Rhymes for INBORN-ERROR-OF-METABOLISM

• an insertion into a calendar

• occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)

• genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres

• the quality of being current or of the present

• practices typical of contemporary life or thought

• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind

• the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war

• attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force

• the branch of science that studies magnetism

• habitual relapse into crime

• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

• the technical aspects of doing something

• a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

• device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

• the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

• the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

• dominance through threat of punishment and violence

• a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

• the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle

• an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good

• favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)

• the quality of being individual

• a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence

• the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

• the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

• a general disposition to expect the best in all things

• an economic system based on private ownership of capital

• newspapers and magazines collectively

• the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media

• a brutal barbarous savage act

• transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership

• a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society

• a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality

• obscure or irrational thought

• a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams

• the business of providing services to tourists

• habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

• an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess

• the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil

• the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications

• the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms

• the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

• food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly

• a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

• an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers

• exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country

• the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies

• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

• the application of empirical methods in any art or science

• medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings

• a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries

• a political orientation that advocates imperial interests

• any instance of aggressive extension of authority

• a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution

• an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market

• a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality

• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

• the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other

• the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination

• the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals

• (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value

• the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

• the expertness characteristic of a professional person

• the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)

• strictness and austerity in conduct and religion

• a political theory advocating state ownership of industry

• an economic system based on state ownership of capital

• an indifference to pleasure or pain

• (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno

• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others

• dominance through threat of punishment and violence

• a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

• an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government.

• the doctrine of an absolute being, often related to idealism in philosophy.

• a short pithy instructive saying

• the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial

• a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers

• an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

• an inclination to favor some person or group

• unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice