| abomasum |
the fourth stomach chamber of cud-chewing mammals such as cows, in which food is digested. |
| A-bomb |
an atomic bomb. |
| abominable |
deserving of disgust; hateful. [2 definitions] |
| Abominable Snowman |
a large manlike animal covered with hair, said to live in the Himalayas; yeti. |
| abominate |
to have an intense aversion to; loathe; detest. [2 definitions] |
| abomination |
something that is detestable, hated, or abhorred. [2 definitions] |
| aboriginal |
of or relating to aborigines. [3 definitions] |
| aborigine |
an original or first inhabitant of an area, esp. a member of a tribe native to Australia. [2 definitions] |
| aborning |
coming into existence or achieving realization. |
| abort |
to experience the end of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive. [6 definitions] |
| abortifacient |
causing abortion. [2 definitions] |
| abortion |
the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive. [4 definitions] |
| abortionist |
one who performs abortions, esp. illegally. |
| abortive |
failing to achieve a desired end; unsuccessful; fruitless. [3 definitions] |
| ABO system |
a classification system for the inherited antigens found on the surface of human red blood cells, which determine compatibility for blood transfusions. |
| abound |
to be found or available in a large amount or number. [2 definitions] |
| about |
concerning. [12 definitions] |
| about face |
a military command to turn and face the opposite direction. |
| about-face |
a reversal of one's position or direction, esp. in response to a military command. [3 definitions] |
| about to |
ready to; just on the point of. |
| above |
at or to a higher place than. [9 definitions] |