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 metalloproteinase Any of several proteinases that have a metal atom (often zinc) at their active centre metalloproteolytic proteolytic to metalloproteins metalloproteome A proteome of metalloproteins metalloproteomic Relating to metalloproteomes or metalloproteomics metalloproteomics The study of metalloproteomes metalloradical An organometallic free radical whose unpaired electron is on the metal atom metalloreductase Any reductase that is a metalloenzyme metalloregulation The regulation of the interaction of proteins with metals metalloregulator Any protein that regulates biochemical interactions with metals, often by binding to them metalloregulatory Relating to metalloregulators or to metalloregulation metalloribozyme Any ribozyme that requires the presence of metal in order to perform its function. metallosalophene Any metallocomplex based on salophene metalloscope A device used to examine the microscopic structure of a metal metalloscopic Relating to metalloscopy. metalloscopy Synonym of metallotherapy. metalloserrulase Any of a group of metalloproteases present in the venom of the scorpion Tityus serrulatus metallosis An abnormal buildup of metallic debris in the body occurring when metallic components in medical implants undergo corrosion. metallostasis The homeostasis of metal ions in living systems. metallostatic Relating to metallostasis metallosupramolecular supramolecular and containing metal ions metallotexaphyrin A metallated texaphyrin. metallotherapeutic Relating to metallotherapy metallotherapy A former supposed treatment of disease by applying metal plates to the surface of the body. metallothermic Describing any reaction (especially a reduction) that utilizes a metal at high temperature metallothermy The production of a metal from its oxide by reaction with another metal at high temperature metallothionein Any of a family of cysteine-rich proteins that bond to heavy metals metallothionine A metal-binding protein. metallothioprotein Any protein that contains a metal (typically zinc) bound to a cysteine residue metallotolerant Able to tolerate a high concentration of metal ions in its environment. metallotransferase A transferase that is a metalloenzyme metallotropism The movement of an organism towards, or away from a (particular) metal metallous metallic metallozeolite Zeolite containing metal atoms trapped in the cavities of its lattice. metallurgic Related to metallurgy. metallurgical Of or relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties. metallurgically In terms of metallurgy. metallurgist A person who works in metal (the type of material). metallurgy The science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working. metally metallic metalmaking The manufacture of metal. metalman A man who works with metals. metalmark Any butterfly of the family Riodinidae. metalmonger One who trades in metals. metalness The quality or degree of being metallic. metalodevite A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, oxygen, uranium, and zinc. metalog A flexible continuous probability distribution designed for ease of use. metalogic The metatheory of logic; the study of properties of logical systems. metalogical Of or pertaining to metalogic. metalogician One who studies metalogic. metaloph A crest attaching the paracone to the hypocone. metalophid A crest attaching the metaconid to the protoconid or the anterior murid. metalophular Relating to a metalophule metalophule A small crest attached to the front side of the metacone metalophulid A small crest attached to the back side of the metaconid. metalorganic organometallic metals The rail tracks owned by a company or organisation; a rail network. metalsmith A craftsman fashioning objects such as tools or works of art out of various metals; one who engages in metalsmithing. metalsmithing The craft of fashioning objects out of metals; the craft or work of a metalsmith. metaltail Any hummingbird of the genus Metallura metaltelline Any spider of the subfamily Metaltellinae. metaluminous Having an alumina content approximately equal to that of alkaline oxides metalware Any wares made out of metal, such as pots and pans. metalwork Objects made of metal. metalworker A person who shapes metal. metalworking The art and craft of shaping metal. metalworks A factory where metal is processed. metalwright A metalworker. metamachine In metacomputation, a computing machine that controls the running of another computing machine. metamagic Modification of the fundamental attributes of magical spells. metamagnet A metamagnetic region or material metamagnetic Describing the transition from an antiferromagnetic to a ferromagnetic state metamagnetism Any of several effects in which a small change in an applied magnetic field causes a sharp change in magnetization metamagnetization The formation of a metamagnet by making a material metamagnetic metamale Synonym of supermale (“male with XYY syndrome”). metamarket A group of businesses that offer products that are related from a consumer's perspective but which have no institutional connections. metamarketing The use of techniques from marketing in other areas, such as the nonprofit sector. metamaterial Any material engineered to have a property that is rarely observed in naturally occurring materials; especially metamathematical Pertaining to metamathematics, a branch of mathematics dealing with mathematical systems and their nature. metamathematician A mathematician who studies metamathematics. metamathematics A branch of mathematics dealing with mathematical systems and their nature. metamatic Any of a series of machines built in the mid-1950s by Jean Tinguely, able to produce drawings by means of a motor-driven arm. metamedia The new relationships between form and content that arise from the development of new media and technologies. metamedial Relating to metamedia. metamediality The quality of being metamedial. metamediary A person or business that helps consumers obtain goods and services from suppliers within a metamarket, as well as offering services such as advice, financing, and so on. metamelanopsin A form of melanopsin containing the all-trans isomer of retinal metamemorial Relating to metamemory metamemory A type of metacognition, encompassing both the introspective knowledge of one's own memory capabilities (and strategies that can aid memory) and the processes involved in memory self-monitoring. metamer Any of a number of molecules that mutually exhibit metamerism metameral metameric metamere One of successive or homodynamous parts in animals and plants; one of a series of similar parts that follow one another in a vertebrate or articulate animal, such as in an earthworm metameric Exhibiting metamerism. metamerically In a metameric manner, by metamerism. metamerism The segmentation of the body into similar discrete units. metamerization The condition of being, or process of becoming, metameric. metamerize To undergo, or subject to, metamerization. metamerous metameric metamery metamerism metamessage An implicit message that could be inferred or implied from a message. metametabolic Relating to metametabolism metametabolism The study of the metabolism of related organisms metametabolome The combined metabolome of related organisms metametabolomic Relating to metametabolomics metametabolomics The study of the relationships of the metabolomics of related organisms metametalanguage A language used to define, analyze, or describe a metalanguage. metametalinguistic Relating to metametalanguage. metametametaphysics The philosophical study of the nature of metametaphysics. metametaphysical Pertaining to metametaphysics. metametaphysics The part of philosophy that studies the nature of metaphysics. metamethod A method belonging to a metatable. metamict Having a disrupted crystal structure due to radiation damage; metamictic metamictic Having a disrupted crystal structure due to radiation damage metamictization A natural process in which the radiation emitted by a mineral gradually destroys the mineral's crystal structure, leaving it amorphous. metamictize To gradually destroy the mineral's crystal structure through the radiation emitted by the mineral itself, leaving it amorphous. metamictness The condition of being metamict metamirror A surface composed of single planar array of electrically small bianisotropic inclusions metamizole A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used as a painkiller and fever reducer. metamnemonic Relating to metamemory metamobilome The mobilome of a metagenome metamodal Relating to abstract neurological processing that does not reference a sensory modality metamodel A model of the modelling process itself. metamodeling The design, construction and use of metamodels metamodelization Conversion into, or treatment as, a metamodel. metamoderate To moderate a moderation process. metamoderation The process of metamoderating. metamoderator One who metamoderates. metamodern Of or relating to metamodernism. metamodernism A movement combining elements of modernism and postmodernism. metamodernist Of or relating to metamodernism. metamodernity Synonym of metamodernism. metamodulation The control and modulation of neuromodulation metamodulatory Relating to metamodulation metamolecule A grouping of atoms held together by a magnetic field rather than by interatomic forces metamolybdate Synonym of tetramolybdate. metamonad Any of a large group of flagellate amitochondriate protozoa, including the retortamonads and diplomonads and possibly also the parabasalids and oxymonads. metamontmorillonite A dehydrated form of montmorillonite. metamorph An organism that has undergone metamorphosis metamorphic Characterised by or exhibiting a change in form or character. metamorphical metamorphic metamorphically In a metamorphic manner. metamorphiclastic Being a clastic rock chiefly composed of metamorphic materials. metamorphism The process by which rocks are changed into other forms by the application of heat and/or pressure. metamorphist One who believes that the body of Christ was merged into God when he ascended. metamorphization Process or action of metamorphizing. metamorphize To transform or change; metamorphose. metamorphogenic Producing metamorphism. metamorphological Relating to metamorphology. metamorphopsia A visual distortion, associated with macular degeneration, in which a grid of straight lines appears wavy and parts of the grid may appear blank. metamorphosable Able to undergo metamorphosis metamorphosality A major change in style of a painter