16-letter words containing a, l, p, h, c
- chlorpheniramine — an antihistaminic compound, C 20 H 23 ClN 2 O 4 , used in treating the symptoms of allergies.
- cholangiographic — Relating to cholangiography.
- cholecystography — radiography of the gall bladder after administration of a contrast medium
- chondrodysplasia — (medicine) A genetic disorder characterized by short-limbed dwarfism.
- chromium plating — plating, often for decorative effect, made of chromium
- chromolithograph — a picture produced by chromolithography
- chryselephantine — (of ancient Greek statues) made of or overlaid with gold and ivory
- chuvash republic — a constituent republic of W central Russia, in the middle Volga valley: generally low-lying with undulating plains and large areas of forest. Capital: Cheboksary. Pop: 1 313 900 (2002). Area: 18 300 sq km (7064 sq miles)
- cochlear implant — a device that stimulates the acoustic nerve in the inner ear in order to produce some form of hearing in people who are deaf from inner ear disease
- comparable worth — the doctrine that a woman's and man's pay should be equal when their work requires equal training, skills, and responsibilities.
- cottage hospital — a small rural hospital
- crystallographer — A person skilled in crystallography.
- crystallographic — of, relating to, or dealing with crystals or crystallography.
- cyclophosphamide — an alkylating agent used in the treatment of leukaemia and lymphomas
- cytotrophoblasts — Plural form of cytotrophoblast.
- dephlogisticated — Simple past tense and past participle of dephlogisticate.
- diacetylmorphine — heroin.
- diplomatic pouch — a sealed mailbag containing diplomatic correspondence that is sent free of inspection between a foreign office and its diplomatic or consular post abroad or from one such post to another.
- discographically — In terms of discography.
- dolichocephalism — (medicine) The quality or condition of being dolichocephalic.
- dual citizenship — Also called dual nationality. the status of a person who is a legal citizen of two or more countries.
- easter sepulcher — sepulcher (def 2).
- easter-sepulcher — a tomb, grave, or burial place.
- electromyographs — Plural form of electromyograph.
- electromyography — The recording of the electrical activity of muscle tissue, or its representation as a visual display or audible signal, using electrodes attached to the skin or inserted into the muscle.
- electrotherapist — One who administers electrotherapy.
- encephalitogenic — That can cause encephalitis.
- encephalographic — Relating to, or employing encephalography.
- encephalomalacia — (medicine) A localized softening of the brain substance, due to hemorrhage or inflammation.
- epigallocatechin — Gallocatechol.
- episcopal church — an autonomous branch of the Anglican Communion in Scotland and the US
- escutcheon plate — a plate or shield that surrounds a keyhole, door handle, light switch, etc, esp an ornamental one protecting a door or wall surface
- ethnographically — Regarding the ethnography (of a region).
- false beechdrops — either of two parasitic or saprophytic plants of the genus Monotropa, especially the tawny or reddish M. hypopithys (false beechdrops) of eastern North America.
- family physician — a general practitioner.
- follicular phase — a stage of the menstrual cycle, from onset of menstruation to ovulation.
- french polynesia — a French overseas territory in the S Pacific, including the Society Islands, Marquesas Islands, and other scattered island groups. 1544 sq. mi. (4000 sq. km). Capital: Papeete.
- galenic pharmacy — the art or practice of preparing and dispensing galenicals.
- geomorphological — Of or pertaining to geomorphology.
- golden parachute — an employment contract or agreement guaranteeing a key executive of a company substantial severance pay and other financial benefits in the event of job loss caused by the company's being sold or merged.
- graphic language — For specifying graphic operations.
- hand screw clamp — a screw that can be tightened by the fingers, without the aid of a tool.
- hayes-compatible — (communications) A description of a modem which understands the same set of commands as one made by Hayes.
- health inspector — a public employee who inspects places such as restaurants, shops, factories etc to make sure they are hygienic and do not pose any dangers to health
- healthcare proxy — a legal document in which a person can appoint someone to make decisions about medical treatment in the event that he or she is no longer mentally competent or able to communicate.
- heliotherapeutic — Pertaining to heliotherapy.
- hermaphroditical — Alternative form of hermaphroditic.
- hieroglyphically — In hieroglyphics.
- hierophantically — In a hierophantic manner; in the manner of a hierophant.
- himachal pradesh — a state in N India. 21,495 sq. mi. (55,673 sq. km). Capital: Shimla.