15-letter words containing l, o, e, r

neurobehavioral — of or relating to an approach to studying behavior that stresses the importance of nerve and brain function.
neurobiological — the branch of biology that is concerned with the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.
neurochemically — In a neurochemical manner or context.
neuroectodermal — Of or pertaining to the neuroectoderm.
neuroembryology — the branch of embryology dealing with the origin and development of the nervous system.
neuroepithelial — Of or relating to the neuroepithelium.
neuroepithelium — Embryology. the part of the embryonic ectoderm that gives rise to the nervous system.
neurofibrillary — Of or pertaining to a neurofibril.
neuroimmunology — a branch of immunology concerned with the interactions between immunological and nervous system functions, especially as they apply to various autoimmune diseases.
neurolinguistic — pertaining to neurolinguistics
neuropathically — In a neuropathic way.
neuropathologic — Of or pertaining to neuropathology.
neurophysiology — the branch of physiology dealing with the functions of the nervous system.
neuroplasticity — the capacity of the nervous system to develop new neuronal connections: research on neuroplasticity of the brain after injury.
neuropsychology — The study of the relationship between behavior, emotion, and cognition on the one hand, and brain function on the other.
neurotoxicology — the science that deals with the effects of poisons on the nervous system.
nevado del ruiz — a volcano in W central Colombia, in the Andes: eruption 1985. 17,720 feet (5401 meters).
never look back — to become increasingly successful
new archaeology — a reorientation of archaeology, dating from the 1960s, that emphasizes an explicitly scientific, problem-oriented, deductive approach to research.
new world order — the post-Cold War organization of power in which nations tend to cooperate rather than foster conflict.
new york school — a loosely associated group of American and European artists and sculptors, especially abstract expressionist painters, active in and near New York City chiefly in the 1940s and 1950s.
newton's cradle — an ornamental puzzle consisting of a frame in which five metal balls are suspended in such a way that when one is moved it sets all the others in motion in turn
nicholas ridley — Nicholas, c1500–55, English bishop, reformer, and martyr.
nickel carbonyl — a colorless or yellow, volatile, water-insoluble, poisonous, flammable liquid, Ni(CO) 4 , obtained by the reaction of nickel and carbon monoxide, and used for nickel-plating.
no holds barred — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
noli me tangere — a person or thing that must not be touched or interfered with.
noli-me-tangere — a person or thing that must not be touched or interfered with.
nolo contendere — (in a criminal case) a defendant's pleading that does not admit guilt but subjects him or her to punishment as though a guilty plea had been entered, the determination of guilt remaining open in other proceedings.
non-adversarial — a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
non-alliterated — to show alliteration: In “Round and round the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran,” the “r” alliterates.
non-correlation — mutual relation of two or more things, parts, etc.: Studies find a positive correlation between severity of illness and nutritional status of the patients. Synonyms: similarity, correspondence, matching; parallelism, equivalence; interdependence, interrelationship, interconnection.
non-crystalline — of or like crystal; clear; transparent.
non-declarative — serving to declare, make known, or explain: a declarative statement.
non-depreciable — capable of depreciating or being depreciated in value.
non-detrimental — causing detriment, as loss or injury; damaging; harmful.
non-electrolyte — Physical Chemistry. Also called electrolytic conductor. a conducting medium in which the flow of current is accompanied by the movement of matter in the form of ions. any substance that dissociates into ions when dissolved in a suitable medium or melted and thus forms a conductor of electricity.
non-enforceable — to put or keep in force; compel obedience to: to enforce a rule; Traffic laws will be strictly enforced.
non-equilibrium — a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces.
non-exculpatory — tending to clear from a charge of fault or guilt.
non-ministerial — pertaining to the ministry of religion, or to a minister or other member of the clergy.
non-overlapping — to lap over (something else or each other); extend over and cover a part of; imbricate.
non-putrescible — liable to become putrid.
non-rectifiable — able to be rectified.
non-replaceable — to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing): Electricity has replaced gas in lighting.
non-residential — of or relating to residence or to residences: a residential requirement for a doctorate.
non-responsible — answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
non-retaliation — the act of retaliating; return of like for like; reprisal.
non-shareholder — a holder or owner of shares, especially in a company or corporation.
non-traversable — to pass or move over, along, or through.
nonattributable — not capable of being attributed to a particular source or cause

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