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9252 Nouns That Contain H

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abashment (noun) feeling embarrassed due to modesty Synonyms: bashfulness
abhenry (noun) a unit of inductance equal to one billionth of a henry
abhorrence (noun) hate coupled with disgust Synonyms: abomination, detestation, execration, loathing, odium
abhorrer (noun) a signer of a 1679 address to Charles II in which those who petitioned for the reconvening of parliament were condemned and abhorred
abiotrophy (noun) a loss of vitality and a degeneration of cells and tissues not due to any apparent injury
ablepharia (noun) a congenital absence of eyelids (partial or complete)
abohm (noun) a unit of resistance equal to a billionth of an ohm
abolishment (noun) the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery) Synonyms: abolition
abrachia (noun) the condition of having no arms
absinth (noun) strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise Synonyms: absinthe
absinthe (noun) strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise Synonyms: absinth
(noun) aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe Synonyms: Artemisia absinthium, common wormwood, lad's love, old man
academicianship (noun) the position of member of an honorary academy
acantha (noun) any sharply pointed projection Synonyms: spine, spur
acanthion (noun) the craniometric point at the anterior extremity of the intermaxillary suture
acanthocephalan (noun) any of various worms living parasitically in intestines of vertebrates having a retractile proboscis covered with many hooked spines Synonyms: spiny-headed worm
acanthocyte (noun) an abnormal red blood cell that has thorny projections of protoplasm
acanthocytosis (noun) the presence of acanthocytes in the blood stream (as in abetalipoproteinemia)
acantholysis (noun) a breakdown of a cell layer in the epidermis (as in pemphigus)
acanthoma (noun) a neoplasm originating in the epidermis Synonyms: skin tumor
acanthopterygian (noun) a teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays Synonyms: spiny-finned fish
acanthosis (noun) an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)
acanthus (noun) any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
acarophobia (noun) a morbid fear of small insects and mites and worms
acataphasia (noun) a disorder in which a lesion to the central nervous system leaves you unable to formulate a statement or to express yourself in an organized manner
acathexia (noun) an inability to retain bodily secretions
acathexis (noun) (psychoanalysis) a lack of cathexis; a condition in which significant objects or memories arouse no emotion in an individual
accomplishment (noun) the action of accomplishing something Synonyms: achievement
(noun) an ability that has been acquired by training Synonyms: acquirement, acquisition, attainment, skill
accouchement (noun) the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child Synonyms: childbearing, childbirth, vaginal birth
accoucheur (noun) a physician specializing in obstetrics Synonyms: obstetrician
accoucheuse (noun) a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies Synonyms: midwife
accountantship (noun) the position of accountant
acephalia (noun) absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters) Synonyms: acephalism, acephaly
acephalism (noun) absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters) Synonyms: acephalia, acephaly
acephaly (noun) absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters) Synonyms: acephalia, acephalism
acetaldehyde (noun) a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs Synonyms: ethanal
acetaminophen (noun) an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets) Synonyms: Anacin III, Datril, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, Tylenol
acetophenetidin (noun) a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic Synonyms: acetphenetidin, phenacetin
acetphenetidin (noun) a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic Synonyms: acetophenetidin, phenacetin
acetylcholine (noun) a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems
ache (noun) a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain Synonyms: aching
achene (noun) small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall
achievability (noun) the state of being achievable Synonyms: attainability, attainableness
achievement (noun) the action of accomplishing something Synonyms: accomplishment
achiever (noun) a person with a record of successes Synonyms: succeeder, success, winner
achillea (noun) any of several plants of the genus Achillea native to Europe and having small white flowers in flat-topped flower heads
achimenes (noun) any plant of the genus Achimenes having showy bell-shaped flowers that resemble gloxinias Synonyms: hot water plant
aching (noun) a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain Synonyms: ache
achira (noun) canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained Synonyms: arrowroot, Canna edulis, Canna indica, indian shot
achlorhydria (noun) an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice; often associated with severe anemias and cancer of the stomach
acholia (noun) a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed Synonyms: cholestasis
achondrite (noun) a stony meteor lacking chondrules
achondroplasia (noun) an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism Synonyms: achondroplasty, chondrodystrophy, osteosclerosis congenita
achondroplasty (noun) an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism Synonyms: achondroplasia, chondrodystrophy, osteosclerosis congenita
achromasia (noun) unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress) Synonyms: lividity, lividness, luridness, paleness, pallidness, pallor, wanness
achromaticity (noun) the visual property of being without chromatic color Synonyms: achromatism, colorlessness, colourlessness
achromatin (noun) the part of a cell nucleus that is relatively uncolored by stains or dyes
achromatism (noun) the visual property of being without chromatic color Synonyms: achromaticity, colorlessness, colourlessness
achromia (noun) an absence of normal pigmentation especially in the skin (as in albinism) or in red blood cells
achylia (noun) absence of gastric juices (partial or complete) Synonyms: achylia gastrica
acidophil (noun) an organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment Synonyms: acidophile
acidophile (noun) an organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment Synonyms: acidophil
acidophilus (noun) a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics Synonyms: Lactobacillus acidophilus
acousticophobia (noun) a morbid fear of sounds including your own voice Synonyms: phonophobia
acquaintanceship (noun) a relationship less intimate than friendship Synonyms: acquaintance
acroanaesthesia (noun) loss of sensation in the extremities Synonyms: acroanesthesia
acroanesthesia (noun) loss of sensation in the extremities Synonyms: acroanaesthesia
acrocephaly (noun) a congenital abnormality of the skull; the top of the skull assumes a cone shape Synonyms: oxycephaly
acromphalus (noun) abnormal protrusion of the navel; sometimes the start of umbilical hernia
acrophobia (noun) a morbid fear of great heights
acrophony (noun) naming a letter of the alphabet by using a word whose initial sound is the sound represented by that letter
actinotherapy (noun) (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance Synonyms: irradiation, radiation, radiation therapy, radiotherapy
addlehead (noun) a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought Synonyms: addle-head, birdbrain, loon
adenohypophysis (noun) the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature Synonyms: anterior pituitary, anterior pituitary gland
adenopathy (noun) a glandular disease or enlargement of glandular tissue (especially of the lymph glands)
adherence (noun) faithful support for a cause or political party or religion Synonyms: adhesion, attachment
(noun) the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition Synonyms: adhesion, adhesiveness, bond
adherent (noun) someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another Synonyms: disciple
adhesion (noun) faithful support for a cause or political party or religion Synonyms: adherence, attachment
(noun) the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition Synonyms: adherence, adhesiveness, bond
(noun) a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures
(noun) abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
adhesive (noun) a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together Synonyms: adhesive agent, adhesive material
adhesiveness (noun) the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition Synonyms: adherence, adhesion, bond
adhocracy (noun) an organization with little or no structure
adiaphoron (noun) (Stoic philosophy) a matter having no moral merit or demerit.
(noun) a religious ceremonial or ritual observance that is held to be an affair of the individual conscience because it is neither forbidden nor enjoined by the scriptures.
admonisher (noun) someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided Synonyms: monitor, reminder
admonishment (noun) a firm rebuke Synonyms: admonition, monition
adoxography (noun) fine writing in praise of trivial or base subjects
adrenarche (noun) the increase in activity of the adrenal glands just before puberty
adrenocorticotrophin (noun) a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex Synonyms: ACTH, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotropin, corticotrophin, corticotropin
adulthood (noun) the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity
(noun) the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed Synonyms: maturity
aeromechanics (noun) the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow Synonyms: aerodynamics
aerophagia (noun) swallowing air (usually followed by belching and discomfort and flatulence)
aerophilately (noun) the collection and study of airmail stamps
aerophile (noun) a lover of aviation
aerophyte (noun) plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it Synonyms: air plant, epiphyte, epiphytic plant
aeschynanthus (noun) a plant of the genus Aeschynanthus having somewhat red or orange flowers and seeds having distinctive hairs at base and apex
aesthesia (noun) mental responsiveness and awareness Synonyms: esthesia, sensibility
aesthesis (noun) an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation Synonyms: esthesis, sensation, sense datum, sense experience, sense impression
aesthete (noun) one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature Synonyms: esthete
aesthetic (noun) (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful Synonyms: esthetic
aesthetician (noun) a philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty Synonyms: esthetician
(noun) a worker skilled in giving beauty treatments (manicures and facials etc.) Synonyms: esthetician
aesthetics (noun) (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art) Synonyms: esthetics
aether (noun) a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves Synonyms: ether

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