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 ammosexual A person obsessed with owning guns; a zealous supporter of the right to bear arms. ammotrechid Any solifugid in the family Ammotrechidae. ammoxenid Any spider in the family Ammoxenidae. ammoxidation The reaction of ammonia and oxygen with any of several classes of organic compound ammunition Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc. ammunitional Of or relating to ammunition. ammunitionless Without ammunition. ammunitionlike Resembling ammunition. ammy An Amstrad CPC computer. amnesia Loss of memory; forgetfulness. amnesiac A person who suffers from amnesia. amnesic Of, pertaining to, affected by, or causing amnesia. amnesically Synonym of amnestically: in an amnesic way: in an amnestic way. amnesiogenic That produces amnesia amnestiable Capable or worthy of being granted amnesty. amnestic Synonym of amnesic (adjective). amnestically In an amnestic way. amnestied That has been given amnesty; whose past offences have been forgiven. amnesty Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion. amnicolid Any snail in the family Amnicolidae. amnicolist One who dwells by a river. amnicolous That lives by a river. Amnicon A town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. amnihook A baton with a slightly hooked end, used to perform amniotomy. amnio amniocentesis amnioallantoic amniotic and allantoic amnioblast Any of the cells of the amniotic membrane. amniocardiac Relating to the amnion and the heart amniocele A herniation of the amnion through a uterine defect amniocentesis A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid. amniochorial Relating to the amnion and the chorion amniochorion The amnion and chorion considered as a single unit. amniochorionic Synonym of amniochorial. amniocyte Any fetal cell floating freely in the amniotic fluid amniocytic Relating to amniocytes. amniodrainage The removal of amniotic fluid in order to treat a fetal disorder. amnioexchange The removal, dilution or replacement of amniotic fluid. amniogenesis The formation and development of the amnion amniogenic Relating to amniogenesis amniographic Relating to amniography amniography The radiography of the amnion (and fetus), normally after injection of a radiopaque substance. amnioinfusion A method of thinning thick meconium that has passed into the amniotic fluid. amniomancy Divination based on the characteristics of the amniotic sac at childbirth. amnion The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended. amnionectomy excision of an amnion amnionitis inflammation of the amnion amnionless That lacks an amnion amnioreduction The removal of excess amniotic fluid. amniorrhexis A rupture of the amniotic sac during pregnancy. amnios amnion amnioscope A form of endoscope used to examine the amniotic cavity and its foetus. amnioscopy Examination of a foetus and the amniotic fluid in the lowest part of the amniotic sac using an amnioscope introduced through the cervical canal. amnioserosa An epithelium at the dorsal midline of the blastoderm embryo of some insects amnioserosal Relating to, or having an amnioserosa amniote Any of the Amniota group of vertebrates having an amnion during the development of the embryo; mammals, birds and reptiles. amniotic Pertaining to the amnion. amniotically In an amniotic manner. amniotitis inflammation of the amnion amniotomy An artificial rupture of membranes to induce or accelerate labour. Amnok Synonym of Yalu: the Korean-derived name. Amo A surname. Amoah A surname. Amoako A surname from Akan. amobarbital A barbiturate administered especially in the form of its sodium salt C₁₁H₁₇N₂NaO₃ as a hypnotic and sedative; and as a supposed truth serum. amober In Wales, a maiden-fee paid to a lord on the marriage of a maiden in his manor. amocarzine An anthelminthic drug. amodal Not modal (in any sense) amodally In an amodal manner Amodeo A surname. amodiaquine An aminoquinoline compound, related to chloroquine, used as an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent. Amodio A surname. amoeba A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia. amoebaeum A poem in which people are represented speaking alternately. amoebal Relating to amoebas amoebalike Having the characteristics of an amoeba. amoebapore Any of a group of small amphipathic membranolytic proteins present in Entamoeba amoebean Describing a form of prosody (amoebaeum) featuring alternating responses. amoebian One of the amoebae. amoebiasis Disease associated with the presence of amoebas. amoebic Relating to, or caused by an amoeba. amoebicidal Relating to substances which could destroy amoebae. amoebid Any member of the family Amoebidae of certain amoebas. amoebiosis Any disease caused by the presence of an amoeba or other protozoan amoebocyte Any cell that has the form or motion of an amoeba. amoebocytic Relating to, or composed of, amoebocytes. amoeboflagellate Any small, colourless protist of the phylum Amoeboflagellata (now called Schizopyrenida) amoeboid Resembling or characteristic of an amoeba, particularly in having amoeboid movement. amoeboidally In an amoeboidal manner amoebophobia The fear of amoebas. amoebosis Disease associated with the presence of amoebas. amoebostome A sucker-like structure found on Naegleria fowleri amoebae. amoebozoan Any protozoa of the kingdom (or phylum) Amoebozoa amoebozoon Any organism of the phylum Amoebozoa Amoeiro A municipality of Ourense, Galicia, Spain. Amofah A surname. amogastrin A diagnostic reagent. amogus A crewmate or impostor character from the video game Among Us. amok Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous. amokoscisia A sexual frenzy accompanied by a desire to mutilate women. amokura Synonym of red-tailed tropicbird. amol once, formerly, back in the day, once upon a time amole Any of various parts of the Agave (or similar) plants, when used as soap. amolilla The plant Agave bulliana. amolish To remove forcibly. amolition A putting away; a forcible removal; the act of amolishing. amollishment Softening; mollification; appeasing; mitigation. Amom A Meitei surname from Manipuri amomum Any of several spices of genus Amomum, family Zingiberaceae, including cardamom. Amona A former Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, abandoned in 2017. amonafide A topoisomerase inhibitor being studied as a possible cancer treatment. among Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things). amongst Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst. amonoclonal Not monoclonal amontillado A pale, dry sherry from Montilla. Amoore A surname. amopyroquine An antimalarial drug. amor An asteroid that orbits between the orbits of Earth and Mars. Amora Any of the Jewish scholars of about 200 to 500 CE who orally transmitted the teachings of the Mishna. Amoraic Of or relating to the Amoraim. amoral Done without consideration for morality or immorality. amoralism doctrine which advocates absence of, or indifference towards any morality. amoralist One who practises or who advocates amoralism. amoralistic Of or relating to amoralism. amorality Lack or absence of morality. amoralization The process of making amoral. amoralize To make amoral. amorally In an amoral manner; without morals. amorance The condition of being in love. amorce A hint about the future; an instance of foreshadowing. amoret An amorous girl or woman; a wanton. amoretto A cupid or putto (representation of a naked baby or small child, often with wings). amorevolous affectionate; loving. amorfrutin Any of a class of isoprenoid-substituted benzoic acid derivatives found in Amorpha fruticosa. Amorgos An island of the Cyclades, Greece. Amorim A surname. amorino A cupid (a putto, commonly with bow and arrow, representing love). amorist Someone who is in love. amoristic Pertaining or devoted to love; amatory. Amorite A member of an ancient Semitic people who lived to the west of the Euphrates. Amoritic Of or pertaining to the Amorites or their language. Amoritish Amoritic amornings In the mornings. amorolfine A broad-spectrum allylamine antifungal drug. amorosa A wanton woman; a courtesan. amorosity The state or quality of being amorous; amorousness. amoroso A male lover. amorous Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment. amorously In an amorous or loving manner. amorousness The state or quality of being amorous. amorph a null mutation.