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pachastrellosideA particular steroid glycoside.pachycephalosaurAny of a group of herbivorous dinosaurs, of the genus Pachycephalosaurus from the late Cretaceous period.pachydermatoceleOne of the loose, inelastic folds of skin that characterize chalazoderma.pachydermatouslyIn a pachydermatous manner.pachyostoticallyIn a pachyostotic mannerpachyrhinosaurinAny of the dinosaurs of the tribe †Pachyrhinosaurini, a clade of centrosaurine ceratopsids.pachyrhizodontidAny extinct fish of the family Pachyrhizodontidaepaedolinguistics(rare) The study of child language.paedomorphicallyIn a paedomorphic mannerpaedomorphocline(biology) A sequence of increasingly more paedomorphic speciespalaeichthyologyAlternative form of palaeoichthyology.palaeoatmosphereAlternative form of paleoatmosphere.palaeobathymetryAlternative form of paleobathymetry.palaeobiogeologyAlternative form of paleobiogeology.palaeobiologicalOf or pertaining to palaeobiology.palaeocerebellarAlternative form of paleocerebellar.palaeochronologyAlternative form of paleochronology.palaeodemographyAlternative form of paleodemography.palaeodosimetricAlternative form of paleodosimetric.palaeoearthquakeAlternative form of paleoearthquake.palaeoecologicalAlternative spelling of paleoecological.palaeoencephalicAlternative form of paleoencephalic.palaeoencephalonAlternative form of paleoencephalon.palaeoentomologyThe scientific study of prehistoric insects.palaeoethnologicAlternative form of paleoethnologic.palaeofloristicsAlternative form of paleofloristics.palaeogeneticistAlternative form of paleogeneticist.palaeogeographerOne who studies palaeogeography.palaeogeographicAlternative spelling of paleogeographic.palaeogeologicalAlternative form of paleogeological.palaeoheterodontAny prehistoric heterodontpalaeohydrologicAlternative form of palaeohydrological.palaeoichnologicpaleoichnologicalpalaeoimmunologyAlternative form of paleoimmunology.palaeolacustrineAlternative form of paleolacustrine.palaeoliberalismAlternative form of paleoliberalism.palaeomechanicalRelating to ancient mechanismspalaeontographicRelating to palaeontography.palaeontologicalAlternative spelling of paleontological.palaeontologistsplural of palaeontologistpalaeopedologistAlternative form of paleopedologist.palaeophysiologyAlternative form of paleophysiology.palaeophytologicAlternative form of paleophytologic.palaeoproteomicsAlternative form of paleoproteomics.palaeopsychologyAlternative form of paleopsychology.palaeosubduction(geology) A subduction that occurred in the geologic pastpalaeosubspeciesAlternative form of paleosubspecies.palaeosynecologyAlternative form of paleosynecology.palaeotopographyAlternative form of paleotopography.palaeovegetationAlternative form of paleovegetation.palaeozoologicalAlternative form of paleozoological.palagonitization(geology) Transformation of lava to palagonite by weathering.palatopharyngeal(anatomy) Of, relating to, or involving the palate and the pharynx.palatopharyngeus(anatomy) A long, fleshy longitudinal muscle, narrower in the middle than at either end, that arises from the soft palate, contributes with the mucous membrane covering its surface to the structure of the palatopharyngeal arch, and is inserted into the thyroid cartilage and the wall of the pharynx; it serves to constrict the fauces and draw the larynx and pharynx upwards.palatosphenoidal(anatomy) Synonym of palatovaginal.paleanthropology(American spelling) The scientific study of fossil humans, and the evolution of modern man.paleethnologicalAlternative form of paleoethnological.paleoatmosphericRelating to a paleoatmospherepaleobathymetricRelating to paleobathymetrypaleobehaviouralRelating to paleobehaviourpaleobioprovinceA prehistoric bioprovincepaleobotanicallyIn terms of paleobotany.paleoceanographyThe study of the history of the oceans, especially their circulation, chemistry, biogeography, fertility, and sedimentation.paleocirculationAncient oceanic and atmospheric circulation patterns.paleoclimatologyAlternative form of palaeoclimatology.paleocontinentalRelating to a paleocontinentpaleocytologicalRelating to paleocytologypaleodemographerA demographer whose speciality is paleodemographypaleodemographicRelating to paleodemography.paleoenvironmentThe past environment of an area during a given period of its history.paleoethnobotany(archaeology) The study of plant remains from archaeological sites.paleoethnographyethnography of paleolithic manpaleoethnologistOne who studies paleoethnology.paleoethologicalRelating to paleoethologypaleogeochemicalAlternative spelling of palaeogeochemical.paleographicallyIn terms of or by means of paleography.paleoherpetologyThe scientific study of extinct reptiles and amphibians.paleohistologistA histologist whose speciality is paleohistologypaleohydrographyThe hydrography of ancient rivers or shorespaleohydrologistOne who studies paleohydrology.paleoichnologistOne who studies paleoichnology.paleoichthyologyAlternative spelling of palaeoichthyology.paleoillustratorAn artist who produces scientific illustrations of prehistoric flora and fauna.paleolatitudinalRelating to paleolatitude.paleolibertarianA supporter of paleolibertarianism.paleolimnologistOne who studies paleolimnology.paleolinguisticsThe study of the distant human past by linguistic means.paleomagneticianA specialist in the field of paleomagnetismpaleomammalogistA zoologist whose speciality is extinct mammalspaleomicrobiomicRelating to paleomicrobiomicspaleomyrmecologyThe scientific study of extinct antspaleoneurologistOne who studies paleoneurology.paleonutritionalRelating to paleonutrition.paleopathologistOne who works in paleopathology.paleopedologicalRelating to paleopedology.paleophytologist(obsolete) A paleobotanist.paleoprimatology(zoology) The study of ancient (typically extinct) primates.paleoradiologistOne who studies paleoradiology.paleornithologicOf, or relating to paleornithology.paleoseasonalityAncient seasonalitypaleoseismologicAlternative form of paleoseismological.paleotemperature(geology) The temperature at a location in the geologic pastpaleotetraploidyThe condition of being paleotetraploidpaleothermometer(archaeology) Anything found in the natural record (such as a tree ring) that can be used to deduce the temperature at some time in the past.paleothermometryAlternative spelling of palaeothermometry.paleotopographicRelating to paleotopographypaleotransportedsimple past and past participle of paleotransportpaleovirologicalRelating to paleovirologypaleovolcanologyThe study of ancient volcanic activity.paleoxylologicalAlternative form of palaeoxylological.palingeneticallyIn a palingenetic manner.palinspastically(geology) In a palinspastic fashion.pallidotegmental(anatomy) Relating to the globus pallidus and the tegmentumpalliobranchiate(zoology, archaic) Belonging to the former class Palliobranchiata; having the pallium, or mantle, acting as a gill, as in certain brachiopods.palynoassemblageAn assemblage of spores and pollen etc.panbiogeographerOne who studies panbiogeography.panbiogeographicRelating to, or employing panbiogeography.panbronchiolitisA severe form of bronchiolitis, with inflammation in all layers of the respiratory bronchioles.pancreatectomiesplural of pancreatectomypancreatectomize(transitive) To perform a pancreatectomy upon.pancreatobiliary(anatomy) Relating to the pancreas and the biliary system (bile ducts and gallbladder).pancreatoentericRelating to the pancreas and intestine.pancreatogenesis(biology) The development of the pancreas.pancreatographicRelating to pancreatographypandimensionallyIn a pandimensional manner; across all dimensions.panhematopoieticRelating to all (or most) hematopoietic precursorspaniculatumosideA particular steroid glycoside.panmyelophthisis(pathology) A disease caused by panmyelopathypanprotopsychism(philosophy) The belief that higher-order phenomenal properties (such as qualia) are logically entailed by protophenomenal properties.panprotopsychistA proponent of panprotopsychism.pansexualizationProcess of making pansexual.pantetheinylatedModified by pantetheinylationpantographicallyIn terms of, or by means of, pantography.papillomagenesisThe formation and development of papillomasparabasisphenoidA conjoined basisphenoid and parasphenoidparabenzoquinone(organic chemistry) One of the two isomers of quinone, 1,4-benzoquinone.parachromatopsiadichromatismparaclausithyronA motif in classical love poetry, the lament of a shut-out lover.paracoccidioidalRelating to the Paracoccidioides.paracoccidioidinAn antigen prepared from the pathogenic fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensisparaconductivity(physics) An enhanced conductivity induced in a material by a nearby superconductive fieldparaconglomerate(geology) A conglomerate in which large fragments are separated by abundant fine-grained matrix.paraconsistentlyIn a paraconsistent fashion.paradiapophysealThat covers the diapophysisparadifferential(mathematics) Describing an extension of differential calculus that deals with nonlinear hyperbolic and similar functions.paradigmaticallyIn a way or to an extent that is paradigmaticparadigmaticnessThe condition of being paradigmaticparaelectricallyBy means of, or in terms of, paraelectricity.paraformaldehyde(organic chemistry) A solid oligomer of formaldehyde that is used as a fumigant, and as a fixative in histologyparafransoletite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing beryllium, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.parageosynclinalRelating to a parageosyncline.paragraphizationThe act or result of paragraphizing; arrangement into paragraphs.paraguanajuatite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing bismuth, selenium, and sulfur.paraheliotropism(botany) Movement of a plant's leaves in order to reduce incident sunlight damage.parainflammation(pathology) inflammation as a response to an external stressparainflammatoryThat counters inflammationparajournalisticRelating to, or engaging in, parajournalism.paraklausithyronAlternative spelling of paraclausithyron.parallelepipedal(geometry) Having the form of a parallelepipedparallelepipedicRelating to, or having the form of a parallelepipedparallelogrammicAlternative form of parallelogramic.parallelopipedonA parallelopiped.paramagneticallyIn a paramagnetic way.paramagneticlike(physics) Having some characteristics of a paramagnetic materialparamaterisationMisspelling of parameterisation.parameterisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of parametrisation.parameterizationThe representation of a curve or surface in terms of a parametric equation.paramilitaristicOf or resembling a paramilitary.paramphistomosisA trematodiasis in which the infectious agent is a paramphistomeparamutagenicityThe condition of being paramutagenicparaoccupationalIndirectly associated with a particular occupationparaphrasabilityThe quality of being paraphrasable.paraphrasticallyIn a paraphrastic manner.paraphyletically(rare) In a paraphyletic manner.paraplatyarthridAny isopod of the genus ParaplatyarthrusparapornographicCharacteristic of or associated with parapornography.parapowerlifting(disability sports) A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.paraprofessionalA person who is trained to assist a professional: for example, an assistant to an educator.paraproteinaemiaAlternative form of paraproteinemia.paraproteinaemicAlternative form of paraproteinemic.paraproteinemiasplural of paraproteinemiaparapsychologistA person who studies parapsychology.paraschachnerite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal tin white mineral containing mercury and silver.parasitiologicalMisspelling of parasitological.parasnowboardingA parasport, an adapted version of snowboarding; The sport of parasnowboard.parastenocaridid(zoology) Any copepod in the family Parastenocarididae.parasubstitution(organic chemistry) Any substitution reaction that introduces an atom or group into the para- positionparasynapticallyBy means of parasynapsisparasynchronizedsimple past and past participle of parasynchronizeparaterraformingpresent participle and gerund of paraterraformparatransgenesisThe use of paratransgenetics to eliminate a pathogen from vector populationsparatransgeneticOf or pertaining to paratransgenetics.paratuberculosisA disease of ruminants caused by a subspecies of Mycobacterium avium; Johne's diseaseparautochthonous(geology) Of rock, having a character intermediate between that of autochthonous rock (which is native to its location) and allochthonous rock.paraveterinarianAn assistant veterinarianparchmentizationThe process of parchmentizing.paremiologicallyIn terms of paremiology.parencephaloceleThe protrusion of the cerebellum through a defect in the cranium.parenchymatouslyIn a parenchymatous mannerparenthesizationThe action or result of parenthesizing.parentheticalityThe quality of being parenthetical.parietooccipitalOf or pertaining to the parietal and occipital lobes or bones.parietosquamosal(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting, the parietal bone and the squamous part of the temporal boneparliamentariansplural of parliamentarianparochializationThe act or process of parochializing.paronomasticallyIn a paronomastic or punning fashion.parsimoniousnessThe state or condition of being parsimonious.parthenocarpicalAlternative form of parthenocarpic.participationism(education) An approach to learning that focuses on the individual learner interacting with other people.participationist(education) A proponent of participationism.partitionabilityThe property of being partitionable.partridgeberriesplural of partridgeberryparvalbuminergicProduced or activated by parvalbuminparvovirotherapyA form of virotherapy using parvovirusespassportlessnessLack of a passport.patellogastropod(zoology) Any gastropod of the clade Patellogastropoda.pathobiochemical(pathology, biochemistry) pathological and biochemicalpathocytological(pathology, cytology) pathological and cytologicalpathoetiological(pathology) Relating to pathoetiologypathogeneticallyIn terms of pathogenesis.pathognomonicity(medicine) The property of being pathognomonic, i.e. (of a sign or symptom) being characteristic of a particular disease.pathohistologistSynonym of histopathologist.patholinguisticsThe study of language disorders.pathomechanistic(pathology) Relating to pathomechanism.pathomorphogenic(pathology) Relating to pathomorphogenesispathomorphologicBoth pathologic and morphologicpathophysiologic(pathology) Pertaining to pathophysiology.pathoplasticallyIn terms of pathoplasticity.pathoprogression(pathology) The progression of a diseasepatriarchalisticOf or relating to patriarchalism.patriarchisationAlternative spelling of patriarchization.patriarchizationThe act or process of patriarchizing.patricentricallyIn a patricentric manner.pattinsonizationThe process of pattinsonizing.paucisymptomatic(pathology) Presenting few symptomspaucituberculateRelating to the Paucituberculatapectinibranchial(zoology, archaic) Synonym of pectinibranchiate.pectinibranchous(zoology, archaic) Synonym of pectinibranchiate.pedogeochemistryThe geochemistry of soil and till.pedogeographicalRelating to pedogeography.pedopsychiatristA psychiatrist whose specialism is pedopsychiatry.pedostratigraphyThe stratigraphy of soilpedunculopontine(anatomy) Relating to the peduncle and pons of the brainpejorativization(linguistics) The process by which a term gains a more negative connotation over time.pelargonaldehyde(organic chemistry) Synonym of nonanal.peltaspermaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Peltaspermaceae.pelviperitonitis(pathology) inflammation of the pelvic area and the peritoneumpenecontemporaryThat lived or existed at almost the same time (as another/others); nearly contemporarypenitentiaryshipThe office or condition of a penitentiary of the papal court.penocorrectionalRelating to penal correction.pentaacetylation(organic chemistry) Modification by the addition of five acetyl groupspentacarboxylate(organic chemistry) Any compound containing five carboxylate groups or anionspentacoordinated(chemistry) coordinated with five (the same or different) ligandspentacyclization(organic chemistry) Formation of a pentacyclic compound.pentacylindricalComposed of five cylinderspentadecahydrate(chemistry) A hydrate containing fifteen molecules of water per molecule or unit cell.pentadecapeptideAn oligopeptide composed on fifteen amino acid residuespentafluoroethyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any pentafluoro derivative of an ethyl grouppentafluorphenylMisspelling of pentafluorophenyl.pentahydroborite(mineralogy) A basic calcium borate found in skarn mineralspentalenolactone(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone, isolated from some Streptomyces species, that shows antibiotic activitypentamillionaireA person whose wealth amounts to five million dollars (or other currency unit).pentanucleotidicRelating to or composed of pentanucleotides.pentasubstituted(organic chemistry) Having five substituents.pentatriacontane(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having thirty-five carbon atoms, but especially n-pentatriacontane CH₃(CH₂)₃₃CH₃pentecontadrachmAn ancient Cyrenaic coin worth fifty drachmaspentecontalitronA large gold coin of ancient Sicily worth fifty litraspeptidodendrimer(organic chemistry) Any dendrimer composed of peptide moieties.peptidylarginineAn arginine residue within a peptideperamelemorphianAny marsupial of the order Peramelemorphia; a bilby or a bandicoot.perchlorobenzene(organic chemistry) hexachlorobenzeneperchlorobenzoicOf or pertaining to perchlorobenzoic acid or its derivativesperchloromethane(organic chemistry) Carbon tetrachloride.perennialization(agriculture) The conversion of a plant from an annual to a perennialperfectivization(grammar) The process of forming a perfective verb from the imperfective verbal stem.perfluorodecalin(organic chemistry) A perfluorocarbon, a derivative of decalin in which all of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine atoms.perfluoroheptane(organic chemistry) Any perfluoro derivative of a heptane, but especially n-perfluoroheptaneperfluoropentane(organic chemistry) Any perfluoro derivative of a pentane, but especially n-perfluoropentaneperfluoropolymer(organic chemistry) Any polymer derived from another by replacing all (or most) of the hydrogen atoms by those of fluorineperfluoropropane(organic chemistry) The fluorocarbon C₃F₈performativenessThe quality of being performative.perfunctoriously(archaic) Synonym of perfunctorily.perhydrosqualene(organic chemistry) The fully saturated triterpene derived from squaleneperiallocortical(anatomy) Surrounding the allocortexperiappendicularAround the appendix.periaqueductally(anatomy) Around the aqueduct.periconceptionalOccurring around the time of conception.periconceptually(biology) Around the time of conception.pericondensation(organic chemistry) The condensation of neighbouring aromatic systems (often in the same molecule) typically to form a fused aromatic systemperidiverticular(biology, medicine) Around a diverticulum; adjacent to a diverticulum.peridomesticallyIn a peridomestic mannerperiencephalitisInflammation of the cerebral membranes, particularly leptomeningitis or inflammation of the pia mater.perifolliculitisAn inflammation in the skin around the hair follicles.periganglionitisinflammation surrounding a ganglionperigastrulation(physiology) Occurring around the time of gastrulationperihydroxylated(organic chemistry) hydroxylated at points around a ring systemperihypothalamic(anatomy) Surrounding the hypothalamusperiimplantationAround the time of implantationperilabyrinthineSurrounding a labyrinth (of the ear)perimenopausallyAround the time of menopause.perimenstruationperimenstrualperimetropolitanSurrounding a metropolisperiodontoclasiaRemoval or destruction of the periodontal tissues.periodontologistOne who works in the field of periodontology.periodontopathicthat causes disease of the periodontiumperiosteoblasticSurrounding an osteoblastperiosteoclasticSurrounding an osteoclastperipancreatitis(medicine) inflammation of the cellular tissue around the pancreasperipherolobular(anatomy) Pertaining to or situated on the peripheral part of a lobule, especially a hepatic lobule.periphrasticallyWith circumlocution or periphrasis.periprocedurally(medicine, surgery) In a periprocedural manner: shortly before, during, and/or shortly after a procedure (but without further specificity).perisaccadicallyIn a perisaccadic mannerperisinusoidallyIn the vicinity of the sinusoids.perissodactylate(zoology) Of or relating to the Perissodactyla.perissodactylismThe property of being a perissodactyl.perissodactylous(zoology) odd-toed, of or relating to the Perissodactyla.perisynapticallyIn a perisynaptic mannerperitheliomatousRelating to a peritheliomaperitoneoscopistOne who performs a peritoneoscopy.peritrochantericSurrounding the trochanterperivascularitisAlternative form of perivasculitis.periviscerokinin(biochemistry) Any of a family of neuropeptides present in some insectspermaculturalistOne who works in the field of permaculture.permeabilisationAlternative spelling of permeabilization.permeabilizationthe act, process or result of making something, such as a membrane or cell wall, permeable - often through the use of surfactantsperonosporaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Peronosporaceae.peroxidisabilityAlternative form of peroxidizability.peroxidisulphateperoxidisulfateperoxidizabilityThe condition of being peroxidizableperoxodisulphateAlternative form of peroxidisulfate.peroxyhemiacetal(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a hemiacetal in which the ether linkage (R-O-R) is replaced by a peroxide (R-O-O-R)perpendicularityThe condition of being perpendicular.personificationsplural of personificationpersonologicallyIn terms of personology.persulphocyanate(obsolete, chemistry) A salt of persulphocyanic acid.pertinaciousnessThe state or characteristic of being pertinacious.pervicaciousnessThe quality of being pervicacious.pestilentialnessThe quality of being pestilential.petrogeneticallyIn terms of petrogenesis.petrographicallyIn terms of or by means of petrography.petromyzontiform(zoology) Of or relating to the Petromyzontiformes.petrosomatoglyph(archaeology) An impression of part of a human or animal body incised in rockphacoanaphylaxis(pathology) anaphylaxis to proteins released from the lens of the eye; the inflammation caused by thisphagodynamometerAn instrument that measures the force required to crush a given food in masticating.phagostimulatingThat leads to phagostimulationphagostimulationstimulation of the urge to feedphagostimulatory(biology) Stimulating feeding in an organism.phagotrophicallyIn a phagotrophic mannerphalacrocoracine(zoology) Relating to the Phalacrocoracidae.phalansterianismSynonym of phalansterism.phallocentricityThe property of being phallocentric.phallogocentrism(poststructuralist theory) The privileging of masculinity in the use of speech, writing or modes of thought; phallocentrism expressed through language.phallogocentristExhibiting phallogocentrism.phallometricallyBy means of, or in terms of, phallometry.phalloplasticianA surgeon who performs phalloplasty.phantasmagoricalSynonym of phantasmagoric.phantasmaticallyIn a phantasmatic manner.phantasmogeneticProducing ghosts.phantasmologicalRelating to phantasmology.pharmaceuticallyIn pharmaceutical terms or for pharmaceutical purposes.pharmacoactivitypharmaceutical activitypharmacochemicalRelating to pharmacochemistry.pharmacodynamics(pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology that studies the effects and modes of action of drugs upon the body.pharmacoeconomicOf or pertaining to pharmacoeconomics.pharmacoenhancerAny substance that enhances the efficacy of a drugpharmacogenetics(pharmacology, genetics) The study of genetic variation that gives rise to differing responses to drugs.pharmacogenomics(pharmacology, genetics) The study of genes that code for enzymes that metabolize drugs, and the design of tailor-made drugs adapted to an individual's genetic make-up.pharmacogenotypeA genotype that has an influence on the response to a drugpharmacognosticspharmacognosypharmacoinvasive(medicine) invasive by a pharmaceutical medicationpharmacokinetics(pharmacology) The particular rates at which drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body.pharmaconutrientBoth a pharmaceutical and a nutrientpharmacopuncture(medicine) Acupuncture as a means of delivering pharmaceuticals.pharmacoresponse(medicine) Response to pharmacotherapy.pharmacosedationsedation by means of a pharmaceutical drugpharmacosiderite(mineralogy) A hydrated basic ferric arsenate, consisting of the elements arsenic, iron, hydrogen, potassium, sodium and oxygen.pharmacotoxicityThe quality of being pharmacotoxic.pharmacovigilant(medicine, pharmacology) Exhibiting pharmacovigilance.pharyngalizationAlternative form of pharyngealization.pharyngognathous(archaic) Characteristic of fish of the order Pharyngognathi.pharyngopalatine(anatomy) Synonym of palatopharyngeal.pharyngotrachealRelating to the pharynx and the tracheapharyngotympanic(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting, the pharynx and eardrum.phenakistiscopicAlternative form of phenakistoscopic.phenakistoscopicOf or relating to the phenakistoscope.phenanthrenylene(organic chemistry) Any arylene derived from phenanthrenephenanthridinium(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The cation formed by protonation of phenanthridinephenanthridinone(organic chemistry) A cyclic amide derived from phenanthridine that has immunosuppressant activityphenanthromethyl(organic chemistry) A phenanthryl derivative of a methyl radicalphenisobromolateSynonym of bromopropylate.phenolphthaleinsplural of phenolphthaleinphenomenographicRelating to phenomenographyphenomenological(philosophy) Of or relating to phenomenology, or consistent with the principles of phenomenology.phenophosphazine(organic chemistry) Alternative form of phenophosphazinine.phenoxaphosphine(organic chemistry) Alternative form of phenoxaphosphinine.phenoxybenzamine(pharmacology) A drug that blocks the activity of alpha-receptors and is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₂₂ClNO·HCl especially to treat hypertension and sweating due to pheochromocytoma.phenoxypropazineA hydrazine derivative and monoamine oxidase inhibitor.phenpromethamineA phenethylamine stimulant drug.phenylalaninemia(pathology) The presence of phenylalanine in the bloodphenylalkylamine(organic chemistry) Any phenyl derivative of an alkylaminephenylenediamine(organic chemistry) Any of the three isomeric di-amino-benzenes, used as intermediates in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, plastics etc.phenylethylamide(organic chemistry) N-phenylethyl-azanidephenylethylamineAlternative form of phenethylamine.phenylhydrazinesplural of phenylhydrazinephenylketoneuriaAlternative form of phenylketonuria.phenylpiperazine(chemistry) A chemical compound featuring a phenyl group bound to a piperazine ring, many of whose derivatives are used as pharmaceuticals.phenylpiperidine(chemistry) A chemical compound with a phenyl moiety directly attached to piperidine.phenylpropionate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of phenylpropionic acid.phenylthiomethyl(organic chemistry, in combination) The univalent radical C₆H₅-S-CH₂-phenyltoloxamineA particular antihistamine drug with sedative and analgesic effects.pheochromoctyomaMisspelling of pheochromocytoma.pheochromocytoma(medicine) A neuroendocrine tumour of the medulla of the adrenal glands.philanthropinism(historical, education) A 19th-century German system of education, aiming to reform society by teaching children to become philanthropic, natural and rational beings.philanthropinistAn advocate of, or believer in, philanthropinism.philanthropistic(dated, rare) philanthropic (pertaining to, or characteristic of, a philanthropist).philanthropizingpresent participle and gerund of philanthropizephilharmonicallyIn a philharmonic manner.philoprogenitiveProlific, or producing many offspring.philosophicalityThe quality of being philosophical.philosophicationThe process of bringing something into the realm of philosophy.philosophisticalAlternative form of philosophistic.philosophizationProcess or action of philosophizing.phlebothrombosisThe formation of a blood clot in a vein independently from the presence of inflammation of the vein.phlebothromboticRelating to phlebothrombosis.phlebotomization(medicine) The process of phlebotomizing (performing phlebotomy).phleixanthophyll(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.phlogopitization(mineralogy) Conversion into phlogopite.phlorizinizationThe process of phlorizinizing.phonoaudiologistOne who studies phonoaudiology.phonocardiogramsplural of phonocardiogramphonocardiograph(medicine) A device that records and displays the sounds made by the heart.phonographicallyBy means of a phonograph.phonophotophobia(medicine) Synonym of photophonophobia.phonovibrographyThe imaging of vocal fold vibrationsphosphanthridine(organic chemistry) A heterocycle formally derived from phenanthridine by replacing the nitrogen atom with phosphorusphosphindolizine(organic chemistry) A heterocycle formally derived from indolizine by replacing the nitrogen atom with phosphorusphosphinothricinThe herbicide (RS)-2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphinoyl]butyric acid.phosphoaccepting(biochemistry) That acts as a phosphoacceptorphosphoadenosine(organic chemistry) Adenosine phosphate, (especially adenosine monophosphate).phosphoanhydride(inorganic chemistry) The anhydride of a phosphoric acid or, especially, of a polyphosphoric acidphosphoaspartate(biochemistry) A phosphorylated form of aspartate, typically formed via protein phosphorylationphosphobacteriumAny bacterium that solubilise phosphate (typically in soil)phosphocaseinateA complex of calcium phosphate and casein manufactured from skimmed milkphosphocelluloseA phosphorylated cellulose used as an ion exchange resin.phosphocytometryThe cytometric analysis of phosphorylated proteinsphosphodefective(biochemistry) That has defective phosphorylationphosphodeficientHaving fewer than normal phosphorylation sitesphosphodependent(biochemistry) dependent on the presence of phosphatephosphoglucerateMisspelling of phosphoglycerate.phosphogluconate(organic chemistry) Any phosphate derivative of a gluconate.phosphoglucoside(organic chemistry) A form of glucoside derived from phosphoglucosephosphoglycerate(organic chemistry) glycerophosphatephosphoglyceride(organic chemistry) a phosphatide combined with a small, basic molecule (such as choline or ethanolamine); a phospholipidphosphoglycolate(biochemistry) The anion PO₃-O-CH₂CO₂³⁻ that inhibits photosynthesis.phosphohistidine(organic chemistry) Either of two N-phosphate derivatives of histidine (in which N-H is replaced by N-PO₃H)phosphohydrolase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that hydrolyzes an organic phosphate groupphosphoinositide(organic chemistry) The inositol ester of phosphoric acid that is a component of phosphatidylinositolsphosphoisomerase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the isomerization of carbohydrate phosphatesphospholabellingAlternative form of phospholabeling.phospholipidomicRelating to a phospholipidome.phospholipidosis(pathology) The abnormal deposition of phospholipids, especially in the alveoliphospholipolysisThe hydrolysis of a phospholipidphospholipolyticThat breaks down (hydrolyzes) phospholipidsphospholyticallyIn a phospholytic mannerphosphomimickingmodification in order to mimic a specific phosphorylated proteinphosphomolybdate(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of phosphomolybdic acidphosphomonoester(biochemistry) A monoester of phosphoric acidphosphonoacetate(chemistry) A salt or ester of phosphonoacetic acid.phosphonoformate(organic chemistry) Any salt of phosphonoformic acidphosphonothioate(organic chemistry) Any anion of the form R-O-PH(=O)-S⁻ (or similar forms having the negative charge on the oxygen atom)phosphonovaleric(organic chemistry) phosphonopentanoicphosphopeptidome(biochemistry) A peptidome of phosphopeptidesphosphoprofiling(biochemistry) The profiling of phosphorylated proteinsphosphoprotemicsAlternative form of phosphoproteomics.phosphoproteomicOf or pertaining to phosphoproteomics or to a phosphoproteome.phosphoregulatorAny material or system that produces phosphoregulationphosphorescencesplural of phosphorescencephosphorescentlyIn a phosphorescent manner.phosphoresistant(biochemistry) resistant to phosphorylationphosphorolyticalAlternative form of phosphorolytic.phosphorothioate(biochemistry) A derivative of phosphate in which an oxygen atom is replaced with sulfur; especially such a variant of nucleic acidphosphortungstenAn alloy, especially a specialist form of steel, that contains phosphorus and tungstenphosphorylatable(biochemistry) Capable of being phosphorylatedphosphorylationsplural of phosphorylationphosphoselective(immunology, of an antibody) That only reacts with a phosphorylated materialphosphosensitive(biochemistry) sensitive to phosphate concentrationphosphosubstrate(biochemistry) Any (immunological) substrate containing phosphatephosphosynthetic(biochemistry) Relating to the biosynthesis of phospholipidsphosphothiolated(organic chemistry) Reacted with, or converted to a phosphothiol derivativephosphothreonine(organic chemistry) The phosphorylated form of threonine.phosphotungstate(organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry) A salt or ester of phosphotungstic acid.photoacclimation(biology) acclimation to a particular light environmentphotoacclimativeRelating to, or producing photoacclimationphotoacclimatory(biology) Relating to photoacclimationphotoactivatableThat is able to be activated by lightphotoactivatibleMisspelling of photoactivatable.photoangioplastyphotodynamic treatment of diseased arteriesphotoassociation(physics) The association of two atoms, under the influence of laser light, to form an excited diatomic molecule.photoassociativeOf, pertaining to, or resulting from photoassociationphotoautotrophicRelating to a photoautotroph or to photoautotrophismphotobacteriosis(pathology) infection by photobacteriaphotobiliprotein(biochemistry) Synonym of biliprotein.photobiochemical(biochemistry) Relating to photobiochemistryphotobiophysicalOf or pertaining to photobiophysicsphotocapacitanceThe change in capacitance caused by light absorption.photocholesterol(organic chemistry) An analogue of cholesterol in which the 5-6 double bond has been replaced by a photoactivatable diazirine groupphotochromicallyin a photochromic mannerphotochromogenic(medicine) Of or pertaining to a photochromogen.photochromoscopeA device for giving shifting effects of color to a photograph. The unmounted print, made translucent, is illuminated from behind with colored light.photochronograph(astronomy) An instrument for the photographic recording of star transits.photocoagulation(medicine) A surgical procedure in which a tumour, or diseased retinal tissue, is destroyed by using a laser.photocoagulativeRelating to, or causing photocoagulationphotocolorimeterA photoelectric colorimeterphotocolorimetryphotoelectric colorimetryphotocolposcopicRelating to photocolposcopyphotocompositionSynonym of phototypesetting.photoconductance(physics) The conductance of a material as a result of photoconductivityphotoconjugationphotochemical conjugationphotoconsistencyThe property of being photoconsistent.photoconsumptionThe consumption of a chemical species (typically molecular oxygen) under the influence of lightphotoconsumptiveRelating to photoconsumptionphotoconvertableMisspelling of photoconvertible.photoconvertibleThat may be converted (from one form to another) by the action of lightphotocrosslinkedphotochemically crosslinkedphotocrosslinker(chemistry) A compound that aids photocrosslinkingphotocyclization(chemistry, physics) Any intramolecular photochemical process leading to a ring system by formation of one new single bond, either by a concerted process (e.g., electrocyclization) or by multi-step processes such as the Norrish-Yang reaction.photodegradationAny reduction or degradation in a useful property of a material because of a chemical change as a result of absorption of light.photodegradativeCausing or relating to photodegradation.photodepolarizerAny substance that initiates photodepolarizationphotodermatologyThe study of the effects of light on the skinphotodestructionphotobleachingphotodissociableCapable of undergoing photodissociation.photodissociateddissociated by photodissociationphotodissolutionphotochemical dissolutionphotodocumentaryA collection of photographs serving as a documentary.photoduplicationphotocopyingphotodynamicallyBy means of, or with regard to, photodynamics.photoelectricityElectricity produced by the photoelectric effect.photoelectrotype(dated, photography) An electrotype plate formed in a mould made by photographing on prepared gelatine, etc.photoelicitationThe elicitation of a response to the display of a photographic imagephotoelimination(chemistry, physics) photochemical eliminationphotoencapsulateTo encapsulate photochemicallyphotoenhancementenhancement of photographic images, typically by digital meansphotoenolization(chemistry) A form of phototautomerization leading to the production of enolsphotoentrainableentrainable by means of lightphotoentrainment(biology) The entrainment of an organism's circadian rhythm to the pattern of light and dark in its environmentphotoenvironment(ecology) An environment that has a particular level of lightphotoequilibrium(chemistry) photochemical equilibriumphotoequivalencePhotochemical equivalence, as described by the Stark-Einstein law.photoevaporatingpresent participle and gerund of photoevaporatephotoevaporation(astronomy) The removal of the atmosphere of a planet or removal of a protoplanetary disk by high-energy photons from its sun or a nearby hot starphotoevaporativeThat causes photoevaporationphotofabricationA photographic method of manufacturing integrated circuits in which a pattern is placed over a semiconductor in an etching solution and exposed to lightphotoferrotrophyferrotrophy by means of lightphotofluorographAn image produced by means of photofluorography.photogastroscopeA device used to take photographs of the interior of the stomach.photogrammetristOne who carries out photogrammetry.photographicallyIn a photographic manner.photographometer(dated) An instrument for determining the sensibility of the plates employed in photographic processes to luminous rays.photogravitropic(biology) That moves or orientates under the influence of light and gravityphotoheliographyHeliography (photography of the sun), especially as undertaken using a photoheliograph.photoheterotrophA heterotrophic organism that uses light for energy but cannot use carbon dioxide as its sole carbon source and thus uses organic compounds from the environment.photoimmobilizedsimple past and past participle of photoimmobilizephotoinactivatorA material that produces photoinactivationphotoinsecticideAn insecticide whose efficacy is improved with a photosensitizing agentphotoinsensitiveNot easily affected by lights.photoinstabilitychemical instability in the presence of lightphotointerpreterAn expert at photointerpretationphotointerrupterAn optical device that acts as a switch when a beam of light is blocked by a foreign objectphotoirradiationirradiation with lightphotojournalistsplural of photojournalistphotokeratectomy(surgery) keratectomy by means of laser lightphotokeratoscopyThe use of a photokeratoscope.photolithographsplural of photolithographphotolithography(printing) A lithographic procedure in which printing plates are made using a photographic process.photoluminescentExhibiting photoluminescencephotomacrography(photography) The photography of small objects, at close range, using a macro lens.photomacroscopicOf or relating to the photomacroscope.photomicrographsplural of photomicrographphotomicrography(photography) Photography using a microscope.photomicrometricRelating to photomicrometryphotomicroscopicRelating to photomicroscopy.photomicrosensorA microsensor that responds to lightphotomixotrophicSynonym of mixotrophic.photomorphogenicOf or relating to photomorphogenesis.photomultipliersplural of photomultiplierphotomyxotrophicMisspelling of photomixotrophic.photoorganotroph(biology) a simple organism, such as a protozoan, that derives its energy from photosynthesis and organic compoundsphotooxygenation(chemistry) Any oxygenation reaction that takes place in the presence of light.photopatternableSuitable for photopatterning.photoperiodicityThe condition, or extent, of being photoperiodicphotophobotacticRelating to photophobotaxisphotophonophobia(medicine) Excessive sensitivity to light and sound; abnormal fear of light and sound.photopolarimeterA combination of a polarimeter and a photometerphotoprecipitateTo cause, or to undergo photoprecipitationphotoradiographyA form of radiography that uses visible lightphotoreactivatedsimple past and past participle of photoreactivatephotoreflectance(physics) reflectance that varies according to the incident light levelphotorespiration(biology) Light-dependent release of carbon dioxide and uptake of oxygen in photosynthetic organisms as an unavoidable side reaction of photosynthesis.photorespiratoryRelating to photorespiration.photoretinoscopeSynonym of retinoscope, but especially one that uses a particular form of light (such as infrared)photoretinoscopyphotorefractive retinoscopyphotorheological(physics, chemistry) Describing any rheological property that can be modified by exposure to light.photoselectivelyIn a photoselective mannerphotoselectivityThe condition of being photoselectivephotosensibilityMisspelling of photosensitivity.photosensitisingpresent participle and gerund of photosensitisephotosensitivelyIn a photosensitive way.photosensitivitysensitivity to light, especially a heightened response to lightphotosensitizersplural of photosensitizerphotosensitizingpresent participle and gerund of photosensitizephotostimulatingThat involves photostimulationphotostimulation(biology, physics) The activation of a biological organ or organism by means of lightphotostimulatoryThat produces photostimulationphotosynthesisedsimple past and past participle of photosynthesisephotosynthesiserAlternative form of photosynthesizer.photosynthesisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of photosynthesisephotosynthesizedsimple past and past participle of photosynthesizephotosynthesizerAny organism that uses photosynthesis to generate carbohydratesphotosynthesizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of photosynthesizephotosyntheticalAlternative form of photosynthetic.phototachymetricRelating to a phototachymeter.phototelegraphicRelating to phototelegraphy.phototheranosticDescribing a theranostic material that is activated by lightphototherapeuticPertaining to phototherapy.photothermolysisphotochemical thermolysisphototopographerOne who carries out phototopography.phototopographicOf or pertaining to phototopography.phototransducingThat exhibits phototransduction.phototransfectedtransfected by means of phototransfectionphototransferase(biochemistry) Any photochemical transferasephototransformedsimple past and past participle of phototransformphototriggerablephotochemically triggerablephototrophicallyBy means of phototrophyphototypesettersplural of phototypesetterphototypesettingA printing process that generated columns of type on a scroll of photographic paper, using a phototypesetter.phototypographicRelating to phototypography.photovoltaicallyBy means of photovoltaics.photoxylographicOf or pertaining to photoxylography.photozincographyA form of photolithography using a zinc platephragmobasidiate(mycology) Being or containing a phragmobasidium.phraseologicallyIn terms of phraseology.phreatomagmatismThe explosive interaction between magma and water.phrenicoexeresis(surgery) surgical removal of the phrenic nervephthalocyaninate(organic chemistry) A complex of a phthalocyanine with a metal ion.phycobiliproteinAny of a class of water-soluble proteins, present in cyanobacteria and certain algae, that capture light energy which is then passed on to chlorophylls during photosynthesis; the most important constituents of the phycobilisomes.phycobiloproteinMisspelling of phycobiliprotein.phycomycetaceous(mycology) Belonging to the family Phycomycetaceae of fungi.phyllachoraceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Phyllachoraceae.phylodemographicRelating to phylodemographyphylodynamicallyIn a phylodynamic mannerphylogeneticallybased on phylogeneticsphylogenomicallyBy means of phylogenomicsphyloinformaticsThe application of computing methods to phylogeneticsphylolinguisticsThe phylogeny of linguisticsphylomitogenomicRelating to a phylomitogenomephylomorphospace(biology) A graphical representation of the morphology of a group of related speciesphysicochemistryphysical chemistryphysicopsychicalRelating to the physical world and the psyche.physioabsorptionAlternative form of physisorption.physiobiologicalRelating to physiobiology.physiochemicallyIn a physiochemical manner.physiocraticallyIn a physiocratic manner.physioecologicalphysiological and ecologicalphysiogeographicRelating to physiogeographyphysiognomicallyIn terms of physiognomy.physiognomonicalAlternative form of physiognomic.physiomechanicalDescribing any physical property that is affected by mechanical processes, such as erosion.physiomedicalismAn approach to treating disease that uses only non-poisonous vegetable drugs.physiomedicalistA proponent of physicomedicalism.physiopathogenicphysiological and pathogenicphysiopathologicphysiopathologicalphysiophilosophyA natural philosophy concerning natural history and relationships.physioregulation(biochemistry) physiochemical regulationphysioregulatoryRelating to, or providing physioregulationphysiotherapistsplural of physiotherapistphytoassimilableThat can assimilate in a plantphytoassociation(botany) association with plantsphytocannabinoidAny cannabinoid that occurs naturally in a plant.phytochromobilinA bilin chromophore found in phytochromephytoclimatologyplant climatologyphytoconstituentAny constituent of plant origin.phytodegradation(biochemistry) The process by which substances taken by a plant from its environment are broken downphytodemographicRelating to the effects of plants on human populationsphytodiagnosticsThe diagnostics of plant diseases and pathogensphytoecdysteroid(biochemistry) Any ecdysteroid found in plants.phytoequivalence(pharmacology, herbal medicine) A physiological equivalence between the effects of two herbal extracts, the efficacy of one of which has been clinically demonstrated.phytogeneticallyIn phytogenetic terms.phytogeographersplural of phytogeographerphytohemagglutinMisspelling of phytohemagglutinin.phytolithologistOne who studies phytolithology.phytooestrogenicAlternative form of phytoestrogenic.phytopathogenousAlternative form of phytopathogenic.phytopathologistA scientist who specializes in phytopathology; a plant pathologistphytophysiognomyThe physiognomy (appearance) of a plantphytopreparationA preparation made from plant materialphytopromotionalRelating to, or causing phytopromotionphytoremediation(biochemistry) Bioremediation through the use of plants.phytoremediativeRelating to phytoremediation.phytosiderophore(biochemistry) Any of a class of chelate compounds, common in grasses, that sequester iron.phytosociologistOne who studies phytosociology.phytosphingosine(organic chemistry) dihydrosphingosine (and related compounds)phytosterolaemiaAlternative form of phytosterolemia.phytostimulation(biology) A form of phytoremediation in which microbial activity near the roots is increasedphytostimulatoryRelating to phytostimulationphytosuccivorousSynonym of succivorous.phytotherapeuticOf or relating to phytotherapy.phytotopographicRelating to phytotopography.picoelectronvolt(physics) A unit of energy equal to one trillionth of an electronvolt, symbol peVpicoprasinophyteAny green alga of the class Picoprasinophyceae, of which Picocystis salinarum is the sole accepted species in 2019.picropodophyllin(medicine) A particular chemokine that induces apoptosis in some tumour cellspictographicallyIn a pictographic manner.pictorializationThe process or result of pictorializing.piezocoefficient(physics) A piezoelectric coefficient that quantifies the relationship between change in volume and strength of electric fieldpiezoelasticallyIn a piezoelastic manner.piezoelectricity(physics) A voltage generated by certain crystals in response to an applied mechanical stress.piezoluminescentExhibiting or relating to piezoluminescence.piezoresistivitypiezoresistancepiezotranslationThe conversion of pressure into movement by a piezotranslator.pigmentationallyIn terms of pigmentation.pistanthrophobia(informal) The fear of trusting people or one's partner in a romantic relationship.pithecanthropineBelonging to the former hominid genus Pithecanthropus.pithecanthropoidPertaining to or characteristic of the pithecanthropoids.plagiaristicallyIn a plagiaristic manner.plagiochilaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Plagiochilaceae.plagiogrammaceanAny diatom of the family PlagiogrammaceaeplagiotropicallyIn a plagiotropic manner.plakohypaphorine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of iodine-containing indole alkaloids resembling hypaphorine and first reported in the Caribbean sponge Plakortis simplex.planapochromatic(optics) Describing an apochromatic lens system that produces a planar (flat) fieldplanktonologicalAlternative form of planktological.planktonophagous(zoology) Consuming plankton.planographicallyIn a planographic manner.plantarenaloside(organic chemistry) An iridoid found in the genus Psyllium.plateletpheresisThe removal of platelets from a person through apheresis.pleasurelessnessAbsence of pleasure.plectenchymatousRelating to plectenchymaplectospondylous(obsolete, zoology) Of or pertaining to the Plectospondyli, a former suborder of fish having the anterior vertebrae coalesced, such as the carp.plenipotentiallyIn a plenipotential manner.pleometroticallyBy pleometrosis.plethysmographicRelating to plethysmography.pleuroperitonealRelating to the pleuroperitoneum.pleuroperitoneum(anatomy) The pleural and peritoneal membranes, or the membrane lining the body cavity and covering the surface of the enclosed viscera; the peritoneum; used especially in the case of those animals in which the body cavity is not divided.pleuropneumoniaeAlternative form of pleuropneumonia.plioplatecarpineAny squamate mosasaur of the subfamily Plioplatecarpinaeplumbopyrochlore(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, lead, niobium, oxygen, silicon, tantalum, uranium, and yttrium.plumodenticulateplumose and denticulatepluricellularityThe condition of being pluricellularpluricontinentalOf or relating to more than one continent.pluriculturalismA pluricultural approach or policy.pluridimensionalOf several dimensions.plurinationalismA plurinational approach or policy.plurinationalityThe quality of being plurinational.plurisubharmonic(mathematics) Describing a generalization of subharmonic functionspluviometricallyBy means of, or in terms of, pluviometry.pneumohemothoraxhemopneumothoraxpneumonectomizedsimple past and past participle of pneumonectomizepneumonoconiosisAlternative form of pneumoconiosis.pneumoperitonealRelating to pneumoperitoneum.pneumoperitoneumThe presence of air or gas in the peritoneal cavity.pneumoprotective(pharmacology) That serves to protect the lungs.pneumotachographA form of spirometer that measures and displays the velocity of airflowpneumotachometerA spirometer that measures the flow rate of gases by detecting pressure differences across the fine mesh.pneumotachygraphMisspelling of pneumotachograph.pneumotonometricRelating to pneumotonometry.pneumotricipital(anatomy) Relating to the lungs and the tricepspodobromhidrosisbromhidrosis of the feet.podostemonaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Podostemonaceae.poecilostomatoid(zoology) Any member of the order Poecilostomatoida of copepods.poikilocarynosis(rare) The formation of cells, having variably shaped nuclei, that occurs in Bowen's disease.poikilodermatousRelating to poikilodermapolarimetricallyIn a polarimetric mannerpolariscopicallyBy means of polariscopy.polarizabilitiesplural of polarizabilitypoliticalizationThe process or instance of making something political.politicoeconomicAlternative form of politico-economic.politicojudicialRelating to political and legal systems.polyadaptationalRelating to multiple adaptationspolyagglutinableAble to undergo polyagglutinationpolyautoimmunity(pathology) The presence of several autoimmune diseases in the same personpolycaprolactone(chemistry) A biodegradable polyester used in medical applications such as suturespolycarbohydrateSynonym of polysaccharide.polycellulosomalRelating to polycellulosomespolychaetologist(biology) Any biologist whose speciality is polychetespolychalcogenide(chemistry) Any compound of general formula REₙR having a chain of more than two chalcogen atoms.polychemotherapyChemotherapy involving several different drugs.polychromaticityThe condition of being polychromaticpolychromatophilAny polychromatophilic cell, typically an erythrocytepolychronizationThe process of becoming polychronic.polycondensation(chemistry) Any condensation reaction, of a monomer having two functional groups, which leads to the formation of a polymer (a polycondensate).polycotyledonary(anatomy) Having the villi of the placenta collected into definite patches, or cotyledons.polycotyledonous(botany) Having multiple cotyledonspolydepsipeptide(biochemistry) A polymeric depsipeptidepolydispersivityThe condition of being polydispersivepolydodecahedronconvex regular 4-polytype (four-dimensional analogue of a Platonic solid) with Schläfli symbol {5,3,3}polyelectrolyticOf or pertaining to a polyelectrolyte.polyethersulfone(chemistry) Any of a family of thermoplastic polymers that are known for their toughness and stability at high temperatures. They contain the subunit aryl-SO₂-aryl, the defining feature of which is the sulfone group.polyethoxylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with multiple instances of ethylene oxidepolyethylenimineMisspelling of polyethyleneimine.polyextremophile(biology) An organism which can tolerate two or more extreme environmental factors.polyfluorobenzyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A derivative of the benzyl radical in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorinepolyfluoroolefin(chemistry) Any of several polymers made from the polymerization of fluorinated olefinspolyfluorophenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any polyfluoro derivative of a phenyl radicalpolyformaldehyde(chemistry) polyoxymethylenepolyfunctionallyIn a polyfunctional mannerpolygalacturonan(biochemistry) A polymeric form of galacturonanpolygalacturonicRelating to polygalacturonic acid or its derivativespolyglycosylatedModified by the addition of many glycosyl groupspolygynandrouslyIn a polygynandrous mannerpolyhalogenation(chemistry) The process of making something polyhalogenated.polyheterocyclic(organic chemistry) Containing many heterocyclic ringspolyhierarchicalRelating to a polyhierarchy.polyhydramniotic(medicine) Of, relating to, or characterised by polyhydramnios.polyhydrogenated(organic chemistry) hydrogenated such that hydrogen is attached to multiple double bondspolyhydroxylated(organic chemistry) Having many hydroxyl substituents.polyisobutadieneSynonym of polyisoprene (especially in the rubber industry)polyisocyanurate(organic chemistry) A form of polyurethane polymer, based on cyanuric acid, formed from a polyhydroxy alcohol and a diisocyanate; it forms foams that are used for thermal insulationpolymacromonomerA branched polymer with high density of arms and shape ranging from spherical to nonspherical.polymalformative(medicine) Having or characterised by multiple congenital malformations.polymerizability(uncountable) The state of being polymerizable.polymerogenicityThe condition of being polymerogenic.polymerosomatous(biology) That has many merosomespolymetamorphism(geology) The presence of more than one phase of metamorphism.polymethacrylate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of polymethacrylic acidpolymethoxylated(organic chemistry) Having many methoxyl groupspolymolecularity(uncountable) The state of being polymolecularpolymorphousnessThe quality of being polymorphous.polyneuropathiesplural of polyneuropathypolynucleotidase(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes which catalyze the hydrolysis of polynucleotides to form oligonucleotides and eventually simple nucleotides.polyoxometallateAlternative form of polyoxometalate.polyoxomolybdate(inorganic chemistry) Any of several complex, polymeric anions composed of molybdate and oxyanion speciespolyoxopalladate(inorganic chemistry) A polyoxometalate with palladium as the metal.polyoxotungstate(inorganic chemistry) A complex oxyanion of tungsten that is used in protein crystallisationpolyoxymethylene(chemistry) A polymer of formaldehyde having a repeat unit of -CH₂-O- ; it is used in engineering to make small gears etcpolypharmacologyThe presence of multiple pharmacologies (targets, modes of action etc) in a single drugpolyphosphoester(organic chemistry) the ester of a polyphosphatepolyphyleticallyIn a polyphyletic manner.polyplacophorous(rare) polyplacophoranpolyploidisationAlternative form of polyploidization.polyploidization(genetics) hybridization that leads to polyploidypolypseudonymousHaving many pseudonyms.polyrhythmicallyIn a polyrhythmic manner; by the use of polyrhythmpolyriboinosinicpolyinosinicpolysaccharidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a polysaccharidepolyschizotomous(paleontology, malacology) Furcating at many points.polysemanticallyIn a polysemantic way.polysomnographerA person who makes polysomnographs using polysomnographypolysomnographicOf, pertaining to, or made using polysomnographypolyspecificallyIn a polyspecific mannerpolysyllabicallyIn a polysyllabic way.polysynapticallyIn a polysynaptic manner; using more than one synapse.polysyndactylismAlternative form of polysyndactyly.polysyndeticallyIn a polysyndetic manner.polysyntheticism(archaic, linguistics) polysynthesispolytechnizationThe practice, typically in communist states, of prioritizing technical and industrial aspects of educationpolytheisticallyin a polytheistic mannerpolytoxicomaniacA person who is addicted to multiple drugs.polyubiquitinate(biochemistry) To cause or to undergo polyubiquitination.polyubiquitylatepolyubiquitinatepolyunsaturation(chemistry) The state of being polyunsaturated, or the degree to which something is polyunsaturated.polyuridylylated(biochemistry) uridylylated via polyuridylylationpolyvinylalcoholAlternative form of polyvinyl alcohol.polyzwitterionicOf or pertaining to a polyzwitterion.pontocerebellaryAlternative form of pontocerebellar.porcelainizationThe act or process of porcelainizing.porcellanasteridAny sea star of the family PorcellanasteridaepornographicallyIn a pornographic manner.pornographomaniaAddiction to pornography.pornonormativityThe phenomenon of human sexual expression being shaped by the conventions of mainstream pornography.porohyperelasticporous and hyperelasticporosimetricallyBy means of or in terms of porosimetry.poroviscoelasticRelating to, or exhibiting poroviscoelasticityporphyrogenitism(rare) The principle of succession in royal families, especially among the Eastern Roman emperors, by which a younger son, if born after the accession of his father to the throne, was preferred to an elder son who was born prior to it.porphyrogeniturethe principle of royal succession in which the first son born after his father's accession to the throne has the first claim, even if he has older brothers who were born before the father's crowning.porphyrogennetosAlternative form of porphyrogenite.porprismacovirusAny DNA virus of the genus Porprismacovirusportoenterostomy(surgery) A form of anastomosis of the jejunum to the porta hepatis regionpositionlessnessAbsence of position.positivisticallyIn a positivistic manner.postacceleration(physics) acceleration of an electron following deflection by a magnetic fieldpostadjudicationAfter adjudication.postadjudicativeSynonym of postadjudication.postagriculturalAfter the advent of agriculture.postarsphenamineAfter arsphenamine has been administered.postarthroplastyFollowing arthroplastypostarthroscopic(medicine) After an arthroscopy.postarticulatoryFollowing articulationpostbiosyntheticFollowing biosynthesispostblastodermalFollowing formation of a blastodermpostbureaucraticAfter a period of bureaucracy.postcatastrophicAfter a catastrophe.postchemotherapyAfter chemotherapy.postchlorinationThe addition of chlorine to the treated water right before it is distributed.postcircumcisionFollowing circumcision.postcivilizationAfter civilization.postcolonoscopicFollowing colonoscopypostconceptionalAfter conception (the fusion of gametes to produce a new organism).postconcussionalAfter a concussion.postconditioningAfter conditioning.postconstructionOccurring after construction.postconsultationAfter consultation.postconvalescentAfter convalescence.postconventional(ethics) Belonging to the last of Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development, involving a social contract orientation and universal ethical principles.postcoordinationcoordination following some other operationpostdepositionalOccurring after depositionpostdictatorshipThe government after a dictatorship has ended.postdiphtheriticAfter diphtheria.postdisplacementAfter displacement.postdistributionAfter a distribution.postemancipation(US) After the Emancipation Proclamation.postembolisationAlternative form of postembolization.postembolizationAfter embolization.postencephalitic(medicine) Of or relating to postencephalitis.postencephalitis(medicine) A form of parkinsonism, believed to be caused by a viral illness, that triggers degeneration of the nerve cells in the substantia nigra and leads to encephalitis.postencephalyticMisspelling of postencephalitic.postenvenomationAfter envenomation.posterioanterior(anatomy) posterior and anteriorposteriorisationAlternative form of posteriorization.posteriorization(biology) The acquisition of posterior values, especially the formation of the forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain and spinal cord from the anterior neural plateposterolaterallyIn a posterolateral manner.posterolinguallyTowards, or via, the base of the tongueposteroplantarlyIn a posteroplantar manner or directionposterosubmedialposterior and submedialposteroventrallyIn a posteroventral directionpostexperientialFollowing an experience.postexperimentalFollowing experimentationpostextractionalSynonym of postextraction.postextrasystoleThe part of an irregular heartbeat rhythm following an extrasystolepostfermentationFollowing fermentationpostfibrillatory(medicine) That occurs after ventricular or atrial fibrillation.postfibrinolysisFollowing fibrinolysispostfinalizationAfter the finalization of an adoption, at the point of legal transfer of parental rights and withdrawal of supervision.postfoundationalOf or relating to postfoundationalism.postgastrulationAfter gastrulationposthaemorrhagicAfter haemorrhage.posthypnoticallyIn a posthypnotic mannerposthypoglycemicAfter hypoglycemia.posthysteroscopyAlternative form of posthysteroscopic.postilluminationFollowing illuminationpostimmunisationAlternative form of postimmunization.postimmunizationAfter immunization.postimplantationFollowing implantation.postindependenceOccurring after a country has achieved independencepostindustriallyIn a postindustrial context; following industrialization.postinfectiouslyIn a postinfectious mannerpostinfiltrationFollowing infiltrationpostinflammatoryAfter inflammation.postinflationaryAfter inflation.postinflectionalAfter inflection.postinfraorbitalA group of dermal bones located posterior to the orbit (in some vertebrates)postinfundibularBehind an infundibulumpostinseminationFollowing inseminationpostinterventionAfter intervention.postintoxicationAfter intoxication.postintroductionAfter the introduction of something.postintroductoryAfter the introduction of something.postjunctionallyIn a postjunctional manner.postmanipulationFollowing manipulationpostmaturationalAfter maturation.postmenopausallyAfter menopause.postmodification(grammar) modification by a postmodifierpostmythologicalAfter the development of mythology, or the time when it was popularly believed in.postnucleoplasty(surgery) Following nucleoplastypostoophorectomyAfter oophorectomy.postparacentesisFollowing paracentesispostparadigmaticAfter the formation of a paradigm.postpartisanshipThe state or quality of being postpartisanpostpathologicalAfter the onset of a pathological state.postphagocytosisFollowing phagocytosispostpharyngeallyIn a postpharyngeal mannerpostpositionally(grammar) In a postpositional manner.postpositivisticRelating to, or characteristic of, postpositivism.postpresentationAfter presentationpostpresidentialOf or occurring in the period following a person's presidencypostprobationaryAfter a period of probation.postprocedurallyIn a postprocedural manner; after a procedure.postpromontorial(anatomy) posterior to a promontorypostprotocristidposterior to a protocristidpostradiotherapyAfter radiotherapy.postratificationFollowing ratification.postreactivationFollowing reactivationpostregulationalSynonym of postregulation.postremogenitureInheritance by the last-born child of the entirety of, or of a privileged position in, a parent’s wealth, estate, or office; ultimogeniture.postreproductiveFollowing a productive stage.postresurrectionAfter resurrection.postsaccadicallyFollowing a saccadepoststructurallyIn a poststructural manner.postsynapticallyIn a postsynaptic mannerpostthrombectomyAfter thrombectomy.postthrombolyticAfter thrombolysis.posttraductionalOccurring as a result of traduction.posttransductionAfter transduction.posttransfectionFollowing transfectionposttransitionalFollowing transition.posttranslocatedModified by posttranslocationpostunionizationAfter unionization.postvitellogenicFollowing vitellogenesispostzygapophysis(anatomy) A posterior zygapophysis.postzygopophysisMisspelling of postzygapophysis.potassicleakeite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic reddish brown mineral containing hydrogen, iron, lithium, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and vanadium.potentializationThe process of potentializing.practicalizationThe process of practicalizing.practitionershipThe role or status of practitioner.praezygapophysisAlternative form of prezygapophysis.pragmalinguisticOf or relating to pragmalinguistics.praiseworthinessThe state or quality of being praiseworthy.pratiyasamutpadaAlternative form of pratityasamutpada.preaccreditationBefore accreditation.preacidificationA prior acidification.preadvertisementadvertisement in advancepreambassadorialBefore becoming an ambassador.preamplificationThe use of a preamplifier.preanaesthetisedanaesthetised in advancepreantepenultima(poetry) The last syllable but three (of a word or other utterance); the fourth-to-last syllable.preascertainmentascertainment in advancepreassociativityThe condition of being preassociativepreauthorisationAlternative form of preauthorization.preauthorizationPrior to authorization.preautophagosomeA precursor in the formation of an autophagosomeprebiotechnologyBefore the era of biotechnology.prebiotinylationPrior to biotinylationprecarcinomatousBefore the development of a carcinoma.precardioversionBefore cardioversion.precartilaginousPrior to the formation of cartilageprecategorialityThe property of being precategorial.precertificationCertification in advance.precipitinogenicProducing a precipitin.precompositional(music) Prior to composing music; relating to precomposition.precomputabilityThe quality of being precomputable.precomputationalPrior to computation.preconcentration(chemistry) The concentration of a trace material prior to an analysispreconcertednessThe quality of being preconcerted.preconfigurationconfiguration in advanceprecongressionalPrior to a congresspreconsciousnessA state prior to the development of consciousness.preconsiderationPrior consideration; the act of considering something in advance.preconsolidationPrior to consolidationprecontemplation(psychology) Prior to contemplation (concerning one's behaviour)precontemplativeBefore contemplation.precontroversialBefore a controversy.precoralligenousPrior to the production of coralpredecompositiondecomposition prior to some other processpredestinationalRelating to predestinationpredestinativelyBy predestination.predeterminatelyIn a predeterminate manner.predeterminationThe act of determining beforehand.predeterminativeOf or relating to predetermination.predeterministicRelating to predeterminism.predispositionalBy, or relating to, predisposition.predisseminationprior disseminationpredomesticationBefore domestication.preequilibrationPrior to equilibrationpreestablishmentThe act of establishing or settling something beforehand.prefertilizationPrior to fertilizationpreformationistsplural of preformationistprefossilizationprior fossilizationprefractionatingRelating to prefractionationprefractionationfractionation prior to some other processpregestationallyBefore gestation.preglobalizationBefore globalization.pregnacalciferol(organic chemistry) Synonym of hydroxycholecalciferol.pregnadienediolsplural of pregnadienediolpregnanetriolone(biochemistry) The corticosteroid hormone (3R,5R,8S,9S,10S,13S,14S,17R)-3,17-dihydroxy-17-[(1S)-1-hydroxyethyl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,12,14,15,16-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-11-onepregranulomatous(pathology) prior to the development of a granulomaprehybridisationAlternative spelling of prehybridization.prehybridizationhybridization prior to some other processpreimpressionistBefore the rise of impressionism in art.preincorporation(business) Prior to incorporation.preinstructionalOccurring prior to instruction.preinterparietal(anatomy) Relating to a bome attached to the interparietal bone by a suture.preinvestigationPrior to investigationpreinvestigativePrior to investigation.preinvestigatoryPrior to investigation.prekindergartnerA child who has not yet started kindergarten.preleptocephalusAn immature larva of an eelprelumirhodopsinbathorhodopsinprematriculationBefore matriculation.premechanizationAlternative form of pre-mechanization.premeditatednessThe quality of being premeditated.premillennialismA concept in Christian eschatology that the Second Coming of Christ will happen before the millennium.premillennialistOne who believes in premillennialism.premnaspirodiene(organic chemistry) The vetispirane (2R,5S,10R)-6,10-dimethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)spiro[4.5]dec-6-enepremodernizationBefore modernizationpremotorneuronalRelating to the premotor cortex and to neuronsprenylnaringeninAny of a class of prenylflavonoids that are potent phytoestrogens found in hops.prenylsurfactant(organic chemistry) A surfactant (typically a sulfonate) that has a polyisoprene chain as the lipophylic (hydrophobic) partpreobrazhenskite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing boron, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.preobservationalPrior to observation.preoperationallyPrior to a surgical operation.preovipositionalPrior to egglayingpreparliamentaryBefore entry into parliament.preparticipationPrior to participation.prepermeabilizedpermeabilized prior to some other operationprephilosophicalBefore the development of philosophical thought.prephosphorylateTo cause or to undergo prephosphorylation.preponderatinglyIn a preponderating manner; preponderantly.prepossessednessThe quality of being prepossessed.preposterousnessThe quality of being preposterous.preprocalcitonin(biochemistry) A precursor in the biosynthesis of procalcitonin, as well as calcitonin and katacalcin further downstream.preproenkaphalinMisspelling of preproenkephalin.preproenkephalinA precursor of proenkephalinpreprohypocretin(biochemistry) A precursor of hypocretin.preproliferativePrior to proliferationprepronociceptin(biochemistry) A protein that is the precursor of nociceptin and nocistatinpreprotachykinin(biochemistry) Any of a family of peptide precursors of the tachykinin neurotransmittersprepsychologicalBefore the development or use of psychology.prequalificationqualification in advanceprequestionnaireA questionnaire completed before a task or exercise.prerandomisationprior randomisationpreregistrationsplural of preregistrationprerevolutionaryOccurring before a revolution.preschizophrenicOne who exhibits symptoms that are prognostic of schizophrenia.prescriptibilityThe quality or state of being prescriptible.prescriptionlessObtained without a medical prescription.prescriptivenessThe state or condition of being prescriptive.prescriptivisticSynonym of prescriptivist.presensitizationBefore sensitizationpresentationallyIn a presentational manner; as part of a presentationpresentativenessThe state or quality of being presentative.preservationistsplural of preservationistpresidentialnessThe quality of being presidential; suitability for the presidency.presignificationA prior signification; the act of signifying or showing beforehand.prespecificationspecification in advancepresplenomegalicBefore the onset of splenomegaly.pressurelessnessAbsence of pressure.prestabilizationPrior to stabilizationprestidigitationA performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.prestidigitatorsplural of prestidigitatorprestigelessnessAbsence of prestige.presumptuousnessThe state of being presumptuous.presupplementary(anatomy) In front of the supplementary motor area of the brainpresuppositionalOf or pertaining to a presupposition.pretechnologicalPrior to the advent of modern technology.pretergeneration(rare) Preternatural generation; monstrous birthpreternaturalismThe state of being preternatural; a preternatural condition.preternaturalistA believer in the preternatural.preternaturalityThe quality of being preternatural.preterpluperfect(grammar, archaic) The pluperfect.pretheoreticallyBefore taking any theoretical considerations into account.pretherapeuticalAlternative form of pretherapeutic.pretranscriptionPrior to transcription.pretranslational(genetics) Prior to translationpretranslocation(genetics) Prior to translocationpretypographicalBefore the development or use of typography.preunderstandingprior understanding; beliefs, attitudes, etc. that have been acquired previouslyprevirializationPrior to virializationprevisualization(film) Any technique that attempts to visualize a scene before the filming begins.previtellogenousRelating to previtellogenesis.prezygapophyseal(anatomy) Situated in front of the zygapophyseal joint.primatologicallyIn terms of primatology.pristiophoriform(zoology) Any sawshark of the order PristiophoriformesproamyloidogenicThat promotes amyloidogenesisproanthocyanidinAn antioxidant flavonoid with possible health benefits, found in many plant sources, including apples, bilberry, grapeseed, pine bark, and black chokeberry.probabilioristic(rare, philosophy) Of or pertaining to probabiliorism; stochastic.probainognathianA members of the Probainognathia clade of therapsid animals.problematicalityThe quality of being problematic.problematisationBritish standard spelling of problematization.problematizationThe process of problematizing, or something problematized.procalcificationThat promotes calcification.prochlorperazine(pharmacology) A drug C₂₀H₂₄ClN₃S (trademark Compazine) that is a phenothiazine derivative having antiemetic and antipsychotic properties.procoagulabilityThe ability to produce procoagulationprocrastinationsplural of procrastinationprocrasturbation(slang, humorous, somewhat vulgar) The act of putting off something important or wasting time by engaging in a leisure activity, particularly masturbation.proctotrupomorphAny wasp of the former suborder Proctotrupomorpha (now Apocrita)proembryogenesisThe generation and development of the proembryoproenvironmentalThat seeks to protect the natural environmentprofessionalizedsimple past and past participle of professionalizeprofessionalizerOne who professionalizes.professionalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of professionalizeprofessionalnessThe quality of being professional.professionalship(rare) The condition, status, degree, or office of a professional.prognosticationsplural of prognosticationprogrammaticallyIn a programmatic manner.progravitational(of a posture) That is aligned with gravitational forcesprogresslessness(rare) Absence of progress.progymnospermousOf or relating to progymnosperms.prohibitionisticOf or pertaining to a prohibition.projectivisationAlternative form of projectivization.projectivization(mathematics, algebraic geometry, birational geometry) A process (more formally, a mapping) that, given a vector space, specifies an associated projective space; (loosely) the projective space so specified.promegakaryocyte(biochemistry) A precursor cell for a megakaryocyte, arising from a megakaryoblast.prometamorphosisThe initial stage of amphibian metamorphosispromitochondrionA primitive mitochondrion that lacks some inner membranespromorphological(biology) Relating to promorphology.promyeloleukemia(pathology) promyeloid leukemiapromyeloleukemicRelating to promyeloleukemiapronounceabilityThe quality of being pronounceable.propaedeuticallyIn the role of, or with the intention that a thing serve as, a propaedeutic.propagandizationThe spreading of propaganda.propanedinitrileMalononitrile.propargylglycine(organic chemistry) The 2-propargyl derivative of glycine; any of its derivatives, some of which are enzyme inhibitorspropertylessnessLack of property.prophenoloxidaseAn inactive precursor of phenoloxidaseprophylacticallyPreventively.propositionalism(theology) The belief that a religious text should be treated as a series of logical propositions.propositionalistA proponent of propositionalism.propositionalizeTo convert by means of propositionalizationpropreantepenult(rare) The last syllable but four; the fifth-to-last syllable (of a word or other utterance); a word’s or other utterance’s propreantepenultimate syllable.proprietarianismA belief that property is an absolute right, sometimes to the extreme of considering it to overrule the human rights of others.proprioceptionalRelating to proprioceptionproprioceptivelyIn terms of proprioception.proprioreceptiveMisspelling of proprioceptive.proprioreceptoryAlternative form of proprioceptory.proproliferativeThat leads to proliferationpropylacrylamide(organic chemistry) The N-propyl derivative of acrylamide that is a monomer used in the production of polyacrylamidespropyleneglycolsplural of propyleneglycolpropylthiouracil(pharmacology, endocrinology) A thioamide drug, used to treat hyperthyroidism by decreasing the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which is associated with a risk of agranulocytosis.prorevolutionaryIn favour of political revolution.proscriptivenessThe quality of being proscriptive.proslambanomenos(music) The lowest note in Ancient Greek music, appended to the bottom of the scale.prosopographicalRelating to prosopography.prospectlessnessLack of prospects.prostatourethral(anatomy) Relating to the prostate gland and the urethraprosthaphaeretic(mathematics, historical) Relating to prosthaphaeresis.proteinomimeticsplural of proteinomimeticproteoglycolipid(biochemistry) A proteolipid formed from a glycolipidproteometabolism(biochemistry) The metabolism of proteinsproteostaticallyIn a proteostatic mannerproterochampsianAny extinct reptile of the clade †ProterochampsiaprothonotaryshipThe position or office of a prothonotary.prothrombokinaseSynonym of proconvertin.protoaspidistrinA particular steroid glycoside.protocarnivorous(botany, of a plant) Capable of trapping and killing insects or other animals but lacking the ability to digest or absorb nutrients from its prey.protoceratopsianSynonym of protoceratopsid.protochlorophyllA pigment that is converted to chlorophyll by the action of lightprotocitizenshipThe status of being a protocitizen.protocooperation(biology) The situation where two species interact with each other beneficially, without having a specific need to do so.protocooperativeRelated to, or characterized by protocooperationprotoheterotheca(biology) A simple heterothecaprotolinguisticsThe linguistics of protolanguagesprotooncoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein that is converted to an oncoproteinprotopanaxatriol(organic chemistry) A terpene sapogenin, related to dammarane, found in ginsengprotoperithecialRelating to a protoperitheciumprotoperitheciumA structure that develops into a peritheciumprotoproletariatA group of unskilled labourers with the potential of becoming a proletariat.protosyntacticalof, or relating to protosyntaxprotozooplankton(biology) protozoan planktonprotuberancelessThat lacks any protuberance or similar featureproudheartednessPride; self-respect.proventriculitisinflammation of the proventriculusproximocraniallyIn a proximocranial manner or directionproximolaterallyIn a proximolateral directionproximoposterior(anatomy) proximal and posteriorproximoventrally(anatomy) In a proximoventral directionprozostrodontianAny cynodont of the clade ProzostrodontiapseudepigraphousInscribed with a false name.pseudoacanthosis(pathology) an apparent acanthosispseudoaccidentalApparently, but not actually, accidental.pseudoachromaticPartially achromaticpseudoacromegalySynonym of acromegaloidism.pseudoadaptation(biology) The apparent adaptation of an organism to a changed environment that is however accompanied by excessive stress that causes later pathological change.pseudoaltruisticApparently, but not actually, altruistic.pseudoanalyticalHaving a false appearance of relying on legitimate analysis; based on technobabble, false assumptions, or false arguments.pseudoanatomicalApparently, but not actually, anatomical.pseudoanonymizedModified by pseudoanonymizationpseudoapologeticApparently, but not actually, apologetic.pseudoarcheologyAlternative form of pseudoarchaeology.pseudoautochiriaMurder disguised as suicide.pseudobacteremiaThe presence of pseudobacteria in the bloodpseudobaptigeninAn isoflavone found in Trifolium pratense (red clover).pseudobenevolentApparently, but not actually, benevolent.pseudobiologicalOf, relating to, or employing pseudobiology.pseudocaniniformHaving the form of a pseudocanine toothpseudocapacitiveOf the nature of a pseudocapacitor.pseudocarchariid(zoology) Any shark in the family Pseudocarchariidae.pseudocellulitis(pathology) Any skin disease that shares characteristics with cellulitispseudocharitableApparently, but not actually, charitable.pseudochemotaxisApparent chemotaxis due to random movement such as Brownian motionpseudochromosomeA pseudomolecule representing a chromosome.pseudoclassicismfalse or affected classicismpseudococculinid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Pseudococculinidae.pseudocoelomatesplural of pseudocoelomatepseudocollarable(mathematics) Such that there exists a neighborhood that is homeomorphic to a product, but this homeomorphism may not preserve all the desired structures or conditions that a true collar neighborhood would.pseudocollegiateApparently, but not actually, collegiate.pseudocomplementAlternative form of pseudo-complement.pseudocomplimentAlternative form of pseudo-compliment.pseudoconformity(geology) Synonym of paraconformity.pseudocongruenceApparent congruencepseudoconscienceA mindset or mental faculty that is mistaken for a conscience but lacks the truly ethical nature thereof.pseudocontiguousApparently contiguous (but having small breaks between elements)pseudocontinuousApparently continuous (but actually discrete)pseudocopulation(biology) Any of various processes, amongst diverse animals, in which male gametes are passed from one individual to another without sexual union.pseudocultivatedApparently, but not actually, cultivated.pseudocyphellate(biology, of some lichens) Having pseudocyphellaepseudodeficiencyAn apparent deficiencypseudodemocratic(politics) Of or pertaining to pseudodemocracy.pseudodepression(medicine) The signs and symptoms of depression from a non-depressive, often organic aetiology.pseudodiadematid(zoology) Any member of the Pseudodiadematidae.pseudodipeptidic(organic chemistry) Relating to a pseudodipeptidepseudodiphtheriaAny of several infections, such as pharyngitis or tonsillitis, that resemble diphtheria but are caused by a different microorganism.pseudodisciplineAn area of study that has a limited resemblance to an academic discipline.pseudoelasticityAn elastic (impermanent) response to relatively high stress caused by a phase transformation between the austenitic and martensitic phases of a crystal, exhibited in shape memory alloys.pseudoepipleuralRelating to a pseudoepipleuronpseudoepipleuronA false epipleuronpseudoepithelialRelating to pseudoepitheliumpseudoequatorial(chemistry) Describing bonds, in a ring system that does not have a true axis, that lie approximately in the plane of the ringpseudoerysipelas(pathology) A condition that resembles erysipelaspseudoexperienceA simulated or inauthentic experience.pseudoextinctionphyletic extinction; the situation where all members of a species are extinct, but members of a daughter species remain alivepseudofatalisticRare spelling of pseudo-fatalistic.pseudofollicularRelating to pseudofollicles.pseudogenisationAlternative form of pseudogenization.pseudogenization(genetics) The conversion of a gene into a pseudogene.pseudoglyptodontAn extinct sloth, Pseudoglyptodon chilensis, from South AmericapseudogovernmentAn apparent or false government.pseudohemophilia(medicine, dated) Any of several disorders of prolonged blood clotting time, seeming clinically similar to the hemophilias, but pathophysiologically different therefrom, without the same clotting factor derangements as found therein; at least some of these disorders are types of von Willebrand disease, and nowadays would be called and diagnosed thus.pseudoherniationThe formation of a pseudohernia.pseudohistoricalOf or pertaining to pseudohistory.pseudohomosexual(psychology) A pseudohomosexual man.pseudohomozygousapparently, but not actually, homozygouspseudoincestuousOf, related to, or involving pseudoincest.pseudoinfarction(cardiology) Any condition which imitates the characteristics of an acute myocardial infarction, especially in its pattern on an electrocardiogram.pseudoinfectiousThat causes pseudoinfectionpseudojournalismThat which resembles, but is not in fact, journalism.pseudojournalistSomeone who imitates, but is not in fact, a journalist.pseudokeronopsidAny hypotrich of the family Pseudokeronopsidaepseudoleukopenia(medicine) Transiently low leukocyte count (WBC count) that does not represent leukopenia despite that it would seem to if interpreted in isolation (as opposed to the following of trends over serial measurements).pseudoliberalismFalse liberalismpseudoliberationFalse liberation; The process or instance of appearing to be liberation while not actually liberating.pseudolikelihood(statistics) An approximation to the joint probability distribution of a collection of random variables.pseudolinguisticOf or pertaining to pseudo-linguistics; falling short of linguistic standards.pseudomalignancyThe quality of being pseudomalignant.pseudomembranousCharacterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane.pseudomeningitisA condition that resembles, but is not in fact, meningitis.pseudomerohedralHaving some merohedral characteristicspseudometastaticApparently, but not actually, metastaticpseudomiraculousApparently, but not actually, miraculous.pseudomonadicityThe property of being pseudomonadic.pseudomonomerous(botany) Apparently monomerous, but actually composed of two fused parts.pseudomonophasicApparently, but not actually, monophasicpseudomorphosingpresent participle and gerund of pseudomorphosepseudomorphouslyIn a pseudomorphous manner.pseudomyxomatousOf or relating to pseudomyxoma.pseudonormalisedsimple past and past participle of pseudonormalisepseudonormalizedsimple past and past participle of pseudonormalizepseudonymisationAlternative spelling of pseudonymization.pseudonymization(computing, law) The replacement of all data (in a database etc) that identifies a person with an artificial identifier or pseudonym.pseudonymousnessThe quality of being pseudonymous.pseudopalindromeA word or sequence of words that almost reads the same forwards and backwards.pseudoparasitiseTo infest with pseudoparasitespseudoparasitism(biology) parasitism by a pseudoparasitepseudoparasitizeAlternative form of pseudoparasitise.pseudoparenchyma(mycology) A fungus tissue that resembles parenchyma found in plants, but is actually tangled hyphae.pseudopericyclic(chemistry) Describing a transformation within a cyclic array of atoms in which bonding and nonbonding orbitals exchange rolespseudoperipteral(architecture) Falsely or imperfectly peripteralpseudoperipterosA type of peripteros, some of whose columns are attached to the walls instead of standing freepseudoperoxidaseAny nonenzymatic material or process that has peroxidase activitypseudophilosophy(chiefly derogatory) Fake or very bad philosophy.pseudophotographA photorealistic painting.pseudophyllideanRelating to flatworms of the order Pseudophyllideapseudoplanktonic(biology) Describing any marine organism (a pseudoplankton) that lacks buoyancy and so attaches itself to a floating object.pseudoplasmodialRelating to a pseudoplasmodium.pseudoplasmodium(biology) A multicellular assembly formed by dictyostelid amoebae.pseudoplasticityThe quality of being pseudoplastic.pseudopolynomial(mathematics) A function where f(n+k) ≡ f(n) (mod k) for all integers n ≥ 0, k ≥ 1.pseudopopulation(statistics) A subset of a population used in simulationspseudoprofessionA job that is not considered a true profession, but has many characteristics of a professionpseudoprofundityillusory profundity; pretensions of depthpseudoprophetessA female pseudoprophetpseudopseudogout(medicine) Hydroxyapatite arthropathy.pseudopsychologyA false or superficial version of psychology.pseudoquaternaryResembling a quaternary ammonium ion.pseudorandomisedAlternative form of pseudorandomized.pseudorandomnessThe state of being pseudorandom.pseudorecombined(genetics) Formed by pseudorecombinationpseudoreferendum(politics) A sham referendum.pseudorelational(databases) Having certain elements of a relational database.pseudorepetitiveApparently or approximately repetitivepseudoreticulateHaving a false reticulum, usually formed by anastomising ridges.pseudoretroviralRelating to a pseudoretroviruspseudoreversible(chemistry) Describing a reaction (especially a redox reaction) in which the products of the reverse reaction are not identical with the starting materialspseudorevolutionA political event resembling, but not actually, a revolution.pseudorheumatoid(biology, medicine) Seemingly rheumatoid but not (that is, clinically similar but pathophysiologically different).pseudorotationalRelating to pseudorotationpseudosaccharide(organic chemistry) Any of several heterocyclic compounds that have a five-membered ring with two oxygen atoms in positions 1- and 3-.pseudoscarlatinaA non-bacterial condition resembling scarlet feverpseudoscholasticApparently, but not actually, scholastic.pseudoscientificOf, relating to, or employing pseudoscience; not scientific, though purporting to be scientific.pseudoscientistsplural of pseudoscientistpseudosclerotialApparently sclerotialpseudosclerotiumA tight mass of fungal mycelia and soil that resembles a true sclerotiumpseudoscopicallyIn a pseudoscopic manner.pseudoskepticism(derogatory) The attitude of a pseudoskeptic.pseudospeciationThe formation of self-contained groups (typically of humans) that have different language, customs or other social grouping.pseudospintronicRelating to pseudospintronics.pseudostrabismic(medicine) Characterised by pseudostrabismus.pseudostrabismusThe false appearance of strabismus, or crossed eyes.pseudostratifiedHaving the outward appearance of being arranged in layerspseudostutteringThe deliberate production of stuttering speech, sometimes used in therapy to teach a patient to control a stutter.pseudotachyliticof, pertaining to, or characteristic of pseudotachylitepseudotemporallyIn a pseudotemporal mannerpseudotetramericRelating to a pseudotetramerpseudotetraploid(genetics) Apparently tetraploid (but actually doubly diploid)pseudothelphusid(zoology) Any crab in the family Pseudothelphusidae.pseudothrombosisAny medical condition that resembles thrombosis.pseudotrabecularResembling the form of a trabeculapseudotrajectoryA false trajectory that approximates the real one.pseudotubercular(pathology) Relating to pseudotuberculosis.pseudouridimycin(medicine) An antibiotic active against bacterial RNA polymerasepseudoviviparous(biology) Relating to pseudoviviparypseudoxenodontidAny colubrid snake of the family PseudoxenodontidaepseudoxyrhophiidAny lamprophiid snake of the family PseudoxyrhophiidaepseudoziphodontyThe condition of being pseudoziphodontpseudozygospheneA rudimentary zygosphene present in early reptilespsychiatrisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of psychiatrization.psychiatristlikeResembling a psychiatrist.psychiatrizationThe act or process of psychiatrizing.psychoacousticalSynonym of psychoacoustic.psychoactivationactivation by a psychoactive substancepsychoanalyticalOf or pertaining to psychoanalysis.psychobehavioralDescribing aspects of behavior that have psychological causes or significance.psychobiographerAn author who writes psychobiographiespsychobiographicRelating to psychobiography.psychobiologicalOf or pertaining to psychobiology.psychobiologistsplural of psychobiologistpsychochemicallyIn terms of psychochemistry.psychoculturallyIn a psychocultural context.psychodiagnosticOf or pertaining to psychodiagnosis or psychodiagnostics.psychoecologicalOf or pertaining to psychoecology.psychoelectronicRelating to psychoelectronics.psychoenergeticsA subschool of psychotronics, dealing with the purported links between the human psyche and mystical forms of energy.psychogeneticistA specialist in psychogeneticspsychogeographerA specialist in psychogeographypsychogeographicRelating to psychogeographypsychogeophysicsThe branch of psychogeography pertaining to geophysics.psychogeriatrics(medicine) Synonym of geropsychiatry.psychographologyThe study of handwriting as a means of analyzing a person's character.psychohistoricalOf or pertaining to psychohistory.psychohydraulics(psychology) A mechanistic model of behaviour in which the effects of drives are interpreted as those of pressure on a fluidpsychoimmunology(medicine) A branch of medicine that studies psychological effects upon the immune systempsycholinguisticPertaining to psycholinguistics.psychologistlikeResembling a psychologist.psychologizationPsychological analysis or interpretation.psychometabolismThe mental control of the metabolismpsychometricallyWith reference to, or by means of, psychometrics.psychomorphology(psychology) A branch of psychology that deals with transitions (morphings) in the mindpsychoneurologicAlternative form of psychoneurological.psychopannychism(archaic, theology) The doctrine that the soul falls asleep at death, and does not wake until the resurrection of the body.psychopannychistA believer in the doctrine of psychopannychism.psychopathicallyIn a psychopathic manner.psychopathogenic(pathology) Able to cause a psychological disorderpsychopathologicSynonym of psychopathological.psychoperceptualPertaining to psychology and perception.psychophilosophyA philosophy that changes an individual's personal psychologypsychophysicallyIn a psychophysical way.psychophysicistsplural of psychophysicistpsychophysiologyThe branch of physiology that deals with the interaction of the mind and physiological processes.psychoplasticitySynonym of neuroplasticity.psychopragmaticsAn interdisciplinary field of inquiry concerned with which types of actions, beliefs, and lives lead to the greatest psychological well-being for a person.psychoscientificRelating to psychoscience.psychosomaticianA psychosomaticist: a specialist in psychosomatic disorders.psychosomaticistA specialist in psychosomatic disorders.psychosomaticity(medicine) The quality or state of being psychosomatic, i.e. (of an illness) being of psychogenic aetiology.psychostaticallyIn psychostatic terms.psychostimulantsplural of psychostimulantpsychotechnicianA practitioner of psychotechnology.psychotechnologyThe technological application of psychologypsychotherapistsplural of psychotherapistpsychotraumatismtraumatism as a result of psychotraumapsychotronicallyIn terms of, or by means of, psychotronics.psychovitalisticOf or pertaining to psychovitalismpsychrophilicityThe condition of being psychrophilicpsychrosensitive(sciences) Sensitive to the cold.psychrotolerancetolerance of the coldpterostigmaticalAlternative form of pterostigmatic.pterygomaxillary(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the maxilla.pterylographicalRelating to pterylography.pumpkinificationThe act of turning into a pumpkin; usually in jocular opposition to deification.purpureagitosideA particular steroid glycoside.purpureocobaltic(chemistry) Used to designate certain purple compounds of cobalt with ammonia.purulosanguinous(medicine) Containing pus and blood.putrefactivenessThe quality of being putrefactive.puzzleheadednessThe quality of being puzzleheaded; foolish confusion.pyelographicallyBy means of pyelographypygocephalomorphAny extinct crustacean of the order PygocephalomorphapyogranulomatousRelating to, or characterised by, pyogranuloma.pyomelanogenesisThe production of pyomelaninpyramidalizationThe deformation of a trigonal planar molecule into a tetrahedral arrangement.pyrazoloanthrone(organic chemistry) A tetracyclic heterocyclic ketone composed of a pyrazole ring fused to an anthronepyrazolopyridineAny of a class of anxiolytic drugs that act as positive allosteric modulators of the GABA_A receptor at the barbiturate binding site.pyridopyrimidine(organic chemistry) Any of a class of bicyclic heterocycles consisting of a pyridine fused to one of pyrimidinepyridylamination(organic chemistry) Reaction with a pyridylamino grouppyrimidinetrione(organic chemistry) Any derivative of pyrimidine that has three carbonyl groups in the ring; many are barbituratespyroconductivityelectrical conductivity elicited in a solid by heatingpyrocumulonimbusAn extreme manifestation of a pyrocumulus, generated by the heat of a wildfire, that often rises to the upper troposphere or lower stratosphere.pyroelectricallyBy means of pyroelectricitypyrogasificationCombined pyrolysis and gasification.pyroglutamylated(organic chemistry) modified by pyroglutamylationpyroluminescenceluminescence produced by high temperature (typically, in a flame)pyrometallurgiesplural of pyrometallurgypyrometallurgistOne who carries out pyrometallurgy.pyrometamorphism(geology) A type of metamorphism in which rocks are changed by heat from burning fossil fuel.pyropheophorbideAny of a group of breakdown products of pheophorbides that retain a porphyrin ring systempyrrolidinedione(organic chemistry) A derivative of pyrrolidine having two carbonyl groupspyrrolocarbazole(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric tetracyclic heterocycles composed of a pyrrole ring fused to a carbazole moietypyrroloquinoline(organic chemistry) Any of a family of compounds containing a pyrrole ring fused to the benzene ring of a quinoline
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