7 3 noun n noun
• the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
Example sentence • The genesis of her career as a singer began in high school.
13 5 noun n noun
• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • The butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis from a caterpillar to an adult.
9 4 noun n noun
• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • He suffered from partial paralysis of his legs after the accident.
9 4 noun n noun
• 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
Example sentence • My uncle has been suffering from psoriasis for the past 10 years.
14 6 noun n noun
• a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
Example sentence • She decided to undergo psychoanalysis to gain a deeper understanding of her childhood trauma.
13 5 noun n noun
• differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)
Example sentence • The study of morphogenesis is a key area of research in developmental biology.
7 3 noun n noun
• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Example sentence • The bishop of the diocese presided over the ordination ceremony.
11 4 noun n noun
• the diocese of an archbishop
Example sentence • The archdiocese is responsible for overseeing all the parishes in the region.
10 4 noun n noun
• a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
Example sentence • The scientist conducted several experiments to prove his hypothesis .
10 4 noun n Example sentence • Love is the antithesis of hate.
8 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
10 3 noun n noun
• the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel
Example sentence • My grandfather had surgery to remove a blood clot caused by thrombosis .
11 5 noun n noun
• the power to move something by thinking about it without the application of physical force
Example sentence • There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of telekinesis .
10 4 noun n noun
• 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
Example sentence • The hydrolysis of sucrose yields glucose and fructose.
7 3 noun n noun
• (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)
Example sentence • During meiosis , homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material.
8 3 noun n noun
• a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
Example sentence • Her constant need for reassurance and fear of abandonment are symptoms of her neurosis .
9 3 noun n noun
• any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted
Example sentence • He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and experienced frequent episodes of psychosis .
9 3 adjective adj adjective
• having a strong desire for success or achievement
adjective satellite
• requiring full use of your abilities or resources
Example sentence • She has always been an ambitious student, constantly striving for excellence.
11 5 noun n noun
• the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
Example sentence • Excessive diaphoresis can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
8 3 noun n noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
11 4 noun n noun
• either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
Example sentence • The phrase can be removed from the sentence without affecting its meaning, as it is only a parenthesis .
15 6 noun n noun
• human conception without fertilization by a man
Example sentence • Some species of insects, such as aphids, are capable of parthenogenesis .
12 6 verb, noun v, n noun
• The formation and development of bone.
Example sentence • Impairments in osteogenesis can result in weak or brittle bones.
5 2 noun n noun
• the means of connection between things linked in series
Example sentence • The nexus of the problem lies in poor communication between departments.
7 2 adjective adj adjective
• injurious to physical or mental health
Example sentence • The noxious fumes from the factory caused respiratory problems for nearby residents.
9 3 adjective adj adjective satellite
• causing disapproval or protest
Example sentence • He was an obnoxious little man, always complaining about something.
12 6 noun n noun
• the formation of new blood vessels
Example sentence • The growth of tumors requires angiogenesis to provide them with the necessary blood supply.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
6 2 noun n noun
• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
Example sentence • The country is facing an economic crisis .
7 3 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The author's deliberate use of synesis in the novel helped to create a specific tone and atmosphere.
12 5 adjective adj adjective
• intended to attract notice and impress others
adjective satellite
• (of a display) tawdry or vulgar
Example sentence • Her ostentatious display of wealth made everyone feel uncomfortable.
11 6 noun n noun
• a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter
Example sentence • Scientists have long debated the possibility of abiogenesis , the theory that life can arise from non-living matter.
12 5 noun n noun
• male parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only paternal chromosomes due to the failure of the egg nucleus to participate in fertilization
Example sentence • Scientists are studying the mechanisms behind androgenesis in certain plant species.
13 6 verb, noun v, n noun
• the formation of atheromas on the walls of the arteries as in atherosclerosis
Example sentence • Research suggests that chronic inflammation plays a significant role in atherogenesis .
10 5 noun n noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The study of biogenesis involves understanding the origins of life on Earth.
9 4 noun n noun
• a diacritical mark (two dots) placed over a vowel to indicate that it does not form a diphthong with an adjacent vowel
Example sentence • She had a diaeresis mark on the second vowel of her name.
9 4 noun n noun
• identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
Example sentence • The doctor made a diagnosis of pneumonia.
10 5 noun n noun
• the final stage of the prophase of meiosis
Example sentence • During diakinesis , the nuclear envelope breaks down.
9 4 noun n noun
• constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality
Example sentence • The diathesis of diabetes often involves genetic predisposition and environmental factors.
10 4 noun n noun
• infertility between hybrids
Example sentence • The scientist conducted research on the causes of dysgenesis in animals.
8 4 noun n noun
• inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination
Example sentence • Doctors often use enuresis alarms to help treat bedwetting in children.
10 4 noun n noun
• the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier
Example sentence • In some dialects, epenthesis occurs when a schwa vowel is inserted between certain consonant clusters.
12 5 noun n noun
• the formation in animals of glycogen from glucose
Example sentence • The liver plays a crucial role in glycogenesis .
11 5 noun n noun
• female parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only maternal chromosomes due to the failure of the sperm to fuse with the egg nucleus
Example sentence • In gynogenesis , sperm is required for egg activation but does not contribute genetic material.
11 4 noun n noun
• the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body
Example sentence • Trained dancers have a heightened kinesthesis , allowing them to perform complex movements with precision.
11 5 noun n noun
• asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores
Example sentence • The theory of monogenesis suggests that all languages originated from a single source.
14 5 verb, noun v, n noun
• plasma is separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor
Example sentence • Patients with certain autoimmune diseases may undergo plasmapheresis as a treatment.
13 5 noun n noun
• the development in the life of an individual of some disorder that is caused by psychological rather than physiological factors
Example sentence • The therapist discussed the concept of psychogenesis with his patient.
13 6 noun n noun
• the development of defects in an embryo
Example sentence • Exposure to certain chemicals during pregnancy can increase the risk of teratogenesis .
10 5 noun n noun
• The evolution of a new species by the large scale change in gene frequency so that the new species replaces the old rather than branching to produce an additional species.
or scroll down to see all results...
