| AMYLOLYSES | • AMYLOLYSIS n. the conversion of starch into sugar. |
| AMYLOLYSIS | • amylolysis n. The conversion of starch into sugar by the action of acids or enzymes such as amylase. • AMYLOLYSIS n. the conversion of starch into sugar. |
| AMYLOLYTIC | • amylolytic adj. (Biochemistry) Relating to amylolysis. • amylolytic n. Such a microbe or enzyme. • AMYLOLYTIC adj. characterised by the enzymatic splitting of starch into soluble products. |
| AMYOTROPHY | • amyotrophy n. (Pathology) atrophy of muscles. • AMYOTROPHY n. atrophy of the muscles. |
| CRYPTOGAMY | • cryptogamy n. The condition of being a cryptogam. • cryptogamy n. Cryptogamic botany. • CRYPTOGAMY n. the state of being a cryptogam, reproducing by spores and not seeds. |
| DYNAMOGENY | • dynamogeny n. (Psychology) The production of nervous energy, stimulation of the nerves. • DYNAMOGENY n. production of increased nervous activity, also DYNAMOGENESIS. |
| HYDROMANCY | • hydromancy n. Divination by water or other liquid. • HYDROMANCY n. divination by the appearance or motion of liquids (as water). |
| HYOSCYAMUS | • hyoscyamus n. (Botany) Any of the genus Hyoscyamus of henbanes. • hyoscyamus n. (Medicine) The leaves of the black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectoral troubles. • Hyoscyamus prop.n. A taxonomic genus within the family Solanaceae – henbanes. |
| HYPOTHYMIA | • HYPOTHYMIA n. a state of depression; a diminished emotional response. |
| KARYOLYMPH | • karyolymph n. The liquid part of the nucleus of a cell. • KARYOLYMPH n. the liquid portion of nuclear protoplasm. |
| KYMOGRAPHY | • kymography n. The use of a kymograph. • KYMOGRAPHY n. using a kymograph, an instrument for recording fluid pressure. |
| MYELOPATHY | • myelopathy n. A disorder in which the tissue of the spinal cord is diseased or damaged. • myelopathy n. A disturbance or disease of the spinal cord. • MYELOPATHY n. a disease or disorder of the spinal cord or bone marrow. |
| MYOPICALLY | • myopically adv. As if suffering from myopia. • MYOPIC adv. short-sighted. |