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 phaeochrome Synonym of chromaffin. phaeochromycin Any of a group of polyketides having a naphthalene group, based on 6-(4,5-dihydroxy-2-propylnaphthalen-1-yl)-4-hydroxypyran-2-one phaeochrous Dusky phaeodarian Any of the class Phaeodarea of radiolarians phaeodella A dark pigmented granule in the phaeodia of phaeodarian radiolarians phaeodium The dark mass surrounding the large pore in the central capsule of a phaeodarian radiolarian phaeohyphomycosis Any of a heterogeneous group of mycotic infections caused by dematiaceous fungi. phaeohyphomycotic Relating to phaeohyphomycosis. phaeomelanic Having red or yellow hair or fur phaeomelanogenesis pheomelanogenesis phaeomyiid Any fly of the family Phaeomyiidae. phaeophycean Any member of the Phaeophyceae; a brown alga. phaeophyll The carotenoid pigment of brown algae, mostly composed of fucoxanthin phaeophyte Any brown alga (of the class Phaeophyceae) phaeopigment A non-photosynthetic pigment which is the degradation product of algal chlorophyll pigments. It is commonly formed during and after marine phytoplankton blooms. phaeosome A cyanobacterium symbiont in a dinoflagellate. phaeosphaeriaceous Of or relating to the Phaeosphaeriaceae. phaeospore A brownish zoospore, characteristic of a former order (Phaeosporeae) of dark green or olive-colored algae. phaeosporic Of or relating to phaeospores. phaeosporotrichosis chromoblastomycosis phaeosporous Of or relating to phaeospores. phaeoviral Relating to phaeoviruses phaeovirus Any virus of the genus Phaeovirus phaeozem udoll or aquoll (soil type) Phaethon the asteroid Phaethon Phaethontic Of or relating to Phaëthon. phaethontid Any member of the Phaethontidae, a tropicbird. Phaethusa A daughter of Helios and Neaera, the personification of the brilliant, blinding rays of the sun. With her sister, Lampetia, she guarded the cattle of Thrinacia. phaeton a light four-wheeled open carriage drawn by four horses phaetoneer One who drives a phaeton. Phaetonic Of or relating to the mythological Phaëthon. Phagan A surname from Irish. phage A virus that is parasitic on bacteria. phagedena Spreading, obstinate ulceration. phagedenic Relating to phagedena. phagedenous phagedenic phagemid A phage whose genome contains a plasmid that can be removed during the infection of a host with a second, "helper" phage. phagget Faggot. phaggot Filter-avoidance spelling of faggot (“homosexual man”). phagic Of or pertaining to a phage; bacteriophagic Phagiphany Jesus' miracle of the feeding of the five thousand, commemorated in the Feast of the Epiphany. phagism A trophic pattern (one of monophagy, oligophagy, or polyphagy). phagnalon Any plant of the genus Phagnalon phagocidal That destroys or inactivates bacteriophages. phagocytability The quality of being phagocytable. phagocytable Capable of being phagocytosed phagocytal Synonym of phagocytic. phagocytary Synonym of phagocytic. phagocytation The act, or the result of phagocytizing phagocyte A cell of the immune system, such as a neutrophil, macrophage or dendritic cell, that engulfs and destroys viruses, bacteria and waste materials, or in the case of mature dendritic cells; displays antigens from invading pathogens to cells of the lymphoid lineage. phagocytic Of or pertaining to phagocytes or phagocytosis. phagocytical Synonym of phagocytic. phagocytically With respect to phagocytes and phagocytosis. phagocytise To ingest (something) by phagocytosis. phagocytism The nature or function of a phagocyte. phagocytizable Synonym of phagocytable. phagocytize To ingest (something) by phagocytosis. phagocytose To phagocytize; to ingest by phagocytosis. phagocytosed engulfed and ingested as a result of phagocytosis phagocytosis A form of endocytosis in which a cell incorporates a particle by extending pseudopodia and drawing the particle into a vacuole of its cytoplasm. phagocytotic Relating to phagocytosis. phagodepression depression of the urge to feed phagodeterrence The deterrence of an organism from eating something. phagodeterrent Relating to phagodeterrence phagodynamometer An instrument that measures the force required to crush a given food in masticating. phagokinesis The deposition of a phagokinetic trail phagokinetic Describing the tracks left as a motile cell moves across a surface, engulfing and absorbing nanoparticles or quantum dots as it moves phagology The study of habits related to eating or feeding. phagolysis The destruction of phagocytes phagolysosomal Of or pertaining to a phagolysosome phagolysosome A membrane-bound organelle which is formed from the fusing of a lysosome and a phagosome phagolytic Relating to, or causing phagolysis phagomania A compulsion to eat. phagomimetic That mimic the action of phagocytes phagomimicry The mimicking of food to the extent that it will generate a feeding response. phagomyxean Relating to the phagomyxids phagomyxid Any single-celled plant parasite of the order Phagomyxida phagophilia Synonym of vorarephilia. phagophobia A morbid fear of swallowing. phagophore A double membrane that encloses and isolates the cytoplasmic components during macroautophagy. phagoptosis An alternative to apoptosis in which a cell is phagocytosed phagoscore An estimation of the concentration of phagocytes in a tissue sample phagosensor A phage-based biosensor phagosomal Of or pertaining to a phagosome. phagosome A membrane-bound vacuole within a cell containing foreign material captured by phagocytosis. phagostimulant Any substance that stimulates feeding in insects and other arthropods. phagostimulating That leads to phagostimulation phagostimulation stimulation of the urge to feed phagostimulatory Stimulating feeding in an organism. phagotroph Any phagotrophic organism. phagotrophic Feeding by engulfing a food cell or particle and ingesting it in a phagocytic vacuole, in the manner of some flagellates. phagotrophically In a phagotrophic manner phagotrophy The condition of being phagotrophic phagotype A strain of bacterium that is sensitive to a certain bacteriophage. phagotyping The analysis and classification of phagotypes phagraphene A two-dimensional form of graphene, the allotrope of carbon found in graphite, with 5/6/7-sided rings instead of just the 6-sided ones found in conventional graphene. Phagwa Holi phai A ring of nooses with bait in the center, for trapping hawks. phainopepla A small, crested passerine bird (Phainopepla nitens), of Mexico and southwestern US.. phainoptila Any bird of the genus Phainoptila, of which Phainoptila melanoxantha (black-and-yellow phainoptila) is the sole species. phaiophyll Any of a number of brown pigments found in plant leaves. Phair A surname. Phairel The eleventh month of Meitei traditional lunar calendar. Phaistian Of or pertaining to the ancient city of Phaistos or its inhabitants. Phaistos An ancient city in southern Crete prefecture, in modern Greece. Phake A Tai language spoken in India and written in a version of the Burmese abugida. phakia The presence of the natural crystalline lens of the eye. phakic Relating to phakia. phakinin A protein associated with the lens of the eye. phakitis inflammation of the crystalline lens of the eye phakomatosis Any of a group of neurocutaneous disorders of the central nervous system causing lesions on the skin and eye. phakopsoraceous Of or relating to the Phakopsoraceae. phakoscopic Of or relating to the phakoscope. phal phalaenopsis phalacrid Any beetle in the family Phalacridae. phalacrocoracid Any bird in the family Phalacrocoracidae; a cormorant or shag. phalacrocoracine Relating to the Phalacrocoracidae. phalacrosis Baldness. Phalaecean Of or relating to the poet Phalaecus; being hendecasyllabic and consisting of a spondee, a dactyl and three trochees Phalaecus An ancient Greek poet. phalaenid Any moth of the former family Phalaenidae, now mostly classified in the Noctuidae and related families. phalaenophily pollination by moths phalaenopsid Any moth orchid of the genus Phalaenopsis phalaenopsine An ester of a pyrrolizidine derivative, present in phalaenopsis phalaenopsis Any of the genus Phalaenopsis of moth orchids. phalangal Synonym of phalangeal. phalange Synonym of phalanx (“group of soldiers, people etc.”). phalangeal Relating to a phalanx. phalangectomy Surgical removal or excision of the phalanges. phalanger An arboreal marsupial of the family Phalangeridae, native to Australia. phalangerid Any of the nocturnal marsupials of family Phalangeridae, which includes cuscuses and brushtail possums. phalangeriform Any marsupial of the suborder Phalangeriformes phalangette A distal phalange. phalangian phalangeal phalangic Relating to a phalanx phalangid Any harvestman of the order Opiliones (syn. Phalangida) or its constituents. phalangidan Any arachnid of the order Phalangida phalangiform Resembling a phalanx. phalangigrade That walks on the phalanges instead of the hooves phalangiid Any member of the species in the family Phalangiidae of harvestman spiders. phalangine An intermediate phalange. phalangioid Any harvestman of the superfamily Phalangioidea phalangiotarbid Any arachnid of the family †Phalangiotarbidae. phalangist A member of the Phalange phalangite A soldier belonging to a phalanx. phalangitic Relating to a phalanx (military unit). phalangitis inflammation of the phalanges of the digits phalangodid Any member of the family Phalangodidae. phalangopsid Any insect of the genus Phalangopsis phalansterial Of or relating to a phalanstery.