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macaulayite(mineralogy) A monoclinic blood red mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and silicon.machetelikeResembling or characteristic of a machete.machicolateTo furnish with machicolations.machicotage(rare, archaic) A style of singing, especially of sacred music, cultivated from the late Middle Ages until the 19th century, centered on Paris, and derived from the Gallican ritual; in this style vocal lines are decorated with improvised ornamentation, and differentiated from each other in a polyphonic composition also by tone color.machineableAlternative form of machinable.machinelikeResembling a machine; mechanical in formmackinawite(mineralogy) A tetragonal iron nickel sulfide mineral that occurs as opaque bronze to grey-white tabular crystals and anhedral masses.macquartite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic orange mineral containing chromium, copper, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and silicon.macraucheneA member of family Macraucheniidae of extinct South American ungulates.macrobubbleA macroscopic bubblemacrochaeteAlternative form of macrochaeta.macrodeviceAny relatively large-scale device, but typically an implantmacrodipoleA large-scale dipolemacrodosageThe administration of a macrodose.macroenzymeAn enzyme of macromolecular size due to unusual biopolymerization or immune complexing, such as when a normal enzyme is protein-bound, typically by immunoglobulins (antibodies); macroenzymes by themselves are not always pathophysiologic or pathogenic, but their occurrence is increased in certain diseases (their formation is encouraged by some pathogenetic processes).macrogamete(cytology) The larger of a pair of anisogamous, conjugating gametes; the female ovule in plants or ovum for animals.macrogenome(genetics) A relatively large genomemacroketone(organic chemistry) Any macrocyclic ketonemacrolipaseA macroenzyme form of a lipase, such as the macromolecular pancreatic lipase sometimes (but not always) correlated with acute pancreatitis or celiac disease.macromanage(transitive) To manage using macro-management.macromerite(geology) Any rock whose grains are large enough to be visible to the naked eyemacronoduleA relatively large nodule.macropodineOf, or pertaining to, the kangaroos and wallabiesmacrosampleA relatively large-scale samplemacrosomiteA region of an embryonic insect prior to the formation of metameresmacrosphereA relatively large sphere (in a variety of contexts)macrotissue(anatomy) Relatively large-scale tissuemacrotubuleA tubule that has a relatively large diametermadindoline(organic chemistry) Any of a family of noncytotoxic indole alkaloids originally isolated from Streptomyces nitrosporeus.madonnalikerare spelling of Madonna-likemadreporite(zoology) A calcareous opening in the body of echinoderms which connects the water vascular system to the environment.maestrolikeLike a maestro; masterly, expert.mafoprazineAn antipsychotic drug.mafosfamide(pharmacology) A particular drug used in the treatment of cancer.magazinableSuitable for publication in a magazine.magazinette(dated) A small or short magazine (periodical publication).magmasphere(geology, astronomy) A sphere of magma at the centre of a rocky planet or moon of sufficiently large sizemagnetosome(biology) A membranous prokaryotic organelle, containing mineral crystals, present in magnetotactic bacteriamagnetozone(geology) A zone having the same magnetization, especially one between geomagnetic polarity reversalsmagnifiableThat can be magnified, or extolled.magnificateTo magnify or extol.magnoperate(transitive) To magnify the greatness of (someone or something); to exalt.mahanimbine(organic chemistry) A carbazole alkaloid present in the bark of Murraya koenigiimaintenanceActions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.maintenenceMisspelling of maintenance.maisonnetteAlternative form of maisonette.maitlandite(mineralogy) Synonym of thorogummite.majorizableCapable of being majorized.makebelieveAlternative form of make-believe.makisterone(organic chemistry) Any of a small group of ecdysteroids present in the pupa of the honey beemalacospore(biology) The spore of a malacosporeanmaladaptive(psychology) Of behavior, showing inadequate or counterproductive mental and behavioral adaptation to a new situation.malagarouseAlternative form of malagruze.malarpicineBelonging to the tribe Malarpicini of woodpeckersmalayophobeSomeone who exhibits malayophobiamalayophoneAlternative letter-case form of Malayophone.maledictiveOf or relating to malediction.malefactive(linguistics) A term or sentence element that serves a malefactive role or that is inflected for the malefactive case.maleficenceharmfulness or mischief.maleficiatecursed; bewitchedmalevolenceHostile attitude or feeling.malhmoodite(mineralogy) A phosphate mineral with the chemical formula FeZr(PO₄)·4H₂O.malleablizeAlternative form of malleableize.malmignatteA small venomous spider of southern Europe, Latrodectus tredecimguttatus, having thirteen small red spots on the abdomen.malolactateMisspelling of malolactic.malonitrile(organic chemistry) The nitrile of malonic acidmalpracticeThe improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss.maltohexose(biochemistry) Alternative form of maltohexaose.maltokinase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the chemical reaction ATP + maltose ⇌ ADP + alpha-maltose 1-phosphate.maltotriase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of maltotriosemaltotriose(biochemistry) A maltooligosaccharide consisting of three glucose units.malyngolide(organic chemistry) A naturally-occurring δ-lactone isolated from the alga Lyngbya majuscula' that displays antibiotic activitymammogrammeRare spelling of mammogram.mammosphere(cytology) A clump of mammary gland cells that forms under certain circumstancesmammothlikeResembling or characteristic of a mammoth.manaclelikeResembling or characteristic of manacles.manandonite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pedial mineral containing aluminum, boron, hydrogen, lithium, oxygen, and silicon.mancipativeOf or relating to mancipation.mandalalikeResembling or characteristic of a mandala (ritualistic geometric design).mandarinateThe collective body of mandarins.mandarinize(transitive) To adapt for the use of government bureaucrats, or mandarins.mandelalide(biochemistry) A marine derived macrolide, a oxygen heterocyclic compound with a large ring.mandelamide(organic chemistry) The amide of mandelic acidmandibulateProvided with mandibles adapted for biting, as many insects.mandlestoneThe amygdaloid.maneuvrableAlternative form of maneuverable.manganesate(chemistry, obsolete) A manganate.manganocene(chemistry) The metallocene containing a manganese atommanganosite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing manganese and oxygen.manifestate(nonstandard) To manifest.manifestiveRelating to manifestation.manipulableSuitable for, or able to be subjected to, manipulation.manipulateeSomeone who is manipulated.mannokinase(biochemistry) A kinase, ATP:D-mannose 6-phosphotransferasemannosamine(biochemistry) An amino sugar derived from mannosemannosidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of mannose glycosides.mannosylate(organic chemistry) To glycosylate with a mannosyl derivativemannotriose(biochemistry) A trisaccharide composed of three mannose moieties.mannuronate(biochemistry) Any salt or ester of mannuronic acidmanorialize(transitive) To bring under the system of manorialism.manportableAlternative form of man-portable.mansionette(US) A large and somewhat luxurious house.mansionlikeResembling or characteristic of a mansion.mantelpieceA shelf that is affixed to the wall above a fireplace.mantlepieceAlternative spelling of mantelpiece.manuductiveProviding guidance.manufactureThe action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.manumissiveOf or relating to manumission.mapinastineA histamine 1 receptor antagonist.maprotiline(pharmacology) A tetracyclic antidepressant with properties similar to those of tricyclic amitriptyline, usually administered orally as the hydrochloride; 3-(9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracen-9-yl)propyl(methyl)amine, C₂₀H₂₃N.maquirosideA particular steroid glycoside.marcescence(botany) Retention (by a plant) of dead organs (such as leaves) that normally are shed.marcfortine(organic chemistry) Any of a class of anthelmintic indole alkaloids that are fungal metabolitesmarecottite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal yellow orange mineral containing hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, sulfur, and uranium.margaramide(organic chemistry) Any amide of margaric acidmargarodite(mineralogy, obsolete) A hydrous potash mica related to muscovite.marginaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of marginalize.marginalize(mathematics) To find a marginal distribution of a joint probability distribution.margraviateAlternative form of margravate.maricopaite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal white mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and silicon.maricultureaquaculture using seawatermarihoochie(slang) Marijuana.marimbalikeResembling or characteristic of a marimba.marinellite(mineralogy) A colorless trigonal sulfate chloride mineral with the chemical formula (Na,K)₄₂Ca₆(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)₆(SO₄)₈Cl₂ · 3H₂O.marinescapeA view of the sea.mariptilineA tricyclic antidepressant.marivaudage(literary) A writing style characterized by an affectation of refinement, originating from the writing of the French novelist Pierre de Marivaux.marketplaceAn open area in a town housing a public market.marketshareAlternative form of market share.marketspace(Internet, marketing) A virtual marketplace on the Internet.markgravineAlternative form of margravine.marlinspikeA tool, consisting of a pointed metal spike, used to manipulate the strands of rope or cable when knotting and splicing.marqueelikeResembling a marquee.marquessateThe territory of a marquess, margrave or person of comparable rank.marqueterieAlternative form of marquetry.marquisetteA sheer cotton fabric used for mosquito nets and curtainsmarquisotte(obsolete, rare) To shave off the beard but leave the moustache.marshallateAlternative spelling of marshalate.martyrologeObsolete spelling of martyrology (“catalogue of martyrs”).masculiniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of masculinize.masculinize(transitive) To make masculine; to give typically male characteristics.maskelynite(mineralogy) A glassy phase found in some meteorites and impact craters, typically similar in composition to plagioclase feldspar.masonrylikeResembling or characteristic of masonry.massageableCapable of being massaged.massagelikeResembling or characteristic of massage.massaulcheeAlternative form of mussaulchee.masseterine(anatomy) massetericmassetolideAny of a family of cyclic lipopeptide antibiotics produced by strains of PseudomonasmastectomeeSomeone who has undergone a mastectomy.masterpieceA piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.mastigonemeOne of the lateral "hairs" found covering the flagella of heterokont and cryptophyte algae, believed to assist in locomotion.materialiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of materialize.materialize(transitive) To cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear.maternaliseAlternative spelling of maternalize.maternalize(transitive) To make maternal.mathemateseThe jargon associated with mathematics.mathematiseAlternative spelling of mathematize.mathematize(transitive) To describe in terms of a mathematical equation.matrescenceThe process of becoming (and coming to inhabit the role of) a mother.matriculate(transitive) To enroll as a member of a body, especially of a college or university.mattagamite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal violet mineral containing cobalt and tellurium.matterative(obsolete) Having the nature of or containing matter or pusmatteuccite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic colorless mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, and sulfur.mauvaniline(obsolete) mauveinemavrodaphneA dark sweet Greek red wine.maxillipedeAlternative form of maxilliped.maximisableAlternative spelling of maximizable.maximizable(chiefly graphical user interface) That can be maximized.mayntenanceObsolete form of maintenance.mazapertineAn antipsychotic drug.mazurkalikeResembling or characteristic of a mazurka.mazzettiite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic light gray mineral containing antimony, lead, mercury, silver, and tellurium.mcalpineite(mineralogy) An isometric mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and tellurium.mcauslanite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pedial mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.mcbirneyite(mineralogy) A copper-oxygen-vanadium mineral.mcgovernite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.mckelveyite(mineralogy) A particular hydrated carbonate mineral.meadowscapeA landscape of meadows.measleslikeResembling or characteristic of measles.measureableMisspelling of measurable.measurebate(slang) To focus excessively on technical specifications (of a camera or other electronic device).mebendazoleA benzimidazole drug used to treat infestations by worms.mecarbinateAn antihypertensive drug.mechanicizeDated form of mechanize.mechanocyte(cytology) A fibroblast grown in tissue culturemechanosome(biology) A hypothetical structure, in cells, responsible for mechanotransductionmechanotypemechanical phenotypemeclobemideMisspelling of moclobemide.mecloxamineAn antimuscarinic drug.mediasphere(journalism) The collective ecology of the world's media, including newspapers, journals, television, radio, books, novels, advertising, press releases, publicity and the blogosphere; any and all media both broadcast and published.medicinable(obsolete) Medicinal; having healing properties.medidesmineA particular steroid glycoside.medievaliseAlternative form of medievalize.medievalize(transitive) To make medieval.medrylamineA histamine 1 receptor antagonist.medvedevite(mineralogy) A red monoclinic mineral with the chemical formula KMn2+2V2O6Cl·2H2Omeetinglike(rare) Resembling or characteristic of a meeting.megacalorie(physics) A non-SI unit of energy equal to 1,000,000 calories (small calories).megacyclite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.megadiverse(chiefly ecology) Exhibiting great diversity, especially great biodiversity.megafinanceHigh finance: finance involving very large scales and sums of moneymegafortuneA fortune of an amount in the millions.megaloscopeA type of speculum that magnifies the orifice.megamachineA very large or powerful machine (or computer).meganeuriteA swollen neuron that stores gangliosidemegaprepuce(medicine) Pathological preputial enlargement.megaserviceA large and complex service (economic activity).megatonnageThe destructive power of an explosive, measured in megatons.megavariateHaving very many variablesmegavoltageA voltage in the region of millions of volts.megawattageAn amount of power expressed in megawatts.meglitinide(organic chemistry, pharmacology) Any of a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes.mekosuchineAny extinct crocodile of the subfamily MekosuchinaemeladrazineA drug used in urology as an antispasmodic.melainotypeA ferrotype or tintype.melampolide(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds found in Melampodium and related plants.melampyrite(chemistry, obsolete) galactitolmelanagogue(medicine, obsolete) A medicine supposed to expel black bile or choler.melanaphoreMisspelling of melanophore.melancholieObsolete form of melancholy.melaninlikeResembling or characteristic of melanin.melanogogueAlternative form of melanagogue.melanophageA phagocyte that engulfs melaninmelanophore(biology) A cell containing melanin or other black pigment, such as are found in fish, amphibians, and reptilesmelanoplineAny grasshopper of the subfamily Melanoplinaemelanterite(mineralogy) a widespread green, mostly fibrous mineral composed of hydrated ferrous sulphatemelarsomine(veterinary medicine, pharmacology) melaminylthioarsenate, a trypanocidal agentmelastatineAlternative form of melastatin.melibiuloseA disaccharide formed from fructose and galactose, similar to melibiose.meliorative(rare) That meliorates; curative, improving, salutary.meliphanite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-disphenoidal mineral containing aluminum, beryllium, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.melissylene(chemistry) melenemelittoside(organic chemistry) An iridoid found in the leaves and fruits of Clerodendrum colebrokianum.mellowcremeA sweet syrup made from corn syrup, honey and sugar, used in confectionery.melongosideA particular steroid glycoside.membranelleOne of a set of structures found around the mouth, or cytostome, in ciliate protists, and from which the cilia emerge.memductance(physics) Electrical conductance that varies according to the history of electric current that has flowed through a devicememorandize(ambitransitive) To make a memorandum of (something).memorialiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of memorialize.memorialize(transitive) To provide a memorial for someone; to commemorate.memorisableAlternative form of memorizable.memorizableThat may be memorized.memristance(physics) Electrical resistance that varies according to the history of electric charge that has flowed through a devicemenaccanite(mineralogy) A black or steel-grey mineral consisting chiefly of the oxides of iron and titanium.menaquinone(biochemistry, pharmacology) A pale yellow crystalline naphthoquinone C₄₁H₅₆O₂ that is obtained especially from putrefied fish meal and produced by bacteria in the large intestine and essential for the blood-clotting process. It is much more unsaturated than vitamin K₁ and slightly less active biologically, and is an isoprenoid derivative of menadione.mendelevate(chemistry) An anion of mendelevium.meneghinite(mineralogy) A blackish-grey orthorhombic sulfosalt mineral.meningocele(pathology) A form of spina bifida in which a meningeal sac of cerebrospinal fluid protrudes through the skull.meniscocyteSynonym of sickle cell.menisperine(organic chemistry) An aporphine alkaloid isolated from a menispermaceous plant of Japan.menoporsche(countable, informal) A sports car bought by a man during a mid-life crisis.menoquinoneMisspelling of menaquinone.mensurativeRelating to mensuration or measurement.mentionableImportant or worthy of note.mentonniereAlternative form of mentonnière.mepenzolateAn antimuscarinic drug.mepiprazole(pharmacology) A phenylpiperazine tranquilizer.mepivacaine(pharmacology) A local anesthetic derived from piperidine and similar in structure and action to lidocaine, usually given by injection as the hydrochloride; (1-methyl-2-piperidyl)formo-2′,6′-xylidide, C₁₅H₂₂N₂O.mepivicaineMisspelling of mepivacaine.meprobamate(pharmacology) A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) drug.meprylcaine(pharmacology) A local anesthetic.mequitazineA particular antihistamine drug.merallurideA mercurial diuretic.merchandise(uncountable) Goods which are or were offered or intended for sale.merchandize(US) Uncommon spelling of merchandise.merchantile(dated) Alternative spelling of mercantile.mercreatureA creature of the sea, especially one which is mythical.mereheadite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.mereiterite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic pale yellow mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, potassium, and sulfur.merenskyite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal white mineral containing bismuth, palladium, platinum, and tellurium.mermaidcore(neologism) An aesthetic focusing on imagery and fashion related to mermaids.mermaidlikeResembling or characteristic of a mermaid.merocyanine(organic chemistry) Any of a class of fluorescent dyes, some of which are notable for their solvatochromatic properties.merorganize(transitive) To organize partially.meroterpene(organic chemistry) Any compound, including many natural products, having a partial terpenoid structuremerovoltine(biology) having a brood or generation once every three or more yearsmerrihueite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal greenish blue mineral containing iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.merthiolateSynonym of thiomersal.meseclazoneA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.mesoclimateA climate (typically of a vineyard) that is larger than a microclimatemesocuticle(biology) a layer of tissue between the exocuticle and endocuticle in some arthropodsmesocycloneAn area of vertical atmospheric rotation in supercell thunderstorms, which signals the threat of a possible tornado.mesofosetteA depression in a toothmesogranule(astronomy) A medium-sized structure in solar granulationmesolophuleA small mesolophmesopontine(anatomy) An area of tissue at the junction of the mesencephalon and the pons.mespirenone(pharmacology) A potassium-sparing diuretic.messagelikeResembling or characteristic of a message.messiahlikeResembling or characteristic of a messiah.mestanolone(pharmacology) An androgenic steroid.mesterolone(pharmacology) An androgen.mesulergine(pharmacology) A psychoactive drug.metabarcode(genetics) A piece of DNA identified by means of metabarcodingmetacaspaseAny of a class of arginine/lysine-specific enzymes related to the caspases and paracaspases, and found in plants, fungi, and protists.metacestodeThe larval stage of a tapewormmetacholineMisspelling of methacholine.metacrylateMisspelling of methacrylate.metacultureAll the universal concepts that are present in all culturesmetacycline(pharmacology) A semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic C₂₂H₂₂N₂O₈ with longer duration of action than most other tetracyclines used in the treatment of gonorrhea especially in penicillin-sensitive subjects and as a precursor in the industrial synthesis of doxycycline.metafectene(biochemistry, genetics) A polycationic transfection reagent based on liposome technologymetafictivemetafictionalmetagallate(organic chemistry) Any salt of metagallic acidmetaldehyde(organic chemistry) A cyclic tetramer of acetaldehyde, commonly used as a molluscicide.metallicize(transitive) To make metallic.metallocene(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds containing two cyclopentadienyl anions and a transition metal whose bonding involves overlap of ns and np orbitals of the metal with molecular orbitals of appropriate symmetry of each cyclopentadienyl ring; the rings are parallel to each other, or sometimes canted.metallozymeAlternative form of metalloenzyme.metalophule(dentistry) A small crest attached to the front side of the metaconemetaloscopeAlternative form of metalloscope.metamachineIn metacomputation, a computing machine that controls the running of another computing machine.metamessageAn implicit message that could be inferred or implied from a message.metamictize(of a mineral, intransitive) To gradually destroy the mineral's crystal structure through the radiation emitted by the mineral itself, leaving it amorphous.metapackage(computing) A software package that contains no software itself, but serves to install a particular set of other packages.metaparableA parable about parables.metapeptone(biochemistry) An intermediate product formed in the gastric digestion of albuminous matter.metaphonize(phonology, intransitive) To undergo metaphony.metaphoreme(linguistics) A non-literal expression with a relatively fixed lexicogrammatical form and specific semantics and pragmatics, associated with metaphoric language.metaphoriseAlternative spelling of metaphorize.metaphorizeTo describe using metaphors.metapodiale(anatomy, dated) Alternative spelling of metapodial.metapurposeA secondary or higher-level purpose.metarossite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal yellow mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and vanadium.metascience(sciences) The science of science: the use of scientific methodology to study science itself, with the goal of improving the quality and efficiency of research.metaservice(computing) An abstraction of the workflow in a networkmetastasiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of metastasize.metastasizeOf a disease (especially cancer) or a tumour: to form a metastasis (“a secondary focus away from the primary site”) in (a body organ).metastatizeRare form of metastasize.metastisizeMisspelling of metastasize.metastriate(entomology) Describing ticks (of the order Ixodida) in which the anal groove of the adult is behind the anus.metastropheA fundamental transformationmetasurface(physics) The surface of a metamaterial.metatergiteThe tergite of a metazonitemetatheatreself-referential dramametathesiseAlternative form of metathesize.metathesize(linguistics) To undergo or to subject to metathesis; of sounds, to switch positions in a word.metathetizeAlternative form of metathesize.metavauxite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.metaviriomeA metagenomic viriomemetavoltine(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, potassium, sodium, sulfur, and zinc.metconazoleA particular fungicide.meteorolite(archaic) A rock from space, such as an aerolite or meteorite.metergoline(pharmacology) A synthetic compound with the chemical formula C₂₅H₂₉N₃O₂, used as an antagonist.methanamide(organic chemistry) Formamide.methanamineSynonym of methylamine.methanelikeResembling or characteristic of methane.methanimine(organic chemistry) Synonym of azomethine.methanolyse(chemistry) To split by means of methanolysismethenamine(pharmacology) The compound hexamethylenetetramine when used as a urinary antiseptic.methenolone(organic chemistry) A long-acting anabolic steroid with limited androgenic properties, having the chemical formula C₂₀H₃₀O₂methimazole(pharmacology) Alternative form of thiamazole.methisazoneAn antiviral drug that works by inhibiting mRNA and protein synthesis, especially in poxviruses.methomidateMisspelling of metomidate.methoxamineAn α₁-adrenergic receptor agonist used as a vasoconstrictor.methoximate(organic chemistry) To react with a methoxyamine compoundmethoxydine4-methoxyphencyclidine, a dissociative anaesthetic drug with hallucinogenic and sedative effects.methoxylate(organic chemistry) To add a methoxyl groupmethylamide(organic chemistry) The N-methyl derivative of an amidemethylamine(organic chemistry) The simplest aliphatic amine, CH₃NH₂, a toxic gas, having many industrial applications.methylarene(organic chemistry) Any methyl derivative of an arenemethylenate(organic chemistry) To produce or to undergo methylenationmethylidene(organic chemistry) The CH₂= group in which the free valences are part of a double bond.methylidyne(chemistry) carbynemethylosome(biochemistry) A cluster of proteins responsible for methylationmetrafenoneA particular fungicide.metribolone(organic chemistry) An anabolic steroid 17β-17-hydroxy-17-methyl-estra-4,9,11-trien-3-onemetrifonateAn irreversible organophosphate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, used as an insecticide and to treat schistosomiasis.metrizamide(organic chemistry) A particular nonionic radiopaque contrast medium.metrochrome(historical) An instrument with a lantern for measuring colours, used in conjunction with a telescope to note the colours of stars.metronomize(music) To indicate the tempo of a piece of music by means of a metronome settingmetropoliseAlternative form of metropolize.metropolite(Ancient Greece) A citizen of a metropolis.metropolizeTo urbanize; to center or focus on the city.micellarizeTo cause, or to undergo micellarizationmichenerite(mineralogy) An isometric-tetartoidal silver white mineral containing bismuth, palladium, platinum, and tellurium.microabrade(transitive) To abrade microscopically; to make a microabrasion on.microampereOne millionth ( 10⁻⁶ ) of an ampere.microbicideAny substance that is harmful to and kills microorganisms.microbivoreA hypothetical nanobot that would destroy microbes inside the body.microbottleA microscopic bottlemicrobridge(physics) A form of Josephson junction consisting of thin superconducting films.microbubbleA microscale bubble, used in medical diagnostics as a contrast agent for ultrasound imaging.microbundle(mathematics) A kind of generalization of a vector bundle.microchaeteAlternative form of microchaeta.microchangeA very small changemicrochargeA very small charge (in various senses).microdamagedamage at a microscopic levelmicrodegreeOne millionth of a degree (unit of measurement).microdeviceAny very small device manufactured using microfabrication.microdipoleA very small dipolemicrodosageThe administration of a microdose.microengineA very small enginemicroevolveTo undergo microevolutionmicrofaunaeplural of microfaunamicrofleeceA very thin, flexible fabric made from polyethylene terephthalate.microfloraeplural of microfloramicrofridgeA small refrigerator.microgamete(cytology) The smaller of a pair of anisogamous, conjugating gametes; the male sperm or pollenmicrogavageTo gavage on a very small scalemicrogenome(genetics) The genome of a microbiotamicrogrammeAlternative spelling of microgram.microgrooveThe long, spiral groove of a vinyl LP recordmicroinfuseTo infuse in very small amountsmicrolobateHaving very small lobesmicrolobuleVery small lobulesmicromanage(ambitransitive) To manage, direct, or control a person, group, or system to an unnecessary level of detail or precision.micromoduleA very small scale electronic modulemicromolideAn antibiotic present in the venom of wasps of genus Ampulex.micromycete(biology) microscopic fungimicroneedleA very fine needlemicronippleA very small nipplemicronoduleAn area of opacity on a radiograph, indicative of certain diseases.micronozzleA microscopic nozzle.microoptodeA very small optodemicropenileOf or relating to a micropenis.micropestleA very small pestle (used for tissue homogenization etc)microplaqueA very small area of plaque, especially one grown in a laboratorymicroporateTo undergo microporationmicrorefugeAlternative form of microrefugium.microsampleA very tiny sample.microsclereA microscopic spicule of a spongemicrosourceA source of micropowermicrosphereAny sphere whose size is measured in micrometresmicrospongeA collection of very small, spongelike particles, having a large porous surface, used for drug delivery.microsthene(archaic, zoology, chiefly in the plural) Any of a group of mammals characteristically of small size, including various rodents (used in the 19th century by James Dana to classify animals, but not adopted thereafter)microstroke(pathology) A very small strokemicrosuture(surgery) A very small suture used in microsurgerymicrotissue(biology, medicine) microscale tissuemicrotomize(transitive) To slice by means of a microtome.microtorqueA very small torque, a rotational or twisting force.microtubuleA small tube made of protein and found in cells; part of the cytoskeleton.microvolume(often attributive) A microscopic volume.midaglizoleAn antidiabetic drug.midaltitude(geography) At a moderate altitude.midlatitudeAny latitude roughly half way between the equator and a pole.midmarriageDuring a period of marriage.midprophase(biology) The middle part of prophasemidsentenceOccurring in the middle of a sentence.midsequenceDuring a sequence.midshipmite(nautical, slang, archaic) A little or petty midshipman.midsyllableOccurring in the middle of a syllable.mifamurtide(pharmacology) A drug, having a phospholipid moiety, used to treat osteosarcoma.mifentidine(pharmacology) A histamine 2 receptor antagonist.mignonnetteObsolete spelling of mignonette.migrateableAlternative form of migratable.milacainideAn anesthetic drug.mildewicideAlternative form of mildewcide.milenperone(pharmacology) An anxiolytic drug.militaryese(informal) Military jargon.militialikeResembling or characteristic of a militia.milleporite(archaic, paleontology) A fossil millepore.milliampereOne thousandth (10⁻³) of an ampere.millidegreeOne thousandth of a degree.milligramme(British spelling) Alternative spelling of milligram.millioctaveOne thousandth of an octave (musical interval).millionaireSomebody whose wealth is at least one million (10⁶) currency units.milliosmoleA unit of measurement equal to one thousandth of an osmole.miltefosine(pharmacology) An antiprotozoal drug, 2-(hexadecoxy-oxido-phosphoryl)oxyethyl-trimethyl-azanium, used in oral treatment of leishmaniasis.minamestane(pharmacology) A steroidal aromatase inhibitor.minaretlikeResembling or characteristic of a minaret.minehillite(mineralogy) A hexagonal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and zinc.minepentateAn antispasmodic drug.miniatosideA particular steroid glycoside.miniaturiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of miniaturize.miniaturizeTo design or construct something on a miniature scale.minibarcodeA small barcodeminiclimateThe climate of a relatively small area.minicultureSmall-scale culture (of bacteria, or figuratively).minilectureA short lecture.minimisableAlternative spelling of minimizable.minimizableThat can be minimized.minipalette(computing, graphical user interface) A small palette.miniritchieAlternative form of minnerichi.minispindleA small spindle (in any of several contexts)minivesicleA small vesicleminjiangite(mineralogy) A white mineral found in China.minocycline(pharmacology) A semisynthetic tetracycline derivative used (as the hydrochloride C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₇·HCl) as a broad-spectrum antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent to treat bacterial and other infections.minodronateAny salt or ester of minodronic acid.miogeoclineAn area of sedimentation that occurs along the passive margin of a continent.miproxifene(pharmacology) A selective estrogen receptor modulator.mirrorscope(dated) A slide projector.mirrorverseA mirror universe.mirtazapine(pharmacology) An antidepressant drug C₁₇H₁₉N₃ taken orally especially to treat major depressive disorder. It is marketed under the trademark Remeron.misactivateTo activate incorrectlymisallianceAn unsuitable alliance, especially an unsuitable marriage.misallocate(transitive) To allocate incorrectly or inappropriately.misannotate(genetics) To annotate incorrectlymisanthropeOne who has a negative view of the entire human race.misappraise(transitive) To appraise wrongly.misassemble(transitive) To assemble badly or wrongly.misaventureObsolete form of misadventure.miscarriage(now rare except in miscarriage of justice) A failure; a mistake or error.miscegenateTo mix or blend.miscleavage(biochemistry) Faulty cleavage (of a protein etc)misconceiveTo misunderstand.misconcludeTo arrive at the wrong conclusion.misconstrue(transitive) To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.miscontinueTo continue wrongly.misconverge(ambitransitive) To (cause to) converge incorrectly.miscoverageIncorrect or inappropriate coveragemiscreativeTending to create badly or wrongly.misdecorateTo decorate incorrectly.misdescribe(transitive) To incorrectly explain or detail something or someone.misdiagnose(transitive, pathology) To incorrectly diagnose.misdispense(transitive) To dispense incorrectly or amiss.misequalize(transitive, signal processing) To equalize badly.misericordeAlternative form of misericordmisestimateTo estimate erroneously.misevaluateTo evaluate inaccurately or incorrectly.misexchangeTo exchange what should not be exchanged, either in error or fraudulentlymisfeasance(law) An actual or alleged wrong that arises from an action; often, the wrongful use of legal authority.misgenerateTo generate incorrectly.misgenotypeTo genotype incorrectlymisissuanceThe act of misissuing something; issuance in error.misjunctureA poorly articulated connection; a joining of things that functions poorly.misleadableThat can be misled.mislocaliseAlternative form of mislocalize.mislocalizeTo localize incorrectly.mismaneuvreAlternative form of mismaneuver.mismarriageBad or unsuitable marriage.mismemorizeTo memorize inaccurately.mismotivateTo motivate toward the wrong goal.misnavigate(ambitransitive) To navigate incorrectly.misnumerateTo numerate incorrectly; to misnumber.misocycloneSynonym of landspout.misoptimizeTo optimize badly, emphasizing the wrong criteria or failing to take advantage of potential improvements.misorganiseAlternative form of misorganize.misorganizeTo organize incorrectlymisperceiveTo perceive erroneously.mispersuade(transitive) To persuade wrongly; to persuade into doing something wrongmispolarizeTo cause, or to undergo mispolarizationmispracticeWrong or bad practice; misconductmispreserveTo preserve badly or to preserve something that does not merit preservation.mispurchaseAn erroneous purchase; the buying of incorrect goods or services.misreadableCapable of being misread.misregulate(transitive) To regulate incorrectly or imperfectly.misrehearse(transitive) To rehearse or quote incorrectly.misrelegateTo relegate inappropriately.misrelianceThe act of misrelying; reliance on something that cannot be safely relied upon.misresponseThe act of misresponding or an instance of misresponding.misschedule(transitive) To schedule badly or wrongly.missequenceAn error in sequencing.missilelikeResembling or characteristic of a missile.mistabulateTo tabulate incorrectly.mistakeableAlternative form of mistakable.mistheorize(transitive, intransitive) To theorize incorrectly.misvenerateTo venerate something or someone that does not deserve it.misvocaliseAlternative form of misvocalize.misvocalizeTo vocalize incorrectly.mitigatableAlternative form of mitigable.mitiglinide(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug to treat diabetes.mitoclomine(pharmacology) An antineoplastic alkylating drug.mitoguazone(pharmacology) A particular drug used in chemotherapy.mitoquidone(pharmacology) A particular antineoplastic drug.mitoquinoneA form of ubiquinone associated with mitochondriamitragynine(organic chemistry) An indole alkaloid found in kratom (Mitragyna speciosa).mitraillade(rare, chiefly historical) Mass execution by cannon shot or (later) machine-gun, especially during the French Revolution.mitratapideA veterinary drug for the treatment of obese dogs.mitrazepineMisspelling of mirtazapine.mitridatite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.mizolastineA particular nonsedative antihistamine drug.mobilisableAble to be readily mobilised.mobilizableAble to be readily mobilized.moclobemide(pharmacology) A drug used to treat depression and social anxiety.moctezumite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing lead, oxygen, tellurium, and uranium.modernicide(uncountable) The destruction of what is modern.modificableObsolete form of modifiable.modulatableCapable of, or suitable for, being modulated.moguisteine(pharmacology) A mucolytic drug.moistenableCapable of being moistened.mollifiableCapable of being mollified.mollipilose(zoology, archaic) Having soft hairs; downy.mollusclikeAlternative spelling of mollusklike.mollusklikeResembling or characteristic of a mollusk.mollycoddle(now rare) A person, especially a man or a boy, who is pampered and overprotected.molsidomineAn oral vasodilating drug.molybdenateSynonym of molybdate.molybdenite(mineralogy) A mineral, molybdenum disulfide MoS₂, that is the principal ore of molybdenum; it is structurally similar to graphite and has a similar look and feel.molybdocene(organic chemistry) A metallocene containing a molybdenum atom.momentasoneMisspelling of mometasone.momilactone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of steroidal lactones, isolated from rice, that have some anticancer activity.momordicine(organic chemistry) Any of several glycosides present in the vine Momordica charantiamonarchlikeResembling or characteristic of a monarch.monasticize(transitive) To make monastic.monchiquite(mineralogy) A black, basaltic igneous rock consisting of a ground mass of automorphic augite and magnetite with many embedded phenocrysts, usually of olivine.monetisable(UK) Alternative form of monetizable.monetizableAble to be converted into cash with relative ease.monilophyteAny fern of the former class Monilophyta (now Polypodiopsida)monitorableThat can be monitored.monkeyshineA puerile prank or trick.monoacetate(chemistry) A compound which contains a single acetate group or ionmonoacetone(organic chemistry, in combination) A single acetone substituent in another compound, especially in a sugar derivativemonoacylate(organic chemistry) To introduce a single acyl group into a moleculemonoamidite(organic chemistry) Any amidite in which a single -O- linkage is replaced by an -N< (amino) groupmonobenzoneA compound used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation.monobromide(chemistry) any bromide containing a single bromine atom in each moleculemonocarbene(organic chemistry) Any compound having a single carbene groupmonocarbide(inorganic chemistry) Any compound that has a single carbide ionmonocellateHaving a single ocellus.monochelateHaving a single chelate linkmonociliateHaving a single cilium.monocitrate(chemistry) Any salt or ester containing a single citrate anion or groupmonoclinateSynonym of monoclinic.monocolpate(botany) Having a single germinal furrow.monocrurateHaving a single crus (leglike shank)monoculture(agriculture) The cultivation of a single crop at a time.monocyclase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses a single cyclization reaction (typically at one end of a carotenoid such as lycopene)monodactyleArchaic form of monodactyl.monodentate(chemistry) Describing a ligand that has only a single bond with the central atom.monoepoxide(organic chemistry) Any compound containing a single epoxide group, especially when more than one is possiblemonofoliateSynonym of unifoliate.monogallate(organic chemistry) Any compound that has a single gallate ion or group.monogermane(chemistry) Germanium tetrahydride.monoglucose(biochemistry) A single glucose moiety in a macromoleculemonohydrate(chemistry) A hydrate whose solid contains a single molecule of water of crystallization per molecule, or per unit cellmonohydride(organic chemistry) Any hydride having a single hydrogen atommonoisotope(physics) The principal (most abundant) isotope of an elementmonolaurate(chemistry, especially in combination) Any salt or ester containing a single laurate groupmonoleucine(organic chemistry, in combination) A single leucine group in a compoundmonologuiseAlternative form of monologuize.monologuize(intransitive) To give a monologue; to soliloquize.monomaleate(organic chemistry) Any compound that has a single maleate group or ionmonomannose(biochemistry) The monosaccharide form of mannosemonomethine(organic chemistry, chiefly attributive) Any of a family of cyanine dyes having a structure of two rings joined by a methine bridge.monomialize(mathematics, transitive) To make into a monomialmononitrate(chemistry) Any nitrate having a single nitrate anionmononitride(inorganic chemistry) Any nitride having a single nitrogen atom in each molecule or unit cellmonooxidaseAlternative form of monoxidase.monopartiteHaving a single partmonopentose(biochemistry) A monosaccharide pentosemonopeptide(organic chemistry) Any peptide containing a single amino acid (combined with some other entity)monophysiteDescribing the beliefs of a Μonophysite.monosaccateHaving a single saccus.monoserviceOf or relating to a single service.monostropheA metrical composition having a single strophemonosulcateHaving a single sulcus.monosulfate(inorganic chemistry) Any salt that has a single sulfate groupmonosulfide(inorganic chemistry) Any sulfide having a single sulfur atommonosynapseThe synapse involved in a monosynaptic relationshipmonoterpene(organic chemistry) Any terpene formed from two isoprene units, and having ten carbon atoms; either hydrocarbons such as pinene, or compounds with functional groups such as camphor.monovaccinemononucleosis vaccinemonovalence(chemistry, rare) The state of being univalent.monovariateSynonym of univariate.monovoltineSynonym of univoltine.monsoonlikeResembling or characteristic of a monsoon.monsterlikeResembling or characteristic of a monster; monstrous, deformed.monstricideThe act of killing a monster.montbrayite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing antimony, gold, and tellurium.monteponite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral black mineral containing cadmium and oxygen.monticulateFurnished with monticles or little elevations.montroseite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and vanadium.montroydite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing mercury and oxygen.mooihoekite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-scalenohedral mineral with the chemical formula Cu₉Fe₉S₁₆ containing copper, iron, and sulfur.moombahcore(music) A subgenre of moombahton with dubstep influences.mordicative(archaic, figurative) Biting or corrosive.morimotoite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral black mineral containing calcium, iron, oxygen, silicon, and titanium.morisianine(organic chemistry) A pterocarpan isolated from the seeds of Bituminaria morisiana.morningmare(rare, humorous) A nightmare experienced in the morning.morningtide(poetic, literary, archaic) Morning time.morphealikeResembling or characteristic of morphea.morphocline(evolutionary theory) A series of morphological transformations that occurs during the evolution of a speciesmorphospace(biology) A graphical representation of all the morphologies an organism could or does have, each point of which represents an individual shape.morphostage(biology) Any distinct stage in the metamorphosis of an insectmorroniside(organic chemistry) A glycoside isolated from Lonicera morrowii.morronosideMisspelling of morroniside.morsuximideAn anticonvulsant drug.mortgagableAlternative spelling of mortgageable.mosapramine(pharmacology) A particular antipsychotic drug.mosasaurineAny extinct squamate mosasaur of subfamily MosasaurinaemotherhouseThe monastery from which the other 'houses' of a religious order or congregation were (directly or indirectly) founded, often eponymous.motivatableAble to be motivated.motoneuroneAlternative form of motoneuron.motorizableCapable of being motorized.motretinide(pharmacology) An antiacne drug.mountainite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic white mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.mountenance(obsolete) A given amount, value, or extent of time or distance.moupinamide(organic chemistry) The phenolic amide (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-N-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]prop-2-enamidemoxicoumoneAn anticoagulant.moxidectineAlternative form of moxidectin.mucicarmine(chiefly attributive) A staining procedure used in microbiology to identify a variety of microorganisms based on whether or not the cell wall stains intensely red.mucopeptidepeptidoglycanmucronulateHaving, or tipped with, a small point or points.muezzinlikeResembling or characteristic of a muezzin.muliebritieObsolete spelling of muliebrity.multibottleOf or relating to more than one bottle.multibounceInvolving more than one bounce of a signal, such as radar.multibridgeInvolving more than one bridge.multicentreAlternative form of multicenter.multichangeInvolving more than one change.multichargeInvolving, or capable of holding, more than one charge.multiclauseOf or relating to more than one clause.multicourseHaving multiple courses.multidecadeExtending over multiple decades.multidegree(mathematics) The tuple (properly though a multiset) of the degrees of defining hypersurfaces for a complete intersection.multideviceInvolving or having multiple devices.multiengineHaving more than one engine.multienzyme(biochemistry) Any protein having two or more catalytic functionsmultifemale(biology) Comprising more than one female.multifigureOf more than one figure.multigenomeOf or pertaining to multiple genomes.multigramme(British spelling) Alternative spelling of multigram.multigyrateHaving many convolutions.multijugate(botany, of a pinnate leaf) Having more than one pair of leaflets.multikinase(biochemistry) Used attributively to describe interaction with multiple kinases e.g. multikinase inhibitormultilobateHaving more than one lobe.multimeriseAlternative form of multimerize.multimerizeTo convert into a multimer (by multimerization)multimoduleHaving or pertaining to more than one module.multineedle(of a device) Having multiple needlesmultinodateHaving many knots or nodes.multioctaveOf or pertaining to more than one octave.multiramose(dated) Having many branches.multiregimethat involves multiple regimesmultisampleConsisting of more than one sample.multischemeOf or pertaining to more than one scheme.multisetose(biology) Having many setae, or bristles.multisourceEmploying multiple sourcesmultisphereInvolving multiple spheresmultisplineInvolving, or relating to, more than one spline.multistableHaving multiple states of stability (or instability)multistrike(of an ink ribbon in a typewriter or printer) Capable of producing multiple impressions from the same segment of ribbon.multistripeHaving multiple stripes.multistrokeInvolving more than one stroke (as of a pen).multisutureInvolving more than one suture.multitissue(biology) Relating to multiple tissuesmultivolume(of a written work) Having multiple volumes.munificenceThe quality of being munificent; generosity.muristerone(organic chemistry) Any of a particular group of insecticidal phytosteroidsmuropeptideAny peptidoglycan associated with a cell wall.murrayacine(organic chemistry) A particular organic compound found in the leaves of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii).murrayanine(organic chemistry) A particular organic compound found in the leaves of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii).muscallongeAlternative form of muskellunge.muscicapineof or pertaining to Old Word flycatchers of the genus Muscicapa.musculamine(biochemistry, archaic) A substance isolated from muscle, later identified as spermine.muscularizeTo increase the size of the muscles.musculatureThe collection of all muscles in a single body or in a single organ.museumesque(rare) Museumlike.museumobileA vehicle that operates as a mobile museum.musicophileOne who loves music.muskellungeA large freshwater gamefish of the pike family, native to the lakes and rivers of eastern and middle western North America; Esox masquinongy.mussaulchee(India, archaic) A torchbearer.mustardlikeResembling mustardmuthmannite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing gold, silver, and tellurium.mycetophageAlternative form of mycophage.mycocultureThe cultivation of mushrooms.mycolactone(organic chemistry) A polyketide macrolide produced by mycobacteriamycopeptoneAny of a family of peptones derived from fungi.mycorrhizaeplural of mycorrhizamycosanoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of mycosanoic acidmycosporine(biochemistry) Any of many complex amino acids, having a central cyclohexene ring, that protect organisms from ultraviolet lightmycotecture(architecture) experimental architectural structures grown out of mushroomsmycotextileA textile fashioned from threads of a fungusmyeloplaqueAlternative form of myeloplax.mynoglenine(zoology) Any spider of the linyphiid subfamily Mynogleninae.myoablativeMisspelling of myeloablative.myocytokineAlternative form of myokine.myoinvasiveinvasive to muscle tissuemyopericyteA type of spindle-shaped cell residing within muscle tissue.myriagramme(British spelling) Alternative spelling of myriagram.myriaporoneAny of a group of macrolide antitumor agentsmyringotomeA surgical knife used for paracentesis of the eardrum.myristylateTo undergo myristoylation.myrothenone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of formamido cyclopentenones present in Myrothecium fungimysticalize(transitive) Synonym of mysticize.mythologemeAlternative form of mythologem.mythologiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of mythologize.mythologize(transitive, now rare) To interpret (a story etc.) as mythological; to explain the symbolic meaning of.