omy: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of omy
- economy«Word Popularity Bar5/5
economy
- noun the system of production and distribution and consumption
economic system.
- noun the efficient use of resources
- economy of effort
- noun the system of production and distribution and consumption
- autonomy5/5
autonomy
- noun immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
liberty.
- noun personal independence
self-direction; self-reliance; self-sufficiency.
- noun immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
- anatomy5/5
anatomy
- noun the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
general anatomy.
- noun alternative names for the body of a human being
form; figure; flesh; soma; frame; physique; material body; shape; chassis; build; human body; physical body; bod.
- Leonardo studied the human body
- he has a strong physique
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
- noun the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
- astronomy4/5
astronomy
- noun the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
uranology.
- noun the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
- gloomy4/5
gloomy
- adjective satellite depressingly dark
glooming; gloomful; sulky.
- the gloomy forest
- the glooming interior of an old inn
- `gloomful' is archaic
- adjective satellite filled with melancholy and despondency
blue; downhearted; dispirited; down in the mouth; depressed; downcast; down; low; low-spirited; grim.
- gloomy at the thought of what he had to face
- gloomy predictions
- a gloomy silence
- took a grim view of the economy
- the darkening mood
- lonely and blue in a strange city
- depressed by the loss of his job
- a dispirited and resigned expression on her face
- downcast after his defeat
- feeling discouraged and downhearted
- adjective satellite depressingly dark
- dichotomy4/5
dichotomy
- noun being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
duality.
- the dichotomy between eastern and western culture
- noun being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
- taxonomy4/5
taxonomy
- noun a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc
- noun (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification
- noun a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc
- deuteronomy4/5
deuteronomy
(Bibl.) The fifth book of the Pentateuch, containing the second giving of the law by Moses.
- sodomy3/5
sodomy
- noun intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman
buggery; anal sex; anal intercourse.
- noun intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman
- osteotomy3/5
osteotomy
- noun surgical sectioning of bone
- noun surgical sectioning of bone
- hysterectomy3/5
hysterectomy
- noun surgical removal of the uterus
- noun surgical removal of the uterus
- mastectomy3/5
mastectomy
- noun surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
- noun surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
- physiognomy3/5
physiognomy
- noun the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
smiler; visage; mug; kisser; countenance; phiz.
- noun the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
- tracheostomy3/5
tracheostomy
- noun a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
tracheotomy.
- noun a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
- prostatectomy3/5
prostatectomy
- noun surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
- noun surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
- trisomy3/5
trisomy
- noun chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell
- noun chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell
- laparotomy3/5
laparotomy
- noun surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
- noun surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
- roomy2/5
roomy
- noun an associate who shares a room with you
roommate; roomie.
- adjective satellite (of buildings and rooms) having ample space
spacious.
- a roomy but sparsely furnished apartment
- a spacious ballroom
- noun an associate who shares a room with you
- cholecystectomy2/5
cholecystectomy
- noun surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
- noun surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
- endarterectomy2/5
endarterectomy
- noun surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
- noun surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
- agronomy2/5
agronomy
- noun the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production
scientific agriculture.
- noun the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production
- thoracotomy2/5
thoracotomy
- noun surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity
- noun surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity
- nephrectomy2/5
nephrectomy
- noun surgical removal of a kidney
- noun surgical removal of a kidney
- colostomy2/5
colostomy
- noun a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
- noun a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
- gastrostomy2/5
gastrostomy
- noun surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage)
- noun surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage)
- splenectomy2/5
splenectomy
- noun surgical removal of the spleen
- noun surgical removal of the spleen
- neuroanatomy2/5
neuroanatomy
- noun the anatomy of the nervous system
- noun the anatomy of the nervous system
- vasectomy2/5
vasectomy
- noun surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
- noun surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
- antinomy2/5
antinomy
- noun a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable
- noun a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable
- craniotomy2/5
craniotomy
- noun a surgical opening through the skull
- noun a surgical opening through the skull
- vitrectomy2/5
vitrectomy
- noun a surgical procedure that removes the vitreous humor and replace it with saline solution
- noun a surgical procedure that removes the vitreous humor and replace it with saline solution
- ostomy2/5
ostomy
- noun surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
- noun surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
- episiotomy2/5
episiotomy
- noun surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
- noun surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
- tracheotomy2/5
tracheotomy
- noun a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
tracheostomy.
- noun a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
- lobectomy2/5
lobectomy
- noun surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain)
- noun surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain)
- ileostomy2/5
ileostomy
- noun surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis
- noun surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis
- thyroidectomy2/5
thyroidectomy
- noun surgical removal of the thyroid gland
- noun surgical removal of the thyroid gland
- colectomy2/5
colectomy
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- appendectomy2/5
appendectomy
- noun surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
appendicectomy.
- noun surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
- laminectomy2/5
laminectomy
- noun surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae
- noun surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae
- oophorectomy2/5
oophorectomy
- noun surgical removal of one of both ovaries
ovariectomy.
- noun surgical removal of one of both ovaries
- lumpectomy2/5
lumpectomy
- noun surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer
- noun surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer
- cystectomy2/5
cystectomy
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- gastrectomy2/5
gastrectomy
- noun surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
- noun surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
- tonsillectomy2/5
tonsillectomy
- noun surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
- noun surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
- phlebotomy2/5
phlebotomy
- noun surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
venesection.
- noun surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
- adrenalectomy2/5
adrenalectomy
- noun surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
suprarenalectomy.
- noun surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
- lobotomy2/5
lobotomy
- noun surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
leucotomy; leukotomy; frontal lobotomy; prefrontal leucotomy; prefrontal leukotomy; prefrontal lobotomy.
- noun surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
- laryngectomy2/5
laryngectomy
- noun surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx)
- noun surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx)
- gastronomy2/5
gastronomy
- noun a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
- New England gastronomy
- noun the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food
- noun a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
- heteronomy2/5
heteronomy
Subordination or subjection to the law of another; political subjection of a community or state; -- opposed to autonomy.
- sphincterotomy2/5
- lithotomy2/5
lithotomy
- noun surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
- noun surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
- sympathectomy2/5
sympathectomy
- noun surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system
- noun surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system
- vagotomy2/5
- myomectomy2/5
- thrombectomy2/5
thrombectomy
- noun surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel
- noun surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel
- hepatectomy2/5
- taphonomy2/5
- nephrostomy2/5
- rhizotomy2/5
rhizotomy
- noun surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
- noun surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
- myotomy2/5
myotomy
- noun surgical incision or division of a muscle
- noun surgical incision or division of a muscle
- pneumonectomy2/5
pneumonectomy
- noun surgical removal of a lung (usually to treat lung cancer)
- noun surgical removal of a lung (usually to treat lung cancer)
- orchiectomy2/5
orchiectomy
- noun surgical removal of one or both testicles
orchidectomy.
- noun surgical removal of one or both testicles
- jejunostomy2/5
jejunostomy
- noun surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding
- noun surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding
- esophagectomy2/5
esophagectomy
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- pancreatectomy2/5
pancreatectomy
- noun surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas
- noun surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas
- keratectomy2/5
- capsulotomy2/5
- synovectomy2/5
synovectomy
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- polypectomy2/5
polypectomy
- noun surgical removal of a polyp
- noun surgical removal of a polyp
- fasciotomy2/5
- mastoidectomy2/5
mastoidectomy
- noun surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process
- noun surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process
- adenoidectomy2/5
adenoidectomy
- noun surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy
- noun surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy
- thymectomy2/5
thymectomy
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- monosomy2/5
monosomy
- noun chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number
- noun chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number
- myringotomy2/5
myringotomy
- noun surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)
- noun surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)
- clitoridectomy2/5
clitoridectomy
- noun excision of the clitoris
female circumcision.
- noun excision of the clitoris
- thoracostomy2/5
- parathyroidectomy2/5
parathyroidectomy
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- thalamotomy1/5
- stapedectomy1/5
stapedectomy
- noun surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear
- noun surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear
- embolectomy1/5
embolectomy
- noun surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery)
- noun surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery)
- tenotomy1/5
tenotomy
(Surg.) The division of a tendon, or the act of dividing a tendon.
- neurectomy1/5
neurectomy
- noun surgical removal of all or part of a nerve
- noun surgical removal of all or part of a nerve
- keratotomy1/5
keratotomy
- noun surgical incision into the cornea
- noun surgical incision into the cornea
- iridectomy1/5
iridectomy
- noun an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
- noun an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
- trichotomy1/5
trichotomy
- noun being threefold; a classification into three parts or subclasses
- noun being threefold; a classification into three parts or subclasses
- commissurotomy1/5
- oeconomy1/5
economy
- noun the system of production and distribution and consumption
economic system.
- noun the efficient use of resources
- economy of effort
- noun the system of production and distribution and consumption
- ovariectomy1/5
ovariectomy
- noun surgical removal of one of both ovaries
oophorectomy.
- noun surgical removal of one of both ovaries
- cordotomy1/5
- polychromy1/5
polychromy
(Anc. Art) The art or practice of combining different colors, especially brilliant ones, in an artistic way.
- gastrojejunostomy1/5
gastrojejunostomy
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- arthrotomy1/5
- disomy1/5
- meniscectomy1/5
meniscectomy
- noun surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee
- noun surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee
- craniectomy1/5
- iridotomy1/5
iridotomy
- noun a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed-angle glaucoma
- noun a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed-angle glaucoma
- hypophysectomy1/5
hypophysectomy
- noun surgical removal of the pituitary gland
- noun surgical removal of the pituitary gland
- rhytidectomy1/5
rhytidectomy
- noun plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
face lift; nip and tuck; lift; rhytidoplasty; facelift; face lifting; cosmetic surgery.
- some actresses have more than one face lift
- noun plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
- parotidectomy1/5
- valvotomy1/5
valvotomy
- noun incision into a stenosed cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction
valvulotomy.
- noun incision into a stenosed cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction
- arteriotomy1/5
arteriotomy
(Med.) The opening of an artery, esp. for bloodletting.
- archaeoastronomy1/5
- salpingectomy1/5
salpingectomy
- noun surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes
- noun surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes
- myectomy1/5
- postmastectomy1/5
- orchidectomy1/5
orchidectomy
- noun surgical removal of one or both testicles
orchiectomy.
- noun surgical removal of one or both testicles
- callosotomy1/5
callosotomy
- noun severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy)
callosectomy.
- noun severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy)
- pulpotomy1/5
- dacryocystorhinostomy1/5
dacryocystorhinostomy
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- amniotomy1/5
- hemorrhoidectomy1/5
hemorrhoidectomy
- noun surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them
haemorrhoidectomy.
- noun surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them
- vulvectomy1/5
vulvectomy
- noun surgical removal of part or all of the vulva
- noun surgical removal of part or all of the vulva
- nephrolithotomy1/5
- hysterotomy1/5
hysterotomy
- noun surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)
- noun surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)
- gonadectomy1/5
gonadectomy
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- lipectomy1/5
lipectomy
- noun plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
selective lipectomy.
- noun plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
- bosomy1/5
bosomy
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
busty; sonsie; stacked; voluptuous; full-bosomed; buxom; curvaceous; curvy; well-endowed; sonsy.
- Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
- a curvy young woman in a tight dress
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
- theonomy1/5
- autotomy1/5
autotomy
- noun spontaneous removal or casting off of a body part (as the tail of a lizard or claw of a lobster) especially when the organism is injured or under attack
- noun spontaneous removal or casting off of a body part (as the tail of a lizard or claw of a lobster) especially when the organism is injured or under attack
- monodromy1/5
- glossectomy1/5
- cholecystostomy1/5
- appendicectomy1/5
appendicectomy
- noun surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
appendectomy.
- noun surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
- gingivectomy1/5
- neurotomy1/5
neurotomy
The dissection, or anatomy, of the nervous system.
- microanatomy1/5
- aeronomy1/5
- orbitotomy1/5
- homy1/5
homy
- adjective satellite having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
homey; homelike; homely.
- the homely everyday atmosphere
- a homey little inn
- adjective satellite having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
- cystotomy1/5
cystotomy
The act or practice of opening cysts; esp., the operation of cutting into the bladder, as for the extraction of a calculus.
- urethrotomy1/5
urethrotomy
(Surg.) An incision of the urethra, esp. incision for relief of urethral stricture.
- canthotomy1/5
- cystostomy1/5
cystostomy
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- enterotomy1/5
enterotomy
- noun surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
enterostomy.
- noun surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
- enterostomy1/5
enterostomy
- noun surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
enterotomy.
- noun surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
- leucotomy1/5
leucotomy
- noun surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
leukotomy; frontal lobotomy; prefrontal leucotomy; prefrontal leukotomy; prefrontal lobotomy; lobotomy.
- noun surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
- salpingostomy1/5
- sclerotomy1/5
sclerotomy
- noun surgical incision of the sclerotic coat of the eye
- noun surgical incision of the sclerotic coat of the eye
- pathoanatomy1/5
- proctectomy1/5
- anomy1/5
anomy
- noun personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
anomie.
- noun lack of moral standards in a society
anomie.
- noun personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
- ostectomy1/5
- pericardiectomy1/5
- gastroenterostomy1/5
gastroenterostomy
- noun surgical creation of an opening between the stomach wall and the small intestines; performed when the normal opening has been eliminated
- noun surgical creation of an opening between the stomach wall and the small intestines; performed when the normal opening has been eliminated
- urostomy1/5
- celiotomy1/5
- phlebectomy1/5
phlebectomy
- noun surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins
- noun surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins
- pleurectomy1/5
- vertebrectomy1/5
- sclerectomy1/5
- tubectomy1/5
tubectomy
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- tympanotomy1/5
- ureterostomy1/5
ureterostomy
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- bloomy1/5
bloomy
Full of bloom; flowery; flourishing with the vigor of youth; as, a .bloomy sprayBut all the bloomy flush of life is fled. Goldsmith.
- antrectomy1/5
- ganglionectomy1/5
- capsulectomy1/5
- gastrotomy1/5
gastrotomy
(Surg.) A cutting into, or opening of, the abdomen or the stomach.
- pancreatoduodenectomy1/5
pancreatoduodenectomy
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- ovariohysterectomy1/5
ovariohysterectomy
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- choledochotomy1/5
- patellectomy1/5
- ureterosigmoidostomy1/5
ureterosigmoidostomy
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- pulpectomy1/5
- ovariotomy1/5
ovariotomy
(Surg.) The operation of removing one or both of the ovaries; oöphorectomy.
- haemorrhoidectomy1/5
haemorrhoidectomy
- noun surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them
hemorrhoidectomy.
- noun surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them
- cecostomy1/5
- cardiotomy1/5
cardiotomy
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- omentectomy1/5
- pericardiotomy1/5
pericardiotomy
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- rhinotomy1/5
rhinotomy
- noun surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus
- noun surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus
- boomy1/5
boomy
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- radioastronomy1/5
- vasovasostomy1/5
vasovasostomy
- noun a surgical procedure that attempts to restore the function of the vas deferens after a vasectomy
- noun a surgical procedure that attempts to restore the function of the vas deferens after a vasectomy
- aortotomy1/5
- esophagostomy1/5
- penectomy1/5
- colpotomy1/5
- diseconomy1/5
- hemilaryngectomy1/5
- cordectomy1/5
- bursectomy1/5
- apicoectomy1/5
- vaginectomy1/5
- chemotaxonomy1/5
- mediastinotomy1/5
- choledochoduodenostomy1/5
choledochoduodenostomy
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- hemilaminectomy1/5
- stereotomy1/5
stereotomy
The science or art of cutting solids into certain figures or sections, as arches, and the like; especially, the art of stonecutting.
- pinealectomy1/5
- polytomy1/5
polytomy
(Logic) A division into many members. F. Bowen.
- tetrasomy1/5
- urethrostomy1/5
- turbinectomy1/5
- splanchnicectomy1/5
- teleonomy1/5
- condylectomy1/5
- ureterolithotomy1/5
- blossomy1/5
blossomy
Full of blossoms; flowery.
- herniotomy1/5
herniotomy
(Med.) A cutting for the cure or relief of hernia; celotomy.
- peritomy1/5
- clitorectomy1/5
- duodenotomy1/5
- pyelolithotomy1/5
Derived words of omy
- cardiomyopathy«Word Popularity Bar3/5
cardiomyopathy
- noun a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
myocardiopathy.
- noun a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
- osteomyelitis3/5
osteomyelitis
- noun an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
- noun an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
- erythromycin3/5
erythromycin
- noun an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
Ilosone; Erythrocin; Ethril; E-Mycin; Pediamycin.
- noun an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
- vancomycin3/5
vancomycin
- noun an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections
Vancocin.
- noun an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections
- saccharomyces3/5
saccharomyces
(Biol.) A genus of budding fungi, the various species of which have the power, to a greater or less extent, or splitting up sugar into alcohol and carbonic acid. They are the active agents in producing fermentation of wine, beer, etc. Saccharomyces cerevisiæ is the yeast of sedimentary beer. Also calledTorula .Brewers' yeast is Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
- streptomycin3/5
streptomycin
- noun an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
- noun an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
- poliomyelitis2/5
poliomyelitis
- noun an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
infantile paralysis; acute anterior poliomyelitis; polio.
- noun an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
- electromyography2/5
electromyography
- noun diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph
- noun diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph
- encephalomyelitis2/5
encephalomyelitis
- noun inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
- noun inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
- bleomycin2/5
- rhabdomyosarcoma2/5
rhabdomyosarcoma
- noun a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
rhabdosarcoma.
- noun a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
- streptomyces2/5
streptomyces
- noun aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin)
- noun aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin)
- azithromycin2/5
azithromycin
- noun a systemic antibacterial medicine (trade name Zithromax) that is prescribed to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body
Zithromax.
- noun a systemic antibacterial medicine (trade name Zithromax) that is prescribed to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body
- neomycin2/5
neomycin
- noun an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery
fradicin; Neobiotic.
- noun an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery
- mitomycin2/5
mitomycin
- noun a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug
Mutamycin.
- noun a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug
- dermatomyositis2/5
dermatomyositis
- noun myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals
- noun myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals
- electromyographic2/5
electromyographic
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- gromyko2/5
gromyko
- noun Soviet ambassador to the United States and to the United Nations (1909-1989)
Andrei Gromyko; Andrei Andreyevich Gromyko.
- noun Soviet ambassador to the United States and to the United Nations (1909-1989)
- actinomycetes2/5
actinomycete
- noun any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales
- noun any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales
- coccidioidomycosis2/5
coccidioidomycosis
- noun an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
desert rheumatism; coccidiomycosis; valley fever.
- noun an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
- tropomyosin2/5
- leiomyoma2/5
leiomyoma
- noun benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)
- noun benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)
- chernomyrdin2/5
chernomyrdin
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- syringomyelia2/5
- leiomyomas2/5
leiomyoma
- noun benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)
- noun benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)
- leiomyosarcoma2/5
leiomyosarcoma
- noun sarcoma of smooth muscle; occurs most often digestive tract or uterus or bladder or prostate
- noun sarcoma of smooth muscle; occurs most often digestive tract or uterus or bladder or prostate
- blastomycosis2/5
blastomycosis
- noun any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
- noun any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
- actinomyces2/5
actinomyces
- noun soil-inhabiting saprophytes and disease-producing plant and animal parasites
- noun soil-inhabiting saprophytes and disease-producing plant and animal parasites
- sphingomyelin2/5
sphingomyelin
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- cardiomyopathies2/5
cardiomyopathy
- noun a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
myocardiopathy.
- noun a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)
- onychomycosis2/5
- actinomycin2/5
actinomycin
- noun any of various red antibiotics isolated from soil bacteria
- noun any of various red antibiotics isolated from soil bacteria
- actinomycosis2/5
actinomycosis
- noun disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
- noun disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
- basidiomycetes2/5
basidiomycete
- noun any of various fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota
basidiomycetous fungi.
- noun any of various fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota
- ascomycetes2/5
ascomycete
- noun any fungus of the class Ascomycetes (or subdivision Ascomycota) in which the spores are formed inside an ascus
ascomycetous fungus.
- noun any fungus of the class Ascomycetes (or subdivision Ascomycota) in which the spores are formed inside an ascus
- electromyogram2/5
electromyogram
- noun a graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions
EMG.
- noun a graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions
- adenomyosis2/5
adenomyosis
- noun the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
endometriosis.
- noun the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
- peromyscus2/5
peromyscus
- noun New World wood mice
genus Peromyscus.
- noun New World wood mice
- schizosaccharomyces1/5
schizosaccharomyces
- noun type and only genus of Schizosaccharomycetaceae; comprises the fission yeasts
genus Schizosaccharomyces.
- noun type and only genus of Schizosaccharomycetaceae; comprises the fission yeasts
- puromycin1/5
- benomyl1/5
- womyn1/5
- meningomyelocele1/5
- leiomyomata1/5
- actomyosin1/5
actomyosin
- noun a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions
- noun a protein complex in muscle fibers; composed of myosin and actin; shortens when stimulated and causes muscle contractions
- blastomyces1/5
blastomyces
- noun genus of pathogenic yeastlike fungi
genus Blastomyces.
- noun genus of pathogenic yeastlike fungi
- zygomycetes1/5
zygomycetes
- noun class of fungi coextensive with subdivision Zygomycota
class Zygomycetes.
- noun class of fungi coextensive with subdivision Zygomycota
- spectinomycin1/5
spectinomycin
- noun an antibiotic used to treat gonorrhea
- noun an antibiotic used to treat gonorrhea
- lincomycin1/5
lincomycin
- noun antibiotic (trade name Lincocin) obtained from a streptomyces bacterium and used in the treatment of certain penicillin-resistant infections
Lincocin.
- noun antibiotic (trade name Lincocin) obtained from a streptomyces bacterium and used in the treatment of certain penicillin-resistant infections
- basidiomycete1/5
basidiomycete
- noun any of various fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota
basidiomycetous fungi.
- noun any of various fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota
- actinomycete1/5
actinomycete
- noun any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales
- noun any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales
- ascomycota1/5
ascomycota
- noun a large subdivision of Eumycota including Hemiascomycetes and Plectomycetes and Pyrenomycetes and Discomycetes; sac fungi; in some classification systems considered a division of the kingdom Fungi
subdivision Ascomycotina; subdivision Ascomycota; Ascomycotina.
- noun a large subdivision of Eumycota including Hemiascomycetes and Plectomycetes and Pyrenomycetes and Discomycetes; sac fungi; in some classification systems considered a division of the kingdom Fungi
- ascomycete1/5
ascomycete
- noun any fungus of the class Ascomycetes (or subdivision Ascomycota) in which the spores are formed inside an ascus
ascomycetous fungus.
- noun any fungus of the class Ascomycetes (or subdivision Ascomycota) in which the spores are formed inside an ascus
- rhabdomyoma1/5
rhabdomyoma
- noun benign rumor of striated muscle
- noun benign rumor of striated muscle
- hyphomycetes1/5
hyphomycetes
(Bot.) One of the great division of fungi, containing those species which have naked spores borne on free or only fasciculate threads. M. J. Berkley.
- rhabdomyosarcomas1/5
rhabdomyosarcoma
- noun a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
rhabdosarcoma.
- noun a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle
- endomysium1/5
endomysium
(Anat.) The delicate bands of connective tissue interspersed among muscular fibers.
- oomycetes1/5
oomycetes
- noun nonphotosynthetic fungi that resemble algae and that reproduce by forming oospores; sometimes classified as protoctists
class Oomycetes.
- noun nonphotosynthetic fungi that resemble algae and that reproduce by forming oospores; sometimes classified as protoctists
- basidiomycota1/5
basidiomycota
- noun comprises fungi bearing the spores on a basidium; includes Gasteromycetes (puffballs) and Tiliomycetes comprising the orders Ustilaginales (smuts) and Uredinales (rusts) and Hymenomycetes (mushrooms, toadstools, agarics and bracket fungi); in some classification systems considered a division of kingdom Fungi
subdivision Basidiomycotina; subdivision Basidiomycota; Basidiomycotina.
- noun comprises fungi bearing the spores on a basidium; includes Gasteromycetes (puffballs) and Tiliomycetes comprising the orders Ustilaginales (smuts) and Uredinales (rusts) and Hymenomycetes (mushrooms, toadstools, agarics and bracket fungi); in some classification systems considered a division of kingdom Fungi
- diastematomyelia1/5
- valinomycin1/5
- endomysial1/5
- clethrionomys1/5
clethrionomys
- noun a genus of Cricetidae
genus Clethrionomys.
- noun a genus of Cricetidae
- chloromycetin1/5
chloromycetin
- noun an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever)
chloramphenicol.
- noun an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever)
- dipodomys1/5
dipodomys
- noun kangaroo rats
genus Dipodomys.
- noun kangaroo rats
- daunomycin1/5
- oomycete1/5
oomycete
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- rhabdomyomas1/5
rhabdomyoma
- noun benign rumor of striated muscle
- noun benign rumor of striated muscle
- petromyzon1/5
petromyzon
- noun typical lampreys
genus Petromyzon.
- noun typical lampreys
- neuromyelitis1/5
- zygomycota1/5
zygomycota
- noun division of fungi having sexually produced zygospores
subdivision Zygomycotina; Zygomycotina; subdivision Zygomycota.
- noun division of fungi having sexually produced zygospores
- thomomys1/5
thomomys
- noun western pocket gophers
genus Thomomys.
- noun western pocket gophers
- encephalomyocarditis1/5
encephalomyocarditis
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- capreomycin1/5
- cynomys1/5
cynomys
- noun prairie dogs
genus Cynomys.
- noun prairie dogs
- deuteromycetes1/5
deuteromycetes
- noun form class; coextensive with subdivision Deuteromycota
class Deuteromycetes.
- noun form class; coextensive with subdivision Deuteromycota
- hydromyelia1/5
- streptomycetes1/5
- aureomycin1/5
aureomycin
- noun a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trade name Aureomycin) used to treat certain bacterial and rickettsial diseases
chlortetracycline.
- noun a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trade name Aureomycin) used to treat certain bacterial and rickettsial diseases
- myxomycetes1/5
myxomycete
- noun a slime mold of the class Myxomycetes
acellular slime mold; true slime mold; plasmodial slime mold.
- noun a slime mold of the class Myxomycetes
- oligomycin1/5
- chromoblastomycosis1/5
chromoblastomycosis
- noun a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
- noun a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
- stichomythia1/5
- electromyograph1/5
electromyograph
- noun a medical instrument that records the electrical waves associated with the activity of skeletal muscles
- noun a medical instrument that records the electrical waves associated with the activity of skeletal muscles
- erythromycins1/5
erythromycin
- noun an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
Ilosone; Erythrocin; Ethril; E-Mycin; Pediamycin.
- noun an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
- basidiomycetous1/5
basidiomycetous
- adjective pertaining to or characteristic of fungi of the class Basidiomycetes
- adjective pertaining to or characteristic of fungi of the class Basidiomycetes
- glaucomys1/5
glaucomys
- noun New World flying squirrels
genus Glaucomys.
- noun New World flying squirrels
- phycomycetes1/5
phycomycetes
- noun a large and probably unnatural group of fungi and funguslike organisms comprising the Mastigomycota (including the Oomycetes) and Zygomycota subdivisions of the division Eumycota; a category not used in all systems
Phycomycetes group.
- noun a large and probably unnatural group of fungi and funguslike organisms comprising the Mastigomycota (including the Oomycetes) and Zygomycota subdivisions of the division Eumycota; a category not used in all systems
- ascomycetous1/5
ascomycetous
- adjective related to or characteristic of fungi of the class Ascomycetes
- adjective related to or characteristic of fungi of the class Ascomycetes
- electromyograms1/5
electromyogram
- noun a graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions
EMG.
- noun a graphical record of electric currents associated with muscle contractions
- orthomyxoviruses1/5
orthomyxovirus
- noun a group of viruses including those causing influenza
- noun a group of viruses including those causing influenza
- coccidiomycosis1/5
coccidiomycosis
- noun an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
desert rheumatism; valley fever; coccidioidomycosis.
- noun an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
- meromyosin1/5
- stegomyia1/5
- otomycosis1/5
- geomys1/5
geomys
- noun type genus of the Geomyidae
genus Geomys.
- noun type genus of the Geomyidae
- achromycin1/5
achromycin
- noun an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections
tetracycline.
- noun an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections
- reithrodontomys1/5
reithrodontomys
- noun New World harvest mice
genus Reithrodontomys.
- noun New World harvest mice
- oryzomys1/5
oryzomys
- noun rice rats
genus Oryzomys.
- noun rice rats
- sphingomyelins1/5
- ascomycotina1/5
ascomycotina
- noun a large subdivision of Eumycota including Hemiascomycetes and Plectomycetes and Pyrenomycetes and Discomycetes; sac fungi; in some classification systems considered a division of the kingdom Fungi
subdivision Ascomycotina; subdivision Ascomycota; Ascomycota.
- noun a large subdivision of Eumycota including Hemiascomycetes and Plectomycetes and Pyrenomycetes and Discomycetes; sac fungi; in some classification systems considered a division of the kingdom Fungi
- chytridiomycetes1/5
chytridiomycetes
- noun a class of mostly aquatic fungi; saprophytic or parasitic on algae or fungi or plants
class Chytridiomycetes.
- noun a class of mostly aquatic fungi; saprophytic or parasitic on algae or fungi or plants
- actinomycotic1/5
actinomycotic
- adjective of or related to actinomycosis infection
- adjective of or related to actinomycosis infection
- phycomycosis1/5
phycomycosis
- noun any fungal infection caused by fungi of the Phycomycetes group
- noun any fungal infection caused by fungi of the Phycomycetes group
- encephalomyelopathy1/5
encephalomyelopathy
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- dihydrostreptomycin1/5
dihydrostreptomycin
- noun antibiotic consisting of a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms
- noun antibiotic consisting of a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms
- hymenomycetes1/5
hymenomycetes
(Bot.) One of the great divisions of fungi, containing those species in which the hymenium is completely exposed. M. J. Berkley.
- zygomycete1/5
zygomycete
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- adenomyoma1/5
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