic or heterogenizedheteroheptamericOf or pertaining to a heteroheptamerheterokaryotypic(genetics) Relating to a heterokaryotypeheterokontophyte(biology) Any heterokont algaheterologicalityThe property of being heterological.heteromerisationAlternative form of heteromerization.heteromerization(biochemistry) The process of becoming heteromeric.heterometabolism(biology) The form of insect development in which the nymph is very similar to the adult and matures without becoming a pupaheteromonocyclic(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to a heteromonocycleheteromultimeric(biochemistry) Describing a protein containing two or more different polypeptide chainsheteronucleationheterogeneous nucleation (for example, caused by particles of impurities)heteronucleotide(genetics) A section of DNA composed of repeats of different nucleotidesheterooligomericDescribing an oligomer composed of two or more different monomersheteropalindromeSomething that spells something else when reversed, a semordnilapheteropatriarchyThe dominance of heterosexual males in society.heteropentamericOf or pertaining to a heteropentamerheteroperceptionThe perception of traits in other peopleheterophilicallyIn a heterophilic mannerheteroplasmicityThe condition of being heteroplasmicheteropolymerize(chemistry) To form a heteropolymerheteropopulation(biology) A population of both male and female organismsheteroresistanceThe effect of the presence of one type of bacterium on resistance of another to a specific antibioticheterosaccharide(biochemistry) Any saccharide composed of more than one simple sugarheterosexualnessThe quality of being heterosexual.heterostructuralOf or pertaining to a heterostructureheterostructuredComposed of a heterostructureheterosubtypicalRelating to heterosubtypes or to different subtypesheterosuggestionsuggestion from outsideheterotardigradeAny tardigrade or similar animal of the class Heterotardigradaheterotelechelic(organic chemistry) Describing a telechelic heteropolymerheterotetramericOf or pertaining to a heterotetramerheterotetraploid(genetics, of a chromosome) tetraploid but whose strands are not all the sameheterotransistor(electronics) Synonym of heterojunction.heterotransplantSynonym of heterograft.heterotropicallyIn a heterotropic mannerheterozygousnessThe quality of being heterozygous.hexabenzobenzene(organic chemistry) Synonym of coronene.hexabromoacetone(organic chemistry) The fully brominated derivative of acetone; it is used in organic synthesis as a tribromoacetylating agent.hexabromobenzene(organic chemistry) The hexabromo derivative of benzene, C₆Br₆hexachloroethane(organic chemistry) The fully chlorinated derivative of ethane CCl₃-CCl₃ that is used as an oxidizing agent, and in munitionshexachlorophenolAn organochloride of phenol used as a fungicide.hexacoordination(chemistry) coordination in which the coordination number is 6hexacyanoferrate(inorganic chemistry) Ferrocyanide (hexacyanoferrate(II)) or ferricyanide (hexacyanoferrate(III)).hexadecanedioate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a hexadecanedioic acidhexadecatrienoicOf or pertaining to hexadecatrienoic acid or its derivatives.hexadepsipeptide(organic chemistry) An oligomeric form of depsipeptide composed of six monomershexaferrocyanide(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of hexacyanoferrate (“ferrocyanide”).hexafluoroethane(organic chemistry) A fluorocarbon counterpart to the hydrocarbon ethane.hexaglutamylated(biochemistry) Modified by reaction with six glutamic acid componentshexahexaflexagonA hexagonal flexagon with a total of six faces.hexakisphosphate(chemistry) A compound having six simple phosphate groupshexamethylenamin(organic chemistry, medicine) urotropin (hexamethylenetetramine) when used as a therapeutic agenthexanitrobenzene(chemistry) A high-density explosive compound.hexaploidisationAlternative form of hexaploidization.hexaploidization(biology) The replication of the genome of an organism to form a hexaploid.hexylresorcinolsplural of hexylresorcinolhieroglyphicallyWritten using hieroglyphics.hierogrammaticalhierogrammatichierophanticallyIn a hierophantic manner; in the manner of a hierophant.higgledypiggledyAlternative form of higgledy-piggledy.himantandraceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Himantandraceae.hippocamposeptal(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the hippocampus and the septum of the brainhippocrateaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Hippocrateaceae.hippopotamuslikeResembling or characteristic of a hippopotamus.hippuristanolide(organic chemistry) The spirocyclic compound [(1R,2S,3S,6S,8R,11S,12S,13S,15R,17R,20S,21R)-2',2',3',11,17-pentamethylspiro[14,16,19-trioxaheptacyclo[11.8.1.1^(2,20).0^(1,15).0^(3,12).0^(6,11).0^(17,21)]tricosane-18,5'-oxolane]-8-yl] acetatehistocytologicalRelating to histocytologyhistofluorescentRelating to histofluorescencehistogeneticallyIn terms of histogenesis.histolopathologyAlternative form of histopathology.histomophometricMisspelling of histomorphometric.histomorphologichistomorphologicalhistomorphometryThe study of the microscopic structure of tissue (especially by means of computer-assisted analysis of microphotographs)histopathologistA person involved in histopathology.histophysiologicAlternative form of histophysiological.histoplanimetricRelating to histoplanimetryhistoradiographythe radiography of soft tissue using long wavelength X-rays of low penetrating powerhistoriographersplural of historiographerhistoriometricalAlternative form of historiometric.historiosophicalRelating to historiosophy.histovariability(biology) The variability of cells or tissuehistrionicotoxinAny of a group of neurotoxins present on the skin of poison dart frogsholocellulolyticThat breaks down holocelluloseholophrasticallyIn a holophrastic manner.holoplastocyanin(biochemistry) The form of a plastocyanin containing a bound copper atomhomeomorphicallyIn a homeomorphic manner.homeoprophylaxisThe use of homeopathy to prevent disease.homeostatizationThe process of becoming homeostatichomeotherapeuticRelating to homeotherapy.homeothermicallyIn a homeothermic mannerhomeothermotaxic(biology) That maintains a constant bodily temperaturehomescedasticityMisspelling of homoscedasticity.homoallylglycine(organic chemistry) Any of a class of homoallyl derivatives of glycine that are used to introduce alkene functionality into proteinshomoantagonistic(rare) Hostile to homosexual people.homobifunctionalThat have two, identical functional groupshomocarnosinosisA neurological disorder resulting in an excess of homocarnosine in the brain.homocysteinylate(biochemistry, of a protein) To react with homocysteinehomodiegeticallyIn a homodiegetic way.homodimerisationAlternative form of homodimerization.homodimerization(chemistry) Any reaction leading to the formation of a homodimer.homodinucleosideA dinucleoside composed of two of the same nucleosideshomodinucleotideA dinucleotide composed of two of the same nucleotideshomoeopathicallyAlternative form of homeopathically.homoerythromycin(organic chemistry) A derivative of erythromycin that has an extra methylene group; any of many derivatives of this compoundhomofermentationfermentation that produces a single product (typically, alcoholhomofermentativeThat produce (almost entirely) a single fermentation product (typically lactic acid)homogalacturonan(biochemistry) A polysaccharide (such as pectin) made up of linked galacturonic acid residueshomogenizabilityThe quality of being homogenizable.homohalichondrin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of analogues of halichondrinshomoisoflavonoid(organic chemistry) Any derivative of an isoflavonoid in which the phenyl group is connected via a methylene grouphomophenylalanyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from homophenylalaninehomophobiaphobia(rare, often sarcastic) Antipathy towards homophobia or homophobes.homopiperazinium(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A cation formed by protonation of homopiperazinehomorhythmically(music) With the same rhythm throughout.homoscedasticity(statistics) A property of a set of random variables such that each variable has the same finite variance.homosclerophoridAny marine sponge of the former class Homosclerophorida (now Homoscleromorpha).homoskedasticityAlternative spelling of homoscedasticity.homosynapticallyIn a homosynaptic mannerhonghelotriosideA particular steroid glycoside.hongshanornithidAny extinct bird of the family Hongshanornithidaehopkinsiaxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.hornblendizationConversion into hornblende.horologiographicOf or pertaining to horologiography.horticulturalismSynonym of horticulturism (“small-scale agricultural lifestyle”).horticulturalistAlternative form of horticulturist.hospitalisationsplural of hospitalisationhospitalizationsplural of hospitalizationhumanitariannessThe quality of being humanitarian.humerometacarpal(anatomy) Relating to the humerus and metacarpus.humerotricipital(anatomy) Relating to the humerus and the triceps (or the shoulder)hyaloscyphaceousOf or relating to the Hyaloscyphaceae genus of fungi.hydranencephalic(pathology) Alternative form of hydroanencephalic.hydrargochloride(chemistry, obsolete, rare) A compound of the mercury dichloride with another chloride.hydroagriculturehydroponic agriculturehydroalumination(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction in which atoms of hydrogen and aluminium are added across a double bond or triple bondhydroarchaeology(archaeology, uncommon) The study of artefacts or remains found underwater.hydrobromination(chemistry) Reaction with hydrogen bromide (HBr) or hydrobromic acid, HBr(aq).hydrocarbostyril(organic chemistry) A nitrogenous hydrocarbon, C₉H₉NO, obtained from certain derivatives of cinnamic acid and closely related to quinoline and carbostyril.hydrocarburetted(obsolete, chemistry) Formed from hydrogen and carbonhydrocarbylidene(chemistry) any divalent radical formed by removing two hydrogen atoms from the same carbon atom of a hydrocarbon, and the free valencies of which form a double bond - R₂C=hydrocarbylidyne(chemistry) any divalent radical formed by removing three hydrogen atoms from the same carbon atom of a hydrocarbon, and the free valencies of which form a triple bondhydrocephaloceleAlternative form of hydrencephalocele.hydrochlorborite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing boron, calcium, chlorine, hydrogen, and oxygen.hydrochloroquineMisspelling of hydroxychloroquine.hydroclimatologyThe study of hydroclimate.hydrodegradation(chemistry) chemical degradation by waterhydrodelhayelite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and silicon.hydrodelineation(surgery) The separation of one or more of the outer layers of the lens of the eye during cataract surgery by forceful irrigationhydrodeoxygenate(chemistry, transitive) To subject to hydrodeoxygenation.hydrodesulfurizeTo treat by hydrodesulfurizationhydrodynamicallyusing hydrodynamicshydrodynamicistsplural of hydrodynamicisthydrodynamometerAn instrument to measure the velocity of a liquid current by the force of its impact.hydroelectricityElectricity that is produced from the energy of moving water.hydroelectrolyte(physiology) electrolytes and the water they are dissolved in (especially when out of balance)hydroeletrolyticMisspelling of hydroelectrolytic.hydroengineeringhydraulic engineeringhydroenvironment(ecology) Any environment rich in waterhydroferricyanic(chemistry) Pertaining to, or containing, or obtained from, hydrogen, ferric iron, and cyanogen.hydroferrocyanicOnly used in hydroferrocyanic acidhydrofluoroether(organic chemistry) Any of a class of ethers (many of them polymeric) having a mixture of alkyl and fluorinated alkyl substituentshydroflurocarbonMisspelling of hydrofluorocarbon.hydroformylation(chemistry) The reaction of an olefin with carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form an aldehyde.hydrogenotrophic(biology) That converts hydrogen to other compounds as part of its metabolism.hydrogenselenate(inorganic chemistry) The anion HSeO₄⁻ or any salt containing this anion; the selenium analogue of hydrogensulfatehydrogensulphiteAlternative form of hydrogen sulphite.hydrogeochemicalRelating to hydrogeochemistryhydrogeophysicalhydrological and geophysicalhydrographicallyBy means of, or in terms of, hydrography.hydrohetaerolite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.hydroimidazolone(organic chemistry) A partially hydrogenated form of imidazolone; any derivative of this compoundhydroinformatics(computing) The branch of informatics dealing with water managementhydrokineticallyIn terms of, or by means of, hydrokinetics.hydrolaparoscopy(surgery) laparoscopy in which a saline solution allows distension of an orificehydromanipulatorA hydraulic arm used for lifting heavy loads, typically found on trucks and other large heavy-duty vehicles.hydrometallation(organic chemistry) The addition reaction of a metal hydride to a double bond (or triple bond) to form an organometallic compound.hydrometeorologyThe branch of meteorology that studies the occurrence, movement and changes of state of water in the atmosphere.hydromethylation(organic chemistry) A class of reactions in which a hydrogen atom and a methyl group are added to the double bond of an alkene to form a branched alkanehydrometrocolpos(medicine) Distention of the vagina and uterus by watery fluid other than blood or pus.hydromorphologicAlternative form of hydromorphological.hydropalladation(organic chemistry) The addition of the elements of palladium hydride across a double bond or triple bond.hydropedologicalRelating to hydropedology.hydropericardium(medicine) The accumulation of serous fluid in the pericardiumhydrophilizationThe act or process of making something hydrophilic.hydrophobization(chemistry, physics) The act or process of making something hydrophobic, such as the surface of a particlehydrophobophobiaThe fear of hydrophobia, or rabies.hydrophyllaceous(mycology) Belonging to the family Hydrophyllaceae of waterleafs.hydropolysulfide(chemistry) Any compound of general formula RSₙH (where n is greater than 2) having a chain of sulfur atoms.hydropyrrolation(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction in which a hydrogen atom and a pyrrole group are attached across a double bond or triple bond.hydrosedimentary(geology) Relating to water and to sedimentationhydrosonographicRelating to hydrosonography.hydrosulphuretedAlternative form of hydrosulphuretted.hydrotherapeuticOf or pertaining to hydrotherapy.hydrothermolysissolvothermolysis with water as the solventhydrowoodwardite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.hydroxocobalamin(biochemistry) A natural analog of vitamin B₁₂, a basic member of the cobalamin family of compounds, with an intense red color.hydroxyacetamide(organic chemistry) Any N-hydroxy derivative of acetamidehydroxyalkanoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a hydroxyalkanoic acidhydroxyaluminate(inorganic chemistry) A salt or anion containing aluminium and hydroxide groups, Al(OH)₄⁻hydroxybutanoateA salt or ester of hydroxybutanoic acid.hydroxycarbamate(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of a carbamatehydroxycarbonate(inorganic chemistry) Any material that is a mixed hydroxide and carbonatehydroxycinnamate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of hydroxycinnamic acidhydroxycinnamoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from hydroxycinnamic acidhydroxycoumarinsplural of hydroxycoumarinhydroxydopaminesplural of hydroxydopaminehydroxyflavanone(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of a flavanonehydroxyflutamideA particular antiandrogen.hydroxyglutarate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a hydroxyglutaric acid.hydroxyguanosine(biochemistry) A nucleoside that is an oxidative derivative of guanosine, used as a biomarker of oxidative stress.hydroxyjavanicinA derivative of javanicin.hydroxylammonium(inorganic chemistry) The univalent NH₃OH⁺ cation, derived from hydroxylamine.hydroxymethylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses a hydroxymethylation reactionhydroxymethylene(organic chemistry, in combination) The divalent radical HO-CH=hydroxymethylome(genetics) The set of hydroxymethylation modifications in an organism's genomehydroxymidazolam(organic chemistry) The metabolite of midazolam [8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepin-1-yl]methanolhydroxynitramide(inorganic chemistry) The compound HO-NH-NO₂hydroxypethidine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.hydroxyphosphate(inorganic chemistry) Any of three anions formed by replacing one, two or three oxygen atoms of a phosphate ion by a hydroxyl group; any salt containing such an anionhydroxyquinolate(chemistry) Any salt of hydroxyquinoline.hydroxyquinoline(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric phenols derived from quinoline, but especially quinolin-8-ol which is used as a chelating agenthydroxystenozoleAn anabolic steroid.hydroxytamoxifen(biochemistry) A metabolite of tamoxifen; it is being considered as a therapy for breast cancer.hydroxyyohimbineAlternative form of hydroxy yohimbine.hydrozirconation(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction in which an organozirconium compound is attached across a double bond or triple bondhyetographicallyIn terms of hyetography.hygrothermicallyAlternative form of hygrothermally.hygrothermograph(physics, meteorology) An instrument that measures, and records, both humidity and temperature.hygrothermometerA device that functions as both a hygrometer and a thermometerhymnographicallyIn terms of hymnography.hyperabbreviatedVery highly abbreviated.hyperacceleratedVery highly accelerated.hyperaccumulator(biology) Any plant that can accumulate large quantities of trace elements from its environment, and thus may be used in phytoremediation or phytomining.hyperacetylatingThat generates excessive acetylationhyperacetylation(biochemistry) The excessive acetylation of the lysine residues of a protein (especially of a histone)hyperachievementA very high level of achievement.hyperactivatableCapable of being hyperactivatedhyperadenylationExcessive adenylationhyperadrenalizedHighly adrenalized.hyperadvertisingExcessive or ubiquitous advertising.hyperaggregation(chiefly pathology) An increased level of aggregationhyperaggregativeRelating to hyperaggregationhyperalaninaemiaAlternative form of hyperalaninemia.hyperalbuminemia(pathology) The presence of an abnormally high concentration of albumin in the bloodhyperalbuminemic(pathology) Relating to hyperalbuminemiahyperalbuminosisSevere albuminosishyperalbuminuria(pathology) An elevated level of albumin in the urinehyperamylasaemiaAlternative form of hyperamylasemia.hyperamylinaemia(pathology) The presence of excess amylin in the bloodhyperandrogenism(medicine) An abnormally high production of androgens.hyperarchimedean(mathematics) Having all its homomorphic images be Archimedean.hyperarchimedianMisspelling of hyperarchimedean.hyperargininemiaAn abnormally high level of arginine in the bloodhyperargininemic(pathology) Relating to hyperargininemiahyperarticulatedHaving exaggerated articulation.hyperattenuatingThat attenuates more than normally.hyperattenuationExtreme attenuationhyperbrachycranyThe condition of being hyperbrachycranialhypercaffeinated(informal) Intensely peppy and energetic, as after consuming large amounts of caffeine.hypercannibalism(biology) feeding on organisms that are, themselves cannibalshypercapsulation(biology) hyperencapsulation of a bacterium in a protective shieldhypercarnivorousBeing or pertaining to a hypercarnivore.hypercarotenemia(medicine) An excess of carotene in the bloodstream.hypercarotenemicExhibiting or relating to hypercarotenemia.hypercellularity(medicine) The presence of an abnormally large number of cellshyperchlorhydria(pathology) The presence of an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Often treatable with antacid.hyperchlorinatedExcessively chlorinatedhypercholinergicExcessively cholinergichyperchromatosisAlternative form of hyperchromatism.hypercoagulationExcessive coagulationhypercoagulativeInvolving excessive coagulation.hypercoagulatoryRelating to, or causing hypercoagulationhypercommodifiedVery highly commodified.hypercompetition(economics, biology) An elevated level of competition (between companies or organisms)hypercompetitiveExtremely competitive.hypercomputation(computing) Any of several forms of computation that are theoretically (or practically) impossible with current technology.hyperconidiationExcessive conidiationhyperconjugation(organic chemistry) A weak form of conjugation in which single bonds interact with a conjugated systemhyperconjugativeRelating to hyperconjugation.hyperconstrictedSubject to hyperconstrictionhyperconsumerismConsumerism taken to an abnormal degree.hyperconsumeristExtremely consumerist.hyperconsumptionExcessive consumption of goods (as a sociological phenomenon).hypercontractile(pathology, of the heart muscles) Excessively contractilehypercontractionexcessive contractionhypercontractive(mathematics) That produces or exhibits hypercontractivityhypercontractureExcessive contracture, especially of muscle tissuehypercontrollingExtremely controlling.hypercorrectionsplural of hypercorrectionhypercorrectnessThe state or condition of being hypercorrect.hypercortisolism(medicine) Excessive production of cortisol in the body.hypercreatinemia(pathology) The presence of excessive amounts of creatine in the bloodhypercreatinemicRelating to hypercreatinemiahypercreatinuria(pathology) The presence of an excess of creatine in the urinehypercriticalityThe state or condition of being hypercritical.hypercrosslinkedVery crosslinkedhypercrystallineHaving a high level of crystals.hypercylindricalHaving the form of a hypercylinder.hypercytokinemiaA potentially fatal immune reaction consisting of a positive feedback loop between cytokines and immune cells, with highly elevated levels of various cytokines.hyperdeformation(physics) The deformation of an atomic nucleus to such an extent that it becomes hyperdeformed.hyperdestructiveExceptionally destructivehyperdeterminant(mathematics) A generalisation of a determinant in a higher dimension.hyperdevelopmentExtreme or excessive development.hyperdimensionalHaving or pertaining to more dimensions than naturally observed in our universe.hyperdisciplinedExtremely disciplined.hyperdissyllableAlternative form of hyperdisyllable.hyperdiversifiedsimple past and past participle of hyperdiversifyhyperduplication(genetics) Excessive duplication (typically of centrosomes)hyperellipsoidal(geometry) Relating to, or having the form of a hyperellipsoidhyperemotionallyIn a hyperemotional manner.hyperenhancementGreater than normal enhancement.hypereosinophilyhypereosinophiliahyperestrogenismA medical condition characterized by an excess of estrogenic activity in the body.hyperevaporationExcessive evaporationhyperexcitablityMisspelling of hyperexcitability.hyperexponential(mathematics, of an element "x") Having the property that δ(x)/x is in a specified set for all logarithmic derivatives δ.hyperfamiliarityThe quality of being extremely familiar.hyperfilamentousVery filamentoushyperflagellatedHaving more flagella than normalhyperflexibilityThe condition of being hyperflexible.hyperfluorescentMore than usually fluorescenthyperfructosemiaAn abnormally high level of fructose in the blood.hyperfucosylatedExcessively fucosylatedhyperfunctioningExcessive functioninghypergastrinemia(pathology) The presence of an excessive amount of gastrin in the bloodhypergastrinemicRelating to hypergastrinemiahypergeometricalhypergeometrichyperghrelinemia(pathology) The presence of excessive ghrelin in the bloodhyperglycinaemiaAlternative form of hyperglycinemia.hyperglycosaemiaAlternative form of hyperglycosemia.hyperglycosylateTo excessively glycosylatehyperglyoxylemiaAn abnormally high level of glyoxyl in the blood.hypergrammatical(grammar) Employing or relating to hypercorrect grammar.hypergranularityThe property of being hypergranular.hypergranulationExcessive granulation.hyperhamiltonian(mathematics) Containing a closed circuit that visits one vertex exactly twice and all other vertices exactly once.hyperhemodynamicExcessively hemodynamic.hyperheparinemia(pathology) An elevated level of heparin in the bloodstreamhyperheparinemicHaving or relating to hyperheparinemia.hyperholomorphic(mathematics) hyperbolic and holomorphichyperimmunogenic(immunology) More than is needed to produce an immunogenic reactionhyperimperialismSynonym of ultraimperialism.hyperinclinationExcessive inclinationhyperindicanemiaAn abnormally high level of indican in the blood.hyperinductivelyIn a hyperinductive mannerhyperinfestationExcessive infestation.hyperinformationAn excess of information, leading to information overload.hyperinnervationinnervation with a larger than normal amount of materialhyperinsulinemia(medicine) The condition of having an excessively high level of insulin in the blood, usually due to excess productionhyperinsulinemicSuffering from or characterized by hyperinsulinemia, an excessively high level of insulin in the bloodhyperintelligentHaving remarkable intelligence.hyperintentionalAlternative form of hyperintensional.hyperinteractionAn elevated level of interaction, typically between people, or between people and virtual realitieshyperkeratinizedsimple past and past participle of hyperkeratinizehyperkineticallyWith, or as if with, the exaggerated movements of hyperkinesis.hyperlacrimationExcessive lacrimationhyperlactataemiaMisspelling of hyperlactatemia.hyperlacticaemia(pathology) The presence of an excessive amount of lactic acid in the bloodstreamhyperleptinaemiaAlternative form of hyperleptinemia.hyperleptinaemicAlternative form of hyperleptinemic.hyperlipoidaemiaAlternative form of hyperlipoidemia.hyperlogarithmicAt a rate that is greater than logarithmichypermagnesaemiaAlternative form of hypermagnesemia.hypermagnesaemicAlternative form of hypermagnesemic.hypermagnesiuria(pathology) An elevated level of magnesium salts in the urinehypermasculinistAlternative form of hypermasculine.hypermasculinityexaggerated masculine behavior or traits, especially strength and those of a violent, dominant, or sexual naturehypermassiveness(astronomy, rare) The property or state of being hypermassive.hypermentalizingExcessive mentalizinghypermeromorphic(mathematics) hyper-order meromorphichypermetamorphicOf or relating to hypermetamorphism.hypermethionemia(pathology) The presence of more than the normal amount of methionine in the bloodhypermethylation(genetics) an increase in the epigenetic methylation of cytosine and adenosine residues in DNA.hypermilitarizedsimple past and past participle of hypermilitarizehypermineralisedAlternative form of hypermineralized.hypermineralizedHighly mineralized.hypermucoviscous(medicine) Having a high mucoviscosity.hypermuscularityThe condition of being hypermuscularhypermutagenesisSynonym of hypermutation.hypermycorrhizalAssociated with an elevated degree of mycorrhizahypermyelinationExcessive myelinationhypernationalismExtreme nationalism, the belief in the superiority of one's nation and of the paramount importance of advancing it.hyperneddylationExcessive neddylationhypernociception(physiology) An increased level of nociceptionhypernociceptiveRelating to hypernociceptionhypernucleosomalRelating to hypernucleosomeshypernutritionalRelating to or causing hypernutritionhyperoestrogenicAlternative form of hyperestrogenic.hyperosmoticallyIn a hyperosmotic mannerhyperosteoidosisExcessive formation of osteoid (especially in rickets)hyperoxygenation(medicine) The administration of a higher than usual concentration of oxygen, or the condition of having such a concentration of oxygen.hyperoxymuriatic(obsolete, chemistry) perchlorichyperpancreatismHyperfunction of the pancreas.hyperparasitemia(pathology) The presence of very many parasites in the bloodhyperparasitemicOf or relating to hyperparasitemia.hyperparasiticalRelating to, or exhibiting, hyperparasitism.hyperparasitizedsimple past and past participle of hyperparasitizehyperparathyroid(pathology) Relating to hyperparathyroidismhyperperfusionalOf or pertaining to hyperperfusion.hyperpericardium(pathology) hyperdynamic pericardiumhyperperistalsisAn abnormally high rate of peristalsishyperperistalticExhibiting or relating to hyperperistalsis.hyperphysiologicAlternative form of hyperphysiological.hyperpituitarism(medicine, pathology) The condition caused by excessive secretion of hormones by pituitary tumors.hyperplasiogenicThat creates hyperplasiahyperpluralisticRelating to, or exhibiting, hyperpluralism.hyperpolarizable(physics) Having the ability to hyperpolarize or be hyperpolarized.hyperpolyandrous(typically of queen bees) That mates with very many maleshyperpolymorphicVery polymorphichyperpotassaemiaAlternative form of hyperpotassemia.hyperprognathousExcessively prognathoushyperprogression(pathology) An enhanced progression (of a disease)hyperprogressive(pathology) Relating to, or exhibiting hyperprogressionhyperprolactemiaMisspelling of hyperprolactinemia.hyperproliferate(biology) To produce, or to undergo hyperproliferationhyperprolificacyThe condition of being hyperprolifichyperprolinaemiaAlternative form of hyperprolinemia.hyperprolinaemicAlternative form of hyperprolinemic.hyperproteinemiaAn abnormally high level of protein in the blood.hyperproteinuria(medicine) An excessive amount of protein in the urine.hyperproteinuricRelating to hyperproteinuriahyperpseudopilus(biology) A large, multimeric pseudopilushyperrationalityThe state or condition of being hyperrational.hyperrecombinant(immunology) Exhibiting hyperrecombinationhyperrecruitment(medicine) An extreme form of recruitment (reduced tolerance of loudness by the inner ear).hyperrectangularHaving the form of a hyperrectangle.hyperreflectanceThe condition of being hyperreflectivehyperreflexivitySynonym of hyperreflexia.hyperreligiosityAn extreme religious mania sometimes associated with mental conditions.hyperseasonalityThe condition of being hyperseasonalhypersegregationA form of racial segregation that consists of the geographical grouping of racial groups.hypersensibilityhyperesthesiahypersensitivelyIn a hypersensitive way.hypersensitivityAny heightened immune response to an antigen; an allergy; hypersensation.hypersensitizingpresent participle and gerund of hypersensitizehypersentimentalExtremely sentimental.hyperserotonemia(pathology) A raised level of serotonin in the bloodhypersialylationExcessive sialylationhypersignificantVery significanthypersociabilityThe condition of being hypersociable.hyperspecializedExtremely specialized.hyperspecificityThe condition of being hyperspecifichyperspeculativeExtremely speculative.hypersporulatingUndergoing hypersporulationhypersporulation(biology) Excessive sporulation, typically in response to an antibiotichyperstimulationExcessive stimulationhyperstimulatoryRelating to, or producing, hyperstimulationhypersuccinylate(biochemistry) To succinylate more than is normalhypersuggestibleExtremely suggestible.hypersuperlative(rare) Above and beyond what is superlative; super-superlative.hypersuppressiveVery suppressivehypersusceptible(medicine) Extremely susceptible; having an elevated susceptibilityhypersymmetricalExhibiting hypersymmetry.hypersynchronize(physiology) To cause excessive excitability of a large group of neuronshypersynchronousRelating to, or exhibiting, hypersynchrony.hyperterrestrialAbove or beyond the Earth.hypertetrahedron(geometry) An analog of a tetrahedron that extends into hyperspace, having more than three dimensions.hypertheoreticalExcessively theoretical.hyperthermicallyIn a hyperthermic manner; in a condition of hyperthermia.hyperthermophile(biology) An organism that lives and thrives in an extremely hot environment, such as a deep sea smoker vent; often a member of the Archaea.hyperthermophilyThe condition of being hyperthermophilichypertopologicalRelating to hypertopology.hypertranscribedsimple past and past participle of hypertranscribehypertransfusionChronic (prolonged, regular) transfusion as a treatment for a blood disorder.hypertranslation(medicine) The excessive translational movement of a body part.hypertranslocateTo undergo hypertranslocationhypertrophicallyIn a hypertrophic manner.hypertyrosinemiaAn abnormally high level of tyrosine in the blood.hyperutilizationexcessive use; hyper-use.hypervacuolation(biology) Excessive vacuolationhypervariabilityThe quality of being hypervariable.hypervascularityExcessive vascularity.hypervasculaturehypervascularityhyperventilatingpresent participle and gerund of hyperventilatehyperventilation(medicine, pulmonology) The state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary.hyperventilativehyperventilating; relating to, or undergoing, hyperventilationhyperventilatoryRelating to hyperventilationhypervitaminemia(pathology) The presence of an abnormally high level of a vitamin in the bloodhypervitaminosesplural of hypervitaminosishypervitaminosisAny medical condition resulting from excessive intake of vitamins.hypervitaminoticExhibiting or relating to hypervitaminosis.hypnospectrogramA graphical representation of a person's pattern of sleep, obtained via EEGhypnotherapeuticRelating to hypnotherapy.hypoalbuminaemiaAlternative spelling of hypoalbuminemia.hypoalbuminaemicAlternative spelling of hypoalbuminemic.hypoalimentationA nutrition disorder associated with nourishment that is inadequate.hypoandrogenemia(pathology) An abnormally low amount of androgens in the blood.hypoarticulationReduced articulation in speech.hypocarnitinemiaA deficiency of carnitine in the bloodstream.hypochloridaemia(pathology) Lower than normal amount of chloride in the bloodhypochodroplasiaMisspelling of hypochondroplasia.hypochondriacism(archaic, medicine) hypochondriasis, hypochondriahypocoagulopathy(pathology) Any disease caused by hypocoagulationhypoconnectivityThe condition of being, or extent to which something is hypoconnectivehypocoristicallyin a hypocoristic mannerhypocortisolemiaAn abnormally low level of cortisol in the blood.hypocortisolemicExhibiting or relating to hypocortisolemia.hypocortisoluriaA reduced amount of cortisol in the urinehypocotyledonary(biology) Beneath the cotyledons.hypocytotoxicityThe condition of being hypocytotoxichypodermaticallyhypodermicallyhypodopaminergiaSynonym of hypodopaminergism.hypodopaminergicLess than normally dopaminergichypoechogenicityA decreased response (echo) during the ultrasound examination of an organhypoemotionality(neuroscience) A reduced emotional responsehypoeosinophiliaa marked decrease in the eosinophil count in the bloodstreamhypoestrogenemia(medicine) An abnormally low level of estrogen in the blood.hypoestrogenemic(pathology) Of, pertaining to, or characterised by hypoestrogenaemia.hypoexcitabilityLess than usual excitabilityhypoferritinemia(pathology) The presence of an unusually small amount of ferritin in the bloodhypofibrinolysisAn abnormally low rate of fibrinolysis.hypofibrinolyticOf, pertaining to or causing hypofibrinolysishypofluorescenceA reduced level of fluorescencehypofractionated(medicine) Describing a dosage of radiation that is divided into several large doses that are given every few dayshypoganglionatedLess than normally ganglionatedhypoganglionosisA disorder characterised by a deficiency of ganglions.hypogelsolinemia(pathology) A reduced level of gelsolin in the bloodhypoglobulinemiaA reduced amount of globulin in the bloodhypoglycorrhacia(medicine) Misspelling of hypoglycorrhachia.hypoglycosylatedLess than normally glycosylatedhypogonadotropic(pathology) Of or pertaining to an abnormally reduced secretion of gonadotropinhypogyrificationLess than normal gyrification.hypohydroxylated(organic chemistry) Less than normally hydroxylatedhypoinflammation(pathology) Less severe than normal inflammationhypoinflammatoryLess than normally inflammatoryhypoinsulinaemia(pathology) The presence of an unusually low level of insulin in the bloodstreamhypoinsulinaemic(medicine) Alternative spelling of hypoinsulinemic.hypomannosylatedLess than usually mannosylatedhypomelanizationLess than the normal amount of melanizationhypomodification(genetics) An abnormally small modification.hyponitrosylatedLess than normally nitrosylatedhypoornithinemia(pathology) The presence of a reduced amount of ornithine in the bloodhypopermeabilitypermeability to a lesser than usual degreehypophosphatasiaA rare and sometimes fatal metabolic bone disease characterised by phosphatase deficiency.hypophosphatasicRelating to hypophosphatasia.hypophosphatemia(medicine) An electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood, most commonly seen when malnourished patients are given large amounts of carbohydrates, creating a high phosphorus demand in the cells of the body.hypophosphatemicRelating to hypophosphatemia.hypophosphaturiaAn abnormally low level of phosphate in the urine.hypophysectomiesplural of hypophysectomyhypophysectomiseAlternative spelling of hypophysectomizehypophysectomize(transitive) To perform hypophysectomy on.hypophyseotropicMisspelling of hypophysiotropic.hypophysiotropicThat stimulates the hypophysis.hypopigmentationAbnormally reduced pigmentation.hypopituitarismsplural of hypopituitarismhypopolarization(biology, medicine) Decreased or subthreshold polarization, as:hypoproteinaemiaAlternative form of hypoproteinemia.hypoproteinaemicAlternative form of hypoproteinemic.hyporeflectivityThe quality of being hyporeflectivehyporegenerativeCharacterized by insufficient regeneration.hyporesponsivitySynonym of hyporesponsiveness.hyposerotonergicLess than normally serotonergichypothalamectomy(surgery) Surgical excision of the hypothalamus.hypothalamicallyIn a hypothalamic mannerhypothrombinemiaAn abnormally low level of thrombin in the blood.hypothrombinemicRelating to hypothrombinemia.hypothrombogenicLess likely to cause thrombosis.hypothyroxinemiaAn abnormally low level of thyroxine in the blood.hypothyroxinemicHaving or relating to hypothyroxinemia.hypotrabeculatedInsufficiently trabeculatedhypotrehalosemia(pathology) A reduced level of trehalose in the bloodhypotrehalosemic(pathology) Relating to hypotrehalosemiahypotrochantericBeneath the trochanter of the femurhypovascularizedLess than normally vascularizedhypovirilizationSynonym of undervirilization.hypsilophodontidAn informal grouping of small ornithopod dinosaurs, regarded as fast, herbivorous bipeds on the order of 1–2 meters long (3.3-6.6 feet).hypsochromically(physics) In a hypsochromic manner.hysteroamniotomyThe artificial rupture of the amniotic sacs and the uterus.hysterocatalepsy(medicine) A form of hysteria accompanied by catalepsy.hystricognathousRelating to the hystricognathshystricomorphous(zoology) Relating to the rodent group Hystricomorpha, which has had many definitions throughout its history.
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