| anan | An expression equivalent to What did you say? Sir? Eh? See: Anon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| ananaphylaxis | 1. The reduction or abolition of allergic sensitivity or reactions to the specific antigen (allergen). Synonym: ananaphylaxis, antianaphylaxis. 2. The act of removing an emotional complex. Synonym: hyposensitization. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ananas | <botany> The pineapple (Ananassa sativa). Origin: Sp. Ananas, from the native American name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ananastasia | Inability to stand up. Origin: G. A-priv. + anastasis, stand up (05 Mar 2000) |
| anancasm | Any form of repetitious stereotyped behaviour which, if prevented, results in anxiety. Origin: G. Anankasma, compulsion (05 Mar 2000) |
| anancastia | An obsession in which a person feels himself forced to act or think against his will. Origin: G. Anankastos, compelled (05 Mar 2000) |
| anancastic | Pertaining to anancasm or anancastia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anancastic personality | An obsolete term for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anandamide amidohydrolase | <enzyme> Catalyses the hydrolysis of anandamide, an endogenous cannabimimetic substance forming ethanolamine and arachidonic acid Registry number: EC 3.5.1.- Synonym: n-arachidonoylethanolamine amidohydrolase (26 Jun 1999) |
| anandria | Absence of masculinity. Origin: G. Want of manhood, fr. An-priv. + aner-(andr-), man (05 Mar 2000) |
| anandrous | <botany> Destitute of stamen as certain female flowers. Origin: Gr. Priv. + a man. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| anangioplasia | Imperfect vascularization of a part due to nonformation of vessels, or vessels with inadequate caliber. Origin: G. An-priv. + angeion, vessel, + plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| anangioplastic | Relating to, characterised by, or due to anangioplasia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anantherous | <botany> Destitute of anthers. Origin: Gr. Priv. + E. Anther. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ananthous | <botany> Destitute of flowers; flowerless. Origin: Gr. Priv. + a flower. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |