| hazard |
danger or risk. [4/6 definitions] |
| homocysteine |
An amino acid that is an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine. In humans, elevated levels of homocysteine in blood are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. |
| hyperparathyroidism |
an abnormally high level of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in disrupted calcium metabolism, bone loss, and increased risk of kidney stones. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| inoperable |
involving too much risk to life to permit surgery. [1/2 definitions] |
| insurance |
any protection against risk. [1/3 definitions] |
| investor |
one who invests, esp. one who invests at low risk for long-term profit. (Cf. speculator.) |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| liable |
open or subject as to a risk; susceptible. [1/3 definitions] |
| neutropenia |
a condition of having an abnormally low number of neutrophils in the blood, which is associated with an increased risk of infection. |
| out of the woods |
no longer in danger or at risk. |
| out on a limb |
(informal) in a risky or vulnerable position or situation; at risk. |
| padded cell |
a room, cell, or the like that is extensively lined with padding and in which potentially violent prisoners or patients may be confined without risk of injuring themselves. |
| pawn1 |
to risk or pledge. [1/6 definitions] |
| peril |
the condition of being in danger; jeopardy; risk. [3 definitions] |
| pledge |
to give as security for an obligation or place at risk on a particular outcome; stake. [1/10 definitions] |
| put all one's eggs in one basket |
to risk all one has on a single undertaking. |
| put one's head on the chopping block |
to take, or be subject to, a great risk, as of being severely criticized or fired. |
| riskless |
combined form of risk. |
| risky |
full of or involving risk; potentially dangerous; hazardous. |
| safe |
free from the risk of harm. [4/9 definitions] |