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14-letter words containing a, e, r, o, l

  • allosterically — In an allosteric manner.
  • allotetraploid — a hybrid cell or individual possessing four times the chromosomes in a haploid organism
  • allowance race — a race in which each horse is assigned a specified weight according to age, record of past performance, sex, etc.
  • allyl caproate — a colorless to pale yellow liquid, C 9 H 16 O 2 , having a pineapple odor: used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of flavorings and perfume.
  • allyl chloride — a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, C 3 H 5 Cl, having a pungent odor, derived from propylene by chlorination: used chiefly in the synthesis of allyl alcohol, resins, and pharmaceuticals.
  • allyl thiourea — thiosinamine
  • almond extract — oil, essence
  • alpha receptor — a receptor, found on the surface of some cells of the sympathetic nervous system, that is stimulated by adrenergic substances resulting in constriction of blood vessels and contraction of most smooth muscle
  • alpha-carotene — a common form of carotene found in certain vegetables and fruit
  • alpha-receptor — a site on a cell that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls vasoconstriction, intestinal relaxation, pupil dilation, and other physiological processes.
  • alpine bistort — Also called snakeweed. a European plant, Polygonum bistorta, of the buckwheat family, having a twisted root, which is sometimes used as an astringent.
  • alternate host — a host, other than the usual or primary host, on which a parasitic organism can sustain itself.
  • aluminohydride — (inorganic compound) The univalent anion, AlH4-, present in such compounds as lithium aluminium hydride.
  • alveolar ridge — the ridgelike border of the upper and lower jaws containing the sockets of the teeth.
  • ambidextrously — In an ambidextrous manner.
  • american cloth — a glazed or waterproofed cotton cloth
  • american holly — See under holly (def 1).
  • american lotus — water chinquapin (def 1).
  • amphiprostyles — Plural form of amphiprostyle.
  • amylobarbitone — Obsolete spelling of amobarbital.
  • andrew toolkit — (tool)   (ATK) A portable user interface toolkit developed as part of the Andrew project, running on the X Window System and distributed with X11R5.
  • androcephalous — having a human head
  • angelic doctor — an epithet of Saint Thomas Aquinas
  • anglo-american — of or relating to relations between England and the United States or their peoples
  • anteroparietal — situated in a forward part or on the wall of an organ or cavity.
  • anticommercial — opposed to profit-seeking or commercialism
  • antidiarrhoeal — a drug used to prevent or treat diarrhoea
  • antilock brake — a brake fitted to some road vehicles that prevents skidding and improves control by sensing and compensating for overbraking
  • antiregulatory — opposed to regulation
  • antiretroviral — inhibiting the process by which a retrovirus replicates
  • apheliotropism — a tendency of certain plants to turn away from the sun; negative heliotropism
  • apico-alveolar — articulated with the apex of the tongue touching or near the alveolar ridge, as (t), (z), (n), and (l)
  • apocryphalness — the quality of being apocryphal
  • apolipoprotein — any of a group of glycoproteins that form part of the structure of lipoproteins, some of which have been associated with Alzheimer's disease
  • apple polisher — a sycophant; toady
  • apple turnover — a pastry containing apple
  • apple-polisher — to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
  • appleton layer — the F region of the ionosphere
  • appreciational — gratitude; thankful recognition: They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch.
  • arborsculpture — The art and craft technique of growing and shaping tree trunks.
  • archaeological — of or relating to archaeology.
  • archaeologists — Plural form of archaeologist.
  • archaeozoology — the analysis and interpretation of animal remains found at archaeological sites
  • archencephalon — the primitive forebrain region of the embryo, anterior to the notochord, that gives rise to the midbrain and forebrain.
  • archiepiscopal — of or associated with an archbishop
  • arctic redpoll — a finch, Carduelis hornemanni, of the family Fringillidae, which breeds in tundra birch forest
  • area vasculosa — that part of the area opaca in which the blood cells and vessels are formed.
  • areal velocity — a measure of the velocity of one celestial body in orbit about another, equal to the area swept out per unit time by the vector joining the two bodies.
  • art collection — a collection of art works
  • arthroplasties — Plural form of arthroplasty.
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