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 macrolinguistic Pertaining to macrolinguistics. macrolinguistics The study of language (rather than individual languages). macrolipase A macroenzyme form of a lipase, such as the macromolecular pancreatic lipase sometimes (but not always) correlated with acute pancreatitis or celiac disease. macrolipasemia The presence of macrolipases in the blood; when clinically detected, macrolipasemia has usually produced hyperlipasemia because renal clearance does not handle the macromolecules of enzyme in the same way that it would handle normal-sized enzyme molecules. macrolipophagy macroautophagy of lipid-containing tissue macrolith A relatively large stone age tool, typically made from a flint nodule macrolithic Relating to a macrolith macrolobulated Having unusually large lobules macrolocation A region or area that contains smaller sites or locations (microlocations). macrological Relating to, or exhibiting macrology macrologistical Relating to logistics at the national, or supranational level. macrology verbose meaningless talk macrolone Any of a family of macrolide antibiotics derived from azithromycin macromagnitude A macroscopic magnitude macromammal Any relatively large mammal macromammalian Relating to macromammals macromanage To manage using macro-management. macromanagement The day-to-day management of macroprojects that are completed and operational. macromania A mania characterized by the delusion that objects are larger than they really are; or that one's own body or body parts are much larger than they are. macromarketing The use of marketing strategies that focus on large markets (macrosegments) rather than individual consumers etc. macromastia Abnormal enlargement of the breast. macromastic Unusually large. macromeander A large river meander. macroMEC A relatively large MEC (as opposed to a microMEC) macromechanical Describing relatively large-scale mechanical processes macromegakaryocyte An abnormally big megakaryocyte. macromelanophore A relatively large melanophore (up to 300–500 µm) macromelanosomal Relating to macromelanosomes macromelanosome A relatively large melanosome macromelia The condition of having unusually large limbs. macromer A macromonomer. macromere A large blastomere. macromeric Of or relating to a macromere. macromerite Any rock whose grains are large enough to be visible to the naked eye macromeritic Relating to or composed of a macromerite. macrometabolic Of or pertaining to macrometabolism macrometabolism All the large-scale metabolic processes, cycles etc. macrometastasis A relatively large metastasis macrometastatic Relating to macrometastasis macrometeorology The study of the large-scale behaviour of the atmosphere macrometer An instrument for determining the size or distance of remote terrestrial objects by means of two reflectors mounted on a common sextant. macromethod A method of analysis that requires a relatively large sample macrometric Relating to relatively large measurements macromiid Any dragonfly of the family Macromiidae. macromineral Any mineral (element or inorganic compound) that the body needs in relatively large amounts macromixing Large-scale mixing, caused by mechanical stirring macromobility The ability of a mobile phone to move between different networks while in use macromodel A macroscale model. macromolar An unusually large molar (tooth), often fused to a neighbouring tooth macromolecular Of or relating to a macromolecule macromolecularly In a macromolecular manner; by means of macromolecules. macromolecule A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins). macromoment A broad, high-level episode or turning point in a process, experience, or narrative. macromonomer Any polymer or oligomer that has a functional group that can take part in further polymerization. macromonomeric Of or pertaining to macromonomers. macromorphological Of or pertaining to macromorphology. macromorphologically In terms of macromorphology. macromorphology The gross structures or morphology of an organism, mineral, or soil component visible with the unaided eye or at very low levels of magnification. macromosaic A rock composed of a mosaic of relatively large pieces of a mineral, typically quartz macromoth A relatively large moth. macromulticycle Any multicyclic macrocycle macromutation A large-scale mutation. macromutational Relating to macromutation. macromutationism The belief that evolution occurs through macromutations. macromutationist One who adopts the theory of macromutationism. macromycete Synonym of macrofungus. macromyelon Synonym of medulla oblongata. macromyelonal Relating to the macromyelon. macron A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. macronarian Any sauropod dinosaur of the clade Macronaria macronation An internationally recognised country, as opposed to a micronation; a sovereign state, especially a member or observer state of the United Nations. macronational Of or relating to a macronation. macronationality The state or quality of being macronational; macronationalism. macronationally In a macronational manner or context. macroned Marked with a macron; bearing a macron. macronematous Having larger than normal conidiogenous cells Macronesia The island of Australia and nearby islands, variously including New Guinea and New Zealand. Macronesian Of or pertaining to Macronesia. macroneurological Relating to the study of macrofeatures of the brain. Macronian Of or pertaining to Emmanuel Macron, French politician and president of France (2017-present) macroniche A relatively large niche Macronism The political doctrine of Emmanuel Macron. Macronist A supporter of Emmanuel Macron. Macronite A supporter of Emmanuel Macron, French politician and president of France (2017-present) macronized Marked with a macron. macronless Without macrons. macronode A relatively large-scale node macronodular Relating to, or characterised by, macronodules. macronodule A relatively large nodule. macronova Synonym of kilonova. macronuclear Of or pertaining to a macronucleus. macronucleate Having or relating to a macronucleus. macronucleus The larger of the two nuclei present in ciliate protozoans; it controls the nonreproductive functions of the cell. macronutrient Any of the elements required in large amounts by all living things. macronutrition The science of macronutrients. macronutritional Relating to macronutrients macronym An acronym having a letter that stands for another acronym. macronympha Elongated labia, a feature of certain Khoikhoi and other African women who develop, naturally or though artificial stretching, relatively elongated labia minora. macronyssid Any mite in the family Macronyssidae. Macroom A market town in western County Cork, Ireland (Irish grid ref W 3472). macroorchidism The condition of having abnormally large testes macroorganism Any organism that can be seen with the naked eye (or with a simple lens). macropain Proteasome endopeptidase complex macropaleontological Relating to macropaleontology. macropaleontology The study of large-scale fossils and evolution. macropalpebral Describing a relatively large-scale palpebral feature macroparadigm A macroscale paradigm. macroparadigmatic Relating to a macroparadigm. macroparameter Any relatively large parameter macroparametric Relating to macroparameters. macroparasite Any parasite that is visible to the naked eye macroparasitic Of or pertaining to macroparasites. macroparticle A macroscopic particle macroparticulate Composed of macroparticles macropartisanship The shifts in political party affiliation related to presidential popularity and political events such as wars or scandals. macropatch A patch clamp that operates on a group of cells macropathological Relating to macropathology. macropathology The gross anatomical changes caused by a disease macropattern A macroscale pattern. macropatterned Exhibiting a macroscale pattern. macropatterning The presence of a macroscale pattern. macropedia An encyclopaedia containing a comprehensive or unabridged amount of information. macropellet A relatively large pellet macropenis An abnormally large penis. macroperforate Having relatively large perforations macroperspective A macroscale perspective or viewpoint. macropetalichthyid Any placoderm in the family Macropetalichthyidae. macropetalous Having long or large petals. macropexophagy The macroautophagy of peroxisomes macrophagal Relating to macrophages macrophage A white blood cell that phagocytizes necrotic cell debris and foreign material, including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. It presents foreign antigens on MHC II to lymphocytes. Part of the innate immune system. macrophagelike Similar to, or characteristic of a macrophage macrophagic Of or pertaining to macrophages macrophagocyte Synonym of macrophage. macrophagocytic Relating to macrophagocytes macrophagous That feeds on relatively large particles or prey. macrophagy The condition of being macrophagous. macrophallic Having a large penis. macrophallically In a macrophallic manner. macrophallism The state of having an over-sized penis. macrophallus An abnormally large penis; macropenis macrophanerophyte Any phanerophyte between 30 and 50 metres in height macrophase A relatively large-scale part of a solid phase that has a different morphology than that of its surroundings macrophenomenal Relating to macroscale phenomena. macrophenomenon A macroscale phenomenon. macrophenotype A relatively large phenotype macrophile A person with macrophilia. macrophilia A paraphilia involving sexual attraction to giants. macrophiliac Synonym of macrophile. macrophilic Relating to macrophilia.