(geology) A change in a rock that happens when igneous material intrudes upon it.
exstrophies
exstrophies
noun
plural of exstrophy
hyperoxemia
hyperoxemia
noun
(pathology) A high level of oxygen in the blood, typically as a result of hyperoxia
nephrotoxic
nephrotoxic
adj
that is poisonous to kidney tissue
nephrotoxin
nephrotoxin
noun
Any nephrotoxic substance.
orchidopexy
orchidopexy
noun
(surgery) Alternative form of orchiopexy
phylloxeric
phylloxeric
adj
Relating to, or caused by, phylloxera.
xenomorphic
xenomorphic
adj
(petrography, of a mineral grain) That does not have its characteristic crystalline form but has a form impressed on it by surrounding grains; anhedral.
In an unusual form; having a strange form.
xerographic
xerographic
adj
of, relating to, or produced by xerography
xeromorphic
xeromorphic
adj
(biology) Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.
xerophagies
xerophagies
noun
plural of xerophagy
xerophilies
xerophilous
xerophilous
adj
Able to thrive in dry weather.
xerophytism
xerophytism
noun
(botany) The adaptation of plants to habitats where water is scarce.
