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 anthrose The sugar amide N-[(2R,3S,4S,5R)-4,6-dihydroxy-5-methoxy-2-methyloxan-3-yl]-3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanamide anthrosol A soil that has been formed or heavily modified by long-term human activity, such as irrigation or disposal of organic waste. anthrostate A political unit that is defined by its population and ideas rather than geographical borders. anthrosylvan Of or pertaining to the relationship between humans and forest ecosystems. anthroturbation The disturbance of the soil and/or crust by human activity (mining etc) anthrozoological Relating to anthrozoology. anthrozoologist One who studies anthrozoology. anthrozoology The study of the interactions between humans and animals. anthryl Any of three isomeric univalent radicals derived from anthracene anthumous Published during the author's lifetime anthumously Before death. anthurid Any isopod of the family Anthuridae anthurium Any of several tropical American evergreen plants, of the genus Anthurium, grown for their ornamental leaves and spathes. anthuroid Any isopod of the superfamily Anthuroidea anthypophora A device in which the author poses an opposing argument, then immediately refutes it. anti Opposed to something. antiabolitionist One who opposed the abolition of slavery. antiabortifacient Preventing miscarriage. antiabortion Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion. antiabortionist One who is opposed to the practice of abortion, or to it being legal. antiabortive That prevents abortion antiabrasion Preventing abrasion. antiabsolutism opposition to absolutism antiabsolutist One who opposes absolutism. antiabuse Preventing or countering abuse. antiacademic Opposing what is academic. antiacarian That counters mites of the genus Acarus. antiacceleration Opposing academic acceleration. antiaccelerator A substance having an antagonistic effect against an accelerator. antiaccumulation Opposing or preventing accumulation (of financial capital, etc.). antiacetylated That makes an allergic response with an acetylated material antiacetylcholinesterase That inhibits acetylcholinesterase. antiacid Antacid. antiacne Serving to counteract acne. antiacridian That counters insects of the family Acrididae antiactin That binds to actin antiactivator That represses an activator antiactivist Opposing activism. antiadaptationist One who rejects adaptationism. antiaddiction Countering addiction. antiaddictive Countering addiction. antiadenocarcinoma Countering adenocarcinoma. antiadherence That prevents the adherence of bacteria to a surface. antiadhesion Preventing adhesion. antiadhesive Preventing adhesion. antiadiabatic That counters adiabatic processes antiadiaphorist One who opposes adiaphorism. antiadipocytic That counters the formation and development of adipocytes antiadipogenic That counters adipogenesis antiadipose That counters the formation of adipose tissue antiaditis tonsillitis antiadministration Opposing a particular administration antiadoption Opposing adoption. antiadrenergic preventing or counteracting the effects of adrenaline antiadulteration Opposing or countering adulteration. antiadultery Opposing adultery. antiadvertising Opposing or countering advertising. antiae The frontal points. antiaesthetic Opposing or rejecting what is aesthetic. antiagathic anti-aging antiageist Opposed to ageism. antiager An anti-aging cosmetic. antiagglomerant That prevents the agglomeration of small particles antiagglutinating Preventing agglutination. antiagglutinin Any substance, especially an antibody, that inhibits the action of an agglutinin antiaggregant That prevents the aggregation of platelets; antiplatelet. antiaggregating Preventing the aggregation of platelets. antiaggregation Prevention of the aggregation of platelets. antiaggregative That counters aggregation antiaggregatory Preventing the aggregation of platelets. antiaggressin A specific antibody preventing the action of an aggressin. antiaggression The lack or absence of aggression. antiaggressionist One who opposes aggression. antiaggressive Counteracting aggression. antiagnosticism Opposition to agnosticism. antiagrarian Opposed to the political interests of working farmers. antiagrarianism An antiagrarian policy or attitude. antiagreement Opposing an agreement. antiagricultural Opposing agriculture. antiagriculture Opposing agriculture. antiair Synonym of antiaircraft. antiaircrafter Synonym of antiaircraftsman. antiaircraftsman A man who operates anti-aircraft artillery. antiairport Opposing the construction of an airport. antialarmist Opposing or countering alarmism. antialbumid A compound formed from albumin by pancreatic and gastric digestion, convertible into antipeptone. antialbuminuric That counters albuminuria antialcohol Opposed to the drinking of alcohol. antialcoholic Opposed to the drinking of alcohol. antialcoholism Opposition to alcoholism. antialcoholist One who opposes the drinking of alcohol. antialdosterone That counters the effects of aldosterone antialdosteronic That counters aldosteronism antialexin Any material that counteracts the action of an alexin antialgae That inhibits the growth of algae. antialgal That inhibits the growth of algae antialgebra The algebra of antisets, antigroups, antirings etc. antialias To smooth using antialiasing. antialiasing any technique that reduces the appearance of jagged edges in digital images caused by high-contrast borders between pixels. antialien Opposing aliens or foreigners. antialienism Opposition to aliens or foreigners. antialigned Aligned in an opposite direction (especially of a magnetic domain). antialigning aligning in an opposite direction antialignment The alignment of two things in opposite directions antialkaline That counters alkalinity antiallergen Any antiallergenic substance. antiallergenic Countering allergic reactions. antiallergic That prevents, or relieves an allergy antiallergy Countering an allergy. antialliance Opposing an alliance. antiallodynic Countering allodynia. antialloside A particular steroid glycoside. antialopecia A substance which counters the effects of alopecia. antialtruism opposition to altruism antialtruistic opposed to altruism antiamarillic That counters yellow fever. antiamastigote That counters amastigotes antiamboceptor Any substance that counters an amboceptor antiambush Countering or preventing ambush. antiamendment Opposing an amendment. antiamnesic That counters amnesia. antiamnesty Opposing an amnesty. antiamoebic Serving to counter or eliminate amoebae. antiamphetamine Blocking or counteracting amphetamines. antiamusement Opposed to public entertainment venues such as amusement arcades and funfairs. antiamyloid Any substance that combats amyloid (protein deposits) antiamyloidogenic That counters the generation of amyloid and suppresses amyloidosis Antian Of or pertaining to Antes/Antae. antianabolic That inhibit anabolic functions (such as tissue formation) antianalgesia The ability of certain endogenous chemicals (notably cholecystokinin and neuropeptide Y) to counter the effects of exogenous analgesics (such as morphine) or endogenous pain-inhibiting neurotransmitters and modulators. antianaphylactic That counters anaphylaxis antianaphylaxis desensitization to antigens antianaplastic That counters the effect of anaplastic tumours antianarchic Opposing anarchy. antiandrogen Any substance that inhibits the release or the biological effects of an androgen. antiandrogenic That counters the effects of androgens antiandrogenicity The condition of being antiandrogenic antianemia Countering anemia. antianemic Preventing or countering anemia. antianesthetic reversing or reducing anesthesia antiangina antianginal. antianginal Any drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, a symptom of ischaemic heart disease. antiangiogenesis The prevention of angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels. antiangiogenetic Inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels. antiangiogenic That inhibits angiogenesis, including neoangiogenesis (especially when used to combat cancer). antiangiogenically In an antiangiogenic manner antiangiogenicity The condition of being antiangiogenic antianhedonic That counters anhedonia antianimal Designed to kill animals. antiannexation Opposing annexation.