Words that rhyme with cysts

n 1: a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) [syn: abyss, abysm]

n 1: abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues

n 1: an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation; "a sensation of touch" [syn: sensation, esthesis, aesthesis, sense experience, sense impression, sense datum]

n 1: imperfect development; nondevelopment of a part [syn: agenesis, agenesia]

n 1: abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues

n 1: someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation) [syn: stenographer, amanuensis, shorthand typist]

adv 1: away from the correct or expected course; "something has gone awry in our plans"; "something went badly amiss in the preparations" [syn: awry, amiss] 2: in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; "if you think him guilty you judge amiss"; "he spoke amiss"; "no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly" 3: in an imperfect or faulty way; "The lobe was imperfectly developed"; "Miss Bennet would not play at all amiss if she practiced more"- Jane Austen [syn: imperfectly, amiss] [ant: perfectly] adj 1: not functioning properly; "something is amiss"; "has gone completely haywire"; "something is wrong with the engine" [syn: amiss(p), awry(p), haywire, wrong(p)]

n 1: the direct method of cell division characterized by simple division of the nucleus without formation of chromosomes

n 1: repetition of the final words of a sentence or line at the beginning of the next [syn: anadiplosis, reduplication]

n 1: an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole 2: the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations [syn: analysis, analytic thinking] [ant: synthesis, synthetic thinking] 3: a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed 4: the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father' 5: a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation 6: a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis" [syn: psychoanalysis, analysis, depth psychology]

n 1: the case history of a medical patient as recalled by the patient [syn: medical history, medical record, anamnesis] 2: the ability to recall past occurrences [syn: remembrance, recollection, anamnesis]

n 1: hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance

n 1: an association between organisms that is harmful to one of them or between organisms and a metabolic product of another

n 1: the use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal sense (especially in irony)

n 1: (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms [syn: asepsis, antisepsis, sterility, sterileness] 2: the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms [syn: antisepsis, asepsis]

n 1: exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine" 2: the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance

n 1: (linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in `coon' for `raccoon' or `till' for `until' [syn: aphaeresis, apheresis]

n 1: the gradual disappearance of an initial (usually unstressed) vowel or syllable as in `squire' for `esquire'

n 1: mentioning something by saying it will not be mentioned

n 1: breaking off in the middle of a sentence (as by writers of realistic conversations)

n 1: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal [syn: ideal, paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch] 2: the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god) [syn: deification, exaltation, apotheosis]

n 1: lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles

n 1: (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms [syn: asepsis, antisepsis, sterility, sterileness] 2: the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms [syn: antisepsis, asepsis]

n 1: a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter [syn: abiogenesis, autogenesis, autogeny, spontaneous generation]

n 1: lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process [syn: autolysis, self-digestion]

n 1: a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions 2: the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged 3: in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations; "the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II" 4: a group of countries in special alliance [syn: bloc, axis] 5: the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head [syn: axis, axis vertebra] 6: the center around which something rotates [syn: axis, axis of rotation]

n 1: a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis" [syn: footing, basis, ground] 2: the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" [syn: basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone] 3: the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice" [syn: basis, base]

n 1: production of a chemical compound by a living organism [syn: biosynthesis, biogenesis] 2: the production of living organisms from other living organisms [syn: biogenesis, biogeny]

n 1: production of a chemical compound by a living organism [syn: biosynthesis, biogenesis]

n 1: a state of extreme happiness [syn: bliss, blissfulness, cloud nine, seventh heaven, walking on air]

n 1: infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache [syn: brucellosis, undulant fever, Malta fever, Gibraltar fever, Rock fever, Mediterranean fever] 2: an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings [syn: brucellosis, contagious abortion, Bang's disease]

n 1: dry seed-like fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn [syn: grain, caryopsis]

n 1: strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths')

n 1: acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction; "of the top 50 commodity chemicals, 30 are created directly by catalysis and another 6 are made from raw materials that are catalytically produced" [syn: catalysis, contact action]

n 1: oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)

n 1: (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions [syn: catharsis, katharsis, abreaction] 2: purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels [syn: catharsis, katharsis, purgation]

n 1: a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism [syn: cirrhosis, cirrhosis of the liver]

n 1: an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty; "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis" 2: a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"

n 1: a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)

n 1: the origin and development and variation of cells [syn: cytogenesis, cytogeny]

n 1: pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane

n 1: identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon [syn: diagnosis, diagnosing]

n 1: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes

n 1: the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid; "perspiration is a homeostatic process" [syn: perspiration, sweating, diaphoresis, sudation, hidrosis]

n 1: constitutional predisposition to a particular disease or abnormality

n 1: a diacritical mark (two dots) placed over a vowel in German to indicate a change in sound [syn: umlaut, dieresis, diaeresis]

n 1: a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote [syn: double dagger, double obelisk, diesis]

n 1: alternation of sexual and asexual generations [syn: metagenesis, digenesis]

v 1: bar from attention or consideration; "She dismissed his advances" [syn: dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignore] 2: cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration; "This case is dismissed!" [syn: dismiss, throw out] 3: stop associating with; "They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock" [syn: dismiss, send packing, send away, drop] 4: terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position; "The boss fired his secretary today"; "The company terminated 25% of its workers" [syn: displace, fire, give notice, can, dismiss, give the axe, send away, sack, force out, give the sack, terminate] [ant: employ, engage, hire] 5: end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave; "I was dismissed after I gave my report" [syn: dismiss, usher out] 6: declare void; "The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections" [syn: dissolve, dismiss]

n 1: (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions 2: removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root

n 1: omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences [syn: ellipsis, eclipsis]

n 1: the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth [syn: vomit, vomiting, emesis, regurgitation, disgorgement, puking]

n 1: special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents" [syn: emphasis, accent] 2: intensity or forcefulness of expression; "the vehemence of his denial"; "his emphasis on civil rights" [syn: vehemence, emphasis] 3: special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g. 4: the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable" [syn: stress, emphasis, accent]

n 1: inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination [syn: enuresis, urinary incontinence]

n 1: the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier; "the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the word `bush' is epenthesis"

n 1: the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused 2: a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin [syn: pineal gland, pineal body, epiphysis cerebri, epiphysis]

n 1: an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)

n 1: development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ

n 1: a coming into being [syn: genesis, generation] 2: the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers [syn: Genesis, Book of Genesis]

n 1: intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics

n 1: pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees 2: disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora [syn: brown rot gummosis, gummosis]

n 1: lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin [syn: hemolysis, haemolysis, hematolysis, haematolysis]

n 1: surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat) [syn: hemostasis, haemostasis, hemostasia, haemostasia]

n 1: offensive breath

n 1: a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience" [syn: hiss, hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation] 2: a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt [syn: boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird] v 1: make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval [syn: hiss, siss, sizz, sibilate] 2: move with a whooshing sound [syn: hiss, whoosh] 3: express or utter with a hiss [syn: hiss, sizz, siss, sibilate] 4: show displeasure, as after a performance or speech [syn: boo, hiss] [ant: acclaim, applaud, clap, spat]

n 1: a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water

n 1: a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion

n 1: a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations 2: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices" [syn: hypothesis, possibility, theory] 3: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence [syn: guess, conjecture, supposition, surmise, surmisal, speculation, hypothesis]

n 1: the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field

adj 1: not auspicious; boding ill [syn: inauspicious, unfortunate] [ant: auspicious] 2: contrary to your interests or welfare; "adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions" [syn: adverse, inauspicious, untoward] 3: presaging ill fortune; "ill omens"; "ill predictions"; "my words with inauspicious thunderings shook heaven"- P.B.Shelley; "a dead and ominous silence prevailed"; "a by- election at a time highly unpropitious for the Government" [syn: ill, inauspicious, ominous]

n 1: an abnormal increase of ketone bodies in the blood as in diabetes mellitus [syn: ketonemia, ketosis, acetonemia]

n 1: the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) [syn: kiss, buss, osculation] 2: a cookie made of egg whites and sugar 3: any of several bite-sized candies [syn: kiss, candy kiss] 4: a light glancing touch; "there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing" v 1: touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.; "The newly married couple kissed"; "She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room" [syn: snog, kiss, buss, osculate] 2: touch lightly or gently; "the blossoms were kissed by the soft rain"

n 1: all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function

adj 1: having strong sexual appeal; "juicy barmaids"; "a red-hot mama"; "a voluptuous woman"; "a toothsome blonde in a tight dress" [syn: juicy, luscious, red-hot, toothsome, voluptuous] 2: extremely pleasing to the sense of taste [syn: delectable, delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy]

n 1: (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) [syn: meiosis, miosis, reduction division] 2: understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary); "saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes" [syn: litotes, meiosis]

n 1: the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body

n 1: a linguistic process of transposition of sounds or syllables within a word or words within a sentence 2: a chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds (AB+CD=AD+CB) [syn: double decomposition, double decomposition reaction, metathesis]

n 1: the imitative representation of nature and human behavior in art and literature 2: any disease that shows symptoms characteristic of another disease 3: the representation of another person's words in a speech

n 1: a young woman; "a young lady of 18" [syn: girl, miss, missy, young lady, young woman, fille] 2: a failure to hit (or meet or find etc) [syn: miss, misfire] 3: a form of address for an unmarried woman v 1: fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; "I missed that remark"; "She missed his point"; "We lost part of what he said" [syn: miss, lose] 2: feel or suffer from the lack of; "He misses his mother" 3: fail to attend an event or activity; "I missed the concert"; "He missed school for a week" [ant: attend, go to] 4: leave undone or leave out; "How could I miss that typo?"; "The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten" [syn: neglect, pretermit, omit, drop, miss, leave out, overlook, overleap] [ant: attend to, take to heart] 5: fail to reach or get to; "She missed her train" 6: be without; "This soup lacks salt"; "There is something missing in my jewelry box!" [syn: miss, lack] [ant: feature, have] 7: fail to reach; "The arrow missed the target" [ant: collide with, hit, impinge on, run into, strike] 8: be absent; "The child had been missing for a week" 9: fail to experience; "Fortunately, I missed the hurricane" [syn: miss, escape]

n 1: cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes

n 1: asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores [syn: monogenesis, sporulation]

n 1: an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus [syn: fungal infection, mycosis]

n 1: unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia

n 1: the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) [syn: necrosis, mortification, gangrene, sphacelus]

n 1: (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance 2: something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life" [syn: bane, curse, scourge, nemesis]

n 1: a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction [syn: neurosis, neuroticism, psychoneurosis]

n 1: a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface) 2: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary [syn: haven, oasis]

n 1: (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level; "he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children" [syn: growth, growing, maturation, development, ontogeny, ontogenesis] [ant: nondevelopment]

n 1: (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal

n 1: abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women

n 1: too much emphasis

n 1: loss of the ability to move a body part [syn: paralysis, palsy]

n 1: either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material 2: a message that departs from the main subject [syn: digression, aside, excursus, divagation, parenthesis]

n 1: a slight or partial paralysis

n 1: the origination and development of a disease

n 1: a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things [syn: circumlocution, periphrasis, ambage]

n 1: the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along [syn: peristalsis, vermiculation] [ant: anastalsis]

n 1: involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body [syn: pulmonary tuberculosis, consumption, phthisis, wasting disease, white plague]

n 1: liquid excretory product; "there was blood in his urine"; "the child had to make water" [syn: urine, piss, pee, piddle, weewee, water] 2: informal terms for urination; "he took a pee" [syn: peeing, pee, pissing, piss] v 1: eliminate urine; "Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug" [syn: make, urinate, piddle, puddle, micturate, piss, pee, pee-pee, make water, relieve oneself, take a leak, spend a penny, wee, wee-wee, pass water]

n 1: translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism" [syn: practice, praxis]