(phonology, of a consonant) occurring outside a syllable
extrasystolic
extrasystolic
adj
Relating to extrasystole, the premature contraction of the heart.
extrinsically
extrinsically
adv
In an extrinsic manner
hypercathexis
hypercathexis
noun
An excessive concentration of mental energy on an object or person.
onychorrhexis
onychorrhexis
noun
(pathology) fingernail and toenail brittleness and breakage, such as may be due to excessive strong soap and water exposure, nail polish remover, hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy.
