12-letter words containing i, s, o, m
- biomagnetics — the study of magnetic fields as a form of therapy
- biomagnetism — animal magnetism.
- biomechanics — the study of the mechanics of the movement of living organisms
- biorhythmics — the study of biorhythms
- bioterrorism — Bioterrorism is terrorism that involves the use of biological weapons.
- bird's mouth — a right-angled notch cut in the underside of a rafter for fitting over a longitudinal member, as a wall plate.
- blind-emboss — blind-stamp.
- blossom into — the flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit.
- boatsmanship — seamanship as applied to boats, especially rowboats and motorboats.
- body fascism — intolerance of those whose bodies do not conform to a particular view of what is desirable
- bolshevikism — the doctrines, methods, or procedure of the Bolsheviks.
- bombay hills — a row of hills marking the southern boundary of greater Auckland on the North Island, New Zealand
- bosom friend — an intimate friend
- brainstormer — a person who brainstorms
- bristlemouth — any of several small, deep-sea fishes of the family Gonostomatidae, having numerous sharp, slender teeth covering the jaws.
- bromhidrosis — the secretion of foul-smelling sweat.
- calamitously — In a calamitous manner.
- calorimeters — Plural form of calorimeter.
- calumniators — Plural form of calumniator.
- calumniously — in a calumnious manner
- camp bastion — a large British military base in Helmand province, Afghanistan, built in 2006
- causationism — the theory of universal causation
- cementitious — of, relating to, or characteristic of cement
- centimorgans — Plural form of centimorgan.
- cessationism — The concept, amongst most Christians, that the works of the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing, and miracles) ceased at some point in history.
- chain smoker — person: smokes heavily
- chain-smoker — A chain-smoker is a person who chain-smokes.
- championship — A championship is a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport.
- chemiosmosis — the mechanism by which the synthesis and utilization of the biochemical energy source ATP is regulated: the energy generated by oxidative phosphorylation generates a proton gradient across the membrane of the mitochondrion that drives the enzymic resynthesis of ATP
- chemiosmotic — relating to the process of chemiosmosis
- chemokinesis — the random movement of cells, such as leucocytes, stimulated by substances in their environment
- chemotropism — the growth response of an organism, esp a plant, to a chemical stimulus
- chirognomist — someone who studies chirognomy
- choirmasters — Plural form of choirmaster.
- chondriosome — mitochondrion
- chromaticism — the use of chromatic tones.
- chromatopsia — an irregularity in the ability to see colours properly
- chromidrosis — the secretion of pigmented sweat.
- chromiferous — Containing, or yielding chromium.
- chrysomelids — Plural form of chrysomelid.
- chylomicrons — Plural form of chylomicron.
- chymotrypsin — a powerful proteolytic enzyme secreted from the pancreas in the form of chymotrypsinogen, being converted to the active form by trypsin
- circumcision — surgical removal of the foreskin of males
- circumfluous — flowing all around
- circumfusion — to pour around; diffuse.
- cirrocumulus — a high cloud of ice crystals grouped into small separate globular masses, usually occurring above 6000 metres (20 000 feet)
- cladosporium — any of the species of fungi in the genus Cladosporium
- claims ratio — The claims ratio is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned.
- clams casino — broiled clams topped with garlic butter, bacon, bread crumbs, etc. and served in their bottom shells
- cleistogamic — Alternative form of cleistogamous.