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 diaphonically In a diaphonic manner. diaphonics The doctrine of refracted sound; diacoustics. diaphony A form of harmony in which the parts proceeded by parallel motion in fourths, fifths, and octaves. diaphorase Any of a group of flavoprotein enzymes that catalyze the reduction of cytochrome and other similar compounds diaphoresis The formation and excretion of sweat. diaphoretic Generating sweat or perspiration. diaphoretically In a diaphoretic manner. diaphorin A polyketide toxin produced by some bacteria that has cytostatic properties diaphorite A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing antimony, lead, silver, and sulfur. diaphote A supposed instrument designed for transmitting pictures by telegraph. It turned out the device was a hoax. diaphragm In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs. diaphragmal Of or relating to the diaphragm. diaphragmatic Of, pertaining to, or using a diaphragm. diaphragmatically By use of the diaphragm; in a diaphragmatic way diaphragmatitis Inflammation of the diaphragm. diaphragmic Which uses, or is located in or near, the diaphragm. diaphragmitis Inflammation of the diaphragm. diaphragmless Lacking a diaphragm diaphtherin A dental antiseptic derived from hydroxyquinoline and a phenolsulfonic acid diaphyseal Of or pertaining to diaphysis diaphysectomy excision of (part of) a diaphysis diaphysis The central shaft of any long bone. diaphysitis inflammation of the diaphysis diapie A diaper. diapir An intrusion of a ductile rock into an overburden. diapiric Of or relating to a diapir. diapirically As a diapir; in a diapiric fashion. diapirism The formation of diapirs; in particular, the situation where overlying sediments force lower sediments upward through the layers above. diaplacental Across or through the placenta diaplasis The setting of a fracture or dislocation. diaplastic Relating to diaplasis. diaplectic Formed into a glassy state by shock transformation without melting. diapnoic Midly increasing perspiration; mildly diaphoretic. diapocarotenoid Any dimer formed from two apocarotenoids diapolycopene An isomer of lycopene found in some bacteria. diaponeurosporene The apocarotenoid (4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,22-decaene diapophyseal Relating to a diapophysis diapophysial Relating to the diapophysis diapophysical Pertaining to a diapophysis. diapophysis The dorsal transverse process of a vertebra diapophytoene Synonym of dehydrosqualene. diaporthaceous Of or relating to the Diaporthaceae. diaporthalean Of or relating to the Diaporthales. diaporthin A phytotoxin 8-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxypropyl)-6-methoxyisochromen-1-one produced by Aspergillus and similar fungi diapositive An image suitable to overlay (superimpose) over another (as for example a gel for an overhead projector, a slide that complements another slide as a superimposition for it, or a digital virtual equivalent of these); its coloration is adjusted to contrast with the underlying image (for example, text may be white instead of black in areas where the background is dark). diapriid Any wasp in the family Diapriidae. diapsid Any of very many reptiles, of the subclass Diapsida, that have a pair of openings in the skull behind each eye diaptomid Any copepod of the family Diaptomidae. diapycnal At right angles to the local isopycnal surface diapyesis suppuration diapyetic Inducing or relating to suppuration, or diapyesis. diarch Either of the two rulers in a diarchy. diarchal Relating to, or pertaining to, diarchy or a diarchy system diarchic Of or relating to a diarchy or diarchal system. diarchical of or pertaining to a diarchy. diarchy Rule by two people. diarginate Any compound containing two arginate groups diarginine Two arginine moieties in a molecule diarial daily. diarian Relating to a diary; diarial. diarism The practice of writing a diary. diarist Someone who keeps a diary. diaristic Pertaining to diaries or diarists; in the style of a diary. diaristically In a diaristic way. diarization In voice recognition, the process of partitioning an input audio stream into homogeneous segments according to the speaker identity, so as to identify different speakers' turns in a conversation. diarize To record (events) in a diary. diarized Recorded in a diary. diaromatic Having two aromatic (typically benzene) rings Diarra A surname from Fula. diarrhea A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very soft or watery bowel movements. diarrheagenic That provokes diarrhea. diarrheagenicity The condition of being diarrheagenic diarrheal That causes, or is associated with diarrhea. diarrheic Having diarrhea; diarrheal. diarrheogenic That induces diarrhea diarrhetic Synonym of diarrheic. diarrhoeagenic UK standard spelling of diarrheagenic. diarrhoeal UK standard spelling of diarrheal. diarrhoeic UK standard spelling of diarrheic. diars A bidentate organoarsenic ligand with formula C₆H₄[As(CH₃)₂]₂, also known as 1,2-bis(dimethylarsino)benzene. diarsane The arsenic hydride As₂H₄, having a chain of two arsenic atoms diarsenate Any chemical compound containing two arsenate groups in each molecule or unit cell. diarsenic Two arsenic atoms in a molecule. diarsenide Any arsenide containing two atoms of arsenic per molecule diarsenite Any chemical compound containing two arsenite groups in each molecule or unit cell. diarsine any organic derivative of diarsane diarsinine Any six-membered aromatic heterocycle containing four carbon atoms, two arsenic atoms and three double bonds diarsole An unsaturated five-membered heterocycle having three carbon atoms, two arsenic atoms and two double bonds diarsonate Any compound that has two arsonate groups or anions diarthrodial free-moving diarthrophallid Any mite in the family Diarthrophallidae. diarthrosis A joint that can move freely in various planes diarthrotic Relating to diarthroses diarthrum Part of the vertebra of metatherians diary A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer. diaryl Two aryl groups in a compound diarylacetylene Any diaryl derivative of acetylene diarylamide An amide in which the nitrogen has two hydrogen atoms substituted by aryl groups. diarylamine A secondary amine having two aryl substituents diarylated modified by the addition of two aryl groups diarylation Any arylation reaction in which two aryl groups are added to a molecule diarylethene Any of a class of compounds, such as stilbene, that have aromatic groups bonded to each end of a carbon-carbon double bond. diarylethylamine Any of a particular class of dissociative anesthetic drugs. They typically contain two phenyl rings, an ethyl carbon chain, and a nitrogen atom. diarylheptanoid Any of a class of plant secondary metabolites consisting of two aromatic rings (aryl groups) joined by a heptane and having various substituents. diarylheterocyclic Describing a diaryl derivative of a heterocyclic compound diarylike Resembling or characteristic of a diary. diaryliodonium Any diaryl derivative of an iodonium ion diarylmaleimide Any diaryl derivative of maleimide diarylmethane Any diaryl derivative of methane diarylmethyl A univalent radical derived from a diarylmethane diarylmethylene Any diaryl derivative of a methylene radical Ar₂C= diarylpropionitrile A synthetic, non-steroidal, highly selective agonist of ERβ (estrogen receptor beta), used in scientific research. diarylpropylene Any diaryl derivative of propylene diarylpropyne Any diaryl derivative of propyne diarylquinoline A quinoline containing two aryl groups diarylrhodamine Any diaryl derivative of rhodamine diarylsulfone Any sulfone that has two aryl groups diarylthiazole Any diaryl derivative of a thiazole diaryltubercidin Any diaryl derivative of tubercidin. diasatyrion An aphrodisiac preparation of the ancients made with satyrion. diaschisis A sudden loss of function in a portion of the brain connected to but at a distance from a damaged area. diascia Any plant of the genus Diascia. diascope A projector used for projecting transparencies. diascopic Relating to diascopy. diascopy A test for blanchability performed by applying pressure with a finger or glass slide and observing color changes. diascord diascordium diascordium A medicine made from dried herbs, especially Teucrium scordium. diasebesten A soft, purgative electuary made from sebesten, used to treat various conditions. diaskeuasis The process of reviewing or revising a text. diaskeuast One who reviews or revises a text. diasone Synonym of sulfoxone. diaspidid Any of the armoured scale insects of the family Diaspididae. diaspora The dispersion of a group in a manner comparable to that of the Jews among the Gentiles after the Babylonian captivity (6th century BCE). diasporal Pertaining to a diaspora. diasporan Of or pertaining to a diaspora. diasporated Having formed a diaspora. diasporation The formation of a diaspora. diaspore A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites. diasporic Of, pertaining to, or containing diaspore diasporicity The state or quality of a diaspora; diasporic condition. diasporism Synonym of doikeyt. diasporist A supporter of diasporism (an ideology in contrast with Zionism which focuses on strengthening Jewish communities across the world). diasporite A kind of metamorphic rock that contains diaspore. diasporoid A member of a diaspora, especially one who neglects their homeland's culture. diasporous Synonym of diasporic (“relating to a diaspora”). diastalsis A form of peristalsis (as in the intestines) in which the wave of contraction is preceded by a period of inhibition diastaltic Of or pertaining to diastalsis. diastase Any one of a group of enzymes which catalyse the breakdown of starch into maltose; mostly amylases (α-amylase and β-amylase). diastasis A separation between two parts, such as separation of a bone, without fracture. diastataxis The state of not having a fifth secondary feather