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- heterologous — Biology. of different origin; pertaining to heterology.
- heteroplasia — the replacement of normal cells by abnormal cells, as in cancer.
- heteroplasty — the repair of lesions with tissue from another individual or species.
- heterosexual — of, relating to, or exhibiting heterosexuality.
- heterosocial — relating to or denoting mixed-sex social relationships
- heterostyled — (of a plant) having styles of different forms or lengths in the flowers.
- hobble skirt — a woman's skirt that is very narrow at the bottom, causing the wearer to walk with short, mincing steps.
- holkar state — a former state of central India, ruled by the Holkar dynasty of Maratha rulers of Indore (18th century until 1947)
- horse nettle — a large, prickly North American weed, Solanum carolinense, of the nightshade family, having violet to white flowers in a few clusters.
- horse pistol — a large pistol formerly carried by horsemen.
- horse trials — a competitive sporting event at which riders have to show their skill in dressage, show-jumping, and cross-country
- horse's tail — burro's tail.
- hostile fire — an unintentional fire, from which any resulting loss can be claimed as an insurance liability (opposed to friendly fire).
- hotelkeepers — Plural form of hotelkeeper.
- hydroelastic — undergoing a change in elasticity as a result of the flow of water or another fluid
- hydrolysates — Plural form of hydrolysate.
- hydrosulfate — a salt formed by the direct union of sulfuric acid with an organic base, especially an alkaloid, and usually more soluble than the base.
- hydrosulfite — hyposulfite (def 1).
- ill-assorted — badly matched; incompatible
- immoralities — Plural form of immorality.
- immortalised — to bestow unending fame upon; perpetuate.
- immortalizes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of immortalize.
- implementors — Plural form of implementor.
- inflorescent — Of, pertaining to or causing inflorescence.
- inspectorial — Of or pertaining to an inspector or to inspection.
- interclusion — the act of intercluding
- intercoastal — existing or done between seacoasts; involving two or more seacoasts.
- intercoolers — Plural form of intercooler.
- intercostals — Plural form of intercostal.
- interpolates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of interpolate.
- interspousal — Often, spousals. the ceremony of marriage; nuptials.
- intervillous — Between the villi.
- intolerances — Plural form of intolerance.
- iron sulfate — ferrous sulfate.
- irresolutely — In an irresolute or wavering manner.
- irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
- ischiorectal — (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the region between the rectum and the ischial tuberosity.
- isobilateral — (esp of a leaf) capable of being divided into symmetrical halves along two different planes
- isothermally — occurring at constant temperature.
- jocularities — the state or quality of being jocular.
- keratoplasty — plastic surgery performed upon the cornea, especially a corneal transplantation.
- kosher-style — (of a cuisine, restaurant, etc.) featuring traditional Jewish dishes, but not adhering to the dietary laws: kosher-style cooking.
- laboratories — a building, part of a building, or other place equipped to conduct scientific experiments, tests, investigations, etc., or to manufacture chemicals, medicines, or the like.
- lake torrens — a shallow salt lake in E central South Australia, about 8 m (25 ft) below sea level. Area: 5776 sq km (2230 sq miles)
- laparotomies — Plural form of laparotomy.
- laticiferous — bearing or containing latex.
- lay store by — to value or reckon as important
- lean towards — If you lean towards or lean toward a particular idea, belief, or type of behaviour, you have a tendency to think or act in a particular way.
- leatherwoods — Plural form of leatherwood.
- lectionaries — Plural form of lectionary.