16-letter words containing c, o, d, i, s
- informed consent — a patient's consent to a medical or surgical procedure or to participation in a clinical study after being properly advised of the relevant medical facts and the risks involved.
- iridochoroiditis — inflammation of the iris and the choroid.
- isophthalic acid — a colorless, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 8 H 6 O 2 , the meta isomer of phthalic acid: used chiefly in the manufacture of resins and plasticizers.
- it's no accident — You begin a sentence with 'it's no accident' if you want to suggest that something was done deliberately or has a logical explanation, although it might give the impression of having happened by chance.
- judaeo-christian — of or relating to the religious writings, beliefs, values, or traditions held in common by Judaism and Christianity.
- jurisdictionally — In a jurisdictional way.
- kidney corpuscle — Malpighian corpuscle.
- kurdaitcha shoes — (in certain Central Australian Aboriginal tribes) the emu-feather shoes worn by the kurdaitcha on his mission so that his footsteps may not be traced
- leconte de lisle — Charles Marie [sharl ma-ree] /ʃarl maˈri/ (Show IPA), 1818–94, French poet.
- level descriptor — one of a set of criteria used to assess the performance of a pupil in a particular subject
- liebig condenser — a laboratory condenser consisting of a glass tube surrounded by a glass envelope through which cooling water flows
- machado de assiz — Joaquim Maria [zhaw-ah-kim mah-ree-ah] /ˈʒɔ ɑ kɪm mɑˈri ɑ/ (Show IPA), 1839–1908, Brazilian writer.
- malicious damage — Malicious damage is damage caused on purpose to the property of another person.
- manic depression — bipolar disorder.
- mass destruction — devastation on a large scale
- medieval cornish — the Cornish language of the Middle Ages, usually dated from the 14th century to 1600.
- mexican standoff — a stalemate or impasse; a confrontation that neither side can win.
- midair collision — a crash, such as a plane crash, that takes place in the air
- monohybrid cross — the offspring of individuals that differ with respect to a particular gene pair.
- moulding process — the process of shaping or compacting a material into a frame or mould
- musical director — A musical director is the same as a music director.
- nicotine-stained — discoloured by the effects of nicotine
- non-commissioned — A non-commissioned officer in the armed forces is someone with a rank such as corporal or sergeant who used to have a lower rank, rather than an officer of higher rank who has been given a commission.
- noncorresponding — That does not correspond (to something else).
- nondestructively — In a nondestructive manner; without causing destruction.
- nondeterministic — the doctrine that all facts and events exemplify natural laws.
- nondiscretionary — subject or left to one's own discretion.
- observation deck — an area on a high building that is surrounded with railings or fencing and which provides panoramic views
- odontoid process — the toothlike upward projection at the back of the second vertebra of the neck
- oligonucleotides — Plural form of oligonucleotide.
- oligosaccharides — Plural form of oligosaccharide.
- opposed-cylinder — (of an internal-combustion engine) having cylinders on opposite sides of the crankcase in the same plane
- order of service — a prescribed form of liturgical service, or of administration of a rite or ceremony
- outside director — a director of a company who is not employed by that company but is often employed by a holding or associated company
- over-descriptive — having the quality of describing; characterized by description: a descriptive passage in an essay.
- panel discussion — a formal discussion before an audience for which the topic, speakers, etc., have been selected in advance.
- pelagic division — the biogeographic realm or zone that comprises the open seas and oceans, including water of all depths.
- percussion drill — a drill that is operated by percussion
- pharmacodynamics — the branch of pharmacology dealing with the course of action, effect, and breakdown of drugs within the body.
- phosphorous acid — a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble acid of phosphorus, H 3 PO 3 , from which phosphites are derived.
- pico de sao tome — an island in the Gulf of Guinea, off the W coast of Gabon, just N of the equator: the larger component of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. 318 sq. mi. (824 sq. km).
- picture postcard — postcard (def 1).
- piece d'occasion — something prepared or used for a special occasion.
- pocket billiards — pool2 (def 1).
- poisoned chalice — If you refer to a job or an opportunity as a poisoned chalice, you mean that it seems to be very attractive but you believe it will lead to failure.
- polycondensation — formation of a polymer by chemical condensation with the elimination of a small molecule, such as water.
- posigrade rocket — an auxiliary rocket used to separate the sections of a multistage rocket, fired in the direction of flight.
- postindependence — Also, independency. the state or quality of being independent.
- prescription pad — a pad of prescriptions used by doctors, etc
- presence of mind — a calm state of mind that allows one to think clearly or act effectively in an emergency.