10-letter words containing m, y, c, i
- cosmic ray — a radiation of high penetrating power that originates in outer space and consists partly of high-energy atomic nuclei.
- cosmically — of or relating to the cosmos: cosmic laws.
- cotyliform — shaped like a cup
- craniotomy — any surgical incision into the skull, esp to expose the brain for neurosurgery
- criminally — In a criminal manner.
- cryometric — of or relating to cryometry
- cyathiform — shaped like a drinking glass or cup, with a wider upper section
- cybercrime — the illegal use of computers and the internet
- cyclic amp — cyclic adenosine monophosphate: a constituent of biological cells, responsible for triggering processes that are dependent on hormones
- cyclic gmp — a cyclic anhydride of guanosine monophosphate formed from guanosine triphosphate by the action of guanylate cyclase: in cellular metabolism, it acts as a second messenger associated with increased cell division and growth.
- cyclomatic — (mathematics) Used to describe the number of edges that must be removed from a graph to ensure that no graph cycle remains; equal to the number of edges, minus the number of nodes plus one.
- cycloramic — a pictorial representation, in perspective, of a landscape, battle, etc., on the inner wall of a cylindrical room or hall, viewed by spectators occupying a position in the center.
- cyclotomic — relating to the mathematical problem of dividing a circle into a given number of equal segments
- cymotrichy — the state of having wavy hair
- cysteamine — a drug used to treat cystine excretion or radiation sickness
- cytometric — of or relating to cytometry
- daunomycin — an anthracycline drug that is used as a medication in the treatment of some forms of cancer
- decay time — the time required for a collection of atoms of a particular radionuclide to decay to a fraction of the initial number equal to 1/e, where e = 2.7182818 …, used as the base of natural logarithms.
- dichromacy — The quality of having two independent channels for conveying color information in the eye.
- dichromasy — Alternative spelling of dichromacy.
- dictyosome — a Golgi body, esp in a plant cell
- discectomy — Surgical removal of the whole or a part of an intervertebral disc.
- diseconomy — a lack of economy.
- docimology — the theory of the art of testing, as in assaying metallic ores
- dynamicist — a person who investigates and researches dynamics
- dynamicity — The condition of being dynamic.
- dyrrachium — a port in W Albania, on the Adriatic. Pop: 86 900 (1991 est)
- dyschromia — Abnormal alteration of the color of the skin or nails.
- dysmorphic — relating to or resulting in misshapenness of parts of the body
- dysthymiac — a person who is affected with dysthymia
- ecchymosis — a discoloration due to extravasation of blood, as in a bruise.
- ecchymotic — a discoloration due to extravasation of blood, as in a bruise.
- economicly — (nonstandard) alternative spelling of economically.
- effeminacy — the state or quality of being effeminate.
- embryulcia — the act of forcibly removing a fetus
- emetically — As an emetic; so as to induce vomiting.
- emphysemic — Relating to emphysema.
- endemicity — The quality of being endemic.
- enthymemic — Of or pertaining to enthymeme.
- eponychium — (anatomy) cuticle (thickened layer of skin on fingernails and toenails).
- eurhythmic — Harmonious.
- eurythmics — A rhythmic interpretation of music with graceful, free-style dance movements.
- family car — a car suitable for a family
- fasciotomy — (surgery) The cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle).
- filmically — (nonstandard) in a filmic manner.
- fosfomycin — A broad-spectrum antibiotic, 3-methyloxiran-2-ylphosphonic acid, obtained from certain Streptomyces bacteria.
- gimmickery — the use of gimmicks.
- gnomically — In a gnomic manner. (In a way apparently clear and simple, but eventually difficult to understand).
- gymnastics — (used with a plural verb) gymnastic exercises.
- haemolytic — of or relating to the disintegration of red blood cells