(biochemistry) A high molecular weight form of dextrin
anaphylatoxin
anaphylatoxin
noun
(biochemistry) Any of several toxic substances that trigger anaphylaxis
anaptyxes
anaptyxes
noun
plural of anaptyxis
anaptyxis
anaptyxis
noun
(phonetics) The epenthesis (insertion) of a vowel.
anomalopteryx
anoxybiotic
anoxybiotic
adj
Of or pertaining to anoxybiosis.
anthotaxy
anthotaxy
noun
(botany) The arrangement of flowers in a cluster; the science of the relative position of flowers.
anthraxylon
anthropodeoxycholic
antianaphylaxis
antianaphylaxis
noun
(immunology) desensitization to antigens
antianxiety
antianxiety
adj
(psychology, pharmacology) Acting to combat or reduce anxiety.
noun
(pharmacology) A medication that combats or reduces anxiety.
anticytotoxin
anticytotoxin
noun
Any substance, especially an antibody, that counteracts the effects of a cytotoxin
antiexpressively
antiglyoxalase
antiorthodoxly
antiorthodoxy
antioxygen
antioxygen
noun
The antimatter counterpart of oxygen. Made up of positron and antiprotons instead of electrons and protons.
antioxygenating
antioxygenation
antioxygenator
antioxygenic
antioxygenic
adj
antioxidant
antiphylloxeric
antiphylloxeric
adj
Destroying or countering the phylloxera insect.
anxiety
anxiety
noun
(pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.
An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
anxiolytic
anxiolytic
adj
(pharmacology) That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing
noun
(pharmacology) A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.
anxiolytics
anxiolytics
noun
plural of anxiolytic
aphanapteryx
archocystosyrinx
arthrosyrinx
asphyxiant
asphyxiant
adj
That can cause asphyxiation
noun
Any substance that can cause asphyxia
asphyxiating
asphyxiating
verb
present participle of asphyxiate
asphyxiation
asphyxiation
noun
An acute lack of oxygen.
Death due to lack of oxygen.
asphyxiations
asphyxiations
noun
plural of asphyxiation
asteroxylon
astyanax
autoasphyxiation
autoasphyxiation
noun
The practice of choking or strangling oneself for sexual gratification.
autoxeny
axonometry
axonometry
noun
axonometric projection
azoxynaphthalene
azoxynaphthalene
noun
(organic chemistry) Any azoxy derivative of naphthalene
azoxyphenetole
azoxytoluidine
baroxyton
benzoxyacetic
benzoxyphenanthrene
biconvexity
biconvexity
noun
The quality of being biconvex.
carboxylating
carboxylating
verb
present participle of carboxylate
carboxylation
carboxylation
noun
(organic chemistry) Any reaction that introduces a carboxylate group into a molecule
chemotaxonomically
chemotaxonomically
adv
In terms of, or by means of, chemotaxonomy.
chemotaxonomy
chemotaxonomy
noun
(biochemistry, genetics) The classification or taxonomy of organisms based on differences and similarities in biochemistry, especially on differences in amino acid sequence in proteins that the organisms have in common.
coexistency
coexistency
noun
Alternative form of coexistence
coextensively
coextensively
adv
To the same extent.
confluxibility
connexity
connexity
noun
A state of connection; connectedness.
contextually
contextually
adv
In a contextual manner; with reference to context
convexity
convexity
noun
(finance) A measure of the curvature in the relationship between the prices and yields of bonds.
A convex line or surface.
The state of being convex.
costopneumopexy
coxankylometer
cryptoxanthin
cryptoxanthin
noun
(organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment (a hydroxy derivative of carotene) that occurs widely in nature.
cyclodextrin
cyclodextrin
noun
(biochemistry) Any of a class of cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of glucopyranose residues linked as in amylose; cycloamylose.
cyclohexatriene
cyclohexatriene
noun
Synonym of benzene
any molecule composed of a ring of 6 carbon atoms with 3 double bonds
the theoretical resonance isomers of benzene
cystosyrinx
cytopharynx
cytopharynx
noun
(cytology) A tube-like opening in the lateral surface of a ciliate, through which food is ingested.
cytopharynxes
cytopharynxes
noun
plural of cytopharynx
cytotaxonomic
cytotaxonomic
adj
(taxonomy) Relating to cytotaxonomy
cytotaxonomically
cytotaxonomically
adv
In terms of, or by means of, cytotaxonomy.
cytotaxonomy
cytotaxonomy
noun
(taxonomy) The classification of organisms based upon their cellular structure and function, and especially based on the number and structure of their chromosomes
cytotoxin
cytotoxin
noun
(cytology) Any substance having a specific toxic effect on certain cells
decarboxylating
decarboxylating
verb
present participle of decarboxylate
decarboxylation
decarboxylation
noun
(organic chemistry) The removal of one or more carboxyl groups from a molecule
decarboxylization
deoxycorticosterone
deoxycorticosterone
noun
(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone, produced in the adrenal cortex; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of adrenal insufficiency.
deoxygenate
deoxygenate
verb
(transitive, physiology) To remove dissolved oxygen from (something, such as water or blood).
deoxygenated
deoxygenated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of deoxygenate
deoxygenates
deoxygenates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deoxygenate
deoxygenating
deoxygenating
verb
present participle of deoxygenate
deoxygenation
deoxygenation
noun
The removal of oxygen atoms or molecules from a material.
deoxygenization
deoxygenization
noun
(chemistry) deoxidization
deoxyribonucleoprotein
deoxyribonucleoprotein
noun
(biochemistry) The complex of DNA and protein in which DNA is usually found upon cell disruption and isolation.
deoxyribonucleotide
deoxyribonucleotide
noun
(biochemistry, genetics) Any nucleotide containing deoxyribose.
desiodothyroxine
desoxycorticosterone
desoxycorticosterone
noun
(biochemistry, steroids) US form of deoxycorticosterone.
desoxyribonucleoprotein
detoxifying
detoxifying
verb
present participle of detoxify
dextrogyration
dextrosinistrally
dextrosinistrally
adv
In a dextrosinistral manner.
dicrostonyx
dictyoxylon
dihydroxyacetone
dihydroxyacetone
noun
(biochemistry) The only ketotriose
(organic chemistry) The compound CO(CH₂OH)₂ that has a number of industrial uses
dihydroxytoluene
dimethoxymethane
dimethoxymethane
noun
(organic chemistry) A clear colourless flammable liquid with a low boiling point, low viscosity, and excellent dissolving power, the dimethyl acetal of formaldehyde.
diphenoxylate
diphenoxylate
noun
(pharmacology) An antidiarrheal agent (trademark Lomotil) chemically related to pethidine and administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₀H₃₂N₂O₂·HCl in combination with the sulfate of atropine.
disoxygenate
disoxygenate
verb
(chemistry, transitive) To deprive of oxygen; to deoxidize.
disoxygenation
disoxygenation
Noun
deoxidation
dysoxidation
endotheliomyxoma
enteropexy
enteropexy
noun
(surgery) fixation of part of the intestine to the abdominal wall
entomotaxy
entomotaxy
noun
The preparation of insects for preservation.
erythrodextrin
erythrodextrin
noun
(chemistry) A dextrin which gives a red colour with iodine.