| acantholysis | (noun) a breakdown of a cell layer in the epidermis (as in pemphigus) | - |
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| acolyte | (noun) someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church but not in the Anglican Church or the Eastern Orthodox Churches | - |
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| amphiboly | (noun) an ambiguous grammatical construction; e.g., `they are flying planes' can mean either that someone is flying planes or that something is flying planes | Synonyms: amphibology |
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| ampholyte | (noun) A substance that acts as a base or an acid, depending on the pH of the solution into which it is introduced. | Synonyms: amphoteric electrolyte |
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| amylolysis | (noun) conversion of starch to sugar | - |
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| amylolytic | (adjective) of or related to the process of amylolysis | - |
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| antimonopoly | (adjective) of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices | Synonyms: antitrust |
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| anxiolytic | (adjective) anxiety relieving | - |
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| (noun) a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability | Synonyms: antianxiety drug, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer |
| autolysis | (noun) lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process | Synonyms: self-digestion |
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| autolytic | (adjective) of or relating to self-digestion | - |
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| bacteriolysis | (noun) dissolution or destruction of bacteria | - |
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| bacteriolytic | (adjective) of or relating to or causing bacteriolysis | - |
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| cooly | (noun) (ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer | Synonyms: coolie |
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| copolymer | (noun) a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers | - |
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| copolymerise | (verb) polymerize together | Synonyms: copolymerize |
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| copolymerize | (verb) polymerize together | Synonyms: copolymerise |
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| cytolysin | (noun) a substance that partly or completely destroys animal cells | - |
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| cytolysis | (noun) pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane | - |
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| cytolytic | (adjective) of or relating to cytolysis, the dissolution or destruction of a cell | - |
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| dielectrolysis | (noun) the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode | Synonyms: cataphoresis, electrophoresis, ionophoresis |
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| electrolysis | (noun) removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root | - |
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| (noun) (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions | - |
| electrolyte | (noun) a solution that conducts electricity | - |
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| electrolytic | (adjective) of or relating to or containing an electrolyte | - |
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| (adjective) of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis | - |
| (noun) a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte | Synonyms: electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser |
| endolymph | (noun) the bodily fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear | - |
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| erythrocytolysin | (noun) any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin | Synonyms: erythrolysin, haemolysin, hemolysin |
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| erythrolysin | (noun) any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin | Synonyms: erythrocytolysin, haemolysin, hemolysin |
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| fibrinolysin | (noun) an enzyme that dissolves the fibrin of blood clots | Synonyms: plasmin |
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| fibrinolysis | (noun) a normal ongoing process that dissolves fibrin and results in the removal of small blood clots | - |
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| glycolysis | (noun) a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP | - |
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| haematolysis | (noun) lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin | Synonyms: haemolysis, hematolysis, hemolysis |
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| haemolysin | (noun) any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin | Synonyms: erythrocytolysin, erythrolysin, hemolysin |
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| haemolysis | (noun) lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin | Synonyms: haematolysis, hematolysis, hemolysis |
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| haemolytic | (adjective) relating to or involving or causing hemolysis | Synonyms: hemolytic |
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| hematolysis | (noun) lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin | Synonyms: haematolysis, haemolysis, hemolysis |
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| hemimetaboly | (noun) incomplete or partial metamorphosis in insects | Synonyms: hemimetabolism, hemimetamorphosis |
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| hemolysin | (noun) any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin | Synonyms: erythrocytolysin, erythrolysin, haemolysin |
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| hemolysis | (noun) lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin | Synonyms: haematolysis, haemolysis, hematolysis |
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| hemolytic | (adjective) relating to or involving or causing hemolysis | Synonyms: haemolytic |
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| heterometaboly | (noun) development of insects with incomplete metamorphosis in which no pupal stage precedes maturity | Synonyms: heterometabolism |
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| holometaboly | (noun) complete metamorphosis in insects | Synonyms: holometabolism |
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| holy | (adjective) belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power | - |
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| (noun) a sacred place of pilgrimage | Synonyms: holy place, sanctum |
| holystone | (noun) a soft sandstone used for scrubbing the decks of a ship | - |
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| (verb) scrub with a holystone | - |
| hydrolysate | (noun) a product of hydrolysis | - |
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| hydrolyse | (verb) undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water | Synonyms: hydrolyze |
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| hydrolysis | (noun) a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water | - |
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| hydrolyzable | (adjective) capable of undergoing hydrolysis | - |
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| hydrolyze | (verb) undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water | Synonyms: hydrolyse |
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| karyolymph | (noun) a clear liquid in the cell nucleus in which the nucleolus and chromatin and other structures are dispersed | - |
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| karyolysis | (noun) disintegration and dissolution of a cell nucleus when a cell dies | - |
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| melancholy | (adjective) grave or even gloomy in character | Synonyms: somber, sombre |
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| (adjective) characterized by or causing or expressing sadness | Synonyms: melancholic |
| (noun) a humor that was once believed to be secreted by the kidneys or spleen and to cause sadness and melancholy | Synonyms: black bile |
| (noun) a feeling of thoughtful sadness | - |
| (noun) a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed | - |
| molybdenite | (noun) a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds | - |
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| molybdenum | (noun) a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel | Synonyms: atomic number 42, Mo |
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| monopoly | (noun) (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller | - |
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| (noun) exclusive control or possession of something | - |
| mucopolysaccharide | (noun) complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue | - |
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| mucopolysaccharidosis | (noun) any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues | - |
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| necrolysis | (noun) disintegration and dissolution of dead tissue | - |
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| neurolysin | (noun) any toxin that affects neural tissues | Synonyms: neurotoxin |
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| oligopoly | (noun) (economics) a market in which control over the supply of a commodity is in the hands of a small number of producers and each one can influence prices and affect competitors | - |
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| olympian | (adjective) far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree | Synonyms: exceeding, exceptional, prodigious, surpassing |
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| (adjective) majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters | Synonyms: majestic |
| onycholysis | (noun) separation of a nail from its normal attachment to the nail bed | - |
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| osteolysis | (noun) lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply | - |
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| polyamide | (noun) a polymer containing repeated amide groups | Synonyms: polymeric amide |
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| polyandrist | (noun) a woman with two or more husbands | - |
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| polyandrous | (adjective) having more than one husband at a time | - |
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| polyandry | (noun) the state of having more than one husband at a time | - |
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| polyanthus | (noun) florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose | Synonyms: Primula polyantha |
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| polyarteritis | (noun) inflammation of several arteries | - |
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| polyatomic | (adjective) of or relating to a molecule made up of more than two atoms | - |
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| polybutene | (noun) a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber | Synonyms: polybutylene |
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| polybutylene | (noun) a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber | Synonyms: polybutene |
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| polychaete | (noun) chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles | Synonyms: polychaete worm, polychete, polychete worm |
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| polychete | (noun) chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles | Synonyms: polychaete, polychaete worm, polychete worm |
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| polychromatic | (adjective) (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength | - |
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| (adjective) having or exhibiting many colors | Synonyms: polychrome, polychromic |
| polychrome | (adjective) having or exhibiting many colors | Synonyms: polychromatic, polychromic |
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| (noun) a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors | - |
| (verb) color with many colors; make polychrome | Synonyms: polychromise, polychromize |
| polychromic | (adjective) having or exhibiting many colors | Synonyms: polychromatic, polychrome |
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| polychromise | (verb) color with many colors; make polychrome | Synonyms: polychrome, polychromize |
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| polychromize | (verb) color with many colors; make polychrome | Synonyms: polychrome, polychromise |
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| polycrystalline | (adjective) composed of aggregates of crystals | - |
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| polycythemia | (noun) a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood | - |
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| polydactyl | (adjective) of or relating to a person (or other vertebrate) having more than the normal number of digits | Synonyms: polydactylous |
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| polydactylous | (adjective) of or relating to a person (or other vertebrate) having more than the normal number of digits | Synonyms: polydactyl |
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| polydactyly | (noun) birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes | Synonyms: hyperdactyly |
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| polydipsia | (noun) excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction) | - |
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| polyelectrolyte | (noun) an electrolyte of high molecular weight | - |
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| polyester | (noun) any of a large class of synthetic fabrics | - |
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| (noun) any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant | - |
| (noun) a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer | - |
| polyestrous | (adjective) having more than one period of estrus per year | Synonyms: polyoestrous |
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| polyethylene | (noun) a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation | Synonyms: polythene |
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| polyfoam | (noun) a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics | Synonyms: polyurethane foam |
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| polygamist | (noun) someone who is married to two or more people at the same time | - |
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| polygamous | (adjective) having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals | - |
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| (adjective) having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant | Synonyms: heteroicous, polyoicous |
| polygamy | (noun) the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time | - |
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| polygene | (noun) a gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variations | - |
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| polygenic | (adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes | - |
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| polyglot | (adjective) having a command of or composed in many languages | - |
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| (noun) a person who speaks more than one language | Synonyms: linguist |
| polygon | (noun) a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides | Synonyms: polygonal shape |
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| polygonal | (adjective) having many sides or relating to a surface marked by polygons | - |
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| polygonally | (adverb) in a polygonal manner | - |
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| polygraph | (noun) a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration) | - |
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| polygynist | (noun) a man with two or more wives | - |
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| polygynous | (adjective) having more than one wife at a time | - |
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