embolus |
a foreign body, such as an air bubble or a blood clot, in the bloodstream. |
embosom |
to shelter or envelop protectively. |
emboss |
to raise or represent in relief (a surface design). [2 definitions] |
embossable |
combined form of emboss. |
embouchure |
the mouth of a river. [4 definitions] |
embower |
to cover or enclose in, or as in, a bower. |
embrace |
to clasp in one's arms; hug. [8 definitions] |
embraceable |
combined form of embrace. |
embrasure |
an opening for a door or window splayed toward the interior. [2 definitions] |
embrocate |
to lubricate and rub (the body) with a liniment or lotion, as to relieve sore muscles; apply an embrocation. |
embrocation |
a healing or soothing liniment or lotion. [2 definitions] |
embroider |
to make or decorate with ornamental needlework. [3 definitions] |
embroidery |
the art or product of ornamental needlework. [2 definitions] |
embroil |
to involve in conflict. [2 definitions] |
embryectomy |
the surgical removal of an embryo, esp. of one developing outside the uterus. |
embryo |
an organism in its earliest stage or stages of development and in a rudimentary or early form. [3 definitions] |
embryologist |
one who studies embryos and their development. |
embryology |
the branch of science that concerns the formation and development of embryos. [2 definitions] |
embryonic |
of, relating to, or in the state of being an embryo. [2 definitions] |
emcee |
a master of ceremonies. [3 definitions] |
emeer |
variant of emir. |