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 polysemic Having a number of senses (meanings) or understandings. polysemically In a polysemic manner; with multiple meanings. polysemous Synonym of polysemic. polysemously In a polysemous way. polysemousness Polysemy. polysemy The quality characteristic of a polyseme, a sign (such as a word or symbol) that has multiple meanings (senses), often including multiple similar ones. polysensitization sensitization to multiple allergens polysensitize To sensitize to many allergens polysensory Relating to multiple senses, or modes of perception. polysensuous Having many senses or meanings. polysepalous having separate sepals polysequence A stratigraphic sequence of many strata polyserial Relating to the correlation between multiple continuous variables polyserine A polypeptide composed of only serine amino acids polyserositis Inflammation of multiple serosae (serous membranes), as a component of a disease process that is either inherently systemic or has some systemic sequelae. polysexual Of or pertaining to multiple types of sexuality. polysexuality A sexual orientation characterized by an attraction to people of many, but not all, genders. polysheath A sheath consisting of multiple layers. polysialia hypersalivation polysialic Of or pertaining to polysialic acid or its derivatives polysialoganglioside A ganglioside containing many sialic acid residues polysialylated Modified by the addition of many sialic acid residues polysialylation Conversion to, or reaction with, polysialic acid. polysialyltransferase Any transferase that promotes polysialylation polysided many-sided polysilane Any of a range of polymers having a backbone of continuous silicon atoms polysilazane A polymer in which silicon and nitrogen atoms alternate to form the basic backbone. polysilicate Any of many polymeric silicate structures typically found in rocks and minerals polysilicic Of or pertaining to any polymer of silicic acid polysilicon Containing many silicon atoms, especially when linked into chains or networks. polysiloxane Any of many polymers having a siloxane repeat unit polysiloxanol Any alcohol derived from a polysiloxane polysilylated silylated with many silyl groups polysingularity The condition of a function or equation that has multiple singularities polysinusitis The simultaneous inflammation of multiple sinuses polysiphonic Composed of multiple tubes joined together polysiphonous Having multiple stems, filaments or tubes polysized Having many different sizes polysleeve A clear plastic sleeve, usually closed on two or three sides, often used to contain CDs, trading cards, first day covers and other collectables. polysomal Of or pertaining to a polysome. polysomally By means of a polysome polysomatic Having grains or layers of multiple minerals polysomatism The condition of being polysomatic. polysomaty The condition of a cell having reduplicated chromatin in its nucleus polysome a polyribosome polysomia A fetal malformation in which multiple bodies are partially fused together. polysomic Having one or more duplicated chromosomes beyond the normal diploid complement polysomnogram A record of a person's sleep activity obtained using polysomnography. polysomnograph polysomnogram polysomnographer A person who makes polysomnographs using polysomnography polysomnographic Of, pertaining to, or made using polysomnography polysomnographically By means of polysomnography. polysomnographist A person who records, and interprets polysomnographies polysomnography A multiparameter recording of brain waves used in the study of sleep polysomnologist An expert at polysomnography polysomy The condition of being polysomic. polysorbate Any of a class of emulsifiers used as food additives and in pharmaceutical preparations; they are derived from sorbitan (typically with three polyoxyethylene side-chains) esterified with a fatty acid; they are mostly oily liquids, or soft solids. polyspast A machine consisting of many pulleys polyspaston A hoisting-tackle with many pulleys. polyspecialist A person who has knowledge in many areas. polyspecific Pertaining to multiple species polyspecifically In a polyspecific manner polyspecificity The quality of being polyspecific. polyspectrum A higher-order spectrum of a multivariate stationary time series polyspeed Capable of operating a different speeds. polysperm polyspermous polyspermal polyspermous polyspermatous polyspermous polyspermia polyspermy polyspermic Of or pertaining to polyspermy polyspermous Containing many seeds polyspermy The penetration of an ovum by more than one sperm. polysphere A product of spheres. polyspike Any of a series of multiple, repetitive spikes found in the EEG of people with epilepsy polysplenia A congenital disease manifested by multiple small accessory spleens. polysplenic Having multiple spleens. polysporangiate Synonym of polysporangiophyte. polysporangiophyte Any plant in which the sporophyte has a structure of branching stems (axes) terminating in sporangia. polysporangium A sporangium that contains many spores polyspore Any of a group of twelve to sixteen spores present in some red algae polyspored polysporous polysporic polysporous polysporous Having or producing many spores polyspory when more than 4 pollen grain are attached in a tetrad polysquaraine Any polymer based on squaraines, some of which have semiconducting properties polysquare a polyomino polystability The quality of being polystable. polystable Having many stable forms polystachyous Having many spikes. polystannane An organometallic polymer comprising a backbone of tin atoms connected by covalent bonds, unknown in any other metal. polystate A set of separate political units that overlap and exist under a central government. polystearate Any compound that has many stearate groups polystele a segment of plant stem which is characterised by possession of more than a single stele. polystelic Exhibiting polystely; being a polystele. polystely The property of being polystelic. polystemonous Having the number of stamens more than double that of the petals or sepals polystichous arranged in several rows or series polystick A figure made by joining line segments of equal length end to end at right angles. polystilbene Any polymer produced by the polymerization of stilbene polystoechotid Any insect of the giant lacewing family, Polystoechotidae. polystomatous Having many mouths. polystome Any animal with many mouths. polystomous Having many mouths, suckers, or haustoria. polystone A mixture of polyurethane resin and other additives meant to produce a stone-like appearance. polystratal Composed of or characterized by multiple strata or layers. polystrate Found within several strata. polystratified Having many strata polystyle Having many columns; said of a building, especially of an interior part or court. polystylism A polystylistic approach in art or music. polystylist A polystylistic artist. polystylistic Partaking of multiple styles polystylous Bearing many styles. polystyrene A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH₂CHphenyl. polysubstance Involving many substances (in the context of drug abuse). polysubstituted Having many substituents polysuccinimide The polyimide of succinic acid polysucrose A synthetic polymer of sucrose polysugar polysaccharide polysulcate Having many sulci polysulfane any compound, of general formula HSₙH (n > 2), having an unbranched chain of sulfur atoms polysulfate Any compound that has many sulfate groups, especially one that has been polysulfated polysulfated modified by the addition of multiple sulfate groups polysulfation reaction with many sulfate groups polysulfide Any compound of general formula RSₙR having a chain of more than two sulfur atoms; any derivative of a polysulfane. polysulfido A ligand consisting of a chain of sulfur atoms connected at both ends polysulfonated sulfonated with many sulfonate groups polysulfone Any of a several classes of thermoplastic polymers whose repeat units contain a sulfone polysulphuret A polysulfide. polySUMO A polymeric form of SUMO polysumoylated Modified by polysumoylation polysumoylation The existence, or the generation, of polySUMO chains. polysurgery Multiple surgical operations, especially when part of a morbid condition where the patient desires unnecessary surgery. polysurgical Of or pertaining to polysurgery. polyswitch Synonym of resettable fuse. polysyllabic Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables. polysyllabically In a polysyllabic way. polysyllabicism The state or characteristic of having a polysyllabic or overly complex style. polysyllabicity The state or characteristic of being polysyllabic. polysyllabism The state or characteristic of having or using words containing multiple syllables, sometimes as a stage in the development of language. polysyllable A word with more than two syllables. Sometimes used in a more restricted sense. polysyllogism A number of propositions that, together, constitute a sequence of syllogisms polysyllogistic Relating to a polysyllogism. polysymmetric polysymmetrical polysymmetrical divisible into exactly similar halves by more than one plane polysymmetrically In a polysymmetrical manner. polysymmetry The quality of being polysymmetrical. polysymplectic Multiply symplectic polysymptomatic Relating to more than one symptom. polysynaptic of or involving multiple synapses polysynaptically In a polysynaptic manner; using more than one synapse.