(obsolete, botany) That bears seeds on the backs of the leaves
eremophyte
eremophyte
noun
(biology) Any plant that grows in a desert or steppe environment
esophagogastrostomy
esophagogastrostomy
noun
(surgery) The creation of a channel between the esophagus and the stomach
ethylmorphine
ethylmorphine
noun
(pharmacology) A particular narcotic antitussive.
etymography
etymography
noun
A proposed subdiscipline of etymology, investigating the context in which words of transparent etymology underwent semantic development.
The etymology of characters and their structure, such as those in Chinese.
formaldehydesulphoxylate
formaldehydesulphoxylate
noun
A salt or ester of formaldehydesulphoxylic acid.
formaldehydesulphoxylic
gastroesophagostomy
geomorphogeny
geomorphologically
geomorphologically
adv
In geomorphological terms.
geomorphology
geomorphology
noun
The study of landforms, their classification, origin, development, and history.
geomorphy
geomorphy
noun
geodesy
geomorphology
glomeroporphyritic
glomeroporphyritic
adj
(geology) Describing porphyritic igneous rock in which phenocrysts are clustered in irregular groups
glyptotherium
graphometry
graphometry
noun
The measurement of various characteristics of handwriting so as to make deductions about the writer
grypotherium
gynaecomorphous
gynaecomorphous
adj
Alternative spelling of gynecomorphous
gynecomorphous
gynecomorphous
adj
(biology) Resembling a female in shape, attributes or appearance.
heliochromotype
heliochromotype
noun
(obsolete) A heliochrome; a photograph in natural colours.
hematocytotripsis
hematodystrophy
hematography
hematoporphyria
hematoporphyria
noun
(medicine) A disorder of porphyrin metabolism in which uroporphyrin and coproporphyrin are present in the tissues and urine.
hematoporphyrin
hematoporphyrin
noun
(biochemistry) The porphyrin portion of heme (minus the iron atom)
hematoporphyrinuria
hematotherapy
hemautography
hemiatrophy
hemiatrophy
noun
(pathology) atrophy that affects only one half of the body
hemidystrophy
hemihyperidrosis
hemihypertonia
hemihypertrophy
hemihypertrophy
noun
(pathology) hypertrophy that affects only one half of the body
hemimorphy
hemiorthotype
hemipterology
hemipterology
noun
The study of hemipterans, the true bugs.
hemisaprophyte
hemisaprophytic
hemitropy
hemitropy
noun
(crystallography) Twin composition in crystals.
hemocytotripsis
hemodystrophy
hemopyrrole
hemotherapy
hemotherapy
noun
(medicine) The therapeutic use of blood products
hepaticoenterostomy
hepaticogastrostomy
hepaticopulmonary
hepaticopulmonary
adj
Synonym of hepatopulmonary
hepatopulmonary
hepatopulmonary
adj
(anatomy) Of or relating to the liver and lungs.
hermaphrodeity
hermaphrodeity
noun
hermaphrodism
hermaphroditically
hermaphroditically
adv
In a hermaphroditic manner.
hermoglyphic
hermoglyphist
herpetotomy
heteromorphy
heteromorphy
noun
(biology) The state or quality of being heteromorphic; heteromorphism.
heterophemy
heterophemy
noun
The use of one word or phrase when another is meant
hexanitrodiphenylamine
hexanitrodiphenylamine
noun
(organic chemistry) A substance that was mixed with TNT in World War II to make it more explosive.
hippometry
homeomorphy
homeomorphy
noun
(biology) The evolution of similar external forms from very distant ancestors.
(mathematics) The formation of a new graph by inserting new nodes along existing edges.
homeotherapy
homeotherapy
noun
treatment by homeopathy
homoeography
homoeomorphy
homopiperonyl
homopolymer
homopolymer
noun
(chemistry) a polymer formed from a single type of monomer
homopolymerization
homopolymerization
noun
The polymerization of a single type of monomer to form a homopolymer
homopolymerize
homopolymerize
verb
(chemistry) To polymerize so as to form a homopolymer
homopolymers
homopolymers
noun
plural of homopolymer
hydroatmospheric
hydrometamorphism
hydrometamorphism
noun
(geology) A type of metamorphism caused by water.
hydromonoplane
hydropericardium
hydropericardium
noun
(medicine) The accumulation of serous fluid in the pericardium
hydroperitoneum
hydroperitoneum
noun
(medicine, obsolete) The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum
hydrophysometra
hydropneumatic
hydropneumatic
adj
Being, or pertaining to, a type of automotive suspension system based on a nitrogen springing medium.
Operated by both fluid and air power
hydropneumatization
hydropneumatosis
hydropneumopericardium
hydropneumothorax
hydropneumothorax
noun
(medicine) The presence of both fluid and air in the pleural cavity
hydroxytryptamine
hydroxytryptamine
noun
(organic chemistry) Any hydroxy derivative of tryptamine, but especially 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin)
hyetometrograph
hyetometrographic
hygrothermograph
hygrothermograph
noun
(physics, meteorology) An instrument that measures, and records, both humidity and temperature.
hymeniophore
hymenophore
hymenophore
noun
(mycology) The part of a fungus fruiting body which produces spore-bearing cells.
hymenophorum
hymenopter
hymenopter
noun
(archaic) hymenopteran
hymenoptera
hymenoptera
noun
plural of hymenopteron
hymenopteran
hymenopteran
adj
(entomology) Relating to or denoting hymenopterans.
noun
(entomology) Any insect of the order Hymenoptera: the bees, wasps and ants etc.
hymenopterist
hymenopterist
noun
(entomology) An entomologist who studies hymenopterans.
hymenopterological
hymenopterological
adj
Of or relating to hymenopterology.
hymenopterologist
hymenopterologist
noun
One who studies the Hymenoptera.
hymenopterology
hymenopterology
noun
The scientific study of the Hymenoptera.
hymenopteron
hymenopteron
noun
Any insect of the order Hymenoptera
hymenopterous
hymenopterous
adj
(entomology) Of the order Hymenoptera; hymenopteran.
hymenopttera
hymnographer
hymnographer
noun
A person who composes hymns.
A writer whose subject is hymns.
hyperaeolism
hyperaeolism
noun
(linguistics, Hellenics) A hypercorrection or incorrect substitution of non-Aeolic Ancient Greek word forms and morphology to match those of Aeolic Greek.
hyperalbuminosis
hyperalbuminosis
noun
Severe albuminosis
hyperaldosteronism
hyperaldosteronism
noun
(medicine) A condition in which too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, potentially leading to lowered levels of potassium in the blood.
hyperalimentation
hyperalimentation
noun
(medicine) The administration or ingestion of unusually large amounts of nutrients.
hyperaminoacidemia
hyperaminoacidemia
noun
(pathology) The presence of an excessive amount of amino acids in the blood
hyperanabolism
hyperazotemia
hyperazotemia
noun
Synonym of azotemia (see azotemia § Usage notes).
hyperbolism
hyperbolism
noun
(countable) An instance of hyperbole
(countable, geometry) A blow-up of a curve at a point.
(uncountable) The use of hyperbole
hypercatabolism
hypercatabolism
noun
An increased rate of catabolism.
hyperchloraemia
hyperchloraemia
noun
Alternative form of hyperchloremia
hyperchloremia
hyperchloremia
noun
An electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of the chloride ion in the blood.
hypercholesteremia
hypercholesteremia
noun
Alternative spelling of hypercholesteraemia
hypercholesteremic
hypercholesteremic
adj
Exhibiting or relating to hypercholesteremia.
hypercholesterinemia
hypercholesterinemia
noun
An abnormally high level of cholesterin in the blood.
hypercholesterolemia
hypercholesterolemia
noun
(medicine) An excess of cholesterol in the blood.
hypercholesterolemic
hypercholesterolemic
adj
(pathology) Of, pertaining to, or having hypercholesterolemia.
noun
A person who has hypercholesterolemia.
hypercomplex
hypercomplex
adj
(mathematics) Describing any of several types of higher-dimensional numbers having some characteristics of complex numbers.
noun
(mathematics) A hypercomplex number.
hypercomposite
hyperconformist
hyperconformity
hyperconformity
noun
Excessive conformity
hyperconservatism
hyperconservatism
noun
The quality of being hyperconservative.
hyperconstitutionalism
hypercorticoidism
hypercorticoidism
noun
(pathology) Excessive secretion of corticoid hormones
hypercosmic
hypercosmic
adj
(rare) Extraordinarily cosmic; that which truly transcends the very cosmos; supercosmic.
hyperdemocracy
hyperdemocratic
hyperdemocratic
adj
Of or relating to hyperdemocracy.
hyperdicrotism
hyperdicrotism
noun
(physiology) A hyperdicrotic condition.
hyperdimensional
hyperdimensional
adj
Of or pertaining to a system having more dimensions than naturally observed in our universe.
hyperdimensionality
hyperdimensionality
noun
The quality of being hyperdimensional.
hyperdoricism
hyperemization
hyperemotional
hyperemotional
adj
Involving or exhibiting excessive emotion.
hyperemotionally
hyperemotionally
adv
In a hyperemotional manner.
hyperemotive
hyperemotive
adj
hyperemotional
hyperemotively
hyperemotiveness
hyperemotivity
hyperemotivity
noun
The quality of being hyperemotive.
hyperendocrinism
hyperform
hypergamous
hypergamous
adj
Of or pertaining to hypergamy.
hypergeometric
hypergeometric
adj
(mathematics) Pertaining to mathematical entities of different kinds (series, functions, equations, ...) but strictly related to hypergeometric series
noun
(mathematics) Such a function, series etc.
hypergeometrical
hypergeometrical
adj
hypergeometric
hypergeometry
hypergeometry
noun
A geometry in more than three dimensions.
hyperglobulism
hyperhemoglobinemia
hyperhemoglobinemia
noun
(pathology) An abnormally high level of hemoglobin in the blood
hyperimmunization
hyperimmunization
noun
The presence in the body of an excessive number of antibodies to a specific antigen.
hyperkatabolism
hyperkatabolism
noun
Alternative form of hypercatabolism
hyperlipoidemia
hyperlipoidemia
noun
An abnormally high level of lipoids in the blood.
hypermakroskelic
hypermedication
hypermedication
noun
Excessive medication.
hypermegasoma
hypermenorrhea
hypermenorrhea
noun
excessive menstrual discharge
hypermetabolism
hypermetabolism
noun
(biochemistry) The physiological state of increased metabolic activity, typically occurring after significant damage to the body
hypermetamorphic
hypermetamorphic
adj
Of or relating to hypermetamorphism.
hypermetamorphism
hypermetamorphism
noun
(zoology) An extreme form of metamorphosis occurring in certain insects (especially beetles of the family Meloidae) in which the animal passes through two or more different larval stages.
hypermetamorphoses
hypermetamorphoses
noun
plural of hypermetamorphosis
hypermetamorphosis
hypermetamorphosis
noun
(biology) A kind of complete metamorphosis in which the different larval instars represent two or more different forms of larva.
(neurology) A neurobehavioral disorder that involves patients grabbing objects in view and starting the appropriate behavior associated with it at an inappropriate time.