(architecture, chiefly historical, of a temple or edifice) Having columns at either end but not along the sides.
noun
(architecture, historical) An amphiprostyle temple or edifice.
anachronously
anachronously
adv
anachronistically
anthroposcopy
anthroposcopy
noun
A form of anthropology based upon visual observation of the physical characteristics of the human body.
anthroposophy
anthroposophy
noun
(archaic, as used before Rudolf Steiner) Knowledge or understanding of human nature.
A philosophy founded in the early 20th century by the esotericist Rudolf Steiner (also capitalized as Anthroposophy), postulating the existence of an objective, intellectually comprehensible spiritual world accessible to direct experience through inner development.
antisophistry
apocryphalist
apocryphalist
noun
(Christianity) A member of the group who supported the inclusion of the Apocrypha in the Bible
archhypocrisy
archsynagogue
arsenicophagy
arsenicophagy
noun
The eating of arsenic, formerly practiced for supposed health benefits.
arsenotherapy
arsenotherapy
noun
(medicine) The treatment of a disease with a compound of arsenic
astrophyllite
astrophyllite
noun
(mineralogy) A rare, brown to golden-yellow hydrous potassium iron titanium silicate mineral, visually identical to kupletskite.
astrophysical
astrophysical
adj
Of or pertaining to astrophysics.
astrotheology
astrotheology
noun
Theology founded on observation or knowledge of the celestial bodies.
asynchronisms
asynchronisms
noun
plural of asynchronism
bostrychoidal
brachelytrous
brachelytrous
adj
(entomology, of a beetle) That has short elytrons
brachydontism
brachyglossal
brachypterous
brachypterous
adj
(zoology) Having short, possibly non-functional wings
brachystomata
brachystomous
bronchoplasty
bronchoplasty
noun
(surgery) repair of a bronchus
bronchotyphus
callorhynchus
carbohydrates
carbohydrates
noun
plural of carbohydrate
caryophyllous
caryophyllous
adj
Alternative form of caryophyllaceous
cephalotripsy
cephalotripsy
noun
(medicine) The act or operation of crushing the head of a foetus in the womb in order to effect delivery.
cheesemongery
cheesemongery
noun
Cheese and/or butter sold by a cheesemonger.
The building where a cheesemonger sells dairy goods.
The work of a cheesemonger; the selling of cheese.
cherryblossom
chiropodistry
chiropodistry
noun
(archaic) chiropody
chlamydospore
chlamydospore
noun
A thick-walled spore that is the resting stage of some bacteria.
chondroplasty
chondroplasty
noun
surgery to reshape the cartilage
choriphyllous
chromatolysis
chromatolysis
noun
The dissolution of the Nissl bodies in the cell body of a neuron.
chromatoscopy
chromosomally
chromosomally
adv
With reference to chromosomes.
chrysobalanus
chrysocarpous
chrysocarpous
adj
(botany) Having golden / yellow berries / fruit
chrysochloris
chrysographer
chrysographer
noun
One who uses gold lettering in manuscripts.
chrysomelidae
chrysophenine
chrysophenine
noun
(organic chemistry) The azo dye disodium;5-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2-[(E)-2-[4-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2-sulfonatophenyl]ethenyl]benzenesulfonate
chrysophilist
chrysophilist
noun
Synonym of chrysophilite
chrysophilite
chrysophilite
noun
A lover of gold.
chrysophyllum
chrysopoetics
chrysothamnus
chrysotherapy
chrysotherapy
noun
(medicine) The therapeutic use of gold (metallic or compounds).
clethrionomys
cotylophorous
cryotherapies
cryotherapies
noun
plural of cryotherapy
cryptorrhesis
cyanochlorous
cyclarthrosis
cyclarthrosis
noun
(anatomy) A joint that can pivot, moving with a circular or rotating articulation.
cyclostrophic
cyclostrophic
adj
(meteorology) Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the opposing effects of the horizontal pressure gradient and the centrifugal force on a rotating air mass.
cystomorphous
cytochemistry
cytochemistry
noun
(biochemistry) The biochemistry of cells, especially that of the macromolecules responsible for cell structure and function.
cytomorphosis
cytomorphosis
noun
(biology) The changes in form of a cell as it develops.
cytopharynges
cytopharynxes
cytopharynxes
noun
plural of cytopharynx
dehydrogenase
dehydrogenase
noun
(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen (a proton) from biological compounds.
dehydrogenise
dehydrogenise
verb
Alternative spelling of dehydrogenize
desynchronize
desynchronize
verb
to cause, or to experience desynchronization
dikaryophasic
dishonourably
dishonourably
adv
(Britain) Alternative spelling of dishonorably
dysmenorrheal
dysmenorrheal
adj
Relating to dysmenorrhea.
dysmenorrheic
dysmenorrheic
adj
Of, pertaining to, or experiencing dysmenorrhea.
dysmenorrhoea
dysmenorrhoea
noun
Alternative spelling of dysmenorrhea
dysthyroidism
dysthyroidism
noun
(pathology) abnormal functioning of the thyroid gland, referring to either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism (thyroid hormone deficiency or excess).
embryophagous
episiorrhaphy
episiorrhaphy
noun
(surgery) The suturing of the vulva to repair injury.
erpetoichthys
erythroclasis
esthesiometry
esthesiometry
noun
measurement of an individual's ability to perceive a sensation (tactile or otherwise)
eurycephalous
flourishingly
flourishingly
adv
In a flourishing way; tending to succeed and grow.
foresightedly
foresightedly
adv
With foresight; in a foresighted manner.
formaldehydes
formaldehydes
noun
plural of formaldehyde
gastrorrhaphy
gastrorrhaphy
noun
The suture of a perforation of the stomach.
gastroplication
glossorrhaphy
gynecophorous
harporhynchus
hederaceously
hemidystrophy
hemodystrophy
herbivorously
herbivorously
adv
in a herbivorous manner
heresiography
heresiography
noun
A treatise on heresy.
hermoglyphist
heterocystous
heterocystous
adj
Having heterocysts.
heterostrophy
heterostrophy
noun
(biology) Twisting in a different direction.
heterostylism
heterostylism
noun
(botany) The condition of being heterostyled.
heterostylous
heterostylous
adj
Exhibiting heterostyly.
heterozygosis
heterozygosis
noun
(genetics) The fusion of two genetically different gametes
heterozygotes
heterozygotes
noun
plural of heterozygote
hieroglyphics
hieroglyphics
noun
plural of hieroglyphic
hieroglyphist
hieroglyphist
noun
One versed in hieroglyphs.
hierosolymite
historiometry
historiometry
noun
A statistical assessment of historical figures or phenomena.
hobbyhorsical
hobbyhorsical
adj
(colloquial) Pertaining to, or having, a hobby or whim; eccentric; whimsical.
hollidaysburg
hollidaysburg
Proper noun
a borough in Pennsylvania, USA
holosymmetric
housekeeperly
housekeeperly
adj
Befitting a housekeeper.
housemotherly
housemotherly
adj
Of or befitting a housemother.
hyalosiderite
hyaluronidase
hyaluronidase
noun
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid
hydrargyrosis
hydrarthrosis
hydrarthrosis
noun
(medicine) An effusion of watery liquid into the cavity of a joint.
hydroacoustic
hydroacoustic
adj
Of or pertaining to hydroacoustics
hydrocephalus
hydrocephalus
noun
(medicine) A usually congenital condition in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cerebral ventricles causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain, destroying much of the neural tissue
hydrodynamics
hydrodynamics
noun
(physics) The scientific study of fluids in motion.
hydrogenising
hydrogenising
verb
present participle of hydrogenise
hydrographers
hydrographers
noun
plural of hydrographer
hydrokinetics
hydrokinetics
noun
(physics) The branch of physics concerned with the movement of fluids
hydrolysation
hydrolysation
noun
Alternative form of hydrolyzation
hydromedusoid
hydromorphous
hydropigenous
hydroponicist
hydropositive
hydropositive
adj
Attracted to water.
hydrorrhachis
hydroscopical
hydroselenide
hydroselenide
noun
(chemistry) Any compound formally derived from hydrogen selenide by replacing one hydrogen atom with a metal or other radical
(chemistry) The HSe⁻ anion
hydrosilicate
hydrosilicate
noun
(inorganic chemistry) A hydrated silicate, especially one that loses its water content on heating
hydrosomatous
hydrostatical
hydrostatical
adj
Alternative form of hydrostatic
hydrosulphate
hydrosulphate
noun
Alternative form of hydrosulfate
hydrosulphide
hydrosulphide
noun
(Britain) Alternative spelling of hydrosulfide
hydrosulphite
hydrosulphite
noun
Alternative spelling of hydrosulfite
hygroscopical
hygroscopical
adj
Alternative form of hygroscopic
hymenopterist
hymenopterist
noun
(entomology) An entomologist who studies hymenopterans.
hymenopterous
hymenopterous
adj
(entomology) Of the order Hymenoptera; hymenopteran.
hyperadenosis
hyperadiposis
hypercautious
hypercautious
adj
Especially or unreasonably cautious.
hypercyanosis
hyperdiapason
hyperdiastole
hyperdivision
hyperdivision
noun
Extreme or excessive division.
hyperdoricism
hyperhidrosis
hyperhidrosis
noun
(pathology) A medical condition with the primary symptom of excessive sweating, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.
hypericaceous
hypericaceous
adj
(botany) Belonging to the Hypericaceae.
hyperisotonic
hyperlustrous
hypermegasoma
hypermodestly
hypermorphism
hypermorphism
noun
(genetics) A hypermorphic mutation
hyperotretous
hyperparoxysm
hyperpersonal
hyperpersonal
adj
Going beyond the usual level of personal interaction; associated with a model of interpersonal communication according to which computer-mediated communication has advantages over traditional face-to-face interaction.
Very highly personal.
hyperprosexia
hyperprosexia
noun
(medicine, rare) Excessive attention; an abnormal state in which a person concentrates on one thing to the exclusion of everything else.
hyperresonant
hyperresonant
adj
(medicine) Relating to or characterised by hyperresonance.