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 paranucleolus A small condensed mass of the inactivated X-chromosome usually located just inside the nuclear membrane of the interphase nucleus paranucleus An accessory nucleus; a smaller body in the cell resembling the nucleus. paranumismatica exonumia paranursing Services provided by an assistant to a nurse, such as catering and clerical work, allowing the nurse to focus on the medical aspects. paranym A euphemistic synonym. paranymph A friend of the bridegroom; a best man; a bridesmaid. paranymphal Relating to a paranymph. paranzella A deep, finely meshed conical net with long narrow wings, held open by cork floats and lead sinkers. parao A sailing vessel found in the waters of the Philippines, similar to a proa. paraoccipital The paraoccipital process paraoccupational Indirectly associated with a particular occupation paraolivary Beyond the olivary body paraonid Any polychaete of the family Paraonidae paraoperative Relating to equipment and accessories for an operation. paraophthalmic Above the eyes paraoptometric A person who assists an optometrist paraorbital Beyond the orbit of the eye paraorganizational Of or pertaining to structures or activities that are not formally part of an organization, but are closely associated with it or operate in parallel to it. paraortygid A bird from the extinct Paraortygidae family. paraotwayite A monoclinic-domatic emerald green mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, nickel, oxygen, and sulfur. paraovarian In proximity to the ovary paraoviductal Adjacent to, or above an oviduct paraoxon An organophosphorus insecticide, [Diethyl (4-nitrophenyl) phosphate]. paraoxonase Any of a group of enzymes that act as antioxidants parapagurid Any of the family Parapaguridae crab-like crustaceans. parapancreatic Located close to the pancreas. parapapillary Relating to a papilla and surrounding region parapara The tree Pisonia brunoniana. Paraparap A locality in Surf Coast Shire, south western Victoria, Australia. Paraparaumu A town in Kapiti Coast district, Wellington region, New Zealand. paraparesis Weakness of both legs, resulting from disease of the nervous system. paraparetic Exhibiting or relating to paraparesis. paraparticle The equivalent of a particle in any of several parastatistics parapatellar Located next to the patella parapatric Whose ranges do not significantly overlap but are immediately adjacent to each other; they only occur together in the narrow contact zone, if at all. parapatrically Of the ranges of organisms, in a parapatric manner; in a manner that is adjacent, but not significantly overlapping. parapatry The state or condition of being parapatric. parapectin A gelatinous substance made by boiling pectin parapedicular Beyond a pedicle parapeduncular Adjacent to a peduncle parapegm An engraved tablet, usually of brass, set up in a public place. parapegma A device for keeping track of cyclical events, particularly of stars, weather, seasons, and so on. parapelvic Beyond the pelvis parapenal Serving the same functions as the penal system but operating separately. parapenile near the penis parapenting paragliding parapeptone An albuminous body formed in small quantity by the peptic digestion of proteids. It can be converted into peptone by pancreatic juice, but not by gastric juice. paraperigone paraperigonium paraperigonium An anomalous secondary outgrowth of the perianthal meristem with ramifying vasculature. paraperitoneal Located near the peritoneum. parapertussis An acute form of pertussis and caused by Bordetella pertussis parapet A low protective wall. parapetalous Growing, or occurring, by the side of a petal. parapeted Having a parapet. parapetless Without a parapet. parapetlike Resembling or characteristic of a parapet. parapetted Having a parapet. paraph A flourish made after or below one's signature, originally to prevent forgery. paraphalangeal Opposite / Beyond a phalange parapharmaceutical alternative to pharmaceutical parapharmacy A shop selling self-care products, but not drugs parapharyngeal Beyond the pharynx paraphasia A symptom of aphasia in which the sufferer substitutes a spoken word different from the one intended. paraphasic Relating to paraphasia paraphenomenal Beyond ordinary phenomena; supernatural or paranormal. paraphenylene The para isomer of phenylene paraphenylenediamine The para- isomer of phenylenediamine. parapherna A woman's property which was not made a part of her marriage dower, but remained her own. paraphernal Of or pertaining to a woman's parapherna paraphernalia Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity. paraphernalian Relating to paraphernalia. paraphernals Synonym of paraphernalia (“married woman’s property besides her dowry”). parapheromone Any substance that mimics the effect of a pheromone and can be used as a lure paraphia parapsis; a disorder of the sense of touch paraphilately The study of things adjacent to postage stamps, such as artistic or ownership stamps or collectors of stamps. paraphile One who has a paraphilia paraphilia An abnormal sexual arousal or attraction, especially to objects or situations that are not of a sexual nature; typically of extreme or pathological nature. paraphiliac One who suffers from paraphilia. paraphilic Of or pertaining to a paraphilia. paraphilically In a paraphilic manner. paraphily Paraphilia. paraphimosis A medical condition where the foreskin becomes trapped behind the glans. paraphimotic Relating to paraphimosis. paraphlebitis A mild venous thrombosis paraphobia A mild form of phobia, causing only unwillingness or hesitancy. paraphone A sound midway between a concord and a discord. paraphonia In Byzantine music, a melodic progression by consonances (fourths and fifths). paraphonic Of or relating to paraphony. paraphony The quality of sound midway between a concord and a discord paraphosphate Synonym of pyrophosphate. paraphosphoric pyrophosphoric paraphragm A kind of lateral diaphragm in crustaceans. paraphragma paraphragm. paraphragmal Relating to the paraphragm. paraphrasability The quality of being paraphrasable. paraphrasable Able to be paraphrased paraphrasably In a paraphrasable way. paraphrasal Of or relating to paraphrase. paraphrase A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim. paraphraser One who paraphrases. paraphrasing A paraphrased statement. paraphrasis The practice of paraphrasing: use of different words. paraphrasist Synonym of paraphraser. paraphrast Someone who paraphrases. paraphrastic Pertaining to a paraphrase. paraphrastically In a paraphrastic manner. paraphrenia Any of a group of psychotic illnesses involving delusions, distinct from paranoia and schizophrenia. paraphrenic Having or pertaining to paraphrenia. paraphrenitis Inflammation of any tissue adjacent to the diaphragm. paraphylactic Synonym of anaphylactic. paraphyletic Of a defined group of taxa: not including all descendants of the most recent common ancestor of all members. paraphyletically In a paraphyletic manner. paraphyletism The condition of being paraphyletic paraphyllium Any of the tiny branched or stipuliform organs between the leaves of some leafy bryophytes paraphyllum A small foliaceous organ between the leaves of some mosses. paraphylum A member of a paraphyletic group of taxa paraphyly The condition of being paraphyletic paraphysate Having paraphyses paraphyseal Relating to a paraphysis paraphysical Relating to paraphysics. paraphysicist One who studies paraphysics. paraphysics The study of paranormal activity and the occult as it applies to physical phenomena. paraphysiological Describing movement of a joint that is greater than normal physiological movement, but is less than that which would cause damage paraphysis A minute jointed filament growing among the archegonia and antheridia of mosses, or with the spore cases, etc., of other flowerless plants. paraphysoid A hyphal thread between the asci of a fungus. parapierrotite A monoclinic-prismatic black mineral containing antimony, arsenic, sulfur, and thallium. parapineal Beside the pineal parapinopsin Any of a group of opsins in the parapineal gland of some fish parapithecid Any extinct primate in the family Parapithecidae. parapithecine Synonym of parapithecid. parapituitary Near the pituitary gland. paraplacental Across / through the placenta paraplanner An assistant to a financial planner. paraplanning The work of a paraplanner; assistance with financial planning. paraplasm The outer part of the protoplasm, as opposed to the more granular and fibrillary inner part (the granuloplasm). paraplasma paraplasm paraplasmic Relating to paraplasm paraplast A mixture of paraffin and a plastic resin that is used for tissue embedding paraplastic paraplasmic paraplatyarthrid Any isopod of the genus Paraplatyarthrus paraplectenchyma A modification of hyphal tissue, in which (unlike prosenchyma) the individual hyphae cannot easily be distinguished. paraplectenchymatous Having a cellular structure superficially like parenchyma of vascular plants with hyphae going in all directions. paraplegia A condition where the lower half of a patient's body is paralyzed and cannot move. paraplegic Of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia. Paralyzed from the lower half of the body down. paraplegin A metalloprotease associated with paraplegia parapleurolophocercous Relating to cercaria of the genus Parapleurolophocerca parapleurum One of the pleura or sternal side-pieces in a beetle, etc. parapluie An umbrella. parapneumonic Relating to parapneumonia. parapod parapodium