(organic chemistry) A bicyclic heterocycle composed of a benzene ring fused to one of thiazoline
bibliothecarian
bibliothecarian
noun
(archaic) A librarian.
biotechnologies
biotechnologies
noun
plural of biotechnology
blagoveshchensk
blameworthiness
blameworthiness
noun
The characteristic of being blameworthy.
blasphemousness
blasphemousness
noun
The state or quality of being blasphemous.
blennophlogisma
blennophlogosis
blennophthalmia
blepharadenitis
blepharadenitis
noun
(pathology) inflammation of the meibomian glands
blepharoadenoma
blockheadedness
blockheadedness
noun
The state or condition of being blockheaded.
bluestockingish
bluestockingish
adj
Like a bluestocking, or scholarly woman.
boldheartedness
boltuprightness
boustrophedonic
boustrophedonic
adj
Relating to the boustrophedon mode of writing.
brachioganoidei
brachistochrone
brachistochrone
noun
(mathematics) A cycloid; the curve of fastest descent between two points.
brachyphalangia
brachyphalangia
noun
Unusual shortness of the phalanx of a finger or toe
brachystochrone
brachystochrone
noun
Alternative form of brachistochrone
branchiocardiac
branchiocardiac
adj
Relating to the gills and heart (of a fish)
branchiopallial
branchiosaurian
branchiostegite
branchiostegite
noun
The lateral or dorsolateral part of a crustaceal carapace that extends over the gills
branchiostegous
branchiostegous
adj
branchiostegal
branchiostomous
breatheableness
brokenheartedly
brokenheartedly
adv
In a brokenhearted manner.
bronchoadenitis
bronchoalveolar
bronchoalveolar
adj
Relating to both the bronchi and the alvioli of the lungs
bronchoegophony
broncholemmitis
bronchophthisis
bronchopleurisy
bronchostenosis
bronchostenosis
noun
(pathology) The abnormal contraction of a bronchus.
bronchotracheal
bronchotracheal
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the bronchi and the trachea
brotherlinesses
brotherlinesses
noun
plural of brotherliness
buccopharyngeal
buccopharyngeal
adj
Relating to the buccopharynx
Relating to, or connecting the mouth and pharynx
buckinghamshire
buckinghamshire
Proper noun
An inland county of England bounded by Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
bulldoggishness
caernarvonshire
callorhynchidae
calycanthaceous
calycanthaceous
adj
(botany) Belonging to the Calycanthaceae.
calyptorhynchus
cantharophilous
cantharophilous
adj
Synonym of cantharophilic
carbohemoglobin
cardianesthesia
carmarthenshire
carmarthenshire
Proper noun
A maritime traditional county of Wales, bordered by Glamorganshire, Brecknockshire, Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire.
A local government principal area, bordered by Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
carpophalangeal
cataphrygianism
catharticalness
catheterisation
catheterisation
noun
Alternative spelling of catheterization
catheterization
catheterization
noun
The procedure of introducing a catheter.
catholicisation
catholicization
cavalierishness
cavalierishness
noun
The quality of being cavalierish.
cephalocentesis
cephalocentesis
noun
(surgery) puncture of the skull in order to drain excess fluid
ceratobranchial
ceratobranchial
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the bone or cartilage below the epibranchial in a branchial arch.
noun
(anatomy) A ceratobranchial bone or cartilage.
chamaeleontidae
chamberlainship
chamberlainship
noun
The office or post of chamberlain.
chancellorships
chancellorships
noun
plural of chancellorship
characterstring
charlatanically
charlatanically
adv
In a charlatanic manner.
checkerboarding
checkerboarding
noun
(computer graphics) Synonym of checkerboard rendering
verb
present participle of checkerboard
cheerlessnesses
cheesemongering
cheesemongering
noun
The trade of a cheesemonger, selling cheese.
chemicalization
chemicalization
noun
(spirituality) Inner conflict caused by one's initial resistance to spiritual awakening.
The process of making something chemical, or adapting it to use chemical methods.
chemoresistance
chemoresistance
noun
(biochemistry) The resistance of a cell to the actions of a chemical compound.
(medicine) The resistance of a tumour to chemotherapy.
chemosterilants
chemosterilants
noun
plural of chemosterilant
chemotaxonomist
chemotaxonomist
noun
One who studies chemotaxonomy.
chenopodiaceous
chenopodiaceous
adj
(botany) Of or relating to the family Chenopodiaceae (goosefoots) (now subfamily Chenopodioideae).
chesterfieldian
chesterfieldian
Noun
Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the
Adjective
In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life
chiasmodontidae
chickenbreasted
childlessnesses
chincherinchees
chincherinchees
noun
plural of chincherinchee
chirognomically
chirognomically
adv
In terms of, or by means of, chirognomy.
chloramphenicol
chloramphenicol
noun
(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅ isolated from cultures of a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces venezuelae) or prepared synthetically and used against serious infections such as typhoid fever.
chloranthaceous
chloranthaceous
adj
(botany) Belonging to the family Chloranthaceae of fragrant trees and shrubs, the sole family in order Chloranthales.
chlorocarbonate
chlorocarbonate
noun
(dated, organic chemistry) Synonym of chloroformate
chloroplatinate
chloroplatinate
noun
(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of chloroplatinic acid
chloroplatinite
chloroplatinous
chlorosulphonic
chlorosulphonic
adj
Alternative spelling of chlorosulfonic
cholangiography
cholangiography
noun
The diagnostic imaging of the bile duct by means of X-rays.
cholecystokinin
cholecystokinin
noun
(biochemistry) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK.
cholesterinemia
cholesterinuria
chondrification
chondrification
noun
(physiology) The formation of, or conversion into, cartilage; a cartilaginous formation resulting from this process.
chondroblastoma
chondroblastoma
noun
(pathology) A rare bone tumor, usually benign and slow-growing, that originates from chondroblasts
chondrocoracoid
chondroganoidei
chondropterygii
chondrosarcomas
chondroskeleton
chondroskeleton
noun
A skeleton (of some fish and of mammal embryos) composed of hyaline cartilage
chorioallantoic
chorioallantoic
adj
Of or pertaining to the chorioallantois
chorioallantoid
chorioallantois
chorioallantois
noun
(anatomy) The vascular extraembryonic membrane, formed by the fusion of the allantois and the chorion, that makes up the placenta in most mammals; the chorioallantoic membrane
choriocarcinoma
choriocarcinoma
noun
(oncology) A malignant, trophoblastic cancer, usually of the placenta.
chorioretinitis
chorioretinitis
noun
(pathology) An inflammation of the choroid and retina of the eye
christadelphian
christadelphian
Noun
A member of a particular nontrinitarian Christian denomination founded in the mid-19th century.
Adjective
Pertaining to the Christadelphians.
christianiadeal
christocentrism
christocentrism
Proper noun
A form of Christianity that concentrates on the teaching of Jesus Christ.
chronobarometer
chronogrammatic
chronogrammatic
adj
Relating to, or containing a chronogram
chronographical
chronographical
adj
chronographic
chronologically
chronologically
adv
(manner) In a chronological manner; with reference to time.
(sequence) In sequence according to time.
chrysomonadales
churchwardenism
churchwardenize
cineangiography
cineangiography
noun
cinematographic angiography
cinematographer
cinematographer
noun
(cinematography) A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.
(dated) One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.
cinematographic
cinematographic
adj
of or pertaining to cinematography
cineradiography
cineradiography
noun
(medicine) cinematography of working internal organs, normally using X-rays
cleanhandedness
cleanhandedness
noun
Alternative form of clean-handedness
clearheadedness
clearheadedness
noun
The quality of being clearheaded.
coccothraustine
coccothraustine
adj
Relating to finches of the genus Coccothraustes
cochliodontidae
coenenchymatous
coenenchymatous
adj
Composed of coenenchyme
coestablishment
coestablishment
noun
joint establishment
coldheartedness
coldheartedness
noun
Alternative spelling of cold-heartedness
collenchymatous
collenchymatous
adj
Relating to collenchyma.
commentatorship
commentatorship
noun
The office or occupation of a commentator.
commonwealthism
commonwealthism
noun
(politics) The condition or policy of operating as a commonwealth.
compotationship
comprehendingly
comprehendingly
adv
In an comprehending manner; knowingly.
comprehensively
comprehensively
adv
In a comprehensive manner; in an all-inclusive or wide-ranging fashion.
conchologically
conchologically
adv
By means of conchology
condylarthrosis
condylarthrosis
noun
(anatomy) Any joint that is formed of condylar surfaces
connoisseurship
connoisseurship
noun
The state or act of being a connoisseur.
conservatorship
conservatorship
noun
(law) The legal status of a conservator, similar to guardianship or trusteeship.
(law) The state of being under the control of a conservator.
constructorship
contributorship
contributorship
noun
The role or status of contributor.
corinthianesque
costotrachelian
counterapproach
counterapproach
noun
A trench or work pushed forward from defensive works to meet the approaches of besiegers.
countercathexis
countercathexis
noun
(psychology) The suppression or repression of mental energy.
counterchanging
counterchanging
verb
present participle of counterchange
countercharging
countercharging
verb
present participle of countercharge
countercouchant
counterflashing
counterflashing
noun
(construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.