(biochemistry) A derivative of the pentose sugar ribose in which the 2' hydroxyl (-OH) is reduced to a hydrogen (H); it is a constituent of the nucleotides that constitute the biopolymer, deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA.
dicrostonyx
expiscatory
expiscatory
adj
(archaic) Tending to fish out; searching.
extorsively
extorsively
adv
In an extorsive manner; extortionately.
keratonyxis
keratonyxis
noun
(medicine, archaic) The operation of removing a cataract by thrusting a needle through the cornea of the eye and breaking up the opaque mass.
luxuriously
luxuriously
adv
In a manner that involves luxury; in an expensive or indulgent manner.
myxogastric
myxosporium
myxoviruses
myxoviruses
noun
plural of myxovirus
paroxysmist
prophylaxis
prophylaxis
noun
(chess) A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic.
(medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for, disease.
pyridoxines
pyridoxines
noun
plural of pyridoxine
pyroxenites
pyroxenites
noun
plural of pyroxenite
pyroxenoids
pyroxenoids
noun
plural of pyroxenoid
scleronyxis
sialosyrinx
sideroxylon
sideroxylon
noun
(botany) Any of the genus Sideroxylon of tropical sapotaceous trees noted for their very hard wood; ironwood.
xenocrystic
xenocrystic
adj
Relating to xenocrysts.
xerophytism
xerophytism
noun
(botany) The adaptation of plants to habitats where water is scarce.
xyridaceous
xyridaceous
adj
Belonging or pertaining to the Xyridaceae, a family of flowering plants.
