Words Containing YSIS

97 words contain YSIS anywhere. Scores range up to 35 points (ZYGAPOPHYSIS), averaging 19.2 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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The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

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A chemical reaction with ammonia that breaks a bond.

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The conversion of starch into sugar by enzymes or acids.

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Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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The period between molts in some animals.

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A natural projection or outgrowth on a bone.

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Separation of gases by porous membranes.

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A chemical reaction in which one of the products acts as a catalyst for the same reaction.

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The breakdown of cells by their own enzymes.

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The destruction or dissolution of bacteria.

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Chemical reactions sped up by biological catalysts.

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Decomposition of organic matter by living organisms.

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The acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst.

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Dissolution of Nissl bodies in a neuron's cell body.

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The science of analyzing and breaking codes and ciphers.

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The study of breaking codes and ciphers.

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A surgical procedure to treat glaucoma by creating a drainage pathway in the eye.

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The destruction of cells by rupture of their membranes.

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Separation of substances through a semipermeable membrane, especially to purify blood.

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The central shaft of a long bone.

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The dorsal transverse process of a vertebra.

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The periodic shedding of the outer skin or shell in animals.

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Plural of ECDYSIS.

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Any of several electrochemical forms of analysis.

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Dialysis accelerated by an electric potential across a membrane.

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Chemical decomposition produced by passing electric current through a solution.

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A vesicular tumor.

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Hemorrhage from the lungs.

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The process of growing new hair, feathers, or scales.

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Chemical decomposition caused by an enzyme.

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A blistering skin disease due to fragile skin.

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The rounded end of a long bone.

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The breakdown of fibrin in blood clots.

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Weakening or disappearance of a weather front.

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Breakdown of glycogen into glucose-1-phosphate.

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A metabolic process that breaks down glucose to release energy as ATP.

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Breakdown of red blood cells releasing hemoglobin.

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Cleaning of blood by dialysis, often for kidney failure.

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The breakdown of red blood cells, releasing hemoglobin.

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Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract.

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The destruction of red blood cells.

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Dialysis of the blood to remove wastes, used in kidney failure.

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The breakdown of red blood cells with hemoglobin release.

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The act of coughing blood from the respiratory tract.

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The splitting of a molecule into oppositely charged ions.

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The breakdown or dissolution of body tissues.

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The breaking of a chemical bond where each fragment gets one electron.

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Cleavage of a molecule with addition of hydrogen to the fragments.

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A chemical reaction where water breaks a compound apart.

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Psychoanalytic treatment using hypnosis.

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The pituitary gland at the base of the brain.

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The dissolving of a cell nucleus, as in cell death.

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The breakdown of white blood cells.

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The destruction of leukocytes.

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The breakdown of stored fat into fatty acids.

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A chemical reaction involving a solvent.

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The destruction or breakdown of cells.

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A change in the segmentation of a word.

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A period after molting in arthropods.

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An obsolete term for intoxication or drunkenness.

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How many words containing ysis are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain YSIS anywhere?

ZYGAPOPHYSIS scores 35 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.