Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ambulism A disorder involving walking. ambulocetid Any extinct cetacean in the family Ambulocetidae. ambulomancy Any of various forms of divination that involve walking, often in circles. ambulometer A device used to measure the ambulatory activity of laboratory animals ambulophobia Fear of walking or standing. ambuphylline A combination of theophylline and aminoisobutanol, used as a bronchodilator. Amburayan A former Spanish commandancy. amburbial Relating to the amburbium. amburbium An ancient expiatory procession round the city of Rome at which sacrifices were offered. Amburgey A surname from German. Amburn A surname. ambuscade An ambush; a trap laid for an enemy. ambuscader One who ambushes, or who is involved in an ambush. ambuscado ambush. ambuscadoed Posted in ambush; ambuscaded. ambush The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise. ambushable Capable of being ambushed. ambushed Having been the target of an ambush. ambushee One who is ambushed. ambusher One who ambushes. ambushing An ambush. ambushment An ambush ambustion A burn or scald. amby An ambulance. ambystomatid Any salamander of the family Ambystomatidae ambystomatoid Relating to, or characteristic of ambystomatids ambystomid Any salamander in the family Ambystomidae. Amchitka One of the Rat Islands. amchur Dried and powdered unripe mango, used in Indian preserves etc. amcinonide A topical glucocorticoid used to treat itching, redness and swelling associated with some skin conditions. Amcit American citizen Amdahl A surname from Norwegian. Amdang A Fur language spoken in Chad. amdinocillin mecillinam Amdo One of the three traditional regions of Tibet, covering a land area largely divided between nearly all of Qinghai, and smaller parts of Gansu and Sichuan, China. amdovirus Any virus of the genus Amdoparvovirus amdoxovir A nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) undergoing research for the treatment of HIV. Amduat An ancient Egyptian funerary text of the New Kingdom describing the journey of the sun through the underworld at night. ameban Of, pertaining to, or resembling an amoeba. amebicide A substance that kills amoebae, usually in the stomach or intestines. amebiform That resembles an amoeba/ameba amebo rumormonger ameboidism movements, especially in some nerve cells, that resemble those of the amoeba ameboma A rare complication of entamoeba histolytica, where in response to the infecting amoeba there is formation of annular colonic granulation, which results in a large local lesion of the bowel. amebopore A peptide responsible for pore formation in cell walls amebous amebic amebula A small amoeba (or an organism which resembles one). Ameche A telephone. amedalin An antidepressant drug, synthesised in the 1970s but never marketed. Amedot The ship of characters Amethyst and Peridot from the Steven Universe series. Amee A female given name from Latin. ameen Any of various native Indian officials employed by the civil courts, for example to investigate accounts connected with a suit, to prosecute local enquiries of any kind bearing on a suit, to sell or to deliver over possession of immovable property, or to carry out legal process as a bailiff. ameer A male given name from Arabic. ameerate An emirate. amegakaryocytic Characterized by a lack of megakaryocytes. ameghinite A soft monoclinic mineral found in Argentina. Ameigh A surname. ameiosis The absence of pairing of chromosomes during meiosis ameiotic Not undergoing meiosis; relating to ameiosis ameiotically In an ameiotic manner. ameiva Any whiptail lizards of the genus Ameiva; a jungle-runner. amejo A young Okinawan woman who dates a male member of the United States Forces Japan stationed in Okinawa Prefecture. amel Enamel. amelanchier Any tree or shrub in the genus Amelanchier of the pome fruit subtribe Malinae of the family Rosaceae, with edible, blueberry-like fruit. Ameland An island and municipality of Friesland, Netherlands. amelanism amelanosis amelanistic Having or relating to amelanism. amelanosis A lack of melanin pigmentation amelanotic Of, pertaining to, or affected by amelanosis or amelanism amelcorn Any of several types of awned wheat having a high starch content, especially emmer (Triticum turgidum subsp. dicoccum). Amele A language of Papua New Guinea. ameletid Any mayfly of the family Ameletidae. amelia The congenital absence of one or more limbs. amelic Born without limbs. ameliorability The ability to be improved. ameliorable Capable of being ameliorated, or improved. ameliorant A substance that helps plants grow by improving the physical condition of the soil. ameliorate To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition. ameliorated Having had problem(s) improved upon; having been the subject of amelioration. amelioratingly So as to ameliorate; In a manner that improves. amelioration The act of making better. ameliorationist One who aims to improve a deficient or harmful institution, rather than to replace it. ameliorative Able to repair or ameliorate. ameliorator A person who, or thing which, ameliorates. amelioratory Serving to ameliorate or improve. ameliorist A proponent of ameliorism. amelioristic Of or relating to ameliorism. ameliorize To ameliorate; to make better. Amell A surname. amelled Enameled. ameloblast An epithelial cell that forms the enamel of the developing tooth. ameloblastic Of or relating to ameloblasts. ameloblastin A protein, formed in the ameloblasts, that is found in the enamel of teeth ameloblastoma A rare benign tumour of the upper or lower jaw. ameloblastomatous Relating to ameloblastoma amelocemental Relating to the enamel and cement. amelodentinal Relating to the enamel and dentin. amelodic Not melodic amelodically In an amelodic manner. amelogenesis The formation of tooth enamel amelogenetic Relating to amelogenesis. amelogenin A protein found in the enamel of teeth amelotatist A person who is sexually attracted to amputees; a person who experiences acrotomophilia. amelotin A protein secreted by ameloblasts during tooth development ameltolide An anticonvulsant drug. amelus A foetus born without limbs. Amemiya A surname from Japanese. amen At the end of a religious prayer: so be it. amenability The state or quality of being amenable. amenable Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions. amenableness The state or quality of being amenable. amenably In an amenable manner. amenamevir An oxadiazole phenyl derivative, an antiherpes agent that does not have a nucleic acid-like structure. amenance Conduct, demeanor. amend To make better; improve. amendability The capability of being amended. amendable Capable of being amended. amendableness The state or quality of being amendable. amendation The result of making an amendment to a document etc; an amendment amendative Serving to amend or change; corrective. amendatory For the purpose of amending or correction. amende A monetary punishment; a fine. amended That has been modified from a previous form. amender One who amends. amendful Much improving. amendment An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices. Amendola A surname from Italian. amends Compensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation. amene Pleasant; agreeable. Amenia An unincorporated community in Piatt County, Illinois. amenities Synonym of pleasantries. amenitize To provide with amenities. amenity Pleasantness. Amenophis A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by several Egyptian pharaohs. amenorrhoea Absence of menstrual discharge. amenorrhoeal Relating to amenorrhoea. amenorrhoeic Pertaining to the suppression of menstruation other than during pregnancy amenous Pleasant, agreeable. amensal Relating to amensalism. amensalism A form of biological or ecological interaction or relationship in which one species is harmed or impeded and the other is unaffected. amensalistic Relating to amensalism amensh Equal; level. ament A catkin or similar inflorescence. amenta A surname. amentaceous Bearing, resembling, or consisting of an ament or aments. amental amentaceous amentia Mental impairment; state of being mentally handicapped. amential Relating to amentia amentiferous Bearing catkins. amentiform Shaped like a catkin.