(botany, anatomy, arachnology) Synonym of capitulum
centiplume
computable
computable
adj
(computing theory) Of a problem, solvable by a Turing machine or any thereto Turing-equivalent model; Turing-computable.
(mathematics) of a number, able to be approximated to arbitrary precision by a computable function
(mathematics, set theory) Of a countably infinite set, having a computable indicator function.
Capable of being computed, or enumerated.
couplement
couplement
noun
(obsolete) union; combination; a coupling; a pair
deplumated
deplumated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of deplumate
deutoplasm
deutoplasm
noun
(biology) The lifeless food matter in the cytoplasm of an ovum or a cell, as distinguished from the active or true protoplasm; yolk substance.
emplastrum
epaulement
epaulement
noun
(ballet) A position in which one shoulder is thrust forward and the other back, and the torso turned at a right angle to the supporting leg.
A barricade of heaped earth for protection from gunfire.
epithelium
epithelium
noun
(anatomy) A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells which forms the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs: internally including the lining of vessels and other small cavities, and externally being the skin.
helipterum
impetulant
impudently
impudently
adv
In an impudent manner; with unbecoming assurance; shamelessly.
leptamnium
lumberport
lumpectomy
lumpectomy
noun
(surgery) The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst from a breast.
manipulate
manipulate
verb
(intransitive, dated) To use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.
(transitive) To influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use
(transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
(transitive) To move, arrange or operate something using the hands
(transitive, medicine) To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose
metapleura
metapleura
noun
plural of metapleuron
metapleure
metapleure
noun
A longitudinal fold at the junction of the ventral and lateral surfaces of a lancelet
multiparae
multiparae
noun
plural of multipara
multiphase
multiphase
adj
That generates, or employs, multiple alternating current supplies with the same voltage but different phase angles.
multiplane
multiplane
adj
Consisting of several planes or surfaces
noun
A motion-picture camera used in traditional animation to move a number of pieces of artwork at various speeds and various distances, creating a sense of parallax or depth.
An airplane having at least three superposed main planes
multiplied
multiplied
verb
simple past tense and past participle of multiply
multiplier
multiplier
noun
(arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.
(economics) A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
(grammar) An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.
(physics) Any of several devices used to enhance a signal
(physics, obsolete) a coil; when Johann Schweigger in 1820 invented the electric coil, increasing the electro-magnetic field from a single wire, this invention was called a multiplier.
A multiplier onion.
multiplies
multiplies
noun
plural of multiply
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of multiply
multispeed
multispeed
adj
Capable of operating at multiple speeds.
paludament
paludament
noun
A paludamentum.
parimutuel
parimutuel
noun
Alternative form of pari-mutuel
peristylum
permutable
permutable
adj
Able to be permuted
permutably
permutably
adv
Such that it can be permuted.
petrolatum
petrolatum
noun
petroleum jelly
petroleums
petroleums
noun
plural of petroleum
pleurotoma
pleurotomy
pleurotomy
noun
(medicine) the surgical incision of the pleura.
plumatella
plummeting
plummeting
verb
present participle of plummet
pluteiform
pneumolith
polimetrum
postbellum
postbellum
adj
(US) Of the period following the American Civil War, especially used in reference to the South.
Of the period following a war.
poultrymen
poultrymen
noun
plural of poultryman
prestimuli
promulgate
promulgate
verb
(transitive) To make known or public.
(transitive) To put into effect as a regulation.
protegulum
psalterium
psalterium
noun
A psaltery (zither-like musical instrument)
An omasum.
ptolemaeus
pulmometer
pulmometer
Noun
A spirometer.
pulmometry
pulmometry
noun
The measurement of the capacity of the lungs.
pulmonated
pulmonated
adj
(anatomy) pulmonate
pulpamenta
pulpectomy
pulpectomy
noun
(dentistry) The surgical removal of all of the dental pulp.
pulsimeter
pulsimeter
Noun
A sphygmograph.
pulsometer
pulsometer
noun
A vacuum pump or hydrotrope.
puzzlement
puzzlement
noun
A puzzle.
The confusing state of being puzzled; bewilderment
remultiply
remultiply
verb
(transitive) To multiply again.
subpalmate
subpalmate
adj
Almost or imperfectly palmate.
sulphamate
sulphamate
noun
(British spelling, chemistry) Alternative spelling of sulfamate
supplement
supplement
noun
(geometry) An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180°; a supplementary angle.
(nutrition, bodybuilding) A vitamin, herbal extract or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development.
A surcharge, additional cost, especially for food in a restaurant.
An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject.
An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors or brings up to date.
Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency.