Words Ending With SIS
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| analysis | 1. an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole 2. the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations More Definitions → |
| basis | 1. a relation that provides the foundation for something 2. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained More Definitions → |
| crisis | 1. an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty 2. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something More Definitions → |
| diagnosis | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
| emphasis | 1. special importance or significance 2. intensity or forcefulness of expression More Definitions → |
| thesis | 1. an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument 2. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree More Definitions → |
| synthesis | 1. the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds) 2. the combination of ideas into a complex whole More Definitions → |
| oasis | 1. a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface) 2. a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary More Definitions → |
| synopsis | 1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory More Definitions → |
| genesis | 1. a coming into being More Definitions → |
| hypothesis | 1. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations 2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena More Definitions → |
| chassis | 1. alternative names for the body of a human being 2. a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device More Definitions → |
| sis | 1. a female person who has the same parents as another person More Definitions → |
| tuberculosis | 1. infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages) More Definitions → |
| osteoporosis | 1. abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women More Definitions → |
| hypnosis | 1. a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion More Definitions → |
| sclerosis | 1. any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue More Definitions → |
| biosynthesis | 1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism More Definitions → |
| apoptosis | 1. a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival More Definitions → |
| dialysis | 1. separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes More Definitions → |
| prognosis | 1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop 2. a prediction of the course of a disease More Definitions → |
| fibrosis | 1. development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ More Definitions → |
| electrophoresis | 1. the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode More Definitions → |
| nemesis | 1. something causing misery or death More Definitions → |
| psoriasis | 1. a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences More Definitions → |
| necrosis | 1. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
| paralysis | 1. loss of the ability to move a body part More Definitions → |
| pathogenesis | 1. the origination and development of a disease More Definitions → |
| thrombosis | 1. the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel More Definitions → |
| endometriosis | 1. the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea More Definitions → |
| stenosis | 1. abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway More Definitions → |
| atherosclerosis | 1. a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries More Definitions → |
| cirrhosis | 1. a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism More Definitions → |
| hydrolysis | 1. a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water More Definitions → |
| metastasis | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body More Definitions → |
| photosynthesis | 1. synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants) More Definitions → |
| psychoanalysis | 1. a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud More Definitions → |
| psychosis | 1. any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted More Definitions → |
| metamorphosis | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances More Definitions → |
| osmosis | 1. (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal More Definitions → |
| catalysis | 1. acceleration of a chemical reaction induced by the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction More Definitions → |
| prosthesis | 1. corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body More Definitions → |
| mutagenesis | 1. an event capable of causing a mutation More Definitions → |
| parenthesis | 1. either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material 2. a message that departs from the main subject More Definitions → |
| electrolysis | 1. (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions 2. removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root More Definitions → |
| pertussis | 1. a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane More Definitions → |
| sepsis | 1. the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues More Definitions → |
| angiogenesis | 1. the formation of new blood vessels More Definitions → |
| homeostasis | 1. (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes More Definitions → |
| mitosis | 1. cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes More Definitions → |
| hemodialysis | 1. dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure More Definitions → |
| scoliosis | 1. an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column More Definitions → |
| hysteresis | 1. the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field More Definitions → |
| lysis | 1. recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside 2. (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria More Definitions → |
| morphogenesis | 1. differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism) More Definitions → |
| acidosis | 1. abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues More Definitions → |
| biogenesis | 1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism 2. the production of living organisms from other living organisms More Definitions → |
| exegesis | 1. an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) More Definitions → |
| symbiosis | 1. the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other More Definitions → |
| antithesis | 1. exact opposite 2. the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance More Definitions → |
| meiosis | 1. (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) 2. understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary) More Definitions → |
| arteriosclerosis | 1. sclerosis of the arterial walls More Definitions → |
| candidiasis | 1. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) More Definitions → |
| ellipsis | 1. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences More Definitions → |
| urinalysis | 1. (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis) More Definitions → |
| stasis | 1. an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped 2. inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces More Definitions → |
| neurosis | 1. a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction More Definitions → |
| sarcoidosis | 1. a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands More Definitions → |
| brucellosis | 1. infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache 2. an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings More Definitions → |
| phagocytosis | 1. process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection More Definitions → |
| proteolysis | 1. the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds More Definitions → |
| pyrolysis | 1. transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat More Definitions → |
| toxoplasmosis | 1. infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus More Definitions → |
| catharsis | 1. (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions 2. purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels More Definitions → |
| asbestosis | 1. lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles More Definitions → |
| leishmaniasis | 1. sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies More Definitions → |
| anastomosis | 1. a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous More Definitions → |
| gnosis | 1. intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics More Definitions → |
| kinesis | 1. a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation More Definitions → |
| amyloidosis | 1. a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma More Definitions → |
| mononucleosis | 1. an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing More Definitions → |
| amniocentesis | 1. (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities More Definitions → |
| glycolysis | 1. a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP More Definitions → |
| schistosomiasis | 1. an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected More Definitions → |
| hemostasis | 1. surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat) More Definitions → |
| neurofibromatosis | 1. autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities More Definitions → |
| hemochromatosis | 1. pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints More Definitions → |
| silicosis | 1. a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate More Definitions → |
| hemolysis | 1. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin More Definitions → |
| halitosis | 1. offensive breath More Definitions → |
| catechesis | 1. oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation) More Definitions → |
| thrombolysis | 1. the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots More Definitions → |
| spermatogenesis | 1. development of spermatozoa More Definitions → |
| cryptanalysis | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms More Definitions → |
| leptospirosis | 1. an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever More Definitions → |
| cholestasis | 1. a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed More Definitions → |
| aspergillosis | 1. severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys 2. an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs More Definitions → |
| cytokinesis | 1. organic process consisting of the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following karyokinesis bringing about the separation into two daughter cells More Definitions → |
| apotheosis | 1. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal 2. the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god) More Definitions → |
| neurogenesis | 1. the development of nerve tissues More Definitions → |
| keratosis | 1. a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin More Definitions → |
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