Words Ending With IS

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is
1. have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
2. be identical to; be someone or something
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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
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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
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gratis
1. costing nothing
2. without charge
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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
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crisis
1. an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
2. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
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diagnosis
1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
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emphasis
1. special importance or significance
2. intensity or forcefulness of expression
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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
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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
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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
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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
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synopsis
1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
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arthritis
1. inflammation of a joint or joints
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genesis
1. a coming into being
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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
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chassis
1. alternative names for the body of a human being
2. a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device
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hepatitis
1. inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
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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
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debris
1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
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sis
1. a female person who has the same parents as another person
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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)
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kris
1. a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
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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
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osteoporosis
1. abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
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hypnosis
1. a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
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sclerosis
1. any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
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biosynthesis
1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism
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ibis
1. wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills
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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
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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
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metropolis
1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
2. people living in a large densely populated municipality
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dialysis
1. separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
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marquis
1. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
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prognosis
1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
2. a prediction of the course of a disease
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fibrosis
1. development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
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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
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aegis
1. kindly endorsement and guidance
2. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
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nemesis
1. something causing misery or death
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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
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necrosis
1. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
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paralysis
1. loss of the ability to move a body part
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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
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osteoarthritis
1. chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
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bourgeois
1. a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise
2. a member of the middle class
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lexis
1. all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function
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pathogenesis
1. the origination and development of a disease
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dermatitis
1. inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
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praxis
1. translating an idea into action
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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
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mantis
1. predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
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colitis
1. inflammation of the colon
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endometriosis
1. the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
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stenosis
1. abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
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atherosclerosis
1. a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
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syphilis
1. a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
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bronchitis
1. inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
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prophylaxis
1. the prevention of disease
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reis
1. any rational or irrational number
2. the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos
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cirrhosis
1. a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
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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
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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
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levis
1. a popular brand of jeans
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metastasis
1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body
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photosynthesis
1. synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
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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
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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)
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psychosis
1. any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted
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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
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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
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catalysis
1. acceleration of a chemical reaction induced by the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction
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prosthesis
1. corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
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mutagenesis
1. an event capable of causing a mutation
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testis
1. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
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allis
1. European shad
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trellis
1. train on a trellis, as of a vine
2. latticework used to support climbing plants
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parenthesis
1. either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
2. a message that departs from the main subject
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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
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pertussis
1. a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
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sepsis
1. the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
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haggis
1. made of sheep's or calf's viscera minced with oatmeal and suet and onions and boiled in the animal's stomach
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clematis
1. any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
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pancreatitis
1. inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain
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sinusitis
1. inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
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angiogenesis
1. the formation of new blood vessels
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mavis
1. common Old World thrush noted for its song
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adonis
1. any handsome young man
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homeostasis
1. (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes
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rhinitis
1. an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
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acropolis
1. the citadel in ancient Greek towns
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otitis
1. inflammation of the ear
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mitosis
1. cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes
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chrysalis
1. pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
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hemodialysis
1. dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure
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scoliosis
1. an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column
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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
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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
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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
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epidermis
1. the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
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hubris
1. overbearing pride or presumption
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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
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amaryllis
1. bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers
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morphogenesis
1. differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
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acidosis
1. abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
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biogenesis
1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism
2. the production of living organisms from other living organisms
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exegesis
1. an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
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symbiosis
1. the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
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appendicitis
1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix
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cystitis
1. inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters
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antithesis
1. exact opposite
2. the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
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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)
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conjunctivitis
1. inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
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arteriosclerosis
1. sclerosis of the arterial walls
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endocarditis
1. inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves
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gastritis
1. inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
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candidiasis
1. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
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ellipsis
1. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
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urinalysis
1. (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
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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
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neurosis
1. a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
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anaphylaxis
1. hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance
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ephemeris
1. an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year
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gastroenteritis
1. inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis
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mastitis
1. inflammation of a breast (or udder)
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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
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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
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chemotaxis
1. movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus
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spondylitis
1. inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness
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phagocytosis
1. process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection
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proteolysis
1. the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds
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pyrolysis
1. transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat
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vasculitis
1. inflammation of a blood vessel
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tendonitis
1. inflammation of a tendon
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khakis
1. a military uniform made of khaki fabric
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peritonitis
1. inflammation of the peritoneum
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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
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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
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catharsis
1. (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions
2. purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
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asbestosis
1. lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles
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leishmaniasis
1. sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies
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challis
1. a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
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digitalis
1. a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
2. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis
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nephritis
1. an inflammation of the kidney
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anastomosis
1. a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
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dermis
1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
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dais
1. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
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gnosis
1. intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics
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prostatitis
1. inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
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finis
1. the temporal end; the concluding time
2. the concluding part of any performance
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bursitis
1. inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder
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gingivitis
1. inflammation of the gums
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precis
1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
2. make a summary (of)
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kinesis
1. a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation
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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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retinitis
1. inflammation of the retina
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amyloidosis
1. a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma
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osteomyelitis
1. an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
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tallis
1. (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer
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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
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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
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uveitis
1. inflammation of the uvea of the eye
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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
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diverticulitis
1. inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation
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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
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hemostasis
1. surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)
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necropolis
1. a tract of land used for burials
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vaginitis
1. inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis)
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neurofibromatosis
1. autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities
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encephalomyelitis
1. inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
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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
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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
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stomatitis
1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth
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tendinitis
1. inflammation of a tendon
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ambergris
1. waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume
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silicosis
1. a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate
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arteritis
1. inflammation of an artery
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cellulitis
1. an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
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pericarditis
1. inflammation of the pericardium
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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.
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periodontitis
1. a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
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myocarditis
1. inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart)
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hemolysis
1. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
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thyroiditis
1. inflammation of the thyroid gland
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halitosis
1. offensive breath
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catechesis
1. oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)
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thrombolysis
1. the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots
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tapis
1. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
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spermatogenesis
1. development of spermatozoa
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enteritis
1. inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
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cryptanalysis
1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
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leptospirosis
1. an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever
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pharyngitis
1. inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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tonsillitis
1. inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
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cholestasis
1. a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed
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neuritis
1. inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
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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
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cytokinesis
1. organic process consisting of the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following karyokinesis bringing about the separation into two daughter cells
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laryngitis
1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
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cholecystitis
1. inflammation of the gall bladder
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bronchiolitis
1. inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles
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keratitis
1. inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
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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)
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neurogenesis
1. the development of nerve tissues
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pneumonitis
1. inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction
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keratosis
1. a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
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