6 1 noun n noun
• A robot, especially one made with some physical resemblance to a human.
Example sentence • The droids are programmed to perform repetitive tasks.
8 2 noun n noun
• benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus)
Example sentence • She scheduled a surgery to remove her fibroids .
10 3 noun n noun
• a surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles
adjective satellite
• having the nature or shape of an ellipsoid
Example sentence • Scientists study the properties of various ellipsoids to understand their mathematical and physical characteristics.
8 2 noun n noun
• any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
Example sentence • He was accused of using steroids to enhance his performance.
9 3 noun n noun
• Any of a class of compounds whose structure or effects on the body resemble retinol (vitamin A).
Example sentence • Dermatologists often recommend retinoids for treating acne and reducing wrinkles.
13 5 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • Oranges are a rich source of bioflavonoids .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the state of nonexistence
adjective satellite
• lacking any legal or binding force
Example sentence • The plumber fixed the leaks and repaired the voids in the pipes.
8 3 noun n adjective
• relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
noun
• a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
Example sentence • Her adenoids were inflamed and had to be removed.
8 2 noun n noun
• an automaton that resembles a human being
Example sentence • The science fiction novel is set in a world where androids serve as household helpers.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective
• of or relating to or in the region of the mastoid process
noun
• process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull
Example sentence • The mastoids are a pair of rounded protuberances on the human skull.
13 4 noun n noun
• (genetics) an organism or cell having a diploid set of chromosomes from each parent
Example sentence • Scientists have successfully created amphidiploids by crossing diploid plants with tetraploid plants.
11 4 noun n noun
• volcanic rock in which rounded cavities formed by expanding gas have subsequently become filled with mineral deposits
Example sentence • The geologist found several amygdaloids in the rock formation.
10 3 noun n adjective
• relating to or resembling a member of the class Arachnida
noun
• the middle of the 3 meninges
Example sentence • Some species of arachnoids have a transparent exoskeleton.
14 5 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The study of autopolyploids has provided valuable insights into the mechanisms of speciation.
12 4 noun n noun
• (genetics) an organism or cell having a chromosome number that is not an even multiple of the haploid chromosome number for that species
Example sentence • The presence of heteroploids can lead to genetic instability.
10 3 noun n noun
• A cell or organism that has six complete sets of chromosomes
Example sentence • The researchers discovered a new species of hexaploids .
8 3 noun n noun
• the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina
adjective satellite
• resembling glass in transparency or translucency
Example sentence • The hyaloids act as a protective casing for the retina.
12 4 noun n noun
• a quadric surface generated by rotating a hyperbola around its main axis
Example sentence • The shapes of some natural objects, such as shells, can be approximated by hyperboloids .
11 4 noun n noun
• a surface having parabolic sections parallel to a single coordinate axis and elliptic sections perpendicular to that axis
Example sentence • Mathematicians often study the properties of paraboloids .
11 3 noun n noun
• A cell or organism with five haploid sets of chromosomes.
Example sentence • The genetic makeup of pentaploids is more complex than that of diploids.
11 3 noun n noun
• a polyhedron whose vertices all lie in one or the other of two parallel planes; the faces that lie in those planes are the bases of the prismatoid
Example sentence • The prismatoids were used in the construction of the sculpture.
6 2 noun n adjective
• relating to a plant of the family Araceae
noun
• any plant of the family Araceae; have small flowers massed on a spadix surrounded by a large spathe
Example sentence • The greenhouse is filled with various types of aroids .
6 2 verb v verb
• stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Example sentence • She avoids eating gluten because she has a wheat allergy.
9 2 noun n adjective
• of or relating to a cancroid
noun
• the most common form of skin cancer
Example sentence • The fisherman caught a fish with several cancroids attached to its skin.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The ceboids ' diet consists mainly of fruit and leaves.
9 2 noun n noun
• the center of mass of an object of uniform density
Example sentence • The centroids of the triangles are located at the intersection of their medians.
8 2 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The vet diagnosed the cat with cestoids after finding tapeworm segments in its feces.
10 2 noun n noun
• infectious venereal ulcer
Example sentence • If left untreated, chancroids can lead to complications such as abscesses.
8 2 noun n noun
• raised pinkish scar tissue at the site of an injury; results from excessive tissue repair
Example sentence • Some individuals are more prone to developing cheloids than others.
8 2 noun n noun
• a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye
Example sentence • The choroids are the middle of the three concentric layers that make up the eyeball.
8 2 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The term 'cissoids ' is derived from the Greek word 'kissos' meaning ivy.
8 2 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • Under the microscope, coccoids appear as small, round shapes.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
Example sentence • In chemistry, colloids can be classified into different types such as sols, gels, and emulsions.
9 2 noun n noun
• Any of a family of curves defined as the locus of points p, such that each p is on a line that passes through a given fixed point P and intersects a given curve, C, and the distance from p to the point of intersection with C is a specified constant (note that for nontrivial cases two such points p satisfy the criteria, and the resultant curve has two parts).
Example sentence • The conchoids are mathematical curves often used in geometry.
7 2 noun n noun
• a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point
Example sentence • The streets in this neighborhood are designed with conoids to help drain water efficiently.
8 2 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The cricoids are a group of arachnids that are known for their unique body shape.
8 2 noun n adjective
• of or relating to or belonging to the class Crinoidea
noun
• primitive echinoderms having five or more feathery arms radiating from a central disk
Example sentence • There are over 600 species of crinoids living today.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a rectangular parallelepiped
Example sentence • The package contained several small cuboids .
8 2 noun n noun
• a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm
adjective satellite
• triangular or suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex
Example sentence • She lifted weights to strengthen her deltoids .
8 2 verb, noun v, n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • Surgical removal is often necessary for dermoids .
8 2 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • Surgery is often required to remove desmoids and prevent them from growing back.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A disk-shaped dental excavator designed to remove the carious dentin of a decayed tooth
Example sentence • The fossil collection includes several discoids embedded in the rock.
9 2 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • Scientists are studying embryoids to gain insights into embryonic development.
8 2 noun n noun
• one of the eight bones of the cranium; a small bone filled with air spaces that forms part of the eye sockets and the nasal cavity
Example sentence • The ethmoids are a group of bones that form the upper part of the nasal cavity.
8 2 noun n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The euploids produce balanced offspring with complete genetic information.
8 2 noun n noun
• something resembling a fact; unverified (often invented) information that is given credibility because it appeared in print
Example sentence • She loves reading books that are filled with factoids about different animals.
7 2 noun n noun
• a fossilized cast or impression of algae of the order Fucales
Example sentence • The fucoids provide important habitat for other marine organisms.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• A fungus, or some other organism closely resembling a fungus.
Example sentence • The scientist studied fungoids as part of their research on fungi.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj
No meanings yet for this word...
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • In mathematics, groupoids are often used to study symmetries and transformations.
or scroll down to see all results...
