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Princeton University - WordNet - a lexical database for the English language Category: General Date & country: 27/01/2008, USA Words: 85192

hyphenate
hyphen verb divide or connect with a hyphen; `hyphenate these words and names`

hyphenated
adjective (of words) combined by means of a hyphen to form a unit; `hyphenated words`; `many feminists have chosen hyphenated names their children--today`s so-called hyphenated babies`; `multiculturalism nurtures respect for hyphenated identities`

hyphenation
noun connecting syllables and words by hyphens

hypnoanalysis
noun the use of hypnosis in conjunction with psychoanalysis

hypnogenesis
noun the induction of sleep or hypnosis

hypnoid
adjective of or relating to a state of sleep or hypnosis

hypnotherapy
noun the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy

hypnotic
mesmeric adjective attracting and holding interest as if by a spell; `read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice`; `she had a warm mesmeric charm`; `the sheer force of his presence was mesmerizing`; `a spellbinding description of life in ancient Rome`

hypnotic trance
noun a trance induced by the use of hypnosis; the person accepts the suggestions of the hypnotist

hypnotically
adverb by means of hypnotism

hypnotism
mesmerism noun the act of inducing hypnosis

hypnotize
hypnotise verb induce hypnosis in

hypnotized
hypnotised adjective having your attention fixated as though by a spell

hypoactive
underactive adjective abnormally inactive

hypochondriac
hypochondriacal adjective suffering from hypochondria

hypochondrium
noun the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium

hypocrisy
lip service noun an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

hypocritical
adjective professing feelings or virtues one does not have; `hypocritical praise`

hypocritically
adverb in a hypocritical manner; `he behaved hypocritically by praying piously when people were watching`

Hypoderma
genus Hypoderma noun in some classifications considered the type genus of the family Hypodermatidae: warble flies

hypodermal
adjective of or relating to the hypodermis

hypodermic
subcutaneous adjective relating to or located below the epidermis; `hypodermic needle`; `subcutaneous implant`

hypodermic needle
noun a hollow needle

hypodermic syringe
hypodermic noun a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections

hypodermis
noun layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods

hypogastric plexus
plexus hypogastricus noun a plexus of nerves serving the pelvic viscera

hypogastric vein
internal iliac vein noun a vein that unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein

hypoglossal
hypoglossal nerve noun supplies intrinsic muscles of the tongue and other tongue muscles

hypoglycemic
hypoglycaemic adjective of or relating to hypoglycemia; `hypoglycemic agents`

hyponym
subordinate noun a word that is more specific than a given word

Hypopachus
genus Hypopachus noun sheep frogs

hypophyseal
hypophysial adjective of or relating to the hypophysis

hypophyseal stalk
noun the funnel-shaped stalk connecting the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus

hypophysectomized
hypophysectomised adjective having the pituitary gland removed by surgery; `hypophysectomized tadpoles`

hypophysectomize
hypophysectomise verb remove the pituitary glands

hypophysectomy
noun surgical removal of the pituitary gland

hypopnea
noun slow or shallow breathing

hypostasis
noun (metaphysics) essential nature or underlying reality

hypostasis
noun the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene

hypostatization
hypostatisation noun regarding something abstract as a material thing

hypostatize
hypostatise verb construe as a real existence, of a conceptual entity

hypotensive
adjective having abnormally low blood pressure

hypothalamic
adjective of or relating to the hypothalamus

hypothalamically
adverb with respect to the hypothalamus; `hypothalamically controlled secretions`

hypothalamus
noun a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system

hypothecate
verb pledge without delivery or title of possession

hypothermic
adjective of or relating to or affected by hypothermia

hypothesis
possibility noun a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; `a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory`; `he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices`

hypothetical
noun a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.; `consider the following, just as a hypothetical`

hypothetical imperative
noun a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal

hypothetically
adverb by hypothesis

hypotonic
adjective (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution

hypovolemic
hypovolaemic adjective of or relating to a decrease in the volume of circulating blood

hypozeugma
noun use of a series of subjects with a single predicate

hypozeuxis
noun use of a series of parallel clauses (as in `I came, I saw, I conquered`)

Hypsiglena
genus Hypsiglena noun night snakes

Hypsiprymnodon
genus Hypsiprymnodon noun musk kangaroos

hypsography
noun the scientific study of the earth`s configuration above sea level (emphasizing the measurement of land altitudes relative to sea level)

hypsometer
noun an altimeter that uses the boiling point of water to determine land elevation

hypsometry
hypsography noun measurement of the elevation of land above sea level

Hyracoidea
order Hyracoidea noun hyraxes and some extinct animals

Hyracotherium
genus Hyracotherium noun extinct horse genus; formerly called eohippus

hyrax
coney 3 cony 3 dassie noun any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes

hyson
noun a Chinese green tea with twisted leaves

hyssop
noun bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes

hysterectomy
noun surgical removal of the uterus

hysteric
hysterical adjective characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria; `during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered`- Morris Fishbein; `hysterical amnesia`

hysterical
adjective marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion; `hysterical laughter`; `a mob of hysterical vigilantes`

hysterically
adverb in a hysterical manner; `she screamed hysterically when she heard the news`

hysteron proteron
noun the logical fallacy of using as a true premise a proposition that is yet to be proved

hysterosalpingogram
noun X ray of the uterus and Fallopian tubes; usually done in diagnosing infertility (to see if there any blockages)

hysteroscopy
noun visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina

hysterotomy
noun surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)

Hystricidae
family Hystricidae noun Old World porcupines

Hystricomorpha
suborder Hystricomorpha noun an order of rodents including: porcupines; guinea pigs; chinchillas; etc.

iamb
iambus noun a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables

iambic
adjective of or consisting of iambs; `iambic pentameter`

Ian Fleming
Ian Lancaster Fleming noun British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

iatrogenic
adjective induced by a physician`s words or therapy (used especially of a complication resulting from treatment)

Iberian
adjective of or relating to the Iberian Peninsula or its inhabitants

Ibero-mesornis
noun sparrow-sized fossil bird of the Cretaceous period having a vestigial tail; found in Spain; considered possibly the third most primitive of all birds

ibex
Capra ibex noun wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns

ibid.
ib. adverb in the same place (used when citing a reference)

ibis
noun wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills

Ibis ibis
noun any of several Old World birds of the genus Ibis

Ibizan hound
Ibizan Podenco noun breed of slender agile medium-sized hound found chiefly in the Balearic Islands; said to have been bred originally by the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt

Ibsenian
adjective of or relating to or in the manner of the playwright Henrik Ibsen

ibuprofen
isobutylphenyl propionic acid noun a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an analgesic and antipyretic

ice
noun a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk)

ice ax
ice axe noun an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice

ice bear
polar bear noun white bear of arctic regions

ice cream
icecream noun frozen dessert containing cream and sugar and flavoring

ice cube
noun a small cube of artificial ice; used for cooling drinks

ice hockey
hockey 1 hockey game noun a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents` goal with angled sticks

ice hockey rink
ice-hockey rink noun an ice rink for playing ice hockey

ice lolly
lolly noun ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick; `in England a popsicle is called an ice lolly`

ice machine
noun an electric refrigerator to supply ice cubes

ice maker
noun an appliance included in some electric refrigerators for making ice cubes

ice milk
noun similar to ice cream but made of milk

ice pack
ice bag noun a waterproof bag filled with ice: applied to the body (especially the head) to cool or reduce swelling