(biochemistry) A protein complex composed of actin and myosin, found in muscle fibres.
allonymous
allonymous
adj
Misattributed: appearing or (especially) knowingly published under the name of a different person from the true author.
amblyopsis
amblystoma
aminolysis
aminolysis
noun
(organic chemistry) decomposition of a molecule by reaction with ammonia or an amine
ammochryse
ammochryse
Noun
A soft, glossy yellow stone.
amurcosity
amylaceous
amylaceous
adj
Pertaining to, or of the nature of, starch; starchy.
amylolysis
amylolysis
noun
The conversion of starch into sugar by the action of acids or enzymes such as amylase.
amyloplast
amyloplast
noun
(biology) A specialized leucoplast responsible for the storage of amylopectin through the polymerization of glucose.
amylopsase
angiostomy
angiostomy
noun
(surgery) The formation of an opening into a blood vessel, typically by means of a cannula
anisomyodi
antonomasy
antonomasy
noun
Alternative form of antonomasia
antonymies
antonymies
noun
plural of antonymy
antonymous
antonymous
adj
Having an opposite or diametrically opposite meaning.
Of, or being an antonym; antonymic.
ascomycete
ascomycete
noun
(mycology) Any fungus of the phylum Ascomycota, characterized by the production of a sac, or ascus, which contains non-motile spores.
astromancy
astromancy
noun
Divination by the stars; astrology in its modern prophetic aspect.
astrometry
astrometry
noun
(astronomy) The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, particularly stars.
asymbiotic
asymbiotic
adj
Not symbiotic
asymmetron
asymmetron
noun
(physics) A massive scalar field proposed as a form of dark matter
asymptotes
asymptotes
noun
plural of asymptote
asymptotic
asymptotic
adj
(mathematical analysis) Coming into consideration as a variable tends to a limit, usually infinity.
(mathematics) Pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity.
asystolism
asystolism
noun
The state or symptoms characteristic of asystole.
autonomasy
autonomasy
noun
Archaic form of autonomasia.
azygosperm
babylonism
baldmoneys
bigamously
bigamously
adv
In a bigamous manner.
caecostomy
caecostomy
noun
(surgery) An operation involving bringing the caecum through the abdominal wall, most often by a tube, and opening it for drainage or decompression, usually to treat an obstruction of the colon.
chasmogamy
chasmogamy
noun
(botany) The production of flowers that open and expose the stamens and styles.
chrysomyia
comatosely
comatosely
adv
In, or as if in, a coma; in a manner that is sluggish, oblivious, etc.
comatosity
commissary
commissary
noun
(Scotland, law) The judge in a commissary court.
A cafeteria at a movie studio.
A higher-ranking police officer.
A store primarily serving persons in an institution, most often soldiers or prisoners.
An account which a prisoner uses to buy provisions, or the balance of that account.
An officer of the bishop, who exercises ecclesiastical jurisdiction in parts of the diocese at a distance from the residence of the bishop.
An officer who supplies provisions to an army.
One to whom is committed some charge, duty, or office, by a superior power; a commissioner.
condylomas
condylomas
noun
plural of condyloma
cosmically
cosmically
adv
In a cosmic manner.
cosmocracy
cosmocracy
noun
rulership of the world; a global government
cosmolatry
cosmolatry
noun
Worship of the cosmos.
Worship paid to the world.
customably
customably
adv
(obsolete) usually; by custom or habit
cycloramas
cycloramas
noun
plural of cyclorama
cyclostoma
cystomyoma
cystospasm
cystospasm
noun
(pathology) A spasm (sudden contraction) of the bladder
cytostomal
cytostomal
adj
Relating to a cytostome.
cytostroma
cytozymase
dermatopsy
desmodynia
desmopathy
desmopathy
noun
disease of the ligaments
dichromasy
dichromasy
noun
Alternative spelling of dichromacy
didynamous
didynamous
adj
(botany) Of or pertaining to the Didynamia; containing four stamens disposed in pairs of unequal length.
disharmony
disharmony
noun
The absence of harmony or concordance.
dysacousma
endomysial
endomysial
adj
Relating to the endomysium
episomally
episomally
adv
In an episomal manner.
With regard to an episome.
erymanthos
erymanthos
Proper noun
A mountain in the southcentral part of the Achaia prefecture in southwestern Greece
A river in the southwestern Peloponnese in southwestern Greece, it flows into the Achaia and the Ilia prefectures
fagopyrism
fagopyrism
noun
Photosensitivity of the skin caused by the ingestion of fagopyrin.
fallostomy
farmhousey
farmhousey
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a farmhouse.
fasciotomy
fasciotomy
noun
(surgery) The cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle).
fearsomely
fearsomely
adv
In a fearsome manner, or to a fearsome extent
gamesomely
gamesomely
adv
In a gamesome manner.
gametocyst
gametocyst
noun
(biology) A structure, in certain protozoans, in which gametocytes or gametes are formed
gargoylism
gargoylism
noun
the dysmorphic facial features found in Hurler's syndrome and Hunter syndrome, characterized by thickened gingiva (gums) and upturned nose
gastronomy
gastronomy
noun
The art of preparing and eating good food.
The study of the relationship between food and culture.
the cooking of a particular area.
gastrotomy
gastrotomy
noun
(surgery) Any form of incision into the stomach
gladsomely
gladsomely
adv
(archaic) gladly
glycosemia
glycosemia
noun
(less common) glycemia
gymnoplast
gymnoplast
noun
(biology) A cell or mass of protoplasm devoid of an envelope, such as a white blood corpuscle.
gynostemia
gynostemia
noun
plural of gynostemium
haemolysin
haemolysin
noun
Alternative spelling of hemolysin
haemolysis
haemolysis
noun
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of hemolysis
handsomely
handsomely
adv
(nautical) Carefully; in shipshape style; without undue haste.
Generously (especially with regards money).
Impressively, thoroughly; vigorously.
In a handsome or attractive manner.
hematocyst
hematocyst
noun
(pathology) A cyst that contains blood
hemolysate
hemolysate
noun
The product of hemolysis
holidayism
holidayism
noun
(dated) Holiday spirits; holiday cheer.
(dated, Christianity, derogatory) The tendency to treat the Sabbath as a day off rather than a solemn religious occasion.
homagyrius
homeoplasy
homeoplasy
noun
The taking on by one biological tissue of the form of another under plastic conditions, as in skin grafting.
homoblasty
homoblasty
noun
The state of being homoblastic.
homoplasmy
homoplasmy
noun
the presence of the same mutation in all copies of mitochondrial or plastid DNA within a single cell or individual
homoplassy
housemaidy
housemaidy
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a housemaid.
hyaloplasm
hyaloplasm
noun
(microbiology) A structureless fluid in cells; cytosol
hydramnios
hydramnios
noun
polyhydramnios
hydrosomal
hydrosomal
adj
Relating to the hydrosoma.
hygroplasm
hygroplasm
noun
(biology, archaic) The fluid portion of the cell protoplasm, in opposition to stereoplasm, the solid or insoluble portion.
hyoscyamus
hyoscyamus
noun
(botany) Any of the genus Hyoscyamus of henbanes.
(medicine) The leaves of the black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectoral troubles.
hyperosmia
hyperosmia
noun
Hypersensitivity of the sense of smell
hypobarism
hypomnesia
hypomnesia
noun
deficiency of the memory
hypostigma
imlaystown
infamously
infamously
adv
Famously, known for being.
In an infamous manner.
inocystoma
isoamylene
isoamylene
noun
trimethylethylene
isodynamia
isodynamic
isodynamic
adj
Having equal strength or force
Of foods: having the same caloric content
noun
A line of equal field intensity.
isomyarian
karyoplasm
karyoplasm
noun
nucleoplasm
lachrymose
lachrymose
adj
Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.
lachrymous
leiomyomas
leiomyomas
noun
plural of leiomyoma
macrostyle
magyarorsz
malinovsky
mansionary
mansionary
adj
resident; residentiary
martyrdoms
martyrdoms
noun
plural of martyrdom
masonrying
mastectomy
mastectomy
noun
The surgical procedure to remove all or part of a breast and sometimes nearby tissues.
mastodynia
mastodynia
Noun
mastalgia; pain in the breast
mastopathy
mastopathy
noun
Any disease of the breast
mayakovski
mayakovsky
mayflowers
mayflowers
noun
plural of mayflower
mayologist
mayonnaise
mayonnaise
noun
A dressing made from vegetable oil, raw egg yolks, vinegar or lemon juice, and seasoning, used on salads, with french fries, in sandwiches etc.
Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.
Any cream, for example for moisturizing the face or conditioning the hair, for which the base is egg yolks and oil.
verb
(transitive) To cover or season with mayonnaise.
mayoresses
mayoresses
noun
plural of mayoress
mayorships
mayorships
noun
plural of mayorship
meatoscopy
meatoscopy
noun
The medical inspection of any meatus, especially the urinary meatus or the vesical orifice of a ureter.
melanosity
melanosity
noun
The condition of being melanous; darkness of complexion.
meloplasty
meloplasty
noun
(surgery) The operation of restoring a cheek which has been wholly or partially destroyed.
mesognathy
mesogyrate
metasymbol
miasmology
miasmology
noun
The study of miasma, or polluted air.
mishnayoth
missionary
missionary
adj
Relating to a (religious) mission.
noun
(derogatory) A religious messenger.
(religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed.
(uncountable) The missionary position for sexual intercourse.
(uncountable, slang) Sexual intercourse in the missionary position.
One who is sent on a mission.
mosaically
mosaically
adv
In the manner of a mosaic.
mycoplasma
mycoplasma
noun
Any infectious bacterium of the genus Mycoplasma, often specifically Mycoplasma pneumoniae
mycostatic
mycostatic
adj
That limits the growth of molds
mycostatin
mycostatin
noun
Synonym of nystatin
myeloblast
myeloblast
noun
(biology) An immature cell of bone marrow that develops into a myelocyte.
myeloplast
myelospasm
myoblastic
myoblastic
adj
of or relating to the myoblast
myoparesis
myopathies
myopathies
noun
plural of myopathy
myoplastic
myosarcoma
myosarcoma
noun
A malignant muscle tumor.
myospasmia
myrosinase
myrosinase
noun
(biochemistry) Any of several defense-related enzymes, in plants such as mustard, that hydrolyze glycosides, thus releasing potentially toxic substances.
myrtaceous
myrtaceous
adj
Characteristic of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) of plants.
mysophilia
mysophilia
noun
A sexual dependency on something soiled or filthy, usually a kind of undergarment after use.
mysophobia
mysophobia
noun
An abnormal fear of uncleanliness, dirt, or contamination.
mystagogic
mystagogic
Adjective
Of or relating to mystagogy.
mystagogue
mystagogue
noun
A person who prepares an initiate for entry into a mystery cult, or who teaches mystical doctrines.
One who keeps and shows church relics.
mythoclast
mythoclast
noun
One who opposes, debunks or disbelieves in myths.
myxogaster
myxomatous
myxomatous
adj
Of or relating to myxomata.
nematocyst
nematocyst
noun
(biology) A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, threadlike tube that delivers a paralyzing sting
nongymnast
nongymnast
noun
One who is not a gymnast.
nonmastery
nonmastery
noun
Absence of mastery; failure to master something.
osmolality
osmolality
noun
(chemistry) The molality of an ideal solution that would exert the same osmotic pressure as the solution being considered.
osmolarity
osmolarity
noun
(chemistry) The osmotic concentration of a solution, normally expressed as osmoles of solute per litre of solution.