| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| apolipoprotein20 | (biochemistry) Any protein that can bind with a lipid to form a lipoprotein |
| corticotrophin23 | Alternative form of corticotropin |
| cyanocobalamin25 | (biochemistry) A synthetic form of vitamin B12 (cobalamin). |
| erythropoietin22 | (biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone that functions as a cytokine for erythrocyte precursors in bone marrow. |
| immunoglobulin21 | (biochemistry, immunology) Any of the glycoproteins in blood serum that respond to invasion by foreign antigens and that protect the host by removing pathogens; an antibody. |
| phosphoprotein26 | (biochemistry) any protein containing bound phosphate |
| protoporphyrin26 | (biochemistry) Any porphyrin that lacks a central metal ion |
| streptothricin21 | Any of various antimicrobial agents produced by Streptomyces bacteria. |
| thromboplastin23 | (biochemistry) A protease that converts prothrombin to thrombin during the clotting of blood |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| canthaxanthin28 | (organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment found in many plants and animals. |
| cephalosporin22 | Any of a class of natural and synthetic antibiotics developed from Acremonium fungi, having a cepham structure. |
| ceruloplasmin19 | (biochemistry) A blue metalloprotein that contains copper; it acts as a ferroxidase in association with transferrin. |
| chromoprotein22 | (biochemistry) Any protein, such as haemoglobin, that has a metal-containing pigmented group such as haem. |
| corticotropin19 | (biochemistry, pharmacology) Adrenocorticotropic hormone. |
| cycloparaffin28 | (chemistry) A cycloalkane. |
| digitoxigenin23 | (organic chemistry) A cardenolide, the aglycone of digitoxin, usually obtained by hydrolysis. |
| gonadotrophin20 | Any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates. |
| hemagglutinin20 | (biochemistry) An antigenic glycoprotein that causes agglutination of red blood cells |
| intermountain15 | Between mountains. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| antiglobulin15 | (immunology) antihuman globulin |
| antithrombin19 | A small molecule that inactivates several enzymes of the coagulation system. |
| betweenbrain19 | |
| chlorohydrin24 | (organic chemistry) Any halohydrin in which the halogen is chlorine. |
| chloropicrin21 | (organic chemistry) The chlorinated derivative of nitromethane CCl3NO2 that is used as a pesticide and tear gas |
| chymotrypsin27 | An endopeptidase enzyme that cleaves peptides at the carboxyl side of tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine amino acids. |
| concanavalin19 | (medicine) Any of a family of glycoprotein lectins found in the jack bean |
| counterstain14 | (microscopy) A stain contrasting with the principal stain in color, thus making the stained structure easier to see |
| cyclodextrin27 | (biochemistry) Any of a class of cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of glucopyranose residues linked as in amylose; cycloamylose. |
| cytochalasin22 | (biochemistry) Any of several related fungal metabolites that have an effect on cytokinesis while not affecting karyokinesis |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| actinomycin20 | (biochemistry, pharmacology) Any of a class of toxic polypeptide antibiotics found in soil bacteria of genus Streptomyces. |
| aminopterin15 | (pharmacology) A 4-amino analog of folic acid used as a chemotherapy drug. |
| amoxicillin22 | (pharmacology) A moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic beta-lactam antibiotic C16H19N3O5S closely related to ampicillin and with similar properties, but more readily absorbed when taken orally. It is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. |
| amoxycillin25 | (pharmacology) Britain spelling of amoxicillin. |
| amylopectin20 | (biochemistry) A highly branched, insoluble form of starch (the soluble form being amylose) |
| angiotensin12 | (biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure. |
| anthocyanin19 | (botany, organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after the chlorophyll decomposes) |
| antivitamin16 | (biochemistry) Any compound that inhibits the metabolic action of a vitamin. |
| bacteriocin17 | (biochemistry) Any of a class of antibiotic toxins, produced by some bacteria, that target closely related bacteria |
| cantharidin17 | (organic chemistry) A volatile organic compound in cantharis, or Spanish fly. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| actomyosin17 | (biochemistry) A protein complex composed of actin and myosin, found in muscle fibres. |
| agglutinin12 | A substance that causes cells to clump. |
| ampicillin16 | (pharmacology) A semisynthetic form of penicillin C16H19N3O4S that is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat infections of the urinary, respiratory, and intestinal tracts. |
| bacitracin16 | (pharmacology) A nonprescription polypeptide antibiotic isolated from a bacillus (Bacillus subtilis or Bacillus licheniformis), usually provided in topical ointment form especially against gram-positive bacteria. |
| biliverdin16 | (biochemistry) A green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment, a product of heme catabolism, responsible for the greenish color sometimes seen in bruises. |
| bloodstain13 | A spot or area that has been discolored by having absorbed blood. |
| bradykinin20 | (biochemistry) A compound released in the blood in some circumstances which causes contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It is a peptide with nine amino-acid residues. |
| calamondin15 | A small decorative evergreen citrus tree, of the hybrid Citrus × microcarpa, syn. ×Citrofortunella mitis, sometimes cultivated for its fruit. |
| calcitonin14 | (biochemistry) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that has the effect of lowering blood calcium. |
| calmodulin15 | (biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein found in all nucleated cells |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| adrenalin10 | Alternative spelling of adrenaline |
| aflatoxin19 | (toxicology) Any of a family of mycotoxins, produced by molds of the Aspergillus genus, that can be toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic; typically found as contaminants of animal food or peanuts. |
| afterpain14 | (pathology, often in the plural) pain of uterine contractions experienced after childbirth (especially after passage of the placenta) |
| allantoin9 | (biochemistry) A diureide of glyoxylic acid, used in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products; or a derivative of this compound |
| allethrin12 | Either of a pair of related synthetic pyrethroids used in insecticides to paralyse the nervous system. |
| amygdalin16 | (biochemistry) A glycoside of benzaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide found in bitter almonds, and in the kernels of some other fruit. |
| amylopsin16 | (biochemistry) A pancreatic form of amylase. |
| antiauxin16 | (biochemistry) Any substance that inhibits auxin by competing for the same receptors. |
| antimycin16 | (biochemistry) Any of several lactone antibiotics, some of which are used for controlling fungi in fish farms |
| antitoxin16 | (immunology) An antibody that is capable of neutralising specific toxins that are causative agents of disease. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| abscisin12 | Alternative spelling of abscissin |
| acrolein10 | (organic chemistry) A pungent, acrid, poisonous liquid aldehyde, CH2=CH-CH=O, made by the destructive distillation of glycerol. |
| aequorin17 | (biochemistry) A photoprotein, isolated from luminescent jellyfish and other marine organisms, composed of two distinct units: the apoprotein apoaequorin and the prosthetic group coelenterazine. |
| alfaquin20 | |
| alizarin17 | (organic chemistry) A red substance, 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone, extracted from madder root and used as a dye. |
| allergin9 | Something that provokes an allergic reaction; an allergen. |
| amanitin10 | (biochemistry) A bicyclic oligopeptide, found in Amanita phalloides, that is a deadly amatoxin |
| anatoxin15 | A bacterial toxin (usually an exotoxin) whose toxicity has been weakened or suppressed |
| anchusin13 | (organic chemistry) A resinoid colouring matter obtained from alkanet root. |
| antiarin8 | Either of two cardiac glycoside poisons produced by the upas tree (Antiaris toxicaria). |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| abstain9 | (transitive, reflexive, obsolete) Keep or withhold oneself. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the mid 16th century.] |
| acrasin9 | A chemotactic agent produced by some slime moulds |
| acyloin12 | (organic chemistry) Any α-hydroxy ketone. |
| albumin11 | (biochemistry) Any of a class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc; they function as carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and play a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume. |
| alkalin11 | |
| allicin9 | (organic chemistry) An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties. |
| aneurin7 | |
| aspirin9 | (uncountable, pharmacology) an analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid |
| atropin9 | Alternative spelling of atropine |
| bargain10 | An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| acetin8 | (organic chemistry) the triglyceride of acetic acid |
| adjoin14 | (transitive) To be in contact or connection with. |
| alanin6 | Archaic form of alanine. |
| aldrin7 | An insecticide and persistent organic pollutant containing a naphthalene-derived compound. |
| alevin9 | Newly hatched fish, especially salmon. |
| alexin13 | (biochemistry, dated) A protective substance that exists in the serum or other bodily fluid and is capable of killing microorganisms; complement. |
| alumin8 | |
| amidin9 | (chemistry) Starch modified by heat so as to become a transparent mass, like horn. It is soluble in cold water. |
| anilin6 | |
| arshin9 | An obsolete Russian length unit, equal to 71.12 centimeters, or 28 inches. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| actin7 | (biochemistry, uncountable) A globular structural protein that polymerizes in a helical fashion to form an actin filament (or microfilament). |
| again6 | Another time; once more. [from 14thc.] |
| algin6 | Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from algae. |
| aloin5 | (pharmacology) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative. |
| amain7 | (archaic, literary) With all of one's might; mightily; forcefully, violently. [from 16th c.] |
| auxin12 | (botany) A class of plant growth substance (often called phytohormones or plant hormones) which play an essential role in coordination of many growth and behavioral processes in the plant life cycle. |
| basin7 | a wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall |
| begin8 | (transitive, intransitive) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something. |
| blain7 | A skin swelling or sore; a blister; a blotch. |
| brain7 | The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| agin5 | (colloquial or now often humorous) Alternative form of again |
| akin8 | (of persons) Of the same kin; related by blood. |
| amin6 | (historical) An arbitrator who assessed and collected revenue in the pargana. |
| ayin7 | The sixteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others). |
| blin6 | (obsolete, especially Scotland, Northumbria, Yorkshire) To cease (from); to stop; to desist, to let up. |
| brin6 | One of the radiating sticks of a fan. The outermost are larger and longer, and are called panaches. |
| cain6 | Alternative form of kain |
| chin9 | The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth. |
| coin6 | (money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle. |
| djin12 | Alternative spelling of djinn |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| ain3 | |
| bin5 | A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container. |
| din4 | A loud noise; a cacophony or loud commotion. |
| fin6 | (ichthyology) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver. |
| gin4 | A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails. |
| hin6 | (historical units of measure) A former Hebrew liquid measure of volume (about 3.8 L). |
| jin10 | Alternative spelling of jinn |
| kin7 | Race; family; breed; kind. |
| lin3 | (Britain dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To desist, to stop to cease. |
| pin5 | A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening. |