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 polydiversity diversity in multiple ways polydivisible Describing an integer whose first digits are divisible by the numbers of digits concerned polydnaviral Relating to polydnaviruses. polydnavirion The virion of a polydnavirus polydnavirus An insect virus of family Polydnaviridae that integrates itself inside a wasp genome. polydodecahedron convex regular 4-polytype (four-dimensional analogue of a Platonic solid) with Schläfli symbol {5,3,3} polydolopimorphian Any extinct metatherian of the order †Polydolopimorphia polydomain Composed of multiple (crystal) domains polydomous Occupying and maintaining multiple nests. polydomy The situation where an ant colony is established across multiple nest sites. polydont Any animal that has many teeth, or with different types of teeth polydopamine A polymer formed by the oxidation of dopamine, naturally produced as a biological glue, and also used as a flame retardant. Polydorus A male given name from Ancient Greek, of historical usage. polydrafter A polyform made by joining N-2 triangles edge to edge in various arrangements, each of these triangles being a right triangle with angles 30°, 60° and 90°. polydromic polytropic polydrug Of, pertaining to, or using multiple different drugs. polydrugs Multiple drugs, taken recreationally. polydrupe Any fruit that is an aggregate of multiple drupes polyduct A single pipeline that carries different refined products. polydymite An isometric supergene sulfide mineral, dark violet gray to copper-red, associated with the weathering of primary pentlandite nickel sulfide. polydystrophy Dystrophy comprising multiple types (multiple dystrophies), as for example in pseudo-Hurler polydystrophy. polyeidic Passing through several distinct larval forms; having several distinct kinds of young. polyeidism The quality or state of being polyeidic. polyelastomer An elastomeric plastic. polyelastomeric Relating to or composed of a polyelastomer. polyelectrolyte A polymeric electrolyte (such as a protein). polyelectrolytic Of or pertaining to a polyelectrolyte. polyelectronic Having more than one electron polyelectrostatic Involving many electrostatic interactions polyembryo A single seed that contains multiple embryos. polyembryogenesis The genesis of polyembryony polyembryoma An aggressive form of germ cell tumor usually found in the ovaries. polyembryonate Consisting of, or having, several embryos; polyembryonic. polyembryonic Polyembryonate. polyembryonically In a polyembryonic manner polyembryonous Of or pertaining to polyembryony. polyembryony The production of two or more embryos in one seed, due either to the existence and fertilization of more than one embryonic sac or to the origination of embryos outside of the embryonic sac. polyemia The presence of an abnormally large volume of blood in the body. polyemic Having or relating to polyemia. polyendocrine Of or pertaining to multiple endocrine glands. polyendocrinopathy A disease of the immune system that has multiple features polyene An organic compound containing several double bonds, especially one containing a sequence of many alternating single and double bonds polyenergetic Composed of photons or other particles that have a range of energies. polyenic Of or pertaining to a polyene. polyenoic Of or relating to polyunsaturated fatty acids polyenolic Composed of many enols polyenone Any ketone derived from a polyene polyenthesitis enthesitis of multiple entheses polyenyl Any radical derived from a polyene polyenylphosphatidylcholine A preparation of essential phospholipids, used to treat various liver disorders. polyenyne A polymer formed from enyne components polyenzymatic Involving or relating to multiple enzymes. polyepigenetic That produces many genetic mutations polyepitope Any biomolecule that has multiple epitopes polyepoxide Any of a range of thermosetting resins made by polymerization of epoxides. polyergic Having multiple functions, or functioning in multiple ways. polyester Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds polyesteramide Any polymer containing both ester and amide groups; used especially of rubber-like insulating materials. polyesterase Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of polyesters polyestered Dressed or covered in polyester. polyesterification Any reaction which generates a polyester polyesterify To cause or to undergo polyesterification. polyesterurethane A foam made from a mixture of polyester and polyurethane. polyestrous Having multiple periods of estrus in a year, or during a breeding season. polyethene Synonym of polyethylene. polyether a polymer, such as an elastomer, in which carbon atoms of the repeating units are joined by a single oxygen atom polyethercarbonate Any polymer, or the form [-R-O-CO-O-CH₂-O-]ₙ that has both ether and carbonate groups polyetherether first part of the name in polyetherether ketone polyetheretherketone A colorless organic polymer thermoplastic used in engineering applications. polyetherimide An amorphous, amber, transparent, high-performance thermoplastic. polyetherketone A polymer whose molecular backbone contains alternating ketone and ether functionalities. polyetherketoneetherketoneketone A thermoplastic polymer used in surgical implants. polyetherketoneketone A semicrystalline thermoplastic in the polyaryletherketone family of polymers. polyethersulfone Any of a family of thermoplastic polymers that are known for their toughness and stability at high temperatures. They contain the subunit aryl-SO₂-aryl, the defining feature of which is the sulfone group. polyethism The presence of different work activities among different members of an insect community, or at different times in an insect's life polyethnic That contains people who together represent multiple ethnicities, especially such that they coexist and interact harmoniously. polyethoxylate Any polymer based on ethoxylate monomers polyethoxylated Formed into a polymer whose repeat unit is derived from ethylene oxide polyethoxylation Reaction with multiple instances of ethylene oxide polyethylene A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc. polyethyleneimine A polymer of ethyleneimine, often mixed with acrylamides. polyethyleneoxide Synonym of polyethylene glycol. polyethylenic Of, relating to, or derived from polyethylene polyetiological Relating to more than one etiology. polyetiologically In a polyetiological manner polyexponential Involving many exponentials polyextremophile An organism which can tolerate two or more extreme environmental factors. polyextremophilic That can tolerate two or more extreme environmental factors polyextremotolerant Capable of tolerating multiple extreme environmental conditions polyfactorial Having many factors polyfamily A group of people in a polyamorous relationship, who consider each other as family. polyfascicular Relating to or composed of many fascicles. polyfection transfection mediated by cationic polymers polyferredoxin a polymeric form of ferredoxin polyfidelitous Faithful within a polyamorous relationship. polyfidelity A form of polyamory where all members are considered equal partners and agree to be sexually active only with other members of the group. polyfilament Composed of multiple filaments polyfill A synthetic textile used for bulk or insulation, e.g., in stuffed animals or coats. Polyfilla A metaphorical filler to minimize or obscure defects. polyflavonoid Any polymeric flavonoid, especially ones that are the constituents of tannins polyfloral Of or relating to more than one (variety of) flower. polyflorous Synonym of multiflorous. polyflower Produced from multiple types of flower. polyfluorene Any of a class of electroluminescent aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons consisting of many fluorene units attached end-to-end polyfluorescent Containing multiple fluorochromes polyfluorinated fluorinated with many fluorine atoms polyfluoro Many fluorine atoms in a molecule. polyfluoroalkyl Any polyfluoro derivative of an alkyl group. polyfluoroalkylated Modified by the addition of one or more polyfluoroalkyl grops polyfluorobenzyl A derivative of the benzyl radical in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorine polyfluoroolefin Any of several polymers made from the polymerization of fluorinated olefins polyfluorophenyl Any polyfluoro derivative of a phenyl radical polyfoam Any of various materials, made from synthetic polymers, that have a cellular structure and are frequently used in upholstery or insulation. polyfocal Having multiple foci polyfoil Multifoil. polyfold A metrizable space together with an equivalence class of sc-smooth structures. polyfollicular Having many follicles. polyform A plane or solid figure constructed by joining together identical polygons edge to edge. polyformaldehyde polyoxymethylene polyforming An early, noncatalytic process for producing petroleum/gasoline by reacting low- and high-molecular weigh hydrocarbons at high temperature. polyfoto One of a series of 48 photographs (similar to photo booth photos) taken using a Polyfoto camera, which used a single glass plate negative, the operator turning a handle on the side to take each exposure and also move the plate. polyfragmentation The condition of being polyfragmented. polyfragmented Designating a form of dissociative identity disorder in which the patient has a very large number of alters. polyfructan A polymeric fructan polyfructosan A form of fructan polyfucosylate To fucosylate at multiple positions polyfucosylated fucosylated at multiple positions polyfunctional Having multiple different or same functional groups in the same compound. polyfunctionality The state of being polyfunctional. polyfunctionalization The addition of many different functional groups to a molecule polyfunctionalized functionalized with many (different) functional groups polyfunctionally In a polyfunctional manner polyfungal Relating to, or containing multiple types of fungus polyfuroside A particular steroid glycoside. polyfuse Synonym of resettable fuse. polyfused Having multiple rings fused together (with at least one atom that is each part of several rings) polyfusomal Relating to a polyfusome polyfusome A polymeric fusome polygala Any milkwort of the genus Polygala polygalaceous Of or pertaining to a family of plants (Polygalaceae) of which Polygala is the type. polygalactan A relatively large molecular weight galactan polygalactia The excessive secretion of milk by the breasts polygalactin A biodegradable polymer used to make surgical sutures polygalactose A polysaccharide composed of galactose units polygalacturonan A polymeric form of galacturonan polygalacturonase Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of polymeric galacturonic acids and similar carbohydrates. polygalacturonate pectate polygalacturonic Relating to polygalacturonic acid or its derivatives polygalic Of, pertaining to, or obtained from Polygala; specifically, designating an acrid glucoside (called polygalic acid, senegin, etc.), resembling, or possibly identical with, saponin. polygalin polygalic acid