10-letter words containing l, e, m
- lyme-hound — lyam-hound.
- lymph node — any of the glandlike masses of tissue in the lymphatic vessels containing cells that become lymphocytes.
- lymphedema — the accumulation of lymph in soft tissue with accompanying swelling, often of the extremities: sometimes caused by inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels.
- lymphocyte — a type of white blood cell having a large, spherical nucleus surrounded by a thin layer of nongranular cytoplasm.
- lymphodema — (pathology) A condition of fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
- lymphokine — any lymphocyte product, as interferon, that is not an antibody but may participate in the immune response through its effect on the function of other cells, as destroying antigen-coated cells or stimulating macrophages.
- lysenkoism — a genetic doctrine formulated by Lysenko and asserting that acquired characteristics are inheritable.
- lysimetric — of or relating to the measurement of solubility
- m-learning — a form of e-learning designed for mobile phones or tablet computers
- mabe pearl — a smooth cultured pearl cultivated in a hemispherical shape so that it has one flat and one convex surface.
- macfarlane — an overcoat with an attached cape and two slits in front near the waist.
- mach scale — a scale that measures how much deceit and manipulation one will approve or condone in order to achieve some end.
- machinable — (of a material) capable of being cut or shaped with machine tools. Compare free-machining.
- macro lens — a lens used to bring into focus objects very close to the camera.
- macrocycle — (chemistry) a cyclic macromolecule, or a macrocyclic portion of a molecule.
- macrolevel — at or on a level that is large in scale or scope: macrolevel research on crime rates in urban areas.
- macrolides — Plural form of macrolide.
- macroscale — A relatively large scale.
- maculature — (dated) Blotting paper.
- madeleines — Plural form of madeleine.
- maelstroms — Plural form of maelstrom.
- magallanes — Punta Arenas.
- magnetical — (obsolete) Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; magnetic.
- maidenlike — Like a maiden; gentle, demure.
- mail clerk — a person who performs clerical work in a post office
- mail merge — (messaging) A function of some word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word) that produces multiple instances of a document by substituting different text strings from a database in place of certain field markers. This is often done with envelopes, resumes, spam, and various other mass mailings.
- mail order — shopping by post
- mail-order — pertaining to or obtained by mail order: a dozen mail-order rosebushes.
- mailperson — A mailman or mailwoman.
- main plane — one of the principal supporting surfaces of an aircraft, esp either of the wings
- mainlander — a person who lives on a mainland.
- majestical — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
- majusculae — Capital letters, as found in manuscripts of the sixth century and earlier.
- majuscules — Plural form of majuscule.
- mal de mer — seasickness.
- mala fides — bad faith; intent to cheat or deceive. Compare bona fides (def 1).
- malachites — Plural form of malachite.
- maladapted — poorly suited or adapted to a particular condition or set of circumstances: maladapted to the demands of modern society.
- maladdress — awkwardness; tactlessness
- malaguetta — an aromatic African herb of the ginger family
- malaligned — Badly aligned; misaligned.
- malar bone — Also, malar bone. zygomatic bone.
- malar-bone — Also, malar bone. zygomatic bone.
- malay bear — a small, black bear, Ursus (Helarctos) malayanus, of Southeast Asian forests, having a light muzzle and yellow chest markings.
- malcontent — not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances.
- male model — a male who poses for a photographer, painter, or sculptor
- male nurse — man who is a medical attendant
- maledicent — ((archaic)) one who enjoys using slanderous language.
- maledicted — Simple past tense and past participle of maledict.
- malefactor — a person who violates the law; criminal.