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 profunctor A generalization of a relation in category theory profunda A deep-seated artery, as of the arm, neck, or leg. profundal Relating to the deep zone of an inland body of water where very little sunlight penetrates; located between the limnetic and the benthic zones. profundaplasty A surgical procedure that enlargens the junction of the deep femoral artery. profundicate To make profound; to make a concept unnecessarily complicated. profundify To make profound; to make a concept unnecessarily complicated. profunditude profundity profundity The state of being profound; magnitude, gravity, or intensity. profundulid Any fish in the family Profundulidae. profurca A bundle of muscles in the thorax of some insects profurcal Relating to the profurca profurcasternal Relating to the profurcasternum profurcasternum The posterior part of the prosternum of some insects profuse abundant or generous to the point of excess; copious; volubly expressed. profused abundant, copious, profuse profusely In great quantity or abundance; in a profuse manner. profuseness The quality of being profuse; profusion profusion abundance; the state of being profuse; a cornucopia profusive profuse; lavish; prodigal profusively In a profusive manner. profusiveness The quality of being profusive. prog Progressive rock. progabide An analogue and prodrug of gamma-aminobutyric acid, used in the treatment of epilepsy. progambling In favour of gambling. progametal Of or relating to a progamete. progametangial Relating to the progametangium. progametangium The structure, in some fungi, that develops into the gametangium. progamete A cell that divides to form gametes, or occasionally passes into a gamete. progamic That promotes fertilization. progamous Synonym of progamic. progastrin The inactive precursor of gastrin progelatinase A precursor of gelatinases progemmation The situation where stylospores are given off from basidia, new terminal cells being developed from older or basal cells. progenate To have children. progenation The act of progenating progenerate To beget; to generate; to produce. progeneration The act of begetting; propagation, bearing children, or reproduction. progenerative Of or relating to progeneration. progenesis precocious sexual reproduction (especially in nematodes) progenetic Of or pertaining to progenesis progenital Deriving from or otherwise related to progeny or a progenitor or the anatomical region employed for progeneration. progenitally In progenital terms. progenitive Being able to produce offspring; reproductive. progenitiveness The state or quality of being progenitive (able to produce offspring). progenitor A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors. progenitorial Relating to a progenitor. progenitorship The state of being a progenitor. progenitress a female progenitor progenitrix A female progenitor, a foremother, any of a person's direct female ancestors (ancestresses). progeniture procreation progenocide In favor of genocide. progenome An RNA transcript of a genome progenote Any (hypothesised) primordial organism in which the relationship between genotype and phenotype was still evolving. progeny Offspring or descendants considered as a group. progeria An extremely rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. progeric Having or relating to progeria. progerin A truncated version of the protein lamin A, involved in progeria. progeroid Resembling old age. progestational Describing the phase of the menstrual cycle before gestation and after ovulation, during which progesterone is secreted. Progesterex A hoax date rape drug claimed to cause sterilization. progesterone A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy. progesteronic Relating to, or characteristic of progesterone progestin A synthetic progestagen intended to mimic the effects of progesterone, often for contraceptive purposes. progestinic Relating to or composed of progestin. progestogen The steroid hormone progesterone. progestogenic Relating to, or using a progestogen progestomimetic Mimicking the action of progesterone. progg A left-wing, anticommercial musical movement in Sweden in the 1960s and 1970s. progger A progressive rocker proggie A program, especially (historical) an externally produced hacking tool used to attack other users on early America Online services. proggins proctor proggy Characteristic of progressive rock music. proghead A fan of progressive rock music. proghrelin Any of a class of peptides produced by ghrelin cells of the gastric mucosa proglacial Situated in front, or outside the margins, of a glacier or ice sheet (and formed from its meltwaters). proglottic Of or pertaining to a proglottid. proglottid A segment of a tapeworm; they contain both male and female reproductive organs proglottidization The development of proglottid segments of a tapeworm. proglottis proglottid proglucagon Any of a group of polypeptides that are cleaved to produce glucagon. proglumetacin A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. proglumide A cholecystokinin antagonist drug that inhibits gastrointestinal motility and reduces gastric secretions. proglutelin A glutelin precursor proglycolytic That produces glycolysis prognathia Prognathism. prognathic Synonym of prognathous. prognathism An abnormal projection of the jaws. prognathous Having a jaw that projects forward more than is usual, or being such a jaw. prognose To make a prognosis. prognosis A forecast of the future course or outcome of a situation based on what is presently known; a prediction. prognostes A prognosticator. prognostic Of, pertaining to or characterized by prognosis or prediction. prognosticable Capable of being prognosticated or foretold; predictable. prognostically In prognostic terms. prognosticant Synonym of prognosticatory. prognosticate To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill. prognosticating Of something that predicts or forecasts. prognostication A statement about or prior knowledge of the future. prognosticative Serving to prognosticate. prognosticator One who prognosticates or makes predictions; one who forecasts or guesses. prognosticatory That prognosticates or makes predictions about the future; predictive. prognosticous Prognostic. prognostics An engineering discipline focused on predicting the time at which a system or a component will no longer perform its intended function. prognostify To prognosticate. prognostize To prognosticate. progoitrin A glycoside of 1,5-vinyl-2-thiooxazolidone present in the foliage of brassicas. progovernment In favour of the government. progradation The growth of a river delta farther out into the sea over time, as it gains more sediment progradational Relating to progradation progradationally In a progradational manner. prograde Moving in a forward direction, especially with respect to other bodies in the same system. program A set of structured activities; a plan of action. programless Without programs. programlessness The quality of being programless. programm Same as programme. programma Any law, which, after it had passed the Athenian senate, was fixed on a tablet for public inspection before being proposed to the general assembly of the people. programmability The abstract capability of being programmable. programmable Capable of being programmed. programmably In a programmable manner programmatic Of, relating to, or using a step-by-step program—especially a computer program. programmatical programmatic programmatically In a programmatic manner. programmatism Support for a programme or schedule, especially politically. programmatist Synonym of programmist. programme UK, New Zealand, and India standard spelling of program. programmed having a minister or pastor who conducts religious services. programmer One who writes computer programs. programming The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme. programmist One who supports a programme or schedule, especially politically. programmistic Of or relating to program music. programwide Throughout a program. progranulin A precursor protein to granulin. progranulocyte promyelocyte progranulocytic That promotes the growth of granulocytes progravitational That is aligned with gravitational forces progredience The quality of being progredient. progrediency The quality of being progredient. progredient Of the course of an illness, progressive. Progreso A barangay of Aglipay, Quirino, Philippines. progress Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time. progressible Capable of being progressed. progression The act of moving from one thing to another. progressional Of or pertaining to progression; tending to, or capable of, progress. progressionally progressively progressionary Synonym of progressional. progressionism The belief in a progressive trend, especially in aspects of nature or the cosmos. progressionist An advocate of social progress, ideally towards perfection. progressism Synonym of progressivism. progressist Synonym of progressionist (“one who makes or supports progress”). progressive Favouring or promoting progress; advanced.