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saccharification(biochemistry) The hydrolysis of soluble polysaccharides to form simple sugars.saccharimetricalRelating to, or measured by means of, saccharimetry.saccharinization(rare) The act or process of saccharinizing; as, especially, the lysis of starch (polysaccharides) into sugars (oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides), mainly as catalyzed by amylases.saccharomycetousrelating to saccharomycetessaccharomycopsisAny of several yeasts, of the genus Saccharomycopsis, associated with enteritis in some animalssacculoutricular(anatomy) Pertaining to the sacculus and utriculus of the ear.sacrificeabilityThe quality of being sacrificeable.sacrilegiousnessThe quality of being sacrilegious.sadospiritualityThe quality of being sadospiritual.sanctifiablenessThe quality of being sanctifiable.sanctificationalRelating to sanctification.sanctionlessness(rare) The quality of being sanctionless.sanguineobilious(obsolete, physiology) Having a bodily constitution characterised by sanguine and bilious humours.sanguinocholericAlternative form of sanguineocholeric.saphenopoplitealRelating to the saphenous vein and the popliteus.saprolegniaceous(zoology) Belonging to the family Saprolegniaceae of oomycetes.sapromycetophagyThe condition of being sapromycetophagoussapromycophagous(biology) saprophagous and/or mycophagoussaprotrophicallyIn a saprotrophic mannersaproxylophagous(biology) That lives in, or feeds on, decaying woodsarcoendoplasmicRelating to both the sarcoplasmic reticulum and the endoplasmic reticulum.sarcomerogenesisThe formation and development of sarcomeressarcoscyphaceousOf or relating to the family Sarcoscyphaceae, a family of cup fungi.sarcosomataceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Sarcosomataceae.sarcosporidiosis(pathology) infection with the protozoan parasites of the genus Sarcocystis.satisfactionless(rare) Offering no satisfaction; unsatisfying.satisfactorinessThe state or quality of being satisfactory.sauropodomorphanAny dinosaur of the suborder Sauropodomorphasaussuritization(mineralogy) The process of converting plagioclase feldspar to saussurite.scandalmongeringThe spreading of salacious gossip.scapulovertebral(anatomy) Relating to the scapula and the vertebrae.scenographicallyIn a scenographic manner.schismaticalnessThe quality of being schismatical.schismogenicallyIn a schismogenic manner.schistosomacidalAlternative form of schistosomicidal.schistosomicidalServing as a schistosomicide.schizoanalyticalOf or relating to schizoanalysis.schizodepressionSchizophrenia combined with depressive symptoms.schizodepressiveRelating to schizodepression.schizolysigenousBoth schizogenous and lysigenous.schizophreniform(pathology) Resembling or having some symptoms of schizophrenia.schizoplasmodiidAny slime mould of the genus Schizoplasmodiumschlossmacherite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.schoolboyishnessThe quality of being schoolboyish.schoolfellowshipThe condition of being schoolfellows.schoolmasterhoodThe state or time of being a schoolmaster.schoolmastershipThe role or status of schoolmaster.schoolmistressesplural of schoolmistressschoolmistresslyBefitting a schoolmistress; in the manner or style of a schoolmistress.schoolteacherishResembling a stereotypical schoolteacher in some way; pedantic, patronising, etc.schroeckingeriteAlternative spelling of schröckingerite.sciadopityaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Sciadopityaceae.scientificalnessThe quality of being scientifical.scientifictionalOf or pertaining to scientifictionscientometricianOne who studies scientometrics.scilliglaucosideA particular steroid glycoside.sclerenchymatousOf, pertaining to, or composed of sclerenchymasclerochronology(biology) The study of physical and chemical variations in the accretionary hard tissues of organisms, and the temporal context in which they are formed.sclerotiniaceous(mycology) Belonging to the family Sclerotiniaceae.sclerotinizationAlternative form of sclerotization.scolopendromorph(zoology) Any member of the Scolopendromorpha.scotochromogenic(medicine) Of or pertaining to a scotochromogen.scytonemataceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Scytonemataceae.scytopetalaceous(botany) Belonging to the Scytopetalaceae.secondhandednessThe state of being secondhand.secretolyticallyIn a secretolytic mannersectionalisationAlternative form of sectionalization.sectionalizationdivision into sectionssecularisticallyIn a secularistic mannersedimentologicalOf, pertaining to, or caused by sedimentology.sedimentologistsplural of sedimentologistsegmentalizationdivision into segmentssegregationalism(by extension) The isolation of a person or group of people to achieve a specific end.segregationalist(linguistics) One who believes that linguistic signs have meaning independent of the context of their use in communication.seismocardiogramA measurement taken in seismocardiography.seismometrograph(historical) A kind of seismograph.seismomicrophoneA kind of geophone.selaginellaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Selaginellaceae.selenometabolism(biochemistry) The metabolism of selenium compounds, typically of selenoproteinsselenometabolite(biochemistry) Any metabolite that contains seleniumselenomethionine(biochemistry) An amino acid related to methionine by the replacement of its sulfur atom by one of seleniumselenomorphology(rare) The morphology of the moon.selenoperoxidase(biochemistry) Any peroxidase that contains a selenium atomselenostephanite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal lead gray mineral containing antimony, selenium, silver, and sulfur.selenotopographyThe topography of the MoonselenotranscriptThe transcript of RNA associated with a selenoproteinselfcondensation(chemistry) Any condensation reaction involving two of the same class of compoundselfconsistentlyIn a selfconsistent mannerselfdistributive(mathematics) Having the property (of an operation) of being distributive with respect to itself. Thus, an operator ◦ is left selfdistributive iff x◦(y◦z) = (x◦y)◦(x◦z), and is right selfdistributive iff (x◦y)◦z = (x◦z)◦(y◦z), for all x, y, z.selforganizationAlternative spelling of self-organization.semasiologicallyIn terms of semasiology.semelfactivenessThe quality of being semelfactive.semiaccidentallyIn a manner that is partly accidental.semiacquaintanceA vague acquaintance; a person whom one barely knows.semiautonomouslyIn a semiautonomous manner.semibarbarianismThe condition of being only partly civilized.semibiographicalCombining elements of biography with fiction.semicarbonaceousSomewhat or partly carbonaceous.semiclassicalityThe condition of being semiclassicalsemiconductivity(uncountable) The state of being a semiconductorsemiconfessionalSomewhat confessional.semiconservativeSomewhat politically conservative.semiconsolidatedPartly consolidated.semicontinuouslyIn a semicontinuous mannersemicrystallizedPartially crystallizedsemidecidability(mathematics) Alternative spelling of semi-decidability (“property of being semi-decidable”).semidefinitenessThe condition of being semidefinitesemidiagrammaticSomewhat or partly diagrammatic.semidilapidationThe condition of being partly dilapidated.semidistributive(mathematics) Partially distributivesemidomesticatedOf animals: kept and farmed in a form that does not differ significantly from the wild variety.semifermentationPartial fermentation.semigovernmentalPartly governmental.semihyperoceanicPartially hyperoceanicsemilegitimatelyIn a semilegitimate manner.semileptonicallyIn a semileptonic mannersemimathematicalSomewhat or partly mathematical.semimicrocuvetteA semimicro disposable cuvettesemimythologicalHaving certain elements of mythology.seminationalizedPartly nationalized.semioccasionallyOnce in a while; on rare occasions.semiodiscoursiveRelating to the semiotics of discoursesemipedunculatedPartially pedunculatedsemipermeabilityThe quality of being semipermeable.semipersistentlyIn a semipersistent mannersemipersonalizedPartially personalized.semipornographicPartly or somewhat pornographic.semiprecocialityThe condition of being semiprecocialsemipresidentialOf or relating to a system of government in which a president exists alongside a prime minister and a cabinet, with the latter two being responsible for the legislature of the state.semiproductivelyIn a semiproductive manner.semiproductivityThe quality of being semiproductive.semiprofessionalPaid as a professional but on a part-time basis.semiprojectivityThe property of being semiprojective.semiquadrangularHaving the shape of half a quadranglesemiquantifiablePartially quantifiablesemiquantitationPartial quantitationsemiquantitativePartially quantitative (and partially qualitative).semirelativistic(physics) Partially relativisticsemiseparabilityThe condition of being semiseparablesemistandardizedPartially standardizedsemistratifiableCapable of being semistratified.semisubterraneanPartially subterranean.semisupernaturalHalf or partly supernatural.semisynchronizedPartially synchronizedsemitransparencyThe state of being semitransparent; partial transparencysemiverticillatePartially verticillate.sensationalisticsensationalistsensationalizingpresent participle and gerund of sensationalizesensualisticallyIn a sensualistic manner.sentimentalisingpresent participle and gerund of sentimentalisesentimentalisticTending to be sentimental.sentimentalitiesplural of sentimentalityseptentrionaline(organic chemistry) An alkaloid derived from Aconitum lycoctonum, used as a local analgesic.septohippocampalRelating to the septum and the hippocampus.septorhinoplasty(surgery) A surgical procedure that combines a septoplasty and a rhinoplasty in order to improve the function and appearance of the nose.sequencelessnessAbsence of sequence.seroepidemiology(medicine) epidemiology based on the distribution of blood serum antibodiesseroneutralizingThat promotes seroneutralizationserononresponderA person who is not a seroresponderseropredominance(rare) The predominance of a particular serovar in a populationseroprotectivityThe degree of seroprotection conferred by something.serosanguinolentSynonym of serosanguineous.serosurveillanceThe monitoring of the presence or absence of specific substances in the blood serum of a population.serotherapeuticsSynonym of serotherapy.serpentinicolousThat inhabits an environment rich in the mineral serpentineserpentiniferousAlternative form of serpentiferous (“bearing serpentine”).serpentinization(geology, mineralogy) The conversion of mineral or rock into serpentine.servomechanisticOf or relating to servomechanisms.sesquicentennialOccurring every 150 years.sesquilingualismThe condition of being sesquilingual; the ability to speak one language fluently, and a second language only to a limited extent.sesquineolignane(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a lignane having three propylbenzene residuessestercentennialA 250th anniversary.seventysomething(colloquial) An indeterminate value between 70 (inclusive) and 80 (exclusive).sexperimentationSexual exploration; experimentation in sexuality.sextracurricular(humorous) Relating to sexual activities outside a personal relationship.sharksploitation(film) A genre of exploitation films focusing on sharks and shark attacks.shearotacticallyAs a result of shearotaxisshepherdlessnessAbsence of a shepherd or protector.shigatoxinagenicshigatoxigenicshitatedashinage(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker turns away from his opponent and pulls him forward and down.shortsightednessAlternative form of short-sightedness.sialobiantennaryDescribing a biantennary oligosaccharide that has a sialic acid componentsialofucosylatedModified by addition of a sialofucosyl groupsialogangliosideAny ganglioside derived from sialic acid.sialoglycosylate(biochemistry) To glycosylate so as to form a sialoglycoproteinsialographicallyIn terms of or by means of sialography.siderocapsaceous(bacteriology, relational) Of or relating to the Siderocapsaceae.sigillographicalAlternative form of sigillographic.silacyclopentane(organic chemistry) A saturated heterocycle that has four carbon atoms and a silicon atomsilasesquithiane(chemistry) Any of a class of compounds in which every silicon atom is linked to three sulfur atoms, and every sulfur is linked to two silicons (RSi)₂ₙS₃ₙ where R = H or hydrocarbyl.silicicalcareous(rare compared to synonym calcareosiliceous) Consisting of silica and calcareous matter.silicochloroform(inorganic chemistry) The silicon analog of chloroform SiHCl₃silicoflagellateAny of many unicellular heterokont marine algae, of the order Dictyochales, that have a silica skeletonsilicofluoroform(inorganic chemistry) The compound SiHF₃ analogous to fluoroformsilvopastoralismThe state of being silvopastoral.silvopastoralistRelating to silvopasture.silylformylation(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction in which a silyl and a formyl group are added across a double bond or triple bondsimilitudinarilyIn a similitudinary fashion.simplemindednessThe quality of being simpleminded.simplificationalRelating to simplification.simultaneousnessThe quality or state of being simultaneous; simultaneity.singlehandednessAlternative form of single-handedness.singlemindednessThe state or property of being singleminded.sinistrorotatory(chemistry) Synonym of levorotatory.siphonapterologyThe scientific study of fleas and other insects of the order Siphonaptera.siphonostomatoid(zoology) Any member of the Siphonostomatoida, an order of maxillopods.siphonostomatous(zoology, obsolete) Pertaining to the Siphonostomata.sirobasidiaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Sirobasidiaceae.sirohydrochlorin(biochemistry) A porphyrin derivative related to hemeskeletofusimotor(anatomy) skeletal and fusimotorskeuomorphicallyIn a skeuomorphic manner.skotomorphogenicOf or relating to skotomorphogenesis.slantendicularly(archaic, dialect) obliquely; indirectlyslantindicularlyAlternative form of slantendicularly.slubberdegullionA filthy, slobbering person; a sloven, a villain, a fiend, a louse.smokesploitationAlternative form of smoxploitation.sociobehavioural(sociology) Describing the sociological study of behaviour.sociocognitivelyIn sociocognitive terms.sociocyberneticsA discipline combining elements of sociology and systems science.sociodemographicOf or pertaining to sociodemographysociodevelopment(sociology) social developmentsocioeducationalsocial and educationalsocioemotionallyIn socioemotional terms.socioenvironmentsocial environmentsociogeneticallyIn terms of sociogenesis.sociogerontologyA subfield of gerontology that studies the social processes of aging.sociographicallyIn terms of, or by means of, sociography.sociolinguistics(linguistics) The study of social and cultural effects on language and vice-versa.sociomaterialityThe study of the interlinked social and material aspects of the use of technology in the workplace.sociophoneticianOne who studies sociophonetics.sociopoliticallyIn a sociopolitical way.socioreligiouslyIn socioreligious terms.sociotechnicallyIn a sociotechnical sense or context.sociotherapeuticRelating to sociotherapy.sociotopographicRelating to sociotopographysolayamocinosideA particular steroid glycoside.solubilizabilityQuality or degree of being solubilizable.solutionlessnessAbsence of a solution.solvatochromaticAlternative form of solvatochromic.solvothermolysisthermolysis in the presence of a solventsomaestheticallyIn terms of, or with regard to, somaesthetics.somatolactotropeAlternative form of somatolactotroph.somatolactotrophAny cell that produces somatolactinsomatomammotroph(biology) A type of cell in the anterior pituitary gland that produces both somatotropin and prolactin.somatoparapheniaMisspelling of somatoparaphrenia.somatoperceptionsomatosensory perceptionsomatoperceptualsomatic and perceptualsomatosplanchnicAlternative form of somaticosplanchnic.somatotrophinomaAlternative form of somatotropinoma.somatotropicallyIn a somatotropic manner.somphospondylianAny of a group of dinosaurs, of the clade Macronaria, that are not also members of the family Brachiosauridae; they include the members of Euhelopodidae, Chubutisaurus and TitanosauriasonoarthrographyArthrography using ultrasound.sonocardiographySynonym of ultrasonocardiography.sonochemotherapy(medicine) sonochemical therapysonochromatopsiaSynonym of sonochromatism.sonoelastographyA form of ultrasonography used to image soft tissuesonoluminescence(physics) The emission of short bursts of light from imploding bubbles in a liquid when excited by sound.sonomammographicRelating to, or by means of sonomammographysonothrombolysisthrombolysis by means of ultrasoundsonothrombolyticRelating to sonothrombolysissophoraflavanone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of phytoncides produced by plants of the genus Sophora.soporiferousnessThe quality of being soporiferous.sopraventricularAlternative form of supraventricular.soteriologically(theology) In terms of soteriology.southeasternmostFarthest southeast.southwesternmostFarthest southwest.spaciostructuralMisspelling of spatiostructural.spaciotemporallyMisspelling of spatiotemporally.spatiostructuralRelating to spatial structurespatiotemporallyIn a spatiotemporal context.specialisticallyIn a specialized way.spectrobolometerA combined spectroscope and bolometer for determining the distribution of energy in a spectrum.spectrobolometryThe use of a spectrobolometer.spectrochemistry(chemistry, physics) The application of spectroscopy to the analysis of chemical compounds.spectrographicalSynonym of spectrographic.spectroheliogram(astronomy) a photograph taken using a spectroheliographspectrologicallyIn terms of, or by means of, spectrology.spectrophotogramAn image produced by spectrophotography.speleobiologicalRelating to speleobiologyspendthriftinessThe quality of being spendthrifty.spermagglutinateTo undergo spermagglutinationspermatocystitisinflammation of the seminal vesiclesspermatogoniallyBy means of a spermatogoniumspermatotoxicityThe quality of being spermatotoxic.spermostrychnine(organic chemistry) The alkaloid 1-(16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.0^(4,12).0^(4,20).0^(5,10).0^(13,18)]henicosa-5,7,9-trien-11-yl)ethanonesphaerocobaltiteAlternative form of spherocobaltite.sphenomandibular(anatomy) Relating to a ligament connecting the sphenoid bone and mandibular foramen that limits distension of the mandible in an inferior direction.sphenomegacorona(geometry) A polyhedron, one of the Johnson solids, whose faces are composed of 16 triangles and 2 squares.sphericalizationConversion to a spherical formspherochromatismchromatic aberrationspheroechinocyteAn echinocyte in the form of a crenated spherespheropolyhedron(mathematics) A polyhedron that approximates to a spheresphincterometricRelating to sphincterometry.sphincteroplasty(surgery) The surgical reconstruction of a sphincter muscle.sphingobacterialRelating to sphingobacteriasphingobacteriumAny bacterium of the class SphingobacteriasphingolipidomicRelating to a sphingolipidome.sphingolipidosisAny of a class of disorders relating to sphingolipid metabolism.sphingomyelinase(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyzes the cleavage of phosphodiester bonds in sphingomyelinsphygmomanometerA device used to measure blood pressure.sphygmomanometre(nonstandard) Alternative form of sphygmomanometer.sphygmomanometryThe measurement of blood pressure using a sphygmomanometerspincaloritronicRelating to spincaloritronics.spinpolarizationAlternative form of spin polarization.spiritualisation(British spelling) Alternative form of spiritualization.spiritualizationThe act of spiritualizing.spirochetostatic(medicine, biology) Inhibiting (curbing) spirochetal populations although not destroying them.spirocyclization(organic chemistry) cyclization to form a spiro compoundspirocyclobutane(chemistry) A divalent radical in which a cyclobutane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more-or-less at right angles to one anotherspirocyclohexane(chemistry) A divalent radical in which a cyclohexane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more or less at right angles to one anotherspirocyclononane(chemistry) A divalent radical in which a cyclononane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more or less at right angles to one another.spirocyclooctane(chemistry) A divalent radical in which a cyclooctane ring is fused to another ring at a single carbon atom, the two rings being more or less at right angles to one another.spirocyclopropyl(organic chemistry) Synonym of spirocyclopropane.spiroquinazoline(organic chemistry) A spirocyclic quinazoline present in Aspergillus.spirorchiidiasisAlternative form of spirorchiidiosis.spirorchiidiosisparasitic infestation by spirorchiidssplanchnicectomy(surgery) The dissection of splanchnic nervessplanchnocranial(anatomy) Relating to the splanchnocraniumsplanchnocraniumviscerocraniumsplanchnologicalRelating to splanchnology.splanchnopleuralRelating to splanchnopleuresplanchnopleuricRelating to the splanchnopleure.splanchnotrophid(zoology) Any copepod in the family Splanchnotrophidae.splendaciousnessThe quality of being splendacious.splenomesentericRelating to the spleen and mesentery.splenopancreaticRelating to the spleen and pancreas.splenovenographyAn expanded form of venography to include the spleenspokespersonshipThe position of being a spokesperson.spondilodiskitisMisspelling of spondylodiscitis.spondylarthriticAlternative spelling of spondyloarthritic.spondylarthritisAlternative form of spondyloarthritis.spondylarthrosis(pathology) Synonym of spondyloarthropathy.spondylodiscitisA combination of discitis and spondylitis, the latter generally involving the areas adjacent to the intervertebral disc space.spondylodiskitisAlternative form of spondylodiscitis.spondylolithesisMisspelling of spondylolisthesis.spondylosyndesisSynonym of spondylodesis.spondylothoracic(anatomy) Of or pertaining to both the spine and the thoracic cagespongeworthiness(humorous) The quality of being spongeworthy.spongiosclerosis(pathology) spongiform sclerosissporangiogenesisThe creation and development of the sporangiumsporophorocysticRelating to sporophorocysts.sporoplasmogenicThat produces sporoplasmsporopolleninousRelating to or composed of sporopollenin.sportspersonshipSportsmanship.squamosoparietal(anatomy) Squamosal and parietal.standardizationsplural of standardizationstandardlessnessThe absence of a standard or standards.staphylococcemia(pathology) The presence of staphylococci in the bloodstaphylococcosisClinically apparent staphylococcal infection; disease caused by staphylococci.staphylothrombin(biochemistry) A complex formed of coagulase and prothrombinstatespersonlikeResembling or characteristic of a statesperson.statisticizationThe act or process of statisticizing.statokinesiogramAlternative form of statokinesigram.stauroscopicallyBy means of the stauroscope.stavrotheotokion(Christianity) A hymn to Mary, the Theotokos, that refers to the crucifixion of Christ.steganographicalAlternative form of steganographic.stenographicallyIn a stenographic manner.stenospermocarpy(botany) The development or production of fruit that is seedless or has minute seeds because of the abortion of seed developmentstephanoceratoid(paleontology) A member of the Stephanoceratoidea superfamily of cephalopodsstepmotherlinessThe quality of being stepmotherly.steprelationshipA relationship between immediate family members not related by blood, such as stepparent and stepchild.stereocaulaceous(lichenology, relational) Of or relating to the Stereocaulaceae.stereochemicallyIn a stereochemical mannerstereocomparatorA stereoscopic viewing instrument used in the creation of accurate maps based on multiple aerial photographs.stereocontrolled(chemistry) Describing a reaction in which the stereochemistry of the product is controlled in some manner.stereoconvergentThat leads to, or is characterized by stereoconvergencestereoconversion(chemistry) The conversion of a stereoisomer into its enantiomer.stereodependence(chemistry) stereochemical dependencestereodescriptor(chemistry) A prefix, typically R and S or E and Z, used to specify the configuration (absolute or relative) or conformation of a moleculestereodissectingDescribing a stereomicroscope that is used in dissectionstereodissectiondissection with the help of a stereomicroscopestereodivergencyThe condition of being stereodivergentstereoelectronic(biochemistry) Of or pertaining to the dependence of certain molecular properties upon the relative nuclear geometry in a given electron state.stereoisomericalAlternative form of stereoisomeric.stereolithographThe object produced by stereolithographystereometricallyBy means of, or in terms of, stereometry.stereomicrographA stereoscopic micrographstereomicroscopea microscope with two eyepieces, used for observing stereoscopic imagesstereomicroscopymicroscopy by means of a stereomicroscopestereophonicallyIn a stereophonic way.stereophotographA stereophotographic image.stereoplanigraphAn instrument for producing maps in conjunction with data gathered from a stereocomparator.stereopreference(chemistry) A preference for a particular stereochemical orientationstereoradiographA stereoscopic radiographstereoregularityThe condition of being stereoregularstereoresolutionstereoscopic resolution (typically, the resolution of a stereomicroscope)stereoscopicallyIn a stereoscopic manner.stereospondylousRelating to the stereospondylomorphsstereostructuralOf or pertaining to stereostructure.stereotacticallyIn a stereotactic manner; with regard to, or by means of stereotaxisstereotypicalityThe condition of being stereotypicalstereotypography(historical, printing) The act or technique of printing from stereotype plates.sterigmatocystin(organic chemistry) A dermatoxin found in the fungus genus Aspergillus.sternoclavicular(anatomy) Relating to the sternum and clavicle.sternomastoideusThe sternomastoid muscle.sternothyroideus(anatomy) Alternative form of sternothyroid muscle.sterolithographyMisspelling of stereolithography.stethokyrtographAn instrument for measuring a person's chest.stethoscopicallyBy means of a stethoscope.stibioclaudetite(mineralogy) A very rare mixed arsenic-antimony oxide mineral.stichometricallyIn a stichometrical manner.stichomythicallyIn stichomythic fashion.sticktoitiveness(informal) Persistence; determination.stigmatopleuriteA pleurite (of an insect) that has a spiraclestigonemataceousOf or relating to the Stigonemataceae.stoichiochemical(chemistry) stoichiometricstoichiometricalAlternative form of stoichiometric.stomatocytogenicRelating to the production of stomatocytesstomatologicallyWith reference to stomatological mattersstoneheartednessThe state or quality of being stonehearted; remorselessness, lack of pity or compassion.stonyheartednessThe state or quality of being stonyhearted; remorselessness, cruelty, or pitilessness.stoutheartednessCourage, pluck, boldness.strabismologicalRelating to strabismology.straithandednessAlternative form of strait-handedness.stratificationalRelating to stratification.stratocladistics(genetics) A combination of stratigraphy and cladisticsstratocumuliform(meteorology, of clouds) Resembling cumulus but with extensive horizontal development.stratorotational(physics) Relating to the rotation of concentric layers of fluidstrengthlessnessThe state of being without power, impotence.streptavidinatedsimple past and past participle of streptavidinatestreptobacillaryRelating to Streptobacillus.streptobacterium(dated, bacteriology) A supposed variety of bacterium, consisting in reality of several bacteria, for example, Lactobacillus, linked together to form a chain.streptomonomicin(biochemistry) A particular lasso peptide, found in a halophilic actinomycete, that has antibiotic activitystreptothricosisInfection by a streptothrix.striatoamygdalar(anatomy) Relating to the corpus striatum and the amygdalastroboscopicallyBy means of a stroboscopestronghandednessAlternative form of strong-handedness.strongmindednessAlternative spelling of strong-mindedness.strongyloidiasis(medicine, pathology) infection by roundworms of the superfamily StrongyloideastrontianiferousYielding strontium.strontioginorite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing boron, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and strontium.strophanollosideA particular steroid glycoside.strophothevosideA particular steroid glycoside.structuralizableThat can be structuralized.structurationistA proponent of the theory of structuration.strychninizationThe process of treating with strychnine.strychnospermine(organic chemistry) The alkaloid 1-[(12S,13R,16R,17S,18R,20S)-8-methoxy-16-methyl-15-oxa-1,11-diazahexacyclo[15.3.1.0^(4,12).0^(4,20).0^(5,10).0^(13,18)]henicosa-5(10),6,8-trien-11-yl]ethanonestudentificationThe changes caused by a large population of students moving into an area.stylographicallyIn a stylographic manner.stylommatophoranAny land snail or slug of the clade Stylommatophora.stylostatisticalPertaining to stylostatistics.styrylpyridinium(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any styryl derivative of a pyridinium radicalsubadministratorA subordinate administrator.subagglutinatingIn an amount less than would cause agglutinationsubantimicrobial(of a dosage) Less than has antimicrobial actionsubarchitecturalRelating to a subarchitecture.subcalicoblasticBeneath a calicoblast.subcartilaginous(anatomy) Situated under or beneath a cartilage or cartilages.subcategoricallyRelating to, or divided into, subcategories.subcategorisableAlternative spelling of subcategorizable.subcategorizableThat can be subcategorized.subcompartmentalRelating to a subcompartmentsubcompositionalRelating to a subcompositionsubconcentrationA concentration of a substance that is less than the main concentration in a solution.subconfigurationA subset of a configuration.subconjunctionalRelating to a subconjunction.subconjunctivelyAlternative form of subconjunctivally.subconsciousnessThe state of being subconscious.subconsiderationA secondary or subordinate consideration.subconstellation(astronomy) A subordinate or smaller constellation.subcutaneousnessThe quality of being subcutaneous.subdiaphragmaticBelow the diaphragmsubdichotomouslyIn a subdichotomous mannersubdiffractionalSynonym of subdiffraction.subendocardiallyIn a subendocardial manner or directionsubendotheliallyIn a subendothelial manner or directionsubepicardicallyMisspelling of subepicardially.suberoxylanilideMisspelling of suberoylanilide.subexponentially(mathematics) Less than exponentially.subfractionationseparation into subfractionssubfunctionaliseAlternative form of subfunctionalize.subfunctionalizeTo cause or to undergo subfunctionalization.subhaplogrouping(genetics) The assignment of subhaplogroupssubhemisphericalAlmost hemispherical.subinfeudatoriesplural of subinfeudatorysubinspectorshipThe role of subinspector.subjectificationThe process of subjectifying.subjectivizationThe process of making something subjective rather than objective.submechanophobia(rare) A fear of man-made objects submerged partially or fully underwater.submediterraneanAlternative form of sub-Mediterranean.submembranaceousAlmost or imperfectly membranaceous.submicroparticleA submicrometer particlesubmicroscopicalAlternative form of submicroscopic.submillimetricalsubmillimetricsubmitochondrial(biology) Describing any subunit of a mitochondrionsubmyeloablation(pathology) A form of myelosuppressionsubmyeloablativeThat causes only minimal myeloablationsubnephritogenic(of a dosage) Insufficient to cause nephritissubnitrificationA lower than usual level of nitrificationsubordinationism(Christianity, theology) A doctrine regarding the Trinity, holding that the Son and possibly the Holy Spirit are inferior to the Father.subordinationistOne who believes that certain social groups should be subordinate to others.subperichondrialBeneath the perichondriumsubperpendicularAlmost or imperfectly perpendicular.subphysiologicalLess than that found in a normal physiologysubquadratically(computing) At a subquadratic rate.subrandomizationAn additional randomization within a study.subrectangularlyIn a subrectangular mannersubschizophrenicNot quite schizophrenic; approaching schizophrenia.subscriptionlessWithout subscriptions.subsecretaryshipThe office or position of subsecretary.subsegmentectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of a subsegment of an organ such as the liversubsidiarizationThe division of a company into legally distinct, but financially related subsidiariessubsignificantlyIn a subsignificant mannersubspecificationA subordinate part of a specificationsubspontaneouslyIn a subspontaneous manner.substantiabilityThe property of being substantiable or substantial.substantialisticOf or relating to substantialism.substantialitiesplural of substantialitysubstantializingpresent participle and gerund of substantializesubstitutabilityThe quality of being substitutable; the capacity to be substituted.substitutionallyAs a substitute.substoichiometry(chemistry) A substoichiometric relationshipsubstratosphericBelow the stratosphere.subsubpopulationA subset of a subpopulation (as for example in epidemiology).subsubsubsection(rare) A subsection located hierarchically beneath two or more subsections.subsynchronouslyIn a subsynchronous mannersubtelencephalic(anatomy) Beneath the telencephalonsubtelomericallyBy means of subtelomeressubterraneanness(rare) The quality of being subterranean.subthalamonigral(anatomy) Relating to the subthalamus and the substantia nigrasubtherapeuticalAlternative form of subtherapeutic.subthermoneutralLess than thermoneutralsubtilopeptidaseSynonym of subtilisin.subtranscriptomeA subset of a transcriptomesubtreasurershipThe state or business of a subtreasurer.subventricularlyIn a subventricular manner or directionsubvocalizationsplural of subvocalizationsuccinchlorimideA heterocyclic chlorine compound with chemical formula C₂H₄(CO)₂NCl.succinylproteomeA proteome containing succinylproteinssulcogyrogenesisThe development of the sulci and gyri on the surface of the brainsulfachinoxalineAlternative form of sulfaquinoxaline.sulfachrysoidine(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antiinfective drug.sulfadimethoxine(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibacterial derivative of sulfadiazinesulfamethoxazole(pharmacology) An antibacterial sulfonamide C₁₀H₁₁N₃O3S used alone or in combination with trimethoprim (as in the treatment of urinary tract infections or acute otitis media).sulfaquinoxaline(pharmacology) A drug used in veterinary medicine to treat coccidiosis.sulfasuccinamide(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antiinfective drug.sulfoconjugation(biochemistry) conjugation via sulfate groupssulfocysteinuria(pathology) The presence of sulfocysteine in the urine (typically caused by a deficiency of sulfite oxidase)sulfoglucuronide(organic chemistry) Any sulfated form of a glucuronidesulfoindocyanine(organic chemistry) A C-sulfate derivative of indocyanine that is a fluorescent dyesulfomethoxazoleMisspelling of sulfamethoxazole.sulfomethylation(organic chemistry) The process or result of adding a methane sulfonate group (-CH₂SO₃⁻)sulfonephthalein(organic chemistry) Any of many sulfonic acids derived from phthaleins, some of which are important acid-base indicators.sulfonylfluoride(organic chemistry) Any compound of general formula R-SO₂Fsulfonyltriazole(organic chemistry) Any sulfonyl derivative of a triazolesulfosuccinimide(organic chemistry) The sulfonic acid derived from succinimide 2,5-dioxo-3-pyrrolidinesulfonic acidsulfotransferase(biochemistry) Any transferase enzyme that catalyses the transfer of sulfate groupssulfotransporter(rare, biochemistry) A sulfate transportersulfotyrosinated(biochemistry) Modified by the addition of sulfotyrosinesulfoxyreductase(biochemistry) Any reductase that reduces sulfoxide (typically in oxidized methionine)sulfurylfluorideAlternative form of sulfuryl fluoride.sulphonphthaleinAlternative form of sulfonphthalein.sulphophosphoric(chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or designating a hypothetical thioacid of phosphorus, analogous to phosphoric acid, and known only in its salts.superachiasmaticAlternative form of suprachiasmatic.superaerodynamicRelating to superaerodynamicssuperaggregation(countable) A superaggregate.superantioxidantA highly effective antioxidant.superantiwettinghighly antiwettingsuperbillionaireA person who has many times more than one billion units of the local currency.superbombardment(rare) A very severe bombardment.superbrilliantly(rare) In a superbrilliant manner.supercaffeinatedContaining large amounts of caffeine.supercarburetted(chemistry, obsolete) bicarburetedsupercatastrophe(rare) A very severe, widespread catastrophe.supercelestiallyIn a supercelestial way.supercentenarianA person that is at least 110 years old.superceremoniousVery ceremonious.superciliousnessThe state or quality of being supercilious.supercollimation(physics) The focusing of radiation into a finite-width beam that shows very little diffraction.supercoloniality(zoology) Tendency to form supercolonies.supercomfortable(informal) Very comfortable.supercommentatorA writer of supercommentary.supercommutative(mathematics) Describing the algebra of supercommutatorssupercompactness(mathematics) Quality of being supercompact.supercompetitiveVery competitivesupercompilation(computing) A technique, involving multiple metacompilations, that seeks to optimize a program.supercomplicated(informal) Very complicated.supercompressionExtreme compression.supercomputationComplex and advanced computation of the kind performed by supercomputers.superconcentrateA superconcentrated drink product.superconformallyIn a superconformal mannersuperconsumerist(rare) Extremely consumerist.supercontinentalPertaining to a supercontinent.supercontractile(anatomy, of a muscle) Whose structure allows microscopic pistons to move past each other, allowing the muscle to contract faster and to a greater extent than normalsupercontractionThe contraction (by up to 50%) of spider dragline silk in high humiditysupercontributorAn extremely productive contributor.superconvergence(mathematics) Very rapid convergencesupercorporationSynonym of megacorporation.supercriticality(mathematics) The condition of being supercriticalsupercutaneouslyIn a supercutaneous mannersuperdeformation(physics) The deformation of an atomic nucleus to such an extent that it becomes far from sphericalsuperdestructiveVery destructive; causing great destruction.superdeterminant(physics) The equivalent of a determinant in superdeterminismsuperdeterminism(physics, quantum mechanics) A form of determinism that precludes the assumption, made by Bell's theorem, that an experimenter can make measurements that are independent of each other and of any hidden variables.superdeterminist(physics) A proponent of superdeterminism.superdevelopment(mathematics) A particular form or developmentsuperdiamagnetic(physics) Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting superdiamagnetism.superdiffusivelyBy means of superdiffusionsuperdiffusivityThe state of being superdiffusivesuperdisciplinedExtremely disciplined.superdreadnoughtA battleship of a class more powerful than the earlier dreadnoughts.superelasticallyIn a superelastic manner.superequilibriumThe condition of a system in which the value of a parameter is greater than the equilibrium valuesupererogatorilyIn a supererogatory manner.superessentiallyIn a superessential way.superevangelicalVery evangelical.superexcellentlyIn a superexcellent manner; of supreme excellence.superexcrescence(rare, obsolete) Something superfluously longsuperexplosivelyIn a superexplosive manner.superexponential(mathematics, of a real-valued function f on the non-negative real numbers) Having the properties that f(0) = 1 and ∀ g,h ≥ 0: f(g)f(h) ≤ f(g+h) .superexpressionsplural of superexpressionsuperextensivityThe condition of being superextensive.superfashionableVery fashionable.superfecundationthe fertilisation of two or more ova by sperm from separate acts of sexual intercourse, which can lead to twins with different fatherssuperferociously(rare) In a superferocious manner.superfibronectinA form of fibronectin that has enhanced adhesionsuperfluorescentRelating to, or exhibiting superfluorescencesuperforecastingThe skill of making highly accurate predictions.supergrandmaster(rare, chiefly chess) A particular grandmaster whose proficiency in chess or in general is notably greater than that of average grandmasters.supergranulation(astronomy) A large-scale system of convection cells covering the surface of the sunsupergravitationSynonym of supergravity.superheavyweight(boxing) Of or pertaining to the weight class for boxers exceeding 91 kilograms in body weight.superhydrophilicRelating to, or exhibiting superhydrophilicitysuperhydrophobicVery hydrophobic; used especially to describe materials having surfaces that are very difficult to wet, and have a water contact angle greater than 150°supericosahedron(inorganic chemistry) An icosahedron-shaped structure made from smaller repeated parts.superimpositionsplural of superimpositionsuperincumbentlyIn a superincumbent manner.superindustriousVery industrious.superinformation(philosophy) The integration of ontological categories of a lower level with that of a higher level.superinformativeVery informative.superinquisitiveVery inquisitive.superinstitutionOne institution upon another, as when A is instituted and admitted to a benefice upon a title, and B instituted and admitted upon the presentation of another.superintelligentHaving remarkable intelligence.superintendencesplural of superintendencesuperlightweightExtremely lightweight.superlogarithmicOf or pertaining to a superlogarithmsuperluminescentOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting superluminescencesupermacroporousHaving pores significantly larger than those of a macroporous materialsupermagnificent(rare) Exceptionally magnificent; of tremendous magnificence.supermasculinitySynonym of hypermasculinity.supermassiveness(rare) The property or state of being supermassive.supermastergroup(telecommunications) A group of mastergroups.supermicroscopicOf or relating to supermicroscopy.supermillionaireA person who has many times more than one million units of the local currency, but who is not a billionaire.supermonstrously(rare) In a supermonstrous way.supernationalismSupport for a sociopolitical collective of many nations.supernationalistExtremely nationalistsupernationalityThe condition of being supernationalsupernaturalistsplural of supernaturalistsupernaturalnessThe quality of being supernatural.supernucleosomal(genetics) Relating to multiple nucleosomessupernutritionalRelating to supernutritionsuperoanteriorlyIn a superoanterior manner or directionsuperochiasmaticMisspelling of superchiasmatic.superoinferiorlyIn a superoinferior manner.superomnipotence(rare) Proper omnipotence; the state of being superomnipotent.superomnipresent(rare) Wholly, truly omnipresent.superomniscience(rare) True, transcendent omniscience; truly unrestricted knowledge of all things, including species.superorganicallyIn a superorganic manner.superoscillating(physics) That induces superoscillationsuperoscillationThe phenomenon by which a globally band-limited signal can contain local segments that oscillate faster than its fastest Fourier components.superoscillatoryOf or pertaining to superoscillationsuperotemporallyIn a superotemporal directionsuperoxygenationenrichment in oxygensuperpermutation(mathematics) For some value n, a string that contains each permutation of n symbols as a substring.superpersonalityThe condition of being superpersonalsuperplasticallyIn a superplastic way.superplasticiserAlternative spelling of superplasticizer.superplasticizerA chemical used as an admixture to improve the rheology of a suspension such as concrete, reducing particle aggregation.superpositioningThe positioning of one thing on top of anothersuperprestigiousVery highly prestigious.superproficiency(rare) Extreme proficiency.superpromiscuity(genetics) The condition of being superpromiscuoussuperpromiscuous(genetics) Very promiscuoussuperrationalityA kind of rational decision-making, different from the widely-accepted game-theoretical one. A player whose opponent is also superrational will cooperate in the prisoner's dilemma problem, whereas a game-theoretically rational player will defect.superreflexivity(mathematics) The condition of being superreflexivesuperregenerator(electronics) A superregenerative devicesuperscaffolding(sciences, uncommon) The process whereby a scaffold binds other scaffolds.superselectivelyIn a superselective mannersupersensibilityThe condition of being supersensible; supersensitivitysupersensitivelyIn a supersensitive manner.supersensitivity(biochemistry, pharmacology) Extreme sensitivity (of the body) to a chemical.supersentimentalVery sentimental.superserviceabledoing more (usually, more work) than is required or desired.superserviceablyIn a superserviceable manner.supersolvabilityThe state or condition of being supersolvable.superspecializedVery highly specialized.superspectacularExceptionally spectacular; breathtaking.superstabilizing(computing) Of a distributed algorithm: able to be started in any arbitrary state and then to converge to a legitimate state, and additionally to recover rapidly from changes in the network topology.superstatisticalOf or pertaining to superstatisticssuperstimulatingVery highly stimulating.superstimulationExcessive stimulation.superstitionlessWithout superstition; unsuperstitious.superstreamlinedVery streamlined.supersubstantialMore than substantial, transcending all substance; spiritual.supersulphuretedAlternative form of supersulphuretted.supersuperlativeAlternative form of super-superlative.supersuppression(rare) Extreme suppression.supersusceptibleSynonym of hypersusceptible.supersymmetricalOf or relating to supersymmetry.supersymmetrized(mathematics, physics) Converted to a form as used by supersymmetrysupersynchronousHaving a period greater than that of a synchronous orbitsupertechnicolor(physics) Describing a supersymmetry extension to the technicolor modelsuperterrestrialAbove the Earth or earthly concerns.supertetrahedron(chemistry) A tetrahedron structure consisting of smaller tetrahedra, often four or ten.supertherapeutic(medicine, uncommon) Alternative form of supratherapeutic.supertransactionA transaction that comprehends several lesser subtransactions.supertranslation(mathematics) A translation of a superalgebrasupertransporterA very large transportersupervacaneouslyIn a way that is supervacaneous; needlessly; redundantly; superfluously.superventricular(anatomy) supraventricularsupplementationsplural of supplementationsuppositiousnessThe state or condition of being suppositious.supposititiouslyIn a supposititious manner.suprablastoporalAbove a blastoporesupracentenariansupercentenariansupracommissuralAbove a commissuresupracoracoideus(anatomy) A pair of muscles that raise the wings of birds in flapping flight.supraligamentousAbove a ligamentsupramolecularlyIn a supramolecular mannersupranationalismSupport for a sociopolitical collective of many nations.supranationalityThe quality of being supranational.supranucleosomalAbove (or greater than) a nucleosomesupranutritionalMore than is needed for nutritionsupraoesophagealMisspelling of supraesophageal.supraphysiologicsupraphysiologicalsuprasegmentallyIn a suprasegmental manner.supraspliceosome(cytology) A structure, in the mammalian cell nucleus, composed of four spliceosomessupratentoriallyIn a supratentorial directionsupraterrestrialsuperterrestrialsupratherapeutic(medicine) Administered at levels greater than would normally be used in treatment of a medical condition.supraumbilicallyIn a supraumbilical manner or directionsupraventricular(anatomy) Located above the ventricles of the heart.surmountablenessThe quality of being surmountable.surrealisticallyIn a surreal manner.susceptibilitiesplural of susceptibilitysuspenselessnessLack of suspense.symbiontophorousAssociated with symbiontssymbrachydactylyA congenital abnormality of the hand, characterized by missing or malformed fingers.symmetrificationThe act of making something symmetricsymmetrizabilityThe condition of being symmetrizable.sympathectomisedAlternative form of sympathectomized.sympathoexcitoryMisspelling of sympathoexcitatory.sympathomimeticsplural of sympathomimeticsympathoneuronal(physiology) sympathetic and neuronalsymphysanodontid(zoology) Any fish in the family Symphysanodontidae.symplectomorphicOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting symplectomorphism.symplesiomorphicRelated to symplesiomorphy.symposiastically(rare) In a symposiastic manner.symptomatologistOne who studies symptomatology.synaestheticallyBy synaesthesia.synanagrammatismThe creation or formation of synanagrams.synantherologistOne who studies or practises synantherology.synanthropicallyIn a synanthropic mannersynapticulothecaA wall of synapticulae in some coralssynaptodendritic(anatomy, physiology) Relating to the synapses and dendrites of neuronssynaptodentriticMisspelling of synaptodendritic.synaptoneurosomeA synaptosome with attached resealed postsynaptic entitiessynaptopathology(pathology) The pathology of synaptopathiessyncategorematic(linguistics, of a term) Needing other terms in order to make a meaningful constituent of language.synchrocyclotronA particle accelerator like a cyclotron, but which operates at variable frequency to account for the particles gaining energy, allowing for greater energies to be achieved.synchromysticismThe drawing of connections in modern culture (movies, music lyrics, historical happenings and esoteric knowledge); and finding connections that could be coming from the "collective unconscious mind"; and finding connections between occult knowledge (i.e. esoteric fraternities, cults and secret rituals), politics and mass media.synchronizationsplural of synchronizationsynchronologicalRelating to synchronology.synchrosqueezingA particular algorithm for time-varying spectral analysis.syncretisticallyIn a syncretistic mannersyncytialisationAlternative form of syncytialization.syncytialization(physiology) The formation of syncytiotrophoblasts from cytotrophoblasts, cytotrophoblasts or osteoblastssyndiotacticallyIn a syndiotactic manner.synecdochisationAlternative form of synecdochization.synecdochizationThe act of synecdochizing.synonymificationThe collapsing together of more or less synonymous words into one common linguistic category.synsedimentarilyIn a synsedimentary manner.syntacticizationThe act or process of, or an instance of, syntacticizing.syntactocentrism(linguistics) A focus on the role of syntax in language.syntergosterniteAn abdominal plate found on some arthropods believed to have evolved by the fusion of one or more tergites with a sternite.synthesizabilityThe quality of being synthesizable.synthetoceratineAny ruminant mammal of the subfamily Synthetoceratinaesyringopicroside(organic chemistry) An iridoid glucoside, present in lilacs of the genus Syringa, that has antibacterial activitysystematizationsplural of systematizationsystematologicalOf or pertaining to systematology.
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