12-letter words containing o, r, c, i, n
- monotrichate — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- monotrichous — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- monte cristo — a sandwich containing slices of ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese, dipped in beaten egg and fried until brown.
- moonstricken — Moonstruck.
- mooring rack — a row of piles, connected at the tops, to which ships or boats can be moored.
- morning coat — a man's cutaway for wear as part of morning dress.
- morris dance — a rural folk dance of north English origin, performed in costume traditionally by men who originally represented characters of the Robin Hood legend, especially in May Day festivities.
- motor racing — sport: competing in fast cars
- motorcycling — Present participle of motorcycle.
- mucoproteins — Plural form of mucoprotein.
- mycoproteins — Plural form of mycoprotein.
- myringoscope — an instrument for examining the eardrum
- nanoparticle — a microscopic particle of matter that is measured on the nanoscale, usually one that measures less than 100 nanometers.
- narcological — Relating to narcology.
- narcotically — In a narcotic manner.
- narcotraffic — Traffic in narcotics.
- nasolacrimal — of or relating to the lacrimal structures and the nose.
- naturopathic — (alternative medicine) Of or pertaining to naturopathy or to naturopaths.
- necrological — a list of persons who have died within a certain time.
- necromimesis — a pathological state in which a person believes himself or herself to be dead.
- necrophiliac — an erotic attraction to corpses.
- necrophilism — necrophilia.
- necrophilous — displaying a preference for dead tissue, esp of certain bacteria and insects
- necropolises — Plural form of necropolis.
- neoanthropic — neanthropic.
- neorealistic — Of or pertaining to neorealism.
- nephropathic — characterized by or relating to nephropathy
- neurectomies — Plural form of neurectomy.
- neurochemist — A researcher or other professional in the field of neurochemistry.
- neurogenetic — (medicine) Of or pertaining to neurogenetics, the study of the genetic basis of nerve and brain function.
- neuroleptics — Plural form of neuroleptic.
- neurological — the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- neuroscience — the field of study encompassing the various scientific disciplines dealing with the structure, development, function, chemistry, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system.
- neurotically — of, relating to, or characteristic of neurosis.
- neurotrophic — of or relating to the effect of nerves on the nutritive processes.
- neurotypical — relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.
- neutrophilic — (of a cell or its contents) readily stained only by neutral dyes.
- neutrosophic — Neutrosophy
- nitric oxide — a colorless, slightly water-soluble gas, NO, formed by the action of dilute nitric acid on copper, and by the direct combination of atmospheric oxygen and nitrogen at the high temperatures of an electric arc: an intermediate in the manufacture of nitric acid.
- nitroscanate — The ether analogue of amoscanate, used in veterinary medicine as an anthelmintic.
- nitrous acid — an acid, HNO 2 , known only in solution.
- nocireceptor — a receptor sensitive to pain
- nocturnality — of or relating to the night (opposed to diurnal).
- noise factor — the ratio of the noise output of an ideal device to the noise output of the unit being tested.
- non-achiever — a person who consistently fails to achieve, esp academically
- non-aromatic — having an aroma; fragrant or sweet-scented; odoriferous.
- non-atrophic — Also, atrophia [uh-troh-fee-uh] /əˈtroʊ fi ə/ (Show IPA). Pathology. a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.
- non-clerical — of, pertaining to, appropriate for, or assigned to an office clerk or clerks: a clerical job.
- non-coercion — the act of coercing; use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance.