13-letter words containing i, o, t, a, s
- galactosidase — An enzyme, such as lactase, that is involved in the hydrolytic breakdown of a galactoside.
- galois theory — the branch of mathematics that deals with the application of the theory of finite groups to the solution of algebraic equations.
- galvanisation — Alternative form of galvanization.
- gametogenesis — the development of gametes.
- garnetiferous — containing or yielding garnets.
- garrison town — a town containing a military base
- gas:oil ratio — The gas:oil ratio is the volume of gas produced at standard temperature and pressure, in relation to the volume of oil produced at standard temperature and pressure, used as a measurement for reservoir fluids.
- gastrectomies — Plural form of gastrectomy.
- gastrocnemius — the largest muscle in the calf of the leg, the action of which extends the foot, raises the heel, and assists in bending the knee.
- gastroenteric — Gastrointestinal.
- gastrohepatic — of, relating to, or involving the stomach and the liver.
- gastrokinetic — (pharmacology, of a drug) Serving to increase motility of the gastrointestinal tract.
- gastronomical — the art or science of good eating.
- gastroparesis — (pathology) A condition, often a complication of diabetes, characterised by a delayed emptying of the stomach.
- gastrophrenic — (anatomy) Pertaining to the stomach and diaphragm.
- gastrorrhagia — (medical) A hemorrhage from the stomach, also known as a gastric hemorrhage.
- gastroscopist — One who carries out gastroscopy.
- gastrostomies — Plural form of gastrostomy.
- geitonogamous — of or relating to geitonogamy
- generationism — the belief that some generations are superior to others
- gentianaceous — belonging to the plant family Gentianaceae.
- geometricians — Plural form of geometrician.
- geostationary — of or relating to a satellite traveling in an orbit 22,300 miles (35,900 km) above the earth's equator: at this altitude, the satellite's period of rotation, 24 hours, matches the earth's and the satellite always remains in the same spot over the earth: geostationary orbit.
- geostrategies — Plural form of geostrategy.
- geostrategist — A geopolitical strategist; one concerned with the strategies of political geography.
- gesticulation — the act of gesticulating.
- gesticulatory — Making a lot of gesticulations.
- giant scallop — sea scallop.
- giant sequoia — big tree.
- give pause to — to cause to hesitate
- gladiatorship — the work of a gladiator
- glamorisation — Alternative spelling of glamorization.
- globalisation — internationalisation
- glocalisation — (British spelling) Alternative form of glocalization.
- glycosylation — (chemistry, biochemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
- godwin-austen — Also called Godwin Austen [god-win aw-stin] /ˈgɒd wɪn ˈɔ stɪn/ (Show IPA), Dapsang [duh p-suhng] /dəpˈsʌŋ/ (Show IPA). a mountain in N Kashmir, in the Karakoram range: second highest peak in the world. 28,250 feet (8611 meters).
- golan heights — a range of hills in the Middle East, possession of which is disputed between Israel and Syria: under Syrian control until 1967 when they were stormed by Israeli forces; Jewish settlements have since been established. Highest peak: 2224 m (7297 ft)
- gonadotropins — Plural form of gonadotropin.
- goods station — a railway station dealing solely with goods trains
- gradient post — a small white post beside a railway line at a point where the gradient changes having arms set at angles representing the gradients
- grain of salt — salt crystal
- gram-positive — (of bacteria) retaining the violet dye when stained by Gram's method.
- great society — the goal of the Democratic Party under the leadership of President Lyndon B. Johnson, chiefly to enact domestic programs to improve education, provide medical care for the aged, and eliminate poverty.
- guesstimation — (pejorative) An estimation made without good justification and often biased.
- gynaecologist — (UK, Canada, dated in US) A physician who specialises in diseases of the female reproductive system.
- gynaecomastia — abnormal overdevelopment of the breasts in a man
- gyromagnetism — the condition or state of being gyromagnetic
- haemarthrosis — Alternative form of hemarthrosis.
- haematologist — A scientist, usually a medical doctor, who specializes in haematology.
- hair restorer — a lotion claimed to promote hair growth