14-letter words containing l, y, o, p, h, i
- hypoventilated — Simple past tense and past participle of hypoventilate.
- idiopathically — In an idiopathic sense or manner.
- irreproachably — In an irreproachable manner; blamelessly.
- isomorphically — In an isomorphic manner.
- kyphoscoliosis — a condition in which the spinal column is convex both backward and sideways.
- lymphangiogram — an X-ray of the lymphatic system taken after a contrast agent has been injected, often used to diagnose lymphoma
- lyophilisation — Alternative spelling of lyophilization.
- lyophilization — (of tissue, blood, serum, or the like) to dry by freezing in a high vacuum.
- metaphorically — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- micropathology — the branch of pathology dealing with the microscopic study of changes that occur in tissues and cells during disease.
- monophonically — In a monophonic manner.
- monophysitical — Of or pertaining to monophysitism.
- myrmecophilous — (biology) Adapted to thrive in the presence of ants.
- nonphysiologic — of or relating to physiology.
- nymphomaniacal — a woman who has abnormally excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire.
- pathologically — of or relating to pathology.
- peritrichously — in a peritrichous manner; in a fashion characteristic of a peritrichous organism
- phallic symbol — any object, as a cigar or skyscraper, that may broadly resemble or represent the penis, especially such an object that symbolizes power, as an automobile.
- phase velocity — the velocity with which a simple harmonic wave is propagated, equal to the wavelength divided by the period of vibration.
- phenologically — in a phenological manner
- phenotypically — the observable constitution of an organism.
- phenylcarbinol — benzyl alcohol.
- phenylthiourea — a crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 6 H 5 NHCSNH 2 , that is either tasteless or bitter, depending upon the heredity of the taster, and is used in medical genetics and as a diagnostic.
- phosphorolysis — any reaction where chemical bonds are broken down by phosphoric acid or phosphate
- phosphorolytic — of or relating to phosphorolysis
- photocatalysis — the acceleration or retardation of the reaction rate in chemical reactions by light.
- photocatalytic — the acceleration or retardation of the reaction rate in chemical reactions by light.
- photolytically — in a photolytic manner, by photolytic means
- phthalocyanine — Also called metal-free phthalocyanine. a blue-green pigment, C 3 2 H 1 8 N 8 , derived from phthalic anhydride.
- phyllosilicate — any silicate mineral having the tetrahedral silicate groups linked in sheets, each group containing four oxygen atoms, three of which are shared with other groups so that the ratio of silicon atoms to oxygen atoms is two to five.
- phytosociology — the branch of ecology dealing with the origin, composition, structure, and classification of plant communities.
- pleurapophysis — one of the lateral processes of a vertebra forming the ribs
- polyphonically — consisting of many voices or sounds.
- polyphosphoric — as in polyphosphoric acid, any oxyacid of pentavalent phosphorus
- polysaccharide — a carbohydrate, as starch, inulin, or cellulose, containing more than three monosaccharide units per molecule, the units being attached to each other in the manner of acetals, and therefore capable of hydrolysis by acids or enzymes to monosaccharides.
- polysynthesism — the synthesis of various elements.
- primary phloem — phloem derived directly from the growth of an apical meristem.
- primary school — a school usually covering the first three or four years of elementary school and sometimes kindergarten.
- prosthetically — a device, either external or implanted, that substitutes for or supplements a missing or defective part of the body.
- psephoanalysis — the statistical and sociological analysis of election trends and results
- psychoanalysis — a systematic structure of theories concerning the relation of conscious and unconscious psychological processes.
- psychoanalytic — a systematic structure of theories concerning the relation of conscious and unconscious psychological processes.
- psychochemical — pertaining to chemicals or drugs that affect the mind or behavior.
- psychogalvanic — pertaining to or involving electric changes in the body resulting from reactions to mental or emotional stimuli.
- psychophysical — the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and resulting sensations and mental states.
- psychosocially — from a psychosocial point of view
- pterylographic — relating to pterylography
- public holiday — national day off work
- pyelonephritic — of or relating to an inflammation of the pelvis and renal parenchyma
- pyelonephritis — inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis, caused by a bacterial infection.