Words Containing OMY

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economy
1. the system of production and distribution and consumption
2. the efficient use of resources
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astronomy
1. the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
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anatomy
1. the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
2. alternative names for the body of a human being
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taxonomy
1. a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc
2. (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification
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autonomy
1. immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
2. personal independence
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gloomy
1. depressingly dark
2. filled with melancholy and despondency
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hysterectomy
1. surgical removal of the uterus
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roomy
1. an associate who shares a room with you
2. (of buildings and rooms) having ample space
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agronomy
1. the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production
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dichotomy
1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
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gastronomy
1. a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
2. the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food
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cardiomyopathy
1. a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
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erythromycin
1. an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
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mastectomy
1. surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
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streptomyces
1. aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin)
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ostomy
1. surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
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vasectomy
1. surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
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vancomycin
1. an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections
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prostatectomy
1. surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
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streptomycin
1. an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
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trisomy
1. chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell
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neomycin
1. an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery
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poliomyelitis
1. an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
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osteomyelitis
1. an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
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tracheostomy
1. a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
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phlebotomy
1. surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
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encephalomyelitis
1. inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
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cholecystectomy
1. surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
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neuroanatomy
1. the anatomy of the nervous system
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colostomy
1. a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
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electromyography
1. diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph
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laparotomy
1. surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
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osteotomy
1. surgical sectioning of bone
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lobotomy
1. surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
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mitomycin
1. a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug
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nephrectomy
1. surgical removal of a kidney
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endarterectomy
1. surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
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rhabdomyosarcoma
1. a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
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