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macafouchette(Trinidad and Tobago) leftovers from a meal, historically eaten by the cook and butler after their master's mealmacaronicallyIn a macaronic way.machiavelliseAlternative form of Machiavellize.machicolation(architecture) A projecting parapet with a series of such openings.machinabilityThe condition of being machinablemachinegunnedsimple past and past participle of machinegunmachinegunnerAlternative form of machine-gunner.machinizationThe process or result of machinizing.machlomovirusAny of the genus Machlomovirus of plant viruses, in the family Tombusviridae.mackintoshite(mineralogy) Synonym of thorogummite.macpalxochitl(rare) A tree of species Chiranthodendron pentadactylon.macphersonite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and sulfur.macquarimicinAny of a group of microbial metabolites that have antibiotic and antiinflammatory activitymacranthoidin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of glycoside saponins present in Lonicera macranthoidesmacranthosideA particular steroid glycoside.macraucheniid(zoology) Any extinct hoofed mammal of the family Macraucheniidae.macrencephalyThe condition of having an enlarged brain, usually as a component of any of various congenital syndromes of altered development.macroalgivoreAny organism that eats macroalgaemacroanalysislarge-scale analysismacroanatomicAlternative form of macroanatomical.macroaneurysmA relatively large aneurysmmacroaperture(biology) A transient hole in endothelial cell wallsmacroartefactA relatively large-scale artefactmacroassemblyA relatively large-scale assemblymacrobehaviorRelatively large-scale behavior.macrobicyclic(organic chemistry) Having two macrocyclic ringsmacroblocking(computer graphics) A visual artifact in compressed video etc. where similar adjacent pixels appear as a contiguous block of colour.macrocategoryA category that is made up of multiple smaller microcategories.macrocatheterA relatively large cathetermacrocellularComposed of reasonably large cellsmacrocephalia(medicine) Macrocephaly.macrocephalicHaving an abnormally large or elongated head.macrocephalus(medicine) The condition of having an abnormally large head.macrocharcoalRelatively large pieces of charcoal in the fossil recordmacrochemical(chemistry) Relating to macrochemistrymacrochoaniteA fossil nautiloid of the family Macrochoanitesmacroclimatesplural of macroclimatemacroclimaticRelating to macroclimatemacroclitorisAn abnormally enlarged clitoris.macroclumpingThe formation of macroclumpsmacrocomputer(computing) A mainframe, as opposed to a microcomputer.macroconfocal(optics) Describing a confocal macro lensmacroconidialrelating to a macroconidiummacroconidium(mycology) A relatively large conidium, but especially the larger of a pair of conidia in the same organismmacroconsumer(biology) A relatively large heterotrophic consumermacrocosmicalAlternative form of macrocosmic.macrocracking(physics) the formation of macrocracksmacroculturalOf or pertaining to a macroculture.macrocythemiaThe presence of macrocytes in the bloodstream.macrodactyliaThe condition of being macrodactylic.macrodactylic(zoology, anatomy) Having long toes; macrodactylous.macrodasyidanAny gastrotrich organism in the order Macrodasyida.macrodiagonal(archaic, geometry) The longer of two diagonals, as of a rhombic prism.macrodilutionA variation of the microdilution techniquemacrodynamicslarge-scale dynamicsmacroeconomicRelating to macroeconomics.macroembolismA relatively large embolismmacroemulsionA kinetically stabilized mixture of immiscible liquids, one of which has droplets with a diameter greater than 0.1 μm.macroesthesiaA psychological perception that objects are larger than they really aremacroestheticRelating to macroestheticsmacrofilamentA relatively large filamentmacrofilarialRelating to macrofilariaemacrofixative(biology) A high-molecular weight fixative (typically prepared from a dextran)macrofractureA relatively large-scale fracturemacrofragmentA relatively large fragmentmacrogenomics(genetics) The study of macrogenomesmacrogenotype(genetics) A large-scale genotypemacrogeometrymacroscale geometrymacroglobulinA plasma globulin of high molecular weightmacroglossineAny moth of the tribe MacroglossinimacrognathousSynonym of macrognathic.macrogranularComposed of relatively large granulesmacrohairlessThat lacks macrohairsmacrohistoricOf or pertaining to macrohistory.macroinfaunalRelating to macroinfaunamacrolanguage(computing) Alternative spelling of macro language (“system for defining and processing macros”).macrolocationA region or area that contains smaller sites or locations (microlocations).macromineralsplural of macromineralmacromolecule(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).macromutationA large-scale mutation.macronationalOf or relating to a macronation.macronematousHaving larger than normal conidiogenous cellsmacronutrientAny of the elements required in large amounts by all living things.macroorganism(biology) Any organism that can be seen with the naked eye (or with a simple lens).macroparadigmA macroscale paradigm.macroparasite(biology) Any parasite that is visible to the naked eyemacroparticleA macroscopic particlemacropetalousHaving long or large petals.macrophallismThe state of having an over-sized penis.macrophyllous(botany) Having long or large leaves.macrophysicalOf or pertaining to macrophysics.macropinacoid(crystallography) One of the two planes of an orthorhombic crystal which are parallel to the vertical and longer lateral (macrodiagonal) axes.macropinosome(cytology) A large vesicle filled with extracellular fluid and formed through macropinocytosismacroplanktonPlankton ranging in size from 2 to 20 centimetres in maximal dimension.macropodiformAny macropod of the suborder MacropodiformesmacropoliticsNormal large-scale politics, as opposed to micropolitics.macropopulistRelating to a large proportion of the populationmacroporosityThe quality or degree of being macroporous.macropracticeA large-scale social or cultural practice.macropredatorA relatively large predator (large enough to be seen with the naked eye)macroprosopiaExcessive development in the structure of the face in proportion to the craniummacroprudence(economics) Systemic prudence, especially the strengths and vulnerabilities of financial systems.macropunctureA relatively large puncture (made in a membrane)macroreactionLarge-scale reactionmacroregionalOf or pertaining to a macroregion.macrorheologymacroscale rheologymacrosaccadicRelating to macrosaccadesmacroscelidid(zoology) Any member of the family Macroscelididae, a sengi.macroschizontA relatively large schizontmacrosclereid(botany) A columnar sclereid that forms an outer layer in various fruit and seeds.macrosequenceA relatively long sequence (in a film).macrosporangeSynonym of megasporangium.macrostomatanAny snake of the clade MacrostomatamacrostressorA macroscale stressor.macrosurgicalRelating to macrosurgery.macrosyntenicRelated to macrosyntenymacrosystemicRelating to a macrosystem.macrotaxonomy(taxonomy) taxonomy of the larger ranks (typically family and above)macrothrombusA relatively large thrombus.macrotrichium(entomology) An innervated hair on the integument or wing membrane of an insect.macrovacuolarRelating to macrovacuolesmacrovariable(computing) A variable that may be modified by or within a macromacrovascularOf or pertaining to the larger blood vesselsmacrozoospore(botany) A large motile spore having four vibratile cilia; found in certain green algae.maculopapular(medicine, of a rash) Consisting of a flat, red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps, as in scarlet fever and measles.madagascosideA particular steroid glycoside.maddeningnessThe quality, state, or condition of being maddening.madecassoside(organic chemistry) A glycoside, extracted from a variety of plants, used in some skin creamsmadreporarianAny coral of the genus Madrepora.madreporiformResembling a madreporian coral in form or structure.madrigalesque(music) Reminiscent of a madrigal.madrigalistic(music) Pertaining to a madrigal.maduromycosisMadura foot, a form of eumycetoma.magiclessnessThe state, quality, or condition of being magiclessmagirological(obsolete, rare) Of or relating to magirology.magisteriallyIn a magisterial manner; authoritatively.magistraticalOf, pertaining to, or proceeding from, a magistrate; having the authority of a magistrate.magmatologistOne who studies magmatology.magnanimitiesplural of magnanimitymagnanimouslyIn a magnanimous manner.magnesiferous(geology) Containing magnesiummagnesiophile(biology) An organism (plant or bacterium) that thrives in the presence of magnesium.magnesiumlikeResembling or characteristic of magnesium.magnetelasticAlternative form of magnetoelastic.magnetiferous(geology) Containing magnetitemagnetisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of magnetization.magnetizationThe act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetizedmagnetoactive(physics) Showing any of several forms of magnetic activitymagnetochiral(physics) chiral when in the presence of a magnetic fieldmagnetochrome(biochemistry) A protein domain specific to magnetotactic bacteriamagnetofectedtransfected via magnetofectionmagnetofossilThe fossil remains of a magnetotactic bacteriummagnetometersplural of magnetometermagnetometeryMisspelling of magnetometry.magnetometricPertaining to, or employed in, the measurement of magnetic forcesmagnetomotive(physics) capable of producing magnetic fluxmagnetooptics(physics) the branch of physics which deals with the influence of a magnetic field on optical phenomenamagnetophonon(physics) The magnetoacoustic equivalent of a phononmagnetoplasma(physics) A plasma associated with a magnetic field.magnetopticalAlternative form of magnetooptical.magnetosensorThe supposed organ of magnetoceptionmagnetosheath(astronomy) The region of space between the magnetopause and the bow shock of a planet's magnetospheremagnetosignalThe neural signal produced during magnetoceptionmagnetosphere(physics) The comet-shaped region around Earth or another planet in which charged particles are trapped or deflected. Shaped by the solar wind and the planet's magnetic field.magnetostaticOf or pertaining to magnetostaticsmagnetotactic(biology) Having the ability to orientate in line with a magnetic field.magnetovolume(physics) Relating to the change of volume of a crystal lattice in a magnetic fieldmagnificationThe act of magnifying; enlargement; exaggeration.magnificativeServing to magnify something.magnificencesplural of magnificencemagnificentlyIn a magnificent manner.magniloquenceThe quality of being magniloquentmagniloquency(rare, archaic) magniloquencemagnitudinousHaving (great) magnitudemagnochromitemagnesiochromitemagnoliaceousOf, or pertaining to, the Magnoliaceae family of plants, which includes the magnolia.magnoliophyte(botany) An angiospermmaiesiophiliaAlternative form of maieusiophilia (“sexual fetish for pregnant women”).mainframelikeResembling or characteristic of a mainframe computer.mainstreamingThe process of bringing something into the mainstream.mainstreamishSomewhat mainstream.mainstreamismQuality of being mainstream.mainstreamistSomeone in the mainstream.mainstreamize(transitive) To bring into the mainstream; to adopt generally.makeshiftnessThe quality of being makeshift.malabsorbtionMisspelling of malabsorption.malabsorbtiveMisspelling of malabsorptive.malabsorptionThe state arising from abnormality in digestion or absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.malabsorptiveRelating to, or exhibiting, malabsorption.malacissation(obsolete, rare) The act of making soft or supple.malacologicalOf, or pertaining to, malacology.malacologistsplural of malacologistmalacophagousThat feeds on molluscsmalacophilous(botany) pollinated by snails or slugsmalacosporeanAny myxozoan of the subclass Malacosporeamalacostomous(zoology, archaic) Having soft jaws without teeth.malacostracan(zoology) Any of very many crustaceans of the class Malacostraca.maladaptation(evolutionary theory or psychology) The state of being poorly adapted to an environment.maladaptativeSynonym of maladaptive.maladaptivelyIn a maladaptive manner.maladaptivitymaladaptivenessmaladjustmentA poor or faulty adjustment, especially of a mechanism.maladministerTo administer wrongly or badly.maladroitnessThe condition of being maladroit.maladsorptionMisspelling of malabsorption.malappositionIncorrect or poor appositionmalapropisticexhibiting malapropismmalariametricAlternative form of malariometric.malariologistSomeone who studies malaria.malariometricRelating to the measurement of the endemic level of malaria in a population or area.malarticulate(anatomy, of bones) To articulate incorrectlymalasseziasisInfection by a fungus of the genus Malassezia.malasseziosisAlternative form of malasseziasis.malcompensateTo compensate inappropriatelymalcontentismThe attitude of a malcontent; rebellious disaffectedness.maldeploymentIncorrect deploymentmalecontentedObsolete form of malcontented.maledictologyThe scientific study of insults and curses.maleficiation(obsolete) A witching; a bewitchment.maleformationObsolete form of malformation.malemploymentThe condition of being malemployed, which means employed in a job for which one is overqualified or overeducated, usually a job that does not pay as much as one wants or expects.malformationsplural of malformationmalformednessincorrect form; quality of being malformedmalfunctionalNot functioning as intended.malfunctionedsimple past and past participle of malfunctionmalfunctioner(rare) One who or that which malfunctions.malgovernancePoor governance.malgovernmentBad government.maliciousnessThe condition of being malicious; malevolence or malice.malignization(pathology) The process of becoming malignmalinvestmentAn incorrect or unwise investment.malleablenessThe quality of being malleable.mallemaroking(historical, nautical) The act of carousing on icebound Greenland whaling ships.malleoincudalOf or relating to both the malleus and the incus.mallificationTransformation into a shopping mall.mallternative(countable) An alternative to a mall, particularly an open-air urban shopping district.malmanagementmismanagementmalobservanceSynonym of misobservance (“complying wrongly”).malocclusionsplural of malocclusionmalonaldehyde(organic chemistry) The aldehyde CH₂(CHO)₂, related to malonic acid, formed in the body by oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acidsmalononitrile(chemistry) A nitrile with the chemical formula CH₂(CN)₂.malpositionedBadly or wrongly positioned; in the wrong place.malresorptiveIncorrectly or incompletely resorptivemaltodextrineAlternative form of maltodextrin.maltodextrose(biochemistry) Synonym of glucose, especially when created by the hydrolysis of maltosemaltoheptaose(biochemistry) A maltooligosaccharide consisting of seven glucose units.maltooligosylRelating to a maltooligosaccharidemaltopentaoseAlternative form of maltopentose.maltotetraose(biochemistry) A maltooligosaccharide consisting of four glucose unitsmaltotrioside(organic chemistry) Any derivative (typically an ester) of maltotriosemalversationsplural of malversationmamastrovirusAny virus of the genus MamastrovirusmamellonationAlternative form of mamelonation.mammacoronary(anatomy) mammary and coronarymammaglobulin(biochemistry) A globulin related to mammaglobinmammaliamorphAny of the animal of the extinct clade †Mammaliamorpha.mammalianisedsimple past and past participle of mammalianisemammalianizedsimple past and past participle of mammalianizemammaliferous(geology, archaic) Containing mammalian remains.mammalophagic(biology) That feeds on (the blood of) mammalsmammalophilicHaving an attraction towards mammals (especially as a source of nutrient)mammographiesplural of mammographymammonizationThe process of rendering something mammonish; the state of being under the influence of mammonism.manageabilityThe characteristic of being manageable.managementese(often derogatory) The jargon used by management.managerialiseAlternative form of managerialize.managerialismThe ideological principle that societies are equivalent to the sum of the transactions made by the managements of organizations.managerialistA proponent of managerialism.managerializeTo run things according to managerial techniques.mandatorinessThe quality or state of being mandatory.mandibulationThe handling of material (especially nest material) with the bill (of birds)mandibuliformHaving the form of a mandible; said especially of the maxillae of an insect when hard and adapted for biting.mandibulotomy(surgery) incision into the mandiblemandipropamid(organic chemistry) The mandelamide fungicide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-[2-(3-methoxy-4-prop-2-ynoxyphenyl)ethyl]-2-prop-2-ynoxyacetamidemangalasutramAlternative form of mangalsutramanganapatiteA type of apatite with manganese deposits.manganaxinite(mineralogy) A yellow-orange manganese-rich form of axinite.manganbruciteAlternative form of manganobrucite.manganiferous(mineralogy, metallurgy) Containing manganesemanganizationThe act of treating a substance with manganese.manganomelane(mineralogy) Any of a group of colloidal hydrated manganese oxide minerals.manganometricRelating to, or using magnetometrymangoldwurzelAlternative form of mangelwurzel.mangonizationThe act or process of mangonizing.manifestationThe act or process of becoming manifest.manifestativeRelating to manifestation.manifestolikeResembling or characteristic of a manifesto; setting out a political viewpoint.manipulatableSynonym of manipulable (“suitable for, or able to be subjected to, manipulation”).manipulatibleAlternative form of manipulatable.manipulationsplural of manipulationmannequinlikeResembling a mannequin; thus stiff or statuesquemannerizationAct or process of mannerizing.mannopentaose(biochemistry) An oligosaccharide composed of five mannose moietiesmannopyranose(biochemistry) The pyranose form of mannose.mannosylation(biochemistry) The formation of a mannose glycoside, especially one of a protein or lipid.mannotetraose(biochemistry) An oligosaccharide composed of four mannose moieties (or of two mannobiose moieties)manoeuverableAlternative form of maneuverable.manoeuvreable(British spelling) Alternative spelling of maneuverable.mansformationA transformation into a man.manslaughtersplural of manslaughtermansonellosisinfection with Mansonella nematodesmansplanation(informal) A condescending explanation given by a male explainer to a female listener, especially to explain something the listener already knows, presuming that she has an inferior understanding of it because she is a woman.manterruptionThe act of manterrupting a woman.manualizationThe construction of a manual that describes a proceduremanufactoriesplural of manufactorymanufacturage(obsolete) manufacturemanufacturersplural of manufacturermanufacturess(dated, rare) A female manufacturer.manufacturingThe transformation of raw materials into finished products, usually on a large scale.manysidednessAlternative form of many-sidedness.marattiaceous(botany) Belonging to the form family Marattiaceae of extinct fossil ferns.marbleizationThe process of marbleizing.marbofloxacin(pharmacology) A potent fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in veterinary medicine.marchionessesplural of marchionessmarchitecture(computing) An unfinished architecture that only exists as a figment of marketing.marconigraphy(dated) The use of the marconigraph, or wireless telegraph.margarineless(rare) Without margarine.margarinelikeResembling margarine or some aspect of it.margaritasite(mineralogy) A yellow monoclinic caesium-bearing mineral in the carnotite group.margarosanite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, lead, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.marginalisingpresent participle and gerund of marginalisemarginalisticTending towards marginalism; having the characteristic of being marginal.marginalizingpresent participle and gerund of marginalizemariculturistOne who engages in mariculture.marijuanalikeResembling or characteristic of marijuana.marinobufagin(organic chemistry) A bufanolide steroid secreted by the cane toad Bufo marinus (now Rhinella marina).marinopyrrole(organic chemistry) Any of a group of cytotoxic and antibacterial tetrachloro pyrroles present in some bacteriamaritonucleus(archaic) The nucleus of an impregnated ovum.marketabilityThe likelihood that something will sell; market appeal.marketisationAlternative spelling of marketization.marketizationThe exposure of service industries to market forces.marmarization(geology) Transformation into marble.marmorization(geology) The metamorphosis of limestone into marble.marrellomorph(zoology) Any member of the Marrellomorpha, an extinct group of arthropods known from the Cambrian to the Early Devonian.marsdekoisideA particular steroid glycoside.marsformosideA particular steroid glycoside.marsileaceous(botany) Of or relating to the family Marsileaceae of pepperworts and water clovers.marsipobranchOne of the Marsipobranchia, a former classification roughly equivalent to the cyclostomes.martyniaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Martyniaceae.martyrisationAlternative form of martyrization.martyrizationThe act or process of martyrizing.martyrologistOne who studies martyrology.martyrologiumSynonym of martyrology (“the names and stories of martyrs”).marvelousnessThe quality or state of being marvelous.masculinenessThe state or condition of being masculine.masculinisingpresent participle and gerund of masculinisemasculinisticOf or relating to or in accordance with masculinism.masculinitiesplural of masculinitymasculisationAlternative form of masculinization.masculizationAlternative form of masculinization.massificationThe process of bringing something to a mass audience.massivenessesplural of massivenessmastacembelid(zoology) Any fish in the family Mastacembelidae.masterfulnessThe quality of being masterful.mastermindful(rare, nonstandard) Characteristic of a mastermind.mastermindingA creativity technique by which a group tries to find solutions for a specific problem from ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.mastersingersplural of mastersingermasticabilityThe quality or degree of being masticable.mastificationMisspelling of mastication.mastigophobiaFear of punishment by beating.mastigophoran(zoology) Any member of superclass Mastigophora of protozoa.mastigophoricCarrying or wielding a whip.mastocyotosis(medicine) Alternative form of mastocytosis.mastoidectomy(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove part or all of the mastoid processmastotermitid(zoology) Any termite of the family Mastotermitidae.masturbationsplural of masturbationmatchablenessThe quality of being matchable.matchboardingA type of softwood panelling formerly used for walls and ceilings.matchlessnessThe state or condition of being matchless.materfamiliasThe female head of a household.materialisticBeing overly concerned with material possessions and wealth.materializingpresent participle and gerund of materializematernalisticExhibiting or relating to maternalism.maternitywearAlternative form of maternity wear.maternofoetalAlternative form of maternofetal.mathemagician(informal) One whose mathematical skills are so remarkable as to resemble magic.mathematicianAn expert on mathematics; someone who studies mathematics.mathematiciseAlternative spelling of mathematicize.mathematicismAn approach or worldview that is rooted in mathematicsmathematicistPeople approach beliefs based on mathematics.mathematicityThe quality of being mathematical.mathematicize(transitive) To render mathematical.mathematitianObsolete form of mathematician.mathematizingpresent participle and gerund of mathematizematriarchallyIn a matriarchal way.matricellular(biochemistry) Describing extracellular proteins that have a regulatory function in the formation of structural elements in vertebratesmatricenteredAlternative form of matricentred.matricization(mathematics) The operation that turns a tensor into a matrix.matriculatingpresent participle and gerund of matriculatematriculationEnrollment in a college or university.matrifocality(anthropology) The state or condition of being matrifocal.matrilineallyIn matrilineal fashion.matrilocality(family) The state of being matrilocal, for a married couple to be living with the family of the wife.matrimoniallyIn a matrimonial way.matripotestal(anthropology) In which the female side holds the authority.matterfulnessThe quality of being matterful.mattheddleite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, lead, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.mattificationThe process of mattifying.maxilliferousBearing a maxilla.maxillipedaryOf, or pertaining to, the maxilliped.maxillodentalRelating to the jaw and teeth.maxillofacialOf or relating to the jaw and face.maxillolabialRelating to the maxilla and the lipsmcallisterite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing boron, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.mcguinnessite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, copper, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.meaninglesslyIn a meaningless manner; nonsensically.measurabilitySusceptibility to measurement.measurebation(slang) The act of measurebating; an obsession with technical specifications.measurelesslyIn a measureless manner.measurementalRelating to the process of measurementmeccanization(rare) The process of MeccanizingmechanicalityAlternative form of mechanicalness.mechanicalize(transitive) To make mechanical; to mechanize.mechanisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of mechanization.mechanisticalSynonym of mechanistic.mechanizationThe use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.mechanoactiveOf or relating to mechanoactivity.mechanocepticRelating to mechanoreceptionmechanoceptorAlternative form of mechanoreceptor.mechanoenergymechanical energymechanoenzyme(biochemistry) Any enzyme that converts chemical energy into mechanical energy and hence into movementmechanofusionThe fusion (either melting, or merging together) of materials by mechanical means.mechanographyThe mechanical reproduction of documents.mechanophilia(rare) attraction to machinesmechanophobiaA fear of machines.mechanoptosismechanical apoptosismechanoreflexA mechanical reflexmechanosensorAnything (especially a biomolecule) that responds to changes in mechanical forcemechanosignal(biology) A mechanical (rather than a chemical or electrical) signalmechanostableExhibiting mechanostability.mechanotacticRelating to mechanotaxis.mechatronicalAlternative form of mechatronic.meclofenamate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of meclofenamic acidmeclofenoxateThe drug centrophenoxine.meconophagism(archaic) The practice of eating opium as a recreational drug.meconophagist(rare) One who uses or consumes opiates including heroin.medallionlikeResembling a medallion.mediaevalistsplural of mediaevalistmediagenicityThe state or condition of being mediagenic.medializationThe act or process of medializing (making more medial).mediastinitis(medicine) Inflammation of the mediastinum.mediationallyIn terms of or by means of mediation; by indirect means.mediatisationAlternative form of mediatization.mediatizationThe act of mediatizing (in various senses).mediatoriallyAs, or by means of, a mediator.medicalizableCapable of being medicalized.medicamentaryOf or relating to medicament; medicinal.medicamentousHaving the properties of medicament; medicinal.medicocentricCentred on doctorsmedievalesque(informal) Somewhat medieval in style.medievalisingpresent participle and gerund of medievalisemedievalisticHaving a medieval style, though not actually from that era.medioanterior(anatomy) medial and anteriormediocaudallyIn a mediocaudal mannermedioccipital(anatomy) Synonym of midoccipital.mediodistallyIn a mediodistal directionmediodorsallyIn a mediodorsal directionmediolittoral(anatomy) medial and littoralmedioparietalmedial and parietalmediopatellar(anatomy) medial and patellarmedioproximal(anatomy) medial and proximalmediosagittal(anatomy) Sagittal, through the middle (of the brain).mediosuperior(anatomy) medial and superiormediotemporalIn the middle of the temporal regionmeditationistA person who engages in meditation (spiritual practice).mediumizationThe process or result of mediumizing (in various senses).medullispinal(anatomy) Relating to the spinal cord.medullizationConversion into marrow, as the softening of bone tissue in the course of osteitis.medullosalean(botany) Any of the order Medullosales of pteridospermous seed plants characterised by large radiospermic ovules with a vascularised nucellus, complex pollen-organs, stems and rachises with a dissected stele, and frond-like leaves.medullosphere(pathology) A spherical medulloblastoma tumourmedullospinalAlternative form of medullispinal.meetinghousesplural of meetinghousemeetingplacesplural of meetingplacemefeclorazineA sedative and hypnotic drug.megabacterialOf or relating to a megabacterium.megabacteriumAny relatively large bacteriummegabecquerelA unit of radioactivity equal to one million becquerels.megacapillary(anatomy) A very wide capillary (typically greater than 15 μm)megacarnivoreA relatively large carnivoremegacaryocyteAlternative form of megakaryocyte.megacelebrity(informal) Very great fame.megacephalousAlternative form of megacephalic.megachallengeAn exceptionally difficult challenge.megacharacter(computing, rare) One million characters of text.megacorporateRelating to a megacorporation.megacyclothem(geology) A collection of related cyclothemsmegadeveloperA very large developer.megadiversityVery great diversity.megaencephalyMisspelling of megalencephaly.megaesophagusA condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged.megaevolutionVery large-scale evolutionmegafrugivore(biology) A relatively large frugivoremegaherbivore(biology) Any very large herbivore, typically one weighing more than 1000 kgmegaintestine(pathology) An abnormal dilation of the intestinemegakalsilite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-pyramidal colorless mineral containing aluminum, oxygen, potassium, and silicon.megakaryocyte(anatomy) A large cell, found in bone marrow, responsible for the production of platelets.megalaesthete(biology) A relatively large photoreceptor in the megalopore of a chitonmegalichthyid(zoology) Any extinct fish in the family Megalichthyidae.megalightyearAlternative form of megalight-year.megalineation(geology) A very large lineation (typically as a result of glaciation)megaloblasticPertaining to, or produced by a megaloblastmegalocephalySynonym of macrencephalymegalocytosismegaloblastic anemiamegalographicOf or relating to megalography.megalograptid(zoology) Any of the Megalograptidae, a family of extinct eurypterids.megalomaniacsplural of megalomaniacmegaloolithidAny fossilised dinosaur egg of the oogenus MegaloolithusmegalophallicmacrophallicmegalophallusThe condition of having an abnormally large penis; macropenismegalophonousStrident or pompous in expression; vociferous.megalopolisesplural of megalopolismegalopolitanAn inhabitant or a resident of a megalopolis.megalopsychiagreatness of soul; magnanimitymegalopsychos(in Aristotelian philosophy) Aristotle’s “great-souled man”: an aristocratic paragon who embodies the virtues to an exceptional degree (a figure described chiefly in Aristotle’s Eudemian and Nicomachean Ethics).megalosaurianA dinosaur of the genus Megalosaurus.megalosauroidRelating to, or characteristic of, a megalosaurid.megalospheric(zoology) Relating to megalospheresmegalospleniaSynonym of splenomegaly.megalourethra(pathology) A form of uropathy characterized by severe dilatation of the penile urethramegaphagosome(biology) A very large phagosome, typically formed by the action of a virusmegaphylogenyRelatively large-scale phylogenymegapoliticalOf or relating to megapolitics.megarecession(informal) A major economic recession.megasatellite(genetics) A large DNA tandem repeatmegascolecineBelonging or related to the Megascolecidae family of earthworms.megasporangiaplural of megasporangiummegasporizineAn organic compound produced by Penicillium megasporum fungi.megasporocarp(biology) A large sporocarp containing a megasporangiummegasporocytea megaspore mother cellmegastrobilusAn ovulate cone bearing ovuliferous scales, found in gymnosperms such as the conifers.megastructureA very large structure.megatracksite(paleontology) A site showing geological evidence of very large numbers of fossil tracks or trace fossils.megawhaleback(geology) A very large whalebackmeibomianitisinflammation of the meibomian glandmeiostemonous(botany) Having fewer stamens than petals.meistersingerAlternative form of mastersinger.meizothrombin(biochemistry) A particular intermediate in thrombin metabolism.melancholiacsplural of melancholiacmelancholious(obsolete) melancholymelandriosideA particular steroid glycoside.melanoblasticRelating to melanoblasts.melanochroite(mineralogy) Synonym of phoenicochroite.melanochroousmelanochroic; dark-complexionedmelanocytosis(medicine) The presence of an excessive number of melanocytes.melanocytoticOf or relating to melanocytosis.melanogenesis(biochemistry) The production of melanin in human skinmelanogeneticRelating to melanogenesis.melanoglossiaBlackening of the tongue, usually caused by a bacterial infection or allergic reaction.melanomagenicRelating to melanomagenesismelanomatosis(oncology, pathology) A condition in which multiple melanomas are present on the body.melanophoroma(pathology) A tumour composed of melanophoresmelanoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein that contains melanin as a chromagenmelanoregulin(biochemistry) A protein (and associated gene) that regulates the activity of melanosomesmelanosarcomaA malignant form of deeply pigmented sarcoma containing melanin.melanostibite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral mineral containing antimony, iron, manganese, and oxygen.melanotaeniid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Melanotaeniidae, the rainbowfishes.melanthaceousAlternative form of melanthiaceous.meliorabilityThe ability to be improved.melissophobia(rare) A morbid fear of bees.melittologistOne who studies bees.mellerdrammer(derogatory, dated) Pronunciation spelling of melodrama.mellificationThe production of honey by honey bees.mellifluentlyIn a mellifluent manner.mellifluouslyIn a mellifluous manner; sweetly.melodiousnessThe property of being melodious.melodramaticsOveremotional, exaggerated behavior calculated for effect.melodramatiseAlternative spelling of melodramatize.melodramatismAlternative form of melodramaticism.melodramatistA writer of melodramas.melodramatize(transitive) To make melodramatic.meltingpointsplural of meltingpointmelzanosalataMisspelling of melitzanosalata.memadmittance(physics) Memory admittance; the reciprocal of memimpedancemembranaceousResembling or having properties of a membrane.membranectomy(surgery) excision of a membranemembraniporid(zoology) Any bryozoan in the family Membraniporidae.membranogenicThat generates membranes.membranolysedsimple past and past participle of membranolysemembranolysis(biology) The disruption of a biological membranemembranolytic(biology) That disrupts a biological membrane; relating to membranolysismembranopathydisease of a membranemembranophone(music) Any musical instrument that produces sound via the vibration of a stretched membrane.membranotoxinAny toxin present in plant membranesmemcapacitive(physics) That functions as a memcapacitormemeification(Internet) The process of forming an Internet meme out of something.meminductance(physics) Electrical inductance that varies according to the history of electric charge that has flowed through a devicememorablenessmemorabilitymemoranduming(rare) The writing of memoranda.memorialisticCharacteristic of or involving a memorial.memorializingpresent participle and gerund of memorializememoriousnessThe state of being memorious; commemoration, remembrance.memorizationsplural of memorizationmemresistance(physics) Alternative form of memristance.menatetrenone(organic chemistry) menaquinone.mendozavilite(mineralogy) A group of said minerals with a common chemical base.meningoccocalMisspelling of meningococcal.meningococcal(medicine) Of, pertaining to, or caused by meningococci.meningococcicmeningococcalmeningococcusA pathogenic bacterium (Neisseria meningitidis), common cause of cerebrospinal meningitismeningospinalRelating to the meninges and the spine.meniscotibialRelating to the coronary ligament of the knee.mensurabilityThe quality of being mensurable.mensurationalconcerned with measuringmentalisationAlternative form of mentalization.mentalization(psychology) The ability to understand mental states that underlies the overt behaviour of oneself or others.menticultural(dated) Of or pertaining to mental improvement; serving to improve or strengthen the mind.mentoanterior(anatomy) Having the chin facing anteriorly or anterolaterally.mentovertical(anatomy) Relating to the mentum and the vertex.mentulomaniacOne affected with or exhibiting mentulomania.mephenoxaloneA muscle relaxant and mild anxiolytic.mephentermineA cardiac stimulant.mephobarbital(pharmacology) The United States Adopted Name of methylphenobarbital.mercaptoalkyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) An alkyl group having a mercaptan (thiol) substituentmercaptothion(South Africa) The pesticide malathion.mercenarinessThe state or condition of being mercenary.mercerisationA process of treating cotton with sodium hydroxide in order to make it more lustrous.mercerizationAlternative form of mercerisation.merchandisersplural of merchandisermerchandising(also attributively) gerund of merchandisemerchandizingpresent participle and gerund of merchandizemerchantwoman(obsolete) A female merchant (person engaged in trade).mercificationThe transformation into a setting for and about buying and selling; commercialization; consumerization.mercilessnessThe property of being merciless.mercurialnessQuality of being mercurial; mercuriality.mercurichromeMisspelling of mercurochrome.mercuriferousContaining or producing mercury.mercurizationThe process of treating with mercury.mereotopology(mathematics) A theory combining mereology and topology, investigating relations between parts and wholes and boundaries between them.meridionalityThe state of being in the meridian.meristemoidalRelating to a meristemoidmeritlessnessThe state or condition of being meritless.meritocraciesplural of meritocracymeritocratismAdvocacy or partisanship in support of meritocracy.meritoriouslyIn a meritorious manner.mermithergate(entomology) A worker ant that is deformed by parasitic nematodes.meromicticityThe condition of being meromicticmeronymicallySynonym of meronymously.merosymmetricExhibiting merosymmetry.merotelicallyIn a merotelic mannermeroterpenoid(organic chemistry) Any terpenoid derived from a meroterpenemesangioblastAlternative form of mesoangioblast.mesangiolysis(pathology) mesangial lysismesangiospermAny flowering plant of the clade MesangiospermaemesaticephalyThe condition of being mesaticephalic.mesectodermal(embryology) Relating to the mesectoderm.mesencephalicOf or pertaining to the mesencephalon.mesencephalonA part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).mesenchymallyIn a mesenchymal way.mesenchymaticSynonym of mesenchymal.mesendodermalOf or pertaining to the mesendoderm.mesenteriallyIn a mesenterial mannermesepisternumAny of the oblique lateral pieces of mesothorax that meet dorsally in a ridgemesialization(anatomy, dentistry) Movement to a mesial position or orientationmesiobuccallyIn mesiobuccal position.mesiocervical(dentistry, prosthodontics) Of or relating to the mesial and the cervical surfaces of a tooth.mesiodistallyrelating to the mesiodistal side of a toothmesiogingival(dentistry, prosthodontics) Of or relating to the mesial and the gingival surfaces of a tooth.mesiolabiallyIn a mesiolabial manner or directionmesioproximal(dentistry, prosthodontics) Of or relating to the mesial and the proximal surfaces of a tooth.mesiotemporalmesial and temporalmesmerisationAlternative form of mesmerization.mesmerisinglyIn a mesmerising mannermesmerizationThe action of being mesmerized; the state produced by this action.mesmerizinglyIn a way or to an extent that mesmerizesmesobilirubin(organic chemistry) A reduced form of bilirubin that is the primary pigment of bile acidmesobranchial(zoology) Of or pertaining to a region of the carapace of a crab covering the middle branchial region.mesobronchium(archaic, zoology, anatomy) The main bronchus of either lung.mesocarnivoreAny animal whose diet consists of 30–70% meat.mesocarnivoryThe condition of being a mesocarnivoremesocephalismThe property of being mesocephalic.mesocephalousAlternative form of mesocephalic.mesochelydianAny reptile in the clade Mesochelydia.mesocuneiform(anatomy) One of the bones of the tarsusmesoeconomics(economics) economics on a scale between that of microeconomics and macroeconomicsmesoecosystem(ecology) A medium-sized ecosystemmesoeutrophic(geography, of a body of water) Having a medium amount of nutrients and mineralsmesoevolution(biology) Evolutionary change on a time-scale intermediate between microevolution and macroevolutionmesofossettidAlternative form of mesofosette.mesogastriumsplural of mesogastriummesogastropod(zoology) Any member of the Mesogastropoda, a former taxonomic group of snails.mesoherbivore(ecology) Any medium-sized herbivore (approximately between 50 and 500 kilograms in weight)mesohexaploidmesopolyploid and hexaploidmesokurticityThe condition of being mesokurticmesolaterallyAlternative form of mesiolaterally.mesologarithm(mathematics, obsolete) A logarithm of the cosine or cotangent.mesomechanics(physics) The mechanics of mesostructuresmesomerically(chemistry) By means of, or in relation to mesomerismmesometriallyIn a mesometrial mannermesonormativeRelating to a mesonorm.mesoparasiticOf or relating to mesoparasites.mesopolyploid(genetics) That has become polyploid in more recent historymesoporphyrin(biochemistry) Any of several compounds produced from a protoporphyrin by protonation of its vinyl groupsmesopredatoryRelating to a mesopredatormesoprogestinA progesterone receptor modulator used to control endometriosis and similar disordersmesopropodealRelating to the mesosoma and the propodeummesopterygialRelating to mesopterygiamesopterygium(anatomy) The middle one of the three main basal plates in the fins of certain fishes.mesopterygoid(anatomy) Between the pterygoid bonesmesorhizobialRelating to mesorhizobiamesorhizobiumAny Gram-negative bacterium of the genus MesorhizobiummesoscutellarRelating to the mesoscutellum.mesoscutellumThe middle part of the arthropod scutellummesosigmoidalPertaining to the mesosigmoid.mesostabilityThe condition of being mesostablemesostegostomThe second-anteriormost section of the stegostom, sometimes fused with the prostegostom.mesostigmaticRelating to the mesostigmatidsmesostigmatidAny mite of the order MesostigmatamesostructureA structure or superstructure of intermediate size or complexity (in any of several fields)mesotarsomereA medial tarsomeremesoteloblastA mesodermal teloblastmesotemperateRelating to the middle of a temperate zonemesotheliomasplural of mesotheliomamesotherapistA practitioner of mesotherapy.mesoventrallyIn a mesoventral manner or directionmesoxalylurea(organic chemistry) Alloxan.mesoxerophyteAny plant whose tolerance to moisture is intermediate between that of a mesophyte and a xerophytemessageboardsplural of messageboardmessengerhoodThe role or status of a messenger.messengershipThe role or status of a messenger.messianicallyIn a messianic way.mestnichestvo(historical) A feudal hierarchical system in Russia from the 15th to 17th centuries.metaawarenessAlternative form of meta-awareness.metabacteriumAny bacterium of the genus Metabacteriummetabarcoding(genetics) A method of DNA barcoding that uses universal PCR primers to identify DNA from a mixture of organismsmetabiologistOne who studies metabiology.metabisulfate(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of dithionate.metabisulfideMisspelling of metabisulfite.metabisulfite(inorganic chemistry) The oxyanion of sulfur S₂O₅²⁻ or any salt containing this ionmetabogenomicRelating to metabogenomes or to metabogenomicsmetabolicallyIn terms of, or by means of, metabolism.metabolimeterA device used to measure basal metabolismmetabolisableAlternative spelling of metabolizable.metabolizable(biochemistry) Able to be metabolizedmetabolomicalAlternative form of metabolomic.metabolopathy(pathology) Any disease caused by incorrect metabolismmetabonomicalAlternative form of metabonomic.metabosensoryRelating to the detection of changes in metabolism or to the presence of metabolitesmetabotrophicMisspelling of metabotropic.metabranchial(zoology) Of or pertaining to the lobe of the carapace of crabs covering the posterior branchiae.metacelluloseSynonym of fungin.metacercariaeplural of metacercariametacercarialrelating to metacercariaemetacharacter(computing) A character used to signify something other than its literal form, such as the asterisk when used as a wildcard.metachemistryAn extension of the ideas or methods of chemistry into other areas of inquiry.metachromasiaA characteristic change in the colour of staining carried out in biological tissues, exhibited by certain aniline dyes when they bind to particular substances present in these tissues, called chromotropes.metachromaticExhibiting, or pertaining to, metachromasia.metachronallyIn a metachronal mannermetacinematicRelating to metacinema.metaclustered(genetics) Assigned to metaclustersmetacognition(philosophy) The act of thinking about thinking.metacognitivePertaining to metacognition.metacommunityA set of intercommunicating communitiesmetaconditionA condition dependent on other conditions.metaconsciousOf or relating to a level of thought that can contemplate the state of being conscious.metaconsensusA general agreement about the nature of an issue but not necessarily about the outcome of itmetacriterionA criterion used to choose between other criteria.metacriticismCriticism of criticism.metadelrioite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal pale yellow green mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, strontium, and vanadium.metadiaphysis(anatomy) The metaphysis and diaphysis considered as a unitmetadirectory(computing) A directory service that lists other directory services.metadiscoidal(anatomy) Discoidal by derivation; applied especially to the placenta of humans and apes, supposed to have been derived from a diffused placenta.metadiscourse(philosophy, linguistics, education) Discussion, especially involving academic analysis, about a discussion or about discourse.metadoleriticOf the nature of metadolerite.metadramatistA writer of metadrama.metadrenalinemetanephrinemetaecosystem(ecology) An ecosystem of metacommunitiesmetaemotionalRelating to metaemotions.metaepiphysis(anatomy) The metaphysis and epiphysis considered as a wholemetaethicallyIn terms of metaethics.metaevolution(philosophy, biology) The evolution of the elements of evolutionary systems. Applying evolutionary concepts to non-living systems. Applying evolutionary concepts to individual learning and personal development. Examining the implications and past and future developments of evolution.metafictionalOf, relating to, or being metafiction.metafluxomics(biochemistry) metabolic fluxomicsmetafossettidA fossettid (enclosed depression) on the mesial surface of a tooth.metaframeworkA framework that describes other frameworks.metageometricRelating to non-Euclidean geometry.metagraywackeAlternative spelling of metagreywacke.metagreywackeA greywacke that has undergone metamorphism to some degree.metagrobolism(humorous, rare) Concealment, mystification, obfuscation.metagrobolize(humorous, rare, intransitive) To puzzle, mystify.metahewettite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic red mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and vanadium.metahistogramA combination of histograms of related datametahistorianOne who studies or researches metahistory.metajuridicalOf or relating to legal judgments made about laws themselves.metakahlerite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal sulfur yellow mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and uranium.metaknowledge(philosophy) Knowledge about knowledge itself (for example, epistemologic awareness).metalammonium(archaic, chemistry) A hypothetical radical derived from ammonium by the substitution of metallic atoms in place of hydrogen.metalanguagesplural of metalanguagemetallicolous(biology, of a plant species) adapted to grow preferentially in soils containing a higher than normal concentration of a particular metal (such as zinc or copper)metalliferous(metallurgy) Containing a metallic element. Often used to describe ores that are mined commercially.metallisationNon-Oxford British English spelling of metallization.metallization(physics) The act or process of metallizingmetallocenterAlternative form of metallocentre.metallocentre(biochemistry) The region of a metalloprotein enclosing the metal atom.metallochromeA colouring produced by the deposition of some metallic compound; specifically, the prismatic tints produced by depositing a film of peroxide of lead on polished steel by electricity.metallochromy(archaic) The art or process of colouring metals by changing their oxidation state.metalloenzyme(biochemistry) Any enzyme that contains a metal atom which is essential for its biological activitymetallography(metallurgy) The study of the structure of metals and their alloys, by any of a variety of techniquesmetalloligand(chemistry) A ligand composed of a metal atom or ionmetallophilic(chemistry) Characterized by attraction between metal ionsmetallophobia(rare) A fear of metal, or of touching metallic objects.metallorganicAlternative form of metalorganic.metallostasis(physiology) The homeostasis of metal ions in living systems.metallostatic(physiology) Relating to metallostasismetallothermy(inorganic chemistry) The production of a metal from its oxide by reaction with another metal at high temperaturemetallurgical(metallurgy) Of or relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties.metalophillicMisspelling of metallophilic.metalsmithingThe craft of fashioning objects out of metals; the craft or work of a metalsmith.metamagnetism(physics) Any of several effects in which a small change in an applied magnetic field causes a sharp change in magnetizationmetamarketingThe use of techniques from marketing in other areas, such as the nonprofit sector.metamedialityThe quality of being metamedial.metamericallyIn a metameric manner, by metamerism.metametabolicRelating to metametabolismmetamfetamineAlternative spelling of methamphetamine. (This is the international non-proprietary name.)metamodellingAlternative spelling of metamodeling.metamoderatorOne who metamoderates.metamodernismA movement combining elements of modernism and postmodernism.metamodernistOf or relating to metamodernism.metamolybdate(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of tetramolybdate.metamorphopsyArchaic form of metamorphopsia.metamorphosedsimple past and past participle of metamorphosemetamorphoserOne who metamorphoses.metamorphosesplural of metamorphosismetamorphosicChanging form; transforming.metamorphosisA transformation, such as one performed by magic.metamorphoticOf or relating to metamorphosis.metamyelocyteA cell undergoing granulopoiesis, derived from a myelocyte, and leading to a band cell; it is characterized by the appearance of a bent nucleus, cytoplasmic granules, and the absence of visible nucleoli.metamyoglobinAlternative form of metmyoglobin.metanalyticalRelating to metanalysismetanarrationA narrative text about narration (storytelling).metanarrativeOf or relating to a metanarrative.metanephridiaplural of metanephridiummetanephritic(anatomy) Archaic form of metanephric.metantimonate(obsolete, chemistry) A salt of metantimonic acid.metaparameter(mathematics) A parameter that controls the value of one or more others.metapeltidiumA free segment of a peltidiummetaperiodate(inorganic chemistry) The oxyanion IO₄⁻ or any salt containing this anionmetaphenotypeA theoretical construct created by a linear combination of several phenotypesmetaphonology(linguistics) An awareness of phonologymetaphoricianOne who employs metaphors.metaphoricityThe quality of being metaphorical.metaphorologyThe study of how metaphor is used in language.metaphosphate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of metaphosphoric acid.metaphylacticRelating to metaphylaxis.metaphysician(philosophy) A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics.metaphysicist(philosophy) A philosopher specializing in metaphysics. Alternative to metaphysician.metaphysicize(transitive) To treat metaphysically.metaphysickalObsolete form of metaphysical.metaphysitianObsolete form of metaphysician.metapneumonia(pathology) A disease caused by infection with a metapneumovirus.metapneumonicRelating to metapneumonia.metapodosomalBehind a podosomemetapolitefsi(now historical) A transitional period in modern Greek history after the fall of the military junta of 1967–74, leading to elections and democracy.metapoliticalPertaining to metapolitics.metapophysealAlternative form of metapophysial.metapophysialRelating to the metapophysis.metapostnotalRelating to a metapostnotummetapostnotumThe postnotum of a hymenopteran that is situated between the metathorax and the abdominal tergitemetapragmaticPertaining to metapragmatics.metapredictorA system or program that uses multiple prediction strategiesmetaprincipleA principle which governs the application or underpins the domain of other principles.metaprotaspidOf or relating to metaprotaspis.metaprotaspisThe second molt stage of the protaspis.metaproteomicOf or pertaining to metaproteomicsmetaprotocell(biology) A proposed protocell that could use sunlight to synthesize ATP and then polynucleotides.metapsychosisThe supposed telepathic action of one mind on another.metapterygialRelating to the metapterygiummetapterygiumThe posterior of the three basal cartilages of the fins of ray-finned fishmetapterygoidA bone, in the skull of teleostean fish, that lies behind the pterygoidmetaquartziteSynonym of quartzite.metarealisticThat goes beyond reality or psychological consciousness.metareasoningReasoning about the nature of reasoning itself.metareferenceA technique in metafiction whereby a character displays awareness of being part of a dramatic work.metareflexiveReflecting on the process of reflection.metarepresentTo represent one's mental state as an emotion, memory etc.metarhodopsin(biochemistry) Any of several forms of rhodopsin activated by lightmetarteriolarRelating to metarterioles.metarubricyte(biology) A red blood cell precursor, the last nucleated stage of red blood cell production.metasandstoneA sandstone that has undergone metamorphism to some degree.metaschoepite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.metascientistA scientist whose speciality is metasciencemetascutellarRelating to the metascutellum.metascutellumThe hind part of the arthropod scutellum.metaselective(organic chemistry) regioselective of the meta- position in a benzene ringmetasemantics(linguistics) The part of metalanguage that deals with semantics.metasiltstoneA siltstone that has undergone metamorphism to some degree.metasociology(sociology) The study of sociology itselfmetasomatizedModified by metasomatismmetasomatosis(geology) metasomatismmetastabilityAn unstable but potentially long-lived state of a system; for example, a supersaturated solution or an excited atom.metastasisingpresent participle and gerund of metastasisemetastasizingpresent participle and gerund of metastasizemetastatementA statement about a statement.metastaticityThe condition of being metastatic.metastegostomThe second-posteriormost section of the stegostom.metastrategicOf or pertaining to metastrategy.metastructureA structure that describes another structure.metasyncrisis(biology) The elimination of waste or morbid matter, as by the pores, as part of a regenerative process.metasyncriticRelating to metasyncrisis.metasyndromicRelating to multiple, often overlapping, syndromesmetasyntactic(linguistics, computing) Used in describing syntax; relating to metasyntax.metasynthesisThe combination of the results of several previous qualitative research studies.metasyntheticRelating to metasynthesismetatarsalgia(medicine) Pain in the region of the metatarsals; inflammation of any of the five bones between the heel and the toes.metatarsomereA segment of an insect metatarsusmetataxonomicRelating to metataxonomy / metataxonomicsmetatellurate(inorganic chemistry) The anion TeO₄²⁻; any salt containing this anionmetatextuallyIn a metatextual sense.metatheoreticAlternative form of metatheoretical.metathesaurusA multilanguage thesaurus, typically concerning a single specialist subjectmetathesizingpresent participle and gerund of metathesizemetatungstate(organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry) Any tungstate that contains multiple atoms of tungsten e.g. W₄O₁₃²⁻metavariscite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic light green mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.metaversality(rare) The state or quality of something metaversal.metavivianite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.metavolcanics(geology) metavolcanic rocksmetawaveguideA waveguide that operates using a relatively weak control beam to interferometrically manipulate a much more intense laser signal.metazellerite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic light yellow mineral containing calcium, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.metazeunerite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.metemorphothe(theology) The Transfiguration of Christ.metempiricismThe science that is concerned with metempirics.metempiricistOne who studies metempiricism.metempsychose(transitive) To translate or transfer (e.g. the soul) from one body to another.metencephalicRelating to the metencephalon.metencephalinAlternative form of metenkephalin.metencephalon(neuroanatomy) The portion of the embryonic rhombencephalon from which the pons and cerebellum arise.metenkephalin(biochemistry) An endogenous opioid peptide neurotransmitter found naturally in many parts of the animal and human body; one of the two forms of enkephalin (the other being leuenkephalin)meteoclimatic(nonstandard) Relating to weather and climate.meteoriticist(astronomy, mineralogy, geochemistry, cosmochemistry) A scientist involved in meteoritics.meteorographsplural of meteorographmeteorography(dated) The registration or recording of meteorological phenomena.meteorologistA person who studies meteorology.meteoropathicPertaining to meteoropathy.meteoroscopicOf or pertaining to meteoroscopy.metepisternalRelating to the metepisternum.meterlessnessAbsence of meter.methacrylated(organic chemistry) Modified by reaction with methacrylic acidmethacrylatesplural of methacrylatemethafuryleneA particular antihistamine drug.methamidophosA specific organophosphate insecticide, having the chemical formula C₂H₈NO₂PSmethandienonemethandrostenolonemethaniferousThat produces methane (used especially of certain bacteria).methanisationAlternative form of methanization.methanizationanaerobic digestion to produce methane from waste materialmethanobactinA copper-binding peptide present in some methanotroph bacteriamethanococcalRelating to methanococcimethanococcusAny methanogen of the genus Methanococcusmethanolamine(organic chemistry) The simplest amino alcohol NH₂CH₂OHmethanolysateThe material produced by methanolysismethanopterin(biochemistry) A coenzyme responsible for methanogenesismethanosphere(planetology) The methane-based analogue of an H₂O water-based hydrosphere; a methane hydrosphere.methanotrophy(biology) The bacterial use of methane as a source of carbon and of energymethanotropicMisspelling of methanotrophic.methanthelineA particular antimuscarinic drug.methapyrileneA pyridine antihistamine drug with relatively strong sedative effects.methazolamideA carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.methcathinone(chemistry) α-methylamino-propiophenone, a psychoactive stimulant sometimes used as a recreational drug.methemalbuminAn albumin complex consisting of albumin and heme, giving brown color to plasma and occurring in hemolytic and hemorrhagic disorders.methemoglobin(biochemistry) An oxidized form of hemoglobin, containing ferric rather than ferrous iron, that cannot transport oxygen.methioninemiaSynonym of hypermethioninemia.methocarbamolA central muscle relaxant, the carbamate of guaifenesin, used to treat skeletal muscle spasms.methoctramineA polymethylene tetraamine that acts as a muscarinic antagonistmethodisticalSynonym of methodistic.methodizationThe act or process of methodizingmethodologiesplural of methodologymethodologistA person who studies methodology, or applies its principles.methohexitonemethohexitalmethosulphateAlternative form of methosulfate.methotrexatesplural of methotrexatemethoxetamineA chemical of the arylcyclohexylamine class, used as a designer drug.methoximation(organic chemistry) The process, or the result, of methoximatingmethoxybenzyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any methoxy derivative of a benzyl radicalmethoxybutane(organic chemistry) Any methoxy derivative of butanemethoxydecane(organic chemistry) Any methoxy derivative of a decanemethoxyethane(organic chemistry) The methoxy derivative of ethanemethoxyethoxy(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent ether radical CH₃-O-CH₂CH₂-O- found in the ethers of polyglycolsmethoxylamineAlternative form of methoxyamine.methoxylation(organic chemistry) modification by the addition of one or more methoxy groupsmethoxymethyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any methoxy derivative of a methyl radicalmethoxyphenol(organic chemistry) Any methoxy derivative of a phenol.methoxyphenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any methoxy derivative of a phenyl radical.methrotrexateMisspelling of methotrexate.methyacrylate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of methacrylic acidmethyladenine(biochemistry) Either of two isomeric methyl derivatives of adenine that cause damage to DNAmethylaniline(organic chemistry) Any methyl derivative of anilinemethylanilino(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from a methylanilinemethylationalRelating to methylationmethylbenzene(organic chemistry) Synonym of toluene.methylbenzoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any methyl derivative of a benzoyl radicalmethylbromideAlternative form of methyl bromide.methylenation(organic chemistry) The addition of an unsaturated methylene group to a moleculemethylenimine(organic chemistry) Synonym of azomethine.methylglucose(organic chemistry) Any O-methyl derivative of glucose but especially 2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-3-methoxyhexanalmethylglyoxal(organic chemistry) The aldehyde form of pyruvic acid.methylguanine(organic chemistry) A methyl derivative of guanine.methylidynium(chemistry) The cation CH⁺, several isotopic forms of which exist in deep spacemethyllithium(organic chemistry) The binary organometallic compound CH₃Li that is used in organic synthesismethylmalonicRelating to methylmalonic acid or its derivativesmethylmannose(organic chemistry) Any O-methyl derivative of mannose but especially (2S,3S,4R,5R)-2,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-3-methoxyhexanal (an isomer of methylglucose)methylmercury(chemical compound) The organometallic cation CH₃Hg⁺; it is a toxicant that accumulates in the environment in the form of various compoundsmethylotrophyThe condition of being methylotrophicmethyloxidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of a methyl group (typically -CH₃ => -CH₂OH)methylparabenA preservative and antifungal agent, the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid.methylpentane(organic chemistry) Any methyl derivative of a pentane, but especially 2-methylpentanemethylpentene(organic chemistry) Any methyl derivative of a pentene, but especially 4-methyl-1-pentenemethylpentose(organic chemistry) The methyl ether of a pentose (O-methylpentose)methylpropane(organic chemistry) isobutanemethylpropene(organic chemistry, IUPAC name) isobutylene.methylsulfate(uncountable) dimethyl sulfatemethyluridine(organic chemistry) A methyl derivative of uridine.metonymicallyIn a metonymic fashion; using metonymy.metoposauroidAny extinct temnospondyl of the superfamily †MetoposauroideametoposcopistOne versed in metoposcopy.metricizationThe process of introducing metrics to a process or field.metrificationA composition in metrical form; a versification.metriopatheia(philosophy) Moderation of the passions.metrisabilityThe quality or state of being metrisable.metrizabilityThe quality of being metrizable.metrocentrismmetrocentric attitudes and practicesmetromaniacalOf or relating to one who has metromania.metronidazole(pharmacology) An antibiotic of the nitroimidazole group, used to treat vaginal trichomoniasis, amebiasis, and infections by anaerobic bacteria.metronomicity(usually of musical performance) The quality of being metronomic.metropolarity(chiefly in the plural) Any new form of social inequality associated with modern cities.metropolitansplural of metropolitanmetrosexuallyIn a metrosexual manner.mevalolactone(organic chemistry) The lactone of mevalonic acidmiasmaticallyIn a miasmatic manner.micellisationAlternative form of micellization.micellization(chemistry) The formation of micellesmicheelsenite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, carbon, dysprosium, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and yttrium.micrencephalyAlternative form of microencephaly.micritizationThe formation of micrite, especially by microbial action.microabrasionA microscopic abrasion.microabrasiveproducing microabrasionmicroabstractThe abstract of a document, reproduced in microprint.microacousticOf or relating to microacoustics.microactivismSmall-scale activism; activism consisting of small actions.microactivityVery small-scale activitymicroactuatorA microscopic actuator, especially one on a silicon chipmicroadhesionA microscopic adhesionmicroaerationaeration on a very small scalemicroalveolarCharacterised by very small alveolimicroamperageAn electric current measured in microamperesmicroanalyserAlternative spelling of microanalyzer.microanalysesplural of microanalysismicroanalysissmall-scale analysismicroanalyticOf or pertaining to microanalysismicroanalyzer(chemistry) Any of many devices that are either very small analyzers, that can analyze very small samples, or can detect very small amounts of substance in a samplemicroanatomicAlternative form of microanatomical.microaneurism(medicine) A microscopic aneurism, especially one at the end of a retinal capillary.microaneurysmAn extremely small aneurysmmicroangstromOne millionth (10⁻⁶) of an angstrom.microantibody(immunology) A peptide, copied from an antibody, that can protect against viral attacksmicroapocrineRelating to a very small apocrine gland, or to its secretionmicroartefactA microscopic artefactmicroarterialmicrovascular with reference to arteriesmicroartifactA very small artifactmicroaspirateTo undergo microaspirationmicroassemblymicroscopic assemblymicroatheromaA microscopic atheromamicroatomizerA very small atomizermicrobacillusA very small, rod-shaped bacillus.microbacteriaplural of microbacteriummicrobalancesplural of microbalancemicroballoonsplural of microballoonmicrobehaviorAlternative form of microbehaviour.microbialiticRelating to microbialite.microbiocidalbiocidal towards microbesmicrobiologicSynonym of microbiological.microbiothereAny marsupial of the order Microbiotheria; a monito del monte.microbiverousAlternative form of microbivorous.microbivorous(biology) Subsisting on microbesmicroblastingA form of abrasive blasting that uses very fine nozzlesmicrobleedingbleeding from a microbleedmicrobloggingpresent participle and gerund of microblogmicroborrowerA person who borrows a microloan.microbothriidAny parasitic flatworm of the order MicrobothriidaemicrobreakingThe formation of microbreaks in breaking wavesmicrobunchingThe formation of microbunches.microbusinessA very small business or enterprise.microcapsularRelating to microcapsules.microcapsulesplural of microcapsulemicrocassetteAn extremely small tape for use with a tape player, cassette player, or dictation machine.microcategoryA category that is a subset of a larger category (the macrocategory), especially one that has very few members.microcatheterA very narrow catheter.microcellularBeing composed of very small cells.microcephaliamicrocephalymicrocephalicHaving an abnormally small head.microcephalin(genetics, biochemistry) A protein and associated gene responsible for microcephaly.microcephalus(uncountable) An abnormally small head.microcerberid(zoology) Any isopod in the family Microcerberidae.microcerebralBoth very small and cerebralmicrochemicalOf or pertaining to microchemistry.microchimericOf or pertaining to microchimerism.microchippery(informal) The use of microchips; microchips generally.microchippingpresent participle and gerund of microchipmicrocircuitsplural of microcircuitmicrocircularcircular and very smallmicrocleavagecleavage to form very thin layersmicroclimatesplural of microclimatemicroclimaticOf or pertaining to a microclimatemicroclumpingThe formation of microclumpsmicrocolonialRelating to, or forming a microcolonymicrocolumnarRelating to a microcolumnmicrocomedoneA very small comedo.microcomputed(of computed tomography) high-resolutionmicrocomputer(computer hardware, now chiefly historical) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.microconidialRelating to a microconidiummicroconidium(mycology) A relatively small conidium, but especially the smaller of a pair of conidia in the same organismmicroconsumer(biology) A microscopic heterotrophic consumer (typically bacteria or fungi)microcorticalRelating to a microcortexmicrocosmicalAlternative form of microcosmic.microcrucibleA tiny crucible.microculturalOf or pertaining to a microculture.microcurrency(finance, rare) A currency limited to a certain region or context, often intended for very specific commodities.microcylinderA very small cylinder (in any of many contexts)microcynipoidAny very small cynipoidmicrocysteineMisspelling of microcystin.microcythemiamicrocytosismicrodactyliaAlternative form of microdactyly.microdebitagemicroscopic debitagemicrodebriderA very small debridermicrodecisionA small-scale decision.microdegasserA very small degassermicrodeletion(genetics) A genetic mutation resulting from the deletion of a small part of a chromosome, usually involving many genes.microdetectorA very small detectormicrodetritusmicroscopic detritusmicrodialyserAlternative form of microdialyzer.microdialysis(biochemistry) A technique in which a short length of dialysis membrane is introduced into a biological tissue in order to collect samples of fluid for analysis.microdialyzerA device used in microdialysismicrodiffuserA device that diffuses a fine spray, typically of essential oilsmicrodilutionA technique used to measure antibiotic susceptibility in which the drug is diluted in a brothmicrodisketteAlternative spelling of micro-diskette.microdistanceA very small distancemicrodistrictSynonym of microraion (“a residential complex in a current or former communist country, chiefly one which was previously part of the Soviet Union”).microdocumentA document bearing a microreproduction of printed text; a microprint.microdolerite(geology) A form of dolerite that has very small grainsmicrodonationA donation of a very small amount.microdramaticRelating to microdrama.microdynamicsVery small-scale dynamicsmicroechinateA small, echinate pollen grainmicroecologicAlternative form of microecological.microeconomic(relational) Of, or relating to, microeconomics.microeinsteinThe unit equal to one millionth of an einstein.microejectionMisspelling of microinjection.microelectricDescribing any electric apparatus that is much smaller than usualmicroembolism(pathology) A small particle, in the bloodstream, that can cause an embolism in large numbersmicroemulsionA stable emulsion that is clear because the individual droplets of the dispersed phase are less than 100 nanometers in diametermicroendemismThe condition of being microendemicmicroendolithAny microscopic endolithmicroengineerTo engineer by means of microengineeringmicroepibiont(biology) Any microscopic epibiontmicroepidemicAn epidemic that is contained in a very small localitymicroepiphyte(biology, botany) A very small epiphytemicroestheticRelating to microestheticsmicrofeaturalRelating to microfeatures.microfelsiticOf or relating to microfelsite.microfibrilarMisspelling of microfibrillar.microfibrosisA very small, localised fibrosismicrofibroticRelating to a microfibrosismicrofilamentA thin filament made of the protein actin and found in cells; part of the cytoskeleton.microfilariaeplural of microfilariamicrofilarialRelating to the microfilariaemicrofilmableSuitable for storage on microfilm.microfilteredfiltered through a microfiltermicrofiltrateThe filtrate produced by microfiltrationmicrofixative(biology) A low-molecular weight fixativemicrofloppiesplural of microfloppymicrofluidics(physics) The study of microfluids.microfluidityThe microscopic behaviour of fluids.microfluidizeTo fluidize using a microfluidizermicrofollicleA very small folliclemicrofractionA fraction prepared using microfractionationmicrofractureA very small, or fine, fracture, especially one of a series in bone.microfragmentA microscopic fragmentmicrofugationcentrifugation by means of a microfugemicrofunctionA function that operates on a very small scalemicrogalvanicgalvanic on a very small scalemicrogastrineAny braconid wasp of the subfamily Microgastrinae.microgastroidAny of the subfamily Microgastrinae of wasps.microgenomics(genetics) The genomics of microgenomesmicrogeometryThe geometry (structure) of a surface whose elements are measured in micronsmicrogesturalRelating to microgestures.microgliocyte(cytology) A gliocyte of microgliamicroglobularRelating to or composed of microglobules.microglobulinA low molecular-weight globulin.micrognathismA condition where the jaw is undersized.micrognathousAlternative form of micrognathic.microgonidialRelating to a microgonidium.microgonidiumA very small gonidium (lichen part).microgradientA very small gradient (in several different contexts)micrografting(surgery) The grafting of a very small amount of tissuemicrograniticOf or relating to microgranite.microgranularRelating to or composed of microgranules.micrographicsA group of technologies using very small visual representations of text and graphics that are magnified for viewing.micrographistOne who describes microscopic objects.microgravette(archaeology) A small projectile point (from the Stone Age)microgyrationVery small-scale gyration (or gyration of a very small object)microhardnessThe hardness of a very small area of the surface layer of a material.microhemostat(surgery) A very small hemostatmicrohepatica(pathology) The presence of an unusually small livermicrohistoricOf or pertaining to microhistory.microhomology(genetics) The presence of the same short sequence of bases in different genesmicroincisionA microscopic incisionmicroindustryA very small, specialized industrymicroinequityA small gesture or other minor treatment that discriminates against an individual.microinfaunalBelonging to the microinfauna.microinfusioninfusion of very small amounts of materialmicroinjectorA device used to inject very small quantities of liquidmicroinvasionmicroscopic invasionmicroinvasive(surgery) That involves a very small invasionmicroinverterA device used in photovoltaics to convert direct current, generated by a single solar module, to alternating currentmicroischemiamicrovascular ischemiamicroischemic(pathology) Relating to microvascular ischemiamicroisolatorA kind of animal cage with a filter to keep out microorganisms, used in scientific research.microjunctionA very small junctionmicrokeratome(surgery) A precision instrument with an oscillating blade used to cut the corneal flap in keratomileusis.microkinetics(chemistry) The kinetics of reactions that take place in a microdomain such as the surface of a catalyst.microlearningLearning in relatively small units and through short activities.microlecithal(of an egg) Having a yolk of small sizemicrolesionalRelating to or composed of microlesions.microlesionedHaving microlesionsmicrolightingThe recreational activity of flying in a microlight.microlipidome(biochemistry) All the microlipids of an organismmicrolocalityThe quality of being microlocal.microlocationAlternative form of micro-location.micromachinedmachined using a micromachinemicromachinesplural of micromachinemicromagneticOf or pertaining to micromagnetismmicromanagersplural of micromanagermicromandibleA very small mandible typically as a result of micrognathismmicromanifoldA manifold made from microcapillariesmicromaterialA material whose properties depend on the microscopic design of its structuremicromelaniid(zoology) Any aquatic snail in the family Micromelaniidae, now considered to be a synonym of the hydrobiid subfamily Pyrgulinae.micromembraneA very thin membrane, especially a semipermeable onemicromeriticsThe science and technology of small particles.micrometazoanOf or pertaining to the micrometazoamicrometricalmicrometric; relating to micrometry or a micrometermicromicellarRelating to, or in the form of micromicellesmicromobilityTransportation over short distances, provided by lightweight (usually single-person) vehicles.micromoleculeA molecule that has a relatively small molecular weight and contains relatively few atomsmicromotilitymotility on a very small scalemicromotionalOf or pertaining to micromotion.micromountingThe craft and hobby of collecting micromounts.micromovementA microscopic movement.micromutation(genetics) A very small, localized mutationmicronationalOf or relating to a micronation.micronationry(nonstandard, rare) The state or quality of being micronational; micronationalism.micronecrosismicroscopic necrosismicronecroticRelating to micronecrosesmicroneedlingThe repeated puncturing of the skin with tiny needles to stimulate collagen production.micronektonicRelating to micronektonmicronematousHaving smaller than normal conidiogenous cellsmicroneuronalAlternative form of microneural.micronisation(British) The process by which a material is reduced in size, often to micrometre proportions.micronization(US) Alternative spelling of micronisation.micronuclease(biochemistry) micrococcal nucleasemicronucleateAlternative form of micronucleated.micronutrientA mineral, vitamin or other substance that is essential, even in very small quantities, for growth or metabolism.microorganism(microbiology) An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye; especially, a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.micropapuloidAlternative form of micropapular.microparadigmA microscale paradigm.microparasiteAn extremely small parasite.microparticleAn extremely small particle.micropathogenAny microscopic pathogen (such as viruses, bacteria &c)microperfusedSubjected to microperfusionmicroperfuserA very small perfusermicroperthite(mineralogy) perthite in which the intergrowths are on a microscopic scalemicropetrosismineralization of the lacunar space of bone following osteocyte apoptosismicropetroticRelating to micropetrosismicrophthalmyDated form of microphthalmia.microphyllous(phytotomy) Of or having microphyll leavesmicrophysicalOf or pertaining to microphysicsmicropinosomeA very small pinosomemicropipettesplural of micropipettemicroplanktonmicroscopic zooplanktonmicroplanningplanning in great detailmicroplasticsplural of microplasticmicroplicatedHaving microplicationsmicropolarityThe condition of being micropolarmicropolisherA machine that micropolishes.micropoliticsThe use of formal and informal power by individuals and groups to achieve their goals within organizations, as opposed to macropolitics.microporationA form of transfection using electroporationmicroporellid(zoology) Any bryozoan in the family Microporellidae.microporosityThe state of being microporousmicropracticeA small-scale social or cultural practice.micropredator(biology) A very small predator, with some characteristics of a parasite, feeding on blood and sometimes other parts of the prey animal's body, but usually sparing the life of the host.microprogramsplural of microprogrammicroprosodicRelating to microprosodymicroprudence(economics) The systemic prudence of individual financial institutions.micropsychism(philosophy) The belief that the physical world is independent of the mind, and that some ultimates have experiential properties that are fundamentally necessary in the explanation of consciousness.micropterigid(entomology) Any moth in the family Micropterigidae.micropubescin(organic chemistry) A coumarin found in Micromelum pubescens.micropunctateHaving very small spots or puncturesmicropunctureA very small puncturemicropurchaseA purchase for a very small amount of money.micropustularRelating to micropustules.microquantityAn extremely small quantity.microreactionreaction in a microreactormicrorefugialRelating to microrefugiamicrorefugium(ecology) A very small refugium.microregionalRelating to a microregionmicroregulate(transitive) To regulate in great detail, or on a microscopic scale.microresistor(physics) A microscopic resistormicrorganelle(cytology) A very small organellemicrorheologyA technique capable of measuring microviscositymicroroasteryA place where microroasting of coffee is carried out.microroastingAn artisanal approach to preparing coffee by roasting it carefully in small batches.microroboticsVery small-scale robotics (the design and construction of microrobots)microrotation(physics) rotation of microscopic parts of a fluid, crystal etc.microsaccadicOf or pertaining to microsaccadesmicrosamplingmicroscale samplingmicroscabrate(botany) Having very small scalesmicroscaffoldA very small scaffoldmicroscanningDescribing a scanning electron microscope that can scan in very small incrementsmicroschizontIn protozoa, a microscopic cell that undergoes asexual divisionmicroscissorsVery small surgical scissors.microscopicalPertaining to the microscope; achieved by means of a microscope.microsequenceTo sequence very small amounts of protein or polypeptidesmicroserologyserology using very small sample sizesmicroserratedHaving very small serrationsmicrosimulateTo employ microsimulationmicroslippageA very small slippage.microsnapwellA miniaturized chamber used to measure the transepithelial electrical resistance of small intestinal fragments exposed to various stimulimicrosoftware(computing, dated) software for a microcomputermicrosolenoidA very small solenoidmicrosparitic(mineralogy) Relating to or consisting of microspar (small, well-defined crystals, usually carbonate).microspectral(sciences) Relating to the spectra of very small samplesmicrospheroidA very small spheroidmicrospherule(geology) A microscopic spherulitemicrosporangeSynonym of microsporangium.microsporidiaplural of microsporidiummicrospottingThe deposition of biomolecules on a surface using capillaries etcmicrospreaderA very small spreader (in any of several contexts)microsquamule(lichenology) A very small squamule.microstampingThe use of laser technology to engrave a microscopic marking onto the tip of the firing pin and onto the breech face of a firearm, so that spent cartridges give information about the firearm.microstellateMisspelling of microsatellite.microstepping(of a motor) That makes microstepsmicrostimulusA very small stimulus, especially one produced by microstimulationmicrostomatid(zoology) Any fish in the family Microstomatidae.microstrainerA strainer that can remove very small particlesmicrostressorA microscale stressor.microsurgicalOf or pertaining to microsurgery.microswitchedHaving one or more microswitches.microsyeniticOf or relating to microsyenite.microsymbiontA microscopic symbiontmicrosyntenic(genetics) Relating to microsyntenymicrosystemicRelating to a microsystem.microtargetedTargeting a very narrow and specific audience.microtaxonomy(taxonomy) taxonomy of the smaller, more specific ranksmicroteaching(education) A teaching technique in which short lessons are videotaped and subsequently reviewed by the teacher in order to gauge their success.microtemporalRelating to microtimingmicrotenotomy(surgery) Very small-scale tenotomymicrotentacle(anatomy) A structure of microtubules found in some tumor cellsmicroterraced(geology) Having one or more microterracesmicrotexturalRelating to microtexture.microtexturedHaving a microscale texture.microthrombiiMisspelling of microthrombi.microthrombusA very small thrombusmicrotomentum(entomology) A very fine pubescence that appears as a color pattern except under high magnification.microtomogramA tomogram produced by microtomographymicrotonalismThe use of microtones in music.microtonalistOne who uses microtones in music.microtonality(music) The use of microtones in composition.microtopologyVery small-scale topology (typically of a surface)microtoponymyThe study of nomenclature of small local places such as mountains, fields, or sections of forests.microtoroidalHaving the form of a microtorusmicrotrenchedHaving microscopic trenchesmicrotrichialRelating to the microtrichium.microtrichiumAny of the minute, slender, tapered, flexible spicules closely covering the wing membrane of some insects and invertebrates.microtrichomeA very small trichomemicrotrichoseRelating to, or having microtrichiamicrotubercleA very small tuberclemicroturbinesplural of microturbinemicroutrophinA truncated form of utrophin missing most of the internal exonsmicrovacationA very brief vacation; a momentary respite from the cares of everyday life.microvacuolarRelating to microvacuoles.microvariableSomething that possesses microvariabilitymicrovaristor(physics) A very small electroceramic particle; they are used as active fillers in some applicationsmicrovascular(anatomy) Of or pertaining to extremely small blood vesselsmicrowaveableAlternative spelling of microwavable.microzonationFormation into microzones.microzoospore(botany) A very small zoospore.mictomagnetic(physics) relating to mictomagnetismmicturitionalRelating to micturition (urination)midadolescentAlternative spelling of mid-adolescent.midanteriorlyIn a midanterior orientation.midchromosomethe (approximate) middle of a chromosomemidclavicularIn the middle of the clavicle.middlebreakerSynonym of middlebuster.middlebrowismMiddlebrow attitudes generally; the quality of being middlebrow.middlemanshipThe role or status of a middleman.middleweightsplural of middleweightmidepigastric(anatomy) Of, relating to, or located in the middle of the epigastric region of the abdomen.midesophageal(anatomy) In the middle of the esophagusmidexpiratorymidway during expirationmidfollicularIn the middle of a follicle.midmanagementmiddle managementmidmetacarpalIn the middle of the metacarpusmidmyocardialRelating to the midmyocardiummidmyocardiumThe middle of the myocardiummidpeninsularIn the middle of a peninsula.midperipheralIn the middle of a peripheral regionmidsagittallyAt the middle of the sagittal plane.midshippersonA male or female midshipman.midsubclavianIn the middle of a subclavian vein or arterymidtemporallyIn a midtemporal position.midwesternersplural of midwesterner; alternative letter-case form of MidwesternersmightlessnessAbsence of might or power.migmatization(geology) The metamorphosis of a rock to produce migmatitemigrationallyIn terms of migration.migratorinessThe condition of being migratorymilitarically(rare) In a militaric manner; militarily.militarizableCapable of being militarized.militiapersonA militiaman or militiawoman.milkshakelikeResembling or characteristic of a milkshake.millarcsecondAlternative form of milliarcsecond.millefeuillesplural of millefeuillemillennialismmillenarianismmillennialistA believer in millennialism.millennianismSynonym of millenarianism.millenniarismmillenarianismmilliamperageAn amperage on the scale of milliamps.milliangstromOne thousandth (10⁻³) of an angstrom.millifluidicsThe design and construction of miniaturized fluid-transport systems and devicesmilligrammageAlternative form of milligramage.millionairessA woman whose wealth is greater than one million dollars, or the local currency; a female millionaire.millionairishCharacteristic of a millionairemillionairismThe condition of being a millionairemillionennium(rare) Synonym of mega-annum: a period of time consisting of one million years.millionocracy(archaic) A ruling class consisting of millionaires, or the very rich.milliroentgenA unit of exposure to ionizing radiation, one thousandth of a roentgen.millwrightingThe work of a millwright, designing and constructing mills.milquetoasted(rare) Synonym of milquetoast.mimeographingpresent participle and gerund of mimeographmimeographistOne who carries out mimeography.mimodramatistA performer of mimodrama.minaciousnessSynonym of threateningness: the quality of being minacious.mindblindnessThe inability to deduce or make educated guesses about another person's mental state.mindblowinglyIn a mindblowing manner.mindnumbinglyAlternative spelling of mind-numbingly.mindwanderingA temporary lack of mental concentrationmineralisableAlternative form of mineralizable.mineralizableCapable of being mineralizedmineralogenicRelating to the generation of mineral in teeth and bonemineralogicalRelating to mineralogy.mineralogistsplural of mineralogistmineratrophic(biology) Describing a habitat (typically a wetland) that receives water and nutrients from atmospheric and telluric sourcesminerogenesis(geology) The formation of minerals.minerogeneticOf or pertaining to minerogenesis.minerotrophicPertaining to minerotrophy.miniaturisticEmploying or suggesting miniaturism; small and detailed.minibiographyA short biography.minicelebritySynonym of minor celebrity (“a celebrity of little importance or significance; someone famous for being famous”).minicircuitrySmall-scale circuitryminiclusteredRelating to, or formed into miniclustersminicomputersplural of minicomputerminicomputingThe use of minicomputer systems.miniconnectorA relatively small connectorminielectrodeA small electrodeminiendoscopy(surgery) A small-scale endoscopyminihamburgerA small hamburger.minimainframeA computer resembling a mainframe but significantly smaller in physical size.minimanifestoAlternative spelling of mini-manifesto.minimisationsplural of minimisationminimizationsplural of minimizationminimumweight(boxing) The lowest weight class in professional boxing, where boxers may weigh no more than 105 pounds (48 kg).miniorchestra(rare) A small orchestra.miniprojectorA miniature projector.minirebellionA small rebellion.minirecessionA minor economic recession.minirhizotronA small form of rhizotron based on transparent tubes.minisarcomere(biology) a small sarcomere associated with myofibrillogenesisminisatellite(genetics) A short series of bases that reoccurs many times in a genomeminisculptureA small sculptureminisequenced(genetics) analysed by minisequencingminispectacleA minor, small-scale spectacle (impressive event).ministerialis(historical) A non-noble (originally unfree) official or retainer under certain feudal systems, especially in the Holy Roman Empire, who had specific military duties to his lord.ministeriallyIn the character or capacity of a minister.ministrationsplural of ministrationminisubmarineA small submarine.minithesaurusA small, compact thesaurus.minitransgene(genetics) A relatively small transgeneminiwarehouseA small warehouse.minstrelesqueCharacteristic of minstrel shows.miraclemongerAlternative form of miracle-mongermirthlessnessThe state or condition of being mirthless.mirthsomenessQuality of being mirthsome.misaccentuateTo accentuate incorrectly.misaccusationAn act of misaccusing; a false accusation.misactivationincorrect activationmisadaptationIncorrect or inappropriate (genetic) adaptationmisadjustmentWrong or unsuitable adjustment.misadministerTo administer wrongly or badly.misadventured(obsolete) unfortunatemisadventurerOne who experiences misadventures.misadventuresplural of misadventuremisadvertence(dated) inadvertence; carelessnessmisalignmentsplural of misalignmentmisallegationAn erroneous statement or allegation.misallocationAn improper or unwise allocation, especially of money.misannotation(genetics) A faulty annotationmisanthropiseAlternative form of misanthropize.misanthropistA misanthrope; a person who has a negative view of all humankind.misanthropize(intransitive) To hate mankind.misappearanceA false appearance; An instance of seeming as other than what is the true form; an illusion.misappreciate(transitive) To appreciate improperly; to fail to understand in the right way.misarticulate(transitive) To articulate badly or wrongly.misascriptionThe act or process of misascribing.misassessmentAn incorrect assessment.misassignmentAn incorrect or unsuitable assignment, especially of a teacher.misassumptionAn incorrect assumption.misattachmentAn incorrect attachment (e.g. to an email, or of a kinetochore)misattributedsimple past and past participle of misattributemisattunementBad or wrong attunement.misbecominglyIn a misbecoming manner.misbehavioralAlternative form of misbehavioural.miscalculatedsimple past and past participle of miscalculatemiscalculatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of miscalculatemiscalculatorA person who miscalculatesmiscapitalise(UK) Alternative spelling of miscapitalize.miscapitalize(transitive) To capitalize incorrectly.miscategoriseAlternative spelling of miscategorize.miscategorizeTo categorize incorrectly.miscegenation(figuratively) A mixing or blending, especially one which is considered to be inappropriate.miscegenative(rare) Miscegenous.miscellaneityThe quality of being miscellaneous.miscellaneousConsisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.miscellaniousMisspelling of miscellaneous.miscellanistsplural of miscellanistmischiefmakerAlternative form of mischief-maker.mischievouslyIn a mischievous manner.misclassifiedsimple past and past participle of misclassifymisclassifierOne who or that which misclassifies.misclassifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of misclassifymisclusteringIncorrect clustering.miscolorationIncorrect coloration.miscompensateTo err when attempting to adapt to a condition.miscomprehendTo misunderstand.misconceivingpresent participle and gerund of misconceivemisconceptionA mistaken belief, a wrong idea.misconclusionAn erroneous inference or conclusion.misconfidenceLack of confidence or trust.misconjecture(archaic) To conjecture wrongly; to misguessmisconnectionIncorrect connection.misconsecrateTo consecrate amiss.misconstruingpresent participle and gerund of misconstruemisconversionIncorrect conversion.misconveyanceBad or wrong conveyance.misconvictionThe erroneous conviction of a person who is not guilty of the crime of which they are convicted.miscoordinateTo fail to coordinate properly.miscorrectionAn erroneous correction; a mistake in correcting a previous mistake.miscounselingWrong, bad, or incorrect counsellingmisdefinitionA definition that explains something incorrectly; a wrong definition.misdemeanoursplural of misdemeanourmisdepositionAn incorrect depositionmisderivationAn incorrect derivation, especially of the etymology of a word.misdiagnosticRelating to misdiagnosis.misdirectedlyIn a misdirected manner; in the wrong direction.misdirectionsplural of misdirectionmisdistribute(transitive) To distribute incorrectly or unfairly.miseducationsplural of miseducationmisemploymentWrong or unsuitable employment; misuse.miserablenessThe property of being miserable.misestimatingpresent participle and gerund of misestimatemisestimationinaccurate estimation.misevaluationInaccurate or incorrect evaluation.misexposition(archaic) Wrong exposition.misexpressionIncorrect expression, especially of a genemisexpressiveWrongly expressive; expressing the wrong meaning.misformulatedIncorrectly formulatedmisgeneraliseAlternative form of misgeneralize.misgeneralizeTo make an incorrect generalization.misgenotypingpresent participle and gerund of misgenotypemisgovernanceBad governance.misgovernmentBad government.misguidednessThe state or condition of being misguided.misharmonizedFailing to harmonize; discordant.misidentifiedsimple past and past participle of misidentifymisidentifierOne who misidentifies something.misimpressionAn inaccurate or misleading impressionmisimputationA wrong or misleading imputation.misinformedlyIn a misinformed manner.misinspectionAn inspection that fails to identify something important; the act of misinspecting.misintegratedincorrectly or inappropriately integratedmisinterpretsthird-person singular simple present indicative of misinterpretmisinvestmentAn incorrect or unwise investment.misjudgementsplural of misjudgementmisleadershipBad or wrong leadership.mislexicalize(linguistics) To lexicalize incorrectly; to assign the wrong meaning to a word or group of words.mismanageableThat can be mismanaged.mismanagementThe process or practice of managing ineptly, incompetently, or dishonestly.mismanipulateTo manipulate badly; to operate in a way that does not achieve the intended result.mismedication(medicine) Inappropriate use of medication, or use of a wrong medication.mismetabolizeTo metabolize improperly.misnavigationBad or wrong navigation.misnucleationIncorrect or inappropriate nucleationmisobservanceAn instance or the practice of not complying with a law, custom, command or rule, or doing so wrongly.misoccupationBad or wrong occupation.misogynoirist(neologism) A person who exhibits misogynoir.misordinationBad or wrong ordination; the act of misordaining.misorientatedImproperly orientatedmispaginationincorrect paginationmisparaphraseTo paraphrase incorrectly.mispatterning(biology) The formation of an incorrect patternmisperceptionAn incorrect perception.misperceptivePerceiving incorrectly.misperforated(philately) Incorrectly perforated.mispersuasionA false persuasion; a wrong notion or opinion.misphenotypedsimple past and past participle of misphenotypemisplacednessThe quality of being misplaced.misplacementsplural of misplacementmispositionedWrongly positionedmispredictionAn instance of mispredicting; an incorrect prediction.misprejudicedHolding a bad or wrong prejudice.misprincipledHaving bad or wrong principles or moral values.misprioritiseAlternative form of misprioritize.misprioritizeTo prioritize inappropriately.misproceedingWrong or irregular proceeding.misproductionBad or incorrect production.misprojectionIncorrect projection (in any of several contexts)mispronouncedsimple past and past participle of mispronouncemispronouncerOne who mispronounces.misproportionA deviation from proper proportions.misquantifiedIncorrectly quantifiedmisrecitationAn inaccurate recitation.misrecognisedsimple past and past participle of misrecognisemisreflectionThe act or result of misreflecting; a bad or wrong reflection.misregulation(biochemistry) Faulty regulation (of gene expression)misrememberedsimple past and past participle of misremembermisremunerateTo remunerate with an inappropriate amount.misrepresentsthird-person singular simple present indicative of misrepresentmissannotatedMisspelling of misannotated.misshapennessQuality of being misshapen.missiologicalOf or pertaining to missiology.missionaryingThe religious work of a missionary.missionaryismThe work of a missionary, attempting to spread a religion or creed.missionaryize(archaic, transitive) To spread religion to, in the role of a missionary.missioneeringThe religious work done by missionaries.misspellinglyIn a misspelt manner; with misspelling.misstatementsplural of misstatementmissuggestion(obsolete, rare) Wrong or evil suggestion.missynthesizeTo synthesize badly or incorrectly.mistabulationIncorrect tabulation.mistakabilityThe quality of being mistakable.mistletoebirdAn Australian flowerpecker, Dicaeum hirundinaceum, that commonly eats and thereby serves to spread mistletoe.mistrafficked(biochemistry) Describing a protein that has been incorrectly trafficked (transported) after being produced in a cellmistranscribe(transitive) To transcribe incorrectly.mistranscriptA mistranscription.mistranslatedsimple past and past participle of mistranslatemistreatmentsplural of mistreatmentmistresspieceA work by a woman that exhibits outstanding creativity, skill or cleverness.mistrustfullyIn a mistrustful manner.mistrustinglyIn a mistrusting manner.misunderstand(transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.misunderstateTo understate by mistake.misunderstoodsimple past and past participle of misunderstandmisworshipperOne who worships incorrectly.mithocondrialMisspelling of mitochondrial.mithoxantroneMisspelling of mitoxantrone.mithridaticon(historical medicine, rare, obsolete) Synonym of mithridate.mitoaggresomeA mitochondrial aggresomemitochondrial(cytology) Of, or relating to mitochondria.mitochondrianAlternative form of mitochondrial.mitochondrion(cytology) A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.mitochondriumMisspelling of mitochondrion.mitogenicallyIn a mitogenic mannermitophagosomeA phagosome associated with mitochondriamitoribosomalRelating to mitoribosomes.mitoxanthroneMisspelling of mitoxantrone.mitragynaline(organic chemistry) Alternative form of mitragynine.mitraphylline(organic chemistry) An oxindole derivative found in the leaves of the tree Mitragyna speciosa.mittelschmerzLower abdominal and pelvic pain that occurs roughly midway through the menstrual cycle, during ovulation.mixologicallyIn terms of mixology.mixopapillaryMisspelling of myxopapillary.mizzentopmastThe mast section below the topgallant and above the mizzenmast.mnemonicalistAlternative form of mnemonist.mnemonizationThe act or process of mnemonizing.mnemotechnist(rare) One who studies mnemotechny, the practice of improving one's memory.mobilecastingThe broadcast of live audio or video material from a mobile device such as a smartphone.mobilisationsplural of mobilisationmobilizationsplural of mobilizationmodelbuildingThe activity of making models, miniature representations of things.modellabilityThe condition of being modellable.moderationistA person who advocates moderation, typically in drinkingmoderatorhoodThe state, rank, or status of a moderator.moderatorshipThe position or office of a moderator.moderlieschenLeucaspius delineatus, a species of freshwater fish found throughout temperate continental Europe.modernisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of modernization.modernizationThe process of modernizing.modifiabilityThe condition of being modifiablemodificationsplural of modificationmodularizableThat may be modularizedmogamulizumab(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma.moisturemeterAn instrument that measures the percentage of water in a given substance.moistureproofResistant to moisture.molephantinin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone found in Elephantopus mollis.molestability(rare) The state or condition of being molestable.molinologicalRelating to molinology.mollificationThe act of mollifying.molluscacidalAlternative form of molluscicidal.molluscicidalActing as a molluscicide; fatal to molluscs.molluskicidalAlternative spelling of molluscicidal.mollycoddlingpresent participle and gerund of mollycoddlemolybdoenzyme(biochemistry) Any metalloenzyme in which the active metal is molybdenum.molybdomenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing lead, oxygen, and selenium.molybdopterin(biochemistry) Any of a class of cofactors to several enzymes containing a pyranopterin coordinated to molybdenummolysmophobiaA morbid fear of dirt, germs or contamination.momentarinessThe property of being momentary.momentousnessThe quality of being momentous.momordicosideAny of a group of cucurbitane triterpenoid glycosides present in Momordica charantia.momtrepreneur(US, informal) A mother who runs a business out of her home, implicitly to earn extra income outside of traditional employment.monachization(rare) The placing of a child in a monastery or convent, especially by force.monadologicalRelating to monadologymonarchicallyIn a monarchic or monarchical fashion.monasteriallyIn a monasterial manner.monasterylikeResembling or characteristic of a monastery.monatomicallyIn terms of a single atom.monenergisticRelating to monenergism.monepiscopacy(Christianity) Leadership by a single bishop (in a diocese or regional church).moneychangersplural of moneychangermoneychangingAlternative spelling of money changing.moneygrubbingAlternative form of money-grubbing.moneylessnessLack of money: poverty.moneyspinnersplural of moneyspinnermoneyspinningAlternative form of money-spinning.monimolimnionThe lower, dense stratum of a meromictic lake (one with permanently stratified layers) that does not mix with the waters above.monkeyflowersplural of monkeyflowermonkeyishnessThe quality of being monkeyish.monkeypuzzlesplural of monkeypuzzlemonoacylation(organic chemistry) acylation with a single acyl group (where multiple acylations would be possible)monoalkylatedalkylated with a single alkyl groupmonoalkyllead(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any lead cation that has an alkyl substituentmonoallelicalAlternative form of monoallelic.monoallylated(organic chemistry) Modified by the addition of a single allyl groupmonoaluminium(chemistry, in combination) one aluminium atom in a moleculemonoaminergic(anatomy, of nerve cells) That transmit impulses by employing the monoamine neurotransmitters catecholamine or indolaminemonoantennaryHaving the form of a single antenna.monoarthriticExhibiting, or relating to, monoarthritis.monoarthritisinflammation, or arthritis, of one joint at a time.monoarticular(pathology) Affecting a single joint of the body.monoarylation(organic chemistry) arylation that involves the addition of a single aryl groupmonoauricularAffecting, or for use with, a single earmonoazidation(chemistry) azidation involving a single azide groupmonobacillaryRelating to a single bacillus.monobacterialRelating to a single kind of bacterium.monoballismusballismus confined to a single limbmonobaraminic(creationism) Of or relating to a monobaramin.monobrominate(chemistry, transitive) To introduce a single bromine atom into (a compound)monocapillaryA single capillary tube.monocaprylate(organic chemistry) Any compound that contains a single caprylate group or ionmonocarbonate(organic chemistry) A carbonate in which both hydrogen atoms of the acid are replaced by basic elements.monocephalousHaving a single head.monochorionicSharing one foetal membrane, or chorion. Typically used of identical twins.monochromasiamonochromacymonochromatedFitted with a monochromator.monochromaticHaving only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.monochromator(physics) An optical device, consisting of one or more slits, that selects a narrow band of wavelengths from a broader spectrum.monocistronic(genetics) Having or involving a single cistronmonoclonalityThe quality of being monoclonal.monocomponentHaving a single componentmonocondylianRelating to the Monocondyliamonoconjugate(chemistry, medicine) A compound containing a single conjugatemonocotyledon(botany) Any plant whose seedlings typically have one cotyledon (seed leaf) (in contrast to the two cotyledons typical of dicots), thereby belonging to the taxonomic monocots, formerly variously known as Monocotyledones, Monocotyledonae, or Liliopsida, a class in the angiosperms (Angiospermae), the flowering plants.monocrotaline(organic chemistry) A pyrrolizidine alkaloid found in the rattlebox plants (of genus Crotalaria) that is poisonous to livestock and humans.monocrotophos(organic chemistry) An organophosphate insecticide, acutely toxic to birds and humans.monoculturingpresent participle and gerund of monoculturemonoculturistAn advocate of monoculturalismmonocystideanRelating to, or characteristic of the monocystidsmonocystronicMisspelling of monocistronic.monocyticallyIn terms of, or by means of, monocytes.monocytopeniaThe presence of too few monocytes in the blood.monocytopenicHaving monocytopenia.monocyttarianAny radiolarian of the family MonocyttariamonodactylatemonodactylousmonodactylismSynonym of monodactyly.monodactylous(of an animal) Having a single digit on each limb, especially a single claw that can be used to graspmonodecanoate(organic chemistry) Any ester or salt containing a single decanoate group or ionmonodendrimer(chemistry) A dendrimer consisting of a single dendronmonodendriticHaving a single dendritemonodialectalRelating to, or speaking, a single dialectmonodominance(ecology) The condition of being monodominantmonodramatistA writer of monodramas.monoelemental(chemistry) Composed of a single elementmonoembryonic(botany) Relating to monoembryonymonoenergetic(physics) Describing radiation consisting of particles (or waves) having a narrow range of energies.monoenzymatic(biochemistry) That involves a single enzymemonofactorialInvolving or controlled by a single factor.monofilamentsplural of monofilamentmonofrequencyInvolving a single frequencymonogalactose(organic chemistry, in combination) A single galactose entity in a molecule.monogenicallyIn a monogenic manner.monogenoideanSynonym of monogenoid.monoglucoside(organic chemistry) Any glucoside that has a single glucose unitmonoglutamate(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of glutamic acid that has a single glutamate residuemonoglyceride(organic chemistry) a lipid, an ester of glycerol and one fatty acid (in the 1- or 2- positions)monoglycoside(organic chemistry) Any compound that has a single glycoside unitmonogrammableAble to be monogrammed.monogrammaticOf, pertaining to, or resembling, a monogram.monographicalAlternative form of monographic.monoguttulateHaving a single guttulemonohaloarene(organic chemistry) Any mono-halogenated arenemonohydrationAny chemical process where one molecule of a substance attaches to another molecule.monohydroxide(chemistry) Any compound having a single hydroxide group or anionmonoinfection(pathology) infection with a single type of microorganismmonoiodinated(chemistry) Treated or reacted with iodine or hydroiodic acid so as to add one iodine atom per molecule.monoisoformicComposed of a single isoformmonoisotropicMisspelling of monoisotopic.monokinetidalRelating to a monokinetidmonolaterallyIn a monolateral manner or directionmonolatristicRelating to monolatrism.monolayerlike(chemistry, physics) Having the characteristics of a monolayermonolexicallyIn a monolexical manner.monolinguallyIn a monolingual manner.monolithicityThe property of being monolithic.monologicallyIn a monological manner.monomannosideAny mannoside that has a single mannose groupmonomeniscous(obsolete, biology, of an eye) Having a single lensmonomericallyIn a monomeric mannermonometallismThe use of only one metal (such as gold or silver) in the standard currency of a country, or as a standard of monetary value.monometallistA supporter of monometallism.monomethylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes monomethylationmonomethylate(organic chemistry) To add a single methyl group to a compoundmonomethyltin(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The trivalent organotin radical CH₃-Sn≡monomicrobialAssociated with a single species of microorganismmonomineralic(geology) composed of a single mineralmonomolecular(chemistry, of a reaction) involving a single moleculemonomoraicity(phonology) The property of having one mora.monomorbidityThe condition of being monomorbidmonomorphemic(linguistics) Consisting of only one morpheme; not divisible into smaller parts.monomunicipalRelating to a single municipality / citymonomyelocyte(cytology) A form of monocyte found in bone marrowmonomyristoyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A single myristoyl group in a compoundmononegaviralRelating to any mononegavirusmononegavirusAny virus of the order Mononegavirales.mononitration(organic chemistry) Any nitration reaction in which a single nitro group is introduced into a compound.mononormativeOf or pertaining to the practices and institutions that privilege or value monosexual and monogamous relationships as fundamental and "natural" within society.mononuclearlyIn a mononuclear manner.mononucleatedHaving a single nucleus; mononucleate, mononuclear.mononucleolar(cytology) With a single nucleolus.mononucleosis(pathology) A viral infection marked by extreme fatigue, high fever, and swollen lymph nodes.mononucleoticHaving or relating to mononucleosis.mononumerosis(rare) The oversimplification of a metric by using a single numerical value to characterize a complex phenomenon or system.mononymicallySynonym of mononymously.monooctanoate(organic chemistry) Any ester or salt containing a single octanoate group or ionmonoosteophil(cytology) A bone-forming cell derived from a monocytemonoovulatoryIn which a single ovum (egg) is producedmonooxygenase(biochemistry) Any oxygenase enzyme that catalyzes the incorporation of a single atom of molecular oxygen into a substrate, the other atom being reduced to water; active in the metabolism of many foreign compoundsmonopalmitateAny compound that has a single palmitate groupmonopalmitoyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A single palmitoyl group in a compoundmonoparasiticHaving a single type of parasitemonoparatopicThat targets a single epitopemonopectinate(biology) Of gastropods and molluscs: having a single row of filaments in the gill.monophagouslyIn a monophagous mannermonophalangicHaving a single phalanx (in a finger or toe)monophasicityThe condition of being monophasicmonophenolase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of simple phenolsmonophialidicRelating to monophialides.monophosphane(organic chemistry) Any compound containing a single phosphane group (especially when one of a number of similar groups has been converted to phosphane)monophosphate(chemistry) any compound containing a single phosphate unitmonophosphide(chemistry) Any phosphide having a single phosphorus atommonophthalmusA one-eyed person.monophthongal(linguistics) Of or pertaining to a monophthong.monophthongic(linguistics, of a vowel) Pronounced as a single vowel sound; said especially of a vowel that is also commonly pronounced as a diphthong.monophyletism(taxonomy) The property of being monophyletic; monophyly.monophylleticMisspelling of monophyletic.monophylogeny(genetics) The condition of being monophyleticmonophysitism(Christianity, sometimes derogatory) The beliefs and practices of the Oriental Orthodox Church.monoplastidicRelating to a monoplastidmonopolisableAlternative form of monopolizable.monopoliticalRelating to a monopoly.monopolizableThat can be monopolizedmonopolylogueA drama in which an actor performs as many charactersmonopotassium(chemistry) monatomic potassiummonopotentialSynonym of monopotent.monoprotected(organic chemistry) Having a protecting group in only one locationmonoprotistanAlternative form of monoprotist.monopsonisticBeing or pertaining to monopsony.monopsychosis(archaic) monomaniamonoquartziteA monocrystalline quartzite.monoracialityThe property of being monoracial.monoradicularHaving a single root or radiclemonoreduction(chemistry) The reduction of only one of several reducible parts of a moleculemonoreligiousAdhering to only one religion.monoresistantresistant to a single antibioticmonosaturated(organic chemistry, of a glyceride) Having one saturated fatty acidmonosegmentalConsisting of a single segmentmonosegmentedComposed of a single segmentmonoselective(organic chemistry, of a reaction) That selectively targets a single type of bond or compoundmonosemicallyIn a monosemic manner; with a single meaning.monoserotypicRelating to, or containing a single serotypemonosexualityThe state of being monosexual.monosilylated(chemistry) Modified by the introduction of a single silyl groupmonosiphonous(biology, botany) monosiphonicmonosomicallyIn a monosomic mannermonosphericalConsisting of a single sphere.monospondylicHaving or relating to a single spondyl.monosporidialHaving or relating to a single sporidium.monostabilityThe condition of being monostablemonostachyous(botany) Having a single stemmonostomatousHaving a single stomamonostromatic(botany) Being a single cell thickmonostylisticOf or relating to a single style (manner of doing or presenting things).monosubstrateInvolving a single substratemonosuccinate(organic chemistry) Any compound that has a single succinate groupmonosulfonate(organic chemistry) Any compound that contains a single sulfonate groupmonosulphuret(chemistry, archaic) monosulfidemonosyllabismThe state of consisting of monosyllables, or having a monosyllabic form.monosyllabizeTo make monosyllabic.monosyllabledFormed into, or consisting of, monosyllables.monosyllablesplural of monosyllablemonosyllogism(logic) An argument expressed as a single syllogismmonosymmetric(crystallography) monoclinicmonotelephone(historical) An early telephonic device that transmits only one specific tone.monotelicallyIn a monotelic mannermonotelosomicRelating to a single telosome.monoterpenoid(organic chemistry) a terpenoid having a C₁₀ skeletonmonothalamous(botany) Whose spikelets are all similar.monothallious(inorganic chemistry) Having a single thallium anion per compound or unit cellmonothematismThe condition of being monothematicmonotheocracyMonotheist theocracy.monotocardianAny gastropod mollusc of the obsolete suborder Monotocardia (whose heart consists of one auricle and one ventricle), which is approximately equivalent to the modern Caenogastropoda.monotonically(mathematics) In a monotonic manner, of a function that either never decreases or never 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Describing systems, points etc., that are critical in multiple waysmulticroppingThe practice of growing two or more crops on the same piece of land during a single growing season.multiculturalRelating or pertaining to several different cultures.multiculturedHaving more than one culture.multicurrencyInvolving more than one currency.multicustomerPertaining to more than one customer.multicylinderHaving or relating to more than one cylinder.multicytokineRelating to multiple cytokinesmultidaylight(machinery) Having multiple daylights, or spaces between the platens.multidendriteAlternative form of multidendritic.multidetectorHaving multiple detectorsmultidiameterHaving more than one diameter.multidiegeticSynonym of polydiegetic.multidigitateHaving many digits, fingers, or things that spread out from a common point.multidirectorHaving or pertaining to more than one director.multidisabledHaving more than one disability.multidispatch(object-oriented programming) Synonym of function overloading.multidistance(mathematics) An extension of the concept of distance between a pair of points in n-dimensional space.multidistrictInvolving or covering more than one district.multidocumentRelating to more than one document.multidogmaticOf, or involving more than two religions or personal beliefs.multidwellingRelating to more than one dwelling.multielectronContaining multiple electronsmultiemployerOf or pertaining to more than one employer.multiepisodic(especially medical) Comprising more than one episode.multiepitopicInvolving multiple epitopesmultiexchange(chemistry or telecommunications) Involving more than one exchange.multiexposureOf or relating to more than one (photographic) exposure.multiextremal(mathematics) Having multiple extremamultifacilityHaving or relating to more than one facility.multifactoralInvolving multiple factors.multifactoredInvolving multiple factorsmultifamilialRelating to, or affecting multiple generations of a family.multifeaturedHaving many 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more than one kilobase.multikilogramOf more than one kilogram.multikilowattOf more than one kilowatt.multilamellar(biology) Having (or affecting) multiple lamellaemultilaminateHaving many laminae or layers.multilanguageof or pertaining to multiple languagesmultilayeringThe layering of several things or concepts.multileptonicInvolving multiple leptonsmultiletteredHaving many letters (characters of an alphabet).multilevelledAlternative spelling of multileveled.multilicensedHaving more than one licence.multiligamentInvolving multiple ligamentsmultilineallyIn a multilineal manner.multilinearlyIn a multilinear way.multilinguistA speaker of multiple languages; a polyglot.multiliteracyThe ability to be literate in terms of text in media other than papermultiliterateHaving multiliteracy; literate in various different media.multilobulateSynonym of multilobular.multilocalityThe quality of being multilocal.multilocationmultilocationalmultiloculateSynonym of multilocular.multilogistic(mathematics) logistic in multiple waysmultiloquenceThe state or condition of being multiloquent; talkativeness.multiloquious(formal) Synonym of multiloquent.multimagazineOf or pertaining to more than one magazine.multimarginalmarginal in multiple waysmultimaterialOf or relating to more than one material.multimegatonsAn amount of several megatons.multimegawattInvolving more than one megawatt of power.multimemberedHaving more than one member.multimembraneHaving or relating to more than one membrane.multimericityThe condition of being multimericmultimerizingThat forms multimersmultimetallicOf or pertaining to more than one metal.multimetrical(music) Having more than one metre.multimilitaryOf or pertaining to more than one military.multimillionsMultiple millions.multiminicoremultiple minicoresmultimodalismmultimodalitymultimodalityThe quality of being multimodal; employing multiple modes.multimodeness(mathematics) The condition of having or employing multiple modesmultimorphismThe presence of multiple forms simultaneouslymultimortgageOf or relating to more than one mortgage.multimovementOf or pertaining to more than one physical movement.multimurdererA person who commits multiple murders.multimutation(genetics) The presence of multiple mutationsmultinarratorHaving more than one narrator.multinationalOf, or involving more than two nations (externally between countries or internally in a country).multinegative(photography, printing) An array of several negatives to be printed together by photolithographymultineuronalRelating to multiple neuronsmultinitrogen(chemistry) Describing a compound having more than one nitrogen atommultinomiallyIn a multinomial fashion.multinominous(archaic) Having many names or terms.multinucleate(biology) having more than one nucleus; multinuclearmultinutrientConsisting of, or relating to, multiple nutrients.multioccupiedoccupied by multiple families or unrelated peoplemultioffenderInvolving more than one offender.multiorganismRelating to multiple 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puncturesmultipuncture(medicine) Involving more than one puncture.multipurposedSynonym of multipurpose.multiraciallyIn a multiracial manner.multiradiatedAlternative form of multiradiate.multiradicateHaving many roots.multiramifiedVery much ramified; divided into a complicated system or hierarchy.multireaction(chemistry) that involves multiple reactions, typically in which a product of one is a reactant in the nextmultireactivereactive in different waysmultireceiverInvolving more than one receiver.multireceptorRelating to or composed of multiple receptors.multiregionalOf or pertaining to more than one region.multireplicon(genetics) Characterised by multiple repliconsmultiresonantHaving multiple resonancesmultiresponseHaving or concerning multiple responses.multirotation(dated, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry) mutarotationmultisampling(computer graphics) A form of supersampling in which some components of the final image are not fully 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multispecies.multispecimenThat involves multiple specimensmultispectralUsing light with two or more frequencies or frequency ranges.multispectrumHaving or employing multiple spectra.multispicularHaving many spicules.multistandardRelating to, or offering support for, more than one standard.multistrandedComposed of multiple strands.multistrategyFollowing or employing multiple strategiesmultistratousHaving many strata or layers.multistreamedDivided into multiple streams.multistressorRelating to multiple stressorsmultistriated(rare) Alternative form of multistriate.multisyllabic(of a word) Having more than one syllable.multisyllableSynonym of polysyllable.multisymbolicInvolving more than one symbol.multisynapticOf, pertaining to, or using multiple synapses.multisystemicOf, pertaining to or affecting more than one system or organ of the bodymultitacticalEmploying multiple tactics.multitalentedHaving skill or talent in more than one field.multitargetedHaving more than one site, platform, etc. as its target.multitaskable(computing) Capable of being solved or executed using multitasking.multitemplateThat employs multiple templatesmultitemporal(music) Having multiple temposmultitenantedOccupied by more than one tenant.multitendencyOf or relating to more than one political tendency.multiterabytemultiple terabytesmultiterminalHaving, or supporting, multiple terminals (in all senses)multitexturedHaving or seeming to have multiple texturesmultitheisticOf or relating to multitheism.multithreadedConsisting of multiple threads (literal or figurative) woven together.multitrackingmultitrack recordingmultitrillionOf more than two trillions.multitudinarymultitudinousmultitudinismThe principle that the interests of the people generally are more important than those of individualsmultitudinistRelating to multitudinismmultitudinousExisting in multitudes or great numbers; very numerous; innumerable.multiturretedHaving more than one turret.multityrosineHaving multiple tyrosine targetsmultivacuolarHaving or relating to more than one vacuole.multivalencedSynonym of multivalent.multivalentlyIn a multivalent fashion.multivalvularHaving or relating to multiple valves.multivariableHaving, involving, or relating to more than one variable.multivariablyIn a multivariable mannermultivarianceThe condition of being multivariatemultivariatedAlternative form of multivariate.multivascularRelating to, or affecting multiple blood vesselsmultivibrator(electronics) An electronic circuit used to implement a variety of simple two-state systems such as oscillators, timers, and flip-flops.multivibrissaAn array of multiple vibrissaemultivincularHaving or relating to more than one vinculum.multivisceralRelating to multiple parts of the visceramultivitaminsplural of multivitaminmultivocalismThe quality of being multivocal.multivocalityThe quality of being multivocal.multiwaveformOf or relating to more than one waveform.multiwindowedHaving more than one window.multiwormholeInvolving more than one wormhole.mummificationThe preserving of a dead body, by making it into a mummy.mundification(obsolete) The act or operation of cleansing.mundificative(obsolete) cleansingmundificatoryOf or pertaining to cleansingmunicipalidad(government) The governing body of a territory in various Latin American countries.municipalizerOne who municipalizes.murderousnessThe state or condition of being murderous.muriatiferous(chemistry, obsolete) Producing muriatic substances or salt.murmurousnessQuality of being murmurous.muropeptidase(biochemistry) Any peptidase that catalyses the hydrolysis of a muropeptidemurrayazoline(organic chemistry) A particular organic compound found in the leaves of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii).muscarinergicProducing muscarinemusclemanshipthe state or condition of a musclemanmusculofacial(anatomy) Relating to muscles and the face.musculoplegiamuscular paralysismusculoplegicRelating to, or causing musculoplegiamusculospinalOf or relating to muscles and the spinal cord.musculospiral(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the radial nerve (also called the musculospiral nerve)musculotendon(anatomy) A tendon together with its attached muscle.musculotropic(pharmacology) Acting on muscle tissue, particularly with a stimulating effect.musealisationAlternative form of musealization.musealizationThe process of making something suitable for exhibition in a museum; conversion to the status of a museum exhibit.museificationAlternative form of museumification.museographistSynonym of museographer.museumizationThe process of museumizing.musiclessnessAbsence of music.musicographerA writer on musical subjects.musicographicRelating to musicography.musicokinetic(medicine) Employing both music and physical activity.musicologicalOf or pertaining to musicology.musicologistsplural of musicologistmusicotherapymusic therapy; the use of music to improve healthmutagenicallyIn a mutagenic manner.mutasarrifate(historical) Synonym of sanjak: the territory of a mutasarrif.mutasynthesis(biochemistry) The synthesis of analogues of natural products by intercepting the biosynthesis with structural analogs of the natural product's precursors.mutasyntheticRelating to mutasynthesis.mutationisticRelating to mutationismmutatoxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.mutetrahedron(geometry) A regular skew apeirohedron with six hexagons around each vertex, formed by an infinite number of truncated tetrahedron-like cells (specifically, truncated tetrahedra missing their triangle faces, with the resulting triangle-shaped holes joined to form empty spaces in the shape of faceless tetrahedra) in Euclidean 3D space.muttonbirdingThe seasonal harvesting of petrel chicks, especially shearwater species, for food, oil and feathers.mutualisationAlternative spelling of mutualization.mutualizationThe act or process of mutualizing.muzzleloadersplural of muzzleloadermuzzleloadingOf a gun, having ammunition loaded from the front of the barrel where it will exit.mycetogeneticProduced or caused by fungal growth.mycetologicalSynonym of mycological.mycetophagousThat feeds on fungimycoacaricideAny acaricide containing live fungi.mycobacillaryRelating to bacilli associated with fungimycobacterial(medicine) Of or pertaining to mycobacteriamycobacterium(bacteriology) Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.mycocellulose(biochemistry) A form of cellulose, similar to chitin, that forms the membranes of fungimycodiversity(ecology) The diversity of fungi in a particular environment.mycoherbicideAny bioherbicide based on a fungus.mycolipanolic(organic chemistry) Relating to mycolipanolic acid or its derivativesmycologicallyIn terms of, or by means of, mycology.mycoparasiticOf or pertaining to mycoparasitesmycopesticideAny pesticide that contains live fungimycophenolate(pharmacology) Any salt or ester of mycophenolic acid.mycoplasmosisinfection by Mycoplasma bacteriamycoremediateTo use fungi to degrade or sequester environmental contaminants.mycorrhizallyIn a mycorrhizal mannermycotoxicosisPoisoning caused by exposure to mycotoxins.mycotoxigenicThat produces mycotoxinmyelencephalaplural of myelencephalonmyelinisationAlternative form of myelinization.myelinoclasis(biology, medicine, uncommon) Destruction of myelin.myelinopathicRelating to myelinopathy.myelinophagia(pathology) Destruction of myelin (as if eaten away).myeloablationSevere myelosuppressionmyeloablativeOf, pertaining to, or causing myeloablationmyeloblastoidRelating to, or characteristic of myeloblastsmyelofibrosiscollagen deposition by fibroblasts in the bone marrow, whether primary or secondary to other causes such as medication.myelofibroticRelating to myelofibrosis.myelokathexis(pathology) A disease of the blood characterised by chronic leukopenia and neutropeniamyeloleukemia(pathology) myeloid leukemia (having abnormal cell derived from myelopoietic tissue)myeloleukemicRelating to myeloleukemiamyelomonocyte(biology) A monocyte that is in the process of developing into a granulocyte.myelophthisicRelating to myelophthisis.myelophthisismyelophthisic anemia, a severe anemia found in some people with diseases that affect the bone marrow by fibrosis, tumors or granulomas and hence displace the hemopoietic bone-marrow tissue into the peripheral bloodmyelosuppressTo undergo myelosuppressionmyelosyphilis(medicine, archaic) Syphilis of the spinal cord: a form of neurosyphilis (today the diagnosis would be neurosyphilis, as the implication that the rest of the central nervous system is spared is baseless).myelotoxicityThe condition or degree of being myelotoxic.myliobatiformAny batoid of the order MyliobatiformesmymecophilousMisspelling of myrmecophilous.myoanatomical(anatomy) Relating to myoanatomymyoangiogenicRelating to myoangiogenesismyoblastocyte(cytology, embryology) A blastocyte derived from a myoblastmyocardializeTo cause or to undergo myocardialization.myocardiocyteAny of the cells that make up the myocardium.myocontrolledcontrolled by a musclemyocytopathiccytopathic to myocytesmyodystrophicRelating to myodystrophymyoelectricalRelating to myoelectricity.myoenteropexyFixation of the muscular layer of the intestine to surrounding tissues.myoepicardial(anatomy) Relating to the muscular tissue of the epicardiummyoepithelialOf or pertaining to the myoepitheliummyoepitheliumA group of cells usually found in glandular epithelium as a thin layer above the basement membrane but generally beneath the luminal cellsmyofibrillaryRelating to the myofibrils; myofibrillar.myofibroblast(cytology) A cell that is intermediate between a fibroblast and smooth musclemyofibrogenicRelating to the generation of myofibermyofunctionalRelating to muscle function.myoglobinemia(hematology, pathology) Presence of myoglobin in the blood or (usually, more specifically) excessive myoglobin in the blood, as occurs in rhabdomyolysis or various other conditions.myoglobinemicHaving or relating to myoglobinemia.myoglobinuriaThe presence of more than trace amounts of myoglobin in the urine, usually associated with rhabdomyolysis or muscle destruction.myoglobinuricRelating to myoglobinuria.myohemoglobin(biochemistry) A form of hemoglobin associated with muscle tissuemyoinhibitingSynonym of myoinhibitory.myoinhibitoryThat inhibits the action of musclesmyopathologic(pathology) Relating to myopathiesmyopericytomaA tumor characterized by the abnormal growth of myopericytes.myoperiosteal(anatomy) Relating to muscle and periosteummyoprogenitorDescribing cells that develop into muscle cellsmyoprotectionThe protection of muscle tissue from damage.myoprotectiveThat protects muscle tissue from damagemyoregulation(physiology) The regulation of muscle activitymyoregulatoryRelating to myoregulationmyorelaxationThe relaxation of the muscles.myosonographyUltrasonography of the muscles.myostimulatorA device used in myostimulationmyosuppressinAny of a family of peptide agonists that inhibit the action of muscles (especially of arthropods)myotonometricRelating to myotonometrymyotraumatism(pathology) traumatic injury to musclemyriapodologyThe scientific study of myriapods.myringoplasty(surgery) The closure of the perforation of pars tensa of the tympanic membranemyristolationMisspelling of myristoylation.myristoylatedSubject to myristoylationmyristylation(chemistry) The reaction of a substance with myristic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more myristyl groups into a substancemyrmecologistOne who studies ants.myrmecomorphyThe mimicry of ants by other organisms.myrmecophagid(zoology) Any anteater in the family MyrmecophagidaemyrmecophilicExhibiting or relating to myrmecophily.myrmecophobiaThe fear of ants.myrmecophyticOf or relating to myrmecophytes.myrmecosphereThe domain of soil inhabited by antsmyrmecotrophy(biology) feeding on antsmyrmeleontoid(entomology) A lacewing in the superfamily Myrmeleontoidea.mysteriosophyDoctrine and knowledge pertaining to secrets and mysterymystificationThe act of mystifying or the condition of being mystified.mythicisationAlternative form of mythicization.mythicizationconversion into a myth or legendmythicoritualRelating to myth and ritual.mythificationConversion into a myth.mythistoricalOf or relating to mythistory.mythographiesplural of mythographymythographistSynonym of mythographer.mythohistoricSynonym of mythohistorical.mythologizersplural of mythologizermythologizingpresent participle and gerund of mythologizemythomaniacalAfflicted with mythomania.mythopoetical(mythology) Pertaining to the creation of myths; pertaining to mythopoiesis.myxobacterialRelating to the myxobacteriamyxobacterium(biology) Any of many gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria, of the phylum Myxobacteria, that form colonies of slime.myxochondroid(histopathology, medicine) Of or pertaining to a myxochondroma; myxochondromatous.myxochondromaAn unusual benign tumor of cartilaginous skeletal tissues (bones, ligaments, and tendons) that is a type of chondroma with myxoid (mucoid) degeneration of chondrocytes.myxodermosideA particular steroid glycoside.myxodiasporic(biology) Relating to myxodiasporymyxoedematousAlternative form of myxedematous.myxopapillary(pathology) Having papillary elements in a myxoid backgroundmyxosporidianAny member of the Myxosporidia.
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