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maasbanker(South Africa) A species of edible mackerel (Trachurus trachurus).macadamiasplural of macadamiamacadamiseAlternative form of macadamize.macadamize(American and Oxford British spelling) To cover (a road) with macadam (small, broken stones) so as to form a smooth, hard, convex surface.macaronage(baking) The step in making macarons where the wet and dry ingredients are carefully folded together.macaronian(archaic) Synonym of macaronic.macaronickObsolete form of macaronic.macaronicsplural of macaronicmacaroniesplural of macaronimacaronismMacaronic language.macassared(of hair) Treated with macassar oil.maccaronicAlternative spelling of macaronic (written in a hodgepodge mixture of two or more languages)macchiatosplural of macchiatomaccocious(Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada) Alternative form of macocious.macebearerAlternative spelling of mace-bearer.macedoinesplural of macedoinemacedonite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal black mineral containing lead, oxygen, and titanium.maceratingpresent participle and gerund of maceratemacerationThe act or process of macerating.macerativeCausing or relating to maceration.macerozyme(biochemistry) An enzyme used experimentally to digest cell walls prior to organelle isolation.macfallite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, copper, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and vanadium.machinableAble to be made or modified by machine.machinatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of machinatemachinatorOne who machinates, or forms a scheme with evil designs; a plotter or artful schemer.machinefulEnough laundry to fill a washing machine.machinegunAlternative spelling of machine gun.machineman(historical) A man who manages the working of a machine, especially in a printing office.machinistsplural of machinistmachiolate(rare, of a parapet) machicolatedmachmetersplural of machmetermachoflops(computing, slang) A deceptively inflated measure of the speed of a computer, as used in marketing materials.machoistic(rare) Prone to, in support of, or inspired by, machismo.machometerAlternative form of Machmeter.macitentan(pharmacology) An endothelin receptor antagonist used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.mackerelerA boat used for fishing mackerelmackerellyResembling or characteristic of mackerel.mackinawedClad in garments made of mackinaw.mackintoshA waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.maclureite(mineralogy, obsolete) chondroditemacluritid(zoology) Any extinct gastropod in the family Macluritidae.macrergate(entomology) An unusually large worker ant.macristiid(zoology) Any fish in the obsolete family Macristiidae, which turned out to be a collection of misidentified larval aulopiforms.macroalgaeplural of macroalgamacroalgalOf, or pertaining to, macroalga.macroarrayA large array, especially one of DNA probes that is used in genetic analysis.macrobasic(zoology) Having a shaft over four times as long as the capsule in relation to nematocysts.macrobasin(geography) A relatively large basin (typically, of a large river system)macrobiome(rare, biology) Macrofauna or macroflora, taken as a whole; that part of the biome composed of larger organisms.macrobiota(biology) The macroscopic flora and fauna of a region.macrobiote(rare) One who lives for a long time.macrobleed(pathology) A relatively large lesionmacroblock(signal processing, video compression) A block of adjacent pixels, typically a rectangular 16×16 blockmacroborer(zoology) Any macroorganism that bores into a substratemacroburst(meteorology) A strong downdraft, of over 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds.macrocarpaThe Monterey cypress, Cupressus macrocarpa.macroclumpA relatively large clumpmacrocnemeAny tiger moth of the genus MacrocnememacrocolumAlternative form of macrocollum.macroconchThe female form of an ammonite (that has a larger shell than the male (the microconch).macrocosmsplural of macrocosmmacrocrack(physics) A large-scale crack in a material caused by stress.macrocryst(mineralogy) A relatively large crystal occurring in a mineral deposit, usually defined as one between 0.5 mm and 10 mm in size.macrocycle(organic chemistry) a cyclic macromolecule, or a macrocyclic portion of a moleculemacrocytesplural of macrocytemacrocyticOf or pertaining to macrocytes.macrofaunaAny large animal that is not quite large enough to be considered megafauna, but larger than microfauna. Some include larger species of insects and annelids in this group.macrofiberAlternative form of macrofibre.macrofibre(biology) Any of a series of highly-ordered multicellular structures, on the surface of some bacteria, that undergo twisting and writhing motionsmacrofloraplants that can be seen with the naked eyemacrogenre(discourse analysis) A genre combining several simpler genres.macrogland(biology) A gland distributed on the skin, typically of a toad, that secretes toxinsmacroglialof or relating to macrogliamacrographAn image of an object as seen by the naked eye, without magnification.macrogroupAny of several major groupings, such as a language family or ethnic groupmacrogyria(pathology) An increase in the size of the gyri combined with a decrease in the number of sulcimacroimageA very large image.macrolabiamacrocheiliamacrolayerA very thick layer.macrolevelA level of analysis that concerns large-scale and highly multivariable phenomena or factors.macrolidesplural of macrolidemacromania(medicine) A mania characterized by the delusion that objects are larger than they really are; or that one's own body or body parts are much larger than they are.macromelia(medicine) The condition of having unusually large limbs.macromeresplural of macromeremacromericOf or relating to a macromere.macrometerAn instrument for determining the size or distance of inaccessible objects by means of two reflectors on a common sextantmacromodelA macroscale model.macromolarAn unusually large molar (tooth), often fused to a neighbouring toothmacroniche(ecology) A relatively large nichemacronizedMarked with a macron.macronless(very rare) Without macrons.macropatch(biology) A patch clamp that operates on a group of cellsmacropenis(medicine) An abnormally large penis.macrophage(immunology, cytology) A white blood cell that phagocytizes necrotic cell debris and foreign material, including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. It presents foreign antigens on MHC II to lymphocytes. Part of the innate immune system.macrophagy(zoology) The condition of being macrophagous.macrophase(physics) A relatively large-scale part of a solid phase that has a different morphology than that of its surroundingsmacrophileA person with macrophilia.macrophyte(biology) Any normal macroscopic plant, especially an aquatic one.macropixelA relatively large pixelmacroplant(biology) Any plant that is large enough to be seen with the naked eyemacropodalHaving long or large feetmacropodia(medicine) Excessive development of the feet.macropodid(zoology) Any member of the Macropodidae; a kangaroo.macropteryThe condition of being macropterousmacropulseA relatively large pulsemacroroughExhibiting macroroughness; rough at macroscale.macroscaleA relatively large scalemacroscian(very rare) Casting a long shadow.macroscopeA wide-field imaging devicemacroscopymacroscopic examination (with the naked eye)macroseism(uncommon) A severe earthquakemacroshock(geology, economics) A large-scale shock.macrosomalRelating to a macrosomemacrosomia(pathology) The state (of a foetus or neonate) of being abnormally largemacrosomic(pathology) Relating to or affected by macrosomiamacrosparkA relatively large spark.macrosporeOne of the specially large spores of certain flowerless plants, as Selaginella, etc.macrostate(physics) A group of macroscopic properties of a physical system, such as its temperature and pressure.macrostockOf or relating to the traditional form of stock photography where images are sourced from large agencies rather than individually.macrostomy(zoology) The condition (of some snakes) of having a very large mouth (by dislocation of the jaw)macroteiidAny insect of the genus MacroteleiamacrothereA member of genus Macrotherium (syn. of Chalicotherium)macrothermSynonym of megatherm.macrotidalHaving a relatively large tidal range (greater than 4 metres)macrotraceA trace (track) that is large enough to see with the unaided eyemacrotrendA large-scale trend.macroverse(science fiction) A macroscale universe.macrovirusA computer virus written in a macro language.macroworldA world or reality on a larger scale, thus for example the social scale when discussing individual affairs, or the human scale when discussing particle physics.macrozamin(organic chemistry) A toxic substance found in cycads.macrozooidA relatively large zooid (as compared with a microzooid)macuahuitlAn Aztec obsidian sword or club.maculatingpresent participle and gerund of maculatemaculation(zoology, botany, chiefly uncountable) A pattern of spots.maculatory(dated) Causing a spot, stain or damagemaculature(figuratively) Paper waste; printed materials that may not be read, such as junk mail.madapollamA soft cotton fabric manufactured from fine yarns.madderwortRubia tinctorum (common madder)madecassic(organic chemistry) Relating to madecassic acid or its derivativesmadeleinesplural of madeleinemadherchod(India, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) Uncommon spelling of madarchod.madhhabiteSynonym of madhhabi.madicolous(biology) Inhabiting a thin film or sheet of water.madrassahsplural of madrassahmadreporalCharacteristic of or associated with reef coral of genus Madrepora; madreporic.madreporesplural of madreporemadreporicResembling, or pertaining to, the madrepores (corals of the genus Madrepora).madrigalerA madrigalist (writer or performer of madrigals)madrigalicOf or relating to madrigals.maegashira(sumo) The highest salaried rank of sumo wrestler, below komusubi and above juryo; the lowest rank in the makuuchi division.maelstromsplural of maelstrommafficking(dated) Extravagant rejoicings of a multitude.mafiocracy(uncountable) Government by mafiosi; (loosely) government by organized crime.maftivimabA monoclonal antibody used in the combination drug atoltivimab/maftivimab/odesivimab to treat Zaire ebolavirus.magazinageThe hire or rental of a magazine or warehouse.magazining(colloquial) The act of editing or writing for a magazine.magazinishResembling or characteristic of a magazine or its typical contents.magazinismThe practice of writing for magazines, or in a style suited to magazines.magazinistOne who writes in a magazine.magenblase(medicine) A gastric air bubble.mageocracy(fantasy) Synonym of magocracy.maggotlessFree of maggots.maggotlikeResembling a maggot.maghaemiteAlternative form of maghemite.magicalize(transitive) To make magical.magicianlyLike or befitting a magician.magicianryThe state of being, or art of, a magician.magicienne(dated) A female magician.magickallyIn a magickal way.magicologyThe study of magic.magiristic(obsolete, rare) Synonym of culinary: Of or related to cooking.magirology(obsolete, rare) The art of cooking.magistracyThe dignity or office of a magistrate.magistrandA student in the fourth year of a Masters degree.magistrate(by extension) A comparable official in medieval or modern institutions.magmaphilePartitioning during the partial melting of magma.magnanerieAlternative form of magnanery.magnascopeA large optical instrument used to get a close-up of small objects.magnehelicAlternative letter-case form of Magnehelic.magneoptic(archaic) magnetoopticalmagnesemia(physiology, especially in combination) The presence of magnesium in the blood, and (usually, especially) the degree (that is, its concentration).magnesemic(biology, medicine) Of or pertaining to magnesemia: (usually, especially) regarding trends of magnesium (Mg) concentration over time.magnesuria(pathology) The presence of magnesium salts in the urinemagnetical(obsolete) magneticmagnetisedsimple past and past participle of magnetisemagnetiserAlternative form of magnetizer.magnetismsplural of magnetismmagnetiticOf or relating to the mineral magnetite.magnetizedsimple past and past participle of magnetizemagnetizee(archaic) A person influenced by animal magnetism.magnetizer(now historical) A practitioner of animal magnetism; a hypnotist.magnetizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of magnetizemagnetlessHaving no magnetmagnetlikeResembling or characteristic of a magnet.magnetronsplural of magnetronmagnifical(obsolete) Synonym of magnific.magnifiersplural of magnifiermagnifyingpresent participle and gerund of magnifymagniloquySynonym of magniloquence.magnitudesplural of magnitudemagnoliidsplural of magnoliidmagnolioid(botany) A member of the botanical family Magnoliaceae for which the genus Magnolia is representativemagnolious(dated, slang, now uncommon) Magnificent, splendid, large.magpielikeResembling or characteristic of a magpie, especially in the habit of hoarding objects.magrovirusAny virus that infects marine microbesmagstriped(rare) Bearing a magnetic stripe.maharajahsplural of maharajahmaharaneesplural of maharaneemaharishisplural of maharishimahasattvaA bodhisattva who attains a high degree on the path of consciousness awakening.mahnertite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-trapezohedral mineral containing arsenic, calcium, chlorine, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium.mahobohoboUapaca kirkiana, the sugar-plum.mahoganiesplural of mahoganymahoganize(transitive) To paint or treat (wood) to give it the appearance of mahogany.maidenhair(uncountable, poetic) A woman's pubic hair.maidenhead(literally, countable) The hymen.maidenhood(uncountable) The condition of being a maiden; the time when one is a maiden or young girl.maidenless(literally) Having no maidens.maidenlikeLike a maiden; gentle, demure.maidenship(obsolete) The state of being a maiden; virginity.maidmarian(obsolete) A kind of dance.maieutical(rare) Alternative form of maieutic.mailpersonA letter carrier.maimednessThe state of being maimed.mainbracesplural of mainbracemainframedEquipped with one or more mainframe computers.mainframerOne who works with mainframe computers.mainframesplural of mainframemainlanderSomeone who lives on the mainland.mainlinersplural of mainlinermainliningpresent participle and gerund of mainlinemainpernor(law, historical) In England in the Middle Ages, a surety (kind of guarantor), under the old writ of mainprise, for a prisoner's appearance in court at a day.mainprisedsimple past and past participle of mainprisemainsleaze(Internet slang, derogatory) Spam that is posted by or on behalf of a mainstream organization.mainspring(horology) The principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, which drives it by uncoiling.mainstreamUsed or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of population, market, scientific community, etc.mainstreet(rare) Alternative form of Main Street.maintainedshowing maintenance or attentionmaintainerSomeone who keeps or upholds something; a steward.maintainor(law) One who, not being an interested party, maintains a cause depending between others, by furnishing money, etc., to either party.maintopman(nautical) A sailor on duty on a maintop.maitansineAlternative form of maytansine.maitotoxinA highly potent toxin produced by Gambierdiscus toxicus, a dinoflagellate species.maizebread(rare) Synonym of cornbread.maizefieldA field in which maize is grown.maizeflour(uncommon) Synonym of cornflour.majestatic(obsolete) majesticmajestical(now chiefly poetic) Majestic.majestious(obsolete) majesticmajestuous(obsolete) Majestic.majimboism(Kenya) The political devolution of power to the regions of a country.majoration(mathematics) The establishment of conditions for an upper bound of an expression.majordomosplural of majordomomajorettesplural of majorettemajoritiesplural of majoritymajoritize(transitive) To make a majority.majusculaecapital letters, as found in manuscripts of the sixth century and earliermajuscular(of letters) uppercase, capitalizedmajusculed(rare) Written in majuscule; capitalized.majusculesplural of majusculemajzlanite(mineralogy) A grey monoclinic mineral, found in Russia.makabilityAlternative form of makeability.makedebate(obsolete) Alternative form of make-debate.makerspaceA hackerspace where people develop electronic hardware or other physical objects.makeshiftsplural of makeshiftmakeshiftySomewhat makeshift.makestrife(obsolete) One who excites contentions and quarrels; instigator.makeweightSomething of inferior quality which is included in a shipment to make up the weight.makiotoshi(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker throws his opponent by twisting him towards his own inside hand.maklamicinA spirotetronate-class polyketide natural product isolated from Micromonospora found in the root of Maklam phueak.makunouchiA Japanese lunch box, usually containing small portions of a variety of foods.malacatoonAlternative form of melocoton.malacatuneAlternative form of melocoton.malacoderm(zoology, dated) One of a former tribe of beetles (Malacodermata), with a soft and flexible body.malacolite(mineralogy, obsolete) diopsidemalacology(zoology) The study of molluscs.maladaptedOf any evolving or learning entity, not well adapted for its environment.maladdressawkwardness, rudeness or a lack of politeness or tact when speaking to someonemalalignedBadly aligned; misaligned.malanderedHaving malanders.malapertlyIn a malapert manner.malappliedApplied badly.malapposedBadly apposedmalapropicOf or pertaining to malapropisms.malaproposout of place; inappropriatemalariallyWith the involvement of malaria.malariatedAffected with malaria.malaxationThe act of softening a mass by malaxating.malayosideA particular steroid glycoside.malconduct(less common) Synonym of misconduct.malcontentDissatisfied with current conditions; disaffected, discontented, rebellious.maldescent(medicine) The incomplete descent of the testicles.maledicent(archaic) Reproachful in speech.maledictedsimple past and past participle of maledictmalefacteeSynonym of maleficiary.malefactorA criminal or felon.maleficentHarmful or evil in intent or effect.maleficial(archaic) injurious, damagingmaleimidyl(organic chemistry) A univalent radical derived from maleimidemaleocracy(rare) System of power dominated by males.malestream(feminism) Mainstream and usual, from the point of view of the man, though actually biased towards men.malevolentHaving or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.malevolousmalicious, malevolentmaleylatedModified by reaction with maleic acid or a maleate derivativemalfeasantOf or relating to malfeasance or misconduct.malfeatureA bad feature (cast or structure of anything, or of any part of a thing).malfolding(biochemistry) Incorrect folding (of a protein)malformitydeviation or mistake in form; deformitymalicelessWithout malice.maliferous(archaic) unhealthymalignancyThe state of being malignant or diseased.malignantsplural of malignantmalignmentThe act of maligning something.malingeredsimple past and past participle of malingermalingererA person who malingers.malingerorArchaic form of malingerer.malinkoite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-pyramidal mineral containing boron, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.malladrite(mineralogy) A trigonal-trapezohedral mineral containing fluorine, silicon, and sodium.mallakhambAlternative form of mallakhamba.mallandersAlternative form of malanders.mallangong(obsolete) The platypus.mallardite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and sulfur.malleatingpresent participle and gerund of malleatemalleationThe act or process of malleating (beating into a plate, sheet, or leaf, as a metal)malleefowlAlternative form of mallee fowl.malleiformhammer-shapedmallemucksplural of mallemuckmallendersAlternative form of malanders.mallotoxinSynonym of rottlerin.mallowwortMalope trifida, an ornamental plant.malnourish(transitive) To feed insufficiently, to cause malnutrition.malnutrite(obsolete) malnourishedmalocclude(dentistry) Of teeth, to misalign.malodorantsmelly, malodorousmalodorousHaving a bad odor.malolactic(wine) Describing a type of fermentation in which malic acid is converted into lactic acidmalonamate(organic chemistry) The conjugate base of malonamic acid, 3-amino-3-oxopropanoate. It can exist as an ion or a salt.malonamide(organic chemistry) Any amide of malonic acidmalotilateA drug used in the treatment of liver disease.malparkage(rare, humorous) An act of parking a vehicle illegally.malphigianMisspelling of Malpighian.malpostureBad or wrong posture.malpresentTo undergo malpresentationmalrotated(anatomy) Subject to malrotationmaltogenic(biochemistry) That breaks down starch into maltose.maltoporinAny of a family of outer membrane proteins associated with the diffusion of maltodextrin.maltorsiontorsion that leads to malrotationmaltreatedsimple past and past participle of maltreatmaltreaterOne who maltreats someone or something.maltreatorAlternative form of maltreater.malukhiyahAlternative form of mulukhiyah.malvaceousOf or pertaining to plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae.malveuille(rare) To disrespect. To wish ill on someone.mameloshenThe Yiddish language.mamillatedHaving nipplesmammaliansplural of mammalianmammalkindAll mammals, considered as a group.mammallikeResembling or characteristic of a mammal.mammectomySynonym of mastectomy.mammilatedHaving relatively small protrusions from the exterior, most commonly the surface.mammillaryResembling a breast or nipple in shape or form.mammillateHaving small nipples, or small protuberances like nipples or mammae.mammilloidShaped like a nipple.mammogenicRelating to mammogenesismammogramsplural of mammogrammammographA machine for taking X-ray pictures of the breasts (mammaries)mammoodies(obsolete) A kind of cotton cloth from India.mammophantA (hypothetical) cross between a woolly mammoth and an elephant.mammothite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic sulfate chloride mineral with the chemical formula Pb₆Cu₄AlSb⁵⁺O₂(OH)₁₆Cl₄(SO₄)₂.mamoncilloMelicoccus bijugatus, a tree of the Sapindaceae family, native to Central and South America.manageableCapable of being managed or controlled.manageablyIn a manageable manner.manageless(archaic) unmanageablemanagementThe executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.managerdomThe realm or sphere of managers.managerese(informal, derogatory) The business jargon used by managers.manageress(dated) A female manager.managerialOf or relating to a manager or management; involving management-like duties.manarchist(slang, derogatory) A masculinist anarchist, especially one who downplays women's issues.manasseite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.manavalinsAlternative form of manavelins.manavelins(nautical) Odds and ends, leftovers, or scraps of food.manavilinsAlternative form of manavelins.manbarklakThe South American tree Lecythis ollaria.manbashing(derogatory, slang) Overt prejudice against men.mancallineCharacteristic of auks of the subfamily Mancallinae.mancatcherAlternative form of man catcher.mancessionExcessively high male unemployment.manchester(Australia, New Zealand, uncountable) Household linen, especially as a category of goods in a store.manchinealObsolete form of manchineel.manchineelA tropical American tree (Hippomane mancinella), having apple-like, poisonous fruit, and a sap that causes blisters on contact with the skin.mancipatio(law, historical) In Ancient Rome, a solemn verbal contract by which the ownership of certain types of goods (res mancipi) was transferred.mandamentomandamento (former type of Italian administrative district; territory ruled by a praetor)mandamusedsimple past and past participle of mandamusmandamusesplural of mandamusmandarinalPertaining to mandarins or to the system of rule by mandarins.mandarinesplural of mandarinemandarinicOf or pertaining to a mandarin.mandelbrotA sort of cookie-like hard, sweet bread usually containing almonds traditionally eaten by Ashkenazi Jews and often dipped in tea.mandevilla(botany) Any of the genus Mandevilla of tropical and subtropical flowering vines, native to the Americas.mandibular(anatomy, zootomy) Of or pertaining to the mandible.mandocello(music) A string instrument similar to a large mandolinmandoliner(rare) Synonym of mandolinist.mandolinesplural of mandolinemandragoraAny of various plants of the genus Mandragora.mandraulic(informal) labor-intensivemandriarch(rare) A leader or founder of a monastic order.manducable(archaic) Capable of being chewed; eatable.manducatedsimple past and past participle of manducatemanducatorSomething used for manducating.maneuveredsimple past and past participle of maneuvermaneuvererOne who maneuvers.maneuvringpresent participle and gerund of maneuvremanfiction(informal) Literary fiction which appeals to, or is marketed toward, men, typically written by male authors and centering on male characters.manfulnessThe state of being manfulmangabeiraAny plant of the genus Hancornia.manganatesplural of manganatemanganesic(metallurgy, dated) Containing manganesemanganetic(obsolete) manganiferous (containing manganese)manganitesplural of manganitemangemange(New Zealand) The fern Lygodium articulatummangeriticResembling or containing the mineral mangerite.mangerlikeResembling or characteristic of a manger.mangetoutsplural of mangetoutmangiferin(biochemistry) The glycoside 2-β-D-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthen-9-one that has some use as an antioxidant. It is a glucoside of norathyriol.manglement(business, slang) Incompetent senior management.manglinglySo as to mangle something.mangophileSomeone who particularly enjoys eating mangoes.mangosteenA tropical fruit of the tree genus Garcinia.mangotoxinAn antimetabolite toxin produced by Pseudomonas syringae bacteria.mangustineArchaic form of mangosteen.manhandledsimple past and past participle of manhandlemanhandlerOne who manhandles.manhandlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of manhandlemanhattansplural of manhattanmanhuntersplural of manhuntermanhuntingOrganized searching for a criminal or enemy.maniacallyIn a maniacal manner; frantically.maniaphobeA person with maniaphobia.manicottisSynonym of manicotti.manicuringpresent participle and gerund of manicuremanicurismThe practice or the art of giving manicures.manicuristA person who performs manicures.manidipine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.manifaxineAn NDRI developed from radafaxine.manifestedsimple past and past participle of manifestmanifesterOne who or that which manifests.manifestlyIn a manifest manner; obviously.manifestosplural of manifestomanifolded(engineering, not comparable) Arranged in a manifold.manifoldlyIn a manifold manner.maniguette(obsolete) Alternative form of malagueta.manipancha(archaic) A wooden humanoid figure used as a fetish in Africa, supposed to allow communication with distant places.manipulate(transitive) To move, arrange or operate something using the handsmanipulism(rare, political theory) A form of societal mind control in collectivist societies based on suppressive mechanisms and psychological manipulation.manjiroite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, potassium, and sodium.mankoushehAlternative form of manakish.mannagrassAny of several perennial grasses of the genus Glyceriamannardite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-dipyramidal black mineral containing barium, hydrogen, oxygen, titanium, and vanadium.mannequinsplural of mannequinmannerablewell-mannered.mannerismsplural of mannerismmanneristsplural of manneristmannerlesslacking good manners; impolite; ill-bredmannerpunkA subgenre of fantasy literature that takes place within an elaborate social structure and resembles a comedy of manners.mannersomeCharacterised by having (good) manners; mannerly.mannobiose(biochemistry) Either of two isomeric disaccharides formed from two mannose moietiesmannolipid(organic chemistry) A glycolipid in which the carbohydrate is mannosemannosidicDerived from a mannoside.mannuronan(biochemistry) A polysaccharide consisting of many mannuronic acid residuesmannuronicRelating to mannuronic acid or its derivativesmanoeuvredsimple past and past participle of manoeuvremanoeuvrerAlternative spelling of maneuverer.manoeuvresplural of manoeuvremanoletina(bullfighting) A maneuver in which the bull charges behind the bullfighter into his red muleta.manometersplural of manometermanometricOf or pertaining to manometry, or measured using a manometermanorhouseAlternative form of manor house.manosphere(Internet, neologism) The domain or totality of blogs and websites associated with the men's rights movement, the redpill movement or incels.manpoweredThe human muscle power exerted by a single person or many people (analogous to horsepower).manqueller(obsolete) A killer of men; a manslayer; executioner.manscapingpresent participle and gerund of manscapemanservantA male servant.mansionary(historical, Christianity) resident; residentiarymanslaught(obsolete) Manslaughter.manslayersplural of manslayermanslayingThe deliberate killing of a human being; murder.manstealerA slave-dealer; someone who seizes another person to hold that person as a slave or sell that person into slavery; more loosely: a slaveholder.manstopperA weapon, bullet, dog, etc. that can quickly and reliably incapacitate a person.mansuetude(archaic) Gentleness, tameness.manteletta(Roman Catholicism) A long silk or woollen vestment, fastened in front, with a low collar and no sleeves, worn by cardinals, bishops, abbots, and the prelates of the Roman court.mantelloneA garment resembling the mantelletta, but longer and with wing-like sleeves.manterrupt(informal, derogatory) To interrupt condescendingly (a female interlocutor), presuming that the woman's word have little merit merely because she is not male.manticoresplural of manticoremantislikeResembling or characteristic of a mantis.mantleslugAny of several air-breathing land slugs of the genera Philomycus or Pallifera.mantletreeAlternative spelling of mantle-tree.mantralessWithout a mantra.mantralikeResembling a mantra; fervent and often repeated.manualetteA small manual.manualiterOf organ music requiring the use of the manuals only.manubriumsplural of manubriummanucaptor(law, obsolete) In English common law, a person empowered to take bail and capture a person who forfeits it.manuductor(Catholicism) The chief novice in an order.manufactor(obsolete) A manufacturer.manularity(computing, slang, rare) labor-intensiveness, especially in contrast to automation.manumation(business, nonstandard) Applying technology to automate a business process that produces the same results as the manual process before automation.manumittedsimple past and past participle of manumitmanumitterAn emancipator from slavery, someone who manumits.manumittorAlternative spelling of manumitter.manumotive(archaic) Which can be moved by hand.manurelessWithout manure.manurelikeResembling or characteristic of manure.manurement(obsolete) cultivationmanuriallyAs, or by means of, manure.manuscribe(archaic) To write by hand.manuscriptHandwritten, or by extension manually typewritten, as opposed to being mechanically reproduced.manyhandedAlternative form of many-handed.manzanillaA pale, dry fino sherry.manzanilloA variety of Spanish olive.manzanitasplural of manzanitamapabilityMisspelling of mappability.mapantsula(South Africa) petty gangstermapenterol(organic chemistry) The halogenated amino alcohol 1-[4-amino-3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-2-(2-methylbutan-2-ylamino)ethanolmaphrodite(slang) Hermaphrodite.mapinguariAlternative form of mapinguary.mapinguaryA legendary red-furred ground-dwelling sloth-like creature said to live in the Amazon rainforests of Brazil and Bolivia.mapletreesplural of mapletreemapmodulin(biochemistry) A protein that binds to microtubule-associated proteinsmappemondeA medieval map of the known or imagined world.mapracoratAn anti-inflammatory drug belonging to the class of selective glucocorticoid receptor agonists.mapreadingThe skill of reading a map.maquahuitlAlternative form of macuahuitl.maquillageMakeup, cosmetics, or its application, especially in theatrical or excessive use.maquisardsplural of maquisardmarabarabaAn African board game, still played regularly.marabouticOf, or pertaining to, a marabout.maraschinoA sweet liqueur made from marasca cherries.marasmioidRelating to fungi of the genus Marasmius.marasquinoAlternative form of maraschino.marathonerSomeone who participates in a marathon or other long-distance races.marathonicInvolving hard, sustained effort.marblefishAny of the family Aplodactylidae of perciform fishes.marbleizedsimple past and past participle of marbleizemarbleizerOne who marbleizes.marblelessWithout marbles.marblelikeResembling marble stone.marblenessQuality of being marblemarblewoodThe Australian tree Acacia bakeri.marbleworkThe craft of sculpting or otherwise creating with marble.marcantant(obsolete, nonce word) A merchant.marcasitesplural of marcasitemarcasiticContaining, or having the nature of, marcasite.marcellingpresent participle and gerund of marcelmarcescent(botany, of an organ such as a leaf or blossom; rarely also figurative) Withered, but still attached.marchantin(organic chemistry) Any of a series of cyclic bibenzyl ethers present in liverworts of the genus Marchantia.marchlandsplural of marchlandmarchmountA tall mountain, in particular one of the Five Great Mountains of China.marcophilyThe branch of philately concerned with the study of postmarks.marcottage(botany) A process of plant propagation where soil is tied onto a branch stripped of a ring of bark.mardivirusAny virus of the genus MardivirusmarekaniteAn Apache tear (obsidian nodule).maremmaticOf or relating to a maremma.mareograph(oceanography) marigraphmargarinedSpread or covered with margarine.margarinesplural of margarinemargariney(rare) Margarinelike.margaritasplural of margaritamargaritesplural of margaritemargaritic(organic chemistry) Relating to margaritic acid of its derivativesmargarodid(zoology) Any in the family Margarodidae of scale insects.margatoxinA peptide toxin present in the venom of the scorpion Centruroides margaritatusmargheritaAlternative letter-case form of Margherita.marginable(finance, of securities) Capable of being traded on margin.marginaliaNotes in the margin of a document.marginallyIn a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely sufficiently; slightly.marginatedHaving a distinct margin.marginatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of marginatemarginella(zoology) A mollusk of the genus Marginella, or its shell.marginlessWithout a margin.margravateThe status or rank of a margrave.margravelyOf or befitting a margrave.margravialOf or relating to a margrave.margravineThe wife of a margrave.margueritaAlternative form of margarita (“type of cocktail”).margueriteAn oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare).mariacheroA mariachi musician.marialiticRelating to or containing marialite.maricolous(rare) Inhabiting the sea.marigenous(geology) Produced in or by the sea.marigoldedAdorned with marigolds.marihuanasplural of marihuanamarijuanasplural of marijuanamarimastat(medicine) A novel matrix metalloprotease inhibitor once proposed for cancer treatmentmarimbaist(rare) Synonym of marimbist.marinadingpresent participle and gerund of marinademarinatingpresent participle and gerund of marinatemarinationThe process of marinating.marineress(dated) A female mariner.marinoramaA representation of a sea view.marionetteA puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.mariposite(mineralogy) A chromium-rich variety of mica, giving a green color to the generally white dolomitic marble in which it is commonly found.marishness(obsolete) The quality of being marish, or marshy.maritagium(historical) Synonym of maritage.maritalityThe marital state; being married.mariticideThe act of killing one's spouse, especially the murder of a husband by his wife.maritimale(obsolete) maritimemaritimelyIn a maritime way.maritoclaxA particular marinopyrrolemarkedness(linguistics) The quality of a word, form or phoneme that is considered to be more complicated, less natural or stranger than the usual form.markerlesslacking markersmarketableCapable of being marketed.marketablyIn a marketable way.marketeersplural of marketeermarketgoerAlternative spelling of market-goer.marketingsplural of marketingmarketizer(economics) One who brings an organization or a country to the market; one who assists in expanding a market economy by finding market-based solutions for social, political, or economic problems; one who assists with marketization.marketlesswithout a marketmarketlikeResembling or characteristic of a market.marketroid(slang, derogatory) A person who works in marketing, especially one who is ignorant and relies on buzzwords and deception.markettingMisspelling of marketing.marketwideThroughout a market.marketwiseIn terms of the financial market.markogeninA particular steroid glycoside.marksmanlyBefitting a marksman.markswomanA woman skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.markswomenplural of markswomanmarkworthy(dated, rare) Worthy of note or remark.marlaceousResembling marl.marlacious(geology) Containing large quantities of marl.marmaladerA maker of marmalade.marmaladeyAlternative form of marmalady.marmarized(geology) Transformed into marble.marmarosis(geology) The metamorphosis of limestone into marble.marmelosin(organic chemistry) Synonym of imperatorin.marmennillA fabled marine male creature usually represented as having the head, trunk, and arms of a man and a lower part like the tail of a fish.marmesinin(organic chemistry) A psoralen chemical compound containing (-)-marmesin linked to beta-D-glucosyl residue, found in some plants. (2S)-2-[2-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxypropan-2-yl]-2,3-dihydrofuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-onemarmoratedAlternative form of marmorate.marmoreous(obsolete) marmorealmarmorisedAlternative spelling of marmorized.marmorized(geology) Transformed into marble by metamorphismmarmorosis(geology) The metamorphosis of limestone into marble.marnavirusAny RNA virus of the family MarnaviridaemarocchinoA coffee drink made with a shot of espresso, cocoa powder and milk froth.maropitant(pharmacology) A neurokinin receptor antagonist used to treat motion sickness and vomiting in dogs.marouflageA similar technique for weatherproofing buildings by attaching fabric to the wall.marquesateAlternative form of marquisate.marquessesplural of marquessmarqueteryAlternative form of marquetry.marquisateThe territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness.marquisdom(obsolete) A marquisate.marquisess(obsolete) A marchioness.marrabenta(music) A genre of popular Mozambican dance music.marrednessThe state of being marred or spoilt.marrowboneA bone containing edible marrow.marrowlessWithout marrow.marrowlikeResembling or characteristic of a marrow.marscaponeMisspelling of mascarpone.marshalateThe office of marshal.marshalersplural of marshalermarshalessfemale marshalmarshaling(US) present participle and gerund of marshalmarshalled(British spelling) simple past and past participle of marshalmarshallerAlternative spelling of marshaler.marshalsea(UK) The court or seat of a marshal.marshberry(Newfoundland) The cranberry.marshelderAlternative form of marsh elder.marshinessThe quality or state of being marshy.marshlandsplural of marshlandmarshscapeA marshy landscape.marshsnakeAlternative form of marsh snake.marsturite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.marsupialsplural of marsupialmarsupiate(obsolete) marsupialmarsupitesplural of marsupitemartellato(music) Strongly accented, or hammered out; used of notes played on bowed string instruments, handbells, or the piano.martensite(metallurgy) A solid solution of carbon in iron; the chief constituent of steel.marthozite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, selenium, and uranium.martialismA spiritual philosophy associated with some martial arts that involves finding one's inner balance, transcending physical combat, and the ability to become one with the opponent.martialitysuitability for war, likelihood of success in war, tendency to wage warmartializeTo render martial; to equip for war.martingale(equestrianism) A piece of harness used on a horse to keep it from raising its head above a desired point.martyrizedsimple past and past participle of martyrizemartyrizerOne who martyrs, puts others through martyrdom.martyrlessWithout a martyr.martyrlikeResembling or characteristic of a martyr.martyrsomePertaining to, or characteristic of a martyrmarvellersplural of marvellermarvellingpresent participle and gerund of marvelmarvellous(British spelling) Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.marvelmentThe state of marvelling; amazement.marvelsome(rare) Characterised or marked by marvelling; marvelousmarzacottoA kind of varnish formerly used in Italy.marzbanateAlternative form of marzpanate.marzpanate(historical) a border province of the Sassanian Empire ruled by the marzpanmascagnite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a native sulfate of ammonia, found in volcanic districts.mascaraingpresent participle and gerund of mascaramascarponeA soft, creamy Italian cheese that is not pressed or aged; often used in desserts.masculinesplural of masculinemashrabiyaAlternative form of mashrabiyya.mashuganuhAlternative form of meshuggener.maskeraderArchaic form of masquerader.maskinongeAlternative form of muskellunge.maskirovka(military, especially regarding Soviet or Russian warfare) A set of procedures designed to confuse, mislead, and camouflage oneself from the enemy.maslimomabA mouse monoclonal antibody and immunosuppressive drug.masochistsplural of masochistmasoncraftThe skills of a mason; expertise in building with stone, brick, etc.masoprocolA particular topical drug used in chemotherapy.masqueradeThe act of wearing a mask or dressing up in a costume for, or as if for, a masquerade ball.massacringpresent participle and gerund of massacremassacrist(rare) One who commits a massacre.massacrous(obsolete) Of, or pertaining to, a massacre.massalcheeAlternative form of mussaulchee.massasaugaThe rattlesnake Sistrurus catenatus (formerly Crotalinus catenatus) in the family Viperidae, found in three subspecies.massecuiteA suspension of sugar crystals in a mother liquor, after boiling of syrup; produced in a sugar factory.massednessThe quality of being massed.masseteric(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the masseter.massopodanAny sauropodomorph dinosaur of the clade MassopodamastectomyThe surgical procedure to remove all or part of a breast and sometimes nearby tissues.masterablePossible to master; able to be mastered.masterbateMisspelling of masturbate.mastercopyAlternative form of master copy.masterfast(archaic) Bound to a mastermasterfullArchaic form of masterful.masterhoodThe condition of being a mastermasterlessLacking or deprived of a master.masterlikeResembling or characteristic of a master; masterly.masterlingA young, little, or petty master; a lordling.mastermindA person with an extraordinary intellect or skill that is markedly superior to their peers.masterplan(transitive) To make a master plan of; to strategize.masterpost(Internet) A posted message that gathers together several other posts on a single topic.mastershipThe state or office of a master.masterworkA piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.masterwortPeucedanum ostruthium, an umbelliferous plant grown in gardens, formerly much used for medicinal purposes.mastheadedsimple past and past participle of mastheadmasticableAble to be chewed.masticatedsimple past and past participle of masticatemasticaterAlternative form of masticator.masticatorSomeone who masticates.mastigopod(zoology, obsolete) A member of the Mastigopoda (protozoans which possess cilia or flagella).mastocytesplural of mastocytemastocyticRelating to or composed of mastocytes.mastodonicOf, or pertaining to, the mastodon.mastodynia(medicine) mastalgia; pain in the breastmastofauna(rare, zoology) The mammals, or all kinds of mammals, inhabiting a region.mastoparanA peptide toxin from wasp venom.mastopathyAny disease of the breastmastuprate(rare, obsolete) masturbatemasturbate(transitive, colloquial) To manually or by other means than one's own genitals stimulate someone else's genitals sexually.matadoressA female matador.matadorialOf or relating to matadors.mataeologyAlternative form of mateology.matchboard(carpentry) A type of wooden board that connects with others using a tongue and groove systemmatchcloth(obsolete) A kind of coarse woolen cloth.matchflareThe flaring of a lit match.matchheadsplural of matchheadmatchinessThe quality of being matchy.matchlesseObsolete spelling of matchless.matchlightThe light produced by a burning match.matchlocksplural of matchlockmatchmakeeOne who has used the services of a matchmaker.matchmakerSomeone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.matchpointAlternative spelling of match point.matchstalkRare form of matchstick.matchstickA small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match.matelotageA social practice of same-sex civil union among seafarers in the 17th and 18th centuries.materiallyIn a material manner; with regard to physical things or characteristics.materiomicOf or relating to materiomics.maternallyIn a maternal manner; motherly, as a mother.materteralPertaining to, or in the manner of, an aunt.mathbabbleIncomprehensible talk about mathematical equations.mathematic(archaic) Mathematical.mathiasite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral black mineral containing calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, strontium, and titanium.mathphobiaAlternative form of mathophobia.matlockite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, fluorine, and lead.matrescentExhibiting matrescence; becoming a mother.matriarchsplural of matriarchmatriarchyA system of government by females (particularly as a kind of polity).matrically(mathematics) By means of, or in the form of matricesmatricaria(botany) Any of the plants in the genus Matricaria.matricidalRelating to matricide, the killing of a mother.matricidesplural of matricidematrifocal(anthropology, of family structures) Centered on the mother; matriarchal.matrilocal(of a married couple) Living with the family of the wife; uxorilocal.matrilysin(biochemistry) A matrix metalloproteinase that has a function in the development of tumours.matrimaniaExcessive enthusiasm for a wedding or weddings in general.matrimoineObsolete form of matrimony.matrioshkaAlternative spelling of matryoshka.matriotismSchool, hometown, or parish pride or loyalty, as opposed to nationalism or patriotism.matriphagyThe condition where organisms feed on their own mother.matriptase(biochemistry) An enzyme that cleaves various kinds of synthetic substrate.matrisomal(biology) Relating to a matrisomematristicsThe study of women who were involved in the early Christian church.matrixlikeResembling or characteristic of a matrix.matrixwiseBy means of, or in terms of, matrices.matroclinyThe quality of being matroclinous.matronaeumAlternative spelling of matroneum.matronhoodThe state of being a matronmatronlikeLike a matron; matronly.matronymicOf, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.matrotrophAny matrotrophic organism.matryoshkaOne of a set of wooden Russian dolls of different sizes, designed such that each fits inside the next.mattednessThe quality of being matted.matterlessWithout matter, void of mattermatterlikeResembling or characteristic of matter.mattersomeCharacterised or marked by mattering; material; importantmatterwave(physics) A travelling particle considered in terms of its wavelike propertiesmattowaccaSynonym of hickory shad.mattressedHaving a mattress or mattresses.mattressesplural of mattressmaturatingpresent participle and gerund of maturatematurationThe process of becoming mature.maturative(medicine, historical) A remedy used in medieval medicine to promote maturation; a maturant.maturenessThe property of being mature.maturitiesplural of maturitymatutinary(dated, chiefly US, rare) Matutinal.matzoballsplural of matzoballmaudlinismA maudlin condition.maudlinize(transitive) To make maudlin or sentimental.maulsticksplural of maulstickmaunderingA rambling or pointless discourse.maurotoxin(toxicology) A neurotoxin created by the Tunisian large-clawed scorpion.mausoleumsplural of mausoleummavacamtenA medication for the treatment of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.maverickerOne who steals an unbranded range animal.mavourneen(Ireland) darling, sweetheartmaxicircle(genetics) One of the forms of circular DNA in a kinetoplast (the other being minicircles). They encode the typical protein products needed for the mitochondria.maxillipedOne of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).maxillopod(zoology) Any member of the class Maxillopoda of diverse crustaceans including barnacles and copepods.maximalismThe opposite of minimalism: a tendency toward excess.maximalist(art, music, literature) Preferring redundancy; tending to do or provide more rather than less.maximalityThe quality or state of being maximal.maximalize(transitive) To make maximal; maximize.maximative(linguistics) A form of adjective which expresses an upper bound.maximisersplural of maximisermaximisingpresent participle and gerund of maximisemaximizingpresent participle and gerund of maximizemaxiseriesA relatively long comic book series.maxisingleAlternative form of maxi single.maxofacialSynonym of maxillofacial.maxwellite(mineralogy) A monoclinic dark red mineral containing arsenic, fluorine, iron, oxygen, and sodium.mayblossomThe flower of the hawthorn, Crataegus, especially the common hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna.mayflowersplural of mayflowermayonnaiseAny cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.mayonnaisyAlternative form of mayonnaisey.mayoressesplural of mayoressmayorshipsplural of mayorshipmaytansineA cytotoxic agent that inhibits the assembly of microtubules by binding to tubulin at the rhizoxin binding site.mazaediate(lichenology) Having a mazaedium.mazapilite(mineralogy) Synonym of arseniosiderite.mazarinade(historical) A scurrilous anti-governmental pamphlet published in mid-seventeenth-century France.mazocraeid(zoology) Any flatworm in the family Mazocraeidae.mazologist(obsolete, rare) One versed in mazology; a mammalogist.mazopathiaAlternative form of mazopathy.mazuration(phonology) Synonym of mazurzenie.mazurzenie(phonology) The replacement or merger of the Polish language's series of retroflex fricatives and affricates /ʂ, ʐ, t͡ʂ, d͡ʐ/ (written ⟨sz⟩, ⟨ż⟩, ⟨cz⟩, ⟨dż⟩) into the alveolar series /s, z, t͡s, d͡z/ (written ⟨s⟩, ⟨z⟩, ⟨c⟩, ⟨dz⟩), present in Masovian and other dialects.meadowfoam(uncountable) The industrially useful oil produced by Limnanthes alba.meadowhawk(US) Any of several dragonflies, of the genus Sympetrum, native to North America.meadowlandA tract of land cultivated as a meadow.meadowlarkThe meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis).meadowlessWithout meadows.meadowlikeResembling or characteristic of a meadow.meadowruesplural of meadowruemeadowwortThe plant meadowsweet.meagerness(US) The state of being meager.meagreness(British) The state of being meagre.mealbeetleSynonym of mealworm beetle.mealmonger(historical) A seller of meal (grain for use as food).mealymouthAlternative form of mealy-mouth.meanderingpresent participle and gerund of meandermeandrinid(zoology) Any stony coral in the family Meandrinidae.meaningfulHaving meaning, significant.meannessesplural of meannessmeanwhilst(archaic) meanwhilemeaslinessThe state or quality of being measly.measurableAble to be measured.measurablyIn a measurable manner.measuredlyIn a measured fashion.measuringsplural of measuringmeatcutterA worker employed to cut meat.meateatingAlternative form of meat-eating.meatheaded(informal) stubbornly stupid, especially in an aggressive masculine waymeatlesslyIn a meatless way; without meat.meatometerA device to measure the width of a human's urinary meatus.meatoscope(medicine, archaic) A speculum for examining a natural passage, such as the urethra.meatoscopyThe medical inspection of any meatus, especially the urinary meatus or the vesical orifice of a ureter.meatpackerA person or company involved in the meatpacking industry, including slaughtering and meat processingmeatpuppet(Internet slang, derogatory) One whose sole reason for participating in a discussion or forum is to support, or express agreement with, a friend.meatshieldAlternative spelling of meat shield.meatworkerA worker in the meat industry.mebamoxinethe drug benmoxin.mebanazineA hydrazine derivative and monoamine oxidase inhibitor.mebeverine(pharmacology) A musculotropic antispasmodic drug.mebezonium(pharmacology) A neuromuscular blocker, 4,4’-diaminodicyclohexyl methane trimethylammonium iodide, used in veterinary medicine, in combination with the embutramide and tetracaine, for euthanasia of small domestic animals.mebolazineAn anabolic steroid.mebrofeninA diagnostic reagent.mebutamateA sedative and anxiolytic drug with antihypertensive effects.mecaserminA recombinant human insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) which is used for the long-term treatment of growth failure in children with severe primary IGF-I deficiencymechanical(now rare) Characteristic of someone who does manual labour for a living; coarse, vulgar.mechanickeObsolete spelling of mechanic.mechanisedsimple past and past participle of mechanisemechaniserAlternative form of mechanizer.mechanisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mechanisemechanismsplural of mechanismmechanizedsimple past and past participle of mechanizemechanizerA person who or machine that mechanizes.mechanizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mechanizemechanomicRelating to mechanomesmechanurgy(obsolete, rare) The branch of science that deals with moving machines.meciadanolthe 3-O-methylation of catechinmecillinamA penicillin antibiotic.mecochirid(zoology) Any extinct lobsterlike crustacean in the family Mecochiridae.meconidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in opium, extracted as a yellow amorphous substance which is easily decomposed.meconidium(zoology) A kind of gonophore produced by hydroids of the genus Gonothyraea (Campanulariidae), having tentacles, and otherwise resembling a free medusa, but remaining attached by a pedicel.meconopsisAny of several poppy-like plants of the genus Meconopsis, most of which are found in the HimalayasmecopteranAny of the carnivorous insects in the order Mecopteramecysteine(pharmacology) A mucolytic drug.medaillonsplural of medaillonmedallionsplural of medallionmedallistsplural of medallistmedallurgyThe art of producing medals.medazomideAn antispasmodic drug.meddlementThe act of meddling; interference.meddlesomeCharacterized or marked by meddling; inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.meddlinglyIn a meddling manner.medermycinA particular biosynthetic gene cluster of Streptomycesmedevackedsimple past and past participle of medevacmediacracyRule by the media; a situation in which the media dominates or controls the populace.mediaevalsplural of mediaevalmediagenicthought of by the news media as an attractive subjectmedialmost(anatomy) Closest to the midlinemedialnessThe condition of being medialmedialward(anatomy) Occurring or situated in a medial direction.mediamacro(politics, economics, media) A narrative or set of beliefs promulgated as factual by news media that distorts macroeconomic consensus, e.g. often presenting the (total) government deficit as a prime economic indicator and invoking analogies between governments and households on debt.medianocheA Caribbean sandwich of roast pork, ham, mustard, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles.mediascapeThe metaphorical landscape of trends, tastes, etc. promoted by the media.mediaspeakThe jargon used by the mass media.mediastinaplural of mediastinummediastine(anatomy) mediastinummediatableCapable of being mediated.mediationsplural of mediationmediatizedsimple past and past participle of mediatizemediatizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mediatizemediatressA female mediator; a mediatrix.mediatrice(obsolete) Synonym of mediatrix (“female mediator”).medicalese(informal) The jargon used by medical professionals.medicaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of medicalize.medicalize(transitive) To make medical; to convert or reduce to a branch of medicine; especially, to pathologize.medicamentA medicine, medication or drug.medicarpin(organic chemistry) A pterocarpan found in Medicago truncatula.medicaster(dated, now chiefly literary) A quack doctor; someone who pretends to have medical knowledge.medicatingpresent participle and gerund of medicatemedicationA medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.medicativeMedicinal; acting like a medicine.medicatoryServing to medicate; medicinal.medicinalsplural of medicinalmedicinaryObsolete form of medicinal.medievallyIn a medieval way.mediobasal(anatomy) At the base of the medial planemediobrome(photography, historical, chiefly attributive) A variant of the bromoil process.mediocracy(informal) A social hierarchy in which the mediocre prevails.mediocrelyIn a mediocre way.mediocristA mediocre person.mediocrity(uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.mediologicPertaining to or characteristic of mediology.mediolysisbreakdown of the tissue of the media of the arterial wallmediolyticRelating to mediolysismediportal(biology) Of an animal, physically adapted to spend a substantial amount of time moving slowly over land, usually with a heavy body weight, but also having some characteristics conducive to quick movements when needed.medireviewErroneous, computer-generated form of medieval.meditatingpresent participle and gerund of meditatemeditationA devotional exercise of, or leading to, contemplation.meditatist(archaic) A meditator.meditativeOf or pertaining to meditation.meditatorsplural of meditatormediumship(parapsychology) The state of being a medium (psychic conduit); purported ability to mediate communication between spirits of the dead and living human beings.mediumwaveOf radio waves, having a wavelength of approximately 100 to 1000 metersmedivackedsimple past and past participle of medivacmedorinone(pharmacology) A phosphodiesterase inhibitor.medrinaqueA type of fabric from the Philippines, made from the abaca tree.medroxalolA vasodilator beta blocker.medscanner(science fiction, chiefly Star Trek) A portable device capable of scanning a patient to diagnose sickness or injury.medullated(anatomy) Myelinated.medullitisInflammation of marrow, either bone marrow (osteomyelitis) or the spinal cord (myelitis).medusafishAny of the family Centrolophidae of perciform fish, often found in association with jellyfish.medusaheadA type of bristly grass native to Europe, Taeniatherum caput-medusaemedusiform(zoology) Resembling a medusa in shape or structure.medusozoan(zoology) Any of the subphylum Medusozoa of jellyfish.meechinglyIn a meeching manner.meerasidarAlternative form of mirasidar.meerassdarAlternative form of mirasidar.meerkitten(informal) An infant or juvenile meerkat.meerschaum(uncountable) A soft white mineral, chiefly used for smoking-pipes and cigar holders.mefenamateAny salt or ester of mefenamic acid.mefexamideA particular psychostimulant.mefloquine(pharmacology) An antimalarial drug C₁₇H₁₆F₆N₂O similar to quinine that consists of a fluorinated derivative of quinoline and is used in the form of its hydrochloride for the prevention and treatment of malaria.megaampereOne million amperesmegabasite(obsolete, mineralogy) Synonym of wolframite.megabinary(computing) Relating to the units prefixed mebi-, such as the mebibyte as opposed to the megabyte.megabreach(informal, rare) A very large-scale breach in security.megabudget(informal) A very large budget.megacannon(rare) A large cannon.megacardiamegalocardiamegacasinoA very large casino.megacastedPertaining to components from megacastingmegacenterA large or major center (place where function or activity occurs).megacentreAlternative spelling of megacenter.megachange(informal) A very large or significant change.megachilid(zoology) Any of the family Megachilidae of mostly solitary bees whose scopa is restricted to the ventral surface of the abdomen.megachurchA church with an atypically large congregation.megacircle(biochemistry) An extrachromosomal circular nucleic acid fragmentmegacitiesplural of megacitymegacoccus(biology) A relatively large coccoid bacteriummegacolonyAn extremely large colony of organisms.megacorpseOne million corpses, as a unit of measure in reference to nuclear warfare.megacyclesplural of megacyclemegacystisA rare disease that is identified by an abnormally large or distended bladder.megadalton(physics) A unit equal to one million daltons.megadealerA major, large-scale dealer.megadeathsplural of megadeathmegadollarOf a million dollars or more.megadomain(genetics) A large domain on certain chromosomesmegadontiaMalformation of megalodontiamegadosageAn extremely large dosagemegadouche(US, slang, derogatory) A highly objectionable person.megaenzyme(biochemistry) A very large enzymemegafaunalOf or pertaining to the megafauna.megafloralOf or pertaining to megaflora.megafossilA relatively large fossil showing the structure of an organism.megagallonA unit of volume equal to one million gallons.megagameteA macrogamete.megagenome(genetics) A very large genomemegagramme(British spelling) Alternative spelling of megagram.megagrowthExtraordinary growth, especially in finance or industry.megajoulesplural of megajoulemegalithicOf or pertaining to megaliths, to the people who made them, or to the period when they were made.megalocyte(physiology) A large, flattened corpuscle, twice the diameter of the ordinary red corpuscle, found in considerable numbers in the blood in profound anemia.megalodiscAn abnormally large optic discmegalopoliplural of megalopolismegaloporeA relatively large pore in the shell of a chitonmegalosaurA carnivorous dinosaur of the family Megalosauridae.megamammalA very large mammal, especially an extinct one.megamarketA market that is very large.megamerger(informal) A particularly large economic merger.megamiddenAn exceptionally large middenmegamosquea very large mosque; a mosque with a large congregationmegamurderThe murder of millions of people.meganewtonOne million newtons.meganteridAny prehistoric feline of the genus Megantereonmeganucleiplural of meganucleusmegaparsec(astronomy) An astronomical unit of distance equal to 1 million parsecs.megapascal(metrology) An SI unit of pressure equal to 10⁶ pascals. Symbol: MPamegaphagiaSynonym of polyphagia.megaphonedsimple past and past participle of megaphonemegaphonesplural of megaphonemegaphonia(medicine) The condition of excessive shouting or raising the voice.megaphonicOf, or pertaining to, a megaphonemegaphyllyThe condition of having large leaves.megapixelsplural of megapixelmegaplaque(biology) A large plaque (clearing in a bacterial lawn)megaplexesplural of megaplexmegapodiid(zoology) Alternative form of megapodid.megaportal(Internet) A very large, successful portal web site.megaprimer(genetics) A mutagenesis technique that uses three oligonucleotide primers to perform two rounds of polymerase chain reactionmegaquartz(geology) A type of large quartz present as individual crystals and clusters of crystals, as well as overgrowths on detrital quartz grains, found in Quaternary dolomites.megaraptor(paleontology) A member of the genus Megaraptor of large theropod dinosaurs that lived in the Turonian to Coniacian ages of the Late Cretaceous.megarectum(medicine) An abnormally large rectum.megaregionA megalopolis.megaresortA very large-scale resortmegarippleA giant ripple, typically of sand exposed to tidal action.megasampleA million samplesmegasclereA large spicule in sponges, visible to the naked eye.megascopicVisible to the naked eye.megasecond(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10⁶ seconds. Symbol: Ms. (= 11.5741 days)megasellerA book or other product that has sold in extremely large numbers.megaspilid(zoology) Any parasitic wasp in the family Megaspilidae.megaspirid(zoology) Any snail in the family Megaspiridae.megasporesplural of megasporemegasporicPertaining to a megaspore.megastoresplural of megastoremegastudioA large film studio.megaterror(informal) Large-scale terrorism.megatheresplural of megatheremegatheriaplural of megatheriummegatheridAny ground sloth of the extinct family †Megatheriidae of giant ground sloths.megathread(Internet slang) An extremely long discussion thread.megathrust(geology) A sudden large-scale slip along a fault between a subducting and an overriding plate, resulting in a major earthquake.megathymid(zoology) Any skipper in the family Megathymidae, now considered to be part of the Hesperiidae, perhaps as the subfamily Megathyminae.megatonnesplural of megatonnemegaureterabnormal dilation of the uretermegawarholA unit of fame equal to 1 million warhols, or 15 million minutes of fame (about 28.5 years).megawealth(informal) Very great wealth.megaweaponAn extremely powerful weapon.megophryid(zoology) Any frog in the family Megophryidae.megrivirusAny virus of the genus MegrivirusmehtarshipThe role or status of a mehtar.meibographAn image obtained by meibographymeibomitisinflammation of the meibomian glandsmeiboscoreA measure of the relative size of a meibomian glandmeiofaunalPertaining to, or characteristic of, a meiofauna.meiolaniid(zoology) Any of the extinct armoured land turtles of the family †Meiolaniidae.meitneriumA transuranic chemical element (symbol Mt) with atomic number 109.meixnerite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral colorless mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.mejoraneraA chordophone from Panama, traditionally carved out of a single block of wood.melaconite(archaic, mineralogy) tenorite.melagabbroA form of gabbro that is relatively darkly colored.melagatran(pharmacology) An anticoagulant drug.melaleucasplural of melaleucamelamphaid(zoology) Any fish in the family Melamphaidae.melampittaAny member of the family Melampittidae of birds from New Guinea.melanaemia(medicine, obsolete) A morbid state in which the blood contains black pigment, either floating freely or embedded in the white blood cells; either a disease or a sign of one, ambiguously.melanaemicHaving or relating to melanaemia.melancholyGreat sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.melanchyme(geology) A bituminous substance found in masses in the brown coal of Zweifelsruth, Bohemia, former Czechoslovakia.melandryid(zoology) Any beetle in the family Melandryidae.melanettin(organic chemistry) The neoflavone 6-hydroxy-4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-methoxycoumarin.melaniline(organic chemistry) A complex nitrogenous hydrocarbon obtained artificially (as by the action of cyanogen chloride on aniline) as a white crystalline substance; diphenyl guanidin.melanisticOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting melanism.melanizingpresent participle and gerund of melanizemelanocyte(medicine, biochemistry, cytology) A cell in the skin that produces the pigment melanin.melanodermA person with dark skin.melanoidin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of brown polymers typically formed when food is browned (by means of the Maillard reaction).melanomataplural of melanomamelanoporeMisspelling of melanophore.melanopsid(zoology) Any freshwater snail in the family Melanopsidae.melanopsinA type of photopigment (an opsin) found in the retina; it is involved in the regulation of circadian rhythmsmelanorite(geology) A dark noritemelanosityThe condition of being melanous; darkness of complexion.melanosome(biology) Any organelle that contains melanin.melanotypeAlternative form of melainotype.melastatin(genetics, oncology) A gene expressed in melanocytes and involved in nevomelanocytic development; down-regulated in cases of melanomameldometerAn instrument for measuring the melting point of a material.meleagrine(zoology) Of or pertaining to the genus Meleagris, including turkeys.melezitose(organic chemistry) A non-reducing trisaccharide sugar produced by many insects that consume plant sap.meliaceous(botany) Of or relating to the family Meliaceae of plants of mahogany and its close relatives.melibionicRelating to melibionic acid and its derivativesmelicerous(medicine) Consisting of or containing honeylike matter; said of certain encysted tumours.melicgrassA grass of the genus Melica; melicmelicotoonAlternative form of melocoton.melidectesAny of a number of birds in the genus Melidectes in the honeyeater family, endemic to New Guinea and New Britain.melilitite(geology) A form of melilite containing less than 10% olivinemelilotate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of melilotic acidmeliodosisMisspelling of melioidosis.meliorableAble to be improved.melioratedMade better; improved.melioraterAlternative form of meliorator.melioratorOne who meliorates; an improver.melioristsplural of melioristmeliphagid(zoology, ornithology) Any bird of the family Meliphagidae; a honeyeater.meliponaryA collection of meliponine beehives.meliponineAny (stingless) bee of the tribe Meliponini.melismatic(music) Of, relating to, or being a melisma; the style of singing several notes to one syllable of text.melithaeid(zoology) Any soft coral in the family MelithaeidaemelitracenA tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety.melizitoseAlternative form of melezitose.melizitozeMisspelling of melezitose.melleolide(organic chemistry) The compound (3-formyl-2a-hydroxy-6,6,7b-trimethyl-1,2,4a,5,7,7a-hexahydrocyclobuta[e]inden-2-yl) 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate that is present in the honey mushroom (Armillaria mellea)mellewelleObsolete form of milwell.mellibioseMisspelling of melibiose.mellitoxinSynonym of hyenanchin.mellophoneA brass instrument frequently used in place of the French horn in marching bands and similar performance groups.mellownessThe property of being mellow.melocotoonAlternative form of melocoton.melodicism(music) A focus on the development of melodymelodicist(music) A musician who performs the melody, as opposed to one who plays the rhythm.melodicityThe quality of being melodic.melodizingpresent participle and gerund of melodizemelodramasplural of melodramamelodyhorn(rare) Synonym of melodica.melodylessDevoid of melody; unmelodic.melodylikeResembling or characteristic of a melody.melolagniaSexual arousal caused by music.melomaniacOne with an abnormal fondness of music; a person who loves music.melongenid(zoology) Any mollusk in the family Melongenidae.melophobiaAversion to music.meloplasty(surgery) The operation of restoring or repairing a cheek which has been wholly or partially destroyed.melopoeian(rare) Consisting of, or relating to, melopoeia.melopoeticOf or relating to melopoeia.meltednessThe quality of being melted.memberlessWithout members; limbless.memberlistA list of members (of a website, etc.).membershipThe state of being a member of a group or organization.memberwise(computing, programming) In terms of members (items associated with class instances).membranateHaving the character of a membrane.membranoidResembling a membrane.membranomeThe set of biological membranes in an organismmembranous(anatomy, zoology) Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.membranuleA small membranememeticistA person who studies memetics or memes.memeworthy(Internet slang) Deserving of Internet memes.memoiristsplural of memoiristmemoizable(computer science) Suitable for memoization.memorandumA short note serving as a reminder.memorative(obsolete) commemorativememoriallyBy means of, or in terms of, memory.memoricideAlternative spelling of memorycide.memorisersplural of memorisermemorisingpresent participle and gerund of memorisememorizersplural of memorizermemorizingpresent participle and gerund of memorizememorycideThe deliberate destruction of all traces and physical reminders of a people.memorylessWithout a memory or memories.memosphereThe world or sphere of memes (transmitted ideas).memristive(physics) Of or pertaining to a memristor; exhibiting memristance.menacinglyIn a menacing manner.menadionesplural of menadionemenageriesplural of menageriemenageristThe keeper of a menagerie of animals.menaquinol(organic chemistry) A quinol derived from a menaquinonemenarchealOf or pertaining to the menarche (advent of menses).menarchialAlternative form of menarcheal.mendacious(of a person) Lying, untruthful or dishonest.mendeliome(genetics) All the genes associated with Mendelian inheritancemendicancyThe act or state of being a mendicantmendicantsplural of mendicantmenezesite(mineralogy) A reddish-brown isometric mineral containing barium, hydrogen, magnesium, niobium, oxygen and zirconiummengoviralOf or relating to mengoviruses.mengovirusAny virus of the genus Mengovirus.meningeomaAlternative form of meningioma.meningioma(pathology) A common tumour of the central nervous system, occurring in the meninges, usually benign.meningiticOf or pertaining to meningitis.meningitis(pathology) Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.meniscusesplural of meniscusmenobranch(archaic) A large aquatic American salamander of the genus Necturus (formerly Menobranchus), with permanent external gills.menolipsis(medicine) Temporary cessation of menstruation; amenorrhoea.menologionSynonym of menologium, particularly in Greek, Byzantine, and Eastern Orthodox contexts.menologiumA calendar of the days of the month or of all the days of the year divided by month, particularly as a table of information divided in this way andmenopausalOf, or pertaining to the menopause.menopausedHaving been through menopause.menophania(rare) The onset of menstruation at puberty; menarche.menophobia(informal) The fear of menopause.menoplania(medicine, archaic) abnormal menstruation; menoxeniamenorrhoeamenstrual bleedingmenostasis(medicine, archaic or homeopathy) menopausemenostatic(archaic) Relating to, or undergoing, menostasis.menotacticRelating to menotaxis.menotropinhuman menopausal gonadotropin; an active substance for the treatment of fertility disturbancesmenschlikeResembling or characteristic of a mensch.menshevismAlternative letter-case form of Menshevism.menstealerAlternative spelling of men-stealer.menstruallObsolete form of menstrual.menstruantA person who is menstruating.menstruate(transitive, obsolete, rare) To stain with or as if with menses.menstruousOf or pertaining to menstruation; menstrual.mensurablyIn a mensurable manner.mentalismsplural of mentalismmentasticsA set of movements to be performed with conscious attention as part of the Trager approach.mentationsplural of mentationmenteeshipThe state of being a mentee.mentholate(chemistry) A salt or ion derived from menthol.menticidalRelating to, or causing, brain-washing.mentioningpresent participle and gerund of mentionmentoniereAlternative form of mentonnière.mentorlessWithout a mentor.mentorlikeResembling or characteristic of a mentor.mentorshipThe role or state of being a mentor.meperidine(pharmacology) The United States Adopted Name of pethidine.mephedrineMisspelling of mephedrone.mephedroneThe recreational drug 4-methylmethcathinone, related to cathinone.mephenesinA muscle relaxant.mephiticalAlternative form of mephitic.mepindololA non-selective beta blocker used to treat glaucoma.meprotixolA cough suppressant.meptazinol(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.mepyramineA first-generation antihistamine targeting the H1 receptor, used in over-the-counter combination products for colds and menstrual symptoms.merbrother(fantasy) A brother who is a merman or merboy.mercallite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and sulfur.mercantile(economics) Concerned with the exchange of goods for profit.mercaptansplural of mercaptanmercaptide(obsolete, chemistry) thiolatemercaptole(obsolete, chemistry) dithioketalmercarbide(inorganic chemistry) A polymeric organomercury compound, (7,11-dimercurio-1,5,9-trioxa-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexamercuracyclododec-3-yl)mercury;trihydrate, that functions as a catalyst in ethoxylation reactionsmercerisedsimple past and past participle of mercerisemercerisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mercerisemercerizedsimple past and past participle of mercerizemercerizerOne who mercerizes.mercershipThe position, role, or work of a mercer.merchandry(obsolete) trade; commercemerchantedsimple past and past participle of merchantmerchantlyBefitting a merchant.merchantry(dated) The body of merchants taken collectively.mercifullyIn a merciful manner.mercuratesplural of mercuratemercuriallObsolete spelling of mercurial.mercurialsplural of mercurialmerenchyma(archaic, botany) tissue composed of spheroidal cellsmerenguitoA meringue cookie.merestonesplural of merestonemergansersplural of mergansermergeburst(physics, astronomy) An outburst of energy following a merger of two stars.mergerlessWithout a merger.merhusbandA merman, especially one who is married; a merman taken as a husband.meribendan(pharmacology) A cardiotonic drug.mericlinalpartially periclinalmeridianalAlternative form of meridional.meridianedsimple past and past participle of meridianmeridienneAlternative form of méridienne.meridionallocated in the south, southern; later especially, often pertaining to the southern parts of Europe.merismatic(biology) Dividing into cells or segments.meristelic(botany) Of or relating to a meristele.meristemicOf or pertaining to the meristemmeritocratAn advocate of meritocracy.merkingdom(fantasy) A kingdom of merfolk.merlinoite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, barium, calcium, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.merlucciid(zoology) Any member of the family Merlucciidae of codlike fishes, including most hakes.mermaidingThe practice of swimming while wearing an artificial mermaid tail.mermaidishResembling or characteristic of a mermaid.mermaidismThe condition of being a mermaid.mermonster(mythical) A monster of the sea; a sea-monster.merocerite(biology) A segment of the antenna of a crustacean between the ischiocerite and the carpoceritemerogamete(biology) The gamete of a protist produced by schizogonymerogenousRelated to merogenesis / merogenymerogonialOf or pertaining to merogony.merogonousAlternative form of merogonic.merohedralDescribing a form of a crystal that has half (or quarter, eighth etc) of the faces of the normal formmerohedricDescribing crystal twinning by merohedry.merolectin(biochemistry) A lectin that has only a single sugar-binding centre, and does not agglutinate cellsmerolimnic(biology) Partially aquatic (typically during part of a life-cycle).meromictic(hydrology, of a lake) Having layers of water that do not intermix.meromorphyThe condition of being meromorphic.meromyosin(biochemistry) Either of the two subunits of myosin that are formed by the action of trypsin.meronymous(uncommon, philosophy) Synonym of meronymic.meropodite(biology) A segment of the endopodite of a crustacean between the ischiopodite and the carpopoditemerozoitesplural of merozoitemerozygote(biology) Any organism that is merodiploidmerrillite(mineralogy) A calcium phosphate mineral found in some meteoritesmerrimentsplural of merrimentmerrybellsplural of merrybellmerrymakerOne who makes merry; a reveler or celebrant.mersacidinA particular lantibiotic.mertansineA cytotoxic agent and maytansinoid.mertiatide(pharmacology) Mercaptoacetyltriglycine, a contrast agent used in a technetium-labeled form for medical imaging of the kidneys.merycismusAlternative form of merycism.mesaboloneAn anabolic steroid.mesaconase(biochemistry) A type of fumarase that catalyses the hydrolysis of mesaconatemesaconate(chemistry) A salt of mesaconic acid.mesaconine(organic chemistry) A diterpenoid alkaloid present in the roots of Aconitum carmichaeliimesaharatyAlternative form of musaharati.mesalamine(organic chemistry, pharmacology) The drug mesalazine.mesalazine(organic chemistry, pharmacology) The active antiinflammatory component of sulfasalazine, 5-aminosalicylic acid, when used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.mesaraicalAlternative form of mesaraic.mesarthral(anatomy) Having fleshy pads that meet underneath jointsmescalinesplural of mescalinemesembrineAn alkaloid primarily derived from the plant Sceletium tortuosum.mesenchyma(biology) Alternative spelling of mesenchyme.mesenchyme(anatomy) That part of the mesoderm of an embryo that develops into connective tissue, bone, cartilage, etcmesengenicRelating to mesengenesismesenteric(anatomy) Relating to the mesentery.mesenteron(anatomy) The midgut.mesethmoid(anatomy) A bony cartilage, in the centre of the ethmoid part of the skull, that makes up most of the nasal septum.mesetiformHaving a plateau at the top and steep sides.meshednessThe condition of being meshedmeshigener(Polari) Alternative form of meshuggener (“crazy”).meshuganahAlternative form of meshuggener.meshugenahAlternative form of meshuggener.meshugenehAlternative form of mashugana.meshugenerAlternative form of meshuggener.meshuggaasAlternative form of meshugaas.mesialmost(anatomy) Nearest the midlinemesiobasalmesial and basalmesitylene(organic chemistry) The aromatic hydrocarbon 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene that is present in coal tar and crude oil; it has some use as a solventmesmericalAlternative form of mesmeric.mesmerisedsimple past and past participle of mesmerisemesmeriseeOne who is mesmerised; one who undergoes hypnosis.mesmeriserAlternative form of mesmerizer.mesmerisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mesmerisemesmeristsplural of mesmeristmesmerizedSpellbound or enthralled.mesmerizeeAlternative form of mesmerisee.mesmerizerOne who mesmerizes; a hypnotist.mesmerizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mesmerizemesobuccal(anatomy) Relating to, or situated in the middle of the cheekmesobuthidOf or relating to the scorpions of the genus Mesobuthusmesocaecum(anatomy) mesocolonmesocarpalSynonym of mediocarpal.mesocarpicRelating to or composed of mesocarp.mesocaudadTowards the middle of the tailmesocavernA medium-sized cave, cavern or similar voidmesoclisisThe insertion of a clitic inside a word (such as between a stem and a suffix).mesocliticA clitic inserted inside a word (such as between a stem and a suffix).mesocoelic(anatomy) Relating to a mesocoelmesocortex(anatomy) The area between the allocortex and isocortexmesocranicHaving an intermediate-sized craniummesocraticRelating to mesocracy, or rule by the middle class.mesocurticMisspelling of mesokurtic.mesocyclicrelating to a mesocyclemesodermalOf or pertaining to the mesodermmesodermicof or relating to the mesodermmesodistalAlternative form of mesiodistal.mesodorsalAlternative form of mesiodorsal.mesofacialHaving an average shaped face, neither too long nor too widemesofaunalOf or pertaining to the mesofaunamesoflexid(dentistry) A flexid between the mesolophid and the paraconid.mesoflexus(dentistry) A flexus between the mesoloph and the paracone.mesofossil(paleontology, paleobotany) A fossil of a small part of a plant, such as a fruit, leaf or seed.mesofurcalOf, or pertaining to, the mesofurca.mesogaster(anatomy) The mesogastrium.mesogloealAlternative form of mesogleal.mesoglycan(biochemistry) A mucopolysaccharide complex used as a dietary supplementmesogonialRelating to a mesogoniummesograzer(zoology) Any small invertebrate herbivore, typically about an inch longmesohalineModerately salty; brackishmesokurtic(statistics) Of a distribution: having kurtosis equal to that of a normal distribution; equivalently, having zero excess kurtosis.mesolabialRelating to the middle of the lipsmesolectal(linguistics) Relating to a mesolect.mesolimbic(neuroanatomy) Relating to the middle part of the limbic system.mesolophid(dentistry) A crest in front of the entoflexid, connected to the median murid.mesomammal(biology) Any medium-sized mammal (roughly larger than a rodent and smaller than a bear)mesomedial(anatomy) mesial and medialmesomerism(chemistry) The property of some molecules of having a structure that cannot be represented by a single structural formula; resonance.mesomorphsplural of mesomorphmesomorphyThe condition of being mesomorphicmesonoxian(rare, humorous) midnightmesonychid(biology) An extinct carnivore of the order †Mesonychia.mesopausesplural of mesopausemesopectalRelating to a mesopectusmesopectusA type of sclerite in some hymenopteransmesophilia(biology) A preference for moderate temperatures.mesophilicof, or relating to a mesophilemesophoticDescribing seawater at a depth such that some light is present, but not enough to sustain photosynthesis.mesophryon(anatomy) glabella (the space between the eyebrows and nose)mesophylic(biology) That lives in a medium temperature rangemesophyllsplural of mesophyllmesophytesplural of mesophytemesophyticRelating to a mesophyte.mesoplanet(astronomy) a planet that is between the size of Mercury and Ceresmesopodial(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the mesopodialia (the bones of the carpus and tarsus)mesopodium(zoology) The middle portion of the foot in the gastropods and pteropods.mesoporous(of a material) Having pores of a size between 2 and 50 nanometres.mesorchium(anatomy) The fold of peritoneum that attaches the testis to the dorsal wall of the body cavity or scrotum.mesorectal(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the middle part of the rectummesorectum(anatomy) The fold of peritoneum, or mesentery, attached to the rectum.mesoregionAn administrative area in Brazil comprising a group of municipalitiesmesorrhine(anatomy) Having a nose that is neither especially narrow nor especially broad.mesorrhiny(anatomy) The state of having a mesorrhine nose.mesosalineOf a body of water, of intermediate salinity.mesosaurid(zoology) Any extinct reptile in the family Mesosauridae; a mesosaur.mesoscapheA submersible submarine designed for drifting on sea currents in the middle depth layers of the ocean.mesoscopic(physics) On a scale between microscopic and macroscopicmesoscutalRelating to the mesoscutum.mesoscutum(zoology) The scutum or dorsal plate of the middle thoracic segment of an insect.mesosphere(meteorology) The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere.mesostableNot completely stablemesostasis(geology) The very last state (or material formed) in the formation of an igneous rockmesostatic(geology) Of or pertaining to mesostasismesostriidA middle striidmesostylid(dentistry) A stylid at the labial margin between the metaconid and entoconid.mesosystemA system of interconnections between the microsystems in an individual's life, such as interactions between a child's family and teachers.mesotarsal(anatomy) Relating to the middle (median plane) of the tarsusmesotarsusA tarsus on the mesothorax of an insectmesotegmic(botany) Pertaining to the middle of the integument as opposed to the outer or inner epidermis of the integument.mesotendonA vinculum, in vertebrate anatomy.mesotergalIn the middle of the tergummesotheliaplural of mesotheliummesothelinA protein found in mesothelial cells and overexpressed in several human tumors.mesothermy(biology) The condition of being a mesothermmesotheticintermediatemesothorax(entomology) The middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect, carrying the second pair of legs, and the forewings when present.mesotibialRelating to the mesotibiamesotrioneThe herbicide 2-(4-methyl-2-nitrobenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dionemesotrophy(geography, of a body of water) the quality of having an intermediate level of nutrient productivitymesovarium(anatomy) The portion of the broad ligament of the uterus that covers the ovaries.mesovortexA small-scale, vertical vortex of air associated with a thunderstorm that occurs at less than one kilometer from the ground and is between 2-20 kilometers in width.mesoxalate(chemistry) A salt of mesoxalic acid.mesozeugma(rhetoric) A zeugma where the governing word occurs in the middle of the sentence and governs clauses on either side.messageingMisspelling of messaging.messangialMisspelling of mesangial.messengersplural of messengermessianismThe belief in a messiah.messianistRelating to messianismmessianize(transitive) To make into, or treat as, a messiah.mesudipine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.mesuximide(pharmacology) An anticonvulsant drug C₁₂H₁₃NO₂ used especially in the control of absence seizures.metabalomeMisspelling of metabolome.metabasaltAn amphibolite produced from a basalt by metamorphism.metabasite(geology) A metamorphosed form of a basalt, dolerite or similar rockmetabelian(mathematics) Having an abelian commutator subgroupmetabeliefA belief about some belief(s).metabiomicRelating to a metabiomemetabiosisA form of commensalism in which one organism creates or prepares a suitable environment for another.metabioticRelating to, or exhibiting, metabiosis.metabletic(psychology) Relating to metableticsmetabokineA cytokine associated with (typically pathological) metabolismmetabolian(zoology, dated) An insect which undergoes a metamorphosis.metaboliseAlternative spelling of metabolize.metabolism(physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.metaboliteAny substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.metabolize(biology, intransitive) To undergo metabolism.metabolome(biochemistry, genetics) The complete set of metabolites found in a biological sample; especially that found in a person's body under normal conditions, and when suffering from a disease.metabolousRelating to metabolonsmetabonome(biochemistry, genetics) The complete set of metabolically regulated elements in cells.metaborate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of metaboric acid.metaborite(mineralogy) An isometric-hextetrahedral mineral containing boron, hydrogen, and oxygen.metabotype(biology) A metabolic type; the kind of metabolism that an individual has.metacarpalOf the metacarpus.metacarpus(anatomy) The five bones that form the intermediate part of the hand between the fingers and the wrist.metacenterUS spelling of metacentre.metacentre(physics, nautical) The point where a vertical line through a tilted vessel's center of buoyancy intersects the originally-vertical (but-now-tilted) line that passed through the center of buoyancy when the vessel was upright; it must be above the vessel's center of gravity for the vessel to have positive static stability (to tend to return to an upright orientation if rolled to one side, rather than to continue rolling to an inverted orientation).metacetone(obsolete, organic chemistry) a colourless liquid obtained by distilling a mixture of sugar and lime; a mixture of propionaldehyde and other materialsmetachemicAlternative form of metachemical.metachromeDesignating dyes and mordants that are applied together.metachronyThe quality of being metachronous.metacinema(film) A mode of filmmaking in which the film informs the audience that they are watching a work of fiction.metacohortA number of geographically-separated cohorts considered as a single entitymetacomedyA form of comedy that deals with comedy as its subject.metaconule(dentistry) The distal intermediate cusp of an upper molar toothmetacorpalRelating to a metacorpusmetacorpusThe swollen posterior part of the corpus in the pharynx of a nematodemetacosmicRelating to a metacosm.metacraton(geology) A craton that has been remobilized during an orogenic event but is still recognizable dominantly through its rheological, geochronological and isotopic characteristics.metacresolOne of the three isomeric cresols: a liquid derivative of coal tar, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.metacyclic(biology) Describing the infective part of the life cycle of trypanosomes outside the body of a hostmetacysticRelating to a metacystmetadebateDebate about a debate, or about debating in general.metadeviceAny device that exploits the properties of a metamaterial.metadherin(biochemistry) An adherin involved in angiogenesismetadivine(religion) Of or pertaining to the realm of existence prior to or beyond that of the gods, especially in nonbiblical/pagan religions.metadoxine(medicine) A drug used to treat alcohol intoxicationmetaestrusAlternative form of metestrus.metaethics(ethics) The study of the nature and meaning of moral judgments, and the foundations and the possibility of ethical reasoning as such.metafemale(biology) A female with triple X syndrome.metafinite(mathematics) Describing a structure composed of a finite part, an infinite part, and a form of mapping between the twometafunnelA system that uses meta-analysis to construct funnel plots.metafurcalRelating to the metafurcametagabbro(geology) metamorphosed gabbrometagalaxy(astronomy) Any very large-scale organized collection of galaxies.metagamingThe playing of metagames.metagaster(anatomy, archaic) The secondary and permanent intestinal canal in the embryo, derived from the protogaster.metagender(sociology) The use of categories to conceive of gender; the possible ways in which gender can manifest itself.metagenome(genetics) All the genetic material present in an environmental sample, consisting of the genomes of many individual organisms.metagnomicRelating to metagnomymetagraphy(art, countable) metagraphics; hypergraphymetagynous(biology) Relating to, or exhibiting metagynymetakaolinA dehydroxylated form of the clay mineral kaolinite.metalation(chemistry) Any chemical reaction in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by one of a metalmetalbilly(uncountable, music) A music genre that combines heavy metal with rockabilly.metalbumin(biochemistry) A form of albumin found in ascitic and certain serous fluids, and sometimes regarded as a mixture of albumin and mucin.metalcraftMetalworking.metalepsis(rhetoric) A rhetorical device whereby one word is metonymically substituted for another word which is itself a metonym; more broadly, a metaphor consisting of a series of embedded metonyms or rhetorical substitutions.metalepticOf or pertaining to metalepsis.metalheadsplural of metalheadmetalicityAlternative spelling of metallicity.metalimnicAlternative form of metalimnetic.metalizingpresent participle and gerund of metalizemetallatedsimple past and past participle of metallatemetalleity(obsolete) The quality of being metallic.metallical(obsolete) metallicmetalliclyArchaic form of metallically.metallisedsimple past and past participle of metallisemetallizedsimple past and past participle of metallizemetallizerA machine used for metallizing.metallomicRelating to a metallomemetallosis(medicine) An abnormal buildup of metallic debris in the body occurring when metallic components in medical implants undergo corrosion.metallurgyThe science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working.metalophid(dentistry) A crest attaching the metaconid to the protoconid or the anterior murid.metalsmithA craftsman fashioning objects such as tools or works of art out of various metals; one who engages in metalsmithing.metalwaresplural of metalwaremetalworksplural of metalworkmetamagnet(physics) A metamagnetic region or materialmetamarketA group of businesses that offer products that are related from a consumer's perspective but which have no institutional connections.metamedialRelating to metamedia.metamemoryA type of metacognition, encompassing both the introspective knowledge of one's own memory capabilities (and strategies that can aid memory) and the processes involved in memory self-monitoring.metamerism(biology) The segmentation of the body into similar discrete units.metamerizeTo undergo, or subject to, metamerization.metamethod(programming, Lua) A method belonging to a metatable.metamictic(mineralogy, of a radioactive mineral) Having a disrupted crystal structure due to radiation damagemetamirror(physics) A surface composed of single planar array of electrically small bianisotropic inclusionsmetamizole(organic chemistry) A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used as a painkiller and fever reducer.metamodernOf or relating to metamodernism.metamorphyThe quality of being metamorphic.metamysticBased on mystical beliefs.metanorite(geology) metamorphosed noritemetaobject(computing) Any entity that manipulates, creates, describes, or implements othersmetapectin(organic chemistry) A substance obtained from, and resembling, pectin, and occurring in overripe fruits.metapelite(geology) A metamorphosed pelite rockmetaphasicRelating to metaphase.metaphasisThe accidental transposition of part of the sounds of two words in a phrase; the production of spoonerisms.metaphloemThe mature form of phloem that has larger cells than the protophloemmetaphonicRelating to metaphony.metaphoricSynonym of metaphorical.metaphraseA literal, word-for-word translation.metaphrastA person who uses metaphrase to re-cast a text in a different form, for example from poetry to prose.metaphysesplural of metaphysismetaphysic(philosophy, archaic) Metaphysical.metaphysis(anatomy, countable) The part of a long bone that grows during developmentmetaphyticRelating to metaphytes.metaphytonAny metaphytic filamentous alga.metaplasia(biology) The conversion of one type of tissue into another.metaplasicRelating to metaplasia.metaplasis(biology) Metaplasia: the conversion of one type of tissue into another.metapleureA longitudinal fold at the junction of the ventral and lateral surfaces of a lanceletmetapodialA metapodial bone.metapodiumThe metatarsus.metapoeticRelating to metapoetry.metapoetrypoetry dealing with the topic of poetrymetapolicy(uncountable) Policy regarding other policies or policy development.metaracismA form of racism that asserts that the perceived differences between races are not primarily biological but cultural.metaracistA proponent of metaracism.metarbelid(zoology) Any member of the Metarbelidae.metareviewA review of a review.metasampleA representative drawn from a group of samplesmetascutalRelating to a metascutummetascutumThe scutum of the metathorax of an insectmetasearchA search technology that uses the results from a number of traditional search engines.metaseriesA series (of books, films, etc.) consisting of several subseries.metaserver(computing) A hardware or software system that uses a group of other servers to obtain resultsmetasprite(computer graphics) A sprite made up from a number of smaller hardware sprites that are moved together.metastableA particle, etc. in the metastable state.metastablyIn a metastable way.metastasesplural of metastasismetastasicOf, pertaining to, or resulting from metastasismetastasisA change in nature, form, or quality.metastatic(medicine) Relating to, or producing metastasis.metastatin(biochemistry) Lethal giant larvae protein.metastring(computing, rare) A string of characters used as a placeholder for a variable data item.metastylarRelating to the metastylemetastylid(dentistry) A stylid in front of the metaconid.metastyrol(obsolete) Polystyrene.metasyntaxThe syntax of a metalanguage.metasystemAny system considered as a grouping of other, smaller systems.metatarsalOf the metatarsus.metatarsusThe part of the foot between the toes and the ankle, especially its five bones.metatectic(chemistry) Describing isothermal reversible transformation of a solid mixture phase into a different solid phase plus a liquid phase during cooling; i.e. a partial melting during coolingmetatexite(geology) A migmatite with pronounced parallel layering due to transposition and progressive deformation.metatheoryA theory about a theory.metathesis(phonetics, prosody, rhetoric) The transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word, such as in ask as /æks/.metathetic(linguistics) Exhibiting metathesis.metathorax(entomology) The hindmost of the three sections of the thorax of an insect, carrying the posterior pair of legs and the hindwings when present.metatibialRelating to the metatibiametatropicThat changes (over time)metaversalOf or pertaining to a metaverse.metaviromeA virome of metavirusesmetaxaloneA particular muscle relaxant.metaxylene(organic chemistry) That variety of xylene, or dimethyl benzene, in which the two methyl groups occupy the meta position with reference to each other. It is a colourless inflammable liquid.metazincinAlternative form of metzincin.metazocine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.metazoniteThe posterior portion of an invertebrate diplosomite.metempiricOf or relating to metempirics.meteoricalDated form of meteoric.meteoritesplural of meteoritemeteoritic(astronomy) Of or pertaining to meteorites, meteors, or meteoroids.meteorlikeResembling or characteristic of a meteor.meteoroidsplural of meteoroidmeterstickA measuring rod one hundred centimeters (one meter) long.methanizerA device that hydrogenates carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide to produce methanemethanoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of methanoic acid; a formate.methanogenAny of various archaebacteria capable of methanogenesis.methanolicSubmersed or dissolved in, or obtained with the use of methanol.methedrineA brand name for methamphetamine.methergineThe drug methylergometrine.methestrol(pharmacology) A synthetic non-steroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group.methiocarb(chemistry) A carcinogenic neurotoxin used as an insecticide and bird repellent.methiodide(organic chemistry) Any of a class of compounds, of general formula R₂C(CH₃)I, formed by the reaction of methyl iodide with an aldehyde or ketonemethionate(chemistry) A salt of methionic acid.methionine(biochemistry, organic chemistry) A sulphur-containing amino acid, C₅H₁₁NO₂S, in L- and D-forms.methituralA barbiturate derivative used as an ultra-short-acting intravenous anesthetic.methodicalIn an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.methodisedsimple past and past participle of methodisemethodistsplural of methodistmethodizedsimple past and past participle of methodizemethodizerSomeone who methodizes; someone who does things methodically.methodizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of methodizemethodlessWithout a method; haphazard.methomania(dated) alcoholismmethopreneA juvenile hormone analogue that acts as a growth regulator, sometimes used as an insecticide.methorphan(organic chemistry) Either of two isomers of 3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinanmethoxatin(organic chemistry) The quinone pyrroloquinolinequinone that is a cofactor in copper-containing amine oxidasesmethoxidesplural of methoxidemethuselahA large wine bottle with the capacity of about 6 liters, equivalent to 8 standard bottles.methylatedsimple past and past participle of methylatemethylatesplural of methylatemethylatorA person, company of device that methylates (originally, one that produced methylated spirits).methyldopa(pharmacology) The compound 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, which is used as an antihypertensive agent.methylenic(organic chemistry) Containing a methylene groupmethylomicRelating to methylomes or to methylomicsmethylpred(biochemistry, pharmacology, colloquial) Methylprednisolone.methylthio(organic chemistry) The radical CH₃S- analogous to the methoxy groupmethymycinThe macrolide antibiotic (3R,4S,5S,7R,9E,11S,12R)-4-[(2S,3R,4S,6R)-4-(dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-12-ethyl-11-hydroxy-3,5,7,11-tetramethyl-1-oxacyclododec-9-ene-2,8-dionemeticillin(pharmacology) A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₇H₂₀N₂O₆S used especially in the form of its sodium salt against staphylococci which produce penicillinase.meticulousCharacterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.metirosineAn antihypertensive drug that inhibits tyrosine hydroxylase.metisazoneAlternative form of methisazone.metitepine(pharmacology) A drug that acts as an antagonist at various serotonin and dopamine receptors, used as an antipsychotic.metocurineA particular muscle relaxant.metoeciousSynonym of heteroecious.metoestrusAlternative form of metestrus.metolazoneA thiazide-like diuretic mainly used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure.metomidate(organic chemistry) The imidazole derivative methyl 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylatemetomidineMisconstruction of medetomidine.metonymiesplural of metonymymetonymizeTo represent (something) by a part of itself.metonymousSynonym of metonymic, using or related to metonymy.metoposaurAny extinct temnospondyl of the genus †Metoposaurusmetoprolol(pharmacology) A beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and angina.metoxamineMisspelling of methoxamine.metoxenousSynonym of heteroecious.metratoniaatonia of the uterus following childbirthmetrectomy(medicine) Synonym of hysterectomy.metrestickAlternative form of metre stick.metribuzinA herbicide 4-amino-6-tert-butyl-3-methylsulfanyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-onemetricallyIn a metrical manner.metricatedsimple past and past participle of metricatemetridinid(zoology) Any copepod in the family Metridinidae.metrisableAlternative form of metrizable.metrizablemeasurable, quantifiablemetrizoate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of metrizoic acid.metrodynia(medicine) Synonym of metralgia.metrographAn instrument attached to a locomotive for recording its speed and the number and duration of its stops.metromaniaA mania for writing poetry, especially doggerel.metrometer(medicine) An instrument for measuring the size of the womb.metronomesplural of metronomemetronomicRegular, periodic and repetitive, like a metronome.metronymicAlternative form of matronymic.metropathy(medicine) Synonym of metropathia.metrophileA person who likes cities.metrophobeA person who dislikes cities.metropolis(history, especially Ancient Greece) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.metroscope(medicine, historical) A modification of the stethoscope, for directly auscultating the uterus from the vagina.metroscopyThe use of the metroscope.metsubushiAny of a variety of implements and techniques used in feudal Japan to blind or disorient an opponent.mettlesomeMarked by mettle or bravery; courageous.metyrapone(pharmacology) A compound that inhibits the enzyme 17β-hydroxylase and prevents synthesis of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids by the adrenal gland, used chiefly for assessment of feedback control of the hypothalamic–pituitary axis in adrenal disease, and sometimes in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome and resistant edema; 2-methyl-1,2-di-3-pyridyl-1-propanone, C₅H₄N·CO·C(CH₃)₂·C₅H₄N.metyrosineAlternative form of metirosine.metzographAlternative form of mezzograph.mevalonate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of mevalonic acid.mevastatin(pharmacology) A statin, produced by the mould Penicillium citrinum, used in the production of pravastatin.mexenchymeMisspelling of mesenchyme.mexiletine(pharmacology) A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or intravenously in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and sometimes for the relief of neurogenic pain; 1-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-2-propanamine, C₆H₃(CH₃)₂(OCH₂CH(CH₃)NH₂).mezilamineAn antipsychotic drug.mezograzerMisspelling of mesograzer.mezoscopicMisspelling of mesoscopic.mezzanined(architecture) Of a building: having a mezzanine or intermediate level.mezzaninesplural of mezzaninemezzograph(historical) A multicolored picture having the colors printed via photolithography and then overprinted in black or blue collotype for the outlines.mezzoprint(rare) A mezzotint.mezzotintoDated form of mezzotint.mezzotintsplural of mezzotintmianserineAlternative form of mianserin.miaphysite(theology) Of or pertaining to Miaphysitism; maintaining that Christ has a single, though composite, nature.miargyrite(mineralogy) A sulfide of silver and antimony.miarolitic(mineralogy) Being or pertaining to a crystal-lined irregular cavity or vug most commonly found in granitic pegmatites.miasmalikeResembling or characteristic of a miasma.miasmatism(historical) The obsolete belief that diseases are caused by a miasma, or noxious form of air.miasmatist(historical) A supporter of the theory of miasmatism.miasmatousContaining or relating to miasma.miasmologyThe study of miasma, or polluted air.mibefradil(pharmacology) A particular calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and chronic angina pectoris.miboleroneAn anabolic steroid.micafungin(pharmacology) An echinocandin antifungal drug that is administered intravenously.micklenessGreatness; bigness (in any sense); largeness; size.micobicideMisspelling of microbicide.miconazole(pharmacology) An imidazole antifungal agent that works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol.micrairoidAny grass of the subfamily Micrairoideae, native to Australia.micrangium(traditional Chinese medicine) A capillary.micrergate(entomology) An unusually small worker ant.micritizedsimple past and past participle of micritizemicroalgaeplural of microalgamicroalgalOf, or pertaining to, microalga.microalloyAn alloy made with very small quantities of elements.microarrayAny of several devices, containing a two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material, used for various types of assay; the assay itselfmicroassay(sciences) A microscale assaymicroatollA colony of coral, usually one to three metres in diameter that is dead on the top as a result of exposure at low tide.microaxialBoth very small and axialmicrobarom(acoustics) A kind of atmospheric infrasonic wave generated in marine storms by a non-linear interaction of ocean surface waves with the atmosphere.microbasic(zoology) Having a shaft less than one and a half times as long as the capsule in relation to nematocysts.microbatchA very small batch.microbeadsplural of microbeadmicrobeamsplural of microbeammicrobialsplural of microbialmicrobiome(genetics) The genetic information (genomes) of a microbiota.microbiont(biology) A microorganism that has a close relationship with a hostmicrobiotaThe microbial community that inhabits a multi-cellular organism, whether the entire organism or a specific body surface.microbiousSynonym of microbial.microblade(archaeology, sometimes attributive) A small blade, typically produced in prehistoric times from silica-rich minerals.microbleed(pathology) A microscopic lesionmicroblockAn extremely small block.microborer(biology) Any microorganism that bores into a substratemicrobraidA very thin braid in hair.microbrandA small commercial brand which is only recognised in a particular geographic or niche-interest market.microbreakA very short break (from work etc)microbrewsplural of microbrewmicrobrothBroth microdilution.microbrushA very small brush, especially a very small toothbrush used in dentistrymicrobunch(physics) A short cluster of photons (or electrons) produced by a laser etc.microburinA characteristic waste product from the ancient manufacture of lithic tools: a fragment of a lithic flake or blade that shows on its upper face the beginnings of a notch terminating in an oblique flection that ends in a very acute trihedral apex.microburst(meteorology) A strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds and powerful wind shear.microbusesplural of microbusmicrocatorAn instrument used to measure very small differences in lengthmicroceleb(informal) Clipping of microcelebrity.microcheatAlternative form of micro-cheat.microchipsplural of microchipmicrochunkA very small piece.microclade(taxonomy) A very small clade.microclampA very small clampmicrocline(mineralogy) A common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks, made of potassium aluminum silicate, with the chemical formula KAlSi₃O₈.microclone(biology) A plant clone grown in vitro from a small tissue sample.microclothA microfibre clothmicroclumpA relatively small clumpmicrococciplural of micrococcusmicrocolon(medicine) A small-calibre colon, often seen on enema examination of neonates.microconchThe male form of an ammonite (that has a smaller shell than the female (the macroconch).microcoriaA congenital disease in which the pupils are narrower than 2 millimetres in diameter.microcosmsplural of microcosmmicrocrackA microscopic crack.microcrith(physics, obsolete) The weight of the half hydrogen molecule, or of the hydrogen atom, taken as the standard in comparing the atomic weights of the elements.microcurieA unit of radioactivity equal to one millionth of a curie. Symbol μCi.microcycleA short period of sports training, typically a week.microcytesplural of microcytemicrocyticOf or pertaining to microcytes.microdiodeA microscopic diodemicrodoserA device that delivers a very small dose of something, such as insulin.microdrama(cinematography) A filming style characterized by close-up camera work focusing on the reactions of a single character.microdressAn extremely short minidress with the hemline ending on top of the thighs or above.microdrileAny relatively small, generally aquatic, oligochaete, a member of a sometimes used size-based division of the class Oligochaeta.microdrillA microscopic drill (boring tool).microdrive(computing) A miniature hard disk.microdroneA very small drone aircraft.microeventA (relatively) very small eventmicrofacet(computer graphics) A tiny facet of the surface of an object being rendered, used in approximating reflections, etc.microfarad(physics) One millionth ( 10⁻⁶ ) of a farad (a unit of capacitance).microfault(geology, engineering) A tiny fault bigger than one crystal grain.microfaunaThe smallest of the faunal size divisions, including mainly microorganisms but also sometimes applied to the tiniest species of animal groups such as ticks, insects, etc.microfiber(American spelling) Very fine synthetic fiber; cloth made of such fiber.microfibre(British spelling, Canadian spelling) Alternative spelling of microfiber.microficheA device used to magnify and read these sheets.microfilmsplural of microfilmmicroflakeA very small flakemicroflare(astronomy) A relatively small solar flare.microflash(photography) A flash of extremely short duration.microfloraMicroscopic life, especially the bacterial colonies found in the gut of normal, healthy animals and humans.microfluid(physics) Any fluid in which the local motion of contained particles affects the behaviour of the fluid as a wholemicroflyerAn extremely small aircraft that is typically used for surveillance.microfocal(pathology, of a cancer) Having a very small focusmicrofocus(radiography) The ability to focus on a microscopic targetmicroforceA very small force.microforgeA micromanipulator used to position needles or pipettes in the field of a microscopemicroformsplural of microformmicrofugalOf or pertaining to a microfugemicrogauss(physics) A unit of magnetic field strength equal to one millionth of a gaussmicrogenia(pathology) The presence of an unusually small or deformed chinmicrogenic(pathology) Relating to microgeniamicrogenre(art) A hyper-specific or niche genre.microginin(biochemistry) A pentapeptide, present in the blue-green alga Microcystis aeruginosamicroglialOf or pertaining to microgliamicrogliasMisspelling of microglia, which is already plural.micrograft(surgery) A very small graft, especially of a few hair folliclesmicrograinA microscopic grainmicrogramsplural of microgrammicrograntA grant of a small amount of money.micrographAn image such as a photograph that presents the microscopic at a macroscopic scale; an image produced with a microscope.microgreenThe small, young seedling of a plant used as a visual flavor accent and occasionally as salad greens.microgridsplural of microgridmicrogyriamicropolygyriamicrogyrusAn area of the cerebral cortex that includes only four cortical layers instead of six.microhelixA microscopic helixmicrohenryA unit of electrical inductance, one millionth of a henry.microhertz(physics) A unit of frequency equal to one millionth of a hertz; approximately once every eleven and a half days.microhouse(uncountable, music) A subgenre of house music strongly influenced by minimalism and 1990s techno.microhydroSynonym of microhydropower.microhylid(zoology) Any of the frog family Microhylidae.microimageA microscopically small image.microindel(genetics) A very short indel (less than 50 bases)microjouleOne millionth (10⁻⁶) of a joule, abbreviated as µJ.microkatal(metrology) An SI unit of catalytic activity equal to 10⁻⁶ katals. Symbol: μmicroknife(surgery) A knife used in microsurgerymicroknollA very small knoll.microlabelA microscopically small label.microlaborA type of employment characterized by short-term or piecework jobs that are part of a larger project in which the worker is not involved.microlance(surgery) A needle used in microsurgerymicrolaserOf or pertaining to the use of lasers on very small scales.microlayerA very thin layer (typically having a thickness measured in micrometres)microlevelA level of analysis that concerns small-scale phenomena or factors.microleverA microscale lever.microlidarmicrowave lidarmicrolight(aviation) An ultralight aircraft.microlipidAn emulsion of safflower oil or other oil containing medium-chain fatty acids, supposed to have beneficial effectsmicroliterAlternative spelling of microlitre One millionth (10⁻⁶) of a liter. Symbol µl.microlitesplural of microlitemicrolithsplural of microlithmicroliticOf or relating to microlite.microlitreA unit of fluid measure being one millionth (10⁻⁶) of a litre. Symbol: μL or μl (homoglyphic: µL or µl).microloansplural of microloanmicrolocal(mathematics) Local with respect to both space and cotangent space.micrologicOf or relating to micrology.micromania(psychology) An extreme tendency to belittle oneself or trivialize one's achievements.micromanicHaving or relating to micromania.micromaser(physics) A very small masermicromazia(medicine) The condition of having abnormally small mammary glands.micromelia(pathology) The condition in which a limb is abnormally shortened.micromelicExhibiting or relating to micromelia.micromelin(organic chemistry) A coumarin found in Micromelum minutum.micromelus(archaic, medicine) A person with micromelia.micromeralRelating to micromeresmicromericRelating to micromerism.micrometerA device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.micrometreAn SI and mks unit of measure, the length of one-millionth of a metre. Symbol: μm, um, μ.micrometryThe measurement of very small objects using a micrometermicromixerA microscopic (or at least miniaturized) device for mixing fluids.micromodelA microscale model.micromolar(chemistry) Describing a concentration of one millionth of a mole per litremicromolesplural of micromolemicromorphAny material that is composed of microscopic amorphous particlesmicromotorA microscopic motor.micromouldAlternative form of micromold.micromount(mineralogy) A mineral specimen that is too small to be appreciated without an optical aid, and is permanently mounted for such a purpose.micromouseA small, autonomous robot mouse used in a competition to solve a mazemicromusicForms of music outside the mainstream, produced and enjoyed by minority groups.micronemalOf or pertaining to a micronememicronicheA very small niche.micronisedsimple past and past participle of micronisemicronizedsimple past and past participle of micronizemicroparty(chiefly Australian politics) A very small political party.micropatch(sciences) A very small patch.micropauseA very short pause.micropenis(medicine) An unusually small penis.micropezid(zoology) Any fly of the family Micropezidae.microphage(biology) A small phagocyte, especially a polymorphonuclear leucocyte (a granulocyte)microphagy(biology) The condition of being microphagousmicrophaseDescribes relatively small particles in a dispersion etc.microphileA person who has microphilia.microphone(transitive) To put one or more microphones on or in.microphonymicrophonics (unwanted signal caused by vibrations)microphotomicrophotographmicrophyll(botany) A leaf having a single unbranched vein, or a structure that is derived from such a leaf.microphyte(biology) Any microscopic plant or algamicropipetAlternative form of micropipette.micropixelA very small pixel.microplane(engineering) One of a set of planes, variously oriented and microscopically bounded, within a material, used in modelling stresses etc.microplantA very small plant (in any sense)microplateA flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes.microplicaAny of a series of very small folds on the surface of an epitheliummicropointA microscopically small point.micropolar(physics) Exhibiting polarity at a microscopic scalemicropower(sometimes attributive) The generation, storage and use of extremely small amounts of power.microprint(uncountable) Extremely small printmicroprismAny of many very small prisms used, either to form a reflective surface, or to form an area in a camera's viewfinder that blurs if the image is not precisely in focusmicroprobe(chemistry) An instrument used to determine the chemical composition at a point on a solid surface, such as that of a mineral. It analyzes the X-rays emitted when a beam of electrons are focused on the sample.microproofThat may be used in a microwave oven without damagemicroptery(entomology) The state of being micropterous.micropulseA very small, or very short pulsemicropunchA very small punch (device)micropygid(zoology) Any sea urchin in the family MicropygidaemicropygmyAn individual of the species Homo floresiensis.micropylarOf or pertaining to micropylesmicropylesplural of micropylemicroquakemicroearthquakemicroradio(US) The use of low-power community-based noncommercial FM radio stations broadcasting to a range of approximately 10 miles or less.microraionA residential complex in a current or former communist country, chiefly one which was previously part of the Soviet Union; a microdistrict.microridgeA microscopic ridgemicrorobotA very small robot capable of operating at the microscopic scale.microroughExhibiting microroughness; rough at microscale.microscaleA very small or microscopic scale.microscopeAn optical instrument used for observing small objects.microscopyThe study of microscopes, their design and manufacture.microscrewA very small screwmicroseismA faint earth tremor caused by natural phenomena, such as wind.microsetalRelating to microsetaemicrosheetA microscopic sheet.microshellAn extremely thin shell or hard coating.microshock(geology) A very small-scale shock.microshootmicroscopic shootmicroshunt(surgery) A very small shuntmicrosieveA microscopic sievemicrosizedGreatly reduced in size.microskillAny minor individual skill used within an area of practice.microskirtAn extremely short miniskirt with its hemline at the upper thigh, at or just below crotch or underwear level.microsleepA brief period of sleep, usually of a few seconds, that may result from sleep deprivation or various medical conditions.microsliceAn extremely small slicemicroslidemicroscope slidemicrosnailA micromollusk, especially a marine onemicrosnareA very small snaremicrosomalOf or pertaining to a microsomemicrosomesplural of microsomemicrosomiaAbnormal smallness of the body; dwarfism.microsomicRelating to microsomesmicrosoundA very short sound.microspaceA very small spacemicrosparkA tiny electrical spark.microspikeA microscopic spike.microspineA very small spine (sharp protrudence)microspore(botany) The smaller spore of a heterosporous plant, typically producing a male gametophyte.microsprayA spray (of liquid) from a very fine nozzlemicrostampA microscopic marking on a firearm cartridge, made by microstamping.microstateA country that has a very small population and land area.microstent(surgery) A very small stent, typically used in operations on the eyemicrostockOf or relating to a form of stock photography where the images are sourced on an individual basis, as from amateur photographers via the Internet.microstoryAn extremely short story.microstripA thin conducting strip, separated from another conductor by a layer of dielectric, used to conduct microwavesmicrostudyA very small-scale academic study.microsuedeA microfiber knit blend fabric with a soft finish.microsurgeA surge in a very small electric current.microswineA breed of swine derived from repetitive inbreeding of small (Yucatan) swine.microteach(ambitransitive) To teach with the technique of microteaching.microteiidAny lizard of the family Gymnophthalmidaemicrotesla(metrology) An SI unit of magnetic flux density equal to 10⁻⁶ teslas. Symbol: μTmicrotherm(biography) A plant that thrives at a low temperaturemicrotidalHaving a small tidal range (less than 2 metres)microtiterA titer obtained by the use of very small amounts of reagentsmicrotitreAlternative form of microtiter.microtomesplural of microtomemicrotomicRelating to the microtome or microtomy.microtonal(music) Of, relating to, or written using microtones.microtonesplural of microtonemicrotrackA very small trackmicrotrashSmall pieces of trash in the environment that are dangerous to wildlife when ingestedmicrotrendA very small, specific trend or vogue.microtubalInvolving or relating to a microtube.microtuberA very small tubermicrotumor(pathology) A microscopic tumormicrotunerA high-precision mechanical tuning device found on some vintage brass and reed instruments.microvalveA very small valve (not necessarily microscopic)microverse(science fiction) A microscale universe.microvetteA type of pipette in the form of a capillary tubemicrovilliplural of microvillusmicroviral(virology) Relating to microviruses.microviridAny bacteriophage of the family Microviridaemicrovirin(biochemistry) A lectin, that binds mannose, present in a cyanobacterium MicrocystismicrovirusAmy DNA virus of the family Microviridae (that have small genomes)microvoltsplural of microvoltmicrowavedsimple past and past participle of microwavemicrowavesplural of microwavemicroweberA unit equal to one millionth of a weber.microworldThe world as it exists at a microscopic scale, subject to quantum effects etc.microzonalRelating to microzonesmicrozooid(zoology) A very minute free-swimming zooid that buries itself in the body of a sedentary animalcule.micrurgistOne who carries out micrurgy.mictoplasm(botany) Any phloem containing sieve cells.micturator(humorous) A person who micturates; a urinator.micturientHaving a need to urinate.micturiticOf, pertaining to, or inducing micturition or urination.midauctionA point in time during an auction.midaxillarAlternative form of midaxillary.midcentralRelating to the middle of a centremidcenturyOccurring around the middle of the century. (Elliptically refers to whichever century is evident from the context of a discussion.)midchannel(geography, navigation) In the middle of a channel.midchapterIn the middle of a chapter (of a book etc.).midcoastalSituated in the middle of a stretch of coastline.midconcertOccurring in the middle of a concert, neither at the beginning nor the endmidcoronalIn the middle of the coronal planemidcourter(netball) A player in the midcourt.middleagedAlternative spelling of middle-aged.middlebornBorn as the middle child to a parent or family.middlebrow(derogatory) Neither highbrow or lowbrow, but somewhere in between.middlegame(board games) The period in a game between the opening and endgame.middlemast(nautical) The mast between the mainmast and mizzenmast on a ship having five or more masts.middlemostsuperlative form of middle: most middle; nearest to the exact middle; midmost.middlenessThe quality of being middle, or in the middle.middlesoleSynonym of midsole.middlesome(rare) Characterised or marked by moderation; tending toward the middle; intermediate; middling; averagemiddletoneSynonym of midtone.middleware(computing) Software that functions at an intermediate layer between applications and operating system or database management system, or between client and server.middlinglyIn a middling manner; averagely, moderately.midenginedHaving the engine between the rear and front axles (in a motor vehicle).mideveningThe middle of the evening.midfeatherA vertical water space in a firebox or combustion chamber within a steam boiler.midfemoral(anatomy) Located at the middle of the femurmidfielder(sports) A player who operates behind the attackers and in front of the defence.midforceps(medicine, also attributively) An obstetrical method for delivery of a baby using a forceps when the head is already engaged and the station is above +2 cm (or, formerly, when the head is already engaged but the criteria for low forceps are not met).midfrontalIn the middle of a frontal areamidgeproofResistant to midges.midgestureThe middle of a gesture.midgetlikeLike a midget; dwarfish.midgetness(rare) The quality or state of being a midget.midharvestA point in time during the harvest.midhusband(rare, usually humorous) masculine equivalent of midwife: A male midwife.midinettesplural of midinettemidjejunumThe middle of the jejunummidjugularIn the middle of the jugulum.midlateralIn the middle of a lateral areamidlingual(anatomy) In the middle of the tonguemidmeetingThe middle of (or any time during) a meeting.midmonthlyOccurring midmonth.midmorningThe middle of the morning.midnightlyTaking place at midnight.midnuptialOccurring during marriage.midoceanicThat occurs in the middle of the oceanmidorbital(anatomy) Relating to the midorbit.midpalatal(anatomy) Alternative form of mediopalatal.midpassageA point partway through a passage or journey.midplantarRelating to the middle of the sole of the footmidportionThe middle part.midprojectThe middle of a projectmidquarterOccurring in the middle of a quartermidrankingHaving a rank or status that is not particularly high or lowmidrashist(Judaism) One who writes a commentary on the Midrash.midrashothplural of midrashmidsectionThe middle section of something.midsegmentThe middle part of a segmentmidsessionDuring a session.midshipman(nautical) An officer of the lowest rank in several navies; especially, a trainee officer.midshipmenplural of midshipmanmidsixtiesThe middle years of the 1960s.midsternalIn the middle of a sternal regionmidstratumThe middle of a stratummidstretch(sports, often with "in") In the middle of the stretch of a racemidsummary(statistics) A trimmed midrange.midsummersplural of midsummermidsummeryOf or relating to midsummer.midsurfaceThe middle part of a surfacemidsutural(anatomy) In the middle of a suturemidswallowA point in time when someone is swallowing.midsystole(biology, medicine) The middle portion of systole, during which midsystolic events can occur, such as midsystolic murmur, midsystolic ejection, and midsystolic click.midthoughtSome time during a thought.midtrophic(biology) In the middle part of a food chainmidventralIn the middle of a ventral regionmidwesternOf or pertaining to any region identified as midwestmidwintersplural of midwintermigalastat(pharmacology) A drug used to treat Fabry diseasemightinessThe property of being mighty.migmatisedsimple past and past participle of migmatisemigmatitesplural of migmatitemigmatiticOf or relating to migmatite.mignardiseA bite-sized dessert sometimes served at the end of a meal.mignonetteA mignonette tree (Lawsonia inermis), source of the dye henna.migraineurOne who experiences migraines.migrainoidResembling migraine.migrainousOf, relating to, or afflicted with migraine.migralepsyA rare condition in which a migraine is followed by an epileptic seizure.migratableCapable of migrating.migrationsplural of migrationmikanolide(organic chemistry) The antibacterial sesquiterpenoid dilactone (2~{R},4~{R},5~{S},7~{S},9~{S},13~{R},14~{R})-7-methyl-12-methylidene-3,6,10,15-tetraoxapentacyclo[12.2.1.0^{2,4}.0^{5,7}.0^{9,13}]heptadec-1(17)-ene-11,16-dionemikimopine(organic chemistry) The opine (4R)-4-(2-carboxyethyl)-1,5,6,7-tetrahydroimidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-4,6-dicarboxylic acid present in rhizomes of tobaccomilacemideA MAO-B inhibitor and glycine prodrug.milamelineA drug that acts as a non-selective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist.milbemycinAny of various products of fermentation by Streptomyces bacteria, sometimes used in medicine.milblogger(Internet) A military service member who writes a blog.mildewcideAny agent or preparation that kills mildew.mildnessesplural of mildnessmildronateAn antiischemic drug mainly used to treat angina and myocardial infarction.milecastleOne of a series of small rectangular fortifications, spaced roughly one Roman mile apart, built during the period of the Roman Empire.milemarkerAlternative form of mile marker.mileometerAlternative form of milometer.milestonesplural of milestonemiliarense(historical) A large silver coin of Ancient Rome, introduced in the early 4th century.milioliticContaining, or relating to, miliolites.militantlyIn a militant manner; extremely.militarianof or pertaining to the militarymilitariatA ruling class resulting from a coup by junior officers and non-officers from the military.militariesplural of militarymilitarilyIn a military or martial manner; not peaceably.militariseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of militarize.militarismAn ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.militaristOne who believes in the use of military force.militarizeTo give a military character to something, such as government or organization.militaster(obsolete, rare) An unskilled soldier.militatingpresent participle and gerund of militatemilitation(now rare) Conflict, struggle.militiamanA member of a militia.militiamenplural of militiamanmilitician(chiefly in West Africa) An outwardly democratic politician who gained, and retains power with the help of a military establishmentmilkaholic(informal) One who likes to drink milk, particularly an excessive amount.milkoholicAlternative form of milkaholic.milkperson(nonstandard, rare) A milkman or milkwoman.milkshakesplural of milkshakemilkshakeyResembling or characteristic of a milkshake.milksnakesplural of milksnakemilksopishAlternative form of milksoppish.milkstache(informal) The residue left upon the upper lip area after drinking milk, a milkshake, foamy coffee, etc.milktoastyAlternative spelling of milquetoasty.millefioreAlternative form of millefiori.millefioriA decorative glassware technique using a mosaic of coloured beads.millefleurA background of many small flowers and plants, popular in tapestry of the Middle Ages in Europe.milleniumsplural of milleniummillennialThousand-year-old; also (by extension, loosely) thousands of years old.millennianAlternative form of millenarian.millennist(obsolete) millenarianistmillennium(countable) A period of time consisting of one thousand years.millepedesMisspelling of millipedes.milleporesplural of milleporemilleporid(zoology) Any hydrozoan in the family Milleporidae.millerbirdA bird (Acrocephalus familiaris), an Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae.milleritesplural of milleritemillesimalthousandth; consisting of or divided into thousandth partsmilletmealmillet meal (coarse flour)millewaninAny of a group of prenylated isoflavonoids found in Millettia pachycarpa.millhousesplural of millhousemilliardth(now rare) The ordinal form of the number one milliard.milliberal(US, informal) A liberal millennial.milliblatt(humorous) A unit of odor that is equivalent to one thousandth of a blatt.millicurieThe unit of radioactivity equal to one thousandth of a curie: symbol mCi.millidarcyA unit of area that is 1/1000 darcy. Symbol mD.millifaradOne thousandth (10⁻³) of a farad. Symbol: mF.milligaussOne thousandth of a gaussmilligrade(of a scale) Based on a division into 1000 degrees.milligramsplural of milligrammillihelen(informal, humorous) A unit of measurement of beauty, corresponding to the amount of beauty required to launch one ship.millihenryA unit of measure, one thousandth of a henry.millihertzA unit equal to one-thousandth of a cycle per second.millijouleOne thousandth (10⁻³) of a joule. Symbol: mJ.millikatal(metrology) An SI unit of catalytic activity equal to 10⁻³ katals. Symbol: mmilliliter(American spelling) Alternative spelling of millilitre.millilitre(British spelling) A unit of measure of capacity, equal to one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: mL or ml.millimeterUS spelling of millimetre.millimetreAn SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ of a metre. Symbol: mmmillimolar(chemistry, of a solution) Having a concentration of one thousandth of a mole per litremillimolesplural of millimolemillinericOf or relating to women’s hats.millionaryOf, containing, or relating to millions; consisting of millions (e.g. of a currency).millionerd(slang) A wealthy nerd, especially one whose fortune was made in technology.millionism(archaic) Synonym of millionairehood.millionist(archaic) A millionaire.millionthsplural of millionthmilliosmolA unit of measure, one thousandth of an osmol.millipedalLike a millipede or millipedes; many-legged.millipedesplural of millipedemillipedic(rare) Like a millipede or millipedes; many-legged.millipoise(physics) A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity, one thousandth of a poise. Symbol: mPmilliprobeAny of various very small scientific probes, especially such a spectrometermillirobotA robotic device having dimensions typically less than a centimetremilliscaleOn the scale of thousandths of some basic unit.millistere(dated) A unit equal to one litre or cubic decimetremillivoltsplural of millivoltmilliwattsplural of milliwattmilliweberA unit of magnetic flux, one thousandth of a weber.millocracyA rich class of people who own mills.millstonesplural of millstone.millstreamThe water that runs through a millrace to power a mill.millwheelsplural of millwheelmillworkerOne who works in a mill.millwrightEither of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.milongueroSomeone who performs milonga music, especially as a singer.mimallonid(zoology) Any moth in the family Mimallonidae.mimeographA copy produced by such a machine.mimetesite(mineralogy) Synonym of mimetite.mimeticist(art, literature) One who takes a mimetic approach; a proponent of mimesis.mimeticity(rare) The quality or state of being mimetic, or the degree to which one is mimetic.mimickableAlternative spelling of mimicable.mimography(archaic) The art of writing sign language by means of pictorial symbols constituting ideographs.mimologicsphonetic symbolismmimologistA proponent of mimologics.minabilityPotential or suitability for mining.minarchismBelief in the desirability and practicality of minimum government.minarchistOne who favors minarchism.minarettedAlternative form of minareted.minatorialthreatening; minatoryminatorilyIn a minatory manner; with threats.minauderieAffectation; an affected remark or behaviour.minaxolone(pharmacology) A general anaesthetic and neuroactive steroid.mincednessQuality of being minced.mindbenderSomething that is mind-bending.mindblower(slang) Anything mind-blowing.mindednessThe state of being minded in a particular way (as in narrow-mindedness, absent-mindedness).mindfuckedsimple past and past participle of mindfuckmindfucker(slang, vulgar, derogatory) Somebody who intentionally destabilizes, confuses or manipulates the mind of another person.mindlesslyIn a mindless manner.mindreaderAlternative form of mind-reader.mindstream(Buddhist philosophy) The succession of moments of consciousness proceeding endlessly from lifetime to lifetime.minefieldsplural of minefieldminehunterA naval vessel that actively detects and destroys individual naval mines.minelayingThe laying of mines (explosive devices).mineploughAlternative spelling of mine plow.mineraliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of mineralize.mineralist(archaic or now nonstandard) One versed in minerals; a mineralogist.minerality(wine) Having characteristics associated with mineral watermineralize(transitive) To convert to a mineral; to petrify.mineralogy(petrology) The branch of petrology that studies minerals.mineraloidA substance that resembles a mineral but does not exhibit crystallinity.minerollerAlternative spelling of mine roller.minerologyDated spelling of mineralogy.mineshaftsplural of mineshaftminestroneAny of many thick Italian vegetable soups.mineworkerOne who works in a mine.mingleableThat can be mingled.minglementThe act of mingling, or the state of being mixed.minglesomeCharacterised or marked by mingling; apt to mingleminglinglySo as to mingle.minguzzite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and potassium.miniaceousAlternative form of minaceous.miniagencyA small agency.miniaturedsimple past and past participle of miniatureminiaturesplural of miniatureminibasketmini-basketball.minibattleA minor battle.minibreathA short intake of breath taken between spoken syllablesminibubble(chiefly finance) A minor bubble.minibudgetA small budget.miniburgerA small burger.minibussesplural of minibusminicameraA miniature camera.minicasinoA small casino.minicavityA small cavityminichapelA small chapel.miniclimaxA minor climax.minicolumn(neuroanatomy) A vertical column of neurons through the cortical layers of the brain.minicontig(genetics) A fragment of DNA whose content is known, especially one of many such overlapping fragments that are analyzed in gene mappingminicorderA portable tape recorder.minicourseA brief educational course.minicrisisA small-scale crisis.minicruiseA short cruise.minidomain(biochemistry) A small domain (of a protein)minidriver(computing) A device-specific plug-in that connects to a generic utility that is supplied with the operating system to form a device driver.miniempireA small empire.minifacialA short facial (beauty treatment on the face).minifigureA small figure of a person, especially in toys such as Lego.minifilterA device for filtering very small samples in a laboratory.minifloppyAlternative form of mini-floppy.minifridgeA small refrigerator, such as is often found in hotel or dormitory rooms.minigenome(genetics) A small genomeminigolferOne who plays minigolf.minigunner(military) One who operates a minigun.minilesson(education) A short lesson.minimaliseAlternative spelling of minimalize.minimalism(art) A style of art that emphasises extreme simplicity of form.minimalistBelieving in or seeking a minimal state; seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum.minimality(uncountable) The state of being minimalminimalizeTo reduce to a minimum.minimarketA small supermarket; a convenience store.minimisersplural of minimiserminimisingpresent participle and gerund of minimiseminimitude(rare) A minimizing or making small.minimizersplural of minimizerminimizingpresent participle and gerund of minimizeminimoduleA small module.minimuffinA small muffin.minimuseumA small museum.minionette(uncountable, US printing, typography, dated) A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.minionhoodThe state or condition of a minion; minionshipminionlikeLike or resembling a minion; minionishminionshipThe state of being a minion.minipalace(colloquial) A small palatial building.miniparadeA small parade.miniporateHaving relatively small pores compared to the pollen diameter.minireviewA small-scale review.minirevoltA small or minor revolt.minischoolA school with a very small student population.miniscreenA miniature screen.miniscriptA very short script of any kind.minisculesMisspelling of minuscules.miniseasonA short season.minisensorA small sensorminiserialA short serial (story or work in several parts).miniseriesA radio or television series with a small number of episodes not intended to last a complete season.minishakerA small shaker (laboratory equipment).minishment(obsolete) The act of diminishing, or the state of being diminished; diminution; reduction.miniskirtsplural of miniskirtminisphereA very small sphere, especially a spherical colloidal particle.minispiralA relatively small spiral, especially of a spiral galaxy.ministatesplural of ministateministeredsimple past and past participle of ministerministerlyBefitting a minister.ministracy(obsolete) ministrationministrantOne who ministers.ministrate(obsolete) To minister.ministress(archaic) A woman who ministers.ministriesplural of ministryministringA small string.ministroke(colloquial) A transient ischemic attack.ministudioA small studio (in various senses).minisummitA small summit or meeting.minisurveyA small or short survey.minisystemA small or miniature system (of various kinds).minitheorySynonym of microtheory.minitowersplural of minitowerminivector(genetics) A DNA ministring.miniversal(mathematics) minimum universalminivolleyA simplified form of volleyball for young children.minkewhaleAlternative form of minke whale.minnerichiAcacia cyperophylla, a fabaceous tree of Australia.minniebushThe shrub Rhododendron pilosum.minocromilA histamine 1 receptor antagonist.minocydineMisspelling of minocycline.minoration(mathematics) Minorization.minorativeThat diminishes or attenuatesminoratyveObsolete spelling of minorative.minoritaryRelating to a minorityminoritiesplural of minorityminoritiseAlternative spelling of minoritize.minoritize(transitive) To make or treat as a minority.minstrelryThe art of minstrels.minstrelsyThe musical and other art and craft of a minstrel.mintkeeperSynonym of moneyer.mintmasterSynonym of moneyer, the superintendant of a mint, particularly (historical) one responsible for coinage.mintonette(historical) A game based on basketball and badminton that later developed into volleyball.minuetlikeResembling or characteristic of a minuet.minuscularSynonym of minuscule.minutenessThe property of being minute.miocamycinA particular macrolide antibiotic.mipmapping(computer graphics) The creation or use of mipmaps.mipomersen(medicine) An oligonucleotide drug used to reduce cholesterol levelsmirabegronA drug for the treatment of overactive bladder.mirabellesplural of mirabellemirabilary(obsolete, rare) Someone or something that narrates wonderful things, or collects wonders.mirabilite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of sodium sulfate, with the chemical formula Na₂SO₄·10H₂O.miracidialRelating to miracidiamiracidium(biology) A free-living motile form of a trematode, covered with cilia, which settles in a mollusc intermediate host to become a sporocystmiraculismA belief in religious miracles.miraculistOne who believes in miracles.miraculize(rare, transitive) To cause to seem to be a miracle; to make look miraculousmiraculousBy supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.miragelessWithout mirages.miragelikeResembling or characteristic of a mirage.mirapinnid(zoology) Any of several genera of deep-sea fish of the family Mirapinnidae, now known to be the larval forms of whalefish in the family Cetomimidae.mirasidari(India, historical) The tenure of a mirasidar.mirativelyIn a mirative manner.mirativity(grammar, of a mood) The quality of being mirative, that is, of expressing (surprise at) an unexpected revelation or new information.miravirsen(pharmacology) A locked nucleic acid-based antisense oligonucleotide with potential medical applications.mirificent(obsolete, rare) wonderful; wondrous; awesome.miroprofen(pharmacology) A phenylpropionate that is an analgesic and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.mirrorableCapable of being mirrored (reflected).mirrorballAlternative spelling of mirror ball.mirrorlessWithout a mirror.mirrorlikeResembling a mirror; reflectivemirrortree(biochemistry) A technique in which a high correlation of evolutionary histories of two proteins is used as an indicator to predict protein interactions; a graphical representation of thismirrorwiseIn the manner of a mirror reflection; reversed.mirrorwork(textiles) A type of embroidery which attaches small pieces of reflective metal to fabric.mirthfullyIn a mirthful manner; happilymirthquake(informal) An eruption of hilarity.mirusvirus(virology) A virus of the phylum Mirusviricota, a widespread group of plankton-infecting viruses which forms a "missing link" between giant viruses and herpesviruses.misabilityThe quality of being misable; solubility.misaccount(transitive) to account badly, wrongfully, or in errormisaddress(transitive) To address (a letter, etc.) incorrectly.misadvisedsimple past and past participle of misadvisemisadvisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of misadvisemisalignedOut of alignment.misalignerOne who misaligns something.misanalyse(chiefly UK England) Alternative form of misanalyze.misanalyzeTo analyze incorrectlymisandrism(uncountable) The principle or disposition of misandry, the hatred of men.misandristExhibiting or pertaining to misandry: hating or prejudiced against men.misandrousExhibiting or pertaining to misandry: hating or prejudiced against men.misappliedsimple past and past participle of misapplymisapplierOne who misapplies something.misappliesthird-person singular simple present indicative of misapplymisarchismSynonym of misarchy.misarchistOne who dislikes and distrusts all government.misarrangeTo incorrectly arrangemisarrayeddisorganised; disarrayed; jumbled up; confusedmisascribe(transitive) To ascribe wrongly.misbalanceTo balance badly or wrongly.misbearingpresent participle and gerund of misbearmisbehavedsimple past and past participle of misbehavemisbehaverOne who misbehaves.misbeliefsplural of misbeliefmisbelieve(intransitive) To believe incorrectly; hold to a false belief.misbidding(bridge) Incorrect bidding.misbrandedsimple past and past participle of misbrandmiscallingpresent participle and gerund of miscallmiscanthusAny of several perennial grasses, of genus Miscanthus, native to subtropical and tropical regions of Africa and southern Asia, which is cultivated as an ornamental plant and is being used as a source of biomass for the production of biofuel.miscaptionAn erroneous caption.miscarriedsimple past and past participle of miscarrymiscarriesthird-person singular simple present indicative of miscarrymiscastingpresent participle and gerund of miscastmiscatalog(transitive) catalog incorrectly.miscegenic(rare) Miscegenous.miscellane(obsolete) A mixture of two or more sorts of grain; maslin; meslin.miscellany(countable) An assortment of miscellaneous items.miscensure(obsolete) To misjudge.miscertifyTo certify something that does not meet the criteria for certification.mischancesplural of mischancemischannelTo channel badly or wrongly.mischivousObsolete spelling of mischievous.mischmaschAlternative form of mishmash.mischmetalAn alloy of rare earth elements containing about 50% cerium and 50% lanthanum, neodymium, and similar elements used especially as a flint in cigarette lightersmiscleavedsimple past and past participle of miscleavemisclosure(surveying) The situation where the last in a series of linked traverse lines fails to join up exactly with the first.misclusterTo cluster incorrectly.miscogniseAlternative form of miscognize.miscognize(obsolete) To fail to apprehend; to misunderstand.miscoinageA bad or wrong coinage.miscollateTo collate incorrectly.miscollectTo make errors in the process of collecting.miscoloredAlternative spelling of miscoloured.miscomfort(now rare) DiscomfortmiscommandTo command incompetently.miscommentA comment that is untrue.miscompareTo compare incorrectly.miscompileTo compile (put together) incorrectly.miscomposeTo compose badly.miscomputeTo compute erroneously.misconceit(transitive, obsolete) To form a wrong opinion about; to misconceive.misconcernA false, wrong, or incorrect concernmisconductBehavior that is considered to be unacceptable.misconfideTo confide in someone who does not deserve such trust.misconfirmTo confirm in error.misconformTo form a misconformationmisconnect(transitive) To connect incorrectly.misconnoteTo connote incorrectly; to imply something that is not true or valid.misconsterObsolete form of misconstrue.misconsumeTo consume in an incorrect manner; to consume the wrong amount, the wrong things, or at the wrong place or time.miscontactFailure to make a proper contact.miscontent(obsolete) discontentmisconvert(transitive) To convert incorrectly.miscopyingThe act of something being miscopied.miscorrectTo correct erroneously; to make a mistake in attempting to correct another mistake.miscounsel(transitive) To counsel or advise wrongly.miscountedsimple past and past participle of miscountmiscreance(obsolete) The quality of being miscreant; adherence to a false religion; false faith.miscreancyAlternative form of miscreance.miscreantsplural of miscreantmiscreatedsimple past and past participle of miscreatemiscreator(rare) Someone or something which creates things wrongly or badly.miscreauntObsolete form of miscreant.miscredent(obsolete) A believer in a false religious doctrine.misdealingpresent participle and gerund of misdealmisdeclareTo declare wrongly; to declare erroneously.misdecodedsimple past and past participle of misdecodemisdeemingpresent participle and gerund of misdeemmisdeliver(transitive) To deliver incorrectly.misdevelopTo develop badly or wrongly.misdiagramTo diagram incorrectly.misdialingpresent participle and gerund of misdialmisdictateTo dictate incorrectly.misdiscernTo discern incorrectly.misdisplayincorrect displaymisdispose(transitive) To dispose badly or wrongly.misdrawingpresent participle and gerund of misdrawmisedition(obsolete) An incorrect or spurious edition.miseducateTo educate wrongly.misemploysthird-person singular simple present indicative of misemploymisempowerTo empower inappropriately.misenforceTo enforce incorrectly.misengraveTo engrave incorrectly.misentitleTo give an inappropriate title to; to mistitle.misentreat(obsolete) To treat wrongfully.miserablesplural of miserablemiserableyMisspelling of miserably.miseration(obsolete) commiseration; compassion.misereatur(Christianity) The first part of the absolution service in the Roman Catholic liturgy, beginning "Misereatur vestri omnipotens Deus" (may almighty God have mercy on you).misericordRelaxation of monastic rules.miseryguts(colloquial) A miserable, negative person.misexecute(transitive) To execute or carry out improperly.misexplain(transitive) To explain incorrectly.misexploitTo exploit wrongly.misexpoundTo expound erroneously; to misexplainmisexpress(transitive) To express incorrectly.misfashion(archaic) To form, make, or fashion wrongly.misfavoredUnfortunate or unpopular.misfeasantA criminal or evildoer.misfeatureAn undesirable or incorrect feature.misfeedingpresent participle and gerund of misfeedmisfeelingA bad, wrong, or negative feeling.misflavourTo impair the flavour of.misfoldingAn incorrect folding (especially of a protein).misforgive(obsolete, transitive) To misgive.misformingpresent participle and gerund of misformmisfortune(uncountable) Bad luck.misforwardTo forward to the wrong destination.misframingpresent participle and gerund of misframemisgestureTo make the wrong gesture.misgivingsplural of misgivingmisgovernsthird-person singular simple present indicative of misgovernmisgraffed(obsolete) grafted wrongly; misgraftedmisguidingpresent participle and gerund of misguidemishandledsimple past and past participle of mishandlemishandlerOne who mishandles.mishandlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mishandlemisharvestA poor harvest; a crop failure.mishearingpresent participle and gerund of mishearmishelleneSomeone who hates or is opposed to Greeks or Greece.mishittingpresent participle and gerund of mishitmishmashesplural of mishmashmishpachahAlternative form of mishpocha.mishpochehAlternative form of mishpocha.mishpuchehAlternative form of mishpocha.misimagineTo imagine incorrectly; to form an inaccurate mental image of.misimitateTo imitate badly; to produce a defective imitation ofmisimplantTo implant incorrectly.misimprintTo imprint wrongly.misimprove(transitive, archaic) To use for a bad purpose; to misuse or squander.misincline(rare, transitive, usually passive) To cause to have a wrong inclination or tendency; to affect wrongly.misincludeTo include (something) that should not be included.misinflateTo inflate improperly.misinflectTo inflect incorrectly.misinheritTo inherit incorrectly.misinspectTo misinterpret or overlook something when inspecting.misinspire(transitive) To inspire falsely or wrongly.misinstallTo install improperly or by mistake.misinvoiceTo invoice incorrectly.misjoinder(law) An incorrect union of parties or of causes of action in a procedure in court.misjoiningpresent participle and gerund of misjoinmisjudgingpresent participle and gerund of misjudgemisjustice(rare) Synonym of injustice.miskenning(law) A wrong citation.misknittedsimple past and past participle of misknitmisknottedsimple past and past participle of misknotmisknowingpresent participle and gerund of misknowmislabeledsimple past and past participle of mislabelmislabelerOne who mislabels something.mislaunderTo launder incorrectly.misleadingDeceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.mislinkageincorrect linkagemisloadingpresent participle and gerund of misloadmislocatedsimple past and past participle of mislocatemismachineTo machine incorrectly; to fail to shape perfectly.mismanagedsimple past and past participle of mismanagemismanagerOne who mismanages.mismappingpresent participle and gerund of mismapmismarkingpresent participle and gerund of mismarkmismatchedsimple past and past participle of mismatchmismatcherOne who or that which mismatches.mismatchesplural of mismatchmismeasure(transitive, intransitive) To measure incorrectly or inaccurately.mismeetingA situation where a person fails to interact properly with another.mismessageA message that conveys information that the sender does not wish to convey.mismigrateTo migrate incorrectlymisnarrate(transitive) To narrate incorrectly.misnaturedOf a bad or wrong nature; malformed.misnomeredsimple past and past participle of misnomermisnominal(very rare) Being a misnomer.misnurture(transitive) To nurture or train wrongly.misobserveTo observe inaccurately; to mistake in observing.misocaineaA dislike of new ideas.misocapnic(rare) Disliking smoking and tobacco smoke.misogallic(rare) Having a dislike of France or the French.misogamistA person with a dislike or hatred of marriagemisogamousHating or opposing marriage.misogelast(literary, rare) One who hates laughter.misogyniseAlternative form of misogynize.misogynismThe principle or disposition of misogyny, the hatred of women.misogynistOne who professes misogyny; a hater of women.misogynize(transitive, rare) To treat in a misogynistic manner.misogynoir(neologism) Contempt for, hatred of, or prejudice against black women.misogynousOf, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny; misogynistic.misologistOne who hates or dislikes reasoning or argument.misomaniac(very rare) A person who shows symptoms of misomania (hating everything).misomusist(rare) One who hates or opposes culture.misoneismsplural of misoneismmisopaediaAlternative spelling of misopedia.misopedistA person who dislikes children.misoperate(usually intransitive) To operate incorrectly.misophobiaAlternative form of mysophobia.misophonicExhibiting or relating to misophonia.misopinion(obsolete) A wrong opinion.misoplegiaA morbid dislike or hatred of a paralyzed limb in patients with hemiplegiamisorderly(obsolete) irregular; disorderlymisosopherOne who hates wisdom or knowledge.misotheism(rare, chiefly theistic) Hatred of God or gods.misotheistOf or pertaining to misotheismmispackageTo package badly or wrongly.mispairingpresent participle and gerund of mispairmisparsingpresent participle and gerund of misparsemispassion(rare) Wrong passion or feeling.mispatternTo follow or copy a pattern imperfectly; to deviate from a pattern.mispaymentincorrect paymentmispellingMisspelling of misspelling.misperformTo perform badly or wrongly.misplacingpresent participle and gerund of misplacemisportray(transitive) To portray inaccurately.mispossess(transitive) To possess illicitly, as by theft.mispostingpresent participle and gerund of mispostmispredictTo predict incorrectly.misprepareTo prepare badly; to provide inadequate or inappropriate preparation.mispresent(transitive) To present badly or wrongly.mispricingpresent participle and gerund of mispricemisprimingpresent participle and gerund of misprimemisprintedsimple past and past participle of misprintmisprinterOne who prints incorrectly.misprisingpresent participle and gerund of misprisemisprisionCriminal neglect or wrongful execution of duty, especially by a public official; (countable) a specific instance of this.misprizingpresent participle and gerund of misprizemisprocess(transitive) To process incorrectly.misprocureTo procure incorrectly; to procure in a manner not in accordance with official policies and procedures.misproduceTo produce something poorly, or in an improper waymisprofess(transitive) To profess falsely; to teach incorrectly or make an incorrect claim.misprogram(transitive) To program incorrectly.misprojectTo project incorrectly.mispromiseA false promise; A promise that is made insincerely.mispromoteTo promote incorrectly; to advertise or advocate for something other than the intended use.mispronoun(transitive) To refer to (someone) using third-person pronouns other than their preferred gender pronouns, either unknowingly or intentionally.misprovide(intransitive) To provide badly or wrongly.mispublishTo publish in a way that contains errors.mispurposeAn incorrect or inappropriate purpose.mispursuitA bad or wrong pursuit.misqualify(transitive) To qualify incorrectly.misreadingpresent participle and gerund of misreadmisreceiptAn act of receiving something illegitimately or in error.misreceive(transitive) To receive illegitimately or in error.misrecitalAn inaccurate recital.misrecountTo recount inaccurately; misrelate; to tell an untrue version of events.misrecoverTo recover inaccurately; to restore or recreate imperfectly.misrecruitTo recruit someone who is inappropriate.misrectifyTo err when attempting to rectify (a problem or mistake).misreflectTo mirror inaccurately; to reflect a distorted image of.misrelatedsimple past and past participle of misrelatemisreleaseTo release incorrectly, i.e. to release something that should not be released, or to release in the wrong way.misresolve(transitive) To resolve incorrectly.misrespectLack of respect; improper respect; disrespect.misrespondTo respond incorrectly or inappropriately.misrestoreTo restore improperly; to err in the restoration of.misrotatedIncorrectly rotatedmisroutingpresent participle and gerund of misroutemissaletteA small missal, especially one published periodically.misseeming(literary, now rare) Unseemly, unbecoming.misseldine(obsolete) Mistletoe.missellingpresent participle and gerund of missellmisserviceSynonym of disservice.misshadingpresent participle and gerund of misshademissharpenTo sharpen incorrectly.misshuffleTo shuffle incorrectly.missignifyTo signify falsely; to give the appearance of something that is not true.missigningpresent participle and gerund of missignmissilemanA member of the military responsible for missile launches.missiologyThe area of practical theology which studies the mandate, message and work of the Christian missionary.missionaryOne who is sent on a mission.missionersplural of missionermissioningpresent participle and gerund of missionmissioniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of missionize.missionize(intransitive) To work as a missionary; to do missionary work.missituateTo situate incorrectly.misslantedImproperly slanted (any sense).missourite(mineralogy) A leucite-augite rock, resembling ijolite but with leucite in place of nepheline.misspeakerOne who misspeaks.misspecifyTo specify wrongly.misspelledNot spelled correctly.misspellerOne who spells incorrectly.misspenderSomeone who misspends.missplicedIncorrectly spliced.misspottedsimple past and past participle of misspotmisstatingpresent participle and gerund of misstatemisstationTo station improperly.misstudied(rare) Studied wrongly, incorrectly, or in error.missuggestTo make a missuggestion; to suggest erroneously.missuppose(transitive) To suppose incorrectly.missuspectTo suspect something that is not, in fact, the case.misswallowTo swallow incorrectly.mistaggingpresent participle and gerund of mistagmistakablePossible to be mistaken or misunderstood.mistakablyIn a mistakable mannermistakedlyArchaic form of mistakenly.mistakefulFull of mistakes.mistakenlyWrongly; erroneously.misteacherOne who misteaches.misteachesthird-person singular simple present indicative of misteachmistellingpresent participle and gerund of mistellmistflowerAny of several plants in the tribe Eupatorieae, especially Ageratina riparia and members of the genus Conoclinium.misthought(obsolete) error, mistakemistightenTo tighten improperly.mistletoedCovered or overgrown with mistletoe.mistletoesplural of mistletoemistreatedsimple past and past participle of mistreatmistreaterA person who mistreats.mistressesplural of mistressmistressly(now rare) Characteristic of a woman who is very proficient in some skill or activity; masterful.mistriggerTo trigger by mistake.mistrustedsimple past and past participle of mistrustmistrusterSomeone who mistrusts.misusement(archaic) misusemisutiliseAlternative form of misutilize.misutilizeTo utilize inefficiently or inappropriately.misvaluateTo valuate inaccurately; to make a misvaluation.misventure(archaic) misadventuremiswantingpresent participle and gerund of miswantmiswarrantTo falsely warrant.miswordingpresent participle and gerund of miswordmisworkingincorrect working; malfunctionmisworship(transitive) To worship (a deity, etc.) wrongly.miswritingpresent participle and gerund of miswritemiswroughtBadly wrought (in the literal or figurative sense).miszealous(obsolete) mistakenly or fakely zealousmitazapineMisspelling of mirtazapine.mitchboard(nautical, historical) A support on the deck for the mast when it is lowered.mithridate(obsolete, rare) Ellipsis of mithridate mustard.mitigatingpresent participle and gerund of mitigatemitigationA reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.mitigativeServing to mitigate.mitigatoryreducing, lessening the effects of something, generally something painful or uncomfortablemitocalcin(biochemistry) A mitochondrial calcium-binding proteinmitoferrinAny of a group of mitochondrial iron transporters that are involved in heme biosynthesismitofusion(biology) mitochondrial fusionmitogenome(genetics) mitochondrial genomemitolactol(pharmacology) A particular epoxide compound.mitomycinsplural of mitomycinmitonafide(pharmacology) An intercalating drug.mitophagicRelating to mitophagymitoquinolThe quinol derived from mitoquinonemitosporicRelating to mitospores.mitostasis(biology) mitochondrial homeostasismitostress(biology) mitochondrial stressmitotropicThat affects the mitochondriamitotyping(genetics) The analysis of mitotypesmitoxosome(cytology) A mitochondrial organelle associated with oxidative metabolismmitramycinAlternative form of mithramycin.mitsugumin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins involved in cellular membrane repairmittenlessWithout a mitten or mittens.mivacurium(pharmacology) A bisbenzylisoquinolinium-based neuromuscular blocker or muscle relaxant.mixabilityThe quality of being mixable.mixingness(statistics) The quality or characteristic of being mixing.mixodectid(zoology) Any extinct mammal in the family Mixodectidae.mixogamous(archaic, ichthyology, of fish) polyandrous.mixolimnicRelating to a mixolimnion.mixologist(often humorous, ) A person who creates cocktails, especially one considered an artist in that craft.mixoploidy(genetics) The state of being mixoploid.mixopterid(zoology) Any extinct sea scorpion in the family Mixopteridae.mixosaurid(zoology) Any ichthyosaur in the family Mixosauridae.mixoscopiamixoscopy or voyeurismmixotrophy(biology) The derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source.mizoribine(pharmacology) An immunosuppressive drug.mizzenmast(nautical) The aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.mizzensail(nautical) A fore-and-aft sail set on a mizzenmast.mizzoniticRelating to the mineral mizzonite.mnemiopsin(biochemistry) A photoprotein that is bioluminescent in the presence of calcium ionsmnemometer(historical) A mechanical device that presents a series of stimuli to be memorized.mnemonicalAssisting in memory; mnemonic.mnemonicksplural of mnemonick.mnemoniconSynonym of mnemonic (“aid to memory”).mnemonistsplural of mnemonistmnemotaxis(biology) Movement by organisms back along their own trails.mobilelessWithout a mobile phone.mobilelikeResembling or characteristic of a mobile (decorative hanging arrangement).mobilenessThe quality of being mobile.mobilisersplural of mobilisermobilisingpresent participle and gerund of mobilisemobilisticOf or relating to mobilism.mobilizersplural of mobilizermobilizingpresent participle and gerund of mobilizemobloggingpresent participle and gerund of moblogmobocraticOf or pertaining to mobocracy.mobsterismThe practices of a mobster; organized crime.mocassinedAlternative spelling of moccasined.moccasinedWearing moccasins.mochaccino(US) The coffee drink cappuccino made with chocolate.mockbuster(informal) A relatively low-budget film given a similar theme and title to a popular blockbuster in an attempt to piggyback on its success.mockworthyDeserving to be mocked; risible.modacrylicAny of several copolymer fibres (mostly polymers of acrylonitrile) that are soft yet strong, and are used in carpeting, wigs, etc.modalisticOf or relating to modalism.modalitiesplural of modalitymodelesqueLooking like a fashion or glamour model.modelesslyIn a modeless manner.modellableCapable of being modelled.modelmakerOne who builds models, especially scale models.modelockedAlternative spelling of mode-locked.modelomicsThe study of modelomesmoderatelyIn a moderate manner.moderatingpresent participle and gerund of moderatemoderationThe state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes.moderatismA doctrine of moderation in any field.moderatistA proponent of moderation; a moderate.moderativeServing to moderate something.moderatorsplural of moderatormoderatour(classical rhetoric) Synonym of litotes.moderatrix(dated or archaic) A female moderator.modernisedsimple past and past participle of modernisemoderniser(British spelling) Alternative spelling of modernizer.modernisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of modernisemodernistaA modernist, especially a militantly devoted supporter of modernismmodernistsplural of modernistmodernizedsimple past and past participle of modernizemodernizerAn advocate of modernization.modernizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of modernizemodernnessthe property of being modernmodestnessQuality of being modest.modifiableCapable of being modified; subject to modification.modifiablyIn a way that can be modified.modificand(grammar) A word, phrase, or clause which is modified.modificate(obsolete) To qualify.modillionsplural of modillionmodishnessThe property of being modish.modularise(British spelling) Alternative spelling of modularize.modularismThe belief that some system, such as the brain or the ability to process language, operates as a group of interconnected but separate modules.modularistA proponent of modularism.modularityThe property of being modular.modularize(transitive) To make modular.modulatingpresent participle and gerund of modulatemodulation(uncountable) Modification or regulation of something to achieve an appropriate measure or proportion; (countable) an instance of this.modulativeCausing or relating to modulation.modulatorsplural of modulatormodulatoryOf or pertaining to modulation.modulogramA graphical representation of phonatory modulationmoenomycin(medicine) Any of a range of phosphoglycolipid antibiotics, of complex structure, that inhibit the growth of a broad spectrum of Gram-positive bacteria.moerithereAn extinct primitive proboscidean of the genus Moeritherium.mofarotene(pharmacology) A particular arotinoid.mofegiline(pharmacology) A drug that was investigated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, but never marketed.mofloxacinAlternative form of moxifloxacin.mogigraphyAlternative form of mogigraphia (“writer's cramp”).mogiphoniaDifficulty in speaking, triggered by the effort of singing or speaking loudly.moirocaust(history, rare) A sacrifice that is partially burned to ashes.moissanite(mineralogy) Crystalline silicon carbide with various crystalline polymorphs, either naturally-occurring or synthetic.moisteningpresent participle and gerund of moistenmoisturiseAlternative spelling of moisturize.moisturize(transitive) To make more moist.mokurruree(India, historical, attributive) A form of hereditary tenure at a fixed rent.molariformHaving the form of a molar toothmoldboardsplural of moldboardmoldmakingAlternative spelling of mouldmaking.molehunter(espionage) One who investigates and attempts to identify a mole (agent who has infiltrated an organisation).moleomancyDivination by interpreting moles on the body, supposedly developed by the Greek physician Hippocrates.molestableCapable of, or suitable for, being molested.molestache(slang, rare) A type of scrawny or unkempt mustache supposedly associated with child molesters.moletronicRelating to moletronics.moliminous(now rare, archaic) Momentous, weighty.molinologyThe study of mills.mollicutesplural of mollicutemollientlyIn a mollient manner.mollifiersplural of mollifiermollifyingpresent participle and gerund of mollifymolligrubsAlternative form of mulligrubs.mollitious(obsolete) sensuous or luxurious.mollorthel(geology, rare) An orthel that has a mollic epipedonmolluscoid(obsolete, zoology) belonging to the former phylum Molluscoidea, which somewhat resembled mollusks.molluscous(archaic) molluscanmollyblobsSynonym of cowslip.mollydukerAlternative form of mollydooker.mollygrubsAlternative form of mulligrubs.mollyguardAlternative form of molly-guard.mollymawksplural of mollymawkmolozonide(organic chemistry) Any of a class of unstable heterocycles containing three successive oxygen atoms in a five-membered ring; the 1,2,3-trioxolanesmolracetamA racetam drug.moluranite(mineralogy) An amorphous mineral containing hydrogen, molybdenum, oxygen, and uranium.molybdenic(inorganic chemistry) Relating to molybdenum in a +2 oxidation statemolybdenumA chemical element (symbol Mo) with an atomic number of 42: a silvery metal, not found as a free element, used in steel alloys.molybdenyl(inorganic chemistry) A cation or group derived from molybdatemolybdosismolybdenum poisoningmolypterin(biochemistry) A molybdenum-containing cofactor for the enzyme nitrate reductasemomentally(obsolete) For a moment; briefly.momentlessOccurring without reference to time; without moments.mometasone(pharmacology) A glucocorticosteroid drug used topically in the furoate form to reduce inflammation.momishnessAlternative spelling of mommishness.mompreneur(Canada, US) Alternative form of mumpreneur.monactinal(zoology) Having a single ray.monadelphy(botany) Presence of monadelphous stamen.monadicity(philosophy, chemistry, biology, mathematics) The condition of being monadicmonadiform(biology) Having the form of a monad; resembling a monad in having one or more filaments of vibratile protoplasm.monadisticOf or relating to monadism.monadology(philosophy) The doctrine, theory, or metaphysics of monads.monamorousAlternative form of monoamorous.monandrous(botany) Having only one stamen in each flower.monanthous(botany) Having only a single flower.monarchess(obsolete) A female monarch, i.e. queen or empress.monarchialSynonym of monarchical.monarchiesplural of monarchymonarchiseAlternative form of monarchize.monarchismRule by a monarchy.monarchistA supporter of, or believer in, monarchy.monarchize(transitive, obsolete) To rule; to governmonascinol(organic chemistry) Alternative form of monascin.monasticalAlternative form of monastic.monasticon(archaic) A book describing or giving an account of monasteries.monaurallyIn a monaural fashion.mondegreen(linguistics) A form of (possibly intentional) error arising from mishearing a spoken or sung phrase, possibly in a different language.monepantelA particular anthelminthic drug.monergolicBeing or relating to a monergol.monestrous(biology) Of or pertaining to a mammal, such as the dog, that only enters into heat once during each of its normal breeding cycles.monetarilyIn a monetary sense; in terms of moneymonetariseAlternative form of monetarize.monetarism(economics) The doctrine that economic systems are controlled by variations in the supply of money.monetaristOf, pertaining to, or advocating monetarism.monetarize(transitive) To assign monetary status to; to start circulating and accepting as currency.monetizingpresent participle and gerund of monetizemoneybeltsplural of moneybeltmoneyboxesplural of moneyboxmoneyholic(informal) A person obsessed with making and/or spending money.moneymakerSomeone or something that earns or makes money; anything lucrative or profitable.moneyocratA member of a wealthy ruling class; one of the moneyocracy.moneyscapeA financial environment; the state of an economy.moneyworth(obsolete) That which is equivalent or superior to money in value; money's worth.moneywortsplural of moneywortmongolepidAny extinct fish of the genus †Mongolepismongolicin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.mongreldomThe state of being a mongrel.mongreliseAlternative spelling of mongrelize.mongrelishLike a mongrel.mongrelism(uncountable) The condition of being a mongrelmongrelity(archaic) The quality of being a mongrel.mongrelizeTo cross-breed an animalmonheimite(mineralogy) A ferroan variety of smithsonite.monickeredAlternative form of monikered.moniliasiscandidiasis, oral candidiasismoniliform(taxonomy) Having a form resembling a string of beads, where the component parts or segments are more or less uniform in size and are spherical or rounded in shape.monilosideA particular steroid glycoside.monimolite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing antimony, calcium, lead, and oxygen.monishment(archaic) admonition; a rebukemonisticalRelating to monism.monitarilyMisspelling of monetarily.monitorialOf, or relating to monitors.monitoringpresent participle and gerund of monitormonitorize(nonstandard) To watch carefully (by means of a monitor).monkeycideThe killing of a monkey.monkeyfaceThe mussel Theliderma metanevra.monkeyhoodThe state or essence of being a monkey.monkeykindAll monkeys, collectively.monkeylessWithout monkeys.monkeylikeResembling or similar to a monkey.monkeynutsplural of monkeynutmonkeywalkAlternative form of monkey walk.monksclothA kind of woven cotton cloth.monkshoodsplural of monkshoodmonoacetal(organic chemistry) Any compound that has a single acetal groupmonoacetin(organic chemistry) glyceryl monoacetate (the monoglyceride of acetic acid)monoacetyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A single acetyl group in a compoundmonoacidic(chemistry, of a base) That is capable of neutralizing one mole of a monobasic acidmonoadduct(organic chemistry) An adduct formed by the addition of a single molecule of a compoundmonoalkene(organic chemistry) Any alkene that has a single double bondmonoaminesplural of monoaminemonoastralHaving or relating to a single aster.monoatomicAlternative form of monatomic.monoavidinA monomeric form of avidinmonoaxenicGrown in the presence of a single other species.monobactam(organic chemistry) Any of various beta-lactam compounds wherein the beta-lactam ring is alone, not fused to another ring.monobanderA radio antenna designed to be used on just one radio frequency band, typically used by radio amateurs.monobenzyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A single benzyl group in a moleculemonoblastsplural of monoblastmonoborate(inorganic chemistry) Any compound having a single borate anionmonobrowedHaving a monobrow.monocalcic(inorganic chemistry) Containing a single calcium atom per molecule or unit cellmonocalyptAny eucalypt of the subgenus Monocalyptusmonocaprin(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric monoglycerides of capric acidmonocarbon(chemistry, in combination) Having a single carbon atom in each moleculemonocarpic(botany) (of a plant) That flowers and bears fruit only once before dying.monocationA cation formed by removal of a single electron from a neutral speciesmonocausalHaving a single causemonocerousRelating to or characteristic of a monocerosmonochamol(organic chemistry) The pheromone 2-undecyloxyethan-1-olmonochasiaplural of monochasiummonochiral(physics) Having a single handednessmonochordsplural of monochordmonochoreachorea confined to a single member or part of the bodymonochroicHaving only one colour.monochromeA black and white image, especially such a photograph.monochromy(art) The art of painting or drawing in monochrome (shades of the same color).monociliumA single cilium (rather than a group of cilia)monoclimax(ecology) A single vegetational climaxmonoclinal(geology) Having one oblique inclination; applied to strata that dip in only one direction from the axis of elevation.monoclinesplural of monoclinemonoclinic(crystallography) Having three unequal axes with two perpendicular and one oblique intersections.monoclonal(biochemistry) genetically engineered from a single clone; used especially of a protein or antibodymonocolony(biology, genetics) A monoclonal colonymonocolourAustralia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and UK standard spelling of monocolor.monocotyle(botany) monocotyledonousmonocraticSynonym of autocratic.monocrepidHaving a monaxonic crepis.monocrotic(physiology) Of, pertaining to, or showing monocrotism.monoculist(rare) A one-eyed personmonoculous(archaic) one-eyed, monocularmonocuspidHaving a single cuspmonocyclicHaving a single cycle of development or activity.monocyesis(uncommon) Singular pregnancy; pregnancy with only one fetus.monocysticHaving a single cyst or cavity.monocystidAny gregarine of the family Monocystidae.monocytoidRelating to monocytesmonodactylSynonym of monodactylous.monodansyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A single dansyl group in a moleculemonodermalComposed of a single type of tissuemonodermicAlternative form of monodermal.monodomain(chemistry) A region of a uniaxial mesophase having a single director, or that of a biaxial mesophase having two directors.monodomousExhibiting or relating to monodomy.monodontid(zoology) Any member of the family Monodontidae; a beluga or a narwhal.monodopingdoping (of a semiconductor etc) with a single materialmonodromic(mathematics) of or relating to monodromymonoecious(botany, invertebrate) Having both the male and female reproductive organs in the same individual, either in different flowers or in the same or different flowers; hermaphrodite.monoestersplural of monoestermonoethnicOf a single ethnicity.monoexonicRelating to a single exonmonofacialhaving a single facemonoferricContaining a single ferric iron atom or ionmonofloral(of honey) Made wholly or predominantly from the nectar of a single plant species.monofungalRelating to a single species of fungusmonogamishMostly monogamous, but allowing for occasional infidelities.monogamistA person who practices monogamy.monogamizeTo make, or to become monogamousmonogamous(strictly) Involving marriage to one person at a time.monogenderHaving one gender.monogeneanAny of the many trematode flatworms of the class Monogenea, mostly ectoparasites on fishmonogenismThe theory that humankind has a common origin, or constitutes a single species.monogenistHaving a common origin; exhibiting monogenesis.monogenoidAny flatworm of the former class Monogenoidea (now subclass or class Monogenea)monogenous(biology) Relating to monogenesis.monogonont(biology) Any rotifer of the subclass Monogononta.monogrammeObsolete spelling of monogram.monographsplural of monographmonogynian(botany) Relating to the Monogynia; monogynous.monogynistA person who practices monogynymonogynous(entomology) Exhibiting or relating to monogyny, having only one queen.monohalide(chemistry) A salt containing one halide atom per formula.monohedral(mathematics, of a tessellation) Having exactly one prototile.monoheptyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A single heptyl group in a compoundmonoherbal(medicine) Containing a single herbal medicinemonohexose(biochemistry) A monosaccharide hexosemonohulled(nautical) Having a single hullmonohybridA hybrid between two species that only have a difference of one gene.monohydric(chemistry) Having a single replaceable hydrogen atommonoidallyWith regard to monoids.monoideism(psychology) The domination of a single idea, as in certain mental disorders.monokaryonA fungal mycelium or hypha in which each cell contains a single nucleusmonoketone(organic chemistry) Any ketone that has a single carbonyl groupmonokidney(pathology) The condition of having a single kidney instead of the usual two.monokiniedWearing a monokini.monolactyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A single lactyl group in a moleculemonolaurinA monoglyceride, the monoester formed from glycerol and lauric acid, used as a surfactant and emulsifier.monolayersplural of monolayermonolectal(linguistics) Concerning a single variant of a language.monolectic(entomology) Of or relating to an insect (especially a bee) which collects pollen from the flowers of a single plant species.monoleptonA single leptonmonolignin(organic chemistry) Any lignin composed of a single phenolic compound (such as syringol or quaiacol)monolignol(organic chemistry) Any of a class of phenolic alcohols, found in plants, that take part in the biosynthesis of lignans and lignin.monolinear(of a typeface) Having vertical and horizontal strokes of the same visual weight.monolithalArchaic form of monolithic.monolithicOf or resembling a monolith.monolobateHaving a single lobemonologiseAlternative spelling of monologize.monologistA person who performs a monologue or monologues.monologize(intransitive) To deliver a monologue.monologualOf or relating to a monologue.monologuesplural of monologuemonomachia(obsolete) A duel; single combat.monomaniacA person who is obsessed with a single thing, to the exclusion of other concerns.monomaniasplural of monomaniamonomathic(rare) Of or pertaining to a monomath.monomeriseAlternative form of monomerize.monomerize(chemistry) To convert (a dimer, oligomer or polymer) into a monomermonomerous(botany) Composed of solitary parts, as a flower with one sepal, one petal, one stamen, and one pistilmonometersplural of monometermonomethodUsing or relating to a single method.monomethyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A single methyl group in a moleculemonometric(poetry) Of or pertaining to a monometer.monomiallyIn a monomial manner.monomictic(limnology, of a lake) Having layers of water that intermix only once per year.monommatid(zoology) Any beetle in the family Monommatidae, now considered to be the zopherid tribe Monommatini.monomoraic(phonology, of a syllable) Containing one mora.monomorbid(pathology) Having a single chronic diseasemonomorphyThe condition of being monomorphicmonomythicOf or relating to a monomyth.mononomialHaving a single name.mononymousHaving or being known by a single-word name.monooleateA compound having a single oleate ion or group per molecule, or per anion.monooleoyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A single oleoyl group in a compoundmonoousian(theology) Having one and the same nature or essence, especially with regard to the persons of the Trinity.monoparousSynonym of uniparous.monopathic(medicine) Affecting only one organ or function.monophasia(pathology) A type of aphasia where the sufferer is only able to speak a single word or sentence.monophasicof, related to or affected with monophasiamonophenol(organic chemistry) Any compound containing one phenolic hydroxyl groupmonophenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A single phenyl group in a moleculemonophobiaA fear of being alone.monophobicHaving or relating to monophobia, the fear of being alone.monophonic(of sound reproduction) Having a single channel.monophoton(physics) A single photon (rather than a group)monophylicMisspelling of monophyletic.monophylly(botany) The condition of being monophyllous (having a single leaf).monophylum(taxonomy) A hierarchical group of organisms including an ancestor species and all its descendantsmonoplanarHaving all its (functional) elements in the same planemonoplanesplural of monoplanemonoplegia(pathology) Complete paralysis of a single limb (or muscle)monoplegicHaving or relating to monoplegia.monoploidsplural of monoploidmonoploidy(uncountable, genetics) The state of being monoploid, having one set of chromosomes.monopodial(botany) Having a monopodium or a single and continuous axis of growth; of or pertaining to a monopodium.monopodium(botany) A single and continuous axis of growth of a plant (stem or trunk), producing lateral shoots or branches.monopodous(zoology) Having a single foot.monopoliesplural of monopolymonopoliseAlternative spelling of monopolize.monopolishMonopolistic; supporting or characterized by monopolies.monopolismAny doctrine supporting a monopoly.monopolistOne who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something.monopolite(archaic) A monopolist.monopolize(transitive) To have a monopoly on something.monopolous(archaic) monopolisticmonoporateHaving a single pore.monoporousHaving or involving a single pore.monopotent(biology) Synonym of unipotent.monoprotic(chemistry) Having a single hydrogen atom; monobasicmonopsonicRelating to monopsony.monopteral(architecture) Round and without a cella; consisting of a single ring of columns supporting a roof; said especially of a temple.monopteron(architecture) monopterosmonopteros(architecture) A classical temple made up of one circle of columns supporting a roof.monopthongMisspelling of monophthong.monopticalAlternative form of monoptic.monopyleanRelating to radiolarians of the suborder MonopyleamonoquartzA monocrystalline quartz.monoracialOf a single race (ethnicity).monoraphidAny pennate diatom that has a raphe on only one valvemonorchidsplural of monorchidmonorchiidAny nematode of suborder MonorchiatamonorchismThe condition of having only one testicle.monorganic(archaic, biology, medicine) Belonging to, or affecting, a single organ or organ group.monorhinal(zoology) Having a single nasal passage.monorhinicOf or relating to a single nostril.monorhymed(poetry) Employing a single rhyme.monoscenic(art) Occurring within one setting.monoscopicThat may be viewed using only one eye at a timemonosemantA word or phrase with only one meaning.monosemous(rhetoric) Having only one meaning or interpretation.monosexismThe assumption that everyone is monosexual (i.e., attracted to only one sex); the belief or assertion that bisexuality and pansexuality do not exist.monosexistExhibiting monosexism.monosexualComposed of, or relating to, only one sex.monosialyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A single sialyl group in a moleculemonosilane(inorganic chemistry) the silicon analog of methane, SiH₄monosilver(inorganic chemistry, in combination) A single silver atom in a compoundmonoskiingThe snowsport involving monoskis.monosodium(chemistry, in combination) one atom of sodium in a compoundmonosomatyThe condition of being monosomaticmonosomicsplural of monosomicmonosomiesplural of monosomymonospacedsimple past and past participle of monospacemonospermy(biology) The fertilization of an oocyte by a single spermatozoon.monosporalSynonym of monosporic.monosporicDerived from a single megaspore.monostable(electronics) Having more than one state, only one of which is stable.monostaticDescribing a radar system in which the transmitter and receiver are collocated.monostelic(botany) Exhibiting monostely; being a monostele.monostotic(medicine) Pertaining to a single bone.monostrand(engineering, often attributive) An tendon that is composed of a single wire or bar.monosulfurA single sulfur atommonotecticDescribes the isothermal reversible change of a liquid phase to form a second liquid phase plus a solid phase during coolingmonothecal(biology, botany) Having a single theca (cavity).monotheismThe belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.monotheistA believer of monotheism, the doctrine that there is a single divine being in the universe.monotheize(transitive) To make something monotheistic.monotheticPertaining to or based on a single basic idea or principle.monotiling(mathematics) A tiling using a monotilemonotocous(botany) Bearing fruit only once; monocarpic.monotomous(mineralogy) Having a distinct cleavage in a single direction.monotonely(mathematics) monotonicallymonotonistOne who talks in the same strain or on the same subject until weariness is produced.monotonize(transitive) To make monotonic.monotonousHaving an unvarying pitch or tone.monotraumaA single traumatic injurymonotremesplural of monotrememonotrimer(chemistry) A single trimer that typically occurs in polymeric formsmonotrocar(surgery) A trocar used to make a single incisionmonotropic(chemistry, physics) Describing any material that exists in multiple forms, only one of which is stable at all temperatures and pressures.monoureideAlternative form of monureide.monovalent(chemistry) univalent.monoverbalConsisting of a single word.monovision(ophthalmology) A treatment for presbyopia in which one eye is treated to improve distance vision and the other eye is treated to improve close-up visionmonoxamine(organic chemistry) An amino derivative of a ketonemonoxenous(biology, of a parasite) Living on only one kind of hostmonoxidase(biochemistry) monoamine oxidasemonoxylousMade from a single piece of wood.monozygousSynonym of monozygotic.monsignoriplural of monsignormonsignorsplural of monsignormonsoonishResembling or characteristic of a monsoon.monsterdomThe state of being a monster.monsterful(informal) Characterised by or similar to monsters.monsteringpresent participle and gerund of monstermonsteriseAlternative form of monsterize.monsterismThe condition of being a monster.monsterizeTo make something or someone into a monster.monsterlet(rare) A small monstermonsterousMisspelling of monstrous.monstrance(Christianity) An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread (consecrated host) is placed for Eucharistic adoration.monstruous(now rare) Monstrous.montacutid(zoology) Any bivalve in the family Montacutidae.montainousObsolete form of mountainous.montbretiaAny plant of the genus Crocosmia (once called Montbretia), especially the garden hybrid Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora.montbretin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of phenolic glycosides, present in montbretia, that are used to control diabetesmonteplase(pharmacology) An antithrombic drug.monthlyish(informal) Approximately once a month.monthslongLasting for multiple months.monticulusA little elevation.montiporidAny of the genus Montipora of corals.montirelin(pharmacology) A particular thyrotropin-releasing hormone analogue.montuosityThe property of being montuous or having mountains.monumentalIn the manner of a monument.monumentedsimple past and past participle of monumentmonzonitesplural of monzonitemonzoniticComposed of, or relating to, monzonite.moodsetterA person, thing, or event that determines the emotional tone in a time and place.moombahton(music) A fusion genre of house music and reggaeton.moonbathedWell lit up by moonlight; brightly moonlit.moonbounce(countable) Alternative spelling of moon bounce (“bouncing castle”).mooncalvesplural of mooncalfmoonflightSpace flight to a moon.moonflowerAny of several plants that flower at night:moongazingObserving the Moon in the sky.moonlesslyIn a moonless way; without a moon or the Moon.moonlightsthird-person singular simple present indicative of moonlightmoonlightyResembling or characteristic of moonlight.moonlitten(archaic or poetic) moonlitmoonrakersplural of moonrakermoonrakingThe smuggling of alcohol.moonrunner(slang) A person who illicitly distributes moonshine.moonscapesplural of moonscapemoonscreen(humorous) A skin cream to be applied at night, for protection against moonlight.moonshinedsimple past and past participle of moonshinemoonshinerSomeone who makes or distributes moonshine (illicit alcohol).moonshinesplural of moonshinemoonshineyAlternative form of moonshiny.moonsickle(poetic) A thin crescent of the moon.moonstonesplural of moonstonemoonstruck(figurative) Showing irrational behaviour, especially of a romantic or sentimental nature; in an entranced or distracted state, especially due to being in love.moonwalkedsimple past and past participle of moonwalkmoonwalkerOne who moonwalks; an astronaut who has walked on the Moon.moonwashed(poetic, literary) bathed in moonlightmoorlanderAn inhabitant of the moorlands.mooseberryA pembina or lowbush cranberry (Viburnum edule)moosewoodsplural of moosewoodmooseyness(rare, humorous) The condition of being moosey.mootusudeeAlternative form of mutsuddy.mophrodite(slang) Hermaphrodite.mopishnessThe quality of being mopish.morabitino(historical) An old Portuguese gold coin worth 15 soldos.moralisingpresent participle and gerund of moralisemoralisticCharacteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern with the morals of others; self-righteousmoralitiesplural of moralitymoralizersplural of moralizermoralizingpresent participle and gerund of moralizemoranoline(organic chemistry) 1-deoxynojirimycin.moratorialRelating to a moratorium.moratorium(law) An authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary suspension of payments.morbidezzaSoftness, smoothness; also in a negative sense, weakness, effeminacy.morbidnessThe property of being morbid.morbificalAlternative form of morbific.morbillous(archaic) Resembling or relating to measles.morcellate(surgery) To break into small pieces, prior to removalmorclofoneA particular kind of drug that is used to suppress coughing.mordaciousBiting, causing a physical bite or sting; corrosivemordanciesplural of mordancymordantingThe use of mordant to fix a dye to a fiber.mordicancy(obsolete) A biting quality; corrosiveness.morenosite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal mineral containing hydrogen, nickel, oxygen, and sulfur.morganaticDesignating a marriage (or the wife involved) between a man of higher rank and a woman of lower rank, often having various legal repercussions (typically that such a wife has no claim on the husband's possessions or title). It was not an aspect of English law, but was common in other royal houses, especially in Germany.morganitesplural of morganitemorgengift(historical) A marriage dowry, among the Anglo-Saxons.morguelikeResembling or characteristic of a morgue.moribundlyIn a moribund way.moricizineA phenothiazine derivative with antiarrhythmic properties.morigerous(obsolete) obedient; obsequiousmorinamideA particular drug used to treat tuberculosis.mormaerdom(historical) A region ruled by a mormaer.mormaordomAlternative form of mormaerdom.morningfulEnough to last all morning.morocromenA vasodilator.moronicityThe quality, state or condition of being a moron.morosenessGloominess; sullenness; deep sadness.morosexualAttracted to unintelligent people or unintelligence.moroxydineA heterocyclic biguanidine used as an antiviral drug.moroxylate(archaic, chemistry) A morate.morphactinAny of a class of synthetic compounds that limit plant growth.morphadikeAlternative form of morphodyke.morphaditeAlternative form of morphodite.morphadykeAlternative form of morphodyke.morphemics(linguistics) The study of morphemes, or of the morphemic structure of a language.morphemizeTo become, or cause (a word or part of a word) to become, a morpheme.morphinate(organic chemistry) Any salt of morphine.morphinismMorphine addiction.morphinist(obsolete) One who is addicted to morphine.morphinize(transitive) To treat with morphine.morphinone(organic chemistry) An opioid, the ketone of morphine.morphodeme(ecology) A population of organisms that have a shared morphologymorphodikeAlternative form of morphodyke.morphodite(slang) Hermaphrodite.morphodyke(slang, often derogatory) Morphodite, hermaphrodite.morphoformA particular morphological form of an organismmorphogene(genetics) Any gene that is involved in growth or in morphogenesismorphogensplural of morphogenmorphogeny(historical, biology, theory of recapitulation, rare) The study of the evolution of forms by observing the supposed ontogenic recapitulation of that phylogeny.morpholide(organic chemistry) An amide of a carboxylic acid and morpholinemorpholine(organic chemistry) A six-membered, saturated heterocycle tetrahydro-1,4-oxazine containing four carbon atoms, one nitrogen and one oxygen atom; it has a number of industrial applications.morpholino(genetics) A structural analog of natural nucleic acid used to modify gene expression, in which the ribose or deoxyribose rings of nucleic acids are replaced with morpholine rings and the phosphodiester intersubunit linkages of nucleic acids are replaced with phosphorodiamidate linkages.morphology(uncountable) A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:morphomics(biology) The identification of the totality of the morphological features of a species.morphonemeAlternative form of morphophoneme.morphonomy(biology, archaic) The laws of organic formation.morphostat(biochemistry) Any biochemical compound responsible for the maintenance of normal tissue microarchitecture.morphotrap(biochemistry) A synthetic transmembrane protein used in biochemical researchmorphotype(biology) Any of a group of different types of individuals of the same species in a population; a morph.morrowless(archaic or literary) lacking a tomorrow; lasting eternally on a single daymorrowtide(now rare, archaic) The morning.morselizerA device that crushes a material into morselsmorsicatio(pathology) A lesion of the oral mucosa (the inside of the cheek) caused by friction, as in repetitive biting or chewing.mortadellaA smooth-textured Italian pork sausage with lumps of fat, flavoured with spices; eaten cold.mortalitieObsolete spelling of mortality.mortalizedsimple past and past participle of mortalizemortalnessThe quality of being mortal; mortality.mortarlessWithout mortar.mortarlikeResembling or characteristic of mortar.mortgageesplural of mortgageemortgageorDated form of mortgager.mortgagersplural of mortgagermortgagingThe act by which something is mortgaged.mortgagorsplural of mortgagormorticiansplural of morticianmortifyingpresent participle and gerund of mortifymortmainerOne who holds possession by mortmain.mortocracy(rare) Rule or government based on death in some way.mortuariesplural of mortuarymorulation(biology) The cleavage or segmentation of a zygote into a morula.mosaicallyIn the manner of a mosaic; taking a mosaic-like form.mosaicismsplural of mosaicismmosaicistsplural of mosaicistmosaickingA process in which a mosaic (of images) is constructed.mosaiclike(art) Resembling a mosaic, particularly in compositionmosasauridAny member of the Mosasauroidea, an extinct superfamily of Late Cretaceous lizards including the mosasaurs and aigialosaurs.moscatilin(organic chemistry) Synonym of dendrophenol.moschatineA particular steroid glycoside.moschelite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing iodine and mercury.mosquegoerAlternative form of mosque-goer.mosquelessWithout a mosque.mosquelikeResembling or characteristic of a mosque.mosqueyardRare form of mosque yard.mosquitoedSwarming with mosquitoes.mosquitoesplural of mosquito.mosquitoeySwarming with mosquitoes.mossbacked(informal) Having old-fashioned views; very conservative or reactionary.mossbankerA fish; a menhaden.mossbunkerAlternative form of mossbanker.mosskillerA weedkiller that targets mosses.motacillid(zoology) Any bird of the MotacillidaemotapizoneA phosphodiesterase inhibitor.mothafuckaPronunciation spelling of motherfucker.mothafuggaAlternative spelling of motherfucker.mothafukka(nonstandard, slang) Alternative spelling of motherfucker.mothballedsimple past and past participle of mothballmothballerOne who mothballs something.motherfuckA more intense form of fuck.motherhoodThe state of being a mother.motherkins(dated) Fond term of address for one's mother.motherlandThe country of one's ancestors.motherlessWithout a (living) mother.motherlikeHaving the quality or suggestive of a mother; maternal, motherly.motherlineSynonym of matriline.motherling(diminutive, endearing) A mother, especially a precious one.motherloadA very large amount of something, especially something valuable.motherlodeAlternative form of mother lode.motherlove(especially religion) Maternal love.mothermentmothering; maternal caremothernessThe state or quality of being a mother.mothershipThe state of being a mother.mothersomeCharacterised or marked by mothering; motherly, maternal.motherwardToward one's mother.motherwiseIn the manner of a mother; maternally.motherwortcommon wormwood, mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris).motionableAble to be moved or set in motion.motionallyIn terms of motion.motionlessAt rest, stationary, immobile, not moving.motionworkThe moving parts of a mechanical device.motivatingEffectively providing an incentive.motivationWillingness of action especially in behavior.motivativemotivating; serving to motivatemotivatorsplural of motivatormotivatoryOf or relating to motivation.motivelessWithout a motive.motiveness(archaic) Ability to move; mobility.motivitiesplural of motivitymotivologyThe psychological study of people's motives.motleynessThe state or quality of being motley.motography(obsolete) The act of capturing a motion picture; filming.motoneuronA motor neuron.motorbikerA motorcyclist.motorbikesplural of motorbikemotorboardThe mount that holds the motor on a record player.motorboatsplural of motorboatmotorbusesplural of motorbusmotorcadesplural of motorcademotorcicleMisspelling of motorcycle.motorcoachA motorised bus, or coach.motorcrossAlternative form of motocross.motorcycleAn open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.motordromeA stunt performance in which a motorcyclist drives around a wall, sphere, or similar raised surface.motorkhana(uncountable) A motorsport that involves manoeuvring a car through tight tests as quickly as possible.motormaniaSynonym of automania (“enthusiasm for motor vehicles and motoring”).motormouth(informal) One who talks very quickly or incessantly; a chatty or loquacious person.motorpathy(medicine, dated) kinesiatricsmotorphobeOne who fears or dislikes automobiles.motortruckAlternative form of motor truck.motoryachtA yacht powered by a motor, and not sails.motrazepam(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug.mottlementA mottled pattern.mottramite(mineralogy) A mineral composed of a lead and copper vanadate.moucharabyA mashrabiyya.moudiewark(Scotland) Alternative form of moudiewart.moudiewarpAlternative form of mouldwarp.moudiewart(Scotland) A mole (burrowing rodent).moudiewort(Scotland) A mole (the animal).mouldboardA curved blade on a plough that serves to turn over the furrow.moulderingpresent participle and gerund of mouldermouldinessThe state or quality of being mouldy.mouldmakerA tradesman who makes moulds; a manufacturer of moulds.mouldproofAlternative form of moldproof.moulinette(cooking) A food mill.mounanaite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal brownish red mineral containing hydrogen, iron, lead, oxygen, and vanadium.moundinessThe quality of being moundy.mountainedSet about with mountains.mountainer(obsolete) A person who lives in a mountainous area.mountainet(archaic) A relatively small mountain, or hillmountboardA board on which photographs can be mounted.mountebankOne who sells dubious medicines.mountinglyIn a manner that mounts or accumulates; increasingly.mountpointAlternative spelling of mount point.mourneress(archaic) A female mourner.mournfullyIn a mournful manner; as if in mourning for something.mourninglyIn a mourning manner; grievingly.mouseclickThe action of clicking a button on a computer mouse.mousepress(computing) The act of pressing one of the buttons on a mousemouseprintThe fine print found within ads for products telling consumers the details, usually positioned as a few small lines at the bottom of the ad.mouseproofResistant to damage caused by mice.mousesicle(informal, humorous) A cold or frozen mouse.mousetrapsplural of mousetrapmousselikeResembling or characteristic of mousse, especially in consistency.mousselineA very fine, semi-opaque fabric similar to muslin, typically made of silk, wool or cotton.moustachedHaving a moustache.moustachesplural of moustachemoustacheyAlternative form of moustachy.moustachioAlternative spelling of mustachio.mouthblown(glassmaking) Blown by an individual using the mouth, rather than bellows or blowpipe.mouthguard(US) A device that fits into the mouth over one or both arches of the teeth and usually made of plastic. Such devices may protect against injury during sport or fighting or may serve a medical purpose.mouthinessThe property of being mouthy.mouthorganAlternative form of mouth organ.mouthpartsplural of mouthpartmouthpieceA part of any device that functions in or near the mouth, especially:mouthrinseA liquid used to rinse out the mouth.mouthsoresplural of mouthsoremouthstickA rodlike prop used by jugglers, held between the teeth and primarily used for balancing objects on.mouthwardsTowards the mouth.mouthwashyResembling or characteristic of mouthwash.movabilityThe condition of being movable; ability or capacity to be moved.movelesslymotionlesslymoviegoersplural of moviegoermoviegoingAttending movies, especially habitually or regularly.movieholicA movie enthusiast.moviehouse(US) A cinema or movie theater.moviemakerA person who makes movies as a profession; a cinematographer.moviemaniaEnthusiasm for or obsession with movies.moviestarsplural of moviestarmovieverse(fandom slang) The fictional universe of a work as presented in its movie version, as opposed to, e.g. a television series or a novel.movingnessThe power or property of moving; momentum.mowburning(archaic) Damage to hay caused by overheating while in storage.moxaverine(pharmacology) A phosphodiesterase inhibitor.moxazocine(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the benzomorphan family.moxidectinA parasiticide derived from nemadectin, used to prevent and control heartworm and intestinal worms in animals.moxisylyteA drug used in urology for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.moxonidine(pharmacology) An antihypertensive drug.mozambiqueAny of various kinds of dress material.mozavaptanA certain vaptan drug used to treat hyponatremia caused by SIADH.mozgovaite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal silver gray mineral containing bismuth, lead, selenium, and sulfur.mozzarellaSoft Italian or Italian-style cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk and commonly used as a pizza topping and in salads etc.mpororoite(mineralogy) A triclinic greenish yellow mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, and tungsten.mrithangamAlternative form of mridangam.mubritinib(organic chemistry) A particular protein kinase inhibitormucedinousResembling mould or mildew.muchnessesplural of muchnessmuciferousProducing or secreting mucus.mucigenous(physiology) Connected with the formation of mucin or mucus.muciparous(archaic) Secreting, or producing, mucus or mucin.mucivorous(zoology) Feeding on the juices of plants.muckamucksplural of muckamuckmuckmidden(archaic, Northern England, Scotland) A dunghill.muckrakersplural of muckrakermuckrakingpresent participle and gerund of muckrakemucoactive(medicine) Acting against mucus.mucobloodySynonym of mucosanguineous (“containing mucus and blood”).mucociliarAlternative form of mucociliary.mucopepticmucous and pepticmucoperlin(biochemistry) A form of mucin present in the nacreous shell layer of the fan musselmucophagiaAlternative form of mucophagy.mucophagicRelating to or practicing mucophagy.mucoplastySurgical alteration of a mucosa, such as colpoplasty.mucoraleanOf or relating to the Mucorales, an order of fungi.mucosalize(ambitransitive) To cover or be covered with mucusmucoserous(medicine) Containing or producing both mucus and serum.mucosopexySynonym of mucopexy.mucostasis(biology) The state of the mucosal tissue of the jaws when in a resting positionmucostaticRelating to mucostasismucotropicThat affects mucus (or its production)mucousnessThe state of being mucousmucovidoseMisspelling of mucoviscidose.mucoviscid(medicine) Relating to or characterized by sticky mucus.mudboggingAlternative form of mud bogging.mudcoveredCovered in mud; muddy.muddlehead(colloquial) A stupid person.muddlementThe state of being muddled or the act of muddling; confusion; disorganization.muddlesomeCharacterised or marked by muddling; confusing, lacking in order; tending to muddle.muddlinessQuality of being muddly.muddlinglySo as to muddle or confuse.mudflation(economics, informal) The gradual decrease in the value of existing virtual goods in a massively multiplayer online game as new goods are introduced.mudguardedHaving a mudguard.mudloggingThe work of a mudlogger, or wellsite geologist.mudpuddlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mudpuddlemudpuppiesplural of mudpuppymudskipperAny of various gobies of the subfamily Oxudercinae that are able to survive out of water by breathing through their skins and having strong pectoral fins that act as simple legs.mudslingerOne who casts aspersions or insults; especially a political candidate who makes negative statements about the opposition.mudstainedHaving mudstains; stained by mud.muffalettaAlternative form of muffuletta.muffelettaAlternative form of muffuletta.muffinlessWithout muffins.muffinlikeResembling or characteristic of a muffin.mufflehead(US, dialect) A chironomid (non-biting midge).muffulettaA type of Sicilian sesame bread.mugiliformAny mullet of the order Mugiliformesmugwumpery(US politics, historical, slang) The acts and views of the mugwumps.mugwumpianOf or relating to a mugwump.mugwumpish(US, politics, slang) Resembling or characteristic of a mugwump.mugwumpism(US politics, slang) The acts and views of the mugwumps.mujahadeenAlternative spelling of mujahideen.mujaheddinAlternative form of mujahideen.mujahedeenAlternative spelling of mujahideen.mujahideenplural of mujahidmukhannath(by extension, in Arab contexts) The receptive partner in homosexual activity.mulattoismThe quality of being mulatto.mulattress(dated, now offensive) A female mulatto, a mulatta; a woman with one black and one white parent.mulberriesplural of mulberrymuliebrile(rare, literary) womanly; femininemuliebrity(literary) The state or quality of being a woman; the features of a woman's nature; femininity, womanhood.mulishnessThe characteristic of being mulish.mulitmericMisspelling of multimeric.mullethead(slang) fool, idiotmulletlikeResembling or characteristic of a mullet (fish).mulligrubs(obsolete) Colic.mullingong(archaic) The platypus.mullioningpresent participle and gerund of mullionmullygrubsAlternative form of mulligrubs.mulraiyati(India, historical) The feudal tenure of a mulraiyat.multiagent(computing, artificial intelligence) Involving more than one agent (actor that can make decisions).multialarm(US, firefighting, of a fire) Requiring the work of several firetrucks to contain or extinguish.multialbumRelating to multiple music albums.multiangleEmploying, or operating from, multiple angles.multianodeRelating to more than one anode.multiarmedHaving several arms or projections.multiarrayOf or involving more than one array.multiassayInvolving multiple assaysmultiassetOf or relating to more than one asset.multiauxicRelating to multiple auxinsmultiaxialHaving more than one axismultibaric(mathematics, physics) Involving multiple pressuresmultibasic(chemistry) Describing a molecule that has multiple basic sitesmultibasinRelating to multiple basins (in various contexts)multibirthRelating to more than one birth.multibladeOf or pertaining to multiple blades.multiblockOf or pertaining to more than one block (in various senses).multiboardInvolving multiple boards.multibosonInvolving multiple bosonsmultibrand(marketing) Involving multiple brandsmultibraneInvolving multiple branes.multibreakInvolving more than one break.multibreedInvolving multiple breeds.multibroodOf or relating to more than one brood.multibuyer(marketing) A customer who makes more than one purchase.multicableHaving or pertaining to more than one electrical cable.multicache(computing) Having or relating to more than one cache.multicaratOf multiple carats.multicastsplural of multicastmultichain(chemistry) Of or pertaining to more than one chain.multichine(nautical) (of a hull) having multiple chinesmultichoke(firearms) Having more than one choke.multichordRelating to multiple musical chords.multicladeOf, pertaining to, or derived from multiple cladesmulticlaim(law) Of or pertaining to multiple claims.multiclassOf or pertaining to more than one class (grouping or category).multicloneA dust collector composed of multiple cyclone separatorsmulticloud(computing) Of or relating to more than one cloud, in the context of cloud computing.multicodon(genetics) Relating to multiple codonsmulticolor(American spelling) Having, resembling, or pertaining to many colors.multicosetInvolving more than one coset; applied to a technique for signal sampling.multicountOf or relating to more than one count, or charge of legal misconduct.multicourtOf or pertaining to more than one court.multicover(mathematics) A combinatorial problem concerning the covering or inclusion of elements by a collection of shapes or sets.multicraftHaving, or employing multiple craft or crafts.multicreedHaving many creeds.multicrore(India) Of more than one crore in value.multiculti(informal) Multicultural.multicuriePertaining to, or emitting, multiple curies (radiation units).multicycleA kind of bicycle designed to carry more than two riders.multidailyThat happens multiple times each daymultideath(rare) Of or pertaining to more than one death.multideityHaving many deities; polytheisticmultidelayInvolving multiple delaysmultidigitHaving more than one digit (number).multidonorHaving or pertaining to more than one donor.multidriveHaving more than one drive.multientryOf or relating to more than one entry.multieventConsisting of, or relating to, more than one event.multifacedHaving more than one face; multifaceted.multifacesplural of multifacemultifacetHaving many facets.multifaithRelating to or believing in more than one faith.multifetalOf or relating to more than one fetus.multifetus(medicine) Multifetal.multifiberAlternative form of multifibre.multifibreEmploying multiple fibresmultifidlyIn a multifid manner.multifidus(anatomy) A thin muscle consisting of a number of fleshy and tendinous fasciculi that fill up the groove on either side of the spinous processes of the vertebrae, from the sacrum to the axis.multifieldInvolving multiple fields (in any context)multiflash(photography) Involving more than one flash.multifloorHaving or relating to multiple floors.multifloraThe hardy rose Rosa multifloramultifluedHaving more than one flue.multifluidInvolving multiple fluidsmultifocalArising from or occurring in more than one focus or location.multifoilsplural of multifoilmultiframeInvolving or composed of multiple frames.multifrontHaving numerous fronts.multifruitOf or relating to more than one kind of fruit.multigamma(physics) Involving multiple gamma rays, or gamma rays of several different energiesmultigated(electronics) That has multiple gates on a single transistor devicemultigaugeOf more than one gauge (width of railway track).multigenic(genetics) Describing an inherited characteristic that is specified by a combination of multiple genes.multigenreEncompassing multiple styles or genres. Especially in music or literaturemultigenus(biology) consisting of, or related to multiple generamultigluonOf or pertaining to more than one gluon.multigradeHaving the characteristics of multiple grades of a product (especially of a lubricating oil)multigrain(of a food) Containing multiple types of grain, usually in processed formmultigraph(linguistics) A specific sequence of letters treated as a (phonemic) unit.multigreenAlternative form of multi-green (being multiple shades of green).multigroupOf or pertaining to more than one group.multihelixComposed of multiple helicesmultiholedHaving multiple holesmultihomed(computing) Having network reliability increased by means of multihoming.multihomer(baseball) Having more than one home run in a single game.multihorseOf or pertaining to more than one horse.multihotelInvolving more than one hotel.multihouseOf or relating to more than one house.multihullsplural of multihullmultijointInvolving multiple jointsmultijudgeHaving or pertaining to more than one judge.multilabelOf or pertaining to more than one label.multilaserHaving, or employing multiple lasers.multilayerAny system of multiple layers, especially of multiple monolayersmultilevelHaving several levels or floors.multileverRelating to, or equipped with, more than one lever.multilightHaving or pertaining to more than one light.multilinedConsisting of, or marked with, multiple lines.multiliterOf more than one liter.multilitreAlternative spelling of multiliter.multilobalHaving or relating to more than one lobe.multilobarHaving or involving multiple or many lobes.multilobedHaving more than one lobe.multilocalOperating at a local level in more than one region.multilocusInvolving multiple locimultilogueA conversation that is many-to-many. The term is commonly used to describe the nature of conversations and interactions using social media and collaborative tools, such as social networking, online video, widgets for syndication, wikis, message boards, forums, etc.multiloquyAn excess of words or talk.multilumenHaving multiple lumina (typically of a catheter)multimagic(mathematics) Of a magic cube: remaining magic even if all its numbers are replaced by their kth power.multimediaThe combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.multimeric(biochemistry) Describing a protein that has multiple polypeptide chainsmultimesonInvolving multiple mesons.multimetalOf or pertaining to more than one metal.multimeterAn electronic measuring instrument that combines multiple functions; a combined voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.multimixerA blender with multiple spindles, used for making milkshakes.multimodalHaving or employing multiple modes.multimodedHaving multiple modesmultimodelHaving or employing multiple models.multimolar(chemistry) Describing a concentration of a solution that is some multiple of molarmultimonthSpanning, or pertaining to, more than one month.multimorphA cantilever with multiple layers, at least one of which is piezoelectric.multimotorInvolving more than one motor.multimovie(rare) That concerns multiple movies.multinacci(mathematics) Describing a generalization of Fibonacci numbersmultinicheRelating to more than one niche.multinightOf or pertaining to more than one night.multinodalOf or relating to multiple nodes.multiomicsAlternative form of multi-omics.multiorderAlternative form of multi-order.multiorganInvolving multiple organs of the body.multipaned(of a window) Furnished with multiple panesmultipanelHaving multiple panelsmultiparaeplural of multiparamultiparasplural of multiparamultiparty(politics) Involving several different political parties.multipatch(physics) A curvilinear grid used to model aspects of general relativitymultipayer(chiefly healthcare) Involving payment by more than one party.multipedalHaving many feet.multiphagethat involves multiple phagesmultiphaseThat generates, or employs, multiple alternating current supplies with the same voltage but different phase angles.multiphone(phonetics) A group of adjacent phones.multipieceComprising more than one piece.multipitchOf or relating to more than one musical pitch.multipixelOf or pertaining to more than one pixel.multiplaceOf a hyperbaric chamber: suitable for use by more than one person at a time.multiplaneConsisting of several planes or surfacesmultiplantOf or pertaining to more than one plant (factory or industrial building).multipletsplural of multipletmultipliedsimple past and past participle of multiplymultiplier(arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.multipliesplural of multiplymultiplism(philosophy) The philosophical strategy that asserts the validity of multiple differing interpretations.multiplistPertaining to or characteristic of multiplism.multiploid(genetics) Having multiple copies of each chromosome; polyploid.multipoint(sports) Involving the scoring of multiple points, especially by a particular player.multipolar(physics, biology) Having more than two poles.multiporedHaving multiple pores.multipoundOf more than one pound (unit of weight).multipowerOf or pertaining to more than one power (in various senses).multiprint(fashion) Any cotton dress, blouse etc. printed in multicoloured or bright patterns.multiprobeA set of probes that make up part of an array.multiprongmultiprongedmultiproxyInvolving multiple proxiesmultipulse(physics) Involving multiple pulses.multipunch(computing, dated) An instance of more than one hole being punched in one column of a punch card.multiquark(physics) Involving, or composed of multiple quarksmultiqubit(quantum computing) Involving multiple qubits.multiqudit(physics) Composed of multiple quditsmultiqueen(of an ant or bee colony) Having multiple queensmultiqueryInvolving multiple queries.multirangeCapable of displaying various different ranges of output on the same physical scale.multirigidrigid about multiple jointsmultiriverOf or pertaining to more than one river.multirobotInvolving or relating to more than one robot.multirotorHaving or relating to more than one rotor.multiroundInvolving more than one round.multirouteThat involves multiple routesmultirowedHaving multiple rows.multisaverA promotion offering the buyer a saving when he/she purchases several of the same item.multiscaleOf, pertaining to, or operating across multiple scales.multisceneOf or pertaining to more than one scene.multisenseInvolving more than one of the senses, e.g. both sight and touch.multiserveSynonym of multiserving (“containing or relating to several servings of food or drink”).multishadeOf or pertaining to multiple shades of colour.multisheetHaving or relating to more than one sheet.multishellHaving multiple shellsmultishiftRelating to more than one shift.multisidedHaving multiple sidesmultisitedSynonym of multisite.multisizedOf more than one size.multiskillOf or pertaining to multiple skills.multislack(informal) To waste time in multiple ways at once.multislave(computing) Relating to more than one slave.multislice(chiefly attributive) A method for simulating the interaction of an electron beam with matter, used in high-resolution transmission electron microscopy images.multispeedCapable of operating at multiple speeds.multispikeHaving multiple spikesmultispineHaving multiple spines (needles)multispokeHaving multiple spokes.multispoolOf or relating to more than one spool.multisporeInvolving multiple spores.multisportOf or pertaining to multiple sportsmultistack(mathematics, computing) Employing multiple stacksmultistageHaving more than one step or phase.multistallHaving or relating to more than one stall.multistartAlternative form of multi-start.multistateInvolving multiple states (in all senses).multistoreOf or pertaining to multiple stores.multistory(US, Canada) Alternative form of multi-storey.multistrat(finance, informal) Of an investment fund: employing multiple investment strategies.multistripOf or relating to more than one strip.multistudyOf or pertaining to more than one academic study.multistyleHaving or employing multiple styles.multisugar(biochemistry) Relating to more than one sugar.multiswarmOf or relating to more than one swarm.multisweepInvolving more than one sweep.multitableInvolving multiple tables (in various senses).multitaxicContaining organisms of multiple taxamultitaxonInvolving multiple taxamultitiersMultiple tiers.multititleOf or pertaining to more than one title.multitoothHaving more than one tooth (pointed protrusion of a cutter or similar device).multitopicCovering more than one topic.multitouchAlternative form of multi-touch.multitowerOf or pertaining to more than one tower.multitoxinRelating to multiple toxinsmultitraceInvolving multiple tracesmultitrackHaving or involving more than one track.multitraitHaving multiple traitsmultitrunkSynonym of multitrunked.multitudesplural of multitudemultitwistMultiple twists that occur together.multiunionInvolving more than one union, especially more than one trade union.multiunityA unified whole or wholeness formed from multiple parts.multiusage(computing) multiuser capability; the ability of a computer system to process requests from multiple users at the same timemultiusing(computing) multiuser capability; the ability of a computer system to process requests from multiple users at the same timemultivalueOf or pertaining to more than one value.multivalveHaving or involving multiple valves (in any context); thus:multivenueOf or pertaining to more than one venue.multiverse(philosophy) The world, considered as lacking in purpose, design, or predictability.multiviousHaving many paths or roads.multiviralRelating to multiple virusesmultivocalHaving many different interpretations, meanings, or values.multivoxelEmploying multiple voxels.multivulva(biology) A phenotype of nematode characterised by multiple vulvasmultiwedgeOf or relating to more than one wedge.multiwiresMultiple wires.multiworldConsisting of, in influenced by, multiple worlds.multiwrite(computing) Involving more than one write operation.multizonalOf or pertaining to more than one zone.multocularArchaic spelling of multiocular.mulukhiyahThe mucilaginous broth made by boiling this plant.mulukhiyyaAlternative form of mulukhiyah.mumblecore(film) An American independent film movement or subgenre of the early twenty-first century, characterised by low-budget production, focus on personal relationships between twentysomethings, improvised scripts, and non-professional actors.mumblenews(obsolete) A gossiper.mumblesomeMarked by mumblingmumblinglyWith a mumbling sound.mummichogsplural of mummichogmummifyingpresent participle and gerund of mummifymummiologyThe study of mummiesmummyologyAlternative form of mummiology.mumpreneur(informal) A mother who works as a business entrepreneur in addition to her family commitments.mundbreach(historical) violation of a mund (security granted by a king or earl)municipium(historical) An ancient Roman town or city.munidopsidAny squat lobster of the family Munidopsidae but especially of the genus Munidopsismunificent(of a person or group) Very liberal in giving or bestowing.munitioner(military) A manufacturer of munitions; someone who manufactures munitions; a munitioneermunjistine(dated) A yellow pigment found in munjeet.munnopsoidAny of the genus Munnopsis of deep-sea crustaceans.munumbicinAny of a class of antibiotics obtained from Streptomyces bacteria growing on snakevine plants in Australia.muographicOf or relating to muography.murabutide(pharmacology) A synthetic immunomodulator derived from muramyl dipeptide, the smallest bioactive unit of bacterial peptidoglycan.muralisticExhibiting or suggesting muralism.muramidase(biochemistry) lysozymemuraymycinAny of a group of nucleoside-lipopeptide antibiotics isolated from StreptomycesmurderableCapable of, or suitable for, being murdered.murderballA team sport resembling dodgeball in which players are eliminated ("murdered") by being struck with the ball.murderbird(rare) The butcherbird, the shrike.murdercideA murder-suicide.murderhobo(roleplaying games, derogatory slang, intransitive) To act like a murderhobo: to wander a gameworld indiscriminately killing and looting.murderhoodThe state of being a murderer.murderlessthat has no murdersmurderment(obsolete) murdermurdersome(dated) murderousmurdochite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral black mineral containing bromine, chlorine, copper, lead, and oxygen.muriaticum(obsolete) chlorinemuricacean(zoology) Any member of the superfamily Muricacea (accepter name: Muricoidea).muricholicRelating to a muricholic acid or its derivativesmuricinine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid isolated from Annona muricata.muriculate(botany) Minutely muricate.muriformlyIn a muriform manner.murmuringsplural of murmuringmurmurless(poetic) silentmurtheringpresent participle and gerund of murthermurtherousObsolete spelling of murderous (“intending or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty, homicidal”).murunskite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal grayish orange cream mineral containing copper, iron, potassium, and sulfur.musaharatiAlternative form of musahharati.musarosideA particular steroid glycoside.muscadinesplural of muscadinemuscardine(countable) A dormouse.muscarinesplural of muscarinemuscarinicOf or pertaining to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, usually with regard to agonism or antagonism (blocking) of receptor activity.muscicapid(zoology) Any bird in the family Muscicapidae.musclebikeA high performance motorcycle with a powerful large-displacement engine.musclegirlA strong and muscular girl or woman, especially one who is a bodybuilder.musclehead(slang) A large and muscular man, especially one interested in bodybuilding.musclelessLacking muscle tissue.musclelikeResembling or characteristic of a muscle.musclesome(often humorous) Characterised by muscularity or having muscles; muscleboundmusclewoodCarpinus caroliniana, a deciduous tree of eastern North America.muscologicRelating to muscology.muscomorphAny fly of the infraorder Muscomorpha.muscovitesplural of muscovitemuscovitic(mineralogy) Of or relating to muscovite.muscularlyIn a muscular manner.muscuranicMisspelling of muscarinic.museophileOne who loves museums.museumgoerA person who visits a museummuseumlessWithout a museum.museumlikeResembling a museum; especially, full of antiquities or memorabiliamuseumwideThroughout a museum.musgraviteA rare magnesiotaaffeite gemstone.mushroomedsimple past and past participle of mushroommushroomerOne who gathers (picks or hunts) mushrooms.mushroomicResembling or characteristic of mushrooms.musicaliseTo set (a text etc) to music.musicalityThe condition of being musical.musicalizeAlternative spelling of musicalise.musicaster(rare) A mediocre musician.musicianer(slang) musicianmusicianlyIn the manner of a musician.musicology(music) The scholarly or scientific study of music, as in historical research, music theory, or the physical nature of sound.musicscapeThe metaphorical landscape of forms and genres of music.musicstick(Australia) A kind of drumstick used by striking one against another, to maintain rhythm in Aboriginal voice chants.muskelungeAlternative spelling of muskellunge.musketeersplural of musketeermusketlessWithout a musket.musketlikeResembling or characteristic of a musket.musketoonsplural of musketoonmuskflowerThe monkeyflower (Erythranthe moschata).muskmelonsplural of muskmelonmuslimtard(offensive, religious slur, slang, derogatory, vulgar) MuslimmuslinlikeResembling or characteristic of muslin.musophagid(zoology) Any member of the family Musophagidae, the turacos.musophobiaThe fear of mice (and rats).musqueteerObsolete form of musketeer.musquetoonObsolete form of musketoon.mussalcheeAlternative form of mussaulchee.mussaulgeeAlternative form of mussaulchee.mussellingThe catching of mussels.mustachialAlternative form of moustachial.mustachiosplural of mustachiomustachoedAlternative form of moustachioed.mustangingpresent participle and gerund of mustangmustarding(archaic) The medicinal use of mustard plasters.mustardiseAlternative form of mustardize.mustardize(transitive, historical) To affect with mustard gas, (as in World War I). To gas.musteefino(obsolete) A child who is 1/16 black: the offspring of a mustee and a white parent.mustellineRare spelling of musteline.musterableCapable of being mustered.mustimeterSynonym of saccharimeter.mustiphiniAlternative form of musteefino.mutabilityThe quality or state of being mutable.mutageniseAlternative form of mutagenize.mutagenize(genetics) To cause mutation.mutakallim(Islam) A scholar of kalam.mutantkind(chiefly fiction) Mutants, collectively; the race of mutants.mutarotase(biochemistry) An epimerase that catalyses a mutarotationmutarotateTo cause or to undergo mutarotation.mutasarrif(politics) The governor of a province in some Muslim contexts, particularly (historical) in the Ottoman Empire.mutationalOf, pertaining to, or the result of mutationmutatively(genetics, biochemistry) Through a mutation or a series of mutations.mutesarrifAlternative form of mutasarrif.mutessarifAlternative spelling of mutasarrif.muthafucka(vulgar, offensive, African-American Vernacular) motherfuckermutilatingpresent participle and gerund of mutilatemutilationThe act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated.mutilativeCausing or relating to mutilation.mutilatorsplural of mutilatormutilatoryOf or relating to mutilation.mutinouslyIn a mutinous manner.mutoscopicRelating to the mutoscope.muttasuddyAlternative form of mutsuddy.mutterancemuttered speechmutteringsplural of mutteringmuttersomeCharacterised or marked by mutteringmuttonbirdAlternative form of mutton bird.muttonchopA cut of sheep's meat, often containing a section of a rib.muttonfish(Australia) Any of several edible molluscs of the genus Haliotis; an abalone.muttonhead(British, slang) A stupid or foolish person.muttrimony(informal) An informal, unofficial marriage ceremony between two dogs, arranged by their owners.mutualismsplural of mutualismmutualizedsimple past and past participle of mutualizemutualnessThe property of being mutual.muwashshahAn Arabic ode, a multi-lined strophic verse poem, generally of five stanzas alternating with a refrain.muzolimineA loop diuretic.muzzlelessWithout a muzzle.muzzlelikeResembling or characteristic of a muzzle.muzzlewoodThe tree Eucalyptus stellulata.myasthenia(medicine) Abnormal weakness of the muscles; but especially myasthenia gravis.myasthenicOf, pertaining to, or suffering from myasthenia.mycalamide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of antiviral amides present in sponges of the genus Mycale.mycalesineAny butterfly of the subtribe MycalesinamycalosideA particular steroid glycoside.myceliatedTreated with the mycelia of fungi, typically to remove unwanted compounds from a cropmycetismusAlternative form of mycetism.mycetocyteSynonym of bacteriocyte.mycetologySynonym of mycology.mycetomousRelating to a mycetomamycetozoanAny member of the Mycetozoa.myclozolinA particular fungicide.mycobactinAny of a group of iron-chelating growth factors from mycobacteria.mycobiotic(biology) Relating to mycobiotamycodermalRelating to mycoderma.mycodermicRelating to mycoderma.mycodieselAn alternative diesel fuel produced by fungi.mycofloralRelating to mycofloraemycographyPhotographing the different aspects and intricacies of mushrooms or fungi.mycologistA person who studies, professes or practices mycology.mycologize(intransitive, rare) To go looking for mushrooms or fungi.mycophenolSynonym of mycophenolic acid.mycophiliaThe love of mushrooms.mycophilicHaving or relating to mycophilia, the love of mushrooms or fungi.mycophobiaThe fear of mushrooms or fungi.mycophobicHaving or relating to an aversion to mushrooms or fungi.mycoplasmaAny infectious bacterium of the genus Mycoplasma, often specifically Mycoplasma pneumoniaemycorrhiza(ecology, botany, mycology) A plant root formed in symbiosis with a fungus; the symbiosis between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant.mycosamine(biochemistry) The aminosugar 3-amino-3,6-dideoxy-D-mannosemycosphere(biology) The part of the environment rich in fungimycostaticSynonym of fungistatic.mycostatinSynonym of nystatin.mycosterolA kind of sterol found in fungi.mycotoxinsplural of mycotoxinmycotrophy(botany) The attainment of nutrients through mycorrhizal networks.myctophiidAlternative form of myctophid.mydriaticsplural of mydriaticmydriatricAlternative form of mydriatic.myelinated(anatomy) Of nerves, having a coating of myelin.myelinizedsimple past and past participle of myelinizemyeloblast(biology) An immature cell of bone marrow that develops into a myelocyte.myelocoele(anatomy) The central canal of the spinal cord.myelocytesplural of myelocytemyelocyticOf or pertaining to myelocytesmyelogenic(physiology) Derived from, or pertaining to, the bone marrow.myelogramsplural of myelogrammyelopathyA disorder in which the tissue of the spinal cord is diseased or damaged.myelotoxicExhibiting myelotoxicity.mylagaulid(zoology) Any extinct rodent in the family Mylagaulidae.myliobatid(zoology) Any member of the family Myliobatidae of eagle rays.mylodontid(zoology) Any ground sloth in the family Mylodontidae.mylonitizeTo convert into mylonite.myoanatomy(anatomy) The anatomy of muscle tissuemyobiology(biology) The biology of muscle tissuemyoblasticof or relating to the myoblastmyocardiacSynonym of myocardial.myocardial(cardiology) Relating to the myocardium, the thick muscular wall of the heart.myocardium(anatomy, cardiology) The muscular substance of the heart; the middle of the three layers forming the outer wall of the human heart.myocentricConsidered from the point-of-view of muscle tissue, typically that of the jawmyocontrolcontrol of the musclesmyoctonine(organic chemistry) A highly poisonous alkaloid from the plant Aconitum lycoctonum, resembling curare in its action.myodocopidAny ostracod of the order MyodocopidamyodynamiaMuscular strength.myodystonyThe relaxation of a muscle following electrical stimulationmyoelasticRelating to the movement of the muscles that position the vocal folds and are thus involved in phonation.myoentericAlternative form of myenteric.myofascial(anatomy) Of or relating to the layer of loose tissue (fascia) surrounding the muscle tissues.myofibrilsplural of myofibrilmyofibromaA fibroma in muscle tissuemyofibrousRelating to myofiber.myogenesis(biology) The formation of muscle tissue during the development of an embryomyogeneticOriginating in muscle.myoglianin(biochemistry) A protein expressed in the muscles and glia of some fliesmyoglobinsplural of myoglobinmyographerOne who studies myography.myographicPertaining to myography.myoimaging(pathology) The imaging of myopathiesmyointimal(anatomy) Relating to smooth muscle cells of the intima of a blood vesselmyokinesismuscular activity or massagemyokineticRelating to myokinesismyologicalAlternative form of myologic.myomectomy(surgery) The removal of the uterine myomas.myomegalin(biochemistry) A protein that is associated with cardiomyopathymyometrialOf or pertaining to the myometriummyometrium(anatomy) The smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus.myomodulin(biochemistry) A neuropeptide myomodulatormyonecroseTo become myonecroticmyonuclearRelating to myonucleimyonucleus(cytology) the nucleus of a muscle cellmyopathiesplural of myopathymyophysicsThe study of muscle physics.myopicallyAs if suffering from myopia.myopigenicAlternative form of myopiagenic.myoplasmicRelating to myoplasmmyoplasticRelating to myoplasty.myoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein that occurs in muscle tissue.myoregulin(biochemistry) A micropeptide that regulates muscle performancemyorrhaphy(surgery) Suture of a muscle.myorrhexis(medicine) The laceration or tearing of a muscle.myosarcomaA malignant muscle tumor.myoseverina purine derivative that binds microtubules and is an inhibitor of angiogenesismyosinogen(biochemistry) A globulin, one of the two principal proteins of muscle tissue, from which the myosin formed during rigor mortis is derived.myospasticOf or related to myospasm.myostracalRelating to the myostracum.myostracum(zoology) Part of shell wall secreted at attachment of adductor muscles.myotherapyA form of manual medicine focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain.myotrophicRelating to myotrophymyotrophin(biochemistry) A protein that in humans is encoded by the MTPN gene.myotubularRelating to myotubules.myotubulin(biochemistry) A tubulin present in muscle tissue.myriadfoldMultiplied by a myriad; repeated a myriad of times.myrialiterAlternative form of myrialitre.myrialitre(rare) A unit of volume of ten thousand litresmyriameterAlternative form of myriametre.myriametre(obsolete) A unit of length of ten thousand metres, or ten kilometres.myricanoneA cyclic diarylheptanoid isolated from the bark of Myrica rubra ( ⇒ Morella rubra).myricitrin(organic chemistry) The 3-O-rhamnoside of myricetin, used by several beetle species in their communication system.myringitis(pathology) An inflammation of the eardrum.myriologue(dated) In Greece, a funeral song composed and sung by a woman on the death of a friend.myrioscopeA form of kaleidoscope, especially one consisting of mirrors arranged so as by multiplied reflection from a small piece of carpet to show how it looks covering a whole floor.myristicin(organic chemistry) 3-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxyallylbenzene, a natural organic compound found in the essential oil of nutmeg and to a lesser extent in other spices; it can be used as an insecticide and acaricide and has hallucinogenic properties at high dosesmyristicol(organic chemistry, archaic) An oily substance extracted from oil of nutmeg.myrmecoidyThe quality of being myrmecoid.myrmekiticOf or relating to myrmekite.myrmicacin(organic chemistry) 3-hydroxydecanoic acid, a chemical found in royal jelly.myrmomancyDivination by interpreting the appearance and behaviour of ants, especially their eating habits. A type of augury.myroblytesplural of myroblytemyroblyticOf or pertaining to myroblytes.myrobolaneObsolete form of myrobalan.myrologistOne who sings a myrology.myrosinase(biochemistry) Any of several defense-related enzymes, in plants such as mustard, that hydrolyze glycosides, thus releasing potentially toxic substances.myrtaceousCharacteristic of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) of plants.myrtlelikeResembling or characteristic of myrtle.myrtlewoodWood derived from myrtle.mysidaceanAny crustacean of the order Mysidacea.mysogenistMisspelling of misogynist.mysogynismMisspelling of misogynism.mysogynistMisspelling of misogynist.mysophiliaA sexual dependency on something soiled or filthy, usually a kind of undergarment after use.mysophobiaAn abnormal fear of uncleanliness, dirt, or contamination.mysophobicOf, pertaining to, or suffering from mysophobiamystacinid(zoology) Any bat in the family Mystacinidae.mystagogicOf or relating to mystagogy.mystagogueA person who prepares an initiate for entry into a mystery cult, or who teaches mystical doctrines.mystagogus(archaic) A mystagogue.mysteriousOf unknown origin.mysterizedsimple past and past participle of mysterizemysticallyIn a mystical manner.mysticetesplural of mysticetemysticismsplural of mysticismmysticnessQuality of being mystic or mystical.mystifyingVery hard to understand; baffling.mystoricalOf or relating to mystory.mythbusterA person who debunks misconceptions.mythicallyIn relation to or by means of mythmythiciserAlternative form of mythicizer.mythicizedsimple past and past participle of mythicizemythicizerOne who mythicizes.mythicnessThe quality of being mythic.mythifyingpresent participle and gerund of mythifymythistoryA history incorporating elements of myth.mythmakersplural of mythmakermythmakingThe production or composing of myths.mythoclastOne who opposes, debunks or disbelieves in myths.mythogenic(rare) Producing or capable of producing myths.mythologemA basic core element, motif or theme of a myth.mythologer(especially historical) A mythologist.mythologic(mythology) Of or pertaining to mythologymythologueA mythical narrative; a myth.mythomaniaA compulsion to tell lies and exaggerate the truth.mythoplasmthe subject of a myth; the material covered in a given myth.mythopoeiaCreation of any myth.mythopoeicGiving rise to myths; pertaining to the creation of myth.mytiliformShaped like the shell of a mussel.myxamoebaeplural of myxamoebamyxamoebalRelating to a myxamoeba.myxamoebasplural of myxamoebamyxiniform(zoology) Any member of the Myxiniformes.myxoccocalMisspelling of myxococcal.myxococcalRelating to bacteria of the order Myxococcales; Synonym of myxobacterial.myxoedemicAlternative form of myxedemic.myxomatousOf or relating to myxomata.myxomyceteAny protozoan of the phylum Myxomycota; the slime molds.myxophaganPertaining to the zoologic suborder Myxophaga, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.myxospermy(botany) The presence of mucilage in the seedsmyzostomid(zoology) Any member of the Myzostomida; a kind of parasitic worm.

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