11-letter words containing a, m, p, y
- cryptomonad — any of various protozoalike algae of the phylum Cryptophyta usually having two flagella, common in both marine and freshwater environments where they appear along the shore as algal blooms, some also occurring as intestinal parasites.
- cymophanous — lustrous; brilliant
- cytoplasmic — the cell substance between the cell membrane and the nucleus, containing the cytosol, organelles, cytoskeleton, and various particles.
- demob-happy — feeling elated in anticipation of demobilization from the armed forces
- dermography — a type of marking on the skin, whether in the form of writing or pictures, supposedly of psychic origin, similar to stigmata except for being more short-lived
- dermoplasty — skin grafting.
- downpayment — an initial amount paid at the time of purchase, in installment buying, time sales, etc.
- dry compass — a compass having a compass card mounted on pivots.
- dry shampoo — a product in powder or spray form that you can use to clean hair without wetting it
- dynamograph — a device for registering the quantity of force applied
- embryopathy — (pathology) Any developmental disorder of an embryo.
- emery paper — also sandpaper
- empirically — Based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge.
- entomophagy — The eating of insects.
- ephemerally — In an ephemeral manner.
- exemplarily — In an exemplary manner; ideally, admirably.
- exemplarity — The quality of being exemplary.
- exophthalmy — Archaic form of exophthalmia.
- extemporary — Extemporaneous.
- eye make-up — cosmetics for the eyes, such as mascara and eyeliner
- family plan — a special rate, especially of air passenger carriers, under which the head of a household purchasing a full-fare ticket may take other family members at reduced fares on certain days.
- filmography — a collection of writings about motion pictures, especially detailed essays dealing with specific films.
- forepayment — prepayment
- ftp by mail — A service offered by DEC to allow people without Internet access to get copies of files which are available by anonymous FTP. Send a message with just the word "help" in the body to <[email protected]>.
- gametophyte — the sexual form of a plant in the alternation of generations.
- gonycampsis — abnormal curvature of the knee.
- gossypiboma — (surgery) A gauze or surgical sponge left inside a patient's body during surgery.
- gymnophobia — An inordinate fear or hatred of being naked, and possibly nudity or nudists and naturists.
- gyrocompass — a navigational compass containing a gyroscope rotor, that, when adjusted for the latitude and speed of the vessel or aircraft, indicates the direction of true north along the surface of the earth or communicates this information to one or more gyro repeaters.
- haemoptysis — (British spelling) alternative spelling of hemoptysis.
- hematophagy — The practice, of some animals, of feeding on blood.
- hematophyte — a microorganism, as a bacterium, that lives in the blood.
- hemotherapy — therapy by means of blood, serum, or plasma transfusion.
- hepatectomy — excision of part of the liver.
- homoeopathy — Alternative spelling of homeopathy.
- homotypical — (biology) homotypal.
- hylopathism — the theory that understands matter as conscious or receptive to feeling
- hymenoptera — hymenopteran.
- hymnography — the craft of hymn composition
- hypermarket — a combined supermarket and department store.
- hypermnesia — the condition of having an unusually vivid or precise memory.
- hypernormal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- hyperoxemia — abnormal acidity of the blood.
- hypersomnia — a tendency to sleep excessively.
- hyperthymia — a condition characterized by extreme overactivity.
- hypochromia — an anemic condition due to a deficiency of hemoglobin in the red blood cells.
- hypodynamia — diminished strength; adynamia.
- hypodynamic — diminished strength; adynamia.
- hypokalemia — an abnormally low concentration of potassium in the blood.
- hypokalemic — Having a low percentage of potassium in one's blood.