(biochemistry) Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.
amphimixes
amphimixes
noun
plural of amphimixis
amphimixis
amphimixis
noun
(countable) The union of a male and female gamete
(uncountable) sexual reproduction
amyxorrhea
amyxorrhea
noun
(medicine) Absence of the normal mucous secretion.
anthotaxis
archidoxis
asphyxiant
asphyxiant
adj
That can cause asphyxiation
noun
Any substance that can cause asphyxia
asphyxiate
asphyxiate
verb
(intransitive) To be smothered or suffocated.
(transitive) To smother or suffocate someone.
auxochrome
auxochrome
noun
(obsolete, chemistry) any atom or group which, when added to a chromophore, causes a bathochromic shift in its spectrum
auxotrophy
auxotrophy
noun
(biology) The inability of a microorganism to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, often as a result of mutation.
axhammered
axonophora
boxhauling
boxhauling
verb
present participle of boxhaul
brachyaxis
cacanthrax
callithrix
carbethoxy
carbethoxy
noun
(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical -CO-OCH₂CH₃
cephalexin
cephalexin
noun
Alternative form of cefalexin
chaetotaxy
chaetotaxy
noun
(zoology) The arrangement of, and study of arrangement of, chaetae (chitinous bristles) on a species or subspecies of animal, usually and especially an arthropod or annelid.
chalumeaux
chalumeaux
noun
plural of chalumeau
charlevoix
charlevoix
Proper noun
A region of Quebec, Canada.
A city in Michigan, USA
chatterbox
chatterbox
noun
(computing) Synonym of chatterbot
(informal) One who chats or talks to excess.
A cootie catcher (children's fortune-telling device).
chemotaxis
chemotaxis
noun
(biology, biochemistry) The movement of a cell or an organism in response to a chemical stimulant.
chickenpox
chickenpox
noun
Alternative form of chicken pox
chionodoxa
chionodoxa
noun
(botany) Any plant of the former genus Chionodoxa.
chronaxies
chronaxies
noun
plural of chronaxie
chteauroux
ciphertext
ciphertext
noun
Encoded text, text that is unreadable.
cladothrix
clonothrix
crenothrix
criosphinx
criosphinx
noun
A sphinx with the head of a ram.
cyclohexyl
cyclohexyl
noun
(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from cyclohexane by the formal removal of a hydrogen atom.
doxography
doxography
noun
The work or works of classical historians describing the opinions of Ancient Greek philosophers and scientists.
echopraxia
echopraxia
noun
The involuntary repetition or imitation of the observed movements of another.
endothorax
endothorax
noun
(zoology) An internal process of the sternal plates in the thorax of insects.
entothorax
entothorax
noun
Alternative form of endothorax
epipharynx
epipharynx
noun
(anatomy, rare) The nasopharynx.
(zoology) A structure that overlaps the mouth in certain insects.
esonarthex
esonarthex
noun
An inner narthex (in a church).
euxanthate
euxanthate
noun
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of euxanthic acid.
euxanthone
euxanthone
noun
(organic chemistry) A naturally occurring xanthonoid with the molecular formula C₁₃H₈O₄.
exanthemas
exchanging
exchanging
verb
present participle of exchange
exchangite
exchequers
exchequers
noun
plural of exchequer
exhalation
exhalation
noun
A bright phenomenon; a meteor.
That which is exhaled, or which rises in the form of vapor, fume, or steam
The act or process of exhaling; breathing out
exhalatory
exhalatory
adj
Of or pertaining to exhalation
exhausting
exhausting
adj
Very tiring.
verb
present participle of exhaust
exhaustion
exhaustion
noun
(dated, chemistry) The removal (by percolation etc) of an active medicinal constituent from plant material.
(dated, physics) The removal of all air from a vessel (the creation of a vacuum).
(mathematics) An exhaustive procedure
Supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy.
The point of complete depletion, of the state of being used up.
exhaustive
exhaustive
adj
(now rare) Causing exhaustion; very tiring
Fully comprehensive
Including every possible element
exheredate
exheredate
verb
To disinherit.
exhibitant
exhibiters
exhibiters
noun
plural of exhibiter
exhibiting
exhibiting
verb
present participle of exhibit
exhibition
exhibition
noun
(UK) A financial award or prize given to a student (who becomes an exhibitioner) by a school or university, usually on the basis of academic merit.
(sports) A game which does not impact the standings for any major cup or competition.
A demonstration of personal skill or feelings.
A large-scale public showing of objects or products.
A public display, intentional or otherwise, generally characterised as negative, a shameful exhibition or a disgusting exhibition
An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
exhibitive
exhibitive
adj
Serving for exhibition; representative.
exhibitors
exhibitors
noun
plural of exhibitor
exhibitory
exhibitory
adj
exhibiting; publicly showing
exhilarant
exhilarant
adj
Exciting joy, mirth, or pleasure.
noun
That which exhilarates.
exhilarate
exhilarate
verb
(transitive) To cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy.
(transitive) To excite, to thrill.
exhortator
exhumating
exhumating
verb
present participle of exhumate
exhumation
exhumation
noun
The act of digging up that which has been buried.
exhumatory
exhumatory
adj
Relating to exhumation or disinterment.
exochorion
exochorion
noun
The outer layer of the chorion of an insect egg
exomorphic
exomorphic
adj
Of or pertaining to exomorphism.
exomphalos
exomphalos
noun
A defect in the development of the muscles of the abdominal wall.
exomphalus
exomphalus
noun
Alternative form of exomphalos
exonarthex
exonarthex
noun
(architecture, Christianity) The space anterior to the narthex of a church, sometimes roofed-over as with a porch, but more often an enclosed courtyard; in antiquity, the courtyard where catechumens were permitted to be close to the Eucharist, but forbidden to see it celebrated.
exophagous
exophagous
adj
Exhibiting or relating to exophagy.
exospheres
exospheres
noun
plural of exosphere
exospheric
exospheric
adj
Of or pertaining to an exosphere.
exothecate
exothecium
exothecium
noun
(botany) The outer coat of the anther.
exothermal
exothermal
adj
exothermic
exothermic
exothermic
adj
(chemistry, of a compound) That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition.
(chemistry, of a reaction) That releases energy in the form of heat.
(zoology) Of an animal: whose body temperature is regulated by external factors; cold-blooded.
expertship
expertship
noun
The role or status of an expert.
externship
externship
noun
An experiential learning opportunity, usually offered by a school, similar to an internship, but generally shorter in duration.
extinguish
extinguish
verb
(intransitive) To die out.
(transitive) To destroy or abolish something.
(transitive) To obscure or eclipse something.
(transitive) To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
(transitive, literally) To hunt down (a species) to extinction.
(transitive, psychology) To bring about the extinction of a conditioned reflex.
extrahuman
extrahuman
noun
Synonym of nonhuman
Synonym of parahuman
foxborough
haemotoxic
haemotoxic
adj
Alternative form of hemotoxic
haemotoxin
haemotoxin
noun
Alternative form of hemotoxin
hannacroix
heliotaxis
heliotaxis
noun
Movement of an organism away from sunlight; negative heliotaxis.
Movement of an organism toward sunlight; positive heliotaxis.
hemiataxia
hemiataxia
noun
ataxia on one side of the body.
hemothorax
hemothorax
noun
(pathology) A condition resulting from accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity
hepatopexy
hepatopexy
noun
(surgery) Surgical anchoring of a displaced liver to the abdominal wall.
heretrixes
heritrixes
heteraxial
heterodoxy
heterodoxy
noun
A heterodox belief, creed, or teaching.
The quality of being heterodox.
heterotaxy
heterotaxy
noun
(dated) heterotaxis
hexabiblos
hexabromid
hexacarbon
hexacosane
hexacosane
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomers of the aliphatic hydrocarbon having 26 carbon atoms, but especially n-hexacosane CH₃(CH₂)₂₄CH₃
hexactinal
hexactinal
adj
(biology) Having six rays.
hexacyclic
hexacyclic
adj
(chemistry) Having six rings of atoms
hexadecane
hexadecane
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of the very many isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons of general formula C₁₆H₃₄
hexadecene
hexadecene
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric alkenes having sixteen carbon atoms and one double bond
hexaemeric
hexaemeron
hexaemeron
noun
Alternative form of hexameron
hexagonial
hexagonous
hexagonous
adj
(botany) hexagonal in section
hexagynian
hexagynous
hexagynous
adj
(botany) Having six styles.
hexahedral
hexahedral
adj
Having six plane surfaces.
hexahedron
hexahedron
noun
(geometry) A polyhedron with six faces. The regular hexahedron is the cube, and is one of the Platonic solids.
hexahydric
hexahydric
adj
(organic chemistry) That has six hydroxyl groups
hexamerism
hexamerism
noun
six-part radial symmetry
hexamerous
hexamerous
adj
(botany) In six parts; occurring in sixes.
hexameters
hexameters
noun
plural of hexameter
hexametral
hexametral
adj
hexametric
hexametric
hexametric
adj
Relating to or exhibiting hexameter
hexandrous
hexandrous
adj
Alternative form of hexandrian
hexangular
hexangular
adj
Having six angles or corners.
hexaplaric
hexaploidy
hexaploidy
noun
The property of being hexaploid.
hexapodies
hexapodies
noun
plural of hexapody
hexapodous
hexapodous
adj
(zoology) Having six feet; belonging to the Hexapoda.
hexaradial
hexaradial
adj
Having hexagonal radial symmetry
hexarchies
hexarchies
noun
plural of hexarchy
hexasticha
hexastichy
hexastylar
hexastylos
hexatriose
hexavalent
hexavalent
adj
(chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 6.
(medicine) Having a vaccine valence of 6.
hexenbesen
hexenbesen
noun
(archaic) A malformation on the branches of cocoa and other trees.
hexicology
hexicology
noun
Alternative form of hexiology
hexoestrol
hexoestrol
noun
Alternative form of hexestrol
hexokinase
hexokinase
noun
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the phosphorylation of a hexose
hexosamine
hexosamine
noun
(biochemistry) Any amino sugar derived from a hexose.
hexpartite
hexpartite
adj
hexapartite
holoplexia
homaxonial
homodoxian
homosexual
homosexual
adj
(dated) Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.
(of a person or animal, formal, distancing or dated) Sexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to men or a woman who is attracted to women; gay. (Typically used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)
(of a romantic or sexual act or relationship, formal, distancing or dated) Between two people of the same sex; gay.
noun
(typically formal, distancing or dated) A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.
homotaxial
homotaxial
adj
(biology) Relating to homotaxis.
hoxeyville
hydrotaxis
hydrotaxis
noun
(biology) movement (of an organism or organ) in response to water
hydroxamic
hydroxamic
adj
(organic chemistry) Describing any of several classes of compounds derived from oxoacids by replacing -OH by -NHOH; the N-hydroxy amides
hydroxides
hydroxides
noun
plural of hydroxide
hydroximic
hydroximic
adj
(organic chemistry) Describing any of several classes of oxoacids in which a double-bonded oxygen atom is replaced by a =N-OH or =N-OR
hydroxylic
hydroxylic
adj
(chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or containing hydroxyl groups
hyperlexis
hyperoxide
hyperoxide
noun
(inorganic chemistry) Any oxide that has a higher than normal ratio of oxygen to metal
hypertoxic
hypertoxic
adj
(rare, toxicology) Excessively toxic.
hypnotoxin
hypnotoxin
noun
A hypothetical waste product of the brain proposed by Henri Piéron that causes fatigue and is cleansed by sleep.
A venom found in the nematocysts of some cnidarians that acts as a central nervous system depressant leading to inactivity, numbness, paralysis, and coma.
hypopraxia
hypozeuxis
hypozeuxis
noun
(rhetoric) An expression whose every clause has its own independent subject and predicate.
ilixanthin
ilixanthin
noun
(archaic) A yellow dye obtained from holly leaves.
inheritrix
inheritrix
noun
female inheritor; heiress
ketohexose
ketohexose
noun
(biochemistry) Any hexose containing a ketone group.