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aspergillarOf or relating to the aspergillus molds.
aspergillicRelating to aspergillic acid and its derivatives
aspergilliformResembling the aspergillum in form
aspergillimideThe alkaloid (1R,6R,7S,9R,11R)-1',6,10,10,13-pentamethylspiro[3,13-diazatetracyclo[5.5.2.01,9.03,7]tetradecane-11,3'-pyrrolidine]-2',5',14-trione present in Aspergillus japonicus
aspergillinA black pigment obtained from Aspergillus.
aspergillomaA clump of fungus in a body cavity such as the lung, usually associated with the Aspergillus species.
aspergillomycosisA specific such disease in some fish, such as tilapia.
aspergillopepsinAny of a group of pepsins found in Aspergillus fungi.
aspergillosisAny of various infections by fungi of the genus Aspergillus that cause granulomatous lesions.
aspergilloticOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting aspergillosis.
aspergillotoxicosisAny disease caused by any mycotoxin produced by fungi of the genus Aspergillus, such as aflatoxicosis.
aspergillumAn implement, in the form of a brush or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy-water sprinkle.
aspergillusAny of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.
AspergirlA girl with Asperger's syndrome.
asperifoliousHaving rough leaves.
asperinA particular steroid glycoside.
asperitasA cloud formation characterized by wavy undulations in the cloud base.
asperityThe quality of having a rough or uneven surface; roughness, unevenness; (countable, chiefly in the plural) a protruding or rough area or point on a surface; a protrusion.
aspermaticThat does not produce sperm
aspermatismSynonym of aspermia.
aspermatogenesisThe failure to produce spermatozoa
aspermatogenicThat does not produce spermatozoa
aspermiaA form of infertility associated with a inability to produce semen.
aspermicUnable to produce sperm.
AspermontA town, the county seat of Stonewall County, Texas, United States.
aspermousLacking seeds.
aspermyThe condition in which no seminal fluid is ejected from the urethra at orgasm
aspernomineA cytotoxic alkaloid present in the fungus Aspergillus nomius
asperosideA particular steroid glycoside.
asperousRough, rugged, uneven.
asperouslyIn an asperous manner.
asperparalineAny of a group of pentacyclic paralytic alkaloids present in Aspergillus spp.
asperphenamateAn organic compound produced by Penicillium megasporum and other fungi.
asperseTo sprinkle or scatter (liquid or dust).
aspersedHaving a number of small charges scattered over the surface; semé.
asperserOne who asperses.
aspersionAn attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
aspersiveTending to asperse; defamatory; slanderous.
aspersivelyIn an aspersive manner.
aspersoiraspergillum
aspersoriumA basin that holds holy water with which worshippers sprinkle themselves.
aspersorySynonym of aspersorium.
asperulateHaving a surface which is roughened by many small points or warts.
asperulosideA particular glycoside with similar properties to aucubin.
asperulousSlightly rough, due to minute small hard protrusions on the surface.
aspetArmenian hereditary title borne by the members of the Bagratuni (Bagratid) family.
asphaltA sticky, black to brown and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen with small mineral particles, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
asphaltanepolyaromatic compounds left from distillation of crude oil that are insoluble in pentane.
asphaltedCovered in asphalt
asphalteneAny of the dark organic constituents of crude oils and bitumen that are soluble in aromatic solvents but not in aliphatic ones; they are polycyclic aromatic compounds (composed of fused benzene rings) with aliphatic side chains
asphaltenicOf or pertaining to asphaltenes.
asphalterOne who pours or works with asphalt.
asphalticResembling, containing, or relating to asphalt or bitumen.
asphaltingAn application of asphalt.
asphaltiteAny of various bitumens containing asphaltenes.
asphaltiticOf or relating to asphaltite.
asphaltizationThe process of evaporation that converts petroleum into asphalt.
asphaltlikeResembling or characteristic of asphalt.
asphereAn aspherical object, usually a lens.
asphericaspherical
asphericalNot spherical or nearly spherical.
asphericallyIn an aspheric manner
asphericityThe state of being aspherical.
asphericsaspheric optics
aspherizeTo make aspherical
aspheterismThe view that all property should be in common ownership and that no individual should benefit from private possession.
aspheteristOf or pertaining to aspheterism.
aspheterizeTo donate into common ownership, in line with the doctrine of aspheterism.
asphodelAny of the flowering plants of the family Asphodelaceae, especially Asphodelus ramosus and Asphodelus albus; the flower of these plants.
asphodelaceousBelonging to the plant family Asphodelaceae.
asphodelinA bianthraquinone obtained from Asphodesus microcarpus.
asphondyliineAny gall midge of the tribe Asphondyliini
asphycticPertaining to asphyxia.
asphyxiaLoss of consciousness due to the interruption of breathing and consequent anoxia.
asphyxialOf or relating to asphyxia.
asphyxiantThat can cause asphyxiation
asphyxiateTo smother or suffocate someone.
asphyxiatingCausing asphyxiation; depriving living beings of the ability to breathe.
asphyxiatinglystiflingly
asphyxiationDeath due to lack of oxygen.
asphyxiativeCausing or relating to asphyxiation.
asphyxiatorOne who or that which asphyxiates.
asphyxiatoryCausing or relating to asphyxiation.
asphyxicRelated to, or causing asphyxia
asphyxiophiliaA paraphilia involving an attraction to breathplay.
asphyxiophiliacA person who enjoys erotic asphyxiation.
asphyxyasphyxiation, typically resulting in death; asphyxia
aspicA meat or fish jelly.
aspicilioidpartially to completely immersed in the thallus.
aspicillinAn 18-membered cyclic molecular substance with IUPAC name (3Z,5R,6S,7R,18S)-5,6,7-trihydroxy-18-methyl-1-oxacyclooctadec-3-en-2-one
aspiculamycinA particular cytosine nucleoside antibiotic
aspicularLacking spicules
aspiculateLacking spicules
aspiculoseWithout spicules.
aspiculousWithout spicules.
aspidateShield-shaped; having the form of a flat plate.
aspidiaceousOf or relating to the Aspidiaceae.
aspidinThe toxic compound 2-butanoyl-4-[(3-butanoyl-2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)methyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-6,6-dimethylcyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one found in aspidium
aspidinolThe compound 1-(2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)butan-1-one found in the rhizome of the male fern
AspidiskeIota Carinae, a star in the constellation of Carina.
aspidistraAny of several Asian plants of the genus Aspidistra, having large leaves and small bell-shaped flowers; widely cultivated as a houseplant.
aspidistralRelating to, or abounding in, aspidistras.
aspidistrinA particular steroid glycoside.
aspidiumSynonym of dryopteris: a member of a certain genus of ferns, including the male fern.
aspidobranchAny member of the Aspidobranchia, a taxonomic order of sea snails.
aspidoceratidAny of the extinct ammonites in the family Aspidoceratidae.
aspidocheloneA fabled sea creature according to the tradition of the Physiologus and medieval bestiaries, variously described as a large whale or vast sea turtle, and a giant sea monster with huge spines on the ridge of its back. It is often mistaken for an island, enticing unwitting sailors and drowning them.
aspidochiroteSynonym of aspidochirotid.
aspidochirotidAny sea cucumber of the order Aspidochirotida
aspidodiadematidAny of the sea urchins in the family Aspidodiadematidae.
aspidogastridAny freshwater fluke of the family Aspidogastridae.
aspidoliteA monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and titanium.
aspidorhynchidAny of the extinct fish in the family Aspidorhynchidae
aspidorhynchiformAny extinct fish of the order Aspidorhynchiformes
aspidosamineAn alkaloid found in a quebracho
aspidosideA particular steroid glycoside.
aspidosiphonidAny of the peanut worms in the family Aspidosiphonidae.
aspidosomaThe anterior dorsal section of the prosoma of a mite, separated from the podosoma by the abjugal furrow and separated dorsally from the opisthosoma by the disjugal furrow.
aspidosomalOf or relating to an aspidosoma.
aspidospermaA tree in the genus Aspidosperma.
aspidospermineAn alkaloid, obtained from quebracho bark, that was once used as a respiratory stimulant and antispasmodic, and as an antipyretic in typhoid fever
aspidospondylousOf, pertaining to, or afflicted with aspidospondyly.
aspidospondylyThe condition of having the centra of the vertebra arranged in separate ossifications.
aspieAn Aspergerian: a person with Asperger’s syndrome.
AspiedomThe state or quality of being an aspie.
AspieishCharacteristic of an Aspie or Asperger's syndrome.
AspienessThe condition or quality of being an Aspie.
AspilcuetaA surname from Spanish
aspinSynonym of askal.
AspinallA surname.
aspinoseLacking a spine
aspinousLacking spines
AspinwallA surname from Old English.
aspinyLacking spines (“sharp protrusions”)
aspirableThat can be aspired
aspirantSomeone who aspires (for high office, etc.)
aspirateThe puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive or fricative consonant.
aspiratedPronounced with an audible breath, a brief expulsion of air at the end of the sound.
aspirationThe act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).
aspirationalBeing ambitious.
aspirationalismThe philosophy or practice of striving to better one's situation in life, especially economically and materially.
aspirationallyIn an aspirational manner.
aspiratorA pump which draws gas through a liquid.
aspiratorypertaining to aspiration
aspireTo have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
aspirementaspiration (desire)
aspirerOne who aspires to something.
aspirinan analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid
aspirinateAny salt or ester of aspirin.
aspirinedUnder the influence of aspirin.

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