Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Amaurotic

Pertaining to or affected by amaurosis; characterized by blindness, especially of obscure origin.

Ambages

A roundabout or indirect way of speaking or acting.

Ambergris

A solid, waxy, opaque, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour, produced in the digestive system of sperm whales and found floating in tropical seas or washed ashore, used in fine perfumery as a fixative.

Amblyopia

A medical condition in which vision in one eye is reduced because the eye and brain are not working together properly, commonly known as lazy eye.

Ambo

An elevated pulpit or reading desk placed in early Christian churches and basilicas, used for reading the Gospel or Epistle.

Ambon

An elevated pulpit or reading desk placed in a church, from which the readings and the Gospel are proclaimed during a liturgical service.

Ambrosia

The food of the gods in classical mythology, thought to bring immortality and eternal youth to those who consumed it.

Amination

A chemical process by which an amino group is introduced into an organic molecule.

Amitosis

A method of cell division characterized by the direct cleavage of the nucleus and cytoplasm without the formation of chromosomes or a mitotic spindle.

Ammonify

To convert organic nitrogen compounds, such as proteins and amino acids, into ammonia or ammonium ions through the action of bacteria and fungi during decomposition.

Amodal

Not restricted to any specific sensory modality, such as vision or hearing.

Amoretto

A representation of a small, winged infant or cherub, symbolizing love, commonly found in Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture.