12-letter words containing c, l, o, n, u
- macronucleus — the larger of the two types of nuclei occurring in ciliate protozoans, having a multiple set of chromosomes and functioning in cell metabolism and protein synthesis.
- malfunctions — Plural form of malfunction.
- malocclusion — faulty occlusion; irregular contact of opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws.
- matriclinous — Having mostly maternally-inherited characteristics.
- matroclinous — inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the maternal parent (opposed to patrocliny).
- mendaciously — In a lying or deceitful manner.
- micronucleus — the smaller of the two types of nuclei occurring in ciliate protozoans.
- misconstrual — A misinterpretation of the meaning of something.
- monocultural — the use of land for growing only one type of crop.
- monocultures — Plural form of monoculture.
- motor launch — a small naval vessel that chases submarines, etc
- mount carmel — a mountain ridge in NW Israel, extending from the Samarian Hills to the Mediterranean. Highest point: about 540 m (1800 ft)
- mucilaginous — of, relating to, or secreting mucilage.
- mucopurulent — containing or composed of mucus and pus.
- multipotency — (cytology, developmental biology) The ability of a progenitor cell to develop into a limited number of cell types.
- muscle-bound — having enlarged and inelastic muscles, as from excessive exercise.
- myclobutanil — A triazole fungicide that works by inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis.
- necrophilous — displaying a preference for dead tissue, esp of certain bacteria and insects
- neuroleptics — Plural form of neuroleptic.
- neurological — the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- 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.
- neutrophilic — (of a cell or its contents) readily stained only by neutral dyes.
- no such luck — You can say 'No such luck' when you want to express your disappointment over something.
- noctambulant — of, relating to, or given to sleepwalking.
- noctambulism — somnambulism.
- noctambulist — somnambulism.
- noctambulous — of, relating to, or given to sleepwalking.
- noctilucence — (of high-altitude clouds) visible during the short night of the summer.
- nocturnality — of or relating to the night (opposed to diurnal).
- nomenclature — a set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual or community, etc.
- non-communal — used or shared in common by everyone in a group: a communal jug of wine.
- non-conjugal — of, relating to, or characteristic of marriage: conjugal vows.
- non-culpable — deserving blame or censure; blameworthy.
- non-cultural — of or relating to culture or cultivation.
- non-vascular — pertaining to, composed of, or provided with vessels or ducts that convey fluids, as blood, lymph, or sap.
- nonarticular — Using or involving the muscles rather than the joints.
- nonclemature — Misspelling of nomenclature.
- noncollusive — involving collusion; fraudulently contrived by agreement: a collusive agreement to increase prices.
- noncrushable — (of a container, material, etc) not easily crushed
- noncustodial — Not having custody of one’s children after a divorce.
- nondualistic — of, relating to, or of the nature of dualism.
- nonexclusive — not admitting of something else; incompatible: mutually exclusive plans of action.
- nonfluencies — spoken or written with ease: fluent French.
- noninclusion — the act of including.
- noninducible — to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.
- noninfluence — a lack of influence, failure to influence
- nonmercurial — not composed of, resembling, or containing mercury
- nonmolecular — not molecular, not made up of or relating to molecules