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 ectostosis A process of bone formation in which ossification takes place in the perichondrium and either surrounds or gradually replaces the cartilage. ectostylid A stylid between the protoconid and the hypoconid, in the hypoflexid. ectosurgical Relating to surgery to correct ectopia ectosylvian Outside the lateral sulcus of the brain ectosymbiont A partner in a symbiotic relationship that remains on the surface of its host or occupies a body cavity ectosymbiontic Relating to ectosymbionts ectosymbiosis A form of symbiosis in which a partner (the ectosymbiont) remains on the surface of its host ectosymbiotic Of or pertaining to ectosymbiosis or an ectosymbiont. ectoteloblast ectodermal teloblast ectotherm A cold-blooded animal: one, such as an amphibian, fish, reptile, or arthropod, which has a limited ability to regulate its body temperature and whose body temperature thus depends on the ambient temperature. ectothermal Synonym of ectothermic. ectothermic Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature. ectothermically In an ectothermic way. ectothermy The condition of being ectothermic or cold-blooded; the maintenance of body temperature using external heat. ectothrix A sheath of conidia, on the outside of a hair, caused by a parasitic fungus ectotroph Any ectotrophic organism. ectotrophic That obtains nourishment from outside of its host ectotrophically In an ectotrophic manner. ectotunica The external functional layer of a bitunicate ascus. ectoturbinate Any of a series of papyraceous bones in the nasal cavity which are interleaved with endoturbinates. ectotympanic A bone that suspends the eardrum. (tympanum) ectoventral outside and ventral ectozoan Synonym of ectozoon. ectozoic epizoic ectozoochorous Relating to dispersal of seeds via the skin or fur of animals ectozoochory seed dispersal via the fur or skin of animals ectozoon An epizoon. ectrichodiine Any assassin bug of the subfamily Ectrichodiinae ectrodactylia Synonym of ectrodactyly. ectrodactylism Synonym of ectrodactyly. ectrodactylous Exhibiting ectrodactyly. ectrodactyly The deficiency or absence of one or more central digits of the hand or foot. ectromelia A congenital defect resulting in the lack of one or more of the limbs. ectromelian Exhibiting or relating to ectromelia. ectromelic Exhibiting or relating to ectromelia. ectromelus A person who has ectromelia. ectropic Relating to ectropy. ectropion A condition of loose eyelids, characterized by the turning outward of the lower eyelid. ectropionize To put into a condition of ectropion. ectropium ectropion ectropy The overall increase in the organization of a system ectrosyndactyly Syndactyly associated with a diminished number of digits. ectrotic That tends to prevent the development of something, especially a disease. ectylurea A sedative and hypnotic drug. ectypal Copied, as contrasted with an archetypal original. ectype An impression (in wax, clay, &c.) of a seal or medal. ectypography A method of etching, invented in the 19th century, in which the design on the plate is produced in relief. ecu The European Currency Unit (symbol ₠), a currency used in the European Community before the euro. Ecuador A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Ecuador. Capital: Quito. Ecuadorian A person from Ecuador or of Ecuadorian descent. Ecuadorianism A word, usage, or linguistic feature particular to Ecuadorian Spanish or English Ecuadorianness The quality or characteristic of being Ecuadorian. eculizumab A monoclonal antibody directed against the complement protein C5. ecumaniac A person of excessively ecumenical views. ecumene All known inhabited and civilized areas of the world. ecumenic Ecumenical. ecumenical Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious. ecumenicalism The belief that there should be better understanding and closer co-operation between different denominations in the Christian Church; usually, synonym of ecumenism. ecumenicality The quality of being ecumenical. ecumenically In an ecumenical manner; from or by the Christian religion. ecumenicism Synonym of ecumenism. ecumenicist A person who advocates Christian ecumenicity. ecumenicity A tendency towards co-operation with other denominations; ecumenism. ecumenics ecumenical studies ecumenism Ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement. ecumenist Supporting, or in accord with, ecumenism ecumenopolis The largest theoretical human settlement, a planetwide conurbation. ecumenopolitan Of or characteristic of the Ecumenopolis. ecurie A stable. ecycle To recycle or re-use electronic or electrical waste. eczema Synonym of atopic dermatitis. eczemalike Resembling or characteristic of eczema. eczematic Of or pertaining to eczemata. eczematiform That resembles eczema. eczematization The formation of eczema at the location of an existing condition eczematogen Any substance that causes eczema. eczematogenic Causing eczema. eczematoid Resembling eczema. eczematous Of, pertaining to or afflicted with eczema eczemic Relating to eczema. ed edition EDA A female given name from Old English. edacious Having an insatiable appetite; voracious; ravenous; piggish. edaciously In an edacious manner. edaciousness The quality of state of being edacious edacity The state of being edacious; huge capacity for eating; greediness; voracity; rapacity. edah A Jewish community. Edalati A surname from Persian. Edale A village and civil parish in High Peak borough, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK1285). Edam A town in Edam-Volendam municipality, North Holland, Netherlands. edamame Fresh green soybeans boiled as a vegetable. EDANA A female given name. edaphic Relating to, or determined by, conditions of the soil, especially as it relates to biological systems. edaphically In terms of soil conditions. edaphics Soil conditions as they relate to the growth of living organisms. edaphism edaphology edaphoclimatic Relating to edaphology and climate edaphoecological Relating to soils and the ecosystems within them edaphologic of or pertaining to edaphology edaphological of or pertaining to edaphology edaphologist A scientist involved in edaphology. edaphology The ecological relationship of soil with plants, and land cultivation practices. edaphon The entirety of lifeforms found in soil. edaphophilic that allocates more biomass to extraradical hyphae than to intraradical hyphae. edaphophyte any plant that grows with its roots in the soil and shoots in the air edaphosaur Any edaphosaurid of the genus †Edaphosaurus edaphosaurid Any member of the genus Edaphosaurus of prehistoric reptiles with a dorsal sail. edaphosaurus Any of several synapsids of the genus Edaphosaurus, from the Carboniferous and Permian periods, that had a distinctive dorsal sail or crest. edaravone A neuroprotective agent used to aid neurological recovery following acute brain ischemia and subsequent cerebral infarction. edathamil Synonym of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. edatrexate A particular dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor. Edberg A surname from Swedish. Edblad A surname from Swedish. edblr A Tumblr community for those with eating disorders. EDC To carry every day; to carry daily. Edda A collection of Old Norse poems and tales from two medieval manuscripts found in Iceland. edder A long flexible stick, rod or other piece of wood worked into the top of hedge stakes, to bind them together. Edderton A village in Easter Ross, Highland council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NH7184). eddic Of or pertaining to the Edda (collection of Old Norse literature). Eddie A member of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. Eddinger A surname. Eddington A village in Hungerford parish, West Berkshire district, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom (OS grid ref SU3469). Eddingtonian Of or relating to Arthur Eddington (1882–1944), English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician. eddish An aftergrowth of grass (or other plants) which grows after it has been mowed; also, a field of such growth. Eddison A surname. Eddleman A surname. Eddleston A village in the Scottish Borders council area, Scotland, historically in Peeblesshire (OS grid ref NT2447). eddo A plant (Colocasia esculenta, but often identified as Colocasia antiquorum, among numerous other synonyms), which is usually considered a variety of C. esculenta, with edible starchy tubers. eddress An electronic address; in particular, an e-mail address. eddy A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current. eddying The motion of an eddy. eddylike Resembling an eddy. eddyline The outline of an eddy, where it joins the main current. Eddystone A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Eddyville A ghost town in Humboldt County, California, United States. Ede A city in Gelderland province, Netherlands. edeine A polypeptide antibiotic, produced by Brevibacillus brevis (syn. Bacillus brevis), that inhibits initiation of polyphenylalanine Edekiri Belonging or relating to a group of languages spoken in a band across Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. Edelen A surname. edelfosine A synthetic alkyl-lysophospholipid with antineoplastic effects. Edeline A female given name from the Germanic languages, of rare usage, variant of Adeline. Edelman A surname from German. Edelmanian Of or relating to Lee Edelman (born 1953), scholar of modern poetry and queer theory. Edelmann A surname from German. Edelschild A surname from German. Edelson A surname. Edelstein A surname from German. edelweiss A European perennial alpine plant (Leontopodium alpinum), with downy leaves and small white flower heads in a dense cluster. edema An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity. edemagenic That leads to edema