(surgery) Extraction of peritoneal fluid from the abdomen for evaluation, using a trocar
abdominocystic
abdominocystic
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the abdomen and to the bladder.
abdominohysterectomy
abdominohysterectomy
noun
(surgery) Removal of the uterus via an incision made in the abdominal wall rather than via the vagina.
abdominohysterotomy
abdominohysterotomy
noun
(surgery) An incision of the uterus, done through a surgical hole in the abdomen.
abdominoposterior
abdominoscope
abdominoscope
noun
An instrument like an endoscope, for use in abdominoscopy.
abdominoscopy
abdominoscopy
noun
(medicine) Examination of the abdomen to detect abdominal disease, using an endoscope.
abdominous
abdominous
adj
Having a protuberant belly; potbellied.
abdominovesical
abdominovesical
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the abdomen and the urinary bladder
abductions
abductions
noun
plural of abduction
abmodalities
abnormalised
abnormalised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abnormalise
aboideaus
aboideaus
noun
plural of aboideau
abolished
abolished
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abolish
abolitionised
abolitionised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of abolitionise
abovesaid
abovesaid
adj
Mentioned or recited before.
absconding
absconding
noun
An instance in which someone absconds.
verb
present participle of abscond
absolutized
absolutized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of absolutize
acarodermatitis
acarodermatitis
noun
(pathology) inflammation of the skin caused by mites
accessioned
accessioned
verb
simple past tense and past participle of accession
accessorised
accessorised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of accessorise
accessorized
accessorized
adj
Wearing accessories.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of accessorize
accommodatingness
accommodationist
accommodationist
noun
Someone who tries to accommodate and compromise with an opposition.
accommodations
accommodations
noun
plural of accommodation
accommodativeness
accommodativeness
noun
The state or quality of being accommodative.
accomplished
accomplished
adj
Completed; effected; established.
Having many accomplishments, often as a result of study or training.
Showing skill and artistry.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of accomplish
accordionist
accordionist
noun
Someone who plays the accordion.
accordionists
accordionists
noun
plural of accordionist
accordions
accordions
noun
plural of accordion
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of accordion
accreditations
accreditations
noun
plural of accreditation
accroides
accroides
noun
acaroid resin
accustomized
accustomized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of accustomize
achondrites
achondrites
noun
plural of achondrite
achondroplasia
achondroplasia
noun
(teratology) A genetic disorder, the most common form of short limb dwarfism.
achondroplastic
achondroplastic
adj
(teratology) Of, related to, or suffering from achondroplasia.
achrodextrinase
achromatised
achromatised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of achromatise
achroodextrinase
acidiferous
acidiferous
adj
Containing or yielding an acid.
acidolysis
acidolysis
noun
(chemistry) Decomposition of a molecule under the influence of an acid.
acidophiles
acidophiles
noun
plural of acidophile
acidophilous
acidophilous
adj
That thrives in an acidic environment
acidophilus
acidophilus
noun
Lactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt
acidoses
acidoses
noun
plural of acidosis
acidosis
acidosis
noun
(pathology) An abnormally increased acidity of the blood.
acidosteophyte
acidosteophyte
noun
(medicine) A sharp or needle-shaped osteophyte.
acidulations
acidulations
noun
plural of acidulation
acidulous
acidulous
adj
(figurative) Sharp; caustic.
Containing carbonic acid.
Slightly sour; sub-acid; sourish.
acidulously
acidulously
adv
In an acidulous manner; in a mildly sour or acid way.
acidulousness
acidulousness
noun
A state of or tendency toward being acidulous or somewhat sour or acid.
acipenseroid
acipenseroid
noun
Synonym of chondrostean
acipenseroidei
acleistocardia
acleistocardia
noun
(pathology) The inability of the foramen ovale of the heart to close properly
acridophagus
acridophagus
noun
(rare) One who eats grasshoppers and locusts
acrodermatitis
acrodermatitis
noun
(pathology) dermatitis that affects the hands and feet
acrodontism
acrospired
acrospired
verb
simple past tense and past participle of acrospire
acrostichoid
acrostichoid
adj
(botany, of a fern) Whose sori densely cover the underside of the frond like a felt, without visible gaps between them.
actinodermatitis
actinodermatitis
noun
actinic dermatitis
actinodromous
actinodromous
adj
(botany) having palmate veins
actinoids
actinoids
noun
plural of actinoid
adagiettos
adagiettos
noun
plural of adagietto
adagios
adagios
noun
plural of adagio
adagissimo
adagissimo
adv
(music) Very slowly.
adansonia
adansonia
noun
Any member of the tree genus Adansonia, the baobabs.
adaptations
adaptations
noun
plural of adaptation
adaptionism
adaptionism
noun
Alternative form of adaptationism
adaptions
adaptions
noun
plural of adaption
addictions
addictions
noun
plural of addiction
addison
addison
Proper noun
name transferred from the surname.
name popular in the 2000s, following Alison and Madison.
A place name, including:
a town in Vermont, USA, named after the poet Joseph Addison.
addisonian
addisonian
adj
Alternative letter-case form of Addisonian.
addisoniana
additionist
additionist
noun
(rare) One who supports or implements a policy of adding something.
additions
additions
noun
plural of addition
addititious
addititious
adj
(rare, obsolete) Additive; Increasing.
ademonist
adenectomies
adenectomies
noun
plural of adenectomy
adenocarcinomas
adenocarcinomas
noun
plural of adenocarcinoma
adenocarcinomatous
adenocarcinomatous
adj
Of or pertaining to adenocarcinomas
adenocellulitis
adenocellulitis
noun
(pathology) inflammation of a lymph node and the surrounding connective tissue
adenodiastasis
adenodiastasis
noun
(pathology) The ectopia of a gland
adenofibrosis
adenofibrosis
noun
(pathology) a benign nodular microscopic lesion of the prostate consisting of acinar tissue with increased stroma
(pathology) a nodular, benign breast lesion consisting of hyperplastic distorted lobules of acinar tissue with increased collagenous stroma
adenogenesis
adenogenesis
noun
The development of uterine glands (in mammals)
adenohypersthenia
adenohypophysial
adenohypophysial
adj
Relating to the adenohypophysis.
adenohypophysis
adenohypophysis
noun
(anatomy) The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting several peptide hormones that regulate many physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.
adenoidectomies
adenoidectomies
noun
plural of adenoidectomy
adenoidism
adenoidism
noun
adenoiditis
adenoiditis
adenoiditis
noun
(medicine) Inflammation of the adenoid in the human throat.
adenoids
adenoids
noun
plural of adenoid
adenolipomatosis
adenolipomatosis
noun
(pathology) The formation of numerous adenolipomas in the neck, axilla and groin
adenologaditis
adenometritis
adenomycosis
adenopharyngitis
adenosclerosis
adenosclerosis
noun
(medicine) The hardening of a gland.
adenosine
adenosine
noun
(biochemistry, genetics, organic chemistry) A nucleoside derived from adenine and ribose, found in striated muscle tissue.
adenosis
adenosis
noun
(medicine) Benign swelling, scarring or enlargement of the lymph glands; a minor, low-risk glandular condition.
adenovirus
adenovirus
noun
(medicine) Any virus of the family Adenoviridae, many of which are responsible for respiratory infections in humans
adenoviruses
adenoviruses
noun
plural of adenovirus
adhesion
adhesion
noun
(biochemistry) The binding of a cell to a surface or substrate.
(medicine) An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
An agreement to adhere.
Persistent attachment or loyalty.
The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
The frictional grip on a surface, of wheels, shoes etc.
adhesional
adhesional
adj
Relating to adhesion.
adhesions
adhesions
noun
plural of adhesion
adiabolist
adiabolist
noun
(obsolete) one who does not believe in the Devil.
adiadochokinesia
adiadochokinesia
noun
A dyskinesia characterized by the inability to perform the rapid alternating movements of diadochokinesia.
adiadochokinesis
adiadochokinesis
noun
Alternative form of adiadochokinesia
adiadokokinesi
adiadokokinesia
adiagnostic
adiagnostic
adj
(geology) Difficult to identify.
adiamorphism
adiaphanous
adiaphanous
adj
Not transparent; not translucent; not diaphanous; opaque.
adiaphanousness
adiaphoresis
adiaphoresis
noun
(medicine) Lack of sweating; anhidrosis.
adiaphorism
adiaphorism
noun
The belief that certain religious doctrines or ceremonies are indifferent, i.e. do not matter.
adiaphorist
adiaphorist
noun
One who believes in adiaphorism.
adiaphoristic
adiaphoristic
adj
(theology) Theologically indifferent.
adiaphorous
adiaphorous
adj
neither harmful nor beneficial
adiathermanous
adios
adios
intj
(in Spanish contexts) goodbye
verb
to say goodbye to
adipocellulose
adipocerous
adipocerous
adj
Like adipocere.
adipogenous
adipogenous
adj
Producing fat.
adipolysis
adipolysis
noun
(anatomy, medicine) The process of converting fat into free fatty acids, especially by the action of enzymes.
adipomatous
adipopexis
adipopexis
noun
(physiology) The storage of fat in tissue.
adipose
adipose
adj
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat; fatty.
Slightly overweight; chubby.
noun
Animal fat stored in the tissue of the body.
adiposeness
adiposeness
noun
The state or quality of being adipose.
adiposes
adiposes
noun
plural of adiposis
adiposis
adiposis
noun
(medicine) A condition marked by the accumulation of adipose (fatty) tissue.
adiposities
adiposities
noun
plural of adiposity
adiposity
adiposity
noun
Obesity; the state of being fat.
The condition of being adipose; adipose tissue.
adiposogenital
adiposogenital
adj
Pertaining to adipose (fatty tissue) and to the genitals
adiposuria
adiposuria
noun
Synonym of lipuria
adipous
adipous
adj
(anatomy, archaic) Of or relating to adipose, the fatty tissue.
adipsous
adipsous
adj
(medicine) thirst-quenching
adirondacks
adirondacks
Proper noun
A range of mountains in New York State.
adjectitious
adjectitious
adj
(formal) Added; additional.
adjoiningness
adjoins
adjoins
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of adjoin
adjoints
adjoints
noun
plural of adjoint
adjudications
adjudications
noun
plural of adjudication
adjudicators
adjudicators
noun
plural of adjudicator
adjunctions
adjunctions
noun
plural of adjunction
adjurations
adjurations
noun
plural of adjuration
adjustation
adjustation
noun
(rare) Adjustment.
adjustoring
adjutorious
admensuration
admensuration
noun
admeasurement
administration
administration
noun
(countable) A body that administers; a body of administrators.
(countable, government, politics) The executive part of government; the persons collectively who are entrusted with the execution of laws and the superintendence of public affairs; the chief magistrate and his cabinet or council; or the council, or ministry, alone, as in Great Britain.
(government, politics) The country's government under the rule of a particular leader.
(uncountable) The act of administering, or tendering something to another; dispensation.
(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
(uncountable, business) Management.
(uncountable, law, UK) An arrangement whereby an insolvent company can continue trading under supervision.