| GYNOSTEMIUM | • gynostemium n. (Botany) A reproductive structure, in some plants, formed by fusion of the stamens and pistil. • GYNOSTEMIUM n. the central reproductive stalk of an orchid, which consists of a stamen and pistil fused together. |
| HEMODYNAMIC | • hemodynamic adj. (Medicine) Of or pertaining to hemodynamics, the circulation of blood in the body. • HEMODYNAMIC adj. relating to hemodynamics, also HAEMODYNAMIC. |
| HYPERIMMUNE | • hyperimmune adj. That causes, or is associated with, an extreme immune response. • HYPERIMMUNE adj. having a very high degree of immunity. |
| LAMINECTOMY | • laminectomy n. (Surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the bony arch or lamina from one or more vertebrae. • LAMINECTOMY n. a kind of operation on the spine. |
| MEROMYOSINS | • meromyosins n. Plural of meromyosin. • MEROMYOSIN n. protein subunits of myosin molecule. |
| MERRYMAKING | • merrymaking n. Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration. • merry-making n. Alternative spelling of merrymaking. • MERRYMAKING n. gay or festive activity. |
| METHYLAMINE | • methylamine n. (Organic chemistry) The simplest aliphatic amine, CH3NH2, a toxic gas, having many industrial applications. • METHYLAMINE n. an inflammable gas, obtainable from herring brine. |
| METONYMICAL | • metonymical adj. Synonym of metonymic, of or relating to metonymy. • METONYMICAL adj. relating to a metonym, a word used in metonymy, also METONYMIC. |
| METRONYMICS | • metronymics n. Plural of metronymic. • METRONYMIC n. a name so derived, also MATRONYMIC. |
| MINISYSTEMS | • MINISYSTEM n. a set of hi-fidelity equipment in which the components are smaller than standard size. |
| MOMENTARILY | • momentarily adv. (Manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant. • momentarily adv. (US, proscribed, duration) In a moment or very soon; any minute now, any time now. • momentarily adv. Progressively; moment by moment. |
| MONEYMAKING | • moneymaking adj. Alternative form of money-making. • moneymaking n. Alternative form of money-making. • money-making n. The acquisition of money. |
| MULTIENZYME | • multienzyme n. (Biochemistry) Any protein having two or more catalytic functions. • multienzyme adj. Containing multiple enzymes. • MULTIENZYME adj. composed of or involving two or more enzymes that function in a biosynthetic pathway. |
| MYOFILAMENT | • myofilament n. A filament within a myofibril, constructed from proteins. • MYOFILAMENT n. one of the individual filaments of actin or myosin that make up a myofibril. |
| NINNYHAMMER | • ninnyhammer n. A foolish person; a simpleton. • NINNYHAMMER n. a ninny, a foolish person. |
| SEMIMONTHLY | • semimonthly adj. Occurring twice a month or at half month intervals. • semimonthly adv. In a manner occurring twice a month or at half month intervals. • semimonthly n. Something done or made every half month, especially a periodical. |
| SYMMETRIANS | • symmetrians n. Plural of symmetrian. • SYMMETRIAN n. a person who studies or theorizes on the due proportions of things. |
| YUMMINESSES | • YUMMINESS n. the quality of being yummy. |