Words Starting With "D"
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Defensibility
The word "defensibility" refers to the quality of being able to be defended or justified, often in a legal or moral sense.
Defensible
Capable of being defended or justified; able to withstand criticism or attack; reasonable and logical.
Defensive
Shielding or protecting oneself or one's interests from attack, criticism, or unfair treatment.
Defensively
In a defensive manner; in a way that is intended to protect oneself from attack or criticism.
Defensiveness
Defensiveness refers to a tendency to become protective and reactive when criticized, attacked, or challenged, often resulting in a rigid and inflexible attitude. It is a common psychological response that can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunication, and conflict, especially in personal and professional relationships.
Defer
To defer means to put off or delay something, often temporarily, often due to circumstances or circumstances. It can also mean to delay or postpone a decision, action, or event.
Deferasirox
Deferasirox is a medication that is used to treat chronic iron overload, which can occur in individuals with certain blood disorders such as thalassemia major or sickle cell disease. It is a chelating agent that helps remove excess iron from the body by binding to it and then being excreted in the stool.
Deference
Deference refers to a feeling or attitude of respect and admiration towards someone, typically someone of higher authority, status, or experience. It involves showing restraint, humility, and a willingness to yield or listen to others, often in a social or professional setting.
Deferens
The deferens is the muscular tube that carries sperm from the epididymis, where it is stored, to the prostate gland.
Deferentectomy
Deferentectomy is the surgical removal of the deferent duct, which is a tube that carries sperm from the epididymis (the storage site for sperm) to the prostate gland and urethra. The deferent duct is a component of the male reproductive system, and the removal of this duct is typically performed in cases of testicular cancer or epididymitis.
Deferentially
Adverb. In a deferential manner; with respect or courtesy. Analogous to "deference", implying a showing of respect and politeness towards others.
Deferiprone
Deferiprone is a medication that is used to treat iron overload in people who have had multiple blood transfusions, such as people with thalassemia or sickle cell disease. It works by removing excess iron from the body and reducing the damage it can cause to organs like the liver, heart, and pancreas.
Deferment
The word "deferment" refers to a delay or postponement of something, usually through official authorization or agreement. In particular, it can refer to a military deferment, where someone's service obligation is delayed, or an administrative deferment, where a decision or action is put off until a later time.
Deferments
Deferred payments or debts that are postponed for a certain period, often as a result of temporary financial difficulties or during times of economic hardship. The lender or creditor agrees to suspend repayment obligations, usually with the expectation that the borrower will eventually resume payments when their financial situation improves. Deferrals can be granted for various types of debts, including loans, mortgages, taxes, and other financial obligations.
Deferoxamine
Deferoxamine is a medication used to treat acute iron poisoning by chelating iron in the body, removing excess iron from the blood and preventing its accumulation in organs. It works by binding to iron ions and forming a complex that can be excreted through the kidneys.
Deferral
The word "deferral" refers to the act of putting something off or delaying it. It can also refer to the state of being temporarily set aside or postponed. In a business or financial context, a deferral might refer to a payment or transaction that is delayed or put off until a later date.
Deferrals
Deferrals refer to the act of postponing or putting off something, typically until a later time. This can be applied to various situations, such as:<br><br> Deferring a decision or action until later<br> Putting off a payment or bill until a later date<br> Delaying a commitment or obligation<br> Postponing a task or project until another time<br><br>In general, deferrals imply a temporary suspension or delay of something, often with the intention of addressing it at a later time.
Deferred
Deferred refers to something that has been put off or postponed to a later time. It can also refer to a payment or expense that is not due immediately, but will be paid or incurred at a later date. In accounting, deferred refers to an expense that is recorded in one period but will not be paid or incurred until a later period. In general, deferred implies a temporary delay or suspension of an action or event.
Deferrer
A person who defers is someone who puts off or delays doing or taking something. The term "deferrer" refers to a person who often postpones or delays making a decision, taking action, or providing something. In a broader sense, it can also mean to put off or delay paying a debt or obligation.
Deferring
To defer something means to put it off or delay it, often until a later time or date. It can also mean to leave a decision or action to someone else or to a later time. For example:<br><br> "I'm deferring my decision on the job offer until I've had a chance to think about it." (meaning to put off making a decision)<br> "The government is deferring the implementation of the new law until the economy improves." (meaning to leave a decision or action to a later time)<br><br>In general, deferring suggests a delay or postponement, often to give additional time for consideration or evaluation.
Defervesce
Defervesce is a verb that means to spend or waste money or resources foolishly or extravagantly, often in a sudden or brief period of time. It can also refer to the act of indulging in luxuries or pleasure, often to excess.
Defervescence
Defervescence is a noun that refers to the process of something, such as a fever, inflammation, or violent emotion, becoming less intense, milder, or subsiding. It is often used to describe the gradual decrease or cessation of these types of phenomena over time, often in a natural or expected manner.
Defervesces
Defervesces is the third person singular present tense of the verb "defervescence", which means to become less intense or violent in heat, passion, or intensity. It can also imply a gradual cooling down or reduction in fervency.
Defiance
Defiance refers to the act of openly and boldly resisting or disobeying authority, often in a stubborn or rebellious manner. It can also describe a feeling of opposition or hostility towards someone or something.
Defiant
Defiant refers to a person or thing that refuses to obey or comply with rules, laws, or authority, and may instead resist or challenge them. It can also describe behavior that is bold, fearless, or reckless, often in a provocative or rebellious manner.
Defiantly
Adverb: in a defiant manner; boldly and confidently, often in a way that is contrary to accepted authority or opposing attitudes.
Defiatory
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Defibrated
Defibrated refers to the act of removing or separating blood from a specimen, usually a blood clot, or to make it free from fibrin filaments. In medical literature, it often precedes other procedures, such as centrifugation, allowing for the proper analysis of the specimen.
Defibrillate
To defibrillate means to restore a normal heartbeat to a person whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly. This is often done using a device called a defibrillator, which sends an electric shock to the heart to get it beating again.
Defibrillated
The verb "defibrillated" means to restore the normal heartbeat of a person whose heart has stopped beating. This is typically done using a device called an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that is designed to treat cardiac arrested patients by delivering an electric shock to the heart.
Defibrillating
To defibrillate is to restore a normal heartbeat in someone whose heart has stopped or is in cardiac arrhythmia, often by using a defibrillator to deliver an electric shock to the heart.
Defibrillation
Defibrillation is a medical procedure that uses an electric shock, known as a defibrillator, to restore a normal heartbeat in a person whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly. This can happen in cases of cardiac arrest, where the heart's natural pacemaker, the sinus node, fails to function properly. The defibrillator delivers an electric shock to the heart, which helps to restore the normal heartbeat and prevent further complications or death.