Aden |
a former British colony and protectorate, now part of Yemen. [2 definitions] |
adenine |
in chemistry, a crystalline base that is a constituent of nucleic acid in organs such as the pancreas and spleen. |
adeno- |
gland. |
adenocarcinoma |
a malignant tumor formed in the glandular epithelium. |
adenoid |
(usu. pl.) a mass of tissue between the nose and the throat that, when swollen, can hinder breathing. [2 definitions] |
adenoidal |
of or relating to the adenoids. [3 definitions] |
adenoma |
a usu. benign tumor that starts in a gland or has a glandlike arrangement of cells. |
adenosine |
an organic compound that is made up of adenine and ribose and found in nucleic acids, and that may be obtained as a white crystalline powder through the hydrolysis of yeast. |
adenovirus |
any of a group of viruses that causes disease of the upper respiratory tract. |
adept |
having great skill or ability; proficient. [2 definitions] |
adequacy |
the state of being adequate. |
adequate |
sufficient in quantity; enough. [3 definitions] |
à deux |
(French) of or for two, esp. in an intimate or private manner. |
ADHD |
abbreviation of "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"; a mental disorder, usually beginning in childhood, characterized by impulsiveness and excessive activity. |
adhere |
to stick or cling firmly, as by gluing (usu. fol. by "to"). [3 definitions] |
adherence |
the act or condition of adhering. [2 definitions] |
adherent |
one who supports or follows a person, party, principle, or the like (usu. fol. by "of"). [3 definitions] |
adhesion |
the act or condition of clinging or sticking. [4 definitions] |
adhesive |
able or likely to adhere; clinging; sticky. [2 definitions] |
adhesive bandage |
a small piece of cloth or plastic with a sticky material on one side. You use an adhesive bandage to cover a wound and keep it clean. |
adhesive tape |
a strip of cotton, plastic, or other tape coated with a sticky material on one side, used esp. for attaching bandages. |