-is
forms a noun
Usage
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aegis
Something done under the aegis of an organization or person is done with their support, backing, and protection.
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catharsis
Catharsis is the act or process of shedding intense memories or strong emotions by expressing them through writing, acting, or viewing other art forms.
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stasis
Stasis is a state of little change over a long period of time, or a condition of inactivity caused by an equal balance of opposing forces.
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synthesis
A synthesis is the combination or blend of two or more things to form a new whole.
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thesis
A thesis is a main idea for a paper that its author tries to prove by giving examples that support the idea.
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crisis
A crisis is a very bad or dangerous event that causes a lot of struggle.
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amniocentesis
(pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
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analysis
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
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homeostasis
(physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes
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megalopolis
a very large urban complex (usually involving several cities and towns)
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pertussis
a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
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psoriasis
a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales
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synopsis
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
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peristalsis
the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
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