11-letter words containing m, y, c, o
- mycophagous — feeding on fungi.
- mycoplasmal — Of or pertaining to mycoplasma.
- mycoplasmas — Plural form of mycoplasma.
- mycoprotein — A food product derived from fungus, the basis of Quorn.
- mycorrhizae — Plural form of mycorrhiza.
- mycorrhizas — Plural form of mycorrhiza.
- mycotrophic — (of a plant) symbiotic with a fungus, esp a mycorrhizal fungus
- myelopathic — any disorder of the spinal cord or of bone marrow.
- myocarditis — inflammation of the myocardium.
- myoelectric — of or relating to electrical impulses, generated by muscles of the body, which may be amplified and used especially to control artificial limbs.
- myogenicity — originating in muscle, as an impulse or sensation.
- myonecrosis — Necrosis of muscle tissue.
- myosarcomas — Plural form of myosarcoma.
- myrmecology — the branch of entomology dealing with ants.
- mythomaniac — lying or exaggerating to an abnormal degree.
- mythopoetic — of or relating to the making of myths; causing, producing, or giving rise to myths.
- myxomycetes — Plural form of myxomycete.
- nematocysts — A specialized cell in the tentacles of a jellyfish or other coelenterate, containing a barbed or venomous coiled thread that can be projected in self-defense or to capture prey.
- nephrectomy — excision of a kidney.
- neurocytoma — A nervous system tumor primarily derived from nervous tissue, in contrast to the gliomas.
- new economy — the postindustrial world economy based on internet trading and advanced technology
- nomadically — of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads.
- nonmystical — not mystical
- nonrhythmic — Not having rhythm; irregular.
- nonsymbolic — not involving or using symbols
- nonsystemic — not systemic
- omnipotency — Omnipotence. (from 15th c.).
- oneiromancy — divination through dreams.
- onychectomy — The surgical removal of claws.
- onychomancy — a form of divination through use of the fingernails
- orchidotomy — incision of a testis.
- orchiectomy — excision of one or both testes; castration.
- osmotically — Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology. the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane. the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous partitions. Compare endosmosis, exosmosis.
- ovariectomy — the operation of removing one or both ovaries; oophorectomy.
- paramountcy — chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance.
- phlebectomy — the surgical excision of a vein or part of a vein
- photochromy — a former technique of color photography.
- phycomycete — any of various fungi that resemble algae, as downy mildew.
- phytochrome — a plant pigment that is associated with the absorption of light in the photoperiodic response and that may regulate various types of growth and development.
- plyometrics — a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted
- pneumectomy — pneumonectomy.
- policy term — The policy term is the lifetime of an insurance policy.
- policymaker — a person responsible for making policy, especially in government.
- polychasium — a form of cymose inflorescence in which each axis produces more than two lateral axes.
- polychotomy — the division of something into multiple parts
- polychroism — the ability of a crystal to absorb different wavelengths of light and thus to display multiple colours
- polychromic — having or exhibiting a variety of colors.
- polycrotism — a polycrotic condition
- polymorphic — polymorphism
- promiscuity — the state of being promiscuous.