hypoxia

Hypoxia


– definition :

  • (noun)
    1. oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency (context:state)

hypoxia

hypsography

Hypsography


– definition :

  • (noun)
    1. measurement of the elevation of land above sea level (context:act)
    2. the scientific study of the earth’s configuration above sea level (emphasizing the measurement of land altitudes relative to sea level) (context:cognition)

hypsography

hypoplastic dwarf

Hypoplastic dwarf


– definition :

  • (noun)
    1. an achondroplastic dwarf whose small size is the result of a genetic defect; body parts and mental and sexual development are normal (context:person)

hypoplastic dwarf

hyssopus officinalis

Hyssopus officinalis


– definition :

  • (noun)
    1. a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil (context:plant)

hyssopus officinalis

hyponym

Hyponym


– definition :

  • (noun)
    1. a word that is more specific than a given word (context:communication)

hyponym