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 parasynthetic Being a compound word formed by parasynthesis, i.e. by adding several affixes simultaneously, without “intermediate” forms. parasynthetically In a parasynthetic manner. parasyntheton A parasynthetic compound. parasyphilis Any form of neurosyphilis that formerly was known to be correlated with late-stage syphilis but was misapprehended to be distinct from it. parasyphilitic Having or relating to parasyphilis. parasystole A kind of arrhythmia caused by the presence and function of a secondary pacemaker in the heart, which works in parallel with the S-A node. parasystolic Relating to parasystole. paratabulation The pattern of antapical and ventral plates of a dinoflagellate. paratacamite A rhombohedral form of basic copper chloride that is dimorphous with atacamite paratactic Pertaining to or using parataxis. paratactical Synonym of paratactic. paratactically In terms of or by means of parataxis. parataekwondo An adaptation of the sport of taekwondo for athletes with a physical disability. parataenial Above or beyond the taenia thalami parataniwha The herbaceous plant Elatostema rugosum, endemic to New Zealand. parataxic Pertaining to parataxis. parataxis Speech or writing in which clauses or phrases are placed together without being separated by conjunctions. parataxon An artificial taxon used to describe a fossil based on morphology with no relation to genetic reality. parataxonomic Relating to parataxonomy parataxonomist A less-qualified or junior taxonomist parataxonomy The work of a parataxonomist paratectonic Relating to, or produced by a large-scale deformation or parageosyncline paratellurite A synthetic, colourless tetragonal form of tellurium dioxide. paratendinous Around the tendon. paratenic Not needed for the development of the parasite, but nevertheless serving to maintain the parasite's life cycle. paratenicity The condition of being paratenic paratenon A fatty areolar tissue that fills the interstitia within the fascia where a tendon is located. paratentorial Beside the tentorium of the brain. paratergal Of or relating to a paratergum of a millipede. paratergite Synonym of laterotergite. paratergum A keel-like sideward extension of a tergite, found in flat-backed millipedes. paraterminal Over or above a terminus. paraterraform To cover a sterile planet with a greenhouse-like transparent dome to allow for life and agriculture. paraterraformation paraterraforming paraterraforming A variation of the hypothetical process of terraforming in which a transparent dome is built over most or all of the sterile planet, moon or similar body to work as a giant greenhouse or "worldhouse". paratesticular Throughout the testicles paratext In literary theory, meanings that are alluded to, above or beyond the printed text; interpretations of text. paratextual Relating to a paratext. paratextuality The quality of being paratextual. paratextually In a paratextual manner; existing outside or beyond a text or work. paratha An Indian bread with a texture somewhat resembling puff pastry; sometimes stuffed with vegetables etc. parathalamic Above or beyond the thalamus paratheater A kind of experimental theater in which the audience directly participates. paratheatrical Relating to paratheater. parathecal Relating to paratheca. parathecial Relating to a parathecium parathecium The hyphal layer of the apothecium of a lichen parathelphusid Any crab in the family Parathelphusidae. paratherapeutic Relating to paratherapy. paratherapist A paraprofessional trained to assist a therapist. paratherapy The work done by a paratherapist. parathermic infrared parathesis The placing of two or more nouns in the same case; apposition. parathetic Of or pertaining to parathesis. parathetically In terms of, or by means of, parathesis. parathiazine A histamine 1 receptor antagonist. parathion An organophosphorus insecticide acaricide, [O,O-diethyl-O-4-nitro-phenylthiophosphate], a powerful, dangerously toxic insecticide. parathormone Synonym of parathyroid hormone parathymic Beyond the thymis gland, but especially originating from the epithelial cells of the thymus parathyrin Synonym of parathyroid hormone parathyroid Situated near the thyroid gland. parathyroidal Relating to the parathyroid gland. parathyroidectomize To perform a parathyroidectomy upon. parathyroidectomized Having undergone parathyroidectomy. parathyroidectomy The procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid glands parathyroidism disease of the parathyroid glands parathyroiditis inflammation of the parathyroid gland paratitla Synonym of paratitles. paratitles Text that summarizes a code of laws. Parato A surname. paratocarpin Any of a small group of prenylated chalcone flavonoids isolated from Euphorbia humifusa paratomic Relating to paratomy paratomically By means of paratomy paratomy A form of asexual reproduction in which new organs develop before the organism splits paratone A sequence of intonations used to convey information concerning sentence structure. Paratong A barangay of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. paratonia A form of hypertonia with an involuntary variable resistance (i.e. reduced ability of a muscle to stretch) during passive movement. paratonic Relating to paratonia. paratonically In a paratonic manner. paratope That part of the molecule of an antibody that binds to an antigen. paratopic That acts at an interface paratopological That is algebraically a group. paratopotype A paratype found in the same locality as the holotype Paratore A surname from Italian. paratose The deoxy sugar 3,6-dideoxy-D-ribo-hexose paratoside A derivative of ascaroside that contains the sugar paratose paratrabecular Around a trabecula paratracheal Adjacent to the trachea paratransgenesis The use of paratransgenetics to eliminate a pathogen from vector populations paratransgenetic Of or pertaining to paratransgenetics. paratransgenetics A form of transgenics in which the bacteria within the digestive tract of the target organism are genetically modified paratransgenic paratransgenetic paratransgenically In a paratransgenic manner paratransgenics Synonym of paratransgenetics. paratransit An auxiliary transit service without fixed routes or schedules, usually serving the disabled on demand. paratriathlete An athlete who takes part in the paratriathlon. paratriathlon A variant of the triathlon for athletes with a range of physical disabilities. paratrigeminal Near the trigeminal nerve paratriploid Less than polyploid and greater than triploid paratrochlear Across or through the trochlea paratroop A company of paratroopers. paratrooper A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft. paratroops infantry soldiers deployed by parachute paratrophic Parasitic paratropical Beyond the tropics (away from the equator) paratropidid Any spider in the family Paratropididae. Parattah A small town in Southern Midlands council area, Tasmania, Australia. Paratto A surname. paratubal Over a tube (especially a Fallopian tube) paratuberculin A sterile extract of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis cultures to which phenol or some other preservative has been added, used similarly to tuberculin to identify tuberculosis. paratuberculosis A disease of ruminants caused by a subspecies of Mycobacterium avium; Johne's disease paratuberculous Relating to paratuberculosis. paratubular Across or through a tubule (typically of the kidneys) paratumoral Synonym of paraneoplastic. paratumorous Synonym of paraneoplastic. paratumour Synonym of paraneoplasia. paratungstate Any of certain tungstates with certain ratios of tungsten atoms to the other atoms present, thus evoking certain chemical properties (e.g., degrees of solubility and precipitability). paratympanic Beyond the tympanum paratype A physical specimen (or an illustration) that is not the holotype but is considered the same taxon by the author of the holotype. paratyphoid Resembling typhoid. paratyphoidal Relating to paratyphoid fever paratypic Relating to a paratype paratypically In terms of a paratype. paratyping The classification of paratypes Parauapebas A municipality in Brazil. paraumbilical Beyond, or near, the umbilicus. paraumbite An orthorhombic mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and zirconium. paraunitary Of or relating to a kind of matrix that occurs in the construction of filter banks used in multirate digital systems. paraurethral Lying alongside the urethra parauterine Situated beyond the uterus parautochthonous Of rock, having a character intermediate between that of autochthonous rock (which is native to its location) and allochthonous rock. paravaccinia An infection resulting in milker's nodules, caused by contact with cattle that have pseudocowpox. paravaginal Adjacent to the wall of the vagina. paravaginally Adjacent to the wall of the vagina. paravail At the bottom; lowest (said of feudal tenants). paravalvar Synonym of paravalvular. paravalvular Beyond a (heart) valve paravane A device, stabilized with vanes, towed alongside a vessel such that the cable attaching it cuts the moorings of submerged mines. paravant Pre-eminently; first. paravariceal Adjacent to or near a varix; usually with reference to an esophageal varix. paravascular Synonym of glymphatic. paravascularly In a paravascular manner paravaunt perhaps; peradventure paravauxite A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus. paravector A sum (in some algebras) of a scalar and a vector. paravenous Close to a vein paravent A windscreen. paraventral Any of the longitudinal rows of dorsal scales that contact the ventral scales in a snake. paraventricular Adjacent to a ventricle paraventure peradventure; perchance