9-letter words containing h, y, p, o, c
- hyporheic — Denoting an area or ecosystem beneath the bed of a river or stream that is saturated with water and that supports invertebrate fauna which play a role in the larger ecosystem.
- hypotheca — (microbiology, planktology) The lower or posterior half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate.
- hypotonic — Physiology. (of tissue) having less than the normal tone.
- hypotrich — any ciliate of the suborder Hypotricha, having cilia chiefly on the ventral surface.
- hypoxemic — inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
- lyophilic — noting a colloid the particles of which have a strong affinity for the liquid in which they are dispersed.
- lyophobic — noting a colloid the particles of which have little or no affinity for the liquid in which they are dispersed.
- mycophagy — the eating of mushrooms
- mycophile — A person who likes hunting for, cooking or eating mushrooms and other edible fungi.
- myopathic — Pertaining to myopathy.
- neophytic — a beginner or novice: He's a neophyte at chess.
- oxyphilic — acidophilic.
- phagocyte — any cell, as a macrophage, that ingests and destroys foreign particles, bacteria, and cell debris.
- phenocopy — the observed result of an environmentally induced, nongenetic alteration of a phenotype to a form that resembles the expression of a known genetic mutation.
- photocopy — a photographic reproduction of a document, print, or the like.
- phycocyan — a type of blue pigment or protein which is found in some algae
- phycology — the branch of botany dealing with algae.
- phytocide — a substance or preparation for killing plants.
- polyarchy — a form of government in which power is vested in three or more persons.
- polyptych — a work of art composed of several connected panels.
- pop psych — psychological or pseudopsychological counseling, interpretations, concepts, terminology, etc., often simplistic or superficial, popularized by certain personalities, magazine articles, television shows, advice columns, or the like, that influence the general public.
- porphyric — of or relating to porphyria
- pothecary — apothecary.
- psych out — to intimidate or frighten psychologically, or make nervous (often followed by out): to psych out the competition.
- psych-out — an act or instance of psyching out.
- psychogas — a gas with a mind-altering effect
- psychoses — a mental disorder characterized by symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations, that indicate impaired contact with reality.
- psychosis — a mental disorder characterized by symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations, that indicate impaired contact with reality.
- psychotic — Psychiatry. characterized by or afflicted with psychosis. Synonyms: (in nontechnical usage) insane, psychopathic, lunatic, mentally ill; mad, disturbed, deranged, demented, non compos mentis. Antonyms: sane; compos mentis, clearheaded, lucid.
- sciophyte — any plant that grows best in the shade
- sciosophy — supposed knowledge of natural or supernatural phenomena or forces, usually based on tradition, as astrology or phrenology.
- show copy — a positive print of a film for use at an important presentation such as a premiere
- sycophant — a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
- symphonic — Music. of, for, pertaining to, or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra.
- whipcordy — resembling a whipcord