1. barrier
noun. ['ˈbæriːɝ, ˈbɛriːɝ'] a structure or object that impedes free movement.
Synonyms
- rail
- revetment
- groyne
- barricade
- obstruction
- fender
- groin
- wing
- roadblock
- dyke
- jetty
- bannister
- railing
- handrail
- impediment
- crash barrier
- grating
- grate
- obstructor
- hurdle
- balusters
- balustrade
- movable barrier
- starting stall
- banister
- fence
- dike
- mole
- dam
- obstructer
- seawall
- fencing
- starting gate
- bulwark
- impedimenta
Antonyms
- walk
- free
- stay in place
- euphonious
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Words that Rhyme with Blood Brain Barrier
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- carrier
- berrier
Example sentences of the word blood-brain-barrier
1. Noun Phrase
Like Loratodine, Cetirizine (branded as Zyrtec and Reactine) very slightly crosses the blood brain barrier.
2. Noun Phrase
The older medications cross the blood brain barrier to a larger extent.
2. barrier
noun. ['ˈbæriːɝ, ˈbɛriːɝ'] any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective.
Synonyms
- language barrier
- roadblock
- ideological barrier
- obstacle
Antonyms
- male
- attack
- artifact
- proliferation
3. barrier
noun. ['ˈbæriːɝ, ˈbɛriːɝ'] anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access.
Synonyms
- blood-brain barrier
- bar
- curtain
Antonyms
- permit
- unbar
- unfasten
4. blood
noun. ['ˈblʌd'] the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets.
Synonyms
- bloodstream
- humour
- liquid body substance
- bodily fluid
- blood cell
- venous blood
- arterial blood
- blood group
- blood stream
- menstrual flow
- grume
- blood serum
- blood corpuscle
- humor
- serum
- cord blood
- blood type
- whole blood
- blood clot
- gore
- menorrhea
- body fluid
- menstrual blood
- lifeblood
Antonyms
- understock
- irregular
- disrepute
- nonstandard
Etymology
- blod (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. brain
noun. ['ˈbreɪn'] that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord.
Synonyms
- neencephalon
- forebrain
- caput
- communicating artery
- rhombencephalon
- head
- systema nervosum centrale
- arteria communicans
- brain cell
- CNS
- midbrain
- neural structure
- brain stem
- hindbrain
- encephalon
- circle of Willis
- brain-stem
- central nervous system
- mesencephalon
- prosencephalon
- brainstem
- neoencephalon
Antonyms
- follower
- natural depression
- follow
- rear
Etymology
- brain (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brægen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. brain
noun. ['ˈbreɪn'] that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason.
Synonyms
- psyche
- tabula rasa
- noddle
- head
- nous
- unconscious mind
- unconscious
- knowledge
- mind
- cognition
- ego
- subconscious
- subconscious mind
Antonyms
- tail
- foot
- inability
- ability
Etymology
- brain (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brægen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. brain
noun. ['ˈbreɪn'] mental ability.
Synonyms
- brainpower
- mental capacity
- learning ability
- mentality
- wit
Antonyms
- conscious
- voluntary
- sensible
- awake
Etymology
- brain (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brægen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. brain
noun. ['ˈbreɪn'] someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality.
Synonyms
- genius
- intellectual
- brainiac
- intellect
- prodigy
- Einstein
Antonyms
- disobey
- humility
- unconsciousness
- uncreativeness
Etymology
- brain (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brægen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. blood
noun. ['ˈblʌd'] temperament or disposition.
Synonyms
- disposition
Antonyms
- ill humor
- original
Etymology
- blod (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. blood
noun. ['ˈblʌd'] a dissolute man in fashionable society.
Synonyms
- roue
- rake
- rip
- libertine
- rounder
- profligate
- debauchee
Antonyms
- starboard
- larboard
- obverse
- top
Etymology
- blod (Middle English (1100-1500))