12-letter words containing a, n, c, y
- lachrymation — the secretion of tears, especially in abnormal abundance.
- lamp chimney — a glass tube that surrounds the wick in an oil lamp
- lampadomancy — a method of divination by studying the carbon deposits left by a burning lamp or candle
- lanceolately — in a lanceolate way or form
- laryngectomy — excision of part or all of the larynx.
- laryngoscope — a rigid or flexible endoscope passed through the mouth and equipped with a source of light and magnification, for examining and performing local diagnostic and surgical procedures on the larynx.
- laryngoscopy — an examination by means of a laryngoscope.
- launch party — a party that celebrates the launch of a new magazine, product, etc
- lenticularly — in a lenticular manner
- life tenancy — holding a tenancy until the holder dies
- locationally — a place of settlement, activity, or residence: This town is a good location for a young doctor.
- lycanthropes — Plural form of lycanthrope.
- lycanthropic — a delusion in which one imagines oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.
- macroeconomy — A large-scale economic system.
- magnetically — By or as by, magnetism.
- mecamylamine — a ganglion-blocking drug administered orally to lower high blood pressure. Formula: C11H21N
- mechanically — having to do with machinery: a mechanical failure.
- mendaciously — In a lying or deceitful manner.
- mexican onyx — a translucent, banded variety of calcite, used for ornamental and decorative pieces.
- microanalyst — One who carries out microanalysis.
- microanatomy — the branch of anatomy dealing with microscopic structures (distinguished from gross anatomy).
- micropayment — A very small payment made each time a user accesses an Internet page or service.
- microtonally — In a microtonal manner.
- mnemonically — assisting or intended to assist the memory.
- mockumentary — a movie or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary.
- monastically — In a monastic manner.
- moneychanger — a person whose business is the exchange of currency, usually of different countries, at a fixed or official rate.
- monochromacy — The quality of having only one independent channel for conveying color information in the eye, i.e. total color blindness.
- monosyllabic — having only one syllable, as the word no.
- monosynaptic — having or relating to a sole synapse
- mornay sauce — a rich white sauce to which grated cheese, usually Swiss or Parmesan, and seasonings have been added
- municipality — a city, town, or other district possessing corporate existence and usually its own local government.
- mutagenicity — capable of inducing mutation or increasing its rate.
- myclobutanil — A triazole fungicide that works by inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis.
- nanocrystals — Plural form of nanocrystal.
- narcotherapy — an infrequently used method of treating mental disorders by intravenous injection of barbiturates.
- narcotically — In a narcotic manner.
- nasal cavity — sinus
- nasolacrymal — relating to the tear duct
- nautical day — a period from noon of one day to noon of the next, used in reckoning time aboard ship.
- neurotically — of, relating to, or characteristic of neurosis.
- neurotypical — relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.
- noam chomsky — (Avram) Noam [nohm,, noh-uh m] /noʊm,, ˈnoʊ əm/ (Show IPA), born 1928, U.S. linguist, educator, and political activist.
- nocturnality — of or relating to the night (opposed to diurnal).
- noematically — in an intellectual manner
- non-advocacy — the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active espousal: He was known for his advocacy of states' rights.
- non-decaying — to become decomposed; rot: vegetation that was decaying.
- noncandidacy — the state of not being a candidate, esp for political office
- nonchalantly — coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
- nonenzymatic — relating to a process not produced by enzymes