(meteorology) The process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes; typically involves an interaction that leads to vertical wind shear.
geosynclinal
geosynclinal
adj
(geology) Of the Earth's crust, bending downward or subsiding and permitting the gradual accumulation of sediment.
noun
(geology) The downward bend or subsidence of the Earth's crust, which permits the gradual accumulation of sediment and hence forms the first step in the formation of a mountain range.
geosynclines
geosynclines
noun
plural of geosyncline
glycogenesis
glycogenesis
noun
(biochemistry) The biosynthesis of a sugar
(biochemistry) The synthesis of glycogen from glucose
glycogenosis
glycogenosis
noun
(pathology) A metabolic disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize glycogen properly
gynecologies
gynecologies
noun
plural of gynecology
gynecologist
gynecologist
noun
(American spelling) (Canadian spelling, common) A physician specializing in diseases of the female reproductive system.