Words Containing AMY

163 words contain AMY anywhere. Scores range up to 32 points (PARAMYXOVIRUSES), averaging 17.7 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Lacking a floral envelope or perianth.

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An antibiotic used in cancer chemotherapy.

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Plural of ADRIAMYCIN.

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Cross-fertilization in which an ovum is fertilized by sperm from another individual.

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An almond-shaped inclusion in igneous rock.

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Brain region involved in processing emotions like fear.

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Relating to or derived from the almond.

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Plural of amygdala.

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A salt or ester of amygdalic acid.

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An almond-shaped mineral deposit in volcanic rock.

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Plural of AMYGDALE.

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A bitter compound found in seeds of certain fruits, yielding hydrogen cyanide.

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Resembling or characteristic of almonds.

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Plural of AMYGDALIN.

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Volcanic rock with almond-shaped cavities filled with minerals.

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Shaped like an almond.

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Plural of AMYGDALOID.

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Plural of AMYGDAL.

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A rounded secondary mineral in volcanic rock.

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Plural of AMYGDULE.

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The pentyl radical in organic chemistry.

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Relating to or resembling starch; starchy.

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An enzyme that breaks down starches into sugars.

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Plural of AMYLASE.

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A colorless, volatile liquid mixture of hydrocarbon isomers.

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Plural of AMYLENE.

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Derived from or pertaining to amyl.

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A barbiturate sedative drug.

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Plural of AMYLOBARBITONE.

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The soluble part of starch granulose.

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Plural of AMYLOGEN.

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A waxy protein deposit found in tissues during certain diseases.

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Resembling starch; starchy.

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Plural of amyloidosis, conditions with amyloid deposition.

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A disorder involving abnormal protein deposits in tissues.

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Plural of AMYLOID.

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Plural of amylolysis.

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The conversion of starch into sugar by enzymes or acids.

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Relating to the breakdown of starch into sugar.

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A branched polysaccharide component of starch.

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Plural of AMYLOPECTIN.

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A colorless plastid that stores starch.

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Plural of AMYLOPLAST.

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A pancreatic enzyme that breaks down starch.

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Plural of AMYLOPSIN.

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The soluble linear component of starch.

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Plural of AMYLOSE.

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Plural of AMYL.

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Starch, a plant carbohydrate.

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Plural of AMYLUM.

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Lack of normal muscle tone.

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Plural of AMYOTONIA.

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Relating to or characterized by muscle wasting.

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Plural of AMYOTROPHY.

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Progressive wasting of muscle tissue.

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A barbiturate used as a sedative and hypnotic.

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Plural of AMYTAL.

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Sexual reproduction with gametes of differing size.

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Acting against chlamydia bacteria.

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Asexual reproduction without fertilization in plants.

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How many words containing amy are there?

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PARAMYXOVIRUSES scores 32 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.