Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

angiogenesis

The development of new blood vessels, a process that is fundamental in growth, wound healing, and tumor metastasis.

antennae

A pair of long, thin sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods.

antiutopia

An imagined society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.

aphorism

A pithy observation that contains a general truth.

apostolic

Relating to the apostles, their times, or their teachings.

apparatus

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

appellation

A name or title.

aqueous

Of, relating to, or containing water; watery.

arbitration

The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.

archivist

A person responsible for preserving, organizing, and maintaining the accessibility of historical documents and records.

arrondissement

A subdivision of a large French city (such as Paris) or a territorial department for municipal administration.

astringency

The property of a substance that causes contraction of body tissues, typically tasting sour or bitter and causing a puckering feeling in the mouth.