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pachychoroidal(pathology) That involves excessive choroid thickeningpachydactylous(zoology) Having thick digits.pachydermatousOf or relating to the pachyderms.pachymeningeal(anatomy) Relating to the thick part of the meningespacificatinglyIn a pacificating manner; in a peacemaking way.pacifisticallyIn a pacifistic manner; in the manner of a pacifist.packageabilityThe quality or state of being packageable.paddleboardingA water sport in which participants are propelled by a swimming motion using their arms while lying or kneeling on a paddleboard or surfboard in the oceanpaedagogicallyAlternative spelling of pedagogically.paediatriciansplural of paediatricianpaedomorphosisAlternative form of pedomorphosis.paganisticallyIn a paganistic manner.palaeanthropicAlternative form of paleoanthropic.palaeobiologicOf or pertaining to palaeobiology.palaeobotanistAlternative spelling of paleobotanist.palaeocastoridAny extinct prehistoric beaver of the genus †Palaeocastor.palaeoclimaticAlternative spelling of paleoclimatic.palaeodrainageA system of drainage channels cut by an ancient riverpalaeoecologicAlternative form of paleoecologic.palaeoeconomicAlternative form of paleoeconomic.palaeoendemismAlternative form of paleoendemism.palaeoethologyAlternative form of paleoethology.palaeogeneticsAlternative form of paleogenetics.palaeogenomicsThe study of ancient genomes, especially those of extinct organismspalaeogeologicAlternative form of paleogeologic.palaeognathousAlternative form of paleognathous.palaeographersplural of palaeographerpalaeographist(now rare) palaeographerpalaeolatitudeBritish standard spelling of paleolatitude.palaeomagnetic(UK, geology) Of or pertaining to palaeomagnetismpalaeomobilitymobility (of organisms) in prehistoric timespalaeomodelingThe modeling of organism distributions in prehistoric timespalaeontologic(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of paleontologic.palaeopedologyAlternative spelling of paleopedology.palaeopositionAlternative form of paleoposition.palaeopulmonicAlternative form of paleopulmonic.palaeorainfallAlternative form of paleorainfall.palaeoregolithancient regolithpalaeosalinity(countable) The salinity of the seas in the geologic pastpalaeoscenarioAn ancient scenario (possible series of events in prehistory)palaeoscolecidAn extinct ecdysozoan worm of the class Palaeoscolecid.palaeosedimentAlternative form of paleosediment.palaeotectonicAlternative form of paleotectonic.palaeothalamus(anatomy, obsolete) The anterior and central part of the thalamus.palaeotropical(biology, geography) Occurring in tropical Africa and Asia, i.e. the tropics of the Old World.palaeoxylology(sciences) the study of fossil wood, whether petrified or notpalaeozoologicAlternative form of paleozoologic.palaetiologist(archaic) Someone versed in palaetiology.palatalisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of palatalization.palatalization(phonology, countable) An instance of pronunciation in which a sound is palatalized.palatoalveolarOf or pertaining to the palate and alveoluspalatoquadrate(biology) The dorsal part of the mandibular arch in some fishpaleencephalonAlternative form of paleoencephalon.paleoaltimetryThe determination of land elevation in the past.paleoanthropicof or pertaining to early forms of fossil humans, as NeanderthalpaleoastronomyThe relationship of information about the sky to historical records; a fusion discipline between paleontology and astronomy.paleobehaviourThe behaviour of a prehistoric animalpaleobiologistA biologist whose speciality is paleobiologypaleobotanicalOf or pertaining to paleobotany.paleobotanistsplural of paleobotanistpaleocarbonateAncient carbonate, especially in ancient waterwayspaleochemistryThe study of the chemical composition of ancient materials or environments.paleochristianDescribing the early Christian church, its people, architecture and culture, etc.paleoclassical(physics) Describing any attempt at a classical interpretation of a quantum system or effectpaleocommunitya prehistoric communitypaleocontinentA continent that existed in the geological past.paleodiversityAlternative spelling of palaeodiversity.paleodosimetryThe dosimetry of ancient rocks.paleoecologistAn ecologist whose speciality is paleoecologypaleoecosystemAn ancient ecosystempaleoelevation(geology) Elevation (of land) that occurred in the geological past.paleoethnologyThe ethnology of cultures from past times.paleoevolutionAncient evolutionpaleofloristicRelating to paleofloristics.paleogeographyAlternative spelling of palaeogeography.paleogeologistA person in the field of paleogeology.paleographicalAlternative form of paleographic.paleohexaploid(genetics) Describing ancient hexaploid organisms that originated as a result of paleopolyploidypaleohistologyhistology of ancient tissuepaleohydraulicRelating to past hydraulic or water flow conditions.paleohydrologyAlternative form of palaeohydrology.paleoichnology(paleontology) A branch of ichnology concerned with the study of trace fossils preserved in ancient rocks.paleoindicatorevidence for an ancient eventpaleointensity(geology) The intensity of geomagnetism at a given location at a particular time in the geologic pastpaleolandscapeA landscape as it was in ancient timespaleolimnologyThe study of the paleoenvironments of inland bodies of waterpaleolongitude(geology, paleontology) The former longitude of a particular geologic formation at a time in the geologic past, often specifically the time of formationpaleomagneticsThe study of paleomagnetismpaleomagnetism(geology) The study of the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic field as it has changed over geologic time.paleomagnetistA scientist whose speciality is paleomagnetismpaleomammalianOf or relating to those structures of the brain's limbic system that (according to the triune brain model) arose early in mammalian evolution and were responsible for the motivation and emotion involved in feeding, reproductive behavior, and parental behavior.paleomammalogyAlternative form of palaeomammalogy.paleonemerteanAlternative form of palaeonemertean.paleoneurologyThe study of the nervous systems of extinct animalspaleonisciformAlternative form of palaeonisciform.paleontographyAlternative form of palaeontography.paleontologistOne who studies paleontology.paleonutritionThe study of dietary nutrition in ancient or primitive peoples.paleoorthodoxyAlternative form of paleo-orthodoxy.paleopathologyThe study of ancient diseases.paleophycologyThe branch of paleontology that deals with fossil algaepaleophytologySynonym of paleobotanypaleopolyploid(genetics) That became polyploid in the distant pastpaleoproteomicRelating to paleoproteomes or to paleoproteomicspaleoradiologyThe use of modern radiological techniques to study ancient remains and artifacts.paleoshorelineAlternative spelling of palaeoshoreline.paleostructure(geology) ancient structurepaleotemperateThat was temperate in prehistoric timespaleovolcanismprehistoric volcanismpaleozoologistAny zoologist whose speciality is paleozoologypalichthyologyAlternative form of palaeoichthyology.palimpsestuousPertaining to the textual relationality of a palimpsest; referential to earlier works or self-referential between several meanings of a single text.palindromicityThe state or quality of being palindromic.palladiumizingpresent participle and gerund of palladiumizepallidoluysian(anatomy) Relating to the corpus pallidus and the corpus Luysiipalmarolateral(anatomy) Relating to the side of the palmpalmatipartite(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend over half-way toward the petiole.palmitoleamide(organic chemistry) The amide of palmitoleic acidpalmitoylation(organic chemistry) modification by reaction with a palmitoyl grouppaludificationThe formation or expansion of swamp or bog.palymitoylated(organic chemistry) That has been reacted with palmitic acidpamphleteeringThe printing and distribution of pamphlets, especially as propaganda.panasqueiraite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and phosphorus.pancentromeric(genetics) Sensitive to both centromere-positive (aneugenic) and centromere-negative (clastogenic) eventspancognitivismThe belief that all matter possesses or is capable of cognition in some form.pancolonoscopycolonoscopy of the entire colonpancontinentalAcross all continents.pancoronavirusRelating to all coronaviruses.pancratistatin(organic chemistry) The compound (1R,2S,3S,4S,4aR,11bR)-1,2,3,4,7-pentahydroxy-2,3,4,4a,5,11b-hexahydro-1H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-j]phenanthridin-6-onepancreatectomy(surgery) The procedure to remove part or all of the pancreas.pancreaticallyBy means of the pancreaspancreatitidesplural of pancreatitispancreatogenicThat is caused by a pancreatic function or conditionpancreatopathyA disease of the pancreas.pancreatoscopyendoscopy of the pancreatic ductpancryptodiranSynonym of cryptodiran.pancytokeratinA mixture of monoclonal antibodies that reacts with all cytokeratinspancytoplasmic(cytology) Relating to all the cytoplasmic components of a cellpandeisticallyin a pandeistic mannerpanderichthyid(zoology) Any of several prehistoric fish of the family Panderichthyidaepandiatonicism(music) pandiatonic compositionpandimensionalOf or pertaining to all dimensions of reality.panegyrizationPraise, exultation.panendothelialRelating to all types of endothelial cellpanenteroviralRelating to all enterovirusespanenterovirusRelating to all species of enteroviruspangenomicallyIn a pangenomic mannerpangenotypicalAlternative form of pangenotypic.pangeometricalRelating to pangeometry.panicmongeringSynonym of scaremongering.panidiomorphic(geology) Having a completely idiomorphic structure.panleucopaeniaAlternative form of panleukopenia.panleukopaeniaAlternative spelling of panleukopenia.panniculectomyThe surgical removal of panniculus, or fatty tissue.panphotometric(botany, of leaves) Adjusting position to absorb diffuse light, either avoiding direct sunlight or also absorbing itpanromanticism(neologism) The state of being panromantic, i.e. romantically attracted to people regardless of genders.pansensitivityThe quality of being pansensitive.pansinusopathyAny disease that affects all of the paranasal sinusespansusceptiblesusceptible to many different infectionspantagraphicalAlternative form of pantographic.pantelegraphicRelating to the pantelegraph.panterritorialRelating to most, if not all, relevant territoriespantisocratistOne who favours or supports the theory of a pantisocracy.pantographicalAlternative form of pantographic.pantomimicallyIn a pantomimic manner.pantophthalmid(zoology) Any fly of the family Pantophthalmidae.pantostomatous(biology) Able to ingest food at any point on the surface of the body.pantothenamide(organic chemistry) Any amide of pantothenic acidpantoyllactone(organic chemistry) The lactone of pantoic acid.papilionaceous(figurative) Like a butterfly; showy; capricious.papillogenesisThe formation of papillaepapillomacular(anatomy) Relating to the papilla and macula of the eye.papillomatosis(pathology) the presence of papillomaspapillomatoticRelating to papillomatosis.papillomaviralRelating to papillomavirus.papillomavirus(virology) Any of various viruses that cause warts.papillotubularSynonym of tubulopapillary.papulopustular(medicine) Characterized by papules and pustules.papulosquamousBoth papular and squamouspapyriflavonolAny of a group of prenylated flavonol, isolated from the bark of paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera), that inhibits anaphylaxis.parabioticallyIn a parabiotic mannerparabolizationConversion to parabolic formparabronchitis(pathology) inflammation of the parabronchiumparacalliopiid(zoology) Any amphipod in the family Paracalliopiidae.paracellularlyIn a paracellular fashion.paracerebellarAcross or throughout the cerebellumparacharmonium(particle physics) The form of charmonium in which the spins of the two quarks align oppositely.parachlamydialRelating to bacteria of the genus Parachlamydia or family Parachlamydiaceaeparachloralose(organic chemistry) A toxic isomer of chloralose with IUPAC name (1R)-1-[(2S,3aR,5R,6S,6aR)-6-hydroxy-2-(trichloromethyl)-3a,5,6,6a-tetrahydrofuro[2,3-d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl]ethane-1,2-diolparachromatismPartial colour blindness (a mild defect in colour vision)parachronisticBelonging to an earlier time; too old to be used; primitive; out of date.parachrysotile(mineralogy) An orthorhombic polytype of chrysotile.paraclinicallyIn a paraclinical mannerparacoccidioidRelating to or composed of fungi of the genus Paracoccidioides.paraconformity(geology) A type of unconformity in which strata are parallel; there is no apparent erosion and the unconformity surface resembles a simple bedding plane.paraconsistent(logic) Dealing with contradictions in a discriminating way, in order to avoid acceptance of one from entailing acceptance of all contradictions.paracontrolled(mathematics) Pertaining to a paracontrolled distribution.paracopulatory(biology) Designating female animal behaviour that stimulates a male to initiate sexual intercourse.paracoquimbite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral light violet mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur.paracryptodireAlternative form of paracryptodiran.paracyclophane(organic chemistry) Any cyclophane in which the aliphatic bridge connects the 1,4 (para) positions of the benzene ringparadigmaticalAlternative form of paradigmatic.paradigmatizedsimple past and past participle of paradigmatizeparadiorthosis(rhetoric) A false correction.paradiplomaticNot based on textual evidence aloneparadisaicallyIn a paradisaical manner.paradisiacallyIn a paradisiac way.paradoxicalityThe quality of being paradoxical.paradoxographyA type of classical literature dealing with the occurrence of abnormal or inexplicable phenomena of the natural or human world.paradoxologistOne who studies paradoxes.paraeneticallyAlternative form of parenetically.paraepiglotticOver, or beyond the epiglottisparaesophagealAcross the esophagusparafascicular(anatomy) posterior to the intralaminar nuclei of the thalamusparafilariasisinfection with Parafilaria parasitesparafollicular(anatomy) Near a follicle; applied to certain cells, adjacent to the thyroid follicles, that produce and secrete calcitonin.parafunctionalRelated to a parafunction (abnormal body movement).paragangliomasplural of paragangliomaparaganglionicRelating to paraganglia.paragonimiasisA food-borne parasitic infection caused by the lung fluke, most commonly Paragonimus westermani, in humans usually spread by ingestion of raw or undercooked freshwater crabs or crayfishes.paragrammatismThe confused or incomplete use of grammatical structures, found in certain forms of speech disturbance.paragrammatist(archaic) A punster, someone who makes puns.parahaplogroup(genetics) A paraphyletic haplogroup.parahemophiliaProaccelerin deficiency.paraherquamideAny of a class of mycotoxins obtained from Penicillium simplicissimumparainfectiousOf or relating to parainfection.parainfluenzalOf or relating to parainfluenza.parajamesonite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic gray mineral containing antimony, iron, lead, and sulfur.parajournalismThe deceptive use of journalistic style and presentation to publish falsehoods.parajournalistOne who takes part in parajournalism.parajunctionalOn opposite sides of a junctionparakeldyshite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.paralacydoniidAny polychaete worm of the family ParalacydoniidaeparalambdacismInability to pronounce the letter L, lambdacism.paralaurionite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.paralinguisticOf or pertaining to, or communicated through, paralanguage; of or pertaining to paralinguistics.paraliteratureLiterature not thought of as literary, usually including comics, most genre fiction (such as fantasy and sci-fi), and pulp fiction.paraliturgical(Christianity) Not part of the official liturgical canonparallelepiped(geometry) A solid figure, having six faces, all parallelograms, all opposite faces being similar and parallel.parallelisableAlternative form of parallelizable.parallelizableAble to be made parallel.parallelogramsplural of parallelogramparallelomaniaExcessive enthusiasm for finding similarities between texts.parallelometerA tool used in dental laboratories to survey models, design prostheses, and assemble attachments accurately.parallelopipedAlternative form of parallelepiped.parallepipedalMisspelling of parallelepipedal.paralligatorid(zoology) Any extinct neosuchian crocodyliform in the family ParalligatoridaeparamacellodidAny extinct scincomorph lizard of the family Paramacellodidaeparamelaconite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal black mineral containing copper and oxygen.paramembranousBeyond a membraneparamesonephicMisspelling of paramesonephric.parameterizingpresent participle and gerund of parameterizeparamethadioneAn oxazolidinedione anticonvulsant.parametrectomy(surgery) Removal of the all or part of the parametriumparametricallyIn a parametric mannerparametrisableAlternative form of parametrizable.parametrizableThat can be parametrizedparamilitariesplural of paramilitaryparamilitarilyIn a paramilitary manner.paramilitarismThe use of a paramilitary force.paramilitaristA supporter of paramilitarism.paramilitarizeTo change to a paramilitary system.paraminophenol(organic chemistry) An organic compound with the chemical formula H₂NC₆H₄OH, used as a developer for black-and-white film.paramiographer(rare) A collector or writer of proverbs.paramodulation(logic) A technique for reasoning on sets of clauses where the predicate symbol is equality.paramutabilityThe condition of being paramutableparanaesthesia(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of paranesthesia.paraneoplastic(medicine) associated with, but only indirectly related to, a tumor, as for example the endocrine or immunologic effects rather than the mass effect.paranormalnessThe quality of condition of being paranormal.paraophthalmicAbove the eyesparaoptometric(US) A person who assists an optometristparapancreatic(anatomy) Located close to the pancreas.parapeduncularAdjacent to a peduncleparaperigonium(botany) An anomalous secondary outgrowth of the perianthal meristem with ramifying vasculature.paraperitonealLocated near the peritoneum.paraphalangealOpposite / Beyond a phalangeparapharingealMisspelling of parapharyngeal.parapharyngeal(anatomy) Beyond the pharynxparaphenomenalBeyond ordinary phenomena; supernatural or paranormal.paraphernalianRelating to paraphernalia.paraphilicallyIn a paraphilic manner.paraphosphoric(inorganic chemistry, obsolete) pyrophosphoricparaphraseableAlternative spelling of paraphrasable.paraphrasticalAlternative form of paraphrastic.parapierrotite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic black mineral containing antimony, arsenic, sulfur, and thallium.paraprosdokian(rhetoric) A figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part.parapsychologyThe study of alleged paranormal phenomena; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts.paraquarkonium(particle physics) An antiparallel form of orthoquarkonium.pararetroviralRelating to a pararetroviruspararetrovirusAny of several reverse transcribing viruses that replicate through an RNA intermediatepararobertsite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.pararosaniline(organic chemistry) A basic magenta dye having a triphenylmethane structure.parasagittallyIn a parasagittal directionparascientificRelating to, or involving, parascience.parasequentialnot in the intended order.parasibirskite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic white mineral containing boron, calcium, hydrogen, and oxygen.parasinusoidal(anatomy) Over or beyond a sinusoidparasitisationAlternative spelling of parasitization.parasitistaticThat halts the increase of parasite numbersparasitizationInfestation by a parasite.parasitofaunalRelating to parasitofauna.parasitologistA person who works in, or is an expert in, parasitology.parasitophobiaA morbid fear of becoming infested with parasites.parasitostaticAlternative form of parasitistatic.parasphenoidal(anatomy) Relating to the parasphenoid (bone)parastatistics(quantum mechanics) Any of several proposed statistics that are alternatives to the standard onesparastratotype(geology) A stratotype designated by the original author alongside the holostratotype as an additional example of a stratigraphic unit.parasymphyseal(anatomy) Beyond the symphysisparasymphysialMisspelling of parasymphyseal.parasymplesite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.parasynonymous(linguistics) Having common meaning. More specifically, terms (words or phrases) T and T′ are parasynonyms if:parasyphilitic(medicine, archaic) Having or relating to parasyphilis.paratabulationThe pattern of antapical and ventral plates of a dinoflagellate.paratacticallyIn terms of or by means of parataxis.parataxonomistA less-qualified or junior taxonomistparatesticular(pathology) Throughout the testiclesparatextualityThe quality of being paratextual.paratheatricalRelating to paratheater.parathelphusid(zoology) Any crab in the family Parathelphusidae.paratheticallyIn terms of, or by means of, parathesis.parathyroidism(pathology) disease of the parathyroid glandsparatrabecularAround a trabeculaparatransgenicparatransgeneticparatriathleteAn athlete who takes part in the paratriathlon.paratrigeminalNear the trigeminal nerveparavascularlyIn a paravascular mannerparavestibular(anatomy) Across a vestibuleparavirtualize(computing) To modify an operating system or software driver to allow paravirtualization.parcellizationfragmentation; subdivisionpardonablenessThe quality or state of being pardonable.parelectronomy(biology, archaic) A condition of the muscles induced by exposure to severe cold, in which the electrical action of the muscle is reversed.paremiographerAlternative form of parœmiographer.paremiographicOf or relating to paremiography.paremiologicalRelating to the study of proverbs.parenchymatous(anatomy, zoology) Consisting of or pertaining to parenchyma; parenchymal.parenthesizingpresent participle and gerund of parenthesizeparentlessnessThe state or condition of being parentless (not having a (living) parent (i.e., a father or mother)).parethoxycaine(pharmacology) An anesthetic drug.parietobasilarparietal and basilarparietocentral(anatomy) parietal and centralparietofrontal(anatomy) parietal and frontalparietoinsularrelating to the parietal and insular lobes of the brainparietomastoid(anatomy) Relating to the parietal bone and the mastoid boneparietopontine(anatomy) parietal and pontineparisyllabicalAlternative form of parisyllabic.parliamentlikeResembling or characteristic of a parliament.parochialisticExhibiting parochialism; parochial.parodisticallyIn a parodistic manner.parodontopathy(pathology) disease of the gums and other supportive tissue of the teethparoemiographyAlternative form of paremiography.paroemiologistAlternative form of paremiologist.paronomasticalAlternative form of paronomastic.parotidomegaly(medicine) Parotid gland enlargement.paroxypropioneThe antigonadotropin 4'-hydroxypropiophenoneparsimoniouslyIn a parsimonious manner.parthenocarpicExhibiting or relating to parthenocarpy.parthenogenousExhibiting or relating to parthenogenesis.parthenophiliaSexual attraction towards girls in late adolescence.parthenophilicHaving a hebephilic or ephebophilic attraction to girls.parthenophobiaan irrational fear of girls, especially virginspartializationThe act, or the result, of partializingparticipationsplural of participationparticipatress(archaic) A female participant.participialityThe quality of being participial.participialize(grammar, transitive) To form into, or put in the form of, a participle.particleboardsplural of particleboardparticularisedsimple past and past participle of particulariseparticularismsplural of particularismparticularistsplural of particularistparticularizedsimple past and past participle of particularizeparticularizerOne who particularizes.particularizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of particularizeparticularment(obsolete) A particularity or detail.particularnessQuality of being particular.partridgeberryAny of various plants, including:parturifacient(medicine) A medicine tending to cause parturition, or to give relief in childbirth.parvicursorineAny dinosaur of the subfamily ParvicursorinaeparylenizationTreatment of a surface with paryleneparyphoplasmicRelating to paryphoplasmpassementeriesplural of passementeriepassionatenessThe condition of being passionate.pasteurellosis(pathology) Any disease caused by infection with bacteria of the genus Pasteurella.pasteurisation(British spelling) Heat-treatment of a perishable food to destroy heat-sensitive vegetative cells followed by immediate cooling to limit growth of the surviving cells and germination of spores.pasteurizationAlternative spelling of pasteurisation.pastorlessnessAbsence of a pastor.patagornithineAny extinct bird of the phorusrhacid subfamily PatagornithinaepataphysicallyIn a pataphysical manner.patellofemoral(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the patella and the femur.patentometricsThe statistical analysis of patentspathbreakinglyIn a pathbreaking or pioneering manner.pathematicallyIn a pathematic manner.pathenogenesisMisspelling of parthenogenesis.pathenogeneticMisspelling of parthenogenetic.patheticalnessQuality of being pathetical.pathoanatomistOne who works in the field of pathoanatomy.pathoantigenicRelating to, or caused by a pathoantigenpathobiologistOne who studies pathobiology.pathoetiologicAlternative form of pathoetiological.pathogeneticalpathogenic and geneticpathogenicallyIn a pathogenic manner.pathogeography(pathology, geography) The geography of diseasepathognomonicsThe study of characteristic indications (pathognomonic signs) of particular diseases.pathographicalAlternative form of pathographic.pathohistologySynonym of histopathology.pathologicallyIn a pathological manner.pathomechanics(pathology, anatomy) The mechanics of misplaced or damaged bones, tendons etc, especially of misaligned vertebraepathomechanism(pathology) pathological mechanism; the mechanism by which a pathological condition occurspathomolecular(pathology, biochemistry) Describing the molecular (biochemical) origins of diseasepathomorphosis(pathology) The morphosis of diseasepathophenotype(pathology) A phenotype associated with a particular diseasepathotypicallyWith reference to pathotypespatresfamiliasplural of paterfamiliaspatriarchalismThe quality of being patriarchal.patriarchalistA supporter of patriarchalism.patriarchalize(transitive) To make patriarchal.patrilaterallyIn a patrilateral manner.patrilinealismThe patrilineal system.patrilineality(uncountable, anthropology) The condition of being patrilineal.patrilinearityThe condition of being patrilinearpatrimonialismA political system in which all power flows from the leader.patrimonialityThe quality of being patrimonial.patriotizationThe act of becoming patriotic.patrivirilocalpatrilocal and virilocalpatrocladisticRelating to patrocladistics.patrocladogram(genetics) A patristic cladogram.patronymicallyIn the form of a patronymic.patternabilityThe quality of being patternable.pauciarthriticHaving or relating to pauciarthritis.pauciarthritisArthritis affecting only a few joints.pauciarticular(pathology) That affects few joints of the body.paucibaciliaryMisspelling of paucibacillary.paucibacillaryHaving few bacillipaucibacterialContaining few bacteriapauciclonalityThe condition of being pauciclonalpauciloquentlyIn a pauciloquent manner; using few words.paucimicrobialContaining few microbespaurometabolicSynonym of paurometabolous.peacemongering(derogatory) Behaviour of a peacemonger; irrational pacifism.peacockishnessThe quality of being peacockish.peasantisation(UK) Alternative form of peasantization.peasantizationThe process of creating a peasant class involved in small-scale agrarian practices.pectenoxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.pectinesterase(biochemistry) A ubiquitous cell-wall-associated enzyme that presents several isoforms that facilitate plant cell wall modification and subsequent breakdown, found in all higher plants as well as in some bacteria and fungipectobacteriumAny bacterium of the genus Pectobacteriumpectocellulose(obsolete, biochemistry) A form of cellulose once thought to be a component of pectin.pectoriloquial(rare) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, pectoriloquy.pectoriloquismpectoriloquypectoriloquouspectoriloquialpedabarographyMisspelling of pedobarography.pedanticalnessThe quality of being pedantical.pederasticallyIn a pederastic manner.pedestrianisedsimple past and past participle of pedestrianisepedestrianisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of pedestrianisepedestrianizedsimple past and past participle of pedestrianizepedestriannessThe quality of being pedestrian.pediculicidityThe condition of being pediculicidalpediculophobiaA morbid fear of lice.pedobarographyThe study of the pressure between parts of the bottom of the foot and the surface that it moves onpedoecologicalRelating to pedoecology.pedogeographicRelating to pedogeography.pedogeologicalPertaining to the geology of soil and till.pedohebephilia(sexology) Primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent and pubescent children by an adult.pedohebephilic(in psychiatry) Of, related to, or having pedohebephilia.pedometricallyBy means of a pedometer.pedomorphology(soil science) The morphology of soilpedophilicallyIn a pedophilic manner.pedophilophobe(rare, American spelling) One who fears or hates pedophiles.pedopsychiatryThe branch of psychiatry that treats children and adolescents.pedopsychologyAlternative spelling of paedopsychology.pegbovigrastimA recombinant form of a material that stimulates the production of granulocytes (in cows)pejorativenessThe quality of being pejorative.pelecorhynchid(zoology) Any fly of the family Pelecorhynchidae.pelviabdominal(anatomy) Relating to pelvis and abdomen.penetrablenessThe quality of being penetrable.penicillinasesplural of penicillinasepenitentiariesplural of penitentiarypennatulaceous(zoology) Belonging to the Pennatulacea.penninervationThe quality of being penninerved.pentaaluminium(chemistry, in combination) Five atoms of aluminium in a chemical compound.pentabarbitoneMisspelling of pentobarbitone.pentabothropicRelating to, or active against five species of Bothrops viperspentacarbonate(chemistry) Any compound containing five carbonate groups in each molecule or unit cellpentacephalousHaving five heads.pentachromaticRelative to pentachromacypentacosadiene(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomeric forms of an unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having 25 carbon atoms and two double bondspentacuspidateHaving five cuspspentadactylismpentadactylypentadactyloid(anatomy) Having the form of, or a structure modified from, a pentadactyl limb; having an underlying structure that is a limb with five digits (although these may be fused or only exist in vestigial form).pentadecagonalHaving the form of a pentadecagonpentadecamericOf or pertaining to a pentadecamerpentadecanoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of pentadecanoic acid.pentadecaoxide(inorganic chemistry) Any oxide containing fifteen atoms of oxygen per molecule, O₁₅.pentadecathlonA sporting event consisting of fifteen different sports or contests.pentadecenoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of pentadecenoic acidpentaglucoside(organic chemistry) A glucoside containing five glucose unitspentaglutamate(organic chemistry) Any compound (typically an ester) that has five glutamate groupspentagrammaticPentagrammic.pentahistidine(biochemistry) Five consecutive histidine amino-acids in a peptide or protein; the equivalent repeats in a nucleic acid or genepentahydroxide(chemistry) Any hydroxide having five hydroxyl groups.pentalophodont(of an animal's molar teeth) Having five ridgespentamagnesium(chemistry, especially in combination) Five magnesium atoms in a molecule.pentamanganese(chemistry, in combination) Five atoms of manganese in a chemical compound.pentamethylene(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Five methylene groups in a moleculepentamolybdate(inorganic chemistry) The polymeric anion composed of Mo₅O₁₆²⁻ clusters; any salt containing this anionpentanedithiol(organic chemistry) Any of many isomeric dithiols derived from pentane, but especially 1,5-pentanedithiol that has several industrial applicationspentapalladium(chemistry, in combination) Five palladium atoms or ions in a compound (Pd₅).pentapeptidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a pentapeptidepentaphosphate(chemistry) A compound having five phosphate groupspentaphosphide(inorganic chemistry) Any phosphide containing five phosphorus atomspentaporphyrin(organic chemistry) A complex of five porphyrin groupspentapotassium(inorganic chemistry, in combination) Five potassium ions in a compoundpentaprismaticIn the form of a pentaprism.pentaradialitypentaradial symmetrypentaresistant(medicine) resistant to five different drugs (typically to antibiotics)pentaspherical(mathematics) Relating to the pentaspherepentastomiasisdisease caused by Pentastomida parasitespentastrontium(chemistry, in combination) Five strontium atoms or ions in a compound (Sr₅).pentatelluride(inorganic chemistry) Any compound having five telluride ionspentathiophene(organic chemistry) An oligomer of thiophene (containing five units) that is used to image protein aggregatespentatonically(music) In a pentatonic manner; using a pentatonic scalepentavigesimalquinary-vigesimal (based upon both the numbers five and twenty).pentecostalistAlternative letter-case form of Pentecostalist.penthrichloralA sedative and hypnotic drug.pentobarbitonepentobarbital (sodium salt)pentoxifylline(pharmacology) A xanthine derivative used to treat vascular dementia and intermittent claudication resulting from obstructed arteries in the limbs.pentoxyfyllineMisspelling of pentoxifylline.peoplelessnessLack of people.peoplewatchingThe act or habit of observing people and their behavior as a recreational activity.peppermintlikeResembling or characteristic of peppermint.peptidogenesis(biochemistry) The biogenesis of peptidespeptidogenomicRelating to peptidogenomics.peptidolactone(organic chemistry) Any lactone derived from hydroxy derivatives of amino acids.peptidomimetic(biochemistry) A small protein-like chain designed to mimic a peptide, but with altered chemical properties.peptidomimicry(organic chemistry) The mimicking of the structure and function of a peptide by means of another oligomerpeptidylprolyl(biochemistry) Designating prolyl residues within proteinsperacetylation(organic chemistry) acetylation in which all available sites are acetylatedpercarburetted(chemistry, obsolete) Combined with a relatively large amount of carbon.perceivabilityThe condition of being perceivableperceivingnessThe quality of being perceiving.percentagewiseIn terms of, or as regards, a percentage.percentilation(statistics) The division of a distribution into percentilespercentromericMisspelling of pericentromeric.perceptibilityThe condition, quality, or state of being perceptible.perceptionallyBy means of perceptionperceptivenessThe state of being perceptive; acumen, discernment, insightperceptualnessThe quality of being perceptual.perceptuomotor(physiology) Describing the movement of a limb in response to a perception; especially describing the ability to reach towards an object that is being looked atpercontatorial(obsolete) Given to or characterised by the asking of questions, especially open-ended ones (percontations).percussionallyIn terms of, or by means of, percussion.percussivenessThe state or property of being percussive.percutaneouslyIn a percutaneous way; through the skin.perdeuterationdeuteration in which all (or all significant) hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuteriumperdurablenessThe quality of being perdurable.peregrinationsplural of peregrinationperemptorinessThe quality of being peremptoryperennialisticRelating to perennialism.perfectabilityThe state or quality of being able to be perfected.perfectibilian(archaic) A perfectionist.perfectibilism(philosophy) Perfectionism.perfectibilistA believer in perfectibility.perfectibilityThe possibility of achieving perfection.perfectionistsplural of perfectionistperfectionitisExcessive perfectionism.perfectionlessDevoid of perfection.perfectionmentThe act of bringing to, or achieving, perfection.perfectiveness(grammar) The state or quality of being perfectiveperfidiousness(rare) Unfaithfulness; deceitfulness; perfidy.perfluorinatedsimple past and past participle of perfluorinateperfluoroalkyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any perfluoro derivative of an alkyl group.perfluoroctaneAlternative form of perfluorooctane.perfluoroether(organic chemistry) Any ether in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorineperfluorohexyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any perfluoro derivative of a hexyl radicalperfluorooctyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any perfluoro derivative of an octyl radicalperflurobutaneMisspelling of perfluorobutane.performativelyIn a performative manner.performativismSynonym of performativity.performativity(philosophy) The capacity of language and expressive actions to perform a type of being.perfringolysinAny of a group of toxic cytolysins produced by Clostridium perfringensperfunctorious(archaic) Synonym of perfunctory.periablationalAround the time of ablationperiacetabularSurrounding the acetabulumperiadolescentAround the time of adolescence.periamygdaloid(anatomy) Surrounding an amygdalaperianeurysmalAround an aneurysm.periaorticallyIn a periaortic mannerperiaquaductalMisspelling of periaqueductal.periaqueductal(anatomy) Surrounding an aqueduct-like feature; usually in reference to periaqueductal grey, or some other part of anatomy.periarbuscularSituated around an arbuscle.periarteriallyIn a periarterial mannerperiarteriolarSurrounding an arterioleperiaxoplasmicSurrounding the axoplasmperibronchioleperibronchiolarperibronchitis(medicine) inflammation of the peribronchial regionperibunyavirusAny virus of the family PeribunyaviridaepericardectomyAlternative form of pericardiectomy.pericardiotomy(surgery) incision into the pericardiumpericellularlySurrounding a cellpericentomericMisspelling of pericentromeric.pericentriolar(anatomy) Surrounding a centriolepericentriolicpericentriolarpericentromereThe area around a centromerepericentrosomeThe pericentrosomal area of a chromosomeperichondrallyIn a perichondral mannerperichondritis(medicine) inflammation of the perichondriumpericlavicularSurrounding a claviclepericollateralSurrounding a collateral artery.pericolorectal(anatomy) Surrounding the colon and rectumpericonceptionAround the time of conceptionpericonceptual(biology) Around the time of conception.pericystectomy(surgery) The removal of a cyst and the surrounding area.peridomiciliarperidomiciliaryperidromophile(rare) A collector of transfers.peridromophily(rare) The collection of transfers.periduodenitis(pathology) inflammation of the area surrounding the duodenumperiepididimalMisspelling of periepididymal.periepididymal(anatomy) Surrounding the epididymusperiepithelialSurrounding the epitheliumperieruptionalSurrounding an eruption (typically of a tooth)periesophageal(anatomy) Around the esophagusperifascicularSurrounding a fascicleperifollicularAround a follicle.perigalacticon(astronomy) The point in the orbit of a star at which it is closest to the centre of its local galaxyperigalacticum(astronomy) The closest point in a star's orbit around the centre of a galaxy (the galactic periapsis).periganglionic(anatomy) Surrounding a ganglion.periglaciationGeomorphic processes resulting from seasonal thawing of snow in areas of permafrost, the runoff from which refreezes in ice wedges and other structures.periglomerular(anatomy) Around the glomerulus.periinfarctionSurrounding an infarction/infarct.periintestinalSurrounding the intestinesperijunctionalThat surrounds a junctionperilacustrinesurrounding a lakeperilenticular(anatomy) Surrounding the lens of the eyeperilesionallyIn a perilesional mannerperillaldehydeperilla aldehyde: a natural organic compound found most abundantly in the annual herb perilla, but also in a wide variety of other plants and essential oils. It is a monoterpenoid containing an aldehyde functional group.perimammillarySurrounding a mammillary bodyperimandibularAround the mandible.perimembranous(anatomy) Forming a surrounding membraneperimeningitis(medicine) Synonym of pachymeningitis.perimenopausalOf, pertaining to, or experiencing perimenopause.perimetricallyin a perimetrical mannerperimicrovilarMisspelling of perimicrovillar.perinatologistAn obstetrician specializing in the care of the mother and fetus at higher than normal risk for complications.perineoplasticOf or pertaining to perineoplasty.perineorrhaphy(surgery) The operation of sewing up a ruptured perineum.perineoscrotal(medicine) Of or relating to the perineum and the scrotum.perineovaginal(medicine) Of or relating to the perineum and the vagina.perineuropilarSurrounding a neuropilperintegration(linguistics) A secondary interpretation or analysis of the morphemic structure of a word, allowing its reinterpretation or a transfer of morphemic boundaries.periodontology(dentistry) Periodontics.periostealmostClosest to the periosteumperiosteocyticAround an osteocyte.periosteophyte(biology) Any small, abnormal growth on the periosteumperipancreatic(anatomy) Surrounding the pancreasperiparturientAround the time of childbirth.peripateticate(intransitive, rare) To travel about.peripateticismThe doctrines or philosophical system of the peripateticsperipeduncularAround a peduncleperiphagocyticSurrounding a phagocyteperipharyngealSurrounding the pharynxperipheralisedsimple past and past participle of peripheraliseperipheralisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of peripheraliseperipheralizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of peripheralizeperipheralnessSynonym of peripherality.periphericallyAlternative form of peripherally.periphrasticalAlternative form of periphrastic.periplastidialSurrounding a plastidperiplastronalSurrounding a plastronperiplocogeninA particular steroid glycoside.periplocymarinA particular steroid glycoside.periprandiallyIn a periprandial mannerperiprocedural(medicine, surgery) Occurring at about the same time as a medical procedure: shortly before it, during it, and/or shortly after it (but without further specificity).periprostheticAround the area of a prosthetic.peripubertallyIn a peripubertal mannerperiscopicallyUsing a periscope.perishablenessThe state of being perishable; perishability.perisinusoidal(anatomy) Surrounding the sinusoids of the liverperisphinctoid(paleontology) Any member of the Perisphinctoidea superfamily of ammonites.perispiracularSurrounding a spiracleperisplanchnicAround the viscera.perissodactylsplural of perissodactylperissologicalServing to reinforce a message; having strong associations.peristaphylineAround the uvula or palate.peritecticallyIn a peritectic mannerperitesticular(anatomy) Around the testicles.peritoneoscope(medicine, dated) A narrow medical instrument used in peritoneoscopy.peritoneoscopy(medicine, dated) Examination of the abdominal cavity using a narrow instrument inserted through a small incision in the peritoneum.peritrabecularSurrounding a trabeculaperitransplantAround the time of a transplant: soon before, during, or soon after.peritrichouslyIn a peritrichous manner.peritumourallyIn a peritumoural mannerperiureterallyAround the ureter.periurethrally(medicine) Around the urethra.perivascularlyIn a perivascular mannerperivasculitis(pathology) inflammation of the perivascular sheathperjuriousnessQuality of being perjurious.perlocutionaryOf or pertaining to perlocution.permaculturistOne who works in the field of permaculture.permeabilitiesplural of permeabilitypermineralisedAlternative form of permineralized.permineralizedsimple past and past participle of permineralizepermissibility(uncountable) The condition of being permissible; legitimacy; allowability.permissionlessWithout permission.permissivenessThe relative likelihood of something or someone to grant permission or allow something to happen.permittivitiesplural of permittivitypermutablenessQuality of being permutable.perniciousnessThe condition of being pernicious; destructivenesspernicketinessThe state or condition of being pernickety.pernigranilineA fully oxidised from of polyanilineperonosporalesplural of peronosporaleperoperativelyIn a peroperative mannerperoxidabilityThe condition of being, or the extent to which something is peroxidableperoxidizationAct or process of peroxidizing.peroxidizementperoxidizationperoxovanadate(inorganic chemistry) A complex of vanadate and hydrogen peroxideperoxychromate(inorganic chemistry) The unstable oxyanion CrO₈³⁻ known only in solutionperoxyvanadate(inorganic chemistry) The oxyanion V₂O₇⁴⁻ (containing a peroxide link between the two vanadium atoms) or any salt containing this anionperpendicularsplural of perpendicularperplexingnessThe quality of being perplexing.perplexiveness(obsolete) The quality of being perplexing; perplexingnessperseverationsplural of perseverationpersicaxanthin(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in peaches, plums, and related fruits.persistabilityA state or instance of being persistable.persistivenessThe quality of being persistive.personablenessThe quality of being personable.personalisableAlternative spelling of personalizable.personalizableThat can be personalized.personificatorOne who personifies; a personifier.personlessnessAbsence of people.personocentric(politics, usually leftism) Humane; Expressing care towards any individual and guaranteeing its rights.personologicalOf or relating to personology.perspectographAn instrument for obtaining, and transferring to a picture, the points and outlines of objects, so as to represent them in their proper geometrical relations as viewed from a single point.perspectometer(historical) An instrument used in making perspective drawings, eliminating the need for construction of the squares on the perspective when applying the method of squares.perspirabilityThe quality or state of being perspirable.persuadabilityThe quality of being persuadable.persuasibilityThe condition of being persuasiblepersuasivenessThe capability of a person or argument to convince or persuade someone to accept a desired way of thinking.persubstituted(organic chemistry) substituted at all available positionspersulfidation(chemistry) reaction with a persulfidepersulfuration(organic chemistry) The addition of persulfide bondspersymmetricalAlternative form of persymmetric.perthiocyanate(chemistry) A salt or ester of perthiocyanic acid.pertinaceouslyAlternative form of pertinaciously.pertinaciouslyIn a stubbornly resolute manner; tenaciously holding one's course of action or opinion.perturbabilityThe quality or state of being perturbable.perturbationalOf, pertaining to, or caused by perturbation.perturbativelyIn a perturbative mannerperturbativityThe condition of being perturbative.pertusarialeanAny fungus of the order PertusarialespervertibilityThe quality of being pervertible.pervestigation(obsolete) thorough investigationpervicaciouslyIn a pervicacious manner.pescatarianismAlternative form of pescetarianism.pescetarianismA dietary choice in which a person, known as a pescetarian, eats any combination of vegetables, fruit, nuts, beans and fish or seafood, but not mammals or birds. Some animal products, such as eggs and dairy, may or may not be part of the diet.pestilentiallyIn a pestilential manner; with pestilence.petalificationSynonym of petalody.petrificationsplural of petrificationpetrochemicalsplural of petrochemicalpetrochemistryThe branch of chemistry that deals with petroleum, natural gas and their derivatives.petrogeologistA person involved in petrogeology.petrographicalAlternative form of petrographic.petrolelectricAlternative spelling of petrol-electric.petrologicallyIn a petrological way.petromodernityThose aspects of modern times that are dependent on and shaped by the availability of oil.petromyzonacil(organic chemistry) Any of several uracil derivatives present in lampreys (of the genus Petromyzon)petrophysicistOne who studies petrophysics.petroplinthite(soil science) A petroplinthic soil, traditionally used to make brickspetropoliticalRelating to petropolitics.petrosiliceousAlternative form of petrosilicious.petrosilicious(archaic) Containing or relating to petrosilex.petrosquamosal(anatomy) petrous and squamosalpettifoggeriesplural of pettifoggeryphaeochromycin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of polyketides having a naphthalene group, based on 6-(4,5-dihydroxy-2-propylnaphthalen-1-yl)-4-hydroxypyran-2-onephagocyticallyWith respect to phagocytes and phagocytosis.phagocytizableSynonym of phagocytable.phagodeterrentRelating to phagodeterrencephagolyososomeMisspelling of phagolysosome.phagolysosomalOf or pertaining to a phagolysosomephagostimulant(entomology) Any substance that stimulates feeding in insects and other arthropods.phalangeriformAny marsupial of the suborder PhalangeriformesphallicizationThe process of making something phallic.phallocentrism(literally) Focus on the phallus.phamacogeneticMisspelling of pharmacogenetic.phanerocodonic(archaic, zoology) Having an umbrella-shaped or bell-shaped body, with a wide, open cavity beneath; said of certain jellyfishes.phanerocotylar(botany) Having a visible cotyledonphaneroglossal(zoology) Having a conspicuous tongue.phaneropterineAny of the subfamily Phaneropterinae of katydids.phantasmagoriaA series of events involving rapid changes in light intensity and color.phantasmagoricCharacterized by or pertaining to rapid changes in light intensity and colour.phantasmascopeAlternative form of phantascope.phantasmatical(archaic) phantasmalphantasmicallyIn a phantasmic way.phantasmograph(historical) An apparatus for printing magic-lantern slides, consisting of a long box, at one end of which the quarter-plate negative and the lantern plate in contact with it are placed.phantasticallyArchaic spelling of fantastically.phantomizationAct or process of phantomizing.pharmaceutical(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.pharmacoactivepharmacologically activepharmacogenomeAll the genes that are affected by a pharmaceutical drugpharmacognosiaAlternative form of pharmacognosy.pharmacognosis(archaic) pharmacognosypharmacographypharmacognosypharmacologist(pharmacology) A student of pharmacology; one versed in the science of pharmacology.pharmacometricRelating to pharmacometricspharmaconomistAn expert in pharmaceuticalspharmacoperone(medicine) A pharmacological chaperone (protein) that is used for drug deliverypharmacophilia(rare) A morbid addiction to drugs; pharmacomania.pharmacophobiaThe irrational fear or avoidance of a medicine, or of medicines in general.pharmacophoricOf or pertaining to a pharmacophore.pharmacopoeial(pharmacology, pharmacy) Of or pertaining to pharmacopoeia.pharmacopoeiasplural of pharmacopoeiapharmacopoeistAn expert in the pharmacopoeia; a pharmacologist.pharmacopolist(archaic or historical) Synonym of pharmacist: a person who sells medicine, an apothecary.pharyngealizedsimple past and past participle of pharyngealizepharyngographyThe scientific description of the pharynx.pharyngologistA student of pharyngology; one versed in the science of pharyngology.pharyngoplasty(surgery) repair or reshaping of the pharynxpharyngoplegia(medicine) Paralysis of the pharynx.pharyngoscopicRelating to pharyngoscopy.phascolarctine(zoology, obsolete) Of or relating to the obsolete taxonomic subfamily Phascolarctinae.phelloplasticsThe art of modelling in cork.phenacolepadid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Phenacolepadidae.phenanthridine(organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic heterocycle formally derived from phenanthrene by substituting a nitrogen atom for a CH group in the central ringphenanthroleneMisspelling of phenanthroline.phenanthroline(organic chemistry) A tricyclic heterocyclic compound having two pyridine rings fused with a benzene ring; any of its derivativesphenanthrylene(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any divalent radical derived from phenanthrene, but especially 2,7-phenanthrylenephenaphthazineSynonym of nitrazine.phenarsazinine(organic chemistry) A tricyclic heterocycle consisting of two benzene rings fused to arsazinephenarsenamineThe drug arsphenamine.phenaziterpene(organic chemistry) Any terpenoid derivative of phenazinephenethicillinAlternative form of pheneticillin.phenethylamide(organic chemistry) A derivative of phenethylamine and a carboxylic acid.phenethylamine(countable, organic chemistry) Any of a group of compounds derived from that amine.phenicarbazideA semicarbazide and an antipyretic substance, carcinogenic in mice.phenobarbitone(pharmacology) A barbiturate drug used as a sedative.phenogenotypicRelating to a phenogenotypephenogeographyphenetic geographyphenologicallyIn terms of, or by means of, phenology.phenolphthalin(organic chemistry) The colorless reduced form of phenolphthalein.phenomenalisedsimple past and past participle of phenomenalisephenomenalisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of phenomenalisephenomenalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of phenomenalizephenomenalnessThe quality of being phenomenal.phenomenicallyIn a phenomenic or phenomenical manner.phenomenologicAlternative form of phenomenological.phenosafranine(organic chemistry) The chemical compound C₁₈H₁₅ClN₄, used in photography.phenothiazinesplural of phenothiazinephenotypically(biology) With regard to the phenotype.phenoxyacetone(organic chemistry) An ether derived from phenol and hydroxyacetone.phenoxyethanol(organic chemistry) An organic compound, a glycol ether often used in dermatological products.phenpentermineα,β-dimethylamphetamine, a stimulant drug related to phentermine, used as an anorectic to help with weight loss.phenpropionate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of phenpropionic acid.phenylalaninesplural of phenylalaninephenylbutanoic(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to phenylbutanoic acid or its derivativesphenylbutazone(pharmacology) An anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug used to treat arthritis and gout.phenylbutyrate(organic chemistry) Any phenyl derivative of a butyratephenylcarbinolbenzyl alcoholphenylcoumarin(organic chemistry) Any phenyl derivative of a coumarinphenylethanoid(organic chemistry) Any of a class of phenolic compounds characterized by a phenethyl alcohol structure.phenylglycinol(organic chemistry) Any phenyl derivative of glycinol, but especially 2-phenylglycinolphenylhydrazyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from a phenylhydrazinephenylmercuric(chemistry) Of or relating to phenylmercury.phenylpyrazole(organic chemistry) Any phenyl derivative of a pyrazole, but especially any insecticide (such as fipronil) based upon this structurephenylpyridine(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric phenyl derivatives of pyridine 2-, 3- or 4-phenylpyridinephenylpyruvate(biochemistry) An intermediate in the biosynthesis of phenylalanine, formed by the decarboxylation of prephenate with loss of hydroxyl.phenylselenide(chemistry) The anion C₆H₅Se⁻, or any salt containing this anionphenylsulfinyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any phenyl derivative of a sulfinyl groupphenylsulfonyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any phenyl derivative of a sulfonyl groupphenylthiazole(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric phenyl derivatives of thiazolephenylthiolate(organic chemistry) The univalent radical C₆H₅-S- or anion C₆H₅-S⁻ derived from phenylthiol.phenylthioureaPhenylthiocarbamide.pheochromocyteA chromaffin cell.pheochromytomaMisspelling of pheochromocytoma.pheomelanosomeA reddish-brown melanosome.philanthotoxinAny of a group of chemical components of the venom of the Egyptian solitary wasp, Philanthus triangulum.philanthropianSynonym of philanthropic.philanthropiesplural of philanthropyphilanthropiseAlternative form of philanthropize.philanthropismSynonym of philanthropy.philanthropistA person who loves humankind in general.philanthropize(ambitransitive) To give charitably to (a person or group).philanthropoid(informal) An administrative employee at a philanthropic organisation.philatelicallyIn a philatelic way.philinoglossid(zoology) Any sea snail in the family Philinoglossidae.philipsbornite(mineralogy) A trigonal mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.philipsburgite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic emerald green mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and zinc.philodramatistOne who loves dramatic performances.philologicallyIn a philological manner.philophronesis(rhetoric) The expression of a friendly relationship between the speaker or writer and the addressee.philopolemicalSynonym of philopolemic.philosophasterA pretender to philosophy; a petty or charlatan philosopher.philosophastryBad or sham philosophy.philosophation(obsolete) philosophical speculation and discussionphilosopheress(rare) A female philosopher.philosophicallObsolete form of philosophical.philosophicideThe killing of a philosopher.philosophisersplural of philosophiserphilosophisingpresent participle and gerund of philosophisephilosophisticExhibiting a love of or tendency toward sophistry; pertaining to spurious philosophy.philosophizersplural of philosophizerphilosophizingpresent participle and gerund of philosophizephilosophylikeResembling philosophy.philotechnicalAlternative form of philotechnic.phlebotomizingpresent participle and gerund of phlebotomizephlegethontiid(zoology) Any tetrapod in the family Phlegethontiidae.phlegmaticallyIn a manner that is sluggish, without enthusiasm.phlogisticallyIn a phlogistic way.phlogisticatedsimple past and past participle of phlogisticatephloroglucinol(chemistry) A poisonous trihydroxy phenol, 1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene, C₆H₃(OH)₃, used as a bone decalcifying agent.phoborhodopsin(biochemistry) A photoreceptor pigment used for negative phototaxis in halobacteriaphoenicococcid(zoology) Any scale insect in the family Phoenicococcidae.phoenicopterid(zoology) Any member of the Phoenicopteridae; a flamingo.pholidichthyid(zoology) Any fish in the family Pholidichthyidae.phonaestheticsThe study of phonaesthesia.phonematicallyIn a phonematic way.phonoaestheticRelating to phonoaesthetics.phonoaudiologyspeech therapyphonogrammaticPertaining to or involving a phonogram.phonographicalAlternative form of phonographic.phonologically(linguistics) In accordance with phonology.phonolologicalMisspelling of phonological.phonomyographyA technique to measure the force of muscle contraction by recording the low-frequency sounds created during muscular activity.phonoreception(physiology) The perception of sound by animals through specialized sense organs; hearing.phonorecordingA recording of sound or music.phonosemanticsphonetic symbolismphonotelemeter(historical) An instrument used to determine the distance of a target etc. based on the elapsed time between firing and detonation.phonotraumatic(pathology) Relating to phonotraumaphonotypicallyIn a phonotypic mannerphonovibrogramA vibrogram produced by phonovibrographyphosphaticallyIn a phosphatic mannerphosphatocopidAny extinct arthropod of the order PhosphatocopidaphosphinylatedModified by addition of a phosphinyl groupphosphitylated(organic chemistry) Modified by phosphitylationphosphoacylaseSynonym of phosphate acetyltransferase.phosphoalanineAn N-phosphoryl derivative of alanine that inhibits proteinasesphosphoamidase(biochemistry) A hydrolase enzyme, phosphamide hydrolase, acting on phosphorus-nitrogen bonds.phosphoantigen(immunology) Any of a class of non-peptidic antigens that are organic pyrophosphatesphosphobinding(biochemistry) That binds phosphate or phosphoryl groupsphosphocarrier(biochemistry) A class of cytoplasmic protein that is involved in the phosphorylation of sugarsphosphocholine(organic chemistry) The choline ester of phosphoric acidphosphocitrate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of phosphocitric acidphosphocluster(cytology, biochemistry) A cluster of cells associated with phosphorylationphosphodiester(biochemistry) any of many biologically active compounds in which two alcohols form ester bonds with phosphatephosphoepitope(biochemistry) Any epitope that contains a phosphate groupphosphoferrite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.phosphofibrite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, phosphorus, and potassium.phosphoglucose(organic chemistry) glucose phosphatephosphoheptose(organic chemistry) Any phosphosugar derived from a heptosephosphohistone(biochemistry) A phosphoprotein related to histone.phosphohydraseAlternative form of phosphohydrolase.phosphoimageryimagery produced by a phosphoimagerphosphoimaging(medicine) The use of photostimulated luminescence to make a form of X-ray imagephosphoinosideMisspelling of phosphoinositide.phosphoisoform(biochemistry) The isoform of a phosphoproteinphosphoisotype(immunology) phosphorylated isotypephosphokinasesplural of phosphokinasephospholactate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of phospholactic acidphospholipasesplural of phospholipasephospholipasicRelating to phospholipasephospholipidicRelating to, or composed of, phospholipid.phosphomannoseSynonym of mannose phosphate.phosphomapping(biochemistry) The mapping and analysis of phosphorylation sitesphosphomimetic(biochemistry) Any agent that mimics biological phosphorylationphosphomimicryThe condition of being phosphomimicphosphomutated(biology) Modified by phosphomutationphosphonitrile(inorganic chemistry) any of many polymeric compounds of general formula (X₂PN)ₙ where X is an electronegative group such as halogen or alkoxyphosphonolipid(organic chemistry) phospholipidphosphopeptide(biochemistry) Any peptide that incorporates a phosphate group as a result of phosphorylationphosphoprotein(biochemistry) any protein containing bound phosphate or complexed with a phospholipidphosphoramidicRelating to a phosphoramidephosphoramidonA chemical compound derived from cultures of the bacterium Streptomyces tanashiensis, widely used as a biochemical tool.phosphorescentA phosphorescent substance.phosphorescingpresent participle and gerund of phosphorescephosphoresidue(biochemistry) A phosphorylated residue.phosphoribosyl(biochemistry, especially in combination) the univalent radical derived from phosphoribose (ribose phosphate)phosphorimagerphosphoimagerphosphorimetry(chemistry) A form of fluorimetry in which phosphorescence of a sample is measured in conjunction with a pulsed source of radiationphosphorogenicGenerating phosphorescence.phosphorolysesplural of phosphorolysisphosphorolysis(chemistry) Any reaction, akin to hydrolysis, in which a bond is broken by the action of phosphoric acid or phosphate.phosphorolyticOf or pertaining to phosphorolysisphosphoroscope(physics, chemistry) Any of several devices used to measure phosphorescence, and to distinguish it from fluorescencephosphoruslike(chemistry) Resembling phosphorus.phosphorylablephosphorylatablephosphorylasesplural of phosphorylasephosphorylatedsimple past and past participle of phosphorylatephosphorylatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of phosphorylatephosphorylysisThe breakdown of glucose-glucose bonds by the enzyme phosphorylase.phosphorylytic(biochemistry) Relating to phosphorylysis.phosphospecies(biochemistry) Any phosphonated form of a biological molecule (especially a protein)phosphosulfate(biochemistry) The univalent radical -OP(O₂H)-OSO₃H present in some nucleotides; it contains a high-energy sulfate bondphosphothioateMisspelling of phosphorothioate.phosphotyrosylThe univalent radical derived from phosphotyrosinephosphoylatingMisspelling of phosphorylating.phosphoylationMisspelling of phosphorylation.photoabatement(biochemistry) photochemical abatementphotoacclimate(biology) To acclimate to a particular light environmentphotoacousticsThe emission of sound from a material illuminated by a modulated light sourcephotoactivablephotoactivatablephotoactivatedactivated by lightphotoalignment(physics) The light-induced alignment of certain liquid crystalsphotoamplifier(photography) A photographic amplifierphotoassociate(physics) To associate atoms by means of photoassociationphotoautotroph(biochemistry, organic chemistry) an organism, such as all green plants, that can synthesize its own food from inorganic material using light as a source of energyphotoavoidance(biology) avoidance of exposure to lightphotobacterialOf or pertaining to photobacteriaphotobacteriumAny of the genus Photobacterium of bioluminescent bacteria.photobiographyA biography illustrated with, or comprising, photographs.photobiologistA biologist whose speciality is photobiologyphotobleachingpresent participle and gerund of photobleachphotocatalysedAlternative spelling of photocatalyzed.photocatalysis(chemistry) catalysis by a photocatalystphotocatalyticOf, pertaining to, or obtained by photocatalysis.photocatalyzedsimple past and past participle of photocatalyzephotochemicalsplural of photochemicalphotochemistry(chemistry) The study of photochemical reactions.photochromaticPertaining to or exhibiting photochromism.photochromogenA microorganism (especially a mycobacterium) whose pigmentation develops following exposure to light.photocleavablecleavable by lightphotocoagulateTo cause or to undergo photocoagulationphotocomposingpresent participle and gerund of photocomposephotoconductorA material or device that exhibits or uses photoconductivityphotoconvertedsimple past and past participle of photoconvertphotoconverterA photodetectorphotocorrosioncorrosion by the action of lightphotocorrosiveThat causes photocorrosionphotocrosslinkTo crosslink photochemicallyphotocytotoxicCytotoxic only (or especially) in the presence of light.photodarkeningThe darkening of certain materials under the action of laser lightphotodecompose(ambitransitive) To decompose by a photochemical process.photodependentdependent on the presence of lightphotodepletiondepletion mediated by lightphotodetection(physics) The detection of individual photons using a photodetectorphotodiagnosis(medicine, pathology) Diagnosis by means of visible or infrared light.photodichroism(physics) photoinduced dichroism or birefringencephotodiffusionThe creation of a voltage across a conductor or semiconductor by illuminating one side of itphotodimerizedProduced by photodimerizationphotodosimetryThe use of a photographic film to determine the cumulative dose of ionizing radiationphotodynamicalRelating to photodynamics.photoeccentric(astronomy) Relating to the light from a star partially obscured by a planet with an eccentric orbitphotoelectrode(physics) Either electrode of a photoelectric cellphotoelectronsplural of photoelectronphotoendolithsMisspelling of photoendolith.photoengraving(uncountable) A process of transferring a photographic image onto a plate which is then etched and printed.photoenzymaticRelating to, or catalysed by a photoenzymephotoevaporate(astronomy, of energetic radiation or its source) To ionise gas and cause it to disperse.photoevolutionSynonym of photoemission.photoexcitable(chemistry, physics) excitable (able to be put into an excited state) by absorption of a photonphotofinishing(photography) The commercial developing and printing of photographsphotofragmentsplural of photofragmentphotogenerated(physics) Generated by light (used especially of electrons).photogenicallyIn a photogenic manner.photogeologistOne who carries out photogeology.photogrammeterA phototheodolite, or a camera designed for use in photogrammetry.photogrammetryThe making of precise measurements from photographs.photographableCapable of being photographedphotographical(dated) Photographic.photohemolysishemolysis initiated by lightphotohemolyticRelating to photohemolysisphotohomolysis(chemistry) A homolysis reaction initiated by lightphotohydration(chemistry) Any photochemical reaction leading to the addition of water across a double or triple bond or to a carbonyl group etc.photoimpedance(physics) impedance that varies depending on the amount of incident lightphotoinducibleThat supports photoinduction.photoinductioninduction as a result of irradiation by lightphotoinductiveRelating to photoinduction.photoinhibitedinhibited by means of photoinhibitionphotoinitiated(chemistry, of a chemical reaction) initiated by light or other electromagnetic radiationphotoinitiator(chemistry) Any substance that initiates a chemical reaction by the absorption of a photon to form an excited state.photointensityThe intensity of (exposure to) lightphotoirradiateTo irradiate with lightphotoirritancySynonym of photoirritation.photoisomerase(biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyse the isomerization of photopigmentsphotoisomerism(chemistry, physics) isomerism (interconversion of isomers) as a result of irradiation by lightphotoisomerize(chemistry) To cause a structural change between isomers through photoexcitationphotokeratitalRelating to photokeratitisphotokeratitisA painful condition of the eyes caused by exposure of unprotected eyes to ultraviolet (UV) rays.photolabellingAlternative form of photolabeling.photolarvicideA larvicide whose efficacy is improved with a photosensitizing agentphotoliberated(biochemistry) liberated (released from a complex) by the action of lightphotoluminesceTo exhibit photoluminescencephotolyticallyIn a photolytic mannerphotomagnetismThe branch of science that deals with the relation of magnetism to light, or the effect in which a material acquires or loses its ferromagnetic properties in response to light.photomechanicsphotomechanical printingphotometabolic(biochemistry) Relating to photometabolismphotometricianSomeone dedicated to the scientific measurement of light.photomezzotypeA photomechanical process similar to collotype.photomicrogramSynonym of photomicrograph.photomyoclonicRelating to photomyoclonus.photomyoclonusMyoclonus triggered by light impinging on the eye.photooxidation(physics, chemistry) The loss of an electron from a photoexcited species.photooxidativeThat causes, or undergoes photooxidation.photooxidizingThat leads to photooxidationphotopathology(pathology) The branch of pathology dealing with disease caused by exposure to lightphotopatternedIn which a pattern has been etched by lightphotoperiodism(biology) The growth, development and other responses of plants and animals according to the length of day and/or night.photophobicityQuality or degree of being photophobic.photophysicistA physicist whose speciality is photophysicsphotoplasmonic(physics) Relating to the interaction of light on plasmonsphotopolymericBeing or relating to a photopolymer.photoprotector(biochemistry) A photoprotective substancephotoptarmosis(medicine, pathology) Photic sneeze reflex.photoradiogramAn image produced by photoradiography.photoreactionsplural of photoreactionphotorealistic(art) Of or pertaining to photorealism.photoreception(biology) The absorption of light energy by plants and animals, and its utilization for biologically important purposesphotoreceptive(biology) Absorbing and using light, especially for sensory purposesphotoreceptorsplural of photoreceptorphotoreduction(physics, chemistry) The addition of an electron to a photoexcited species.photoreflexiveThat reflects lightphotorefractorA device that carries out photorefractionphotoregulator(biochemistry) A photochemical regulatorphotoremovable(organic chemistry, of a protecting group) That can be photoreleasedphotoreportagephotojournalismphotoreproduce(transitive) To photocopy.photoresistantExhibiting photoresistance.photoresistivephotoconductivephotorespiringpresent participle and gerund of photorespirephotoreversion(chemistry, physics) photochemical reversionphotorhodopsin(organic chemistry) The initial compound formed when rhodopsin is irradiated with light; it immediately produces bathorhodopsinphotoscreeningThe use of a photoscreener to detect lazy eye in childrenphotosculptureA sculpture thus made.photoselection(physics, chemistry) A technique in which an aligned subset of sample molecules is selected by an exciting light beam.photoselectiveThat affects only parts or areas treated with lightphotosensationThe process of sensing light.photosensitiseAlternative spelling of photosensitize.photosensitiveHaving a reaction to, or able to be affected by, light.photosensitize(transitive) to make something photosensitivephotoserigraph(photography, art) A serigraph made from an existing photographphotostability(chemistry) stability against photochemical changephotostabilizeTo add compounds that absorb ultraviolet radiation to plastics in order to reduce photodegradationphotostimulate(chemistry, physics) To stimulate by means of lightphotostrictionA change in the dimensions of some piezoelectric materials when illuminated; only occurs if the material is also photoelectric.photostrictiveOf, pertaining to, or causing photostrictionphotoswitching(biochemistry) The modification of the structure of a compound by light, especially when accompanied by a change in functionphotosymbiosissymbiosis in which one of the participants is capable of photosynthesisphotosymbioticRelating to photosymbiosis.photosynthatesplural of photosynthatephotosynthesis(biochemistry, organic chemistry) Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy.photosyntheticOf, relating to, or employing photosynthesis.phototelegraph(dated) An image transmitted by phototelegraphy.phototelephony(dated) The transmission of sound by means of light.phototelescopeA telescope adapted for taking photographs of the heavenly bodies.phototherapiesplural of phototherapyphotothermallyIn a photothermal mannerphotothreshold(physics) The threshold at which a photoelectric effect is establishedphotothyristor(electronics) A light-activated silicon controlled rectifier.phototolerance(biology) The condition of being phototolerantphototransduce(biology) To undergo phototransductionphototransformTo cause, or to undergo a phototransformationphototreatmentThe treatment of waste water with ultraviolet light.phototriggeredtriggered by a phototriggerphototropisticAlternative form of phototropic.photounbinding(chemistry) The unbinding of a ligand by the action of lightphotovirucidalVirucidal only (or especially) in the presence of light.phoxichilidiid(zoology) Any sea spider in the family Phoxichilidiidae.phragmoceratid(zoology) Any extinct nautiloid cephalopod in the family Phragmoceratidae.phragmosporousRelating to, or containing phragmosporesphragmoteuthid(paleontology) An extinct cephalopod of the order Phragmoteuthida.phrasemongerer(derogatory) Synonym of phrasemonger.phraseographicRelating to phraseography.phraseologicalOf or pertaining to phraseology.phrenemphraxisThe destruction of the phrenic nerve.phrenicocostal(anatomy) Relating to the ribs and diaphragm.phrenicofacialRelating to the diaphragm and the face.phrenicolienal(anatomy) Relating to the diaphragm and spleen; phrenicosplenic.phrenomagneticOf or relating to phrenomagnetism.phronemophobia(rare) An aversion to thinking.phthalaldehyde(organic chemistry) Any of three isomers of the dialdehyde C₆H₄(CHO)₂ derived from a phthalic acid (but especially the "ortho" isomer)phthalocyanine(organic chemistry) Any of a family of macrocyclic compounds having a structure similar to that of porphyrin; they are blue/green pigments that are used in plastics and enamels.phthalonitrile(organic chemistry) Any dinitrile derived from a phthalic acidphthaloylation(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction of a phthaloyl group.phthirapteristAn entomologist who studies the Phthiraptera, or lice.phthisiophobiaA morbid fear of tuberculosis.phycobilisomesplural of phycobilisomephycoerythrineAlternative form of phycoerythrin.phycologicallyIn terms of phycology.phyllobothriidAny tapeworm of the family Phyllobothriidaephyllobranchia(zoology) A crustacean gill composed of lamellae.phyllochrysine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid and nervous system stimulant found in the tree Margaritaria discoidea.phylloerythrinA derivative of chlorophyll produced in the body and associated with some forms of photosensitivity.phyllomedusineAny of the subfamily Phyllomedusinae of tree frogs.phyllopodiform(zoology) Resembling the Phyllopoda.phyllosilicate(mineralogy) Any silicate mineral having a crystal structure of parallel sheets of silicate tetrahedra.phyllostomatid(zoology) Any member of the family Phyllostomidae (syn. Phyllostomatidae), of leaf-nosed bats.phylodiversity(ecology) The diversity of phyla in a habitat etcphylogeneticalphylogeneticphylogenicallyIn terms of phylogeny.phylogeography(evolutionary theory) The study of the processes controlling the geographic distributions of lineages by constructing the genealogies of populations and genesphylometabolic(biochemistry) Relating to the evolution of metabolism in related speciesphylophenomics(rare) The intersection of the fields of evolution and phenomics, specifically the practice of using phenotypes (e.g. morphology, anatomy, behavior, physiology, etc.) to build phylogenetic trees.phyloproteomicRelating to phyloproteomicsphyloreferenceA phylogenic referencephylosophicallObsolete form of philosophical.phylosymbiosis(biology) phyletic symbiosisphylosymbiotic(biology) Relating to phylosymbiosisphysaliphorousHaving bubbles or vacuolesphysicochemistOne who studies physicochemistry.physicodynamicphysically dynamicphysicokinetic(biochemistry) Describing the properties of a macromolecule undergoing chromatography, gel filtration, electrophoresis etc.physicologicalOf or relating to physicology.physicomedicalOf or pertaining to the physical aspects of medicine.physioacousticRelating to the physiotherapeutic uses of soundphysiochemicalOf or pertaining to both physiology and chemistryphysiocraticalphysiocraticphysiognomicalOf or pertaining to physiognomy.physiognomistsplural of physiognomistphysiognomonicAlternative form of physiognomic.physiognotrace(historical) A device to facilitate the production of faithful profiles of human faces.physiographistA physiographer.physioneurosis(medicine) The somatic component of a psychosomatic ailment.physiosorptionAlternative form of physisorption.physiotemporalOf or relating to time-based relationships in physical phenomena, such as the recurring motions of planets.physiotherapicMisspelling of physiotherapeutic.physostigminesplural of physostigminephytoanticipinAny pre-existing phytoalexin that interacts with a plant pathogen.phytoavailableavailable to plants (typically, from the soil)phytobacterialOf or pertaining to phytobacteriaphytobacteriumA bacterium that lives in or on a plant.phytobiologistA person involved in phytobiology.phytochelatineAlternative form of phytochelatin.phytochelation(biochemistry) phytochemical chelationphytochemicalsplural of phytochemicalphytochemistry(biochemistry, botany) The scientific study of the chemicals found in plants.phytochemotypeA plant chemotypephytocoenologyThe study of phytocoenosesphytocomponentAny component derived from a plantphytodiversity(ecology) The diversity of plant species in an areaphytoecologistOne who studies phytoecology.phytoestrogensplural of phytoestrogenphytoextractorAny organism that performs phytoextraction.phytoforensicsThe analysis of plants in order to gather information of the pollutants they have been exposed to.phytogeneticalSynonym of phytogenetic.phytogeography(biology) The science that studies the geographical distribution of plants; geobotanyphytographicalOf or pertaining to phytography.phytolaccoside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of triterpenoid glycosides present in plants of the genus PhytolaccaphytolithologyThe science that deals with fossil plants; paleobotany; paleophytology.phytologicallyIn terms of phytology.phytomediationSynonym of phytoremediation.phytomedicinalRelating to phytomedicine.phytomedicinesplural of phytomedicinephytomenadione(biochemistry, pharmacology) A yellow oily naphthoquinone C₃₁H₄₆O₂ that is obtained especially from alfalfa, cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables or made synthetically and that has a fast, potent, and prolonged biological effect. It is essential for the blood-clotting process, effective orally, and useful especially in treating hypoprothrombinemia induced by anticoagulant drugs (trademark Mephyton).phytonutrientsplural of phytonutrientphytoparasiticOf, or related to phytoparasites.phytopathologyThe study of plant diseases; plant pathologyphytophthirianAny louse of the former division PhytophthiriaphytoporphyrinSynonym of phylloerythrin.phytoprogestinA synthetic plant progestagenphytopromotion(biochemistry) An increase in the production of a phytochemical.phytoprotectorAnything that provides phytoprotectionphytoregulatorSynonym of phytohormone.phytoremediateTo carry out phytoremediation.phytoscreeningThe screening (of agrochemicals etc) by plantsphytosemioticsThe study of plant communication.phytosociology(ecology) The study of the ecology, classification and distribution of plant communitiesphytostabilize(transitive) To subject to phytostabilization.phytostimulantAny material used in phytostimulationphytostromaticRelating to stroma of plant originphytosulfokineAny sulfokine of plant originphytosynthesisbiosynthesis by plantsphytotaxonomicOf or pertaining to phytotaxonomy; pertaining to the classification of plants.phytotherapistOne who practices phytotherapy.phytotreatmentSynonym of phytoremediation.phytovigilanceThe detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of plant productspicaresquenessThe quality of being picaresque.picobirnaviralRelating to picobirnavirusespicobirnavirusAny of the genus Picobirnavirus of dsRNA viruses infecting certain mammalspicoeukaryoticRelated to the picoeukaryotespicoflagellateAny picoscale flagellatepicophototroph(biology) a picoscale phototrophpicoplanktonicOf or pertaining to picoplanktonpicoprokaryoteAny picoscale prokaryotepicotechnologypicoscale technologypicotiterplateAlternative form of picotiter plate.picrylhydrazyl(organic chemistry) A free radical derived from picrylhydrazine; any derivative of this compoundpictogrammaticOf or pertaining to pictograms.pictographicalAlternative form of pictographic.pictophoneticsThe use of phonosemantic characters.pictorializingpresent participle and gerund of pictorializepicturablenessThe quality of being picturable.piezoactuationactuation by mechanical pressurepiezochemistry(chemistry) The chemistry of materials at high pressurepiezocompositeRelating to a piezoelectric compositepiezoelectrics(physics) The study of piezoelectricitypiezomagnetismMagnetism induced by applied mechanical stress.piezoresistantresistant to applied pressurepiezoresistiveExhibiting piezoresistance.piezosensitivesensitive to applied pressurepigeonholeableAble to be pigeonholed; categorizable.pigmentationalOf or pertaining to pigmentation.pigmentocraticOf or relating to pigmentocracy.pignoratitiousOf, like, or pertaining to pignoration.pimaricinolide(organic chemistry) A macrolide related to pimaricinpinealectomiseAlternative form of pinealectomize.pinealectomizeTo perform a pinealectomy upon.pingpeisaponinA particular steroid glycoside.pinnatipartite(botany, of leaves) Having lobes with incisions that extend more than half-way toward the midrib.pinnipedimorphAny seal of the clade PinnipedimorphapiperacetazineAn antipsychotic prodrug.piperidinyloxy(organic chemistry) An N-oxygen free radical derived from piperidinepiperlongumine(organic chemistry) The cyclic amide 1-[(2E)-3-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]-5,6-dihydropyridin-2(1H)-one present in the pepper Piper longumpiscatorialistA person with an interest in fish or fishing.pisciculturistOne who breeds fish.pistilliferous(botany) Having pistils; pistillate.pistolwhippingpresent participle and gerund of pistolwhippithecanthropeA member of the genus Pithecanthropus.pithecologicalRelating to pithecology.pithecomorphic(rare) Having the form or characteristics of an ape; resembling apes.placentiferous(botany, zoology, archaic) Having or producing a placenta.placentographyradiological examination of the placentaplacentomegaly(pathology) The presence of an abnormally enlarged placenta.placentophagiaAlternative form of placentophagy.placentophagicfeeding on the placentaplacentotrophySynonym of matrotrophy.plagiarisationSynonym of plagiarism.plagiarizationSynonym of plagiarism.plagiocephalic(anatomy) Having an oblique lateral deformity of the skull.plagiogrammoidRelated to, or characteristic of diatoms of the family Plagiogrammaceae.plagiograniticOf or relating to plagiogranite.plagiopatagiumThe portion of patagium stretching from the last digit to the hind limbs.planachromatic(optics) achromatic throughout a planeplanctonicallyMisspelling of planktonically.planctophagousAlternative form of planktophagous.planetocentric(astronomy) Having a planet at the center.planetographer(chiefly science fiction) Someone who studies planetography ("the branch of astronomy concerned with the description of the physical features of planets").planetographicOf or pertaining to planetographyplanetologicalOf or pertaining to planetology.planetologistsplural of planetologistplanetophysics(astronomy, physics) The branch of astrophysics dealing with planets and planetary systems; planetologyplangonologist(very rare) A person who collects dolls.planisphericalAlternative form of planispheric.planktologicalOf or pertaining to planktology.planktonicallyIn the manner of planktonplanktophagousConsuming plankton.planktotrophic(biology) That feeds on planktonplantarflexionThe act of plantarflexing.plantarflexiveRelating to plantarflexors.plantationlikeResembling or characteristic of a plantation.planthropologyThe study of plants in order to understand their relationships to humans and human culture.plantomediallyIn a plantomedial manner or directionplasmacytoidalRelating to plasmacytoidsplasmadesmatalMisspelling of plasmodesmatal.plasmadynamicsThe scientific study of the motion of plasma.plasmamembraneAlternative form of plasma membrane.plasmapharesisMisspelling of plasmapheresis.plasmapheresedProcessed by plasmapheresisplasmapheresis(medicine) A procedure in which whole blood is removed from a donor or patient and centrifuged to isolate blood cells that are resuspended in a compatible solution and re-injected into the donor or patient.plasmodesmatal(biology) plasmodesmalplasmolysationSynonym of plasmolysis.plasticizationThe process of making something more plasticplastificationAct or process of plastifying.plastoglobulin(biochemistry) Any of a group of lipoproteins present in the plastids of many plantsplastoglobulusAlternative form of plastoglobule.plastoholotype(biology) An artificial mould or copy of a holotype specimen.plastoribosome(biology) A prokaryotic ribosomeplatinocyanate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of platinocyanic acid.platinocyanide(chemistry) Any of several salts containing the anion Pt(CN)₄²⁻platitudinallyIn a platitudinal manner.platitudinizerOne who platitudinizes.platycephalousplatycephalicplatyhelminthsplural of platyhelminthplatyischnopid(zoology) Any amphipod in the family Platyischnopidae.platyspondyliaAlternative form of platyspondyly.platyspondylic(medicine) short, wide vertebrae.plaudificationMisspelling of paludification.plausibilitiesplural of plausibilityplayfellowship(rare) The state or duration of being playfellows; camaraderie between children.pleasurabilityThe quality or state of being pleasurable.pleasurelesslyWithout pleasure.pleasuremongerA pleasure seeker, a hedonist.pleasurization(rare) The act of pleasurizing.plecomacrolide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of macrolides, having a hemiacetal sidechain, that are used in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosisplectognathousAlternative form of plectognathic.pleisiomorphicOf a characteristic of an organism, acquired from its ancestors; not morphologically distinct from the same feature in an ancestor.pleitropicallyIn a pleitropic mannerplenipotentialPertaining to a plenipotentiary; having full authority.pleonastically(chiefly linguistics) In a pleonastic manner.pleosporaceousOf or relating to the Pleosporaceae, a family of sac fungi.pleotropicallyMisspelling of pleiotropically.plesiadapiform(zoology) Any extinct mammal of the order Plesiadapiformesplesiochronous(communication) Almost, but not quite, synchronous.plesiomorphismplesiomorphyplesiomorphousNearly alike in form.plesiopithecidAny extinct primate of the family PlesiopithecidaeplethymographyMisspelling of plethysmography.plethysmograph(medicine) An instrument for measuring changes in volume within an organ or whole body (usually via fluctuations in the amount of fluid it contains).plethysmometerAny instrument designed to measure small changes in volume, usually via the displacement of waterplethysmometryThe design, construction and use of plethysmometerspleuracentesisSynonym of thoracentesis.pleurapophysisA process on a vertebra that is essentially a vertebral rib.pleurobranchid(zoology) Any slug in the family Pleurobranchidae.pleurocentesisSynonym of thoracentesis.pleurosphenoidA lateral sphenoidpleurostomatidAny ciliate of the class PleurostomatidapleurothotonosAlternative form of pleurothotonus.pleurothotonus(medicine) A rare neurological disorder characterized by dystonia and abnormal and sustained involuntary muscle contraction.pleurotomariid(zoology) Any in the family Pleurotomariidae of gastropods.pleurovisceralRelating to, or connecting pleural and visceral ganglionsplumbisolvencyAlternative form of plumbosolvency.plumbobetafite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, lead, niobium, oxygen, sodium, titanium, tungsten, and uranium.plumbojarosite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing hydrogen, iron, lead, oxygen, and sulfur.plumbosolvencyThe ability of a solvent, notably water, to dissolve lead.plumbotectonic(geology) Relating to plumbotectonicsplumpendicular(archaic, dialect) perpendicularpluperfectnessThe quality of being pluperfect.pluriarticularRelating to, or affecting multiple joints (of the body)pluribacillaryHaving many bacillipluricanonical(mathematics) multicanonicalplurifactorialSynonym of multifactorial.plurifoliolate(botany) Having multiple leaflets.pluriglandularSynonym of polyglandular.plurimedialityThe quality of being plurimedial.plurimetabolicRelating to several metabolic disordersplurinucleatedSynonym of multinucleated.pluripartidism(politics) A multiparty systempluripotential(biology) pluripotentpluriresistant(medicine) Multiresistant.plurisegmentalHaving more than one segmentplurisexualityThe state of being sexually and romantically attracted to members of more than one gender.pluriversality(uncountable) The condition of being pluriversal.plutodemocracy(politics) A deceptive pseudodemocratic government that is in fact a hypercapitalist plutocracy.pluviametricalAlternative form of pluviometrical.pluviculturistA rainmaker; one who tries to induce rainfall.pluviometricalOf or pertaining to a pluviometer.plyometricallyIn a plyometric mannerpneumatisationAlternative form of pneumatization.pneumatization(biology) The formation of air cavities, as in bones or a sinuspneumatologistOne versed in pneumatology.pneumatothoraxAlternative form of pneumothorax.pneumoactivateTo activate (or become activated) within the lungspneumoallergenAn allergen in the lungs or respiratory tractpneumocentesis(surgery) centesis of a lung, typically to remove fluidpneumocephalusThe presence of air or gas within the cranial cavity.pneumococcosisAny of various diseases caused by pneumococcus (for example, pneumococcal pneumonia, pneumococcal sepsis, and pneumococcal meningitis).pneumoconiosesplural of pneumoconiosispneumoconiosis(pathology) A disease of the lungs caused by inhalation of particulate matter.pneumoconiotic(medicine) Of, relating to, or affected by pneumoconiosis.pneumocyclicinA particular bacteriocin produced by the pneumococcus bacterium.pneumocystosisA fungal infection with Pneumocystis jirovecii that primarily occurs as a pulmonary infection in AIDS patients.pneumodermatid(zoology) Any sea angel in the family Pneumodermatidae.pneumofibrosis(pathology) pulmonary fibrosispneumogalactan(biochemistry) A polysaccharide composed of pneumose and galactose residuespneumolancidinAny of a group of inhibitory lantibiotics produced by Streptococcus pneumoniae.pneumonococcalMisspelling of pneumococcal.pneumonologistAlternative form of pneumologist.pneumonopathic(pathology) Relating to pneumonopathiespneumothoraxesplural of pneumothoraxpneumotoxicantAny pneumotoxic materialpneumotoxicityThe condition of being pneumotoxicpococuranteismAlternative form of pococurantism.podocarpaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Podocarpaceae.podocytopathicRelating to podocytopathypododermatitisdermatitis in the footpodophthalmite(zoology) The eyestalk of a crustacean.podophthalmous(archaic, zoology) stalk-eyed (said formerly of crustaceans in the former group Podophthalmia)podostemaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Podostemaceae.podotrochlosisequine lameness caused by an inflammation of the tendons of the sesamoid bonepoeciloscleridAny demosponge of the order PoeciloscleridapoetologicallyIn terms of poetology.poetrylessnessAbsence of poetry.poikiliticallyIn a poikilitic manner.poikiloblastic(geology) Describing the texture of a metamorphic rock that has small idioblasts of one constituent lying within larger xenoblastspoikilocytosis(pathology) Presence in the blood of red blood cells with abnormal shape or an entirely different shapepoikilohydrousSynonym of poikilohydric.poikilothermalpoikilothermicpoikilothermia(medicine) The inability to regulate one's body temperature.poikilothermic(of an animal) Having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.poikylothermicMisspelling of poikilothermic.poisonlessnessAbsence of poison.polarisabilityAlternative spelling of polarizability.polarizability(physics) The relative tendency of a system of electric charges to become polarized in the presence of an external electric field.polarizibilityMisspelling of polarizability.poldervaartite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.polemicisationBritish standard spelling of polemicization.polemicizationThe composure of a polemic.polemoniaceousOf or relating to the plant family Polemoniaceae.policelessnessAbsence of police.policylessnessAbsence of a policy.poliglecaproneA copolymer of glycolide and a caprolactone that is used for suturingpolineuropathyMisspelling of polyneuropathy.poliodystrophy(pathology) atrophy of the gray matter of the cerebrumpoliticalspeak(informal) Synonym of politicianese.politicianlikeResembling a politician.politicianship(rare) The condition of, or the time served as, a politician.politicisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of politicization.politicization(politics) The state of being (or process of becoming) politicizedpoliticophobiaAn aversion to politics or politicianspollenophagous(biology) That feeds on pollenpollotarianismA pollotarian diet.poltergeistismThe supposed manifestation of the presence of one or more poltergeists, especially as involving physical objects which move or fly about without warning.polyacetylated(organic chemistry) acetylated many timespolyacetylenic(organic chemistry) Relating to a polyacetylenepolyacrilamideMisspelling of polyacrylamide.polyacrylamide(organic chemistry) Any of a range of cross-linked polymers of acrylamide; used to form soft gels for making contact lenses etc.polyacrylimideMisspelling of polyacrylamide.polyadenopathy(medicine) A disease that affects multiple lymph nodes.polyadenosinicRelating to polyadenosinepolyadenylatedsimple past and past participle of polyadenylatepolyalkylation(organic chemistry) alkylation with many alkyl groupspolyalkylimideA commercial polyimide used as a gel in reconstructive surgery.polyallylamine(organic chemistry) A polymer of allylaminepolyalphabeticDescribing a substitution cipher in which plaintext letters in different positions are enciphered using different substitution alphabets.polyamidoamine(organic chemistry) A dendritic polymer composed of amide and amine unitspolyampholyticRelating to a polyampholytepolyandrianism(obsolete) polyandrypolyangiaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Polyangiaceae.polyanionicity(chemistry) The condition of being polyanionicpolyanthracene(organic chemistry) Any polymeric form of anthracenepolyantibioticRelating to many antibioticspolyarthralgia(medicine) Arthralgia (joint pain) that affects many joints.polyasparagine(biochemistry) A polymer formed from asparagine monomers, or a portion of a protein consisting solely of asparaginepolyautographyThe act or practice of multiplying copies of one's own handwriting, or of manuscripts, by printing from stone; a form of lithography.polybrominated(chemistry) Having had multiple hydrogen atoms replaced by brominepolycarbonatedMixed with or containing polycarbonate plastic.polycarbonatesplural of polycarbonatepolycarboxylic(chemistry) Having multiple carboxylic functional groups.polycarpellary(botany) Composed of several or numerous carpels.polycarpellate(botany) Synonym of polycarpellary.polycentricityThe quality of being polycentric.polychondritisA medical condition characterized by inflammation and deterioration of cartilage.polychromatismThe condition of being polychromaticpolychromatistAn artist who uses many colors.polychromatize(art) To paint using many colourspolychromatouspolychromaticpolychronicityThe condition of being polychronicpolychronisticAlternative form of polychronic.polycistronismThe condition of being polycistronicpolycondensate(chemistry) Any substance prepared using polycondensationpolycotyledony(botany) The condition of being polycotyledonouspolyculturallyIn a polycultural manner.polydemonisticRelating to polydemonism.polydendrocyteAn oligodendrocyte progenitor cell.polyderivative(organic chemistry) A derivative of a compound formed by adding or replacing many radicals or functional groups.polydispersionThe process of making or becoming polydispersepolydispersity(uncountable) The state of being polydispersepolydispersivepolydispersepolyelectronic(physics, of an atom) Having more than one electronpolyembryonate(botany) Consisting of, or having, several embryos; polyembryonic.polyembryonous(zoology) Of or pertaining to polyembryony.polyenthesitis(pathology) enthesitis of multiple enthesespolyepigenetic(genetics) That produces many genetic mutationspolyesteramide(chemistry) Any polymer containing both ester and amide groups; used especially of rubber-like insulating materials.polyetherether(chemistry, in combination) first part of the name in polyetherether ketonepolyetherimideAn amorphous, amber, transparent, high-performance thermoplasticpolyethoxylate(organic chemistry) Any polymer based on ethoxylate monomerspolyfascicularRelating to or composed of many fascicles.polyferredoxina polymeric form of ferredoxinpolyfidelitousFaithful within a polyamorous relationship.polyfluoralkylAlternative form of polyfluoroalkyl.polyfollicularHaving many follicles.polyfragmentedDesignating a form of dissociative identity disorder in which the patient has a very large number of alters.polyfucosylateTo fucosylate at multiple positionspolyfunctional(chemistry) Having multiple different or same functional groups in the same compound.polyganglionicOf or relating to multiple ganglia.polyglacialism(geology) The polyglacial theorypolyglacialist(geology) A proponent of polyglacialismpolyglecaproneMisspelling of poliglecaprone.polyglomerularRelating to many glomerulipolyglottology(obsolete) The use of many languagespolyglutamatedConverted to a polyglutamatepolygonatosideA particular steroid glycoside.polygonization(mathematics) The subdivision of a plane into polygonspolygynandrousExhibiting or relating to polygynandry.polyhaloalkane(chemistry) Any of very many aliphatic organic compounds derived from a hydrocarbon by the replacement of two or more hydrogen atoms with those of a halogenpolyhedrometry(geometry) The measurement of polyhedra.polyhedrovirusnuclear polyhedrosis viruspolyhistoricalDealing with many histories or historical periods.polyholohedral(of a crystal) holohedral in multiple wayspolyhydramnionAlternative form of polyhydramnios.polyhydramnios(medicine) An excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac.polyisocyanate(chemistry) Any compound containing multiple isocyanate functional groupspolyisoprenoid(organic chemistry) Any isoprenoid having many isoprene unitspolykaryocyticRelating to polykaryocytespolylingualismMultilingualism.polylithionite(mineralogy) A phyllosilicate mineral composed of potassium lithium aluminum silicate fluoridepolymacrocycleA polymer containing a macrocycle.polymannuronicComposed of a polymer of mannuronic acidpolymathicallyIn a polymathic way.polymedicationMedication (typically self-medication) with many different drugspolymembranousHaving many membranespolymenorrhoeaAlternative form of polymenorrhea.polymerisation(British spelling, chemistry) Alternative spelling of polymerization.polymerization(organic chemistry) The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers).polymetastasis(pathology) The presence of multiple metastasespolymetastatic(pathology) Relating to polymetastasispolymethylated(organic chemistry) methylated with many methyl groupspolymethylenesplural of polymethylenepolymetricallyIn a polymetric way.polymicrogyria(pathology) A deformity of the brain such that it has an excessive number of small folds, causing mental retardation.polymicrogyricRelating to polymicrogyriapolymorphicityThe condition of being polymorphicpolymorphisticOf or pertaining to polymorphism; polymorphicpolymorphocyte(cytology) A polymorphonuclear leukocytepolymorphouslyIn a polymorphous mannerpolyneddylatedModified by polyneddylationpolyneopterousOf or pertaining to insects of the subdivision Polyneoptera.polyneuropathy(medicine) Any of several diseases involving several peripheral nerves.polynomiograph(mathematics) A two-dimensional coloured image, prepared using polynomiography, that is the representation of a polynomialpolynorbornene(organic chemistry) Any of a class of polymer formed from norbornene monomerspolynucleosome(genetics) A series of many nucleosomespolynucleotide(biochemistry) A polymeric macromolecule composed of many nucleotides; examples include DNA and RNApolyomaviruriaThe presence of polyomavirus in the urine.polyoxoniobate(inorganic chemistry) a polyoxometalate of niobiumpolyoxygenated(chemistry) oxygenated in many parts of the moleculepolyparasitismThe presence of multiple parasites on the same hostpolyphalangismThe condition of being polyphalange; having supernumerary phalanges in a digit.polypharmacist(medicine) A person who prescribes multiple drugs for multiple concurrent disorderspolypharyngeal(anatomy) Having or involving more than one pharynx.polyphenotypicOf or pertaining to a poly- varied population.polyphonicallyIn a polyphonic manner; using polyphony.polyphosphatesplural of polyphosphatepolyphosphoric(chemistry) Used to describe polymeric phosphoric acids and their derivatives.polyphyllosideA particular steroid glycoside.polyplacophore(rare) polyplacophoranpolypodiaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Polypodiaceae of ferns.polypragmatism(medicine) The approach of trying various possible therapeutic treatments with no clear diagnostic guide.polypragmatistA polypragmatic personpolypragmosyne(rare) Meddlesomeness, officiousness.polyprenylated(organic chemistry) Modified by the addition of multiple isoprenoid groupspolypropionate(organic chemistry) Any of various polymers of propionate moietiespolypropylenesplural of polypropylenepolypyrimidine(biochemistry) Any of many pyrimidine bases forming a sequence; especially a region of mRNA containing such a sequence which has a function in RNA splicingpolyquaternary(chemistry) Containing quaternary ammonium functional groups.polyquaternium(chemistry) Any of a several classes of polymers having quaternary ammonium functional groups; they act as surfactants in shampoos and various hair productspolyreactivity(immunology) The condition, or extent, of being polyreactivepolyrepetitive(biochemistry, of nucleic acid) That contains many repetitionspolyresistanceThe quality of being polyresistant.polyrhythmicalpolyrhythmicpolysaccharase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that degrades/hydrolyses a polysaccharide.polysaccharide(biochemistry) A polymer made of many saccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds.polysaccharose(obsolete, chemistry) polysaccharidepolyschematistpolyschematicpolysialylated(organic chemistry) Modified by the addition of many sialic acid residuespolysomnographpolysomnogrampolyspecialistA person who has knowledge in many areas.polyspermatouspolyspermouspolysporangium(botany) A sporangium that contains many sporespolystoechotid(zoology) Any insect of the giant lacewing family, Polystoechotidae.polystratifiedHaving many stratapolysulfonatedsulfonated with many sulfonate groupspolysumoylatedModified by polysumoylationpolysyllabicalAlternative form of polysyllabic.polysymplectic(mathematics) Multiply symplecticpolysynapticalAlternative form of polysynaptic.polysyndactyly(teratology) polydactyly and syndactyly in the same hand or footpolysynthesismThe use of polysynthetic grammar.polysynthetismSynonym of polysynthesis.polytechnicianSomeone who is studying or has studied at a polytechnic school, especially in France.polytenizationThe formation of polytenespolytheisticalof or related to polytheismpolytheticallyIn a polythetic mannerpolytomographytomography performed along multiple planes or orientationspolytransfused(medicine) Having undergone transfusion multiple times.polytraumatisminjury as a result of polytraumapolytreponemalRelating to treponemata of multiple generapolyunsaturateany polyunsaturated fat or fatty acidpolyurethaningpresent participle and gerund of polyurethanepolyuridylateduridylated in many locationspolyvictimizedSubjected to polyvictimizationpolyvinylidene(chemistry) Any polymer derived from monomers of general formula CH₂=CX₂ where X is typically a halogenpolyzwitterion(organic chemistry) Any polymer in which the monomers are zwitterionspomegranateade(rare) A sweetened drink made from pomegranates.pomphorhynchid(zoology) Any acanthocephalan in the family Pomphorhynchidae.ponderablenessThe state or quality of being ponderable.pontomedullary(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the pons and the medulla oblongatapopliteocrural(anatomy) Relating to the popliteus and the legpopularisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of popularizationpopularizationThe act of making something popular to the general public.populationallyIn terms of population.populationlessDevoid of population; unpeopled.populisticallyIn a populist manner.poriferasterol(organic chemistry) A particular sterol found in marine sponges.poriferologist(rare) A biologist whose specialty is the study of poriferans (sponges of the phylum Porifera).porismaticallyIn a porismatic manner.pornochanchadaA kind of comedic sexploitation film popular in Brazil during the 1970s and 1980s.pornographicalSynonym of pornographic.pornonormativeOf or relating to pornonormativity.pornosexuality(sexology) The preference of pornography over actual sex.porocephalosisInfection by parasitic crustaceans of genera Porocephalus or Armillifer.poroelasticityThe state or condition of being poroelastic.poroelastogramAn image produced by poroelastographyporomechanicalDescribing the mechanics of pores and their formation.porosificationThe process of making or becoming porous.porphyrizationThe act of porphyrizing, or the state of being porphyrized.porphyrogenite(historical) An honorific title given to a son of a reigning emperor in the Byzantine Empire, notably borne by Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus.portentousnessThe quality of being portentousportopulmonary(medicine) Of or relating to the portal system and the lungs.portrayabilityThe quality of being portrayable.portulacaceous(botany) Of or relating to the family Portulacaceae of plants (purslanes)positivizationThe act, or the result of positivizingpossessingnessThe property of possessing something; state of possession.possessionlessWithout possessions.possessivenessThe quality of being possessivepossessorinessThe quality of being possessory.postabsorptiveFollowing absorption of nutrients from the alimentary canalpostaccelerateAlternative form of post-accelerate.postacceptanceRelating to events or conditions after acceptance happens.postacetabular(anatomy) behind the acetabulumpostactivationFollowing activationpostadaptationFollowing adaptationpostadolescentOccurring after a period of adolescence.postadsorptionFollowing adsorptionpostamputationAfter an amputation.postanalyticalAfter analysis.postanesthesiaFollowing anesthesiapostanestheticFollowing the administration of an anesthetic.postaneurysmalFollowing an aneurysmpostantibioticFollowing treatment with an antibioticpostantifungalFollowing antifungal treatmentpostapocalypseThe time after the apocalypse.postapoplecticAfter apoplexy.postarrhythmic(medicine) That occurs after arrhythmia.postassessmentAfter an assessment.postattachmentOccurring after attachmentpostautogamousFollowing autogamypostbankruptcyAfter bankruptcy.postbehavioralAfter the decline of behavioralism.postbiologicalAfter the biological phase.postbottleneckFollowing a bottleneck, typically a population bottleneck.postcaniniformHaving the form of a postcanine toothpostcapitalismAny hypothetical economic system proposed as a future replacement for capitalism.postcapitalistAfter capitalism.postcardiotomyAfter cardiotomy.postcastrationFollowing castrationpostcerebellarposterior to the cerebellumpostchaperonin(biochemistry) Following modification by a chaperoninpostchiasmaticBehind a chiasmapostclavicularposterior to the claviclepostcollegiateOccurring after graduation from collegepostcollicular(anatomy) posterior to a colliculuspostcombustionFollowing combustionpostcomissuralMisspelling of postcommissural.postcommissure(anatomy) A transverse commissure in the posterior part of the roof of the third ventricle of the brain; the posterior cerebral commissure.postcompletionAfter completion.postconceptionFollowing conception.postconceptiveFollowing conception.postconceptualRelating to postconceptualism.postconcussionOccurring after, or as a consequence of, a concussionpostconcussivePostconcussion.postconferenceOccuring after a conference.postconfluenceAlternative form of postconfluent.postconfluencySynonym of postconfluent.postconspiracyAfter a conspiracy.postconventionAfter a convention.postconvergentFollowing convergencepostconversionAfter conversion.postconvictionOccurring after a judicial conviction.postconvulsiveFollowing a convulsion.postcopulationFollowing copulation.postcopulatoryOccurring after copulationpostcorrectiveFollowing a correctionpostcraniotomyFollowing a craniotomypostcriticallyIn a postcritical mannerpostcytochrome(biochemistry) Following the release of a cytochromepostdebriefingAfter debriefing.postdecisionalOccurring after a decision is made.postdeploymentAfter deployment.postdepositionOccurring after deposition.postdepressionAfter an economic depression.postdepressiveFollowing a state of depression (unhappy state of mind).postdeterminer(grammar) A term (or phrase) that follows a determiner in a noun phrase and modifies the head noun.postdiagnosticFollowing diagnosispostdilatationdilatation following another procedurepostdiphthericFollowing diphtheria.postdoctorallyAfter completing a doctorate.postdreissenid(ecology) Following the introduction of dreissenids in an environmentpostdysentericFollowing dysentery.postearthquakeFinding place after an earthquake.postelectronicAfter the development of electronics.postelementaryAfter the elementary school level of education.postemigrationAfter emigration.postempiricismpostpositivismpostempiricistAn adherent of postempiricism.postendodontic(dentistry) Following an endodontic procedurepostendoscopicFollowing endoscopypostengagementAfter engagement.postequatorialBehind an imaginary line or plane that divides the front and back of the body.posterchildrenplural of posterchildposteriolabialAlternative form of posterolabial.posteriomedial(anatomy) posterior and medialposteriomedianposterior and medianposteriorizingpresent participle and gerund of posteriorizeposteriorwardsAlternative form of posteriorward.posterobucallyMisspelling of posterobuccally.posterocentral(anatomy) posterior and centralposterocranial(anatomy) posterior and cranialposterofrontal(anatomy) Relating to posterior and frontal regionsposterolateral(anatomy) Situated on the side and toward the posterior aspect.posterolingualRelating to, or attached to, the base of the tongueposteroplantarposterior and plantarposterosinusid(dentistry) a small crest between the hypolophulid and the posterolophidposteroventradIn both a posterior and ventral direction.posteroventral(anatomy) Both posterior and ventralposteruptivelyIn a posteruptive mannerpostesophageal(anatomy) posterior to the esophaguspostestimationestimation following some other processpostevaluativeAfter evaluation.posteverythingAfter every style, belief, or attitude; thoroughly modern.postexertionalAfter physical exertion.postexocytoticFollowing exocytosis.postexperienceAfter an experience.postexperimentAlternative form of postexperimental.postexpirationAfter expiration.postexpiratoryFollowing expirationpostextractionAfter extraction (of e.g. a tooth).postextubationFollowing extubationpostfertilizedfertilized following some other procedurepostfiltrationAfter filtration.postgadolinium(medicine) Describing imaging effects observed following administration of gadoliniumpostganglionicLocated distal or posterior to a ganglion.postgeographicNo longer having a geographical basis.postglomerular(anatomy) Occurring or located after the glomerulus.postgonorrheicFollowing gonorrhea.postgraduation(followed by noun) After graduation; the time after graduation.postharvestingFollowing harvesting (typically of cells)posthemiplegicAfter hemiplegia.postherniationAfter herniation.posthistoricalRelating to posthistory.posthumousnessThe quality of being posthumous.posthybridizedhybridized after some other operationposthypophysis(anatomy) The posterior lobe of the pituitary bodyposthypostomalposterior to a hypostomeposthysterical(medicine) Following hysteria.postimperativeFollowing a commandpostimputationFollowing imputationpostincisionalAfter a surgical incision.postincubationAfter incubation.postindictmentAfter an indictment.postindustrial(music) Of or relating to a genre of music derived from industrial music but with electronic and rock influences.postinfarctionAfter infarction.postinfectiousFollowing an infectionpostinfluenzalAfter influenzapostinhibitoryFollowing inhibitionpostinitiationOccurring after initiationpostinspectionAfter inspection.postintestinal(anatomy) Situated posterior to the intestines.postintubationAfter intubation.postirradiatedirradiated after another operationpostjunctional(anatomy) Behind the neuromuscular junction.postliberationAfter liberation.postlinguisticAfter language acquisitionpostlitigationAfter litigation.postmammillaryBehind a nipplepostmandibularPosterior to the lower jaw.postmastectomyAfter a mastectomy.postmastershipThe office or position of postmaster.postmaturationAfter maturation.postmechanical(mechanics, engineering) Occurring after a mechanical process has completed.postmedicationAfter medication.postmenarchealAfter the menarche (advent of menses).postmenarchialAlternative form of postmenarcheal.postmeningiticAfter meningitis.postmeningitisAfter meningitis.postmenopausal(of a symptom or condition) Subsequent to the menopause.postmetaconuleposterior to the metaconulepostmillennial(Christianity) Pertaining to the belief that the Second Coming will take place after the millennium.postmillenniumAfter the turn of the millennium.postminimalismAny of various artistic movements that seek to move beyond the restrictions of minimalismpostminimalistOne who works in the style of postminimalism.postmistressesplural of postmistresspostmodernistsplural of postmodernistpostmoratoriumFollowing a moratoriumpostmutationalFollowing mutationpostmyocardial(anatomy) posterior to the myocardiumpostneoliberalRelating to postneoliberalism.postneonatallyAfter the neonatal stage.postnucleationFollowing nucleation.postnucleotomyFollowing nucleotomypostoccurrenceAfter an occurrence.postordinationAfter ordination.postosmication(cytology) postfixation of a biological sample using osmium tetroxidepostoxygenator(extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Downstream of the oxygenator.postparoxysmalFollowing a paroxysm.postparturientAfter labour in childbirth.postpatriarchypostpatriarchal society; the state of things after the decline of patriarchypostperceptual(physiology) Following perception (of a stimulus)postperistomalFollowing peristomal surgerypostperitoneal(anatomy) Posterior to the peritoneum.postperovskite(geology) A high-pressure phase of several minerals, including magnesium silicatepostphagocyticSynonym of postphagocytosis.postpharyngeal(anatomy) posterior to the pharynxpostpositional(grammar) Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a postposition.postpositively(grammar) In postpositive fashion.postpositivism(philosophy) A metatheoretical stance that critiques and amends positivism, saying that theories, background, knowledge and values of the researcher can influence what is observed and that human knowledge is based upon human conjectures.postpositivistAn adherent of postpositivism.postpostmodernHaving the characteristics of a movement or style (of art, architecture, literature, science, or philosophy) that has moved beyond postmodernism.postpostscriptAlternative form of post-postscript.postprandiallyIn a postprandial manner; after a meal; especially, after dinner.postpredictionFollowing a predictionpostpresidencypostpresidentialpostproceduralAfter a procedure.postprocessingProcessing after other processes have been completed.postprocessual(archaeology) Of or relating to a movement, in reaction to processualism, that emphasizes the subjectivity of archaeological interpretations.postproductionAlternative spelling of post-production.postprostheticFollowing the fitting of a prosthesispostpsychiatryA postmodern approach to psychiatry that focuses on solving patients' life problems rather than curing a pathological condition.postpubertallyAfter puberty.postpubescenceThe period of life that follows pubescence.postqualifyingAfter qualifying.postrandomizedFollowing being randomized.postreceptoralAlternative form of postreceptor.postrecurrence(medicine) After the recurrence of a condition.postregisteredregistered after some other eventpostregulationFollowing regulationpostretirementOccurring after the moment or event of retiring (retirement), during the period or era of retirement.postretractionFollowing retraction of an article for publicationpostrevolutionOccurring after a period of revolution.postsaturationHappening after saturationpostscientificAfter the decline of science.postseparationThe period following a separation.postsettlementAfter settlement.postsimulationFollowing simulation, typically as part of a training exercisepostsinusoidal(anatomy) Downstream of a sinusoid.postspiracularposterior to a spiraclepoststernotomy(surgery) Following a sternotomypoststructuralRelating to poststructuralism.postsuborbitalBehind the suborbital part of the eye.postsurgicallyRelating to the period following surgery.postsymphyseal(anatomy) Posterior to a symphysispostthrombosisAfter thrombosis.postthrombotic(medicine) After thrombosis.posttrabecularBehind a trabeculaposttransitionFollowing transition.posttransplantAfter a transplant.posturographicRelating to posturography.postvolitional(formal, philosophy) After an act of the will; (loosely) after-the-fact.postwithdrawalAfter withdrawal.potabilizationThe purifying of water to make it safe to drink.potamoplankton(biology) plankton that inhabit riverspotamotrygonid(zoology) Any fish in the family Potamotrygonidae.potentialisticRelating to potentialism.potentialitiesplural of potentialitypotentiometersplural of potentiometerpotentiometricOf or pertaining to potentiometry.potentiostaticAt a constant voltagepowerstructure(less common) Alternative form of power structure.practicabilityThe state of being practicable; feasibilitypracticalitiesplural of practicalitypraeacetabularMisspelling of preacetabular.praeponderanceObsolete and rare spelling of preponderance.praeternaturalAlternative spelling of preternatural.pragmalinguistOne who studies pragmalinguistics.pragmaticaliseTo make pragmaticpragmaticalityThe quality of being pragmatical.pragmaticalizeAlternative form of pragmaticalise.pragmaticisticRelating to the philosophy of pragmaticism.praiselessnessAbsence of praise.praiseworthilyIn a praiseworthy manner.prajnaparamita(Buddhism) A central concept in Mahayana Buddhism, suggesting that all things appear as thoughtforms (conceptual constructs).pranotherapistA healer using the technique of pranotherapy.praseodidymiumObsolete form of praseodymium.prasinophyceanAny green alga of the class Prasinophyceae.prasinoxanthin(organic chemistry) The xanthophyll (3~{E},5~{E},7~{E},9~{E},11~{E},13~{E},15~{E},17~{E})-1-[(1~{R},4~{S})-1,4-dihydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl]-18-[(1~{R},4~{R})-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octaen-2-one characteristic of prasinophycean algaepratyekabuddha(Buddhism) One who achieves enlightenment alone, without a teacher or guide.prayerlessnessThe state or condition of being prayerless; failure to pray.preaccelerator(physics) Any accelerator that accelerates particles and feeds them to a larger accelerator for further accelerationpreacclimationPrior to becoming acclimatedpreaccumulatedaccumulated prior to some other operationpreacetylationacetylation prior to some other operationpreacknowledge(transitive) To acknowledge in advance.preacquisitionPrior to acquisitionpreadaptationsplural of preadaptationpreadenomatousPrior to the formation of an adenomapreadolescenceThe period between childhood and adolescence, between the ages of about nine and eleven for girls, and ten and twelve for boys.preadverbially(grammar) Before an adverb.preaggregationaggregation performed or produced prior to some other processpreagricultureBefore the advent of agriculture.preanaesthetic(medicine) Administered prior to an anesthetic.preanesthetizeTo anesthetize prior to surgerypreapocalypticBefore an apocalypse.preaponeuroticIn front of an aponeurosispreapplicationapplication in advancepreappointmentA previous appointment.prearrangementAn arrangement or plan made beforehand.preassociationPrior association.preassociative(mathematics) Prior to association into an aggregationpreatmospheric(astronomy) Describing a meteoroid as it approaches the atmospherepreattentionalOf or pertaining to preattention.preattentivelyIn a preattentive mannerpreauricularly(medicine) In a preauricular manner; in front of the ear.prebendaryshipThe role or office of a prebendary.prebifurcationPrior to bifurcationprecaffeinatedNot having yet ingested caffeine; in particular, not having yet had one's first cup of coffee in the morningprecalculationA calculation performed in advance.precalibrationPrior to calibrationprecancelation(American spelling) Alternative form of precancellation.precandidatureBefore candidature.precapsulotomyPrior to capsulotomy.precariousnessA state of being uncertain or unstable.precataclysmicBefore a cataclysm.precedaneously(obsolete) In a precedaneous manner; precedingly; antecedently.precedentially(law) In a manner having the force of precedent.precelebrationCelebration in advance.precentorshipsplural of precentorshipprecentrifugedcentrifuged prior to another operationprecentromericPrior to formation of a centromerepreceptoriallyIn a preceptorial manner.preceptorshipsplural of preceptorshipprecerebellaryAlternative form of precerebellar.precessionallyIn a precessional manner; by means of precessionprechondrocyteA partially differentiated animal cell that will become a chondrocyte, part of cartilage.prechylomicronA structure that develops into a chylomicronprecipitanciesplural of precipitancyprecipitationsplural of precipitationprecipitinogenA substance that produces a precipitin.precisianisticPetty, pedantic.preclimactericSynonym of premenopausal.precoagulationcoagulation (by means of a precoagulant) before filtrationprecociousnessThe condition of being precociousprecognitivelyIn a precognitive manner; with precognition.precollisionalBefore collision.precolonialismThe era or situation before colonialism.precolonialityThe quality of being precolonial.precommissuralanterior to a commissureprecompactnessThe quality of being precompact.precompetitionOccurring before or in anticipation of a competition.precompilationThe act or process of precompiling.precomposition(music) Decisions made regarding a piece of music before composition begins, such as which key or which genre to use.precompressionCompression applied prior to something.precomputationcomputation in advancepreconceivableAble to be preconceived.preconcentrate(transitive) To concentrate (a substance) in advancepreconceptionsplural of preconceptionpreconcertedlyIn a preconcerted manner.preconditionalRelating to a precondition.preconditionedsimple past and past participle of preconditionpreconditioner(mathematics) A matrix that has a smaller condition number than another.preconfinementPrior to confinementpreconfluentlyIn a preconfluent mannerpreconquestualSynonym of preconquest.preconsciousesplural of preconsciouspreconsciously(psychology) In terms of, or by means of, the preconscious.preconsolidateTo consolidate in advance.preconsonantalImmediately preceding a consonant or consonant sound.preconstrictedconstricted in advance of another operationpreconstructedConstructed in advance.preconsumeristBefore the advent of consumerism.precontractilePrior to contractionprecontractingpresent participle and gerund of precontractprecontraction(biology) Prior to contractionprecontractualPrior to the formation of a contract.precontroversyBefore a controversy.precoordinatedcoordinated in advanceprecoronavirusPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic.precrystallineOf or relating to precrystalline states (or state) of a crystal.precultivationcultivation prior to some other operationprecytokinesisPrior to cytokinesispredaceousnessAlternative form of predaciousness.predaciousnessThe quality of being predacious.predecessoress(rare) A female predecessor.predecessorialOf, pertaining to, or subsisting as, a predecessor; preceding; replaced; descendant.predeclaration(programming) A declaration made in advance; forward declaration.predecoherence(physics) A quantum state that leads to decoherencepredeformationdeformation prior to some other processpredegradationprior degradationpredelineationPrevious delineation.predelinquencyThe quality of being predelinquent.prederivatisedderivatised prior to some other processpredesignationThe act of predesignating.predestinarianOne who believes in predestination.predestinatelyIn a predestinate manner.predestinatingpresent participle and gerund of predestinatepredestination(theology) The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by God or by fate.predestinativeDetermining beforehand; predestinating.predeterminantA determinant of what will follow.predeterminateDetermined beforehand.predeterminingpresent participle and gerund of predeterminepredeterminismThe belief that all events that occur have already been determined.predevaluation(economics) Before devaluation.predevelopmentA phase of preparation prior to development.predictabilityThe characteristic of being predictable.predictivenessthe ability to predictprediscretizeddiscretized prior to some other operationpredisposinglySo as to predispose.predispositionThe state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.predissolutionBefore dissolution.predisturbanceBefore a disturbance.prediversifieddiversified prior to some other operationpredivestitureBefore divestiture.predocumentaryBefore documentation.predreadnought(nautical) Alternative form of pre-dreadnought.preduplicationPrior to duplicationpreentocristidAn anterior entocristid.preequilibrateTo equilibrate prior to some other operationpreequilibriumBefore equilibriumpreestablishedsimple past and past participle of preestablishpreestablishesthird-person singular simple present indicative of preestablishpreexaminationbefore an examinationpreexapophysis(anatomy) An exapophysis attached to a cotylepreexistentism(philosophy) The theory that souls exist prior to their association with human bodies.preexpectationprevious expectationpreexponential(mathematics) Describing any factor that multiplies an exponential functionprefabricationThe manufacture of prefabricated components, and their assembly.prefashionablePrior to becoming fashionable.prefectoriallyIn a prefectorial manner.prefecundation(biology, dated, rare) The collective changes or conditions preceding fecundation, especially those affecting the ovum.preferablenessThe quality or state of being preferable.preferentiallyin a preferential mannerprefigurationsplural of prefigurationprefigurementsplural of prefigurementprefixlessnessAbsence of a prefix.preforeclosureThe stage at which preparations are made for foreclosurepreforgivenessPrior to forgiveness.preformulationThe formulation of a pharmaceutical drug in advance of general availabilityprefundamental(mathematics) Given a group G that acts on a set P, a subset P is prefundamental for G if, for any g in G, gB is in B only if g is 1.pregelatinisedAlternative form of pregelatinized.pregerminationPrior to germinationpregerminative(botany) Prior to germinationpregestationalBefore gestation.prehabilitatedhabilitated prior to some other processprehemorrhagicPrior to hemorrhageprehendabilityThe quality of being prehendable.prehensibilityThe condition of being prehensibleprehensivenessThe quality of being prehensive.preheparinisedAlternative form of preheparinized.preheparinizedheparinized prior to some other operationprehibernationPrior to hibernationprehomogeneous(mathematics) Having an automorphism group with an open orbit.prehumiliationBefore humiliation.prehydrolysateThe product of a prehydrolysisprehypertrophyA stage just prior to hypertrophyprehypocristidA dental feature anterior to a hypocristidpreimmigrationBefore immigration.preimpregnatedimpregnated prior to some other operationpreinclinationA prior inclination or leaning.preincorporate(transitive) To incorporate in advance.preindesignate(archaic, logic) Having no sign expressing quantity; indefinite.preinfectionalBefore infection.preinfestationAn infestation with one organism before a second infestation with another.preingestionalPrior to ingestionpreinoculationPrior to inoculationpreinsertionalBefore an insertion.preinstructingpresent participle and gerund of preinstructpreinstructionBefore being instructed or taught.preinstructivePrior to instruction.preintegrationprior to integrationpreinteractiveBefore interaction.preinterchangeBefore an interchange.preintercourseBefore intercourse.preinvolvementPrior involvement.prejudicednessQuality of being prejudiced.prejudiciouslyIn a prejudicious manner.prelegislationPrior to the introduction of legislation.prelegislativePrior to the introduction of legislation.preligamentousBefore or under a ligamentprelipoprotein(biochemistry) The precursor of a lipoproteinpreliquidationBefore liquidation.premaintenancePrior to maintenance.premanufactureTo manufacture in advance.premasticationThe act of chewing food for the purpose of physically breaking it down in order to feed another individual.prematrimonialBefore marriage.premeasurementmeasurement before some other operationpremedicationsplural of premedicationpremeditatedlyIn a premeditated manner.premeioticallyBefore meiosis.premelanosomalPrior to the development of a melanosomepremenarchallyBefore the onset of menstruation.premenstruallyBefore menstruation or its initial onset.premetacristidIn front of a metacristidpremetamorphicPrior to metamorphosispremicturitionPrior to micturition / urinationpremigrationalBefore migrationpremillenarianpremillennialpremiumisationAlternative form of premiumization.premiumization(marketing) The move towards more expensive premium products.premonitionaryOf or relating to premonition.premonstration(archaic) A showing beforehand; foreshowing.premultiplyingpresent participle and gerund of premultiplypremyelinatingThat has not yet been involved in myelinationpremyelinationThe stage prior to myelinationprenegotiationDiscussion prior to formal negotiations.prenotochordalPrior to the development of the notochordprenucleosomal(genetics) Prior to the formation of nucleosomes; relating to prenucleosomesprenylchalconeAny prenylated chalcone.prenylflavonolAny prenylated flavonol.preobservationBefore observation.preoccupationsplural of preoccupationpreodontoblastThe precursor of an odontoblastpreontologicalBefore the development of ontological thought.preoperationalPrior to a surgical operation.preoperativelyIn a preoperative context; before surgery.preorientationPrior to orientation.preovipositionPrior to oviposition.preovipositoryPrior to ovipositionpreoxygenationoxygenation prior to some other processprepaleolithicBefore the Paleolithic era.preparationism(theology) The view, in Christianity, that unregenerate people can take steps (such as praying, or reading the Bible) in preparation for conversion, and should be exhorted to do so.preparationistA proponent of preparationism.prepartnershipPrior to a partnership.prepatriarchalBefore patriarchy.prepenetrationPenetration prior to another process.prepenultimateSynonym of antepenultimate.preperformanceDone or made before or in preparation for a performance.prepericardiac(anatomy) anterior to the pericardiumprepericardial(anatomy) anterior to the pericardiumpreperoxisomalPrior to the formation of a peroxisomepreplasmablast(cytology) A cell that will differentiate into a plasma cellpreplasmolyzedplasmolyzed prior to some other operationprepoliticallyIn a prepolitical context.prepolymerisedAlternative form of prepolymerized.preponderancesplural of preponderancepreponderantlyIn a preponderant manner.preponderatelySynonym of preponderantly.preponderatingpresent participle and gerund of preponderatepreponderationThe act or state of preponderating; preponderance.preponderouslypreponderantlyprepositioningpresent participle and gerund of prepositionprepositorshipThe state or business of a prepositor.prepossessedlyIn a prepossessed manner.prepossessionsplural of prepossessionpreposterosity(uncountable) The quality of being preposterous.preposterouslyIn a preposterous manner.prepreparationPreparation that takes place before the main period of preparation.preprioception(rare) Alternative form of proprioception.preprioceptive(rare) Alternative form of proprioceptive.preprocollagen(molecular biology) The peptide that undergoes post-translational processing to form collagen.preprocurementprocurement prior to needpreproglucagon(biochemistry) Any polypeptide precursor of a proglucagon.preprohepcidinA prepropeptide that is a precursor of prohepcidinpreprohibitionBefore Prohibition (period during which alcoholic beverages were restricted or banned).preprosequence(biochemistry) A sequence of amino acid residues in a preproteinpreprothrombinA precursor of thrombin.preprovocationPrior to provocation.prepsychedelicRelated to or characteristic of the period preceding the Psychedelic era of the late 1960s.prepubescentlyDuring the period of life before the age a person is first capable of sexual reproduction; before puberty.prepublicationPreceding, or in preparation for, publication.prepunctualityThe quality of being prepunctual.preputioplasty(surgery) A procedure to treat phimosis without removal of the foreskin.prequantizableAble to be prequantizedprequelization(informal) The creation of a prequel to a work.preraphaelitesplural of preraphaeliteprerealization(US, finance) Occurring before the realization of money or other assets.prerecruitmentPrior to recruitment.prereplicationBefore replicationprereplicativeprior to replicationprerequirementA prerequisite requirementprerestorationPrior to a restoration project.preretinopathy(pathology) A condition that develops into retinopathyprerevisionistPrior to revisionism.presacrificialBefore a sacrifice.presbyophreniaA form of senile dementia characterised by memory disturbances.presbyophrenicHaving or relating to presbyophrenia.presbyopicallyWith presbyopia.presbyornithid(zoology) Any extinct bird of the family Presbyornithidae.presbyteriallyIn a presbyterial manner.presbyterianlyIn a presbyterian manner.presbytinnitus(medicine) Tinnitus which accompanies presbycusis.prescriptivelyIn a prescriptive manner.prescriptivism(linguistics) The practice of prescribing idealistic norms, as opposed to describing realistic forms, of linguistic usage.prescriptivistHaving a tendency to prescribe.prescriptivityThe quality or state of being prescriptive.prescriptorialPrior to the invention or use of writing.preselectionalRelated to preselectionpresentabilityThe quality of being presentable; acceptable appearance.presentationalOf, or pertaining to, presentation(s).presentativelyIn a presentative manner.presentialnessQuality of being presential.presentimentalOf the nature of a presentiment; foreboding.presentivenessThe state or quality of being presentive.preservabilityThe condition, or the extent, of being preservable.preservationalThat fosters preservationpresidentiable(French politics) A presidential candidate considered to have a good chance of winning an election.presidentiallyIn a presidential way.presomatomotor(anatomy) anterior to the somatomotor area of the brainprespeculationBefore financial speculation.prespliceosomeA collection of proteins that is the precursor of a spliceosomepresporulationPrior to sporulation.pressoreceptorA baroreceptor.pressuremetricRelating to pressuremetry.pressurewasherAlternative form of pressure washer.pressurisation(British spelling) The act or process of increasing pressure within a space.pressurizationThe act or process of increasing pressure within a volume of space.prestandardize(transitive) To standardize in advance.prestatisticalBefore the development or use of statistics.prestidigitate(intransitive) To perform magic with the hands or using sleight of hand.prestimulatingpresent participle and gerund of prestimulateprestimulationBefore stimulationprestimulatoryPrior to stimulationpresubstantial(philosophy) Having no physical substance, but having the potential to become substantial.presumptuosity(rare) The state of being presumptuous.presumptuouslyIn a presumptuous manner; arrogantly.presupervisory(business) Before being promoted to a supervisory role.presupposinglyIn a presupposing manner.presuppositionAn assumption made beforehand; a preliminary conjecture or speculation.presuppressionprior suppressionpresuppurativeBefore suppuration.presympatheticPrior to the development of the sympathetic nervous systempresymptomatic(medicine) relating to the early stages of a disease, before all symptoms have developed and when therefore accurate diagnosis is not possible.presynthesisedAlternative form of presynthesized.presynthesizedsynthesized in advancepretelegraphicSynonym of pretelegraph.pretendingness(obsolete) The quality of being pretentious.pretensionlessFree from pretensions.pretensivenessThe quality of being pretensive.pretergressionThe act of going past limits or bounds.preterminationPrior to termination.pretermissionsplural of pretermissionpreterrationalGoing beyond reason or rational thinking.preterrestrialPrior to the formation of EarthpreterritorialBefore the establishment of a territory or territories.pretheologicalBefore theology.pretheoretical(philosophy) Arising before any theoretical considerationspretherapeuticPrior to therapyprethermalizedthermalized before some other processpretopological(mathematics) Relating to a pretopologypretraditionalBefore the development of a tradition.pretransactionPrior to a transaction.pretranscribedsimple past and past participle of pretranscribepretransfectedtransfected prior to some other operationpretransformedsimple past and past participle of pretransformpretransfusionBefore transfusion.pretranslation(computing) Translation performed in advance.pretribulation(Christianity) Before the Tribulation.prettification(colloquial) The act of making someone or something pretty.pretuberculousSynonym of pretubercular.pretumorigenicPrior to a tumorigenic stagepretzelization(rare) The act of pretzelizing.preunificationPrior to unification.prevaccinationBefore vaccination.prevailingnessThe quality of being prevailing.prevaricationsplural of prevarication.prevascularizeTo vascularize prior to some other operationpreventability(uncountable) The condition of being preventablepreventativelyIn a manner that is preventative.preventivenessThe quality of being preventive.preventricularPrior to a ventricular contraction of the heartprevocalicallyImmediately preceding a vowel or vowel sound.prezygoticallyPrior to the zygotic periodpriestlessnessAbsence of priests.primatologicalRelating to primatology.primatologistsplural of primatologistprimatomorphanRelating to primatomorphsprimigravidityThe condition of being primigravidprimipaternityThe first pregnancy with a new partnerprimogenituresplural of primogenitureprimoinfection(virology) The first stages of an infection.princessliness(very rare) Quality of being princessly.principalitiesplural of principalityprincipalshipsplural of principalshipprinciplednessThe state or condition of being principled.prionogenicityThe condition of being prionogenicprioritisation(British spelling) Alternative form of prioritization.prioritizationThe process of assigning priorities to things or tasks.prismatizationThe process of prismatizing.pristigasterid(zoology) Any fish in the family Pristigasteridae.pristinamycineAlternative spelling of pristinamycin.privatisationsplural of privatisationprivatizationsplural of privatizationproabortionismAlternative spelling of pro-abortionism.proabortionistAlternative spelling of pro-abortionist.proaggregativeThat promotes aggregationproaggregatoryThat promotes aggregationproanthocyanin(biochemistry) Any glycoside of a proanthocyanidinproapoptogenicThat produces apoptogenicityproatherogenicThat promotes atherogenic activityprobabiliorism(religion, philosophy) The belief that man is fated to do what is almost certainly correct.probabilioristOne who holds, in opposition to the probabilists, the theory of probabiliorism.probabilistics(mathematics) A branch of statistics that deals with probabilitiesprobasisternumThe basisternum of the prothorax of some insectsprobationarily(officialese, now rare) In a probational manner; probationally.probiogenomics(genetics, biology) The genomics of probiotic bacteriaproblematicism(philosophy) A branch of philosophy that considers existence to be a constant evaluation of problemsproblematicityThe condition of being problematicproblematizingpresent participle and gerund of problematizeproblematology(philosophy) A form of philosophy based upon the questioning of questioning, to derive a new foundational principle of thought and a new conception of logical difference.proboscidiform(archaic) probosciform (having the form or uses of a proboscis)procalcitonineAlternative form of procalcitonin.procarboxysomeAn assemblage of enzymes that develops into a carboxysomeprocardiogenicThat promotes cardiogenesisprocelariiformMisspelling of procellariiform.proceleusmatic(poetry) A metrical foot consisting of four short syllables.procellariformAny seabird of the order ProcellariiformesprocessabilityThe property of being processable.processibilityAlternative form of processability.processionallyIn processional fashion; one after the other.processivenessSynonym of processivity.prochamazulene(organic chemistry) Any of a group of sesquiterpenes related to chamazuleneprochemotacticThat promotes chemotaxisprochilodontid(zoology) Any fish in the family Prochilodontidae.prochlorophyte(biology) a bright green cyanobacterium of the class Prochlorophyta, distinguished by the presence of both chlorophyll a and b and the lack of phycobilins (and so resembling the chloroplasts of higher plants)procholestaticThat promotes cholestasisprocholinergic(physiology) That promotes the production of acetylcholineprocistocardinA particular steroid glycoside.procoagulantlyIn a procoagulant mannerprocoagulationAn association of particles that develops into coagulationprocoagulativeThat leads to procoagulationprocoagulatoryThat promotes coagulationprocollagenase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that activates collagen, allowing it to be broken down by collagenasesprocolophonoid(zoology) Any parareptile of the superfamily Procolophonoidea.procompetitivePromoting competition in the marketplace.proconservatorAn official archivist of official documents in the Kingdom of the Two Siciliesproconsulshipsplural of proconsulshipprocontractileThat promotes contraction (of tissue)procrastibakerA person that procrastinates by baking.procrastinatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of procrastinateprocrastinatorOne who procrastinates; one who delays working on things.procrasturbate(slang, somewhat vulgar, intransitive) To procrastinate by masturbating.procreationist(rare) Someone who believes that sexual activity should only be done for the purpose of procreation.procrusteanize(transitive) To standardize without regard for individual differences.procrystallineThat will convert to a crystalline formproctolinergicactivated by proctolinproctosurgical(surgery) Relating to proctosurgery.procuratorshipThe role or position of a procurator.procyclicality(economics) The quality of being procyclical.prodelphinidin(biochemistry) The polymeric tannins, composed of gallocatechin, that yield delphinidin during depolymerization under oxidative conditions.prodigiousnessThe state or condition of being prodigious.prodisarmamentIn favour of disarmament.proditoriously(obsolete) In a proditorious manner; treacherously, traitorously.produceabilityAlternative form of producibility.produciblenessproducibility; the state or quality of being producible.productibilityThe state of being productible; producibility.productionable(computing) ready to be placed into a production environmentproductionallyin terms of productionproductionlessWithout or lacking productionproductionwiseIn terms of production; where production is concerned.productisationAlternative spelling of productization.productivenessThe state of being productive.productivitiesplural of productivityproductization(computing, business) The act of modifying something, such as a concept or a tool internal to an organization, to make it suitable as a commercial product.proembryogenicThat produces embryogenesisproerythrocytereticulocyteprofessionallyAs a professional; for one's paid career.professionlessLacking a professionprofessoriallyIn a professorial manner.professorshipsplural of professorshipproficientness(rare) proficiencyprofilamentousForming filaments.profitablenessThe quality of being profitable; gainfulness; usefulness; advantageousness.profitlessnessThe state or condition of being profitless.profligatenessThe state or condition of being profligate; wastefulness.profluorescent(chemistry) Leading to and preceding fluorescence.progametangialRelating to the progametangium.progametangium(mycology) The structure, in some fungi, that develops into the gametangium.progenitorshipThe state of being a progenitor.progestational(biology, medicine) Describing the phase of the menstrual cycle before gestation and after ovulation, during which progesterone is secreted.prognosticableCapable of being prognosticated or foretold; predictable.prognosticallyIn prognostic terms.prognosticatedsimple past and past participle of prognosticateprognosticatorOne who prognosticates or makes predictions; one who forecasts or guesses.progradationalRelating to progradationprogrammaticalprogrammaticprogranulocytepromyelocyteprogressionarySynonym of progressional.progressionistAn advocate of social progress, ideally towards perfection.progressophobeOne who is pessimistic about the collateral damage of progress.prohepatogenicThat promotes hepatogenesisprohibitednessThe quality of being prohibited.prohibitionaryServing to prohibit something.prohibitionism(law) The doctrine that people will refrain from certain actions if they are deemed unlawful (prohibited)prohibitionistA person who agrees with, or advocates a prohibition, especially the outlawing of the sale of alcoholic beveragesprohypertropicMisspelling of prohypertrophic.proimmunogenicThat leads to immunogenesisproimperialistAlternative spelling of pro-imperialist.proinflamatoryMisspelling of proinflammatory.proisocorticalrelating to the proisocortexprojectability(mathematics) The condition of being projectableprojectionallyBy means of projectionprojectionistsplural of projectionistprojectionless(mathematics, of a C*-algebra) In which 0 and 1 are the only projections.projectizationThe allocation of funds to a specific project regardless of any other consideration.prolactostatin(biochemistry) dopamine, when regarded as a regulator of prolactin secretionproletarianiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of proletarianize.proletarianism(uncountable) The political character and practice of the proletariat; advocacy or advancement of the proletariat’s interests.proletarianize(transitive) To turn (a person or group) into proletariat.proletariatismSynonym of proletarianism.proliferationsplural of proliferationproliferogenicThat generates proliferationprolificalnessThe quality of being prolifical.prolipoproteinInvolved in the biosynthesis of lipoproteinprolocutorshipThe rank or office of a prolocutor.prolongationalOf or relating to prolongation.prolotherapistA practitioner of prolotherapy.proluminescentRelating to pyroluminescenceprolymphoblastA structure that develops into a lymphoblastprolymphocyticRelating to prolymphocytes.promegapoietinA drug given during chemotherapy to increase blood cell regeneration.promelanogenicPromoting the production of melanin.prometamorphicThat leads to metamorphosispromethiumlike(physics, chemistry) Having properties that resemble those of promethiumpromoteabilityAlternative form of promotability.promotionalismThe policy of promoting something.promyelinatingThat fosters promyelination.promyelination(biology) The process that switches on myelination.pronationalistIn favour of nationalism.pronecroptoticThat leads to necroptosisproneurotensin(biochemistry) A precursor of the hormone neurotensinpronociceptionA pronociceptive conditionpronominalizer(grammar) A word or construct that pronominalizes.pronominalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of pronominalizepronouncednessThe quality of being pronounced.pronouncementsplural of pronouncementpronounciationMisspelling of pronunciation.pronucleophile(chemistry) A compound or group that is readily converted into a nucleophilepronunciamentoA manifesto or formal public declaration, originally political; a proclamation.pronunciationsplural of pronunciationpropaedeuticalAlternative form of propaedeutic.propaedeuticlyMisspelling of propaedeutically.propagandisticHaving the characteristics of propaganda; spreading propaganda.propagandizingpresent participle and gerund of propagandizepropanediamine(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric diamino derivatives of propane; any substituted derivative of these compoundspropanolaminesplural of propanolaminepropargylamide(organic chemistry) Any amide attached to a propargylic carbon atom.propargylamine(organic chemistry) The acetylenic primary amine HC≡C-CH₂-NH₂propargylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with the triple bond of a propargyl groupproparoxytonic(prosody) Of or relating to words whose stress falls on the antepenultimate (third to last) syllablepropellantlessAlternative form of propellentless.propellentlessWithout the use of propellent.propenenitrileacrylonitrilepropentdyopent(biochemistry) Any of a class of compounds formed as metabolites of heme that become bile pigmentspropenultimate(rare) Synonym of antepenultimate: two places before last.propenylphenolSynonym of phenylpropene.properispomenaplural of properispomenonpropertizationThe process of coming to treat something as if it were property under the lawprophaethontidAny extinct seabird of the family ProphaethontidaepropheticalityThe quality of being prophetic.prophetizationThe act or process of presenting someone as a prophet, or something as prophetic wisdom.prophylacticalprophylactic; preventativepropionylation(organic chemistry) The reaction of a substance with propionic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more propionyl groups into a substancepropitiatinglySo as to propitiate or appease.propitiatorilyBy way of propitiation; atoninglypropitiousnessThe favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result.propolypeptide(biochemistry) An inactive precursor to a polypeptide that is activated by posttranslational modificationproportionableCapable of being proportioned, or made proportional.proportionablyIn a proportionable manner; proportionately.proportionallyIn proportion; in due degree; adapted relatively.proportionatedsimple past and past participle of proportionateproportionatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of proportionateproportionatorAn unbiased stereological method used to estimate population size.proportionlessWithout proportion; unsymmetrical.proportionmentThe act or process of dividing out proportionally.propositioningpresent participle and gerund of propositionpropositionize(intransitive, linguistics) To formulate a proposition.propraetorship(historical) The office of a propraetor.proprietorshipThe state of being a proprietor; ownership.proprietressesplural of proprietressproprioceptionThe sense of the position of parts of the body, relative to other neighbouring parts of the body.proprioceptiveOf or pertaining to proprioception.proprioceptorsplural of proprioceptorproprioceptoryRelating to proprioception or to a proprioceptorpropriolactoneMisspelling of propiolactone.propulsionlessWithout a means of propulsion.propulsivenessThe state or condition of being propulsive.propylammonium(organic chemistry) The cation formed by protonation of propylamine; any of its derivativespropylcarbinoln-butanol, a primary alcohol with a four-carbon structure and the chemical formula C₄H₉OH.propyleneoxideAlternative form of propylene oxide.propyphenazone(organic chemistry) A derivative of phenazone with similar analgesic and antipyretic effects.proscillaridinA cardiac glycoside of the bufanolide type.proscriptionalArchaic form of proscriptive.proscriptivelyIn a proscriptive manner.proscriptivist(rare) One who is characterized by proscribing; one who tends to proscribe.prosecutorshipThe rank or office of prosecutor.prosencephalic(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the prosencephalon.prosencephalon(neuroanatomy) The forebrain.proskynetarion(Eastern Orthodoxy) an object of religious reverenceproskynitarion(orthodox Christianity) Alternative form of proskynetarion.prosopographicOf or pertaining to prosopographyprospectuslessWithout a prospectus.prosperousnessSynonym of prosperity.prostaglandinsplural of prostaglandinprostatomegalyA medical condition characterized by the enlargement of the prostate.prostatorrhoeaMorbid or excessive discharge from a prostate gland.prostatosphereA spherical cluster of prostate cancer stem cellsprostheticallyBy prosthetic means.prosthodonticsProsthetic dentistry: a specialty of dentistry concerned with the restoration or replacement of damaged or missing teeth or portions thereof.prosthodontistone who specializes in prosthodontics.prosthogonimid(zoology) Any trematode flatworm in the family Prosthogonimidae.prostitutionalOf or relating to prostitution.prosyllogisticOf or pertaining to a prosyllogismprotectabilityThe ability to receive protection.protectibilityMisspelling of protectability.protectingnessprotectivenessprotectionistsplural of protectionistprotectionlessWithout protection.protectivenessThe quality of being protective.protectorshipsplural of protectorshipproteidogenous(biochemistry, archaic) protein-formingproteoanabolic(biochemistry) Relating to the biosynthesis of proteinproteoarchaealRelating to the ProteoarchaeotaproteodynamicsThe dynamics of a proteostasis networkproteogenomics(genetics) A field of study that encompasses proteomics and genomics.proteoliposome(medicine, biochemistry) A liposome into which one or more proteins have been inserted, usually by artificial meansproteophoresischemophoresis by means of proteinsproteotoxicity(pathology) Any impairment of cell function caused by misfolding of a protein.proterodynamicproterokineticproterogyrinid(zoology) Any embolomere in the family Proterogyrinidae.proterokinetic(linguistics, of an Indo-European noun) Having a shifting (mobile) accent that falls on the root (alternatively, the first or penultimate syllable of the stem) in the direct case-forms, and on the suffix (alternatively, the ultimate syllable of the stem) in the weak case-forms.proterosuchianRelating to the proterosuchidsproterotheriid(zoology) Any extinct ungulate in the family Proterotheriidae.protestantical(obsolete) Protestantprotestantizedsimple past and past participle of protestantizeprotestantizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of protestantizeprotheobromineA diuretic drug.prothonotarialRelating to a prothonotary.prothonotariatThe college constituted by the twelve apostolic prothonotaries in Rome.prothonotariesplural of prothonotaryprothrombinase(biochemistry) A complex that catalyzes the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in the presence of calcium ions.protistologistOne who studies protists.protoapigenone(organic chemistry) A flavonoid that induces apoptosisprotobacterialOf or pertaining to a protobacteriumprotoberberine(organic chemistry) Any of several alkaloids related to berberineprotobiologistAn early biologist; a practitioner of protobiology.protocanonicalDescribing the first (authorized) canon of books of scripture.protocatechuic(organic chemistry) Related to protocatechuic acid, protocatechuic aldehyde or their derivativesprotochemistryThe chemistry of protons.protococcidianAny protozoan of the order ProtococcidioridaprotocoelomateAny primitive animal that evolved into the coelomatesprotocontinentA landmass capable of becoming a continent.protocuneiformBeing or relating to an early system of Sumerian writing that developed into cuneiform.protodiastolicRelating to protodiastoleprotoerubosideA particular steroid glycoside.protoeukaryoteA prokaryote that evolved into a eukaryote.protofeatheredHaving protofeathers.protofeudalism(historical) Any social system preceding, and moving toward, later feudalism.protofibrillarRelating to protofibrilsprotogeometricOf or relating to a style of Ancient Greek pottery led by Athens and produced between roughly 1030 and 900 BCE, decorated with purely abstract elements, often with broad horizontal bands about the neck and belly and concentric circles applied with compass and multiple brush.protogracillinA particular steroid glycoside.protohistorianOne who studies protohistory.protohypericin(organic chemistry) A polycyclic derivative of hypericinprotohypsodontThat become hypsodontprotoimogoliteThe precursor of an imogoliteprotokaryotype(genetics) The earliest ancestor of a karyotypeprotolanguagesplural of protolanguageprotolerogenicThat leads to tolerogenic activityprotologicallyIn a protological manner.protomartyrdomThe martyrdom of a protomartyr.protomartyressA female protomartyr.protometabolicRelating to protometabolism.protomodernismA protomodern style.protomodernistOne who uses a protomodern style.protomodernityThe condition of being protomodernprotoneuromast(cytology) A cell (or cluster of cells) that will develop into a neuromastprotooncogenesplural of protooncogeneprotooncogenicAlternative form of proto-oncogenic.protopectinase(biochemistry) Any protease that breaks down protopectinprotophosphide(inorganic chemistry) Any of a series of phosphides of a particular metal that has the fewest atoms of phosphorus per moleculeprotophysicistAn early physicist; a practitioner of protophysics.protophytologyThe study of protophytes.protoplanetary(astronomy, planets) Of or pertaining to a protoplanet.protoplasmatic(cytology) Of or relating to protoplasm.protoporcelainAn early Chinese glazed stoneware, from the Han dynasty, that had some of the characteristics of true porcelain without its translucency.protoporphirinMisspelling of protoporphyrin.protoporphorinMisspelling of protoporphyrin.protoporphyria(dermatology, pathology) A form of porphyria characterized by excessive protoporphyrin in the erythrocytes, plasma and fecesprotoporphyrin(biochemistry) Any porphyrin that lacks a central metal ionprotopresbyter(Eastern Orthodoxy) An archpriest or, in the Russian Orthodox tradition, a non-monastic priest ranking higher yet than an archpriest.protoreligiousRelating to an early stage in the development of religion.protorosaurianAlternative form of protorosaur.protosatelliteDescribing a ring of dust, surrounding a young planet, out of which moons developprotoscriptureSomething which is not yet scripture, but which is becoming or will become scriptureprotosexualityThe quality of being protosexual; early or primitive sexuality.protostomatousOf or pertaining to a protostomeprotostructureAn initial structureprotosulphuret(chemistry, obsolete) A protosulfide.protosyncellusThe deputy of an Eastern Orthodox or Eastern Catholic bishop.protosyntacticOf or pertaining to protosyntax.prototokoroninA particular steroid glycoside.prototribestinA steroid glycoside found in Tribulus terrestris.prototypicallyIn a prototypical manner.protoveratrine(organic chemistry) A ceveratrum alkaloid.protovertebral(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the protovertebrae.protoyonogeninA particular steroid glycoside.protoyuccosideA particular steroid glycoside.protozoologistA zoologist whose speciality is protozoology.protractednessThe quality of being protracted.protrusibilityThe condition of being protrusibleprotrusivenessThe quality of protruding, or sticking outprotuberantial(anatomy) Relating to a protuberance.protumorigenicPromoting tumorigenesis.proudheartedlyIn a proudhearted manner.provaccinationAlternative form of pro-vaccination.provasopressinSynonym of copeptin.proventricularRelating to the proventriculusproventriculus(zoology) The part of the avian stomach, between the crop and the gizzard, that secretes digestive enzymes.proverbialnessThe quality of being proverbial.providentiallyIn a providential manner.provincialismsplural of provincialismprovisionalityThe quality of being provisional or temporary.provisionalize(dentistry) To provide with a provisional.provocationism(very rare) A policy of agitation.provocationistOne who follows a policy of provocation; an agitator or provocateur.proximobasallyIn a proximobasal manner or directionproximocentral(anatomy) proximal and centralproximocranial(anatomy) proximal and craniallyproximolateral(anatomy) Both proximal and lateralproximoplantar(anatomy) proximal and plantarproximoventral(anatomy) close to the front or to the abdomenproxymetacaine(pharmacology) A topical anesthetic drug of the aminoester group.prudentialnessThe state of being prudential; prudence.pruritoception(pathology) itching, especially as a result of a skin conditionpruritoceptive(pathology) Relating to pruritoceptionpruritogenesis(biology) The development of pruritis (an itching sensation).prymnesiophyte(biology) Any of many unicellular photosynthetic algae of the class PrymnesiophyceaeprymnesiovirusAny virus of the genus Prymnesiovirus, that have algal hostspseudaconitine(organic chemistry) A highly toxic alkaloid with chemical formula C₃₆H₅₁NO₁₂, found in the roots of Aconitum ferox.pseudaesthesia(dated, medicine) phantom pain.pseudarthrosis(pathology) A bony, flexible structure, resembling a joint, sometimes found after a poorly united fracturepseudarthroticRelating to pseudarthrosis.pseudembryonicOf or relating to a pseudembryo.pseudepigraphaWritings falsely ascribed to famous persons (historical or mythical) to lend them greater legitimacy, typically composed many centuries after the ostensible author's death.pseudepigraphyThe composition of pseudepigrapha, false credit of authorship to give ideas greater legitimacy.pseudoacademicApparently, but not actually, academic.pseudoacromialRelating to a pseudoacromionpseudoacromionA lateral scapular ridge on nodosaurid ankylosaurspseudoaddicted(medicine) Suffering from pseudoaddiction.pseudoafferentApparently, but not actually, afferentpseudoalbinismA defect in the pigmentation of animalspseudoalkaloidAny alkaloid-like compound that does not originate from amino acids.pseudoallelism(genetics) The situation in which two genes with similar functions are located so close to one another on a chromosome that they are genetically linked and tend to be inherited togetherpseudoallergicRelating to a pseudoallergy.pseudoaneurysm(medicine) A so-called "false aneurysm", a hematoma that forms as the result of a leaking hole in an artery.pseudoarchaism(uncountable) The quality of being pseudo-archaic.pseudoarchaistA person who uses or invents pseudoarchaismspseudoargumentfallacious argument, incorrect argumentpseudoaromatic(organic chemistry) Having a ring containing alternating single and double bonds but whose electrons are not delocalized and so does not have aromatic characterpseudoathleticApparently, but not actually, athletic.pseudobacteria(biology, dated) Microscopic organic particles, molecular granules, powdered inorganic substances, etc., which in form, size, and grouping resemble bacteria.pseudobicuspidHaving three cusps, two of which are fused togetherpseudobinauralApparently, but not actually, binaural.pseudobiphasic(chemistry) Describing a form of biphasic extraction that uses a pseudophasepseudobisexualApparently, but not actually, bisexual.pseudobranchia(marine biology) A small patch of gill-like filaments on the inner surface of the opercle near the junction of the preopercle.pseudobrookite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing iron, magnesium, oxygen, and titanium.pseudocapacity(physics) The capacity of a pseudocapacitorpseudocarapaceAn arrangement of many bones that make up the back of some marine turtlespseudocardinal(malacology) A type of tooth found on the shells of some bivalve molluscs.pseudocatalaseA preparation that attempts to substitute the action of impaired catalase in cases of vitiligopseudocatenane(organic chemistry) A complex polycyclic compound that appears to be a catenane.pseudocephalonAn extension of the first segment of the thorax of an insect larvapseudoceramine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of brominated derivatives of spermines present in sponges of the genus PseudoceratinapseudochemicalApparently, but not actually, chemical.pseudocleavage(biology) The formation of a furrow in the first cell cycle of some embryospseudoclefting(linguistics) The insertion of is what or a similar word sequence so as to form a pseudocleft sentence, as when changing "she bought an apple" to "an apple is what she bought".pseudoclericalApparently, but not actually, clerical.pseudoclinicalApparently, but not actually, clinical.pseudoclubbing(medicine) A condition resembling clubbing of the nails that is not true clubbing.pseudocodeword(mathematics) The result obtained when a decoder fails to converge on a codeword, but instead converges on some other code structure.pseudocoelomicRelating to a pseudocoelompseudocolonial(biology) Relating to a pseudocolonypseudocoloringAlternative spelling of pseudocolouring.pseudocolorizeTo add pseudocolors (false colors)pseudocolouredcoloured using pseudocolours; rendered in false colourspseudocolumnarpseudostratified columnarpseudocommunalApparently, but not actually, communal; characteristic of pseudocommunity.pseudoconopeumA hyaline flap of silica forming a cavity on the external valve face of a marine diatompseudocriminalApparently, but not actually, criminal.pseudocriticalBeing an approximation to a critical pressure, temperature, etc.pseudoculturalRelating to pseudoculture.pseudocyphella(lichenology) A structure in lichens that appears as a tiny pore on the outer surface, caused when there is a break in the cortex of the lichen and the medullary hyphae extend to the surface.pseudodemented(medicine) Suffering from pseudodementia.pseudodementia(medicine) A mild form of dementia from which the patient (often an elderly woman) may recover.pseudodiarrhea(medicine) A condition of increased stool frequency (more than three times daily) with a normal daily stool weight of less than 300 g; it may accompany irritable bowel syndrome, hyperthyroidism, and anorectal disorders such as proctitis.pseudodihedralThe angle between successive alpha helices of a protein chainpseudodiploidy(genetics) The condition of being pseudodiploidpseudodipteral(architecture) Falsely or imperfectly dipteral, like a temple with the inner range of columns surrounding the cella omitted, so that the space between the cella wall and the columns is very great, being equal to two intercolumns and one columnpseudodipteron(architecture) A pseudodipteral structurepseudodiscreteapparently, but not actually, discretepseudodistance(mathematics) A pseudometric having some characteristics of distancepseudodistomin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of piperidine alkaloids isolated from tunicates of genus Pseudodistoma.pseudodivision(mathematics) Any of several methods of division that employ addition and shifting of digits.pseudodominantExhibiting or relating to pseudodominance.pseudodramaticApparently, but not actually, dramatic.pseudodynamicsdynamics that are inferred from secondary evidencepseudoeconomicApparently, but not actually, economic; having certain aspects of an economy.pseudoelection(politics) A sham election; an election organized without any significant political choice or real impact on the results, often held in dictatorial regimes to feign the appearance of public legitimacy.pseudoepidemicAn outbreak of a disease that has some characteristics of an epidemic but has no obvious physical causepseudoevidencefalse (or even fake) evidencepseudofemininefeminine or apparently feminine in certain aspects, but not truly femininepseudofeminismA belief system that resembles, but is not in fact, feminism.pseudofeministSeemingly feminist; feminist perhaps in form, but certainly not in essence.pseudofilament(biology) A line of algae or similar organisms in a shared gelatinous sheathpseudofolkloreFalse folklore; literature presented as folklore that is actually not.pseudofollicleA structure, in some malignant lymphomas, morphologically and immunologically similar to a follicle.pseudofractureA localized flaw in bone tissue presenting a radiologic appearance similar to that of a fracture; it is a radiologic sign that contributes to the diagnosis of osteomalacia.pseudoganglionA localized thickening of the main part or trunk of a nerve, resembling a ganglion but having only nerve fibres and no nerve cells.pseudogenationThe formation of pseudogenespseudogenizingpresent participle and gerund of pseudogenizepseudographics(computing) An approximation of graphics achieved through the use of text characters.pseudohalteresplural of pseudohalterepseudoharmonicHaving the appearance of being harmonic.pseudohistoricAlternative form of pseudohistorical.pseudohypocone(anatomy) A cusp, similar to a hypocone, that develops from a protocone (rather than the cingulum))pseudoinfiniteAppearing to be, but not in fact, boundless, endless, or limitless.pseudoinnocentHaving a false appearance of innocence.pseudoinvasion(pathology) An apparent invasion (of carcinomas)pseudoinvasive(pathology) Being or relating to a pseudoinvasion.pseudoinverted(mathematics) Converted into a pseudoinverse (by pseudoinversion)pseudoisomericRelating to pseudoisomerspseudojaundiceA medical condition that resembles jaundice but is not in fact jaundice, such as hypercarotenemia which can also cause yellow skin.pseudolandmark(morphometrics) Any of a number of points used to quantify a shapepseudolanguage(countable, uncountable) Something written or spoken that resembles language but is not a true language.pseudolegalityThe appearance of legality of something that is not actually legal; The use of courts, police, or legal procedures to accomplish pseudolegal results.pseudoliteraryApparently, but not actually, literary; having pretensions to literature.pseudolocality(mathematics) The condition of being pseudolocalpseudoloculateHaving pseudoloculipseudolymphomacutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia; a benign cutaneous disorder characterized by collections of lymphocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells in the skinpseudolysogeny(biology) An interaction between a phage and a host cell in which the nucleic acid of the phage remains dormant.pseudomagnetic(physics) That interacts with an electric field in a similar fashion to a magnetpseudomanifoldA special type of topological space that looks like a manifold at most of its points, but may contain singularities.pseudomauveineA dye related to mauveine.pseudomedicineAlternative form of pseudo-medicine.pseudomedievalSeemingly, but not actually, medieval; resembling the Middle Ages, or something from that era.pseudomelaniid(zoology) Any extinct gastropod in the family Pseudomelaniidae.pseudomembrane(medicine, pathology) A layer which resembles a membrane, especially one forming over a mucosal surface.pseudometallic(mineralogy) Falsely or imperfectly metallic in lustre.pseudometaloph(rare, dentistry) A structure resembling a metalophpseudomicellarRelating to pseudomicellespseudomilitaryApparently, but not actually, military.pseudomolecule(genetics) A concatenation of contigs with a small sequence between them, intended to represent a larger, native-sized molecule.pseudomomentum(physics) The property of a wave, analogous to momentum, that determines the force exerted by the wave when it interacts with matterpseudomonasticApparently, but not actually, monastic.pseudomoniasis(biology, medicine) Pseudomonas infection: a bacterial infection caused by any of various species of the genus Pseudomonas. Such infections occur in various host animals, especially certain fish; in humans immunodeficiency is typically a predisposing factor.pseudomonotone(mathematics) Almost, but not entirely monotonepseudomoralityFalse morality.pseudomorphine(zoology) Any ground beetle of the tribe Pseudomorphini, within the family Carabidae.pseudomorphism(crystallography) The state of having, or the property of taking, a crystalline form unlike that of the species.pseudomorphoseto pseudomorphpseudomorphousNot having the true form.pseudomucinous(medicine) Of or pertaining to pseudomucin.pseudomycelium(biology) An association of cells, in some bacteria and yeast, that resembles a myceliumpseudomycetoma(pathology) A mycosis of the skin resembling mycetomapseudomyotonia(pathology) An abnormally slow contraction and relaxation of muscles in response to mechanical or electrical stimulation but, unlike myotonia, it is silent on electromyography.pseudomyotonicRelating to pseudomyotoniapseudomysticalApparently, but not actually, mystical; having pretensions of mysticism.pseudomythicalApparently, but not actually, mythical; resembling a myth; having mythic elements.pseudonationalApparently, but not actually, national.pseudonavicula(zoology) One of the minute spindle-shaped embryos of gregarines and some other Protozoa.pseudonegativeResembling a negative state or condition.pseudoneonatalApparently, but not actually, neonatalpseudoneuriticOf or relating to pseudoneuritis.pseudoneuritisA condition resembling neuritis, such as optic disc drusen.pseudonizationMisspelling of pseudogenization.pseudonymisingpresent participle and gerund of pseudonymisepseudonymizingpresent participle and gerund of pseudonymizepseudonymouslyUnder a pseudonym.pseudooligomer(chemistry) A form of oligomer composed of two similar but not identical monomerspseudopalatineAny phytosaur of the subfamily †Pseudopalatinae (now named tribe †Mystriosuchini)pseudopalisade(cytology) A hypercellular zone that typically surrounds necrotic tissuepseudoparallel(computing) Employing, or relating to, pseudoparallelism.pseudoparasiteA temporary parasite, typically present due to accidental ingestion.pseudoparticle(physics) An instanton.pseudopeptidicRelating to a pseudopeptidepseudoperidiumA membranous layer that surrounds the aeciospores in rust fungi.pseudoperiodicApparently, or approximately periodic.pseudophyllineAny insect of the subfamily PseudophyllinaepseudoplacentaA membranous organ, in some insects, that functions as a placentapseudoplanktonAny plankton that lacks buoyancy and so attaches itself to a floating object.pseudoplatanusA false plane tree (Acer pseudoplatanus)pseudopodetialRelating to a pseudopodetium.pseudopoeticalAlternative form of pseudopoetic.pseudopopulismFalse populism.pseudopopulistApparently but not actually populist.pseudopregnantOf, pertaining to, or undergoing pseudopregnancy.pseudopressureA value based on pressure but taking into account the compressibility and viscosity of gases.pseudoprofoundApparently, but not actually, profound; having pretensions of depth.pseudoproteaseA rhomboid protease that lacks the amino acid residues that are essential for proteolysis, implying that it cannot cleave substrates.pseudoprotocol(computing) Something that can be accessed in the manner of a protocol but is not in fact a protocol.pseudopunicineSynonym of pseudopelletierine.pseudoquotient(mathematics) A value in pseudodivision more or less corresponding to the quotient in normal division.pseudoracemate(chemistry) A deliberate mixture of enantiomers, or a solid solution of enantiomerspseudorandomlyIn a pseudorandom mannerpseudorapidity(physics) A measure of the velocity of a particle relative to that of a beam of particles, approximated by a function of its angle.pseudorationalSupposedly, but not actually, rational; having only a veneer of reason or logic.pseudoreactionAn apparent reaction (to a medical test etc.) that does not in fact represent a positive test result.pseudoreceptor(biochemistry) A receptor protein that lacks an intracellular serine/threonine protein kinase domainpseudoreligion(chiefly derogatory) Non-mainstream belief or philosophy with certain aspects of religion (a founder, a principal text, faith-based beliefs, etc.).pseudoresidual(statistics) The difference between the observed value and the median.pseudoresonantExhibiting pseudoresonance.pseudoresponseAlternative spelling of pseudo-response.pseudorhabdite(zoology) One of the rod-like corpuscles found in the integument of certain Turbellaria, filled with a soft granular substance.pseudorhomboidRelating to certain rhomboid proteasespseudoriparianthat is close or similar to riparianpseudoromanticSpuriously romantic; schmaltzy.pseudorotation(chemistry) A form of stereoisomerization that appears to have been produced by rotation of a moleculepseudorotaxane(chemistry) Any complex, having the general form of a rotaxane, but in which the linear component does not have bulky end groups.pseudosagittal(anatomy) Apparently or approximately sagittal.pseudosamplingThe selection of a pseudosamplepseudoschizontA parasite that has some characteristics of a schizontpseudoscorpianMisspelling of pseudoscorpion.pseudoscorpionAn arachnid belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones, also known as Pseudoscorpionida or ChelonethidapseudoseasonalHaving some, but not all, seasonal characteristicspseudoselector(computing, Internet, Cascading Style Sheets) A kind of selector that identifies something not explicitly labelled in the document markup.pseudosentenceA grammatically-correct sentence that has no inherent meaningpseudosentientSeemingly sentient but not truly so.pseudosequence(mathematics) An apparent sequence used as a key in data compressionpseudosolutionA suspension or colloid that has very small particles.pseudospectral(mathematics) Describing a class of numerical analysis methods related to spectral methodspseudospectrum(mathematics) A set containing the spectrum of an operator and the numbers that are "almost" eigenvalues.pseudospikelet(botany) A synflorescence in bamboos, consisting of multiple spikelet-like structures that develop from buds.pseudospoofing(computing) The use of a Sybil attack.pseudostreamer(astrophysics) A bright loop-like structure in the corona of a star, similar to a helmet streamer, but connecting coronal holes of the same magnetic polarity.pseudosuicidalSynonym of pseudocidal.pseudosymmetryApparent symmetry of a crystal due to twinningpseudosynovialHaving the properties of synovial fluid, but not originating in the synoviumpseudotaxodont(marine biology, of a bivalve) Having many irregular short teeth transverse to the hinge that are not ctenodont or pseudoctenodont forms.pseudotemporalApparently temporalpseudotentacleA tentacle-like outgrowth found on various speciespseudoterminal(computing) A pair of pseudodevices that can communicate with each other without the hardware that a true device would require.pseudotetramerA grouping of two dimerspseudothrombusA figure that resembles a thrombus on scans.pseudotolerantApparently but not actually tolerant; faking a tolerant attitude.pseudotriangle(mathematics) Any subset of a plane that lies between any three mutually tangent convex setspseudotrichome(botany) A structure similar to a trichomepseudoturbinal(anatomy) An incurved portion of the wall of the nasal chamber, distinguished from the true turbinals.pseudotympanum(zoology) A translucent, triangular area behind the opercle of some fish (supposed to function in hearing).pseudoungulateAny mammal of the clade Pseudoungulatapseudounipolar(anatomy) Of a neuron, having one axon that is split into two branches.pseudovalidateTo perform or to undergo pseudovalidationpseudovariable(computing) A named value that acts like a variable but is not a true variable.pseudovascularApparently, but not actually, vascularpseudovelocityThe apparent velocity of a shock wavepseudovirtuousSeemingly but not really virtuous.pseudovivipary(biology) The development of plantlets from vegetative budspseudoxanthoma(pathology) Any of several diseases of tendons and other tissues having some characteristics of true xanthomaspsilanthropismpsilanthropypsilanthropistOne who believes that Jesus Christ was a mere man.psilasterosideA particular steroid glycoside.psittacofulvinA type of yellow pigment found in the feathers of parrotspsittacosauridAny dinosaur of the family †Psittacosauridae; a psittacosauruspsittacosaurusAny of several dinosaurs, of the genus Psittacosaurus, that lacked hornspsorophthalmia(medicine) An itchy inflammation of the eyelids.psorophthalmic(rare) Of or pertaining to psorophthalmia.psychanalysist(rare, dated) A psychoanalyst.psychedelicize(transitive) To make psychedelic.psychoacousticOf or pertaining to psychoacousticspsychoactivelyIn a psychoactive way.psychoactivitythe ability for a substance to be psychoactivepsychoanalyserOne who psychoanalyses.psychoanalysesthird-person singular simple present indicative of psychoanalysepsychoanalysisA family of theories and methods within the field of psychotherapy that work to find connections among patients' unconscious mental processes.psychoanalystsplural of psychoanalystpsychoanalyticOf or relating to psychoanalysis.psychoanalyzedsimple past and past participle of psychoanalyzepsychoanalyzerAlternative form of psychoanalyser.psychobabblingThat makes use of psychobabble.psychobabblishResembling or characteristic of psychobabble.psychobiologicSynonym of psychobiological.psychocentrismThe quality of being psychocentric.psychoceramicsplural of psychoceramicpsychochemicalRelating to psychochemistry.psychoclinicalRelating to the clinical practice of psychology.psychoculturalRelating to psychology and culturepsychodramaticPertaining to psychodrama.psychodynamicsThe dynamic interplay between forces that govern human behaviour.psychoeconomicThat has characteristics of, or uses techniques from, psychology and economicspsychoeducatorA teacher in the field of psychoeducationpsychogalvanicRelating to psychogalvanometry.psychogenetics(medicine) The branch of psychiatry or genetics that studies the effect of genetic inheritance on mental illness.psychogenicity(medicine) The state or property of being psychogenic, i.e. (of an illness) having a psychological aetiology.psychogenomics(genetics) psychogenetic genomicspsychographicsThe use of demographics to obtain marketing data from people's attitudes, lifestyles etc.psychographist(rare) A psychographerpsychojudicialRelating to psychological aspects of the justice system.psychokineticsplural of psychokineticpsycholinguistA practitioner of psycholinguistics.psychologisingpresent participle and gerund of psychologisepsychologisticOf or pertaining to psychologism.psychologizingpresent participle and gerund of psychologizepsychologylikeResembling psychology.psychomedicineThe use of psychoactive drugs.psychometricalpsychometricpsychometristsplural of psychometristpsychomythicalRelating to psychomyth.psychoneurosis(dated) Neurosis.psychoneuroticPertaining to or suffering from a psychoneurosis.psychonosology(dated) The study of mental disorders.psychooncologyThe branch of psychology that deals with people's experience of cancerpsychopannychySynonym of psychopannychism.psychopedagogy(psychology) The psychology of educationpsychopharmacyThe study or application of psychopharmaceuticals.psychophoneticOf or relating to psychophonetics.psychophylaxis(psychology) Mental hygiene; the development of healthy emotions, attitudes and behavior.psychophysicalOf or pertaining to psychophysics.psychopoliticsThe interaction between human psychology and politics.psychopracticepsychoanalytic practicepsychosemanticRelating to psychosemantics.psychosemioticRelating to psychosemiotics.psychosexuallyIn a psychosexual manner or context.psychosociallyWith regard to psychosociology.psychosomatics(medicine) psychosomatic medicine (science)psychostaticalAlternative form of psychostatic.psychostressorA psychological stressor.psychosurgicalRelating to psychosurgery.psychosyndromeA psychological or psychiatric syndromepsychotactical(rare) Of or relating to psychological tactics.psychotechnicsSynonym of psychotechnology.psychothrillerA psychological thriller (suspenseful work).psychotizationThe process of making psychotic.psychotopologyThe psychological dimension of place; the impact of the physical environment on one's emotional and mental state; psychogeography.psychotoxicityThe condition of being psychotoxicpsychotypology(linguistics) The way in which a language learner perceives differences and similarities between languages, affecting the learner's communication in those languages.psychovisuallyIn a psychovisual manner or context.psychovitalism(dated) The belief that the mind is influenced by a basic vital force.psychovitalitypsychological vitalitypsychrometrics(meteorology, thermodynamics) The measurement or study of the physical and thermodynamic properties of the atmosphere and its water vapour.psychrophilousSynonym of psychrophilic.psychrosphericRelating to the psychrosphere.psychroteuthid(zoology) Any squid in the family Psychroteuthidae.psychrotherapyThe therapeutic use of low temperaturespsychrotrophic(biology) Describing microorganisms that thrive in a cold environment.pteranodontianAny ornithocheiroid pterosaur of the clade PteranodontiapteranodontoidAny pterosaur of the clade †Pteranodontoidea.pteridologicalRelating to pteridology.pteridologistsplural of pteridologistpteriomorphianAny bivalve mollusc of the subclass Pteriomorphiapterocarpanoid(organic chemistry) A derivative of a pterocarpanpterocommatineAny aphid of the tribe Pterocommatinipterodactylane(organic chemistry) A small, substituted ladderane supposed to have the form of a pterodactylpterodactyloidAny pterosaur of the suborder PterodactyloideapterographicalRelating to pterography.pterostigmaticRelating to pterostigmatapterygocranial(anatomy) pterygoid and cranialpterygometopid(zoology) Any trilobite in the family Pterygometopidae.pterygopalatinMisspelling of pterygopalatine.pterygostomialRelating to the anteroventral region of the carapace of a crustacean.pterygostomianAlternative form of pterygostomial.pterylographicRelating to pterylography.pterylologicalOf or relating to pterylology.publishabilityThe property of being publishable.pugilisticallyIn a pugilistic manner; by means of fighting; aggressively.pugnaciousnessThe act or quality of being pugnacious.pulmobronchialAlternative form of bronchopulmonary.pulmocutaneous(anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or connecting the lungs and the skin.pulmolithiasisPulmonary lithiasis.pulmonocardiac(medicine) Cardiopulmonary.pulmonologicalRelating to pulmonology; synonym of pneumological.pulverulentousAlternative form of pulverulent.punctuationism(politics) In evolutionary biology, belief that evolution does not proceed at a steady pace, but instead is characterized by periods of stasis, punctuated by brief (within several hundred-thousand years) periods of rapid change.punctuationist(politics) In evolutionary biology, one who believes in punctuationism.punishablenesspunishability; liability to be punished.pupillographicRelating to pupillography.purchasabilityThe quality of being purchasable.purificationalOf or relating to purification.purinergicallyIn a purinergic manner.purinoreceptorpurinoceptorpuromycylationTreatment with puromycinpurposefulnessThe state of being purposeful.purpureocobaltA violet-red variety of cobalt.purpuroxanthin(organic chemistry) 1,3-dihydroxyanthraquinonepussyificationAlternative form of pussyfication.pycnodontiformAny extinct bony fish of the order †Pycnodontiformes.pycnophylactic(geography) Relating to a kind of areal interpolation that preserves density within defined regions.pycnopodiosideA particular steroid glycoside.pyelolithotomy(surgery) Removal of a kidney stone through an incision in the renal pelvispyelonephriticRelating to pyelonephritis.pyelonephritis(pathology) An ascending urinary tract infection of the renal pelvispyelophlebitisMisspelling of pylephlebitis.pyloroduodenal(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the pylorus and the duodenumpyomelanogenicRelating to pyomelanogenesispyosalpingitisinflammation of the pyosalpinxpyosepticaemiaAlternative form of pyosepticemia.pyraclostrobinA particular fungicide used to control several plant pathogenspyramidisationAlternative form of pyramidization.pyramidizationThe process, or the result of pyramidizingpyramidologistOne who studies pyramidology, who studies pyramids from a supernatural viewpoint.pyranocoumarin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compound in which a pyran ring is fused to that of a coumarinpyranoflavonol(organic chemistry) Any flavonol based on a pyran grouppyrazinamidase(biochemistry) An enzyme that converts the prodrug pyrazinamide to the active form pyrazinoic acidpyrheliometricRelating to pyrheliometry.pyridostigmine(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.pyridoxylation(organic chemistry) reaction with a pyridoxyl grouppyridylaminate(organic chemistry) To react with a pyridylamino grouppyridylbenzene(organic chemistry) Synonym of phenylpyridine.pyridylglycine(organic chemistry) An N-pyridyl derivative of glycinepyrimidinergicContaining or releasing pyrimidinepyrimidoindole(organic chemistry) Any of a class of heterocycles composed of a pyrimidine fused to an indolepyroantimonate(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of pyroantimonic acidpyrobituminousOf or relating to pyrobitumen.pyrocatechinic(organic chemistry) Related to, or derived from pyrocatecholpyrochemicallyIn a pyrochemical way; by means of pyrochemistry.pyroconvectionConvection caused or intensified by a fire.pyroconvectiveOf, relating to, or caused by pyroconvection.pyroconversionA dry heat treatment of starch, causing dextrinization.pyroelectricalOf, pertaining to or produced by pyroelectricitypyrogeographicRelating to pyrogeographypyromaniacallyIn a pyromaniacal manner.pyromechanicalRelating to pyromechanismspyrometallurgyAny process that uses high temperatures to transform either metals or their ores.pyrometricallyBy means of pyrometry.pyroninophilicReadily stained by pyronine.pyropheophytinAny of a group of substances, produced by heating chlorophyll, typically present in used olive oilpyrophosphatesplural of pyrophosphatepyrophosphoricof, or relating to pyrophosphoric acid or its derivativespyrophosphoryl(inorganic chemistry, especially in combination) A (univalent to tetravalent) radical derived from pyrophosphoric acid by removing one to four hydroxy groupspyrosequencing(genetics) A technique used to sequence DNA using chemiluminescent enzymatic reactions.pyrotartareouspyrotartaricpyrotartrimide(organic chemistry) The imide of pyrotartaric acidpyrotechnicianA person who designs or organises pyrotechnics.pyrotechnologyThe technology of pyrotechnicspyrrhoarsenite(mineralogy) A form of berzeliite containing some antimonypyrrhosiderite(mineralogy) A form of lepidocrocitepyrroindomycin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of antibiotics that have a spirotetramate structure

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