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shortness
the condition of being short of something
shortness: the condition of being short of something
stringency
a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
stringency: a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
necessity
the condition of being essential or indispensable
necessity: the condition of being essential or indispensable
requisiteness
the state of being absolutely required
requisiteness: the state of being absolutely required
urgency
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
urgency: the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
hurry
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
hurry: a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
imperativeness
the state of demanding notice or attention
imperativeness: the state of demanding notice or attention
criticality
a state of critical urgency
criticality: a state of critical urgency
fullness
the condition of being filled to capacity
fullness: the condition of being filled to capacity
repletion
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
repletion: the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
surfeit
the state of being more than full
surfeit: the state of being more than full
solidity
state of having the interior filled with matter
solidity: state of having the interior filled with matter
infestation
the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
infestation: the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
acariasis
infestation with itch mites
acariasis: infestation with itch mites
ascariasis
infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms
ascariasis: infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms
coccidiosis
(veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia
coccidiosis: (veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia
echinococcosis
infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms)
echinococcosis: infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms)
helminthiasis
infestation of the body with parasitic worms
helminthiasis: infestation of the body with parasitic worms
hookworm
infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
hookworm: infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
myiasis
infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation
myiasis: infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation
onchocerciasis
infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
onchocerciasis: infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
opisthorchiasis
infestation with flukes obtained from eating raw fish; common in eastern Asia
opisthorchiasis: infestation with flukes obtained from eating raw fish; common in eastern Asia
pediculosis
infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching
pediculosis: infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching
pediculosis_capitis
infestation of the scalp with lice
pediculosis_capitis: infestation of the scalp with lice
pediculosis_corporis
infestation of body skin with lice
pediculosis_corporis: infestation of body skin with lice
pediculosis_pubis
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
pediculosis_pubis: infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
trombiculiasis
infestation with chiggers
trombiculiasis: infestation with chiggers
trichuriasis
infestation by a roundworm; common in tropical areas with poor sanitation
trichuriasis: infestation by a roundworm; common in tropical areas with poor sanitation
emptiness
the state of containing nothing
emptiness: the state of containing nothing
blankness
the state of being blank; void; emptiness
blankness: the state of being blank; void; emptiness
hollowness
the state of being hollow: having an empty space within
hollowness: the state of being hollow: having an empty space within
nothingness
the state of nonexistence
nothingness: the state of nonexistence
thin_air
nowhere to be found in a giant void
thin_air: nowhere to be found in a giant void
vacancy
being unoccupied
vacancy: being unoccupied
vacuum
the absence of matter
vacuum: the absence of matter
nakedness
the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
nakedness: the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
nude
without clothing (especially in the phrase `in the nude')
nude: without clothing (especially in the phrase `in the nude')
raw
informal terms for nakedness
raw: informal terms for nakedness
undress
partial or complete nakedness
undress: partial or complete nakedness
bareness
the state of being unclothed and exposed (especially of a part of the body)
bareness: the state of being unclothed and exposed (especially of a part of the body)
baldness
the condition of having no hair on the top of the head
baldness: the condition of having no hair on the top of the head
hairlessness
the condition of being void of hair
hairlessness: the condition of being void of hair
alopecia
loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer)
alopecia: loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer)
alopecia_areata
patchy baldness
alopecia_areata: patchy baldness
male-patterned_baldness
loss of hair on the crown of the head
male-patterned_baldness: loss of hair on the crown of the head
dishabille
the state of being carelessly or partially dressed
dishabille: the state of being carelessly or partially dressed
shirtsleeves
not wearing a jacket; means you are not wearing anything over your shirt
shirtsleeves: not wearing a jacket; means you are not wearing anything over your shirt
grace
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
grace: (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
damnation
the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell
damnation: the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell
fire_and_brimstone
(Old Testament) God's means of destroying sinners
fire_and_brimstone: (Old Testament) God's means of destroying sinners
omniscience
the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge
omniscience: the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge
God's_Wisdom
the omniscience of a divine being
God's_Wisdom: the omniscience of a divine being
omnipotence
the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power
omnipotence: the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power
God's_Will
the omnipotence of a divine being
God's_Will: the omnipotence of a divine being
perfection
the state of being without a flaw or defect
perfection: the state of being without a flaw or defect
dream
someone or something wonderful
dream: someone or something wonderful
polish
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; ; ; --Joseph Conrad
polish: a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; ; ; --Joseph Conrad
fare-thee-well
state of perfection; the utmost degree
fare-thee-well: state of perfection; the utmost degree
intactness
the state of being unimpaired
intactness: the state of being unimpaired
integrity
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
integrity: an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
completeness
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
completeness: the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
entirety
the state of being total and complete
entirety: the state of being total and complete
comprehensiveness
completeness over a broad scope
comprehensiveness: completeness over a broad scope
whole_shebang
everything available; usually preceded by `the'
whole_shebang: everything available; usually preceded by `the'
partialness
the state of being only a part; not total; incomplete
partialness: the state of being only a part; not total; incomplete
incompleteness
the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect
incompleteness: the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect
sketchiness
incompleteness of details
sketchiness: incompleteness of details
imperfection
the state or an instance of being imperfect
imperfection: the state or an instance of being imperfect
failing
a flaw or weak point
failing: a flaw or weak point
flaw
an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
flaw: an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
tragic_flaw
the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall
tragic_flaw: the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall
insufficiency
a lack of competence
insufficiency: a lack of competence
fatigue
used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
fatigue: used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
flaw
defect or weakness in a person's character
flaw: defect or weakness in a person's character
defect
an imperfection in a bodily system
defect: an imperfection in a bodily system
defect
an imperfection in an object or machine
defect: an imperfection in an object or machine
blister
a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
blister: a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
bug
a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
bug: a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
hole
a fault
hole: a fault
wart
an imperfection in someone or something that is suggestive of a wart (especially in smallness or unattractiveness)
wart: an imperfection in someone or something that is suggestive of a wart (especially in smallness or unattractiveness)
birth_defect
a defect that is present at birth
birth_defect: a defect that is present at birth
hydrocephalus
an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
hydrocephalus: an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
hydronephrosis
accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter
hydronephrosis: accumulation of urine in the kidney because of an obstruction in the ureter
abrachia
the condition of having no arms
abrachia: the condition of having no arms
amelia
congenital absence of an arm or leg
amelia: congenital absence of an arm or leg
meromelia
congenital absence of part of an arm or leg
meromelia: congenital absence of part of an arm or leg
phocomelia
an abnormality of development in which the upper part of an arm or leg is missing so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps; rare condition that results from taking thalidomide during pregnancy
phocomelia: an abnormality of development in which the upper part of an arm or leg is missing so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps; rare condition that results from taking thalidomide during pregnancy
encephalocele
protrusion of brain tissue through a congenital fissure in the skull
encephalocele: protrusion of brain tissue through a congenital fissure in the skull
familial_hypercholesterolemia
congenital disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol and early development of atherosclerosis
familial_hypercholesterolemia: congenital disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol and early development of atherosclerosis
meningocele
a congenital anomaly of the central nervous system in which a sac protruding from the brain or the spinal meninges contains cerebrospinal fluid (but no nerve tissue)
meningocele: a congenital anomaly of the central nervous system in which a sac protruding from the brain or the spinal meninges contains cerebrospinal fluid (but no nerve tissue)
myelomeningocele
a congenital defect of the central nervous system in which a sac containing part of the spinal cord and its meninges protrude through a gap in the vertebral column; frequently accompanied by hydrocephalus and mental retardation
myelomeningocele: a congenital defect of the central nervous system in which a sac containing part of the spinal cord and its meninges protrude through a gap in the vertebral column; frequently accompanied by hydrocephalus and mental retardation
plagiocephaly
congenital malformation of the skull in which the main axis of the skull is oblique
plagiocephaly: congenital malformation of the skull in which the main axis of the skull is oblique
polysomy
congenital defect of having one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells
polysomy: congenital defect of having one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells
hermaphroditism
congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
hermaphroditism: congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
pseudohermaphroditism
congenital condition in which a person has external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex
pseudohermaphroditism: congenital condition in which a person has external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex
progeria
a rare abnormality marked by premature aging (grey hair and wrinkled skin and stooped posture) in a child
progeria: a rare abnormality marked by premature aging (grey hair and wrinkled skin and stooped posture) in a child
scaphocephaly
congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation
scaphocephaly: congenital malformation of the skull which is long and narrow; frequently accompanied by mental retardation
valgus
a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body
valgus: a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body
varus
a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree
varus: a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree
congenital_heart_defect
a birth defect involving the heart
congenital_heart_defect: a birth defect involving the heart