| ALDOXIME | • aldoxime n. (Organic chemistry) Any oxime derived from an aldehyde; general formula RCH=NOH. • ALDOXIME n. an oxime formed by reaction between hydroxylamine and an aldehyde. |
| AXOLEMMA | • axolemma n. The surface membrane of an axon. • AXOLEMMA n. the membrane that encloses the axons of a nerve cell, also AXILEMMA. |
| AXONEMAL | • axonemal adj. Of or pertaining to an axoneme. • AXONEMAL adj. relating to an axoneme, part of a cilium. |
| AXOPLASM | • axoplasm n. The cytoplasm of an axon. • AXOPLASM n. the cytoplasm of an axon, a nerve fibre. |
| CACOMIXL | • cacomixl n. Alternative spelling of cacomistle (Bassariscus spp.). • CACOMIXL n. (Nahuatl) a North American carnivore, about the size of a cat, related to the raccoons, also CACOMISTLE, CACOMIXLE. |
| EXOPLASM | • exoplasm n. Alternative form of ectoplasm. • EXOPLASM n. the outer transparent layer of protoplasm in a developing ovum, also ECTOPLASM. |
| LUMMOXES | • lummoxes n. Plural of lummox. • LUMMOX n. a clumsy person. |
| METHOXYL | • methoxyl n. (Organic chemistry) A univalent radical, CH3O-, derived from methanol. • METHOXYL n. a compound containing a certain chemical group, also METHOXY. |
| MICROLUX | • microlux n. A unit of illuminance or illumination, one millionth of a lux. • MICROLUX n. a unit of illumination. |
| MIXOLOGY | • mixology n. (Slang) The art of combining various ingredients to make cocktails. • mixology n. (Slang, rare) The work of a disc jockey. • MIXOLOGY n. the art of making mixed drinks. |
| MONAXIAL | • monaxial adj. (Biology) Having only one axis; developing along a single line or plane; uniaxial. • MONAXIAL adj. having only one axis; developing along a single line, also MONAXONIC. |
| PROXIMAL | • proximal adj. (Anatomy, geology) Closer to the point of attachment or observation. • proximal adj. (Dentistry) Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are… • proximal adj. (Linguistics) Closer to the speaker. |
| SMALLPOX | • smallpox n. (Pathology) An acute, highly infectious often fatal disease caused by Variola virus of the family Poxviridae… • small-pox n. Obsolete spelling of smallpox. • small␣pox n. Obsolete spelling of smallpox. |
| XYLOMATA | • xylomata n. Plural of xyloma. • XYLOMA n. a body which forms spurs internally in fungi. |
| XYLOTOMY | • xylotomy n. (Botany) The art of preparing sections of wood (as by means of a microtome) for microscopic examination. • XYLOTOMY n. the preparation of wood for microscopic examination. |