10-letter words containing c, o, m, p
- metroscope — an instrument for examining the cavity of the uterus.
- microchips — Plural form of microchip.
- micrograph — an instrument for executing extremely minute writing or engraving.
- micropenis — (medical) An unusually small penis.
- microphage — a small phagocytic cell in blood or lymph, especially a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
- microphone — an instrument capable of transforming sound waves into changes in electric currents or voltage, used in recording or transmitting sound.
- microphyll — (botany) A leaf having a single unbranched vein, or a structure that is derived from such a leaf.
- microphyte — a microscopic plant.
- micropolis — a small city
- micropores — a tiny opening, as in specialized biological filters or in the shells of some animals.
- micropower — Of or pertaining to generating, storing or using extremely small amounts of power.
- microprint — a microphotograph reproduced in print for reading by a magnifying device.
- microprism — a small prism incorporated in the focusing screen of many single-lens reflex cameras. The prism stops shimmering when the subject is in focus
- microprobe — Chemistry, Spectroscopy. a device used to excite radiation by a material in order to determine chemical or elemental composition from the emission spectrum produced.
- micropumps — Plural form of micropump.
- micropylar — Of or pertaining to micropyles.
- micropyles — Plural form of micropyle.
- microscope — an optical instrument having a magnifying lens or a combination of lenses for inspecting objects too small to be seen or too small to be seen distinctly and in detail by the unaided eye.
- microscopy — the use of the microscope.
- microsleep — a moment of sleep followed by disorientation, experienced especially by persons suffering from narcolepsy or sleep deprivation.
- microspore — the smaller of the two kinds of spores characteristically produced by seed plants and some fern allies, developing into a male gametophyte. Compare megaspore,
- miscaption — to provide with an incorrect caption
- miscompute — To compute erroneously.
- misocapnic — having a dislike or hate of tobacco smoke
- monocarpic — producing fruit only once and then dying.
- monophasic — having one phase.
- monophonic — Music. of or relating to monophony.
- monoprotic — (of an acid) having one transferable proton.
- monospaced — Simple past tense and past participle of monospace.
- monotropic — polymorphism that is irreversible.
- moonscapes — Plural form of moonscape.
- morphactin — any of various synthetic compounds, derived from fluorine and carboxylic acid, that regulate the growth and development of plants.
- morphemics — the study of the classification, description, and functions of morphemes; morphology.
- mosaic map — a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc.
- motor camp — a camp for motorists, tents, and caravans
- mousepiece — a cut of meat near the shoulder of a sheep or cow that is rich in muscle tissue
- mouthpiece — a piece placed at or forming the mouth, as of a receptacle or tube.
- ms project — Microsoft Project
- muciparous — muciferous.
- muttonchop — A cut of sheep's meat, often containing a section of a rib.
- mycoplasma — any of numerous parasitic microorganisms of the class Mollicutes, comprising the smallest self-reproducing prokaryotes, lacking a true cell wall and able to survive without oxygen: a common cause of pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
- mycotrophy — the symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a living plant.
- myopically — Very closely; as if suffering from myopia.
- myrioscope — a form of kaleidoscope
- mysophobic — a dread of dirt or filth.
- mythopoeic — of or relating to the making of myths; causing, producing, or giving rise to myths.
- nincompoop — a fool or simpleton.
- non compos — not of sound mind; mentally incapable of managing one's affairs.
- non-impact — the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision: The impact of the colliding cars broke the windshield.
- noncompete — (legal) Of or pertaining to a commitment not to engage in competition with another party.