phage - n. = BACTERIOPHAGE. [abbr.]... [more]

phagocyte - n. a type of cell capable of engulfing and absorbing ... [more]

phagocytic - n. a type of cell capable of engulfing and absorbing ... [more]

phagocytosis - n. the ingestion of bacteria etc. by phagocytes. phagocytize v.tr. (also -ise).... [more]

phalange - see PHALANX]... [more]

phalangeal - adj. Anat. of or relating to a phalanx. ... [more]

phalanger - n. any of various marsupials of the family Phalangeridae, including cuscuses and... [more]

phalli - pl. of PHALLUS. ... [more]

phallically - adj. 1 of, relating to, or resembling a phallus. 2 Psychol. denoting the stage of... [more]

phallicism - n. (pl. phalli or phalluses) 1 the (esp. erect )... [more]

phallism - n. (pl. phalli or phalluses) 1 the (esp. erect )... [more]

phallocentric - adj. centred on the phallus or on male attitudes. phallocentricity n. phallocentrism... [more]

phallocentricity - adj. centred on the phallus or on male attitudes. phallocentricity n. phallocentrism... [more]

phallocentrism - adj. centred on the phallus or on male attitudes. phallocentricity n. phallocentrism... [more]

phanariot - n. hist. a member of a class of Greek officials in Constantinople under ... [more]

phanerogamous - n. Bot . a plant that has stamens and pistils, a flowering... [more]

phanerogamic - n. Bot . a plant that has stamens and pistils, a flowering... [more]

phanerogam - n. Bot . a plant that has stamens and pistils, a flowering... [more]

phantasize - var. of FANTASIZE. ... [more]

phantasmagoria - n. 1 a shifting series of real or imaginary figures as seen in a dream. 2 an [more]

phantasmagoric - n. 1 a shifting series of real or imaginary figures as seen in a dream. 2 an [more]

phantasmagorical - n. 1 a shifting series of real or imaginary figures as seen in a dream. 2 an [more]

phantasmal - n. 1 an illusion, a phantom . 2 (usu. foll. by... [more]

phantasmic - n. 1 an illusion, a phantom . 2 (usu. foll. by... [more]

phantast - var. of FANTAST. ... [more]

Pharaoh - n. 1 the ruler of ancient Egypt. 2 the title of this ruler. Pharaoh's serpent an... [more]

Pharaonic - n. 1 the ruler of ancient Egypt. 2 the title of this ruler. Pharaoh's serpent an... [more]

Pharisaic - n. 1 a member of an ancient Jewish sect , distinguished... [more]

Pharisaical - n. 1 a member of an ancient Jewish sect , distinguished... [more]

Pharisaism - n. 1 a member of an ancient Jewish sect , distinguished... [more]

Pharisee - n. 1 a member of an ancient Jewish sect , distinguished... [more]

pharmaceutics - adj. 1 of or engaged in pharmacy. 2 of the use... [more]

pharmaceutically - adj. 1 of or engaged in pharmacy. 2 of the use... [more]

pharmacognosy - n. the science of drugs, esp. relating to medicinal products in their natural or... [more]

pharmacological - n. the science of the action of drugs on the body.... [more]

pharmacologically - n. the science of the action of drugs on the body.... [more]

pharmacologist - n. the science of the action of drugs on the body.... [more]

pharmacopoeial - n. 1 a book, esp. one officially published, containing a list of drugs [more]

pharmacopoeia - n. 1 a book, esp. one officially published, containing a list of drugs [more]

pharos - n. a lighthouse or a beacon to guide sailors. [L f. Gk Pharos island off Alexandria... [more]

pharyngal - n. (pl. pharynges) a cavity , with enclosing muscles... [more]

pharyngeal - n. (pl. pharynges) a cavity , with enclosing muscles... [more]

pharyngitis - n. (pl. pharynges) a cavity , with enclosing muscles... [more]

pharyngotomy - n. (pl. -ies) an incision into the pharynx. ... [more]

pharynx - n. (pl. pharynges) a cavity , with enclosing muscles... [more]

phasic - n. & v. 1 a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development .... [more]

phatic - adj. (of speech etc.) used to convey general sociability rather than to [more]

pheasantry - n. any of several long-tailed game-birds of the family Phasianidae, orig. from Asia.... [more]

phenobarbitone - n. (US phenobarbital) a narcotic and sedative barbiturate drug used esp. to treat... [more]

phenocryst - n. a large or conspicuous crystal in porphyritic rock. [F phnocryste (as PHENO-,... [more]

phenolic - C[6]H[5]OH. 2 any hydroxyl derivative of an aromatic ... [more]

phenolphthalein - n. Chem. a white crystalline solid used in solution... [more]

phenomenally - adj. 1 of the nature of a phenomenon. 2 extraordinary,... [more]

phenomenalistic - n. Philos. 1 the doctrine that human knowledge is confined to the appearances presented... [more]

phenomenal - adj. 1 of the nature of a phenomenon. 2 extraordinary,... [more]

phenomenalism - n. Philos. 1 the doctrine that human knowledge is confined to the appearances presented... [more]

phenomenalist - n. Philos. 1 the doctrine that human knowledge is confined to the appearances presented... [more]

phenomenological - n. Philos. 1 the science of phenomena. 2 the description and classification of phenomena.... [more]

phenomenologically - n. Philos. 1 the science of phenomena. 2 the description and classification of phenomena.... [more]

phenotypic - n. Biol. a set of observable characteristics of an... [more]

phenotypically - n. Biol. a set of observable characteristics of an... [more]

phenotypical - n. Biol. a set of observable characteristics of an... [more]

phenylalanine - n. Biochem. an amino acid widely distributed in plant proteins and essential in... [more]

phenylketonuria - n. an inherited inability to metabolize phenylalanine, ultimately leading to mental... [more]

pheromonal - n. a chemical substance secreted and released... [more]

phew - int. an expression of impatience, discomfort, relief, astonishment, or disgust.... [more]

phial - cf. VIAL]... [more]

philabeg - var. of FILIBEG. ... [more]

philanthropically - adj. loving one's fellow men; benevolent. philanthropically adv. [F philanthropique... [more]

philanthropism - n. 1 a love of mankind . 2 practical benevolence,... [more]