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 vasotonus tone of the vascular system vasotransplantation transplantation of a blood vessel vasotribe Synonym of angiotribe. vasotrophic relating to the nutrition of blood vessels vasovagal Pertaining to the vagus nerve as well as the vascular system; often describing an attack etc. characterised by slowing of the pulse and a fall in blood pressure. vasovasorrhaphy A surgery in which the two cut ends of the vas deferens are sutured together; vasovasostomy. vasovasostomy a microsurgical procedure that reverses a vasectomy by precisely reconnecting the cut ends of the vas deferens, restoring the pathway for sperm to enter the semen and potentially reestablish fertility. vasovesiculectomy Excision of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicles. Vaspurakan The eighth province of ancient Greater Armenia, which later became an independent kingdom during the Middle Ages, centered on Lake Van. Vasquez A surname from Spanish. vasquine A type of frock worn in Spain between the 17th and 19th centuries. Vasra A barangay of Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Vass A surname. vassal The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service. vassalage The state of being a vassal; fealty. Vassalboro A town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. vassaldom State of being a vassal; vassalage. vassaless A female vassal. vassalhood The state of being a vassal; vassalage. vassalic of or pertaining to vassals vassalism The system of vassalage. vassalitic Pertaining to or characteristic of the status of vassal. vassality The condition of being a vassal. vassalization The process of vassalizing. vassalize To make into a vassal. Vassall A surname. Vassallo A surname from Italian. vassalry Collectively, the vassals. vassalship The status of being a vassal. vassalty Synonym of vassaldom (“state of being a vassal; vassalhood”). Vassar A surname. Vassarite A student or alumnus of Vassar College, New York. Vasse A surname from French. Vassell A surname. Vasser A surname from French. Vasseur A surname. Vassey A surname. Vassilis A male given name Vassy A diminutive of the female given name Βασιλική (Vasilikí), from Greek vast Very large or wide (literally or figuratively). Vasta A surname from Italian. vastatin Any of a specific type of statins vastation Devastation, laying waste. vasten To make or become vast Vasthy A female given name from Persian, variant of Vashti. vastidity Vastness; immensity. vastily In a vasty manner. vastiness vastness vastitude vastness; immensity vastity Emptiness or desolation. vastly Greatly, in a vast manner. vastness The quality of being vast. vastoadductor Relating to the vastus medialis muscle and adductor magnus muscle. vastrap A type of folk dance; the music of this dance vastu A philosophy of architecture that has elements akin to feng shui vastus One of the great muscles upon the front of the thigh. vasty vast Vasu Any of the attendant deities of Indra, and later Vishnu. They are eight elemental gods representing aspects of nature. Vasudeva Vasudeva, husband of Devaki, and Rohini, son of Shurasena, and the father of Krishna, and Balarama Vasudevan A surname. Vasudha A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Vasuki The god of snakes in Hindu mythology. Vasundhara A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Vasya A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian male given name diminutive Ва́ся (Vásja) Vasyl A transliteration of the Ukrainian male given name Васи́ль (Vasýlʹ), equivalent to Basil. Vasylivka A city and raion of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in south-eastern Ukraine. Vasylkiv A city in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. Vasylovych A transliteration of the Ukrainian patronymic Васи́льович (Vasýlʹovyč) Vasyugan A river in Kargasoksky district, Tomsk Oblast, Russia. vat A large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning. vata The dosha representing air or wind. vatable On which VAT must be paid. vataireoid Any of a monophyletic clade of legumes of the subfamily Faboideae Vatakara A city in Kerala, India. vatakkiruttal The Tamil ritual of fasting till death. vatalanib A particular drug that inhibits angiogenesis. Vater A surname from German. vaterite A polymorph of calcium carbonate, chemical formula CaCO₃. vateritic Of, pertaining to, or containing vaterite vates A poet or bard who is divinely inspired. vatful As much as a vat will hold. Vath A surname. Vathekian Of or relating to Vathek, the protagonist of William Beckford's Gothic novel Vathek (1786): he is a caliph who renounces Islam, seeks supernatural powers, and is ultimately doomed to hell. vati A pill vatic Pertaining to a prophet; prophetic, oracular. vatical Of or pertaining to a prophet; prophetic. vatically In a vatic manner. Vatican Relating to the Vatican City state. Vaticanal Of or relating to the Vatican. Vaticanese Of or pertaining to the Vatican City. Vaticanian A person from Vatican City. Vaticanic Of or relating to the Vatican. Vaticanism The doctrine of papal supremacy; views in support of the authority of the pope. Vaticanist Someone who strongly adheres to the papal authority. Vaticanization The process of Vaticanizing. Vaticanize To make to conform to the religious principles and practices of the Vatican. vaticanol Any of a class of resveratrol oligomers found in Vatica. Vaticanologist One who practices or studies Vaticanology. Vaticanology the study of the politics, decisions and functioning of the Vatican vaticidal Committing or pertaining to vaticide. vaticide The murder of a prophet. vaticinal Of or pertaining to prophecy; prophetic. vaticinate To predict or foretell future events; to prophesy or presage. vaticination Prediction, prophecy. vaticinator Someone who vaticinates; a prophet. vaticinatory Related to vaticination. vaticinatrix A female vaticinator or prophet. vaticine A prediction; a vaticination. Vatileaks The Vatican leaks scandal. Vatinian Of hatred: extremely strong, bitter, intense. vatiquinone The quinone 2-[(3R,6E,10E)-3-hydroxy-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-6,10,14-trienyl]-3,5,6-trimethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione Vatira Synonym of ꞌAylóꞌchaxnim. vatje A small cask for water; a military canteen vatmaker Someone who makes vats. vatman The embodiment of the VAT taxation department vatnik A Russian style of quilted jacket. vato A Hispanic youth; a guy; a dude. Vatroslav A male given name from the Slavic languages. vatrushka A sort of small, round pastry filled with cottage cheese, popular in Eastern Europe. Vatsal A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Vattelian Of or relating to Emer de Vattel (1714–1767), influential international lawyer. Vatteluttu An abugida writing system originating from the ancient Tamil people of South India. Vatter A surname from German. Vattjom A locality in Sundsvall municipality, Västernorrland county, Sweden. vattoo A tattoo or temporary tattoo on a woman's vulva or pubic area. vatu The national currency of Vanuatu. Vatubua A surname from Fijian. Vatutine A city in Cherkasy Oblast, in central Ukraine. vaucheriaxanthin A particular carotenoid. Vaucluse A department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Capital: Avignon (INSEE code 84). vauclusian artesian (rising to the surface under its own hydrostatic pressure) Vaud A canton of Switzerland. Vauderens A former municipality in Glâne district, Fribourg canton, Switzerland, part of Ursy since 2001. vaudeville A style of multi-act theatrical entertainment which originated from France and flourished in Europe and North America from the 1880s through the 1920s. vaudevillelike Resembling or characteristic of vaudeville. vaudevillesque Resembling or characteristic of vaudeville. vaudevillian Someone who performs in vaudeville. vaudevillist A vaudeville performer or composer. Vaudois An inhabitant of the Swiss canton of Vaud. Vaughan A surname from Welsh. vaughanite A mineral containing mercury, sulfur, antimony and thallium that is found in Canada. Vaughn A surname from Welsh. Vaughniston The couple consisting of celebrities Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston, together from 2005 to 2006. Vaughns A surname. Vaught A surname. vaugnerite An appinite mineral from the Massif Central. vault An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building. vaultable Able to be vaulted or leaped over. vaultage A vaulted place or arched cellar. vaulted Of a ceiling supported by arches, introduced in the Gothic style.