14-letter words containing h, o, n, e, y
- nanotechnology — a technology executed on the scale of less than 100 nanometers, the goal of which is to control individual atoms and molecules, especially to create computer chips and other microscopic devices.
- narcosynthesis — a treatment for psychiatric disturbances that uses narcotics.
- nasopharyngeal — the part of the pharynx behind and above the soft palate, directly continuous with the nasal passages. Compare oropharynx (def 2).
- nephrotoxicity — The state or condition of being nephrotoxic.
- neurochemistry — the branch of science that is concerned with the chemistry of the nervous system.
- neurohypnology — a name given to hypnosis by the Scottish physician Braid
- neuropathology — the pathology of the nervous system.
- nonhomogeneity — composition from like parts, elements, or characteristics; state or quality of being homogeneous.
- nontechnically — In a nontechnical manner.
- north ayrshire — a council area of W central Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde: comprises the N part of the historical county of Ayrshire, including the Isle of Arran; formerly part of Strathclyde Region (1975–96): chiefly agricultural, with fishing and tourism. Administrative centre: Irvine. Pop: 136 030 (2003 est). Area: 884 sq km (341 sq miles)
- north tyneside — a unitary authority of NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 190 800 (2003 est). Area: 84 sq km (32 sq miles)
- north-easterly — A north-easterly point, area, or direction is to the north-east or towards the north-east.
- north-westerly — A north-westerly point, area, or direction is to the north-west or towards the north-west.
- northern porgy — a common sparid fish, Stenotomus chrysops, of American coastal regions of the Atlantic
- not merely sth — You use not merely before the less important of two contrasting statements, as a way of emphasizing the more important statement.
- nursery school — a prekindergarten school for children from about three to five years of age.
- oligosynthetic — (linguistics) (of a language) using a relatively small number of morphemes which combine synthetically to form compound words.
- on the wallaby — (of a person) wandering about looking for work
- on the way out — If something or someone is on the way out or on their way out, they are likely to disappear or to be replaced very soon.
- ordinary share — British. a share of common stock.
- overnight stay — in hospital or hotel
- overwhelmingly — that overwhelms; overpowering: The temptation to despair may become overwhelming.
- ox-eye herring — a herring-like sea fish, Megalops cyprinoides, of northern Australian waters, related to the tarpon
- oxyhaemoglobin — the bright red product formed when oxygen from the lungs combines with haemoglobin in the blood
- palaeethnology — the study of prehistoric man
- paleontography — the formal description of fossils
- parenchymatous — Botany. the fundamental tissue of plants, composed of thin-walled cells able to divide.
- perhydrogenate — to hydrogenate as completely as possible.
- perhydrogenize — perhydrogenate.
- phenologically — in a phenological manner
- phenotypically — the observable constitution of an organism.
- phenylbutazone — a potent substance, C 1 9 H 2 0 N 2 O 2 , used to reduce pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and gout, and used in veterinary medicine for musculoskeletal disorders.
- phenylcarbinol — benzyl alcohol.
- phenylthiourea — a crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 6 H 5 NHCSNH 2 , that is either tasteless or bitter, depending upon the heredity of the taster, and is used in medical genetics and as a diagnostic.
- phonochemistry — the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of sound and ultrasonic waves
- photosynthesis — the complex process by which carbon dioxide, water, and certain inorganic salts are converted into carbohydrates by green plants, algae, and certain bacteria, using energy from the sun and chlorophyll.
- photosynthetic — the complex process by which carbon dioxide, water, and certain inorganic salts are converted into carbohydrates by green plants, algae, and certain bacteria, using energy from the sun and chlorophyll.
- phthalocyanine — Also called metal-free phthalocyanine. a blue-green pigment, C 3 2 H 1 8 N 8 , derived from phthalic anhydride.
- polygon pusher — (Or "rectangle slinger"). A chip designer who spends most of his or her time at the physical layout level (which requires drawing *lots* of multi-coloured polygons).
- polysynthesism — the synthesis of various elements.
- porphyrogenite — a prince born after his father has succeeded to the throne
- psephoanalysis — the statistical and sociological analysis of election trends and results
- psychic income — the personal or subjective benefits, rewards, or satisfactions derived from a job or undertaking as separate from its objective or financial ones.
- psychoanalyses — a systematic structure of theories concerning the relation of conscious and unconscious psychological processes.
- psychogenetics — the study of internal or mental states
- psychoneurosis — neurosis (def 1).
- psychotechnics — the use of psychological techniques for controlling and modifying human behavior, especially for practical ends.
- pyelonephritic — of or relating to an inflammation of the pelvis and renal parenchyma
- pyelonephritis — inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis, caused by a bacterial infection.
- pyelonephrosis — any disease of the kidney and its pelvis.