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 ecosynthetic Relating to ecosynthesis. ecosystem A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit. ecosystematist A biologist whose speciality is ecosystems ecosystemic Of or pertaining to an ecosystem. ecosystemically In terms of an ecosystem. ecotage The commission of usually illegal acts of sabotage motivated by environmentalism. ecotarian A person who eats only foods that are produced in an environmentally friendly manner. ecotax green tax ecotaxation The imposition of green taxes. ecotaxis Migration of cells (especially lymphocytes) into tissues that have an appropriate environment ecotechnological Relating to ecotechnology. ecotechnologically In ecotechnological terms. ecotechnology Environmentally friendly technology; environmental remediation technology; either or both. ecotecture Architecture of an environmentally-friendly kind. ecotel ecohotel ecoterror ecoterrorism ecoterrorism Terrorism with an ecological motive, such as attacks against corporations perceived to be harming the natural environment. ecoterrorist One who engages in ecoterrorism. ecoteur A person who commits ecotage. ecotheologian One who studies ecotheology. ecotheological Of or relating to ecotheology. ecotheology Theological explorations of the connections between religion and the environment, especially with regard to environmental concerns. ecotheoretical Relating to ecotheory. ecotheorist One who studies ecotheory. ecotheory Theoretical explorations of the connections between humans and the environment; the theory of ecocriticism. ecotherapeutic Of or relating to ecotherapy. ecotherapeutics Ecological therapeutics, typically by means of herbal remedies, essential oils, etc. ecotherapist A therapist who practises ecotherapy. ecotherapy Exposure to nature and the outdoors as a form or component of psychotherapy. ecothiopate A long-acting anticholinesterase C₉H₂₃NO₃PS⁺ used especially to reduce intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma. ecothriller A thriller (suspenseful dramatic work) with an ecological theme. ecotin Any of a group of protease inhibitors present in Gram-negative bacteria ecotonal Relating to ecotones. ecotone A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems). ecotonic Relating to ecotones. ecotope An ecological habitat on the scale of individual organisms sharing space. Many ecotopes together, either adjacent or overlapping, make up an eco-region or larger unit. ecotopia Any ecologically ideal place or situation ecotopian Of or pertaining to ecotopia. ecotopic Relating to an ecotope. ecotopically By means of an ecotope ecotour A vacation tour or package that showcases ecology (wildlife, etc.) or is ecologically friendly. ecotouring Synonym of ecotourism. ecotourism Responsible (sustainable) travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy. ecotourist A participant in ecotourism. ecotouristic Relating to ecotourism. ecotown Any of a number of government-sponsored new towns which are intended to achieve exemplary standards of sustainability ecotoxic Exhibiting ecotoxicity. ecotoxicant That causes ecotoxicity ecotoxicity The potential for biological, chemical or physical stressors to affect ecosystems. ecotoxicogenomic Relating to ecotoxicogenomics. ecotoxicogenomics The study of the effects of ecology together with toxins on the genetic material of organisms ecotoxicological Relating to ecotoxicology ecotoxicologically With regard to ecotoxicology ecotoxicologist One who studies ecotoxicology. ecotoxicology The toxicology of a substance towards a wide range of organisms or towards an ecosystem; the study of ecotoxicity. ecotoxin Any substance that is toxic to an ecosystem. ecotravel recreational travel to natural areas in a way that supports the environment ecotraveller One who takes part in ecotravel. ecotrophology Study of food chains and ecosystems. ecotropic Of or pertaining to ecotropism ecotropism The tendency of a virus or bacterium to infect a small range of hosts ecotype A phenotype that is adapted to a specific environment. ecotypic Of or pertaining to an ecotype ecotypically As or relating to an ecotype. ecotypification The classification of ecotypes ecouvillon A brush used to abrade the interior of a cavity or a wound. ecovalence A measure of the interaction of a genotype and its environment ecovillager Someone living in an ecovillage ecowalk A walk, often guided, through a section of natural habitat; a walk that showcases the ecology of an area. ecowar A war waged on ecological or environmental grounds. ecowomanism A form of womanism placing particular importance on issues of climate and the environment. ecowomanist One whose beliefs accord with ecowomanism. Ecozoic Of or pertaining to the hypothesised Ecozoic era. ecozonal Relating to an ecozone, or ecozones in general. ecozone A large geographical region having a distinct biodiversity of flora and fauna. ecphonema interjection; ecphonesis ecphoneme An exclamation mark. ecphonesis The part of a service spoken in an audible tone. ecphonetic Of or relating to ecphonesis. ecphorable Able to be retrieved by the process of ecphoria. ecphoration The act of ecphoring. ecphore To activate a latent engram as part of memory retrieval. ecphoria A stage in memory retrieval in which a latent engram is activated ecphoric Relating to ecphoria ecphorization Synonym of ecphoration. ecphorize To ecphore. ecphory An automatic memory retrieval process engaged when a specific, proximal cue interacts with information stored in memory. The recovered product of that interaction can be the result of a strategic memory search, or it could act as fuel for subsequent strategic retrieval processes. ecphractic Serving to dissolve or clear viscous matter or secretions, and so remove obstructions ecranche A type of shield, used in jousting, which had an indentation or notch to hold the lance. ecranisation An adaptation of a book, story, or other form of written or graphic work into a film. ecraseur A surgical instrument intended to replace the knife in many operations, the parts operated on being severed by the crushing effect produced by the gradual tightening of a chain to avoid haemorrhage. ecrasite An explosive material which is unaffected by moisture, shock and fire, a mixture of ammonium cresylate with picric acid that is prepared from trinitrocresol. ecribellate Not cribellate. ecromeximab A chimeric monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment of malignant melanoma. ecru A beige colour. ecrustaceous Not crustaceous. ecstasis Synonym of paragoge. ecstasize To go into a state of ecstasy or rapture. ecstasy Intense pleasure. ecstatic Feeling or characterized by ecstasy. ecstatica A woman perceived to have a highly sensitive emotional state, or prone to quasi-mystical trances. ecstatical Synonym of ecstatic. ecstatically In an ecstatic manner. ecstaticity The quality or state of being ecstatic. ecstaticize To be ecstatic about something. ectad outward ectaheteromorph Any poneromorph ant of the subfamilies Ectatomminae or Heteroponerinae ectal Pertaining to, or situated near, the surface; outer. ectally In an ectal manner or direction. ectara A one-stringed musical instrument from India. ectasia Synonym of ectasis. Ectasian Of a geologic period within the Mesoproterozoic era from about 1400 to 1200 million years ago. ectasis The dilation or distention of a hollow or tubular part of the body, typically due to disease or injury. ectatic Of or relating to ectasia. ectatommine Any ant of the subfamily Ectatomminae ectaxonic Having the outer digits more strongly developed than the inner ones ectendomycorrhiza A form of ectomycorrhiza in which hyphae may also penetrate the plant cells ectendomycorrhizal Relating to or composed of ectendomycorrhiza. ecteniniid Any probainognathian cynodont of the family †Ecteniniidae ectental Relating to, or connected with, the two primitive germ layers, the ectoderm and endoderm. ectepicondylar Adjacent to, and above the outer condyle of the humerus ectepicondyle A process, on the outer side of the humerus, to which extensor muscles are attached ecteron The external layer of the skin and mucous membranes; epithelium; ecderon. ecteronic Relating to the ecteron. ectethmoid external to the ethmoid; prefrontal (situated in front of the frontal bone) ectexine Synonym of sexine. ecthesis An exposition or setting out; used by Aristotle in setting forth various proofs, though the nature of the process is disputed; perhaps simply writing out in letter notation. ecthetic Relating to ecthesis. ecthetically In terms of, or by means of, ecthesis. ecthlipsis The dropping out or suppression of a consonant from a word, with or without a vowel. ecthoreum The slender, hollow thread of a nettling cell or cnida. ecthronym A derogatory name used to describe an out-group; an ethnic slur. ecthyma A contagious ulcerative pyoderma of the skin, caused by bacteria. ecthymatous Relating to ecthymata ectinosomatid Any copepod in the family Ectinosomatidae. ectoanthropochory ectobiotic anthropochory ectoantigen Any antigen that is attached to the outside of a bacterium ectoaperture The softest part of a pollen grain where the layer of ectexine is thinest ectoapyrase Any extracellular apyrase ectoATPase A transmembrane form of ATPase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of extracellular ATP. ectobiid Any cockroach of the family Ectobiidae ectobiont Any organism fixed to the outside of the host's body ectobiotic living on the outside of the tissues of a host ectoblast The outer layer of the blastoderm; the ectoderm or epiblast. ectoblaster A fictional energy weapon designed to destroy or capture ghosts. ectoblastic Of or relating to the ectoblast. ectobronchium A dorsal branch of the avian mesobronchium or prolongation ectocanthion Synonym of exocanthion. ectocardia A congenital displacement of the heart ectocarpene A pheromone found in several species of brown algae (Phaeophyceae).