| cold-blooded |
of animals such as fishes and reptiles, having blood whose temperature is dependent upon the temperature outside the organism. (Cf. warm-blooded.) [1/3 definitions] |
| convex |
having a surface or outer edge that curves outward like the outside of a ball. (Cf. concave.) |
| cosmic |
existing or originating outside the earth. [1/3 definitions] |
| cosmic ray |
high energy radiation, consisting primarily of high-energy protons and alpha particles, that primarily originates from outside the solar system. Upon collision with earth's atmosphere, secondary particles can be produced that sometimes reach the earth's surface. |
| crust |
the baked dough on the outside of baked goods such as bread, pies, or pizza. [1/7 definitions] |
| cutaway |
having part of the outside cut away so the inside may be seen. [1/4 definitions] |
| cytoplasm |
the ground protoplasm of cells that is outside the nucleus. [1/2 definitions] |
| deck |
an open, usually wooden, platform, attached to the outside of a house or other building, typically used for dining or relaxing. [1/6 definitions] |
| demimonde |
a group that exists outside or on the edges of conventional society. [1/3 definitions] |
| depend |
to require and accept from an outside source things that are necessary to live or function successfully. [1/3 definitions] |
| Diaspora |
the body of Jews living outside of Israel. [1/3 definitions] |
| doorbell |
a bell, buzzer, or other signal at an outside door, as of a house or apartment, sounded to gain admission. |
| doorstep |
a step or series of steps leading up to an outside door. |
| drift |
to be carried along by an outside force, such as wind or water. [2/11 definitions] |
| drug abuse |
the use of illegal drugs, especially in a habitual or harmful way, or the use of any drug in doses or for purposes outside their intended medical use. |
| ecto- |
outside; outer. |
| ectopic pregnancy |
a pregnancy in which a fertilized ovum begins developing outside the uterus, as in a fallopian tube. |
| electron |
a negatively charged particle, considered a fundamental unit of matter, that exists independently or outside the nucleus of an atom. |
| elude |
to escape from or remain outside of the grasp of. [1/2 definitions] |
| embryectomy |
the surgical removal of an embryo, esp. of one developing outside the uterus. |
| entry |
a passageway between an outside door and a room; hallway. [1/7 definitions] |