| 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. |
| ad hoc |
for this particular case, occasion, or purpose only; with respect only to this. [2 definitions] |
| ad hominem |
(Latin) to the man; appealing to a personal interest, emotion, or prejudice rather than to rationality. [2 definitions] |
| adiabatic |
of, relating to, or denoting a process that occurs without loss or gain of heat, such as a change in the volume or pressure of the contents of a container. |
| adieu |
good-bye; farewell. [2 definitions] |
| a dime a dozen |
(informal) plentiful and easily obtainable; common; cheap. |
| ad infinitum |
to infinity; without limit or end; endlessly. |
| ad interim |
in the meantime. |