Words Ending With IN
Here's the list of all the 1523 Words Ending With IN in the English Language.
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| in | 1. a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot 2. holding office More Definitions → |
| within | 1. on the inside More Definitions → |
| main | 1. any very large body of (salt) water 2. a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage More Definitions → |
| join | 1. become part of; become a member of a group or organization 2. cause to become joined or linked More Definitions → |
| again | 1. anew More Definitions → |
| domain | 1. a particular environment or walk of life 2. territory over which rule or control is exercised More Definitions → |
| certain | 1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured 2. established beyond doubt or question; definitely known More Definitions → |
| win | 1. be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious 2. win something through one's efforts More Definitions → |
| bin | 1. store in bins 2. a container; usually has a lid More Definitions → |
| skin | 1. a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch 2. an outer surface (usually thin) More Definitions → |
| mountain | 1. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
| protein | 1. any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes More Definitions → |
| martin | 1. any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas More Definitions → |
| begin | 1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action 2. have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense More Definitions → |
| pain | 1. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder 2. emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid More Definitions → |
| chain | 1. connect or arrange into a chain by linking 2. fasten or secure with chains More Definitions → |
| brain | 1. that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord 2. mental ability More Definitions → |
| maintain | 1. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity 2. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction More Definitions → |
| gain | 1. obtain 2. win something through one's efforts More Definitions → |
| train | 1. create by training and teaching 2. undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession More Definitions → |
| origin | 1. the place where something begins, where it springs into being 2. properties attributable to your ancestry More Definitions → |
| obtain | 1. come into possession of 2. receive a specified treatment (abstract) More Definitions → |
| remain | 1. stay the same; remain in a certain state 2. continue in a place, position, or situation More Definitions → |
| contain | 1. include or contain; have as a component 2. contain or hold; have within More Definitions → |
| rain | 1. precipitate as rain 2. water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere More Definitions → |
| pin | 1. to hold fast or prevent from moving 2. attach or fasten with pins More Definitions → |
| explain | 1. make plain and comprehensible 2. define More Definitions → |
| virgin | 1. a person who has never had sex 2. being used or worked for the first time More Definitions → |
| plain | 1. extensive tract of level open land 2. a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side More Definitions → |
| bulletin | 1. a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast) 2. make public by bulletin More Definitions → |
| twin | 1. duplicate or match 2. bring two objects, ideas, or people together More Definitions → |
| bargain | 1. an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each 2. an advantageous purchase More Definitions → |
| sin | 1. estrangement from god 2. an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will More Definitions → |
| berlin | 1. a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats More Definitions → |
| captain | 1. be the captain of a sports team 2. an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant More Definitions → |
| franklin | 1. a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth More Definitions → |
| thin | 1. lose thickness; become thin or thinner 2. make thin or thinner More Definitions → |
| vitamin | 1. any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism More Definitions → |
| spin | 1. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis 2. stream in jets, of liquids More Definitions → |
| herein | 1. in this place or thing or document More Definitions → |
| robin | 1. small Old World songbird with a reddish breast 2. large American thrush having a rust-red breast and abdomen More Definitions → |
| tin | 1. plate with tin 2. preserve in a can or tin More Definitions → |
| basin | 1. a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids 2. the quantity that a basin will hold More Definitions → |
| grain | 1. a relatively small granular particle of a substance 2. foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses More Definitions → |
| margin | 1. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary 2. an amount beyond the minimum necessary More Definitions → |
| coin | 1. a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money 2. make up More Definitions → |
| benjamin | 1. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation More Definitions → |
| strain | 1. to exert much effort or energy 2. test the limits of More Definitions → |
| retain | 1. hold back within 2. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature More Definitions → |
| porcelain | 1. ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic More Definitions → |
| cabin | 1. confine to a small space, such as a cabin 2. small room on a ship or boat where people sleep More Definitions → |
| fountain | 1. a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises 2. a natural flow of ground water More Definitions → |
| satin | 1. a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back More Definitions → |
| drain | 1. flow off gradually 2. deplete of resources More Definitions → |
| insulin | 1. hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells More Definitions → |
| fin | 1. equip (a car) with fins 2. propel oneself through the water in a finning motion More Definitions → |
| penguin | 1. short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers More Definitions → |
| terrain | 1. a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential More Definitions → |
| griffin | 1. winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion More Definitions → |
| violin | 1. bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow More Definitions → |
| din | 1. a loud harsh or strident noise 2. the act of making a noisy disturbance More Definitions → |
| resin | 1. any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules More Definitions → |
| curtain | 1. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) 2. any barrier to communication or vision More Definitions → |
| therein | 1. (formal) in or into that thing or place More Definitions → |
| complain | 1. express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness 2. make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge More Definitions → |
| dolphin | 1. large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii) 2. any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises More Definitions → |
| twain | 1. two items of the same kind More Definitions → |
| cousin | 1. the child of your aunt or uncle More Definitions → |
| sustain | 1. lengthen or extend in duration or space 2. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) More Definitions → |
| chin | 1. raise oneself while hanging from one's hands until one's chin is level with the support bar 2. the protruding part of the lower jaw More Definitions → |
| uncertain | 1. lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance 2. not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown More Definitions → |
| stein | 1. a mug intended for serving beer More Definitions → |
| stain | 1. a soiled or discolored appearance 2. (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible More Definitions → |
| pumpkin | 1. a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes 2. usually large pulpy deep-yellow round fruit of the squash family maturing in late summer or early autumn More Definitions → |
| zeppelin | 1. a large rigid dirigible designed to carry passengers or bombs More Definitions → |
| vein | 1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart 2. a distinctive style or manner More Definitions → |
| entertain | 1. provide entertainment for 2. take into consideration, have in view More Definitions → |
| ruin | 1. an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction 2. a ruined building More Definitions → |
| attain | 1. to gain with effort 2. reach a point in time, or a certain state or level More Definitions → |
| mandarin | 1. shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia 2. a member of an elite intellectual or cultural group More Definitions → |
| heroin | 1. a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush More Definitions → |
| vain | 1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance 2. unproductive of success More Definitions → |
| merlin | 1. small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry More Definitions → |
| kin | 1. a person having kinship with another or others 2. group of people related by blood or marriage More Definitions → |
| aspirin | 1. the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets More Definitions → |
| shin | 1. the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle 2. a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg More Definitions → |
| grin | 1. to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl 2. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement More Definitions → |
| refrain | 1. resist doing something 2. choose not to consume More Definitions → |
| gin | 1. strong liquor flavored with juniper berries 2. a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose More Definitions → |
| marlin | 1. large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes More Definitions → |
| yin | 1. the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology More Definitions → |
| akin | 1. similar in quality or character 2. related by blood More Definitions → |
| regain | 1. get or find back; recover the use of 2. come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost More Definitions → |
| coffin | 1. place into a coffin 2. box in which a corpse is buried or cremated More Definitions → |
| ascertain | 1. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study 2. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something More Definitions → |
| toxin | 1. a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species More Definitions → |
| chamberlain | 1. the treasurer of a municipal corporation 2. an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman More Definitions → |
| assassin | 1. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed 2. a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders More Definitions → |
| actin | 1. one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form More Definitions → |
| serotonin | 1. a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory More Definitions → |
| villain | 1. a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately 2. the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction More Definitions → |
| slain | 1. kill intentionally and with premeditation 2. to succeed greatly More Definitions → |
| mandolin | 1. a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum More Definitions → |
| chaplain | 1. a clergyman ministering to some institution More Definitions → |
| immunoglobulin | 1. a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response More Definitions → |
| hin | 1. ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons More Definitions → |
| kelvin | 1. the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
| paladin | 1. someone who fights for a cause More Definitions → |
| interleukin | 1. any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system More Definitions → |
| moulin | 1. a chute through which supraglacial water enters a glacier, boring either to the bedrock or to the depth of common crevasse formation More Definitions → |
| ain | 1. belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive More Definitions → |
| muffin | 1. a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan More Definitions → |
| goblin | 1. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings More Definitions → |
| harlequin | 1. a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte) 2. variegate with spots or marks More Definitions → |
| gelatin | 1. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin 2. an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods More Definitions → |
| amoxicillin | 1. an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections More Definitions → |
| napkin | 1. a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing 2. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement More Definitions → |
| rein | 1. control and direct with or as if by reins 2. stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins More Definitions → |
| pertain | 1. be relevant to 2. be a part or attribute of More Definitions → |
| floodplain | 1. a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding More Definitions → |
| hemoglobin | 1. a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues More Definitions → |
| penicillin | 1. any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases More Definitions → |
| cochin | 1. Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs More Definitions → |
| abstain | 1. refrain from voting 2. choose not to consume More Definitions → |
| albumin | 1. a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids More Definitions → |
| heparin | 1. a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery More Definitions → |
| chromatin | 1. the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses into chromosomes More Definitions → |
| glycoprotein | 1. a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component More Definitions → |
| restrain | 1. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement 2. restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult More Definitions → |
| angiotensin | 1. any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels More Definitions → |
| groin | 1. the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals 2. a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults More Definitions → |
| swain | 1. a man who is the lover of a man or woman More Definitions → |
| lain | 1. be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position 2. be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position More Definitions → |
| sequin | 1. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing More Definitions → |
| sheepskin | 1. tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing 2. skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on More Definitions → |
| melatonin | 1. hormone secreted by the pineal gland More Definitions → |
| biotin | 1. a B vitamin that aids in body growth More Definitions → |
| lipoprotein | 1. a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood More Definitions → |
| foreskin | 1. a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris 2. a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis More Definitions → |
| constrain | 1. compel to behave in a certain way 2. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement More Definitions → |
| dioxin | 1. any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides More Definitions → |
| raisin | 1. dried grape More Definitions → |
| kremlin | 1. citadel of a Russian town More Definitions → |
| dauphin | 1. formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne More Definitions → |
| paraffin | 1. from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings 2. a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) More Definitions → |
| tenderloin | 1. a city district known for its vice and high crime rate 2. the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column More Definitions → |
| niacin | 1. a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract More Definitions → |
| cumin | 1. dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds 2. aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family More Definitions → |
| florin | 1. the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents 2. formerly the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
| javelin | 1. an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible 2. a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events More Definitions → |
| metformin | 1. an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes More Definitions → |
| disdain | 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient More Definitions → |
| loin | 1. a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump 2. either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds More Definitions → |
| lupin | 1. any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers More Definitions → |
| myosin | 1. the commonest protein in muscle; a globulin that combines with actin to form actomyosin More Definitions → |
| warfarin | 1. an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus More Definitions → |
| puffin | 1. any of two genera of northern seabirds having short necks and brightly colored compressed bills More Definitions → |
| underpin | 1. support from beneath 2. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm More Definitions → |
| detain | 1. deprive of freedom; take into confinement 2. stop or halt More Definitions → |
| urchin | 1. poor and often mischievous city child More Definitions → |
| trypsin | 1. an enzyme of pancreatic origin; catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins to smaller polypeptide units More Definitions → |
| prostaglandin | 1. a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity More Definitions → |
| bruin | 1. a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic `Reynard the Fox' 2. large ferocious bear of Eurasia More Definitions → |
| 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 More Definitions → |
| ciprofloxacin | 1. an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints More Definitions → |
| chieftain | 1. the leader of a group of people 2. the head of a tribe or clan More Definitions → |
| casein | 1. a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives 2. a water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk More Definitions → |
| lecithin | 1. a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier More Definitions → |
| glycerin | 1. a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils More Definitions → |
| kingpin | 1. the most important person in a group or undertaking 2. bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle More Definitions → |
| prolactin | 1. gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition More Definitions → |
| tiffin | 1. a midday meal More Definitions → |
| chagrin | 1. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of 2. strong feelings of embarrassment More Definitions → |
| mannequin | 1. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions 2. a life-size dummy used to display clothes More Definitions → |
| takin | 1. large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area More Definitions → |
| sabin | 1. a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound More Definitions → |
| fain | 1. having made preparations 2. with pleasure More Definitions → |
| thrombin | 1. an enzyme that acts on fibrinogen in blood causing it to clot More Definitions → |
| bobbin | 1. a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound More Definitions → |
| myelin | 1. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers More Definitions → |
| riboflavin | 1. a B vitamin that prevents skin lesions and weight loss More Definitions → |
| multivitamin | 1. a pill or tablet containing several vitamins More Definitions → |
| globulin | 1. a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed More Definitions → |
| vermin | 1. an irritating or obnoxious person 2. any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats More Definitions → |
| muslin | 1. plain-woven cotton fabric More Definitions → |
| sirloin | 1. the portion of the loin (especially of beef) just in front of the rump More Definitions → |
| rejoin | 1. join again 2. answer back More Definitions → |
| doxorubicin | 1. an antibiotic used as an anticancer drug More Definitions → |
| ampicillin | 1. semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin) More Definitions → |
| quin | 1. one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy More Definitions → |
| digoxin | 1. digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully More Definitions → |
| hairpin | 1. a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place More Definitions → |
| bilirubin | 1. an orange-yellow pigment in the bile that forms as a product of hemoglobin; excess amounts in the blood produce the yellow appearance observed in jaundice More Definitions → |
| cephalexin | 1. a cephalosporin antibiotic (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribed for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract More Definitions → |
| savin | 1. procumbent or spreading juniper More Definitions → |
| renin | 1. a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure More Definitions → |
| gremlin | 1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous More Definitions → |
| endotoxin | 1. a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die More Definitions → |
| statin | 1. a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase More Definitions → |
| moccasin | 1. soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans More Definitions → |
| indomethacin | 1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin) More Definitions → |
| lutein | 1. yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks More Definitions → |
| lectin | 1. any of several plant glycoproteins that act like specific antibodies but are not antibodies in that they are not evoked by an antigenic stimulus More Definitions → |
| phenytoin | 1. an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative More Definitions → |
| lignin | 1. a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants More Definitions → |
| gonadotropin | 1. hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity More Definitions → |
| sarin | 1. a highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase More Definitions → |
| nitroglycerin | 1. a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat) More Definitions → |
| vancomycin | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections More Definitions → |
| pectin | 1. any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams More Definitions → |
| rosin | 1. rub rosin onto 2. any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules More Definitions → |
| oxytocin | 1. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk More Definitions → |
| poplin | 1. a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery More Definitions → |
| buckskin | 1. horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail 2. a soft yellowish suede leather originally from deerskin but now usually from sheepskin More Definitions → |
| fluorescein | 1. a yellow dye that is visible even when highly diluted; used as an absorption indicator when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride in order to precipitate silver chloride (turns pink when no chloride ions are left in solution and negative fluorescein ions are then absorbed) More Definitions → |
| keratin | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves More Definitions → |
| terrapin | 1. any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water More Definitions → |
| plantain | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally 2. a banana tree bearing hanging clusters of edible angular greenish starchy fruits; tropics and subtropics More Definitions → |
| sprain | 1. a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments 2. twist suddenly so as to sprain More Definitions → |
| transferrin | 1. a globulin in blood plasma that carries iron More Definitions → |
| fibrin | 1. a white insoluble fibrous protein formed by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen when blood clots; it forms a network that traps red cells and platelets More Definitions → |
| ribavirin | 1. an inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections More Definitions → |
| globin | 1. a colorless protein obtained by removing heme from hemoglobin; the oxygen carrying compound in red blood cells More Definitions → |
| formalin | 1. a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens More Definitions → |
| erythropoietin | 1. a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells More Definitions → |
| calcitonin | 1. thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone More Definitions → |
| lambskin | 1. the skin of a lamb with the wool still on 2. skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on More Definitions → |
| progestin | 1. any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone More Definitions → |
| ferritin | 1. a protein containing 20% iron that is found in the intestines and liver and spleen; it is one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body More Definitions → |
| thiamin | 1. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth More Definitions → |
| enjoin | 1. issue an injunction 2. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority More Definitions → |
| flavin | 1. a ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin More Definitions → |
| pidgin | 1. an artificial language used for trade between speakers of different languages More Definitions → |
| vasopressin | 1. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules More Definitions → |
| skein | 1. coils of worsted yarn More Definitions → |
| brahmin | 1. a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family) 2. a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas More Definitions → |
| olefin | 1. any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon More Definitions → |
| gentamicin | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Garamycin) that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract More Definitions → |
| rifampin | 1. an antibacterial drug (trade names Rifadin and Rimactane) used to treat tuberculosis More Definitions → |
| streptomycin | 1. an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis More Definitions → |
| haemoglobin | 1. a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues More Definitions → |
| gabapentin | 1. an anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles More Definitions → |
| melanin | 1. insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers More Definitions → |
| bluefin | 1. flesh of very large tuna 2. largest tuna; to 1500 pounds; of mostly temperate seas: feed in polar regions but breed in tropics More Definitions → |
| pigskin | 1. leather from the skin of swine More Definitions → |
| tannin | 1. any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine More Definitions → |
| blain | 1. an inflammatory swelling or sore More Definitions → |
| yellowfin | 1. may reach 400 pounds; worldwide in tropics More Definitions → |
| corticotropin | 1. a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex More Definitions → |
| aflatoxin | 1. a potent carcinogen from the fungus Aspergillus; can be produced and stored for use as a bioweapon More Definitions → |
| kaolin | 1. a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper) More Definitions → |
| ricin | 1. a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon More Definitions → |
| neomycin | 1. an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery More Definitions → |
| capsaicin | 1. colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno More Definitions → |
| rhodopsin | 1. a red photopigment in the retinal rods of vertebrates; dissociates into retinene by light More Definitions → |
| ordain | 1. order by virtue of superior authority; decree 2. appoint to a clerical posts More Definitions → |
| theremin | 1. an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing More Definitions → |
| elfin | 1. relating to or made or done by or as if by an elf 2. suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness More Definitions → |
| noggin | 1. informal terms for a human head More Definitions → |
| methicillin | 1. antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections More Definitions → |
| lapin | 1. the fur of a rabbit 2. castrated male rabbit More Definitions → |
| dustbin | 1. a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected More Definitions → |
| prothrombin | 1. a protein in blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin More Definitions → |
| tuberculin | 1. a sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium; used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis More Definitions → |
| auxin | 1. a plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth More Definitions → |
| endorphin | 1. a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties More Definitions → |
| forebrain | 1. the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube More Definitions → |
| grosgrain | 1. a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs More Definitions → |
| dentin | 1. a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth 2. bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth More Definitions → |
| gaskin | 1. lower part of a horse's thigh between the hock and the stifle More Definitions → |
| lanolin | 1. a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics 2. an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep) More Definitions → |
| chitin | 1. a tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi More Definitions → |
| thyrotropin | 1. anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland More Definitions → |
| calfskin | 1. fine leather from the skin of a calf More Definitions → |
| dobbin | 1. a quiet plodding workhorse More Definitions → |
| lovastatin | 1. an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate More Definitions → |
| gamin | 1. (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets More Definitions → |
| myoglobin | 1. a hemoprotein that receives oxygen from hemoglobin and stores it in the tissues until needed More Definitions → |
| elastin | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries More Definitions → |
| retrain | 1. teach new skills 2. train again More Definitions → |
| phosphoprotein | 1. containing chemically bound phosphoric acid More Definitions → |
| wain | 1. large open farm wagon More Definitions → |
| woodgrain | 1. texture produced by the fibers in wood More Definitions → |
| mucin | 1. a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces More Definitions → |
| nystatin | 1. an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes More Definitions → |
| maudlin | 1. effusively or insincerely emotional More Definitions → |
| kanamycin | 1. antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections More Definitions → |
| tarpaulin | 1. waterproofed canvas More Definitions → |
| saccharin | 1. a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener More Definitions → |
| porphyrin | 1. any of various pigments distributed widely in living tissues More Definitions → |
| washbasin | 1. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face 2. a basin for washing the hands More Definitions → |
| gastrin | 1. polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated More Definitions → |
| pepsin | 1. an enzyme produced in the stomach that splits proteins into peptones More Definitions → |
| deerskin | 1. leather from the hide of a deer More Definitions → |
| midbrain | 1. the middle portion of the brain More Definitions → |
| mitomycin | 1. a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug More Definitions → |
| capuchin | 1. a hooded cloak for women 2. monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl More Definitions → |
| boatswain | 1. a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen More Definitions → |
| biggin | 1. a child's tight-fitting cap; often ties under the chin More Definitions → |
| cholecystokinin | 1. a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine More Definitions → |
| moleskin | 1. a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap More Definitions → |
| papain | 1. a proteolytic enzyme obtained from the unripe papaya; used as a meat tenderizer More Definitions → |
| hobgoblin | 1. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings 2. an object of dread or apprehension More Definitions → |
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