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 proansamycin Any of a group of macrocyclic compounds that are intermediates in the biosynthesis of ansamycins proanthocyanidin An antioxidant flavonoid with possible health benefits, found in many plant sources, including apples, bilberry, grapeseed, pine bark, and black chokeberry. proanthocyanin Any glycoside of a proanthocyanidin proanthropos Synonym of missing link. proapical Towards an apex proapolipoprotein A metabolic precursor of apolipoproteins proapoptogenic That produces apoptogenicity proapoptosis proapoptotic proapoptotic That leads to apoptosis proarbitration Supporting or favouring arbitration. proaristocratic In favour of the aristocracy. proarmy Supporting an army or armies. proarrhythmia cardiac arrhythmia typically initiated by a therapeutic drug proarrhythmic That promotes cardiac arrhythmia proarrhythmogenic that promotes arrhythmogenesis proarticulate Any member of the Proarticulata phylum of extinct animals. proasthmatic That promotes asthma proastrocytic That promotes the formation of astrocytes proatherogenic That promotes atherogenic activity proatheroma That leads to the formation of atheromas proatherosclerosis Synonym of proatherosclerotic. proatherosclerotic That leads to atherosclerosis proatherothrombogenic Promoting atherothrombogenesis. proatherothrombotic Promoting the development of atherothrombosis. proatlas A bone located between the skull and the atlas (topmost vertebra), found in some reptiles. proats A food consisting of oatmeal mixed with protein powder and milk or water. proauthor Supporting or favouring authors. proauthority Supporting or favouring authority, or a specific authority. proautomobile In favour of automobiles. proautophagic That leads to autophagy proaversive That produces aversion proavian Any of several extinct animals proposed as an evolutionary link between fossil reptiles and fossil birds; a protobird. proaviation Supporting or favouring aviation. Proavis Any of various hypothetical extinct species or taxa that were coined in the early 20th century in an attempt to support and explain the hypothetical evolutionary steps and anatomical adaptations leading from non-avian theropod dinosaurs to birds. proazaphosphatrane The nonionic base of an azaphosphatrane probabilification The process of probabilifying. probabilify To render probable; to support or give confidence as to the likelihood of a conclusion. probabiliorism The belief that man is fated to do what is almost certainly correct. probabiliorist One who holds, in opposition to the probabilists, the theory of probabiliorism. probabilioristic Of or pertaining to probabiliorism; stochastic. probabilism The doctrine that, in the absence of certainty, probability is the best criterion. probabilist Someone who studies probability, a particular branch of mathematics. probabilistic Of, pertaining to, or derived using probability. probabilistically In a probabilistic manner; using a method based on probability. probabilistics A branch of statistics that deals with probabilities probability The state of being probable. probabilize To show to be probable. probable Likely or most likely to be true. probableness The state or quality of being likely to occur; likelihood, probability. probably In all likelihood. probacterium Any probiotic bacterium probacular Relating to probacula probaculum An immature baculum probainognathian A members of the Probainognathia clade of therapsid animals. probainognathid Any cynodont in the family Probainognathidae. probality Probability. proband An individual who presents with a genetic disorder or other specific characteristic, when this leads to the genetic investigation of the individual's family. probandwise With regard to probands probang A tool consisting rod, originally made of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, used for removing obstructions from the oesophagus, etc. probarbital A barbiturate derivative with sedative, hypnotic and anticonvulsant properties. probasal That develops into a basal structure Probasco A surname. probasid Synonym of probasidium. probasidial Relating to the probasidium. probasidium A basidium prior to meiosis. probasin A protein expressed in the epithelial cells of the prostate. probasisternite A cuticular element, ventral of the tympanal membrane, in some dipterans probasisternum The basisternum of the prothorax of some insects probasitarsal Relating to a probasitarsus probasitarsus The basitarsus of the protarsus of some insects probate The legal process of verifying the legality of a will. probation A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met. probational probationary probationally In a probational manner; probationarily. probationarily In a probational manner; probationally. probationary Of, pertaining to, or subject to probation probationatory probationary probationer One who is on probation. probationerhood The state or condition of being a probationer. probationership The state of being a probationer; novitiate. probationism Views or beliefs as to human probation in relation to the afterlife. probationist One who is on probation. probationship A state of probation. probative Tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade someone of the truth of an allegation. probatively In a probative manner; in a manner that tends to prove something probativeness The condition of being probative; tending to prove something. probator An examiner; an approver. probatory Serving for trial; probationary. probbie A problem. probe Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. probeable Able to be probed. probeer In favour of the consumption of beer. probehead The head of a probe probelike Resembling a probe (instrument for probing). probenazole A particular fungicide. probenecid A synthetic sulfur-containing compound which promotes increased excretion of uric acid and is used to treat gout. Probert A Welsh surname originating as a patronymic. Proberta A census-designated place in Tehama County, California, United States. probertite A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing boron, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium. probeset A collection of two or more probes that are designed to measure a single molecular species. probesome Characterised or marked by probing; apt to probe probetting Supporting or favouring betting. probie Someone holding a position on a probationary basis, subject to performance or examination. probilifuscin Any of a class of structurally indefinite bilirubinoid compounds found in gallstones, often associated with pathologic conditions like jaundice or liver disease. Probin A surname from Welsh. probing That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed. probingly In a probing way. probiogenomics The genomics of probiotic bacteria probiont Synonym of protobiont. probiosis The mutual beneficial effect that two organisms have on each other probiotic A food or dietary supplement, such as a yogurt, containing live bacteria for therapeutic reasons. probiotically In a probiotic manner probit A unit, derived from a standard normal distribution, used in measuring the responses to doses. probity Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty. problackness The support of favoring of black people. problem A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with. problema A problem set forth in the Ancient Greek scholarly tradition. problematic Difficult to overcome, solve, or decide. problematica Fossil specimens or elements that cannot be identified or assigned to a taxon. problematical Doubtful or disputed. problematicality The quality of being problematic. problematically In a problematic manner. problematicalness The quality of being problematical. problematicism A branch of philosophy that considers existence to be a constant evaluation of problems problematicity The condition of being problematic problematicness The quality of being problematic. problematisation UK standard spelling of problematization. problematist One who proposes problems (questions or puzzles). problematizable Capable of being problematized. problematization The process of problematizing, or something problematized. problematize To make something into a problem. problematizer One who problematizes. problematological Of or relating to problematology. problematologically In terms of, or by means of, problematology. problematology A form of philosophy based upon the questioning of questioning, to derive a new foundational principle of thought and a new conception of logical difference. problemdom The realm or sphere of chess problems. problemed Having (a specified form of) problems. problemette A minor problem. problemise To make a problem of; to treat as problematic. problemist One who composes chess problems for other players to attempt to solve. problemless Without problems. problemo problem problemshed A region particularly relevant to certain ecological and socio-economic problems, especially when viewed as a unit of management and policymaking. problemsome Characterised or marked by problems. problemwise In terms of a problem. probole A bony projection, especially the occipital protuberance of the skull. Probolinggo A city in East Java, Indonesia. probonus In favour of the payment of a bonus. proborhyaenid Any extinct marsupial in the family Proborhyaenidae. proborrowing In favour of a policy of borrowing money.