meronym
A term used to denote a thing that is a part of something else.

meronyms
plural of meronym

merpentan
A chelator used to attach the antibody nofetumomab to a radioisotope of technetium.

mesdames
plural of madam
plural of madame

mesocrystal
An ordered aggregate of similarly-sized crystals

mesocrystals
plural of mesocrystal

mesonetwork
A mesoscale network

mesonetworks
plural of mesonetwork

mesoprogestin
A progesterone receptor modulator used to control endometriosis and similar disorders

mesoprogestins
plural of mesoprogestin

mesosome
A folded invagination in the plasma membrane of bacteria, produced by the chemical fixation techniques used to prepare samples for electron microscopy, but previously thought to be part of the normal structure of the cell.

mesosomes
plural of mesosome

messieurs
plural of monsieur

metabarcoder
A device used in metabarcoding

metabarcoders
plural of metabarcoder

metabolimeter
A device used to measure basal metabolism

metabolimeters
plural of metabolimeter

metacaine
tricaine mesylate when used for anesthesia of fish

metachannel
A transmission channel used for event notifications rather than actual data.

metachannels
plural of metachannel

metacharacter
A character used to signify something other than its literal form, such as the asterisk when used as a wildcard.

metacharacters
plural of metacharacter

metachert
metamorphosed chert

metacherts
plural of metachert

metacompiler
A compiler used to construct compilers for other programming languages.

metacompilers
plural of metacompiler

metacriteria
plural of metacriterion

metacriterion
A criterion used to choose between other criteria.

metacryst
metacrystal

metacrystal
A porphyroblast produced by metamorphic recrystallization

metacrystals
plural of metacrystal

metacrysts
plural of metacryst

metadata
Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.
Structured information about a file (date created, creator, software used to create, last modified, file format, file fingerprint, etc).

metadataset
A data set composed of metadata.

metadatasets
plural of metadataset

metadevice
Any device that exploits the properties of a metamaterial.

metadevices
plural of metadevice

metafiction
A form of self-referential literature concerned with the art and devices of fiction itself.

metafictions
plural of metafiction

metalanguage
Any language or vocabulary of terms used to describe or analyze a language or linguistic process.
Any similar language used to define a programming language

metalanguages
plural of metalanguage

metalearning
A branch of metacognition concerned with learning about one's own learning and learning processes.
A form of machine learning where automatic learning algorithms are applied to metadata about machine learning experiments, so that the machine learns how to learn.
A certain theory about how neurotransmitters facilitate distributed learning mechanisms.

metallizer
A machine used for metallizing.

metallizers
plural of metallizer

metalloscope
A device used to examine the microscopic structure of a metal

metalloscopes
plural of metalloscope

metaloscope
Alternative form of metalloscope.

metaloscopes
plural of metaloscope

metametalanguage
A language used to define, analyze, or describe a metalanguage.

metametalanguages
plural of metametalanguage

metanoete
Metanoia.

metanoia
A fundamental change of mind.
A spiritual or religious conversion.
A fundamental change in the human personality.
A device used to retract a statement just made, and then state it in a better way.

metanoias
plural of metanoia

metaobject
Any entity that manipulates, creates, describes, or implements others

metaobjects
plural of metaobject

metapackage
A software package that contains no software itself, but serves to install a particular set of other packages.

metapackages
plural of metapackage

metaphone
Either of two or more phonemes that have meaning when used together

metaphoneme
Synonym of metaphone.

metaphonemes
plural of metaphoneme

metaphones
plural of metaphone

metaprocess
Any process used to describe or define another

metaprocesses
plural of metaprocess

metaregression
A form of subgroup analysis that is used to investigate heterogeneity across multiple trials

metaregressions
plural of metaregression

metaserver
A hardware or software system that uses a group of other servers to obtain results

metaservers
plural of metaserver

metasone
A glucocorticosteroid used topically to reduce inflammation

metasones
plural of metasone

metatool
A tool that is used to make or modify another tool.

metatools
plural of metatool

meteorograph
A device used to measure various meteorological conditions, usually the temperature and humidity.

meteorographs
plural of meteorograph

meteorometer
An apparatus that automatically transmits atmospheric measurements to a central station.
A device for locating meteors.

meteorometers
plural of meteorometer

metewand
A measuring rod (in both its literal and figurative sense).

meteyard
A yard, staff, or rod used as a measuring device.

meteyards
plural of meteyard

methanizer
A device that hydrogenates carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide to produce methane

methanizers
plural of methanizer

methanometer
An instrument, resembling a eudiometer, used to detect the presence and amount of methane, as in coal mines.

methanometers
plural of methanometer

methoxsalen
A furanocoumarin drug used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to sunlight.

methoxypsoralen
Synonym of methoxsalen.

methylbenzodioxepinone
An odorant used to give the olfactory impression of a seashore.

methylcobalamin
A cobalamin (form of vitamin B₁₂) used to treat neuropathies.

methylphenidate
A stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, better known by the trade name Ritalin

methylphenidates
plural of methylphenidate

methyprylon
A piperidinedione sedative used for treating insomnia, now less commonly prescribed because of its side effects.

methyprylone
Alternative form of methyprylon.

metixene
A particular anticholinergic drug used to control Parkinson's disease

metobelus
A symbol used to mark the end of a passage that was begun with an obelus.

metolazone
A thiazide-like diuretic mainly used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure.

metonym
A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.

metonyms
plural of metonym

metreleptin
A synthetic analog of leptin used to treat various forms of dyslipidemia.

metrochrome
An instrument with a lantern for measuring colours, used in conjunction with a telescope to note the colours of stars.

metrochromes
plural of metrochrome

metrograph
An instrument attached to a locomotive for recording its speed and the number and duration of its stops.
A device used to measure the flow and velocity of liquids.
Any of various devices that continuously record several meteorological phenomena; a radiosonde or one of its precursors.
A device that uses reflection holograms to accurately measure three-dimensional objects, used primarily in orthodontics.

metrographs
plural of metrograph

metrometer
An instrument for measuring the size of the womb.

metrometers
plural of metrometer

metronome
A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.

metronomes
plural of metronome

metroscope
A modification of the stethoscope, for directly auscultating the uterus from the vagina.
Any of various other measuring devices, such as for thickness.

metroscopes
plural of metroscope

metrotome
An instrument for cutting or scarifying the uterus or the neck of the uterus.

metrotomes
plural of metrotome