-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)
anemographic (adjective), more anemographic, most anemographic
A reference to an instrument that records on paper the directions and forces of the wind during a normal condition or stormy weather.
anemometric
A reference to the study of measuring and recording the directions and speeds or forces of winds, including their vertical components.
anemonic
A reference to a genus of plants of the Ranunculus or Crowfoot family; the windflower. Some of the species are cultivated in gardens.
anemotactic
A directed reaction of a motile organism towards (positive) or away from (negative) wind or air currents.
anemotropic
A reference to the orientation response of something to an air current.
anencephalic
Exhibiting anencephaly; having no brain; brainless.
anephric (adjective) (not comparable)
Having no kidneys at birth: With sadness, Dr. Johnson told the parents that their anaphoric baby could not survive because its fetal kidneys failed to develop.
angelic (adjective), more angelic, most angelic
1. Having a sweet nature that is loving and kind: Marie has an angelic smile, which is adorable and beautiful.
2. Descriptive of the traditional depiction of messengers believed to have been sent from heaven: An angelic messenger seemed to appear to Trudy right after she regained consciousness from the anesthesia after her operation.
3. Resembling a saint or a kind person by not disturbing or annoying other people: Mother spoke to Fern's father and asked him to be angelic and to fix a fresh pot of tea.
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2. Descriptive of the traditional depiction of messengers believed to have been sent from heaven: An angelic messenger seemed to appear to Trudy right after she regained consciousness from the anesthesia after her operation.
3. Resembling a saint or a kind person by not disturbing or annoying other people: Mother spoke to Fern's father and asked him to be angelic and to fix a fresh pot of tea.
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angiectatic
1. Marked by the presence of dilated blood vessels.
2. A reference to or characterized by angiectasis.
2. A reference to or characterized by angiectasis.
angioblastic
A reference to angioblast.
angiocarpic
Having or being fruit enclosed in a shell or husk.
angiogenic
1. Pertaining to angiogenesis; also called angiopoietic and vasculogenic.
2. Arising in the circulatory system.
2. Arising in the circulatory system.
angiographic (adjective), more angiographic, most angiographic
1. Radiography of vessels after the injection of a radiopaque contrast material; usually requires percutaneous insertion of a radiopaque catheter and positioning under fluoroscopic control.
2. A special kind of sphygmograph or instrument for recording on paper the movements of the pulse.
2. A special kind of sphygmograph or instrument for recording on paper the movements of the pulse.
angiokinetic
Relating to, causing, or regulating constriction or dilation of blood vessels.
angioneurotic
Denoting a neuropathy affecting the vascular system.
