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 phytophilic Relating to phytophiles phytophilous Growing on or thriving in the presence of plants (especially of an insect or other invertebrate); having an affinity for plant life, especially describing animals, insects, or organisms that live on or feed upon plants. phytophoric Denoting a plant. phytophotodermatitis A condition in which the skin becomes hypersensitive to ultraviolet light, caused by contact with the photosensitizing compounds found naturally in some plants such as limes. phytophototoxic Causing damage to the skin when exposed to the light after contact with certain plant compounds. phytophototoxicity The quality of being phytophototoxic. phytophthirian Any louse of the former division Phytophthiria phytophthora Any of many parasitic pseudofungi, of the genus Phytophthora, that cause brown rot in plants. phytophysiognomic Relating to phytophysiognomy. phytophysiognomy The physiognomy (appearance) of a plant. phytophysiological relating to the physiology of plants phytophysiology plant physiology phytopigment Any pigment that occurs naturally in a plant phytoplankter A single phytoplankton organism phytoplanktivore Any organism that consumes phytoplankton phytoplanktivorous That feeds on phytoplankton phytoplanktivory The condition of being phytoplanktivorous phytoplankton Plankton, especially those small in size, that obtain energy by photosynthesis. phytoplanktonic Pertaining to, or derived from, phytoplankton phytoplasma Any of various specialized bacteria that are obligate parasites of plant phloem tissue and of some insects, characterized by the lack of a cell wall, a pleiomorphic or filamentous shape (normally with a diameter of less than one micrometer), and their very small genomes. phytoplasmal Relating to phytoplasmas phytoplasmic Of or pertaining to phytoplasma. phytopolyphenol Any polyphenol of plant origin phytoporphyrin Synonym of phylloerythrin. phytopreparation A preparation made from plant material phytoproduct Any product of plant origin phytoprogestin A synthetic plant progestagen phytopromotion An increase in the production of a phytochemical. phytopromotional Relating to, or causing phytopromotion phytoprostane Any prostane of plant origin; many show biochemical or pharmacological activity phytoprotection The protection of plants from any outside destructive influence phytoprotective That confers phytoprotection phytoprotector Anything that provides phytoprotection phytoprotein Any plant protein phytoptid Any of the family Phytoptidae of mites. phytoptine Relating to or characteristic of the phytoptids phytoptocecidium A plant gall caused by a fungus. phytoregulator Synonym of phytohormone. phytoremedial Relating to phytoremediation phytoremediate To carry out phytoremediation. phytoremediation Bioremediation through the use of plants. phytoremediative Relating to phytoremediation. phytoremediator Any plant used in phytoremediation. phytoreovirus Any virus of the genus Phytoreovirus. phytosanitarily In a phytosanitary context. phytosanitary concerning the health of plants; especially the freedom from pests requiring quarantine phytosanitation The maintenance and verification of the health of plants, especially in terms of quarantine requirements. phytosaponin A saponin obtained from a plant phytosaur Any of the extinct order †Phytosauria of large semi-aquatic predatory archosaurs, resembling modern crocodiles, that flourished during the Late Triassic period. phytosaurian Any of the order †Phytosauria of extinct crocodilian-like archosauriforms or basal archosaurians from the Late Triassic. phytosaurid Any member of the family Phytosauridae. phytoscreening The screening (of agrochemicals etc) by plants phytoseiid Any mite of the family Phytoseiidae phytosemiosis semiosis in and between plants phytosemiotic Relating to phytosemiotics. phytosemiotics The study of plant communication. phytoserotonin serotonin occurring in plants phytosiderophore Any of a class of chelate compounds, common in grasses, that sequester iron. phytosis dermatophytosis phytosociological Relating to phytosociology phytosociologically In terms of phytosociology. phytosociologist One who studies phytosociology. phytosociology The study of the ecology, classification and distribution of plant communities phytosomal Relating to or composed of phytosomes. phytosome An artificial liposome supposedly used to enhance the delivery of herbal extracts phytosorption absorption by plants phytosphere The interior and exterior of plants regarded as an ecosystem phytosphingosine dihydrosphingosine (and related compounds) phytostabilization The long-term stabilization and containment of a pollutant by means of plants. phytostabilize To subject to phytostabilization. phytostabilizer A plant used in phytostabilization phytostanol Any stanol of plant origin phytostatic That inhibits the growth of plants without actually killing them phytosterin Synonym of phytosterol. phytosteroid Any steroid of plant origin phytosterol Any of a group of steroid alcohols, phytochemicals naturally occurring in plants. They are white powders with mild, characteristic odor, insoluble in water and soluble in alcohols. phytosterolemia Synonym of sitosterolemia. phytosteryl A univalent radical derived from a phytosterol phytostimulant Any material used in phytostimulation phytostimulation A form of phytoremediation in which microbial activity near the roots is increased phytostimulator Synonym of phytostimulant. phytostimulatory Relating to phytostimulation phytostromatic Relating to stroma of plant origin phytosuccivorous Synonym of succivorous. phytosulfokine Any sulfokine of plant origin phytosymbiont A symbiont that is a plant phytosynthesis biosynthesis by plants phytotaxonomic Of or pertaining to phytotaxonomy; pertaining to the classification of plants. phytotechnology Any biotechnology that uses plants. phytotelm phytotelma phytotelma A small, water-filled cavity in a tree or any similar environment such as the axil of a bromeliad phytotelmatic Relating to phytotelmata phytotelmic phytotelmatic phytoteratological Relating to phytoteratology. phytoteratology The teratology of plants. phytotherapeutic Of or relating to phytotherapy. phytotherapeutically In terms of, or by means of, phytotherapy. phytotherapeutics phytotherapy phytotherapist One who practices phytotherapy. phytotherapy The use of plant extracts for medical purposes. phytotomid Any bird in the family Phytotomidae, now considered part of the Cotingidae; a plantcutter. phytotomist Someone versed in phytotomy; a plant anatomist phytotomy The study of the internal structures of plants. phytotopographic Relating to phytotopography. phytotopographical Relating to phytotopography. phytotopography The topography of plant life within a region. phytotoxemia toxemia due to phytotoxins phytotoxic Characteristic of a phytotoxin. phytotoxicant Any substance that is toxic to plants phytotoxicity The condition of being phytotoxic phytotoxicological Relating to phytotoxicology phytotoxicology The toxicology of plants phytotoxin Any toxic substance produced by a plant. phytotransformation A form of phytoremediation in which plant's metabolism modifies its environment by inactivating, degrading or immobilizing substances phytotreatment Synonym of phytoremediation. phytotron A laboratory in the form of a greenhouse or similar building in which plants can be grown and studied under individually controlled conditions. phytotronic Relating to phytotronics. phytotronics The study of plants under controlled environmental conditions in order to determine the effects of one or more environmental parameters. phytotrophy Plant nutrition. phytotropin Any of a class of substances that inhibits auxin transport and therefore of root growth, gravitropism and phototropism. phytovigilance The detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of plant products phytoviral Relating to plant viruses. phytovirus A plant virus. phytovolatilization A form of phytoremediation in which substances from the soil are released into the air, sometimes after being broken down into volatile components phytozoon A plant-like animal; a zoophyte. phytozoophagous zoophagous, but prepared to consume plants if needed phytozoophagy The condition of being phytozoophagous phytuberin A sesquiterpenoid lactone found in bacterially-rotted potato tubers phytyl The univalent radical derived from phytol phytyltransferase Any transferase that transfers a phytyl group pi The sixteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets and the seventeenth in Old Greek. pia The pia mater, the innermost of the meninges that protect the brain and spinal cord. Piacentine Of, from or relating to the city or province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Piacentini A surname from Italian. Piacenza A city, the capital of the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna. Piacenzian A subdivision of the Pliocene epoch. piacle A heinous offense that requires expiation. piacular Requiring atonement or reparation: wicked, sinful, bad. piacularity The quality of being piacular, of requiring atonement. piacularly In a piacular manner. piaculative Piacular; atoning for sin or crime. piaculum An expiatory sacrifice. piadina A thin Italian flatbread, typically prepared in the Romagna historical region. Piaf A surname from French. piaffe A calm, composed, elevated trot in place. piaffer A dressage movement in which a horse trots in a stationary position while using high lifting of the legs. Piagapo A municipality of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Piaget A surname from French. Piagetian Of or relating to Jean Piaget (1896–1980), Swiss developmental psychologist and philosopher known for his cognitive studies with children. piai A shaman among the indigenous peoples of Guyana.