12-letter words containing e, g, c, r
- lexicography — the writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries.
- linear logic — (theory) A logic invented by Girard in 1987 that can be used in proofs related to resource usage.
- locoregional — Restricted to a localized region of the body.
- logocentrism — a method of literary analysis in which words and language are regarded as a fundamental expression of external reality, excluding nonlinguistic factors such as historical context.
- lounge chair — a chair designed for lounging, as an easy chair, chaise longue, or recliner.
- luggage rack — shelf for baggage on a train
- macroetching — to etch deeply into the surface of (a metal).
- macrogametes — Plural form of macrogamete.
- macrosegment — a stretch of speech preceded and followed but not interrupted by a pause.
- magic carpet — flying rug in fantasy stories
- magic circle — the British association of magicians, traditionally forbidden to reveal any of the secrets of their art
- magic marker — felt-tip pen
- magic number — the atomic number or neutron number of an exceptionally stable nuclide.
- magic square — a square containing integers arranged in an equal number of rows and columns so that the sum of the integers in any row, column, or diagonal is the same.
- magistracies — Plural form of magistracy.
- managed care — a healthcare plan or system that seeks to control medical costs by contracting with a network of providers.
- megachurches — Plural form of megachurch.
- megalocardia — hypertrophy of the heart.
- mercy flight — an aircraft flight to bring a seriously ill or injured person to hospital from an isolated community
- metalorganic — (chemistry) organometallic.
- meteorologic — Relating to meteorology; meteorological.
- metrological — the science of weights and measures.
- microblogger — to post very short entries, as a brief update or a photo, on a blog or social media website: A lot of people were microblogging during the crisis.
- microbrewing — Small-scale commercial brewing, as carried out in a microbrewery.
- microecology — the ecology of a microhabitat.
- microgranite — an igneous rock with an identical composition and mineral content to granite, but having a finer texture
- microgripper — (engineering) A microscopic device used to grasp and manipulate microscale objects safely.
- microgrooves — Plural form of microgroove.
- microlending — the lending of very small amounts of money at low interest, especially to a start-up company or self-employed person.
- micromanaged — Simple past tense and past participle of micromanage.
- micromanager — One who micromanages.
- microsegment — a stretch of speech preceded and followed but not interrupted by juncture.
- microsurgeon — a person who performs microsurgery
- microsurgery — any of various surgical procedures performed under magnification and with small specialized instruments, permitting very delicate operations, as the reconnection of severed blood vessels and nerves.
- miracle drug — wonder drug.
- miscarriages — Plural form of miscarriage.
- miscegenator — a person who advocates or engages in miscegenation
- misconfigure — Configure (a system or part of it) incorrectly.
- misdirecting — Present participle of misdirect.
- misreckoning — Present participle of misreckon.
- misrecognize — (psychology, computing) To recognize in error.
- moneychanger — a person whose business is the exchange of currency, usually of different countries, at a fixed or official rate.
- mr. nice guy — a typically pleasant, likable person who avoids causing trouble or dissension (sometimes used with Miss, Ms., or Mrs. instead of Mr. when referring to a female).
- muir glacier — a glacier in SE Alaska, flowing SE from Mt. Fairweather into Glacier Bay. About 350 sq. mi. (905 sq. km).
- myringoscope — an instrument for examining the eardrum
- myrmecophage — (biology) Anteaters, and other animals chiefly feeding on ants.
- myrmecophagy — Ant-eating.
- ncr language — Software Writer's Language
- necrographer — a person who writes obituaries
- necrological — a list of persons who have died within a certain time.