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 apologer A teller of apologues. apologete An apologist. apologetic Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing. apologetical apologetic apologetically In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse. apologeticism An instance of the use of apologetics. apologeticness The quality of being apologetic. apologetics A systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrine. apologetism apologism apologia A written defense of a position or belief. apologian Apologist; one who makes an apologia. apological Relating to an apologue apologies A list of people unable to attend a meeting, typically presented as the first item on the agenda. apologism A defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone. apologist One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution. apologizable Capable of being apologized for. apologization Action of apologizing; apology. apologize To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends apologizing apologetic apologizingly apologetically apologue A short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects; a fable. apology An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry). Apolonia A barangay of Paranas, Samar, Philippines. Apolonio A surname from Spanish. apols Apologies. apolunar Of or relating to the apolune. apolune The point of an elliptical lunar orbit where the distance between the satellite and the Moon is at its maximum. apolysed Modified by apolysis apolysin An antipyretic related to phenacetin. apolysis The separation of the cuticula from the epidermis in arthropods and related groups. apolytic Relating to apolysis apolytikion A troparion chanted at Orthodox Christian worship services, summarizing the feast being celebrated that day. apomecometer An instrument for measuring the heights of buildings etc. apomedication The nonmedical use of a material (typically cannabis) that also has a medical use apomeiosis A suppressed, or imperfect meiosis apomeiotic Relating to apomeiosis apometalloprotein The form of a metalloprotein that lacks the coordinated metal atom apomict Any apomictic plant or organism. apomictic Of, pertaining to, or characterised by apomixis. apomictically By means of apomixis apomine Synonym of apomorphine. apomixis Plant reproduction without fertilization. apomnemiopsin The apoprotein of mnemiopsin apomnemonysis The quotation of an approved authority from memory: ad verecundiam. apomorph An organism existing in an evolutionary state that represents a morphological change as compared to a previous state. apomorphia apomorphine apomorphic Of a characteristic, distinguishing an organism or taxon from others that share the same ancestor. apomorphically In an apomorphic manner. apomorphine A crystalline morphine derivative that is a dopamine agonist, used as an emetic and is injected subcutaneously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₇NO₂·HCl·1/2H₂O to treat episodes of immobility associated with advanced Parkinson's disease. apomorphism The dual of a paramorphism apomorphous apomorphic apomorphy A derived characteristic of a clade. Any feature novel to a species and its descendants. apomucin The apoprotein of a mucin apomyoglobin A form of myoglobin that lacks a heme unit aponecrosis A form of apoptosis that is inhibited prior to completion aponecrotic Relating to aponecrosis aponeurectomy The excision of an aponeurosis aponeurology The study of aponeuroses aponeurosis A flattened pearly white fibrous membrane taking the place of a tendon that binds together and forms the terminations and attachments of muscles or connects them to other body parts like skin or bone. aponeurosporene A carotenoid that plays a role in the photosynthetic process of some bacteria. aponeurotic Of or pertaining to an aponeurosis. aponeurotically In an aponeurotic manner aponeurotomy dissection of aponeuroses apong An alcoholic drink of northeast India, made from fermented rice. aponia The absence of pain considered as a state of spiritual serenity aponigricon Apoapsis around a black hole. Aponit A barangay of San Carlos, Pangasinan, Philippines. aponogeton Any plant of the genus Aponogeton. aponogetonaceous Of or relating to the Aponogetonaceae. Aponte A surname. apoop On the poop; astern. Apop The Norwegian musical group Apoptygma Berzerk. Apopa A city in San Salvador department, El Salvador. apopain An enzyme that catalyzes the proteolytic degradation of PARP apopemptic Pertaining to departing; farewell, valedictory. apopetalous Having distinct or free petals. apophallation The biting off of the penis that occurs in some animals and molluscs during or after mating. apophanous Exhibiting or relating to apophany. apophantic Involving a declaration, statement, or proposition. apophasis An allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned. apophatic Pertaining to knowledge of God obtained through negation rather than positive assertions. apophatically In an apophatic way; using apophasis. apophatism A theory of approaching knowledge of God through negative rather than positive assertions. apophenia The perception of or belief in connectedness among unrelated phenomena. apophenic Of or relating to apophenia. Apophian Of or relating to Apophis. Apophis An evil snake-god who tries to devour the sun every night. apophlegmatic Designed to facilitate discharges of phlegm or mucus from the mouth or nostrils. apophlegmatism The action of apophlegmatics. apophonic Of, pertaining to or characterized by apophony. apophonically In an apophonic manner. apophony Modification of an internal vowel sound in a word or linguistic root, especially so as to establish a lexical distinction. apophyge A curvature found on the top or bottom of certain columns. apophyllite Any of several forms of a pale pink or green mineral being a mixed fluoride and silicate of potassium and calcium. apophyllous Having the perianth or other segments free, not united. apophysate Possessing an apophysis apophyse apophysis apophyseal Of or pertaining to an apophysis. apophysis A natural outgrowth, swelling or enlargement, usually of an organism; a protuberance on a bone. apophysitis Inflammation of an apophysis, a bony tubercle. apophyte Any native plant growing in disturbed land, such as in an abandoned field apophytochrome The apoprotein of a phytochrome Apopka A city in Orange County, Florida, United States. apoplasm The fluid in an apoplast apoplasmic Relating to apoplasm apoplast The space outside of a plant's plasma membrane through which water and soluble nutrients are transported across a tissue or organ apoplastic Of or pertaining to an apoplast apoplastically Via an apoplast apoplectic Of or relating to apoplexy. apoplectically In an apoplectic manner. apoplectiform Of or resembling apoplexy. apoplex To suffer a fit of apoplexy. apoplexed Affected with apoplexy. apoplexic Of, relating to, or showing the features of apoplexy. apoplexy Unconsciousness or incapacity resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke. apoposeidion Apoapsis around Neptune. apoprotein The polypeptide part of a conjugated protein; for example, an apolipoprotein plus a lipid particle yields a lipoprotein. apoptin A short, nonstructural viral protein encoded by Chicken anemia virus. apoptogen Any chemical substance that induces apoptosis. apoptogenic That produces apoptosis apoptogenicity The condition of being apoptogenic apoptolidin A macrolide that has some antitumour effects apoptose To cause the cell to undergo apoptosis, a process of programmed cell death. apoptosis A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which leads to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury. apoptosomal Relating to apoptosomes apoptosome A large ternary protein structure formed in the process of apoptosis. apoptotic Of or pertaining to apoptosis. apoptotically In an apoptotic manner; by the means of apoptosis. apoptozole The heat-shock protein inhibitor, 4-[[2-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4,5-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-imidazol-1-yl]methyl]-benzamide, that triggers apoptosis in some cancer cells apopylar Relating to an apopyle apopyle A pore through which water passes out of a radial canal or flagellated chamber of a sponge apoquinamine An alkaloid, C₁₉H₂₂N₂O, that is formed by dissolving quinamine in acid. aporeceptor A receptor that targets apoproteins or apolipoproteins aporematic Synonym of aporetic. aporematically In an aporematic manner. aporeme A form of dialectical argument that affirms two opposing ideas and thus seems to prove a contradiction. aporepressor A repressor that binds with a corepressor. aporesis Knowing perplexity, knowing the extent of one's wisdom. aporetic Tending to doubt. aporetical Tending to doubt. aporetically In an aporetic way. aporhynchous having a base that is not attached to the surrounding tissue. aporia An expression of deliberation with oneself regarding uncertainty or doubt as to how to proceed. aporic Of or pertaining to aporia aporically In an aporic manner; by means of aporia aporophobia The fear of poverty or poor people; antipathy toward them both. aporose imperforate; not porous. aporous Lacking pores; not porous. aporphine One of a class of quinoline alkaloids from which apomorphine can be derived. aporphinoid Related to aporphine.