11-letter words containing c, y, p, r
- cryptoscopy — (dated) fluoroscopy.
- cryptozoite — a malarial parasite at the stage of development in its host before it enters the red blood cells
- cyano group — the univalent group CN; cyanogen.
- cyberphobia — an irrational fear of computers
- cyclopropyl — (organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from cyclopropane by the formal removal of a hydrogen atom.
- cyclosporin — a substance, synthesized by certain soil fungi, that suppresses the immune response by disabling helper T cells, used to minimize rejection of foreign tissue transplants.
- cyperaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Cyperaceae, a family of grasslike flowering plants with solid triangular stems, including the sedges, bulrush, cotton grass, and certain rushes. Some are grown as water plants or as ornamental grasses; and Cyperus papyrus is the papyrus plant
- cypherpunks — Plural form of cypherpunk.
- cypriniform — Any of many ray-finned fish, of the order Cypriniformes, such as the carps, minnows and loaches.
- cyprinodont — any small tropical or subtropical soft-finned fish of the mostly marine family Cyprinodontidae, resembling carp but having toothed jaws. The group includes the guppy, killifish, swordtail, and topminnow
- cypripedium — any orchid of the genus Cypripedium, having large flowers with an inflated pouchlike lip
- cyproterone — an antiandrogen drug that suppresses testosterone in the body
- cystography — radiography of the urinary bladder using a contrast medium
- cytopharynx — the gullet of a protozoan.
- cytotropism — cytotropic tendency or behavior.
- deprecatory — expressing disapproval; protesting
- diphycercal — having a tail or caudal fin with the spinal column extending horizontally to the end of the tail, characteristic of lungfish, several other primitive fishes, and the juvenile stage of modern bony fishes.
- discography — a selective or complete list of phonograph recordings, typically of one composer, performer, or conductor.
- discrepancy — the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency: The discrepancy between the evidence and his account of what happened led to his arrest.
- dry compass — a compass having a compass card mounted on pivots.
- electrotype — Make a copy of (something) by the electrolytic deposition of copper on a mold.
- electrotypy — the process of producing electrotype plates by electrolytically depositing a layer of copper or nickel onto a mould of the original
- empirically — Based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge.
- energy crop — plant cultivated for fuel
- epicaricacy — (rare) Rejoicing at or deriving pleasure from the misfortunes of others.
- exculpatory — Excusing or clearing of any wrongdoing.
- expiscatory — acting to expiscate; tending to expiscate
- explicatory — Explanatory; serving to explain logically or in detail.
- fluoroscopy — the use of or examination by means of a fluoroscope.
- gastroscopy — the examination with a gastroscope to detect disease.
- graphically — giving a clear and effective picture; vivid: a graphic account of an earthquake.
- gyrocompass — a navigational compass containing a gyroscope rotor, that, when adjusted for the latitude and speed of the vessel or aircraft, indicates the direction of true north along the surface of the earth or communicates this information to one or more gyro repeaters.
- heterocarpy — the production of more than one kind of fruit in one plant.
- heterotypic — of or relating to the first or reductional division in meiosis.
- hybrid chip — an integrated circuit that comprises both diffused active devices and thin-film components.
- hydnocarpic — of or relating to hydnocarpic acid
- hydropathic — Relating to hydropathy.
- hydrophilic — having a strong affinity for water.
- hydrophobic — of or relating to hydrophobia.
- hydroponics — the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil; soilless growth of plants. Compare aeroculture, geoponics (def 2).
- hydroscopes — Plural form of hydroscope.
- hydroscopic — an optical device for viewing objects below the surface of water.
- hydrotropic — Biology. turning or tending in a particular direction with reference to moisture.
- hygroscopes — Plural form of hygroscope.
- hygroscopic — absorbing or attracting moisture from the air.
- hylomorphic — (of a creature) composed of corporeal and spiritual matter.
- hyperactive — unusually or abnormally active: a company's hyperactive growth; the child's hyperactive imagination.
- hyperacuity — an extreme acuteness (of the senses)
- hyperacusis — (medicine) A heightened sensitivity to some sounds.
- hypercapnia — Excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, typically caused by inadequate respiration.