Nouns Ending With IS
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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 → |
tennis | 1. a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court 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 → |
axis | 1. a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions 2. the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged 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 → |
arthritis | 1. inflammation of a joint or joints 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 → |
hepatitis | 1. inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin More Definitions → |
iris | 1. plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals 2. muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye More Definitions → |
debris | 1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up 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 → |
kris | 1. a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade More Definitions → |
cannabis | 1. any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect 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 → |
ibis | 1. wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills 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 → |
taxis | 1. a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism 2. the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part More Definitions → |
metropolis | 1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts 2. people living in a large densely populated municipality More Definitions → |
dialysis | 1. separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes More Definitions → |
marquis | 1. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count 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 → |
aegis | 1. kindly endorsement and guidance 2. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass 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 → |
meningitis | 1. infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea More Definitions → |
osteoarthritis | 1. chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age More Definitions → |
bourgeois | 1. a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise 2. a member of the middle class More Definitions → |
lexis | 1. all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function More Definitions → |
pathogenesis | 1. the origination and development of a disease More Definitions → |
dermatitis | 1. inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters More Definitions → |
praxis | 1. translating an idea into action 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 → |
mantis | 1. predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer More Definitions → |
colitis | 1. inflammation of the colon 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 → |
syphilis | 1. a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) More Definitions → |
bronchitis | 1. inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes More Definitions → |
prophylaxis | 1. the prevention of disease More Definitions → |
reis | 1. any rational or irrational number 2. the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos 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 → |
pelvis | 1. the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates 2. a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter More Definitions → |
levis | 1. a popular brand of jeans 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 → |
encephalitis | 1. inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use) 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 → |
testis | 1. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens More Definitions → |
allis | 1. European shad More Definitions → |
trellis | 1. latticework used to support climbing plants 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 → |
haggis | 1. made of sheep's or calf's viscera minced with oatmeal and suet and onions and boiled in the animal's stomach More Definitions → |
clematis | 1. any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers More Definitions → |
pancreatitis | 1. inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain More Definitions → |
sinusitis | 1. inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses More Definitions → |
angiogenesis | 1. the formation of new blood vessels More Definitions → |
mavis | 1. common Old World thrush noted for its song More Definitions → |
adonis | 1. any handsome young man 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 → |
rhinitis | 1. an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) More Definitions → |
acropolis | 1. the citadel in ancient Greek towns More Definitions → |
otitis | 1. inflammation of the ear More Definitions → |
mitosis | 1. cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes More Definitions → |
chrysalis | 1. pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon 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 → |
portcullis | 1. gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage More Definitions → |
epidermis | 1. the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates More Definitions → |
hubris | 1. overbearing pride or presumption More Definitions → |
chamois | 1. a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin 2. hoofed mammal of mountains of Eurasia having upright horns with backward-hooked tips More Definitions → |
amaryllis | 1. bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers 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 → |
appendicitis | 1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix More Definitions → |
cystitis | 1. inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters 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 → |
conjunctivitis | 1. inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye More Definitions → |
arteriosclerosis | 1. sclerosis of the arterial walls More Definitions → |
endocarditis | 1. inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves More Definitions → |
gastritis | 1. inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating 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 → |
anaphylaxis | 1. hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance More Definitions → |
ephemeris | 1. an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year More Definitions → |
gastroenteritis | 1. inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis More Definitions → |
mastitis | 1. inflammation of a breast (or udder) 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 → |
chemotaxis | 1. movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus More Definitions → |
spondylitis | 1. inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness 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 → |
vasculitis | 1. inflammation of a blood vessel More Definitions → |
tendonitis | 1. inflammation of a tendon More Definitions → |
khakis | 1. a military uniform made of khaki fabric More Definitions → |
peritonitis | 1. inflammation of the peritoneum More Definitions → |
glomerulonephritis | 1. nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema 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 → |
challis | 1. a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed) More Definitions → |
digitalis | 1. a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove 2. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis More Definitions → |
nephritis | 1. an inflammation of the kidney 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 → |
dermis | 1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin More Definitions → |
dais | 1. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it More Definitions → |
gnosis | 1. intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics More Definitions → |
prostatitis | 1. inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever More Definitions → |
finis | 1. the temporal end; the concluding time 2. the concluding part of any performance More Definitions → |
bursitis | 1. inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder More Definitions → |
gingivitis | 1. inflammation of the gums More Definitions → |
precis | 1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory 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 → |
poliomyelitis | 1. an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord More Definitions → |
retinitis | 1. inflammation of the retina 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 → |
osteomyelitis | 1. an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection) More Definitions → |
tallis | 1. (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer 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 → |
uveitis | 1. inflammation of the uvea of the eye 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 → |
diverticulitis | 1. inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation 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 → |
necropolis | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
vaginitis | 1. inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis) More Definitions → |
neurofibromatosis | 1. autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities More Definitions → |
encephalomyelitis | 1. inflammation of the brain and spinal cord More Definitions → |
verdigris | 1. a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment 2. a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time 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 → |
stomatitis | 1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth More Definitions → |
tendinitis | 1. inflammation of a tendon More Definitions → |
ambergris | 1. waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume More Definitions → |
silicosis | 1. a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate More Definitions → |
arteritis | 1. inflammation of an artery More Definitions → |
cellulitis | 1. an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain More Definitions → |
pericarditis | 1. inflammation of the pericardium More Definitions → |
clevis | 1. a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc. More Definitions → |
periodontitis | 1. a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth More Definitions → |
myocarditis | 1. inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart) More Definitions → |
hemolysis | 1. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin More Definitions → |
thyroiditis | 1. inflammation of the thyroid gland 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 → |
tapis | 1. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery More Definitions → |
spermatogenesis | 1. development of spermatozoa More Definitions → |
enteritis | 1. inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea 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 → |
pharyngitis | 1. inflammation of the fauces and pharynx More Definitions → |
tonsillitis | 1. inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils) 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 → |
neuritis | 1. inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function 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 → |
laryngitis | 1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing More Definitions → |
cholecystitis | 1. inflammation of the gall bladder More Definitions → |
bronchiolitis | 1. inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles More Definitions → |
keratitis | 1. inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision 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 → |
pneumonitis | 1. inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction More Definitions → |
keratosis | 1. a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin More Definitions → |
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