-ic
(Greek: a suffix; pertaining to; of the nature of, like; in chemistry, it denotes a higher valence of the element than is expressed by -ous)
alloplastic (adjective) (not comparable)
1. Regarding the placement of an implant: Alloplastic surgery was performed on Virginia’s arm after she had broken it, and a piece of titanim was placed in the right spot.
2. Relating to adaptation achieved by altering the external environment: Alloplastic experiments have always interested people by using objects pits items outside their own bodies.
allopsychic (adjective) (not comparable)
Related to, or referring to, the mental processes and their relationships to the outside world or the external environment: Rosetta made allopsychic adjustments regarding her new roommate at the university.
allorhythmic (adjective), more allorhythmic, most allorhythmic
Descriptive of the condition irregular heartbeats that recur repeatedly: The allorhythmic situation that the elderly Mrs. Adams experienced was treated by Dr. Evans.
allosematic (adjective), more allosematic, most allosematic
A reference to coloration or markings that imitate warning patterns of other typically noxious or dangerous organisms: Some animals use colors of another organism as a warning signal in order to mislead the enemy for protection.
allotrophic (adjective), more allotrophic, most allotrophic
A reference to an organism that obtains nourishment from another organism: An allotrophic plant needs an external supply of food with organic carbon because it is not able to synthesize by itself.
allotropic
1. Referring to the mutual attraction of cells, especially gametes.
2. The condition of a flower having a plentiful supply of readily available nectar.
3. The existence of the same population or species in different habitats.
4. In psychiatry, characterizing a person who is preoccupied with what "other people" think, mean, or do.
2. The condition of a flower having a plentiful supply of readily available nectar.
3. The existence of the same population or species in different habitats.
4. In psychiatry, characterizing a person who is preoccupied with what "other people" think, mean, or do.
allotrylic
1. Of, or relating to, the presence of a foreign agent.
2. Caused by a strange, or foreign, material.
2. Caused by a strange, or foreign, material.
alloxuric
1. Related to, or characteristic of alloxuria.
2. Any agent or condition that increases the excretion of purine (colorless crystalline nitrogen) bases in the urine.
2. Any agent or condition that increases the excretion of purine (colorless crystalline nitrogen) bases in the urine.
alogic
Illogical; unreasonable, inconsiderate.
alopecic
A reference to the loss of hair or wool or feathers.
amblyogenic
Inducing or causing amblyopia.
amblyopic
A reference to an impairment of vision in an eye that is not caused by structural damage or a physical defect.
amebic
Pertaining to, referring to, or of the nature of an ameba.
amicrobic (adjective), more amicrobic, most amicrobic
Not related to nor caused by microorganisms; such as, bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and protozoa: The medical laboratory determined that Devin's amicrobic illness was not a result of any known single-celled organisms.
amicroscopic (adjective), more amicroscopic, most amicroscopic
A reference to something that is too small to be seen through a microscope: The biologist was unable to see the amicroscopic bacteria even with a normal microscope; however, he could see them with a much more powerful microscope later.
