10-letter words containing l, y, e, h, o
- leucopathy — (dated) albinism.
- leukopathy — (pathology) depigmentation of the skin.
- lithophyte — Zoology. a polyp with a hard or stony structure, as a coral.
- livelyhood — Misspelling of livelihood.
- loveworthy — worthy of being loved
- lye hominy — whole or ground hulled corn from which the bran and germ have been removed by bleaching the whole kernels in a lye bath (lye hominy) or by crushing and sifting (pearl hominy)
- lyme-hound — lyam-hound.
- lymph node — any of the glandlike masses of tissue in the lymphatic vessels containing cells that become lymphocytes.
- 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.
- lyophilise — Alternative spelling of lyophilize.
- lyophilize — (of tissue, blood, serum, or the like) to dry by freezing in a high vacuum.
- melancholy — sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness.
- mesophylls — Plural form of mesophyll.
- methylator — A person, company of device that methylates (originally, one that produced methylated spirits).
- methyldopa — a white powder, C 1 0 H 1 3 NO 4 , used in the treatment of hypertension.
- monomethyl — (organic chemistry, especially in combination) A single methyl group in a molecule.
- myelopathy — any disorder of the spinal cord or of bone marrow.
- mythologem — a basic theme, as of revenge, self-sacrifice, or betrayal, that is shared by cultures throughout the world.
- mythologer — A mythologist.
- necrophily — Necrophilia.
- neighborly — having or showing qualities befitting a neighbor; friendly.
- nephrology — the branch of medical science that deals with the kidney.
- nyctophile — (zoology) Any of the Australian bats of the genus Nyctophilus.
- nympholept — a person seized with nympholepsy.
- o'flaherty — Liam [lee-uh m] /ˈli əm/ (Show IPA), 1896–1984, Irish novelist.
- on the fly — to move through the air using wings.
- on the sly — cunning or wily: sly as a fox.
- orthostyle — (of columns) erected in a straight row.
- overrashly — in an overrash manner
- oxycephaly — a malformation in which the head is somewhat pointed, caused by premature closure of the skull sutures.
- petroglyph — a drawing or carving on rock, made by a member of a prehistoric people.
- phlebology — the study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of veins.
- phlebotomy — the act or practice of opening a vein for letting or drawing blood as a therapeutic or diagnostic measure; venesection; bleeding.
- phloem ray — a vascular ray extending into or located entirely within the secondary phloem.
- photolyses — the chemical decomposition of materials under the influence of light.
- phrenology — a psychological theory or analytical method based on the belief that certain mental faculties and character traits are indicated by the configurations of the skull.
- phylloxera — any of several plant lice of the genus Phylloxera, especially P. vitifoliae (grape phylloxera) which attacks the leaves and roots of grapevines.
- phylogenic — the development or evolution of a particular group of organisms.
- play house — to pretend in child's play to be grown-up people with the customary household duties
- plerophory — the presence of total assurance regarding a religious doctrine
- pokerishly — in a pokerish manner
- polychaete — any annelid of the class Polychaeta, having unsegmented swimming appendages with many setae or bristles.
- polychrest — a thing which has adapted to multiple uses
- polychrome — being of many or various colors.
- polyethnic — inhabited by or consisting of people of many ethnic backgrounds.
- polyhalite — a type or pink or red mineral
- polyhedral — of, relating to, or having the shape of a polyhedron.
- polyhedric — resembling a polyhedron