14-letter words containing a, o
- almond extract — oil, essence
- alpha globulin — a blood plasma protein that is separable from other globulins by electrophoresis.
- 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-naphthol — either of two isomeric hydroxyl derivatives, C 1 0 H 7 OH, of naphthalene (alpha-naphthol or 1-naphthol and beta-naphthol or 2-naphthol) white or yellowish crystals, with a phenolic odor, that darken on exposure to light: used chiefly in dyes, drugs, perfumes, and insecticides.
- 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.
- alto saxophone — the third highest member of the saxophone family
- aluminium foil — thin sheets of foil used to wrap food
- aluminohydride — (inorganic compound) The univalent anion, AlH4-, present in such compounds as lithium aluminium hydride.
- aluminum oxide — alumina
- alumosilicates — Plural form of alumosilicate.
- alveolar ridge — the ridgelike border of the upper and lower jaws containing the sockets of the teeth.
- alveolopalatal — articulated with the blade or front of the tongue approaching or touching the front of the hard palate near its junction with the alveolar ridge; having a primary palatal articulation and a secondary alveolar articulation.
- amadis of gaul — the title character of a medieval prose romance in Spanish
- amaranthaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Amaranthaceae (or Amarantaceae), a family of tropical and temperate herbaceous or shrubby flowering plants that includes the amaranths and cockscomb
- ambassadorship — a diplomatic official of the highest rank, sent by one sovereign or state to another as its resident representative (ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary)
- ambidextrously — In an ambidextrous manner.
- ambisinistrous — clumsy or unskillful with both hands.
- ambulancewoman — a woman who works as part of an ambulance crew
- amebic colitis — a type of dysentery caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica, characterized especially by ulceration of the large intestine.
- american bison — a member of the cattle tribe, Bison bison, formerly widely distributed over the prairies of W North America but now confined to reserves and parks, with a massive head, shaggy forequarters, and a humped back
- american cloth — a glazed or waterproofed cotton cloth
- american holly — See under holly (def 1).
- american lotus — water chinquapin (def 1).
- american organ — a reed organ having a suction bellows that draws the air in through the reeds.
- american samoa — the part of Samoa administered by the US. Capital: Pago Pago. Pop: 54 719 (2013 est). Area: 197 sq km (76 sq miles)
- aminoglycoside — of or relating to amino sugars in glycosidic linkage.
- aminopeptidase — an enzyme produced by the glands of the small intestine
- aminophenazone — a crystalline compound used to reduce pain and fever. Formula: C13H17N3O
- ammonia liquor — a concentrated solution of ammonia, ammonium compounds, and sulfur compounds, obtained as a by-product in the destructive distillation of bituminous coal.
- ammonification — infusion with ammonia or ammonium compounds
- amniotic fluid — the fluid surrounding the fetus in the womb
- among other(s) — You use expressions like among other things or among others to indicate that there are several more facts, things, or people like the one or ones mentioned, but that you do not intend to mention them all.
- amount at risk — the difference between the reserve of a life-insurance policy and its face amount.
- amphiarthroses — a joint permitting only slight motion, as that between the vertebrae.
- amphiarthrosis — a type of articulation permitting only slight movement, as between the vertebrae of the backbone
- amphibiousness — The state or quality of being amphibious.
- amphibological — (rare) of doubtful meaning, ambiguous, quibbling.
- amphiprostylar — Amphiprostyle.
- amphiprostyles — Plural form of amphiprostyle.
- amphotericin b — an antibiotic compound, C46H73NO20, used in treating certain diseases caused by parasitic fungi, such as systemic candidiasis
- amplexifoliate — having amplexicaul leaves.
- amplifications — Plural form of amplification.
- amrit ceremony — the ceremony of initiation into the Khalsa, at which amrit is drunk by and sprinkled on the heads of candidates for initiation
- amur cork tree — an Asiatic cork tree, Phellodendron amurense, of the rue family, having a deeply ridged, corky bark.
- amylobarbitone — Obsolete spelling of amobarbital.
- anacardiaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Anacardiaceae, a chiefly tropical family of trees and shrubs many of which have edible drupes. The family includes the cashew, mango, pistachio, and sumach
- anachronically — something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time, especially a thing or person that belongs to an earlier time: The sword is an anachronism in modern warfare.