abcoulomb | (noun) a unit of electrical charge equal to 10 coulombs | - |
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agglomerate | (noun) a collection of objects laid on top of each other | Synonyms: cumulation, cumulus, heap, mound, pile |
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(noun) volcanic rock consisting of large fragments fused together | - |
agglomeration | (noun) the act of collecting in a mass; the act of agglomerating | - |
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(noun) a jumbled collection or mass | - |
agglomerator | (noun) a device that causes material to gather into rounded balls | - |
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allelomorph | (noun) (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character | Synonyms: allele |
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allomerism | (noun) (chemistry) variability in chemical composition without variation in crystalline form | - |
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allometry | (noun) the study of the relative growth of a part of an organism in relation to the growth of the whole | - |
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allomorph | (noun) a variant phonological representation of a morpheme | - |
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(noun) any of several different crystalline forms of the same chemical compound | - |
aplomb | (noun) great coolness and composure under strain | Synonyms: assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid |
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bolometer | (noun) an instrument that measures heat radiation; extremely sensitive | - |
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calomel | (noun) a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic | Synonyms: mercurous chloride |
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celom | (noun) a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity | Synonyms: celoma, coelom |
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celoma | (noun) a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity | Synonyms: celom, coelom |
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cephalometry | (noun) measurement of human heads | - |
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chylomicron | (noun) a microscopic particle of triglycerides produced in the intestines during digestion; in the bloodstream they release their fatty acids into the blood | - |
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clomiphene | (noun) a fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births | Synonyms: Clomid, clomiphene citrate |
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clomipramine | (noun) a tricyclic antidepressant drug | - |
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coelom | (noun) a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity | Synonyms: celom, celoma |
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conglomerate | (noun) a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization | Synonyms: empire |
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(noun) a composite rock made up of particles of varying size | Synonyms: pudding stone |
conglomeration | (noun) an occurrence combining miscellaneous things into a (more or less) rounded mass | Synonyms: conglobation |
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(noun) a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together | Synonyms: aggregate, congeries |
(noun) a rounded spherical form | Synonyms: conglobation |
coulomb | (noun) a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second | Synonyms: ampere-second, C |
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dactylomegaly | (noun) abnormally large fingers or toes | - |
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diploma | (noun) a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study | Synonyms: sheepskin |
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diplomacy | (noun) subtly skillful handling of a situation | Synonyms: delicacy, discreetness, finesse |
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(noun) wisdom in the management of public affairs | Synonyms: statecraft, statesmanship |
(noun) negotiation between nations | Synonyms: diplomatic negotiations |
diplomat | (noun) an official engaged in international negotiations | Synonyms: diplomatist |
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(noun) a person who deals tactfully with others | - |
diplomate | (noun) medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group | - |
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diplomatist | (noun) an official engaged in international negotiations | Synonyms: diplomat |
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dolomite | (noun) a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate | - |
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(noun) a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer | Synonyms: bitter spar |
encephalomeningitis | (noun) inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their meninges | Synonyms: cerebromeningitis, meningoencephalitis |
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encephalomyelitis | (noun) inflammation of the brain and spinal cord | - |
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glomerule | (noun) a compacted or sessile cyme | - |
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glomerulonephritis | (noun) nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema | - |
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glomerulus | (noun) a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body; it filters the blood during urine formation | - |
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granuloma | (noun) a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection | - |
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holometabola | (noun) insects that undergo complete metamorphosis | Synonyms: metabola |
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holometabolism | (noun) complete metamorphosis in insects | Synonyms: holometaboly |
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holometaboly | (noun) complete metamorphosis in insects | Synonyms: holometabolism |
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kilometer | (noun) a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) | Synonyms: kilometre, klick, km |
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kilometrage | (noun) the number of kilometres travelled by a vehicle. | - |
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kilometre | (noun) a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) | Synonyms: kilometer, klick, km |
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lomatia | (noun) any of various ornamental evergreens of the genus Lomatia having attractive fragrant flowers | - |
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loment | (noun) seedpods that are constricted between the seeds and that break apart when mature into single-seeded segments | - |
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lomustine | (noun) an antineoplastic drug often used to treat brain tumors or Hodgkin's disease | - |
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lymphogranuloma | (noun) swelling of a lymph node | - |
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megalomania | (noun) a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur | - |
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megalomaniac | (noun) a pathological egotist | - |
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milometer | (noun) a meter that shows mileage traversed | Synonyms: hodometer, mileometer, odometer |
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myeloma | (noun) a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow | - |
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myelomeningocele | (noun) a congenital defect of the central nervous system in which a sac containing part of the spinal cord and its meninges protrude through a gap in the vertebral column; frequently accompanied by hydrocephalus and mental retardation | - |
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oculomotor | (noun) supplies extrinsic muscles of the eye | Synonyms: nervus oculomotorius, oculomotor nerve, third cranial nerve |
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palometa | (noun) smaller than Florida pompano; common in West Indies | Synonyms: California pompano, Palometa simillima |
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palomino | (noun) a horse of light tan or golden color with cream-colored or white mane and tail | - |
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papilloma | (noun) a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass | Synonyms: papillary tumor, papillary tumour, villoma |
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philomath | (noun) a lover of learning | - |
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phlomis | (noun) any of various plants of the genus Phlomis; grown primarily for their dense whorls of lipped flowers and attractive foliage | - |
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pinealoma | (noun) tumor of the pineal gland | - |
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psilomelane | (noun) a mineral consisting of hydrated basic oxide of manganese and barium; a source of manganese | - |
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slalom | (noun) a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles | - |
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telomerase | (noun) an enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide | - |
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telomere | (noun) either (free) end of a eukaryotic chromosome | - |
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trichotillomania | (noun) an irresistible urge to pull out your own hair | - |
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villoma | (noun) a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass | Synonyms: papillary tumor, papillary tumour, papilloma |
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xylometer | (noun) an instrument used to determine the specific gravity of wood | - |
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