12-letter words containing m, o, p, a
- spermatocide — spermicide.
- spermatocyte — a male germ cell (primary spermatocyte) that gives rise by meiosis to a pair of haploid cells (secondary spermatocytes) that give rise in turn to spermatids.
- spermatozoid — a motile male gamete produced in an antheridium.
- spermatozoon — one of the minute, usually actively motile gametes in semen, which serve to fertilize the ovum; a mature male reproductive cell.
- sphygmograph — an instrument for recording the rapidity, strength, and uniformity of the arterial pulse.
- splenomegaly — enlargement of the spleen.
- sporangiolum — a small sporangium
- stapedectomy — a microsurgical procedure to relieve deafness by replacing the stapes of the ear with a prosthetic device.
- stomach pump — a suction pump for removing the contents of the stomach, used especially in cases of poisoning.
- stop payment — an order by the drawer of a check to his or her bank not to pay a specified check.
- sulphonamide — any of a class of organic compounds that are amides of sulphonic acids containing the group –SO2NH2 or a group derived from this. An important class of sulphonamides are the sulfa drugs
- superstardom — a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.
- swamp locust — water locust.
- swamp mallow — a rose mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos.
- sycophantism — a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
- symptomatize — symptomize.
- synaptosomal — pertaining to a synaptosome
- tamper-proof — resistant to interference, alteration
- tampico hemp — a stiff fiber obtained from the leaves of various species of Agave, as A. falcata or A. sisalana.
- temporaneous — lasting a short while
- temptational — the act of tempting; enticement or allurement.
- tetramorphic — (in art) of or related to a composite representation of the four evangelists' symbols
- thermography — a technique for imitating an embossed appearance, as on business cards, stationery, or the like, by dusting printed areas with a powder that adheres only to the wet ink, and fusing the ink and powder to the paper by heat.
- thomas paine — Albert Bigelow [big-uh-loh] /ˈbɪg əˌloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
- to jump bail — If a prisoner jumps bail, he or she does not come back for his or her trial after being released on bail.
- tomato aspic — aspic1 (def 2).
- tomato paste — a soft, smooth substance made from crushed tomatoes, used in cooking
- tomato puree — liquidized tomatoes
- transumption — an act of metaphorical transference
- typhoid mary — Mary ("Typhoid Mary") 1869?–1938, U.S. cook, born in Ireland: known immune carrier of typhoid fever who infected many with the disease, institutionalized in 1914.
- ultracompact — extremely compact, esp of technology that is much smaller than a standard model
- uncomparable — capable of being compared; having features in common with something else to permit or suggest comparison: He considered the Roman and British empires to be comparable.
- uncompassion — a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
- uncomplacent — pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied: The voters are too complacent to change the government.
- uncomplicate — to make complex, intricate, involved, or difficult: His recovery from the operation was complicated by an allergic reaction.
- uncomposable — not fit for composition
- uncomputable — to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate: to compute the period of Jupiter's revolution.
- undiplomatic — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
- unemployable — unsuitable for employment; unable to find or keep a job.
- unimportance — a lack of importance
- unproclaimed — to announce or declare in an official or formal manner: to proclaim war.
- unprogrammed — a plan of action to accomplish a specified end: a school lunch program.
- up-and-comer — likely to succeed; bright and industrious: an up-and-coming young executive.
- williamsport — a city in central Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River.