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 chronoinfusion infusion as part of chronotherapy chronoisotherm A temporal isotherm chronoisothermal Relating to a chronoisotherm chronokinesis The ability to manipulate the flow of time. chronolatry The worship of time. chronolect A specific variety of a language at a given time in its history of development. chronolectal Relating to chronolects. chronolocate To provide a timestamp to an event or a recording thereof. chronologer A chronologist. chronologic Synonym of chronological. chronological Relating to time, or units of time. chronologically In a chronological manner; with reference to time. chronologicity The state of being in a chronological order. chronologist A person skilled in chronology. chronologize To establish an order of events based on the time of their occurrence. chronology The science of determining the order in which events occurred. chronomancer One who specializes in magic involving time, for example manipulating time or divining the future. chronomancy The divination of the best time to do something, or the determination of lucky and unlucky days. chronomantic Relating to chronomancy chronomedical Relating to chronomedicine chronomedicine The subdiscipline of medicine as it relates to chronobiology and biological clocks. chronomentrophobia The fear of timepieces. chronometabolic Of or pertaining to chronometabolism. chronometabolism Any metabolism that is time-dependent, especially because of circadian rhythms chronometer A device for measuring time, particularly a precision mechanism for measuring time of day. chronometric Of or related to chronometers, clocks and other timekeeping devices. chronometrical Synonym of chronometric. chronometrically In a chronometric way, following the principles of chronometry. chronometrics Synonym of horology: the study of time measurement. chronometrist An expert in chronometry. chronometry Synonym of horology: the study of time, particularly the science, art, and technology of time measurement. chronomodulated Varied systematically over time chronomodulation The modulation of a circadian rhythm chronon A hypothetical quantum or particle of time. chrononaut A time-traveller. chrononic Of or relating to chronons. chrononomy The measurement of time, and the naming of time intervals chrononormativity the use of time to organize individuals toward maximum productivity; for example, the appropriate time range to start working, have children, or to retire. chrononutrition Aspects of nutrition that are influenced by the circadian rhythm chrononym A term for a specific period of time, such as "summer" or "week." chronopathic Relating to chronopathy chronopathically In a chronopathic manner chronopathogenesis The chronology of a pathogenesis chronopathy An inability to manage ones time or to comply with schedules chronophage Something that wastes time. chronophagous Time-consuming. chronophagy The act or habit of someone or something being time-consuming. chronopharmacodynamic Relating to chronopharmacodynamics. chronopharmacodynamics The study of how the effects of drugs are modified based on the time at which they are administered. chronopharmacokinetic Relating to chronopharmacokinetics. chronopharmacokinetics The study of how the absorption, metabolism and elimination of drugs relates to the time at which they are administered. chronopharmacological Relating to chronopharmacology chronopharmacology The branch of pharmacology concerned with the interaction of drugs and biorhythms chronopharmacotherapy pharmacotherapy applied in a circadian schedule chronopher An instrument that transmits the correct time to other distant clocks by means of electricity. It was used in the United Kingdom in the 19th century, but was obsolete by the turn of the 20th century. chronophile A person who takes an interest in time. chronophilia Primary or exclusive sexual attraction toward members of a specific age group, as with paedophilia or gerontophilia. chronophilic Taking an interest in time. chronophin A serine protein phosphatase that regulates cofilin-dependent actin dynamics chronophobia Fear of the passing of time, or more generally of time itself. chronophobic Pertaining to chronophobia. chronophotograph A single photographic frame in chronophotography. chronophotographic Of or relating to chronophotography. chronophotography An antique photographic technique from the Victorian era which captures movement in several frames of print. chronophysiological Relating to chronophysiology. chronophysiology The study of the cyclic variations and rhythmicity in physiological processes in the body chronoportation Any of many (mostly hypothetical or fictional) processes of moving matter from one temporal (and possibly spatial) point to another, generally instantaneously. chronopotentiogram A graph of electrical potential (voltage) versus time, typically at constant current chronopotentiometric Relating to chronopotentiometry chronopotentiometry A form of electroanalysis in which the rate of change of potential at an electrode is measured at constant current chronopsychological Relating to chronopsychology. chronopsychology The study of the psychological effects of human circadian rhythms and related topics chronopsychophysiological Relating to chronopsychophysiology chronopsychophysiology The study of the effects of biological timing on psychological and physiological processes chronos A steady, quantifiable beat or rhythm; measured or objective time. chronoscope A highly accurate timekeeping device, an extremely precise chronometer. chronoscopic Of or relating to a chronoscope or chronoscopy. chronoscopically In a chronoscopic way. chronoscopy The measurement and study of extremely small time intervals by means of a chronoscope. chronosemic In which the length of a time interval has significance in itself chronosequence A sequence of different soils or biomass formed at different times chronosocial Relating to society in a particular time period chronosome A sedimentary rock unit defined by planes of simultaneous deposition. chronospatial Synonym of spatiotemporal. chronospecies A group of one or more species derived from a sequential development pattern which involves continual and uniform changes from an extinct ancestral form on an evolutionary scale. chronostasis A visual illusion in which a regular movement seems to pause the first time it is observed. chronostatic Relating to chronostasis chronostich A chronogram having the form of a stich. chronostratigraphic Of, pertaining to, or derived using chronostratigraphy. chronostratigraphically In terms of, or by means of, chronostratigraphy. chronostratigraphy The interpretation of geologic history by means of the determination of the ages, and time sequence of rock strata. chronosystem A pattern of events and transitions over the course of a person's life. chronosystemic Relating to chronosystems. chronotaraxis A distorted perception of time chronotaxis A list or table, sorted in chronological order, of people who held an office. Mostly used for the succession of bishops. chronotherapeutic Of or pertaining to chronotherapeutics or chronotherapy chronotherapeutics Any of several forms of therapy that is administered in phase with a person's biological clock chronotherapy Any therapy based on the circadian rhythm or other cyclical schedule. chronothermal Pertaining to both time and temperature chronothermometer A clock, the speed of whose movement may be used to estimate temperature chronotolerance chronic (extending over time) tolerance (to medication, especially radiotherapy) chronotope The representation, in language, of a particular time and space. chronotopic Of or pertaining to a specific time and place. chronotopically In a chronotopic manner chronotopicity The quality of being chronotopic. chronotopographic Relating to changes in topography over time chronotoxic toxic as a result of interference with a biorhythm chronotoxicity The condition of being chronotoxic chronotoxicology The study of the interactions between toxic substances and biorhythms chronotrope Any chronotropic drug. chronotropic Of, relating to, or affecting the rate of muscular contraction, especially of the heart. chronotropically In a chronotropic manner chronotropism Modification of the regularity of a periodical movement, such as the heart's action chronotropy Synonym of chronotropism. chronotype The natural disposition of a person to be more alert or lethargic at different times in the day (especially either in the morning or the evening), depending on a variety of factors associated with circadian rhythms. chronotypic Relating to chronotypes chronotypology The characterization and analysis of chronotypes chronourbanism An approach to the design of urban space that attempts to minimize travel times. chronovisor A hypothetical machine that is able to see past and future events. chronozonal Of or relating to a chronozone. chronozone A group of strata formed during the same chron of geologic time chroococcaceous Of or relating to the Chroococcaceae. chroococcoid Any blue-green alga of the family Chroococcaceae chroolepoid Resembling the alga genus Chroolepis. chroot To change the apparent root directory for a running process, affecting whether or not it can access certain files etc. Chrostowski A surname from Polish. chrotta Synonym of crwth. Chrudim A town in the Czech Republic, in eastern Bohemia chrusciki angel wings, a type of Polish pastry chrysalid Of or relating to a chrysalis. chrysaline Relating to a chrysalis. chrysalis A butterfly pupa or the pupal stage of the butterfly lifestyle; (originally) any pupal stage of any insect wherein the pupa is largely inactive and takes no food. chrysalised Encased in a chrysalis or as if in a chrysalis. chrysalism A state of transition or development. chrysaloid Resembling a chrysalis. chrysamine Any of a group of quinoid derivatives of a phenylhydrazine (typically (3E)-3-[[4-[4-[(2E)-2-(3-carboxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)hydrazinyl]phenyl]phenyl]hydrazinylidene]-6-oxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1-carboxylic acid); any yellow azo dye derived from such a compound chrysandroside Any of a group of glycosides found in the roots of Gordonia chrysandra. chrysaniline A yellow substance obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of rosaniline, once used to dye silk a golden-yellow colour. chrysanthema A female given name of rare usage. chrysanthemate Any salt or ester of chrysanthemic acid chrysanthemaxanthin A particular carotenoid. chrysanthemic Relating to chrysanthemic acid or its derivatives chrysanthemin An anthocyanin, the 3-glucoside of cyanidin, found in various plants and fruits including peaches and lychees. chrysanthemoid Any plant of the genus Chrysanthemoides chrysanthemol The cyclopropane alcohol 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylpropenyl)cyclopropanemethanol chrysanthemoyl The univalent radical derived from chrysanthemic acid by loss of the hydroxy group chrysanthemum Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads. chrysanthemumed Adorned with chrysanthemums. chrysanthemumlike Resembling or characteristic of a chrysanthemum. chrysanthemyl The univalent radical derived from chrysanthemol