English Words: P

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polysequencenoun

A stratigraphic sequence of many strata

polyserialadj

Relating to the correlation between multiple continuous variables

polyserinenoun

A polypeptide composed of only serine amino acids

polyserositisnoun

Inflammation of multiple serosae (serous membranes), as a component of a disease process that is either inherently systemic or has some systemic sequelae.

polysexualadj

Of or pertaining to multiple types of sexuality.

polysexualitynoun

A sexual orientation characterized by an attraction to people of many, but not all, genders.

polysialianoun

hypersalivation

polysialicadj

Of or pertaining to polysialic acid or its derivatives

polysialic acidnoun

A polymeric form of sialic acid that is involved in cell adhesion

polysialogangliosidesnoun

plural of polysialoganglioside

polysialylatedadj

Modified by the addition of many sialic acid residues

polysialylationnoun

Conversion to, or reaction with, polysialic acid.

polysialyltransferasenoun

Any transferase that promotes polysialylation

polysidedadj

many-sided

polysilanenoun

Any of a range of polymers having a backbone of continuous silicon atoms

polysilicatenoun

Any of many polymeric silicate structures typically found in rocks and minerals

polysilicicadj

Of or pertaining to any polymer of silicic acid

polysilicic acidnoun

Any of a series of condensation products of silicic acid

polysiliconadj

Containing many silicon atoms, especially when linked into chains or networks.

polysiloxanenoun

Any of many polymers having a siloxane repeat unit

polysilylatedadj

silylated with many silyl groups

polysingularitynoun

The condition of a function or equation that has multiple singularities

polysinusitisnoun

The simultaneous inflammation of multiple sinuses

polysiphonicadj

Composed of multiple tubes joined together

polysiphonousadj

Having multiple stems, filaments or tubes

polysizedadj

Having many different sizes

polysleevenoun

A clear plastic sleeve, usually closed on two or three sides, often used to contain CDs, trading cards, first day covers and other collectables.

polysomaladj

Of or pertaining to a polysome.

polysomallyadv

By means of a polysome

polysomaticadj

Having grains or layers of multiple minerals

polysomenoun

a polyribosome

polysomianoun

A fetal malformation in which multiple bodies are partially fused together.

polysomnogramnoun

A record of a person's sleep activity obtained using polysomnography.

polysomnographnoun

polysomnogram

polysomnographicadj

Of, pertaining to, or made using polysomnography

polysomnographicaladj

Alternative form of polysomnographic.

polysomnographicallyadv

By means of polysomnography.

polysomnographynoun

A multiparameter recording of brain waves used in the study of sleep

polysomnologistnoun

An expert at polysomnography

polysorbatenoun

Any of a class of emulsifiers used as food additives and in pharmaceutical preparations; they are derived from sorbitan (typically with three polyoxyethylene side-chains) esterified with a fatty acid; they are mostly oily liquids, or soft solids.

polyspastnoun

A machine consisting of many pulleys

polyspecialistnoun

A person who has knowledge in many areas.

polyspecificadj

Pertaining to multiple species

polyspecificallyadv

In a polyspecific manner

polyspecificitynoun

The quality of being polyspecific.

polyspectrumnoun

A higher-order spectrum of a multivariate stationary time series

polyspeedadj

Capable of operating a different speeds.

polyspermadj

polyspermous

polyspermaladj

polyspermous

polyspermatousadj

polyspermous

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The English alphabetical index for the letter P contains 46,516 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 931 pages, and you are currently viewing page 530. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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