12-letter words containing o, c, y
- macroeconomy — A large-scale economic system.
- macrophysics — the branch of physics that deals with physical objects large enough to be observed and treated directly.
- mary of teck — Mary (def 4).
- mass society — a society whose members are characterized by having segmentalized, impersonal relations, a high degree of physical and social mobility, a spectator relation to events, and a pronounced tendency to conform to external popular norms.
- mastocytosis — an overproduction of mast cells in body tissues.
- maxillectomy — Surgical removal of the maxilla.
- memory stick — computing: flashcard, dongle
- memory trace — engram.
- mendaciously — In a lying or deceitful manner.
- meniscectomy — the surgical excision of a meniscus, as of the knee joint.
- mercy stroke — coup de grâce.
- mesocyclones — Plural form of mesocyclone.
- meteorically — of, relating to, or consisting of meteors.
- methodically — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- methoxychlor — a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 1 6 H 1 5 Cl 3 O 2 , used as an insecticide.
- meticulosity — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- meticulously — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- mexican onyx — a translucent, banded variety of calcite, used for ornamental and decorative pieces.
- mickey mouse — trite and commercially slick in character; corny: mickey mouse music.
- microanalyst — One who carries out microanalysis.
- microanatomy — the branch of anatomy dealing with microscopic structures (distinguished from gross anatomy).
- microbiology — study of microorganisms
- microbrewery — a brewery producing less than 15,000 barrels per year and usually concentrating on exotic or high quality beer.
- microcentury — One CS professor used to characterise the standard length of his lectures as a microcentury - that is, about 52.6 minutes (see also attoparsec, nanoacre, and especially microfortnight).
- microcephaly — having a head with a small braincase.
- microcopying — the act of copying onto microfilm
- microcrystal — a microscopic crystal.
- microecology — the ecology of a microhabitat.
- microgravity — a condition, especially in space orbit, where the force of gravity is so weak that weightlessness results.
- micropayment — A very small payment made each time a user accesses an Internet page or service.
- microphysics — the branch of physics dealing with physical objects that are not large enough to be observed and treated directly, as elementary particles, atoms, and molecules.
- microsurgery — any of various surgical procedures performed under magnification and with small specialized instruments, permitting very delicate operations, as the reconnection of severed blood vessels and nerves.
- microsystems — Plural form of microsystem.
- microtonally — In a microtonal manner.
- miraculously — In a miraculous manner.
- misogynistic — reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, mistrust, or mistreatment of women.
- mitogenicity — Quality or degree of being mitogenic.
- mnemonically — assisting or intended to assist the memory.
- mockumentary — a movie or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary.
- modificatory — modifying.
- molecularity — the number of molecules or atoms that participate in an elementary process.
- mollycoddled — Simple past tense and past participle of mollycoddle.
- mollycoddler — One who mollycoddles.
- mollycoddles — Plural form of mollycoddle.
- monastically — In a monastic manner.
- money cowrie — the highly polished, usually brightly colored shell of a marine gastropod of the genus Cypraea, as that of C. moneta (money cowrie) used as money in certain parts of Asia and Africa, or that of C. tigris, used for ornament.
- moneychanger — a person whose business is the exchange of currency, usually of different countries, at a fixed or official rate.
- monkey block — Nautical. a single block that swivels.
- monkey climb — a wrestling throw in which a contestant seizes his or her opponent's arms or neck, places his feet on the opponent's stomach, and falls backwards, straightening the legs and throwing the opponent over his or her head
- monkeywrench — Alternative form of monkey wrench.