14-letter words containing h, o, p
- pyroninophilic — (of cells) having their cytoplasm stained red by methyl green pyronin, indicating the presence of much RNA and active protein synthesis
- pyrophosphoric — as in pyrophosphoric acid, a type of acid
- pyrophotograph — a photograph produced by a burning process, such as on glass or porcelain
- pyrophotometer — a form of pyrometer that measures temperature by optical or photometric means.
- pyrotechnician — a specialist in the origin of fires, their nature and control, etc.
- pythagoreanism — the doctrines of Pythagoras and his followers, especially the belief that the universe is the manifestation of various combinations of mathematical ratios.
- radioautograph — autoradiograph.
- radiographical — the production of radiographs.
- radiotelegraph — a telegraph in which messages or signals are sent by means of radio waves rather than through wires or cables.
- radiotelephone — a telephone in which sound or speech is transmitted by means of radio waves instead of through wires or cables.
- radiotelephony — the constructing or operating of radiotelephones.
- radiotherapist — radiologist
- rathke's pouch — an invagination of stomodeal ectoderm developing into the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
- re-choreograph — to produce new choreography for (a particular work or piece of music)
- reflectography — a non-destructive technique which uses infrared light to see beneath the painted surface in works of art in order to obtain information about those artworks
- rhine province — a former province in W Germany, mostly W of the Rhine: now divided between Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine–Westphalia.
- rhinencephalon — the part of the cerebrum containing the olfactory structures.
- rhinosporidium — any fungus of the genus Rhinosporidium, members of which produce vascular polyps in the nasal passages.
- rhizocephalous — belonging to the Rhizocephala, a group of degenerate hermaphrodite crustaceans that are parasitic chiefly on crabs.
- rhombenporphyr — an intermediate igneous rock embedded with rhombus-shaped crystals
- rhynchophorous — of or relating to rhynchophores
- rhyparographer — someone who paints rhyparographic pictures
- rhyparographic — of or relating to rhyparography
- roentgenograph — roentgenogram.
- rogue elephant — a vicious elephant that has been exiled from the herd.
- roman alphabet — Latin alphabet.
- röntgenography — radiography
- saphenous vein — either of two large veins near the surface of the foot, leg, and thigh, one on the inner side and the other on the outer and posterior sides.
- scaphocephalic — premature closure of the sagittal suture resulting in a deformed skull having an elongated, keellike shape.
- scaphocephalus — a condition in which the length of the skull significantly exceeds its breadth
- scapulohumeral — of, relating to, or involving the scapula and humerus.
- sceuophylacium — a place where sacred vessels are kept
- schizo-phrenic — Psychiatry. of or relating to schizophrenia: Not all of these patients are schizophrenic.
- schizophyceous — belonging to the Schizophyceae, a group of unicellular bluish-green algae, occurring in both salt and fresh water and often causing pollution of drinking water.
- sclerophyllous — Also, sclerophyllous [skleer-uh-fil-uh s] /ˌsklɪər əˈfɪl əs/ (Show IPA). of, relating to, or exhibiting sclerophylly.
- scottish topaz — a form of yellow transparent quartz
- scrape through — only just succeed
- self-ownership — the state or fact of being an owner.
- sharptail mola — a fish, Masturus lanceolatus, related to the ocean sunfish but having a pointed tail.
- sheep-worrying — the act (of a dog, sheepdog, wolf, etc) of chasing a flock of sheep and biting or injuring the sheep
- sheepback rock — roche moutonnée.
- sheepdog trial — a competition in which sheepdogs are tested in their tasks
- ship's company — company (def 11).
- shoe repairing — the trade of mending shoes
- shoo-fly plant — apple of Peru.
- shooting party — a social gathering when people shoot game together
- shooting spree — a series of shootings by a mad person
- shop assistant — a store clerk.
- shopping hours — the times during which shops are open
- shopping plaza — a complex of stores, banks, movie theaters, etc.; shopping center.