12-letter words containing o, r, e, h, a
- melanophores — Plural form of melanophore.
- memory smash — (jargon) A Xerox PARC term for writing to the location addressed by a dangling pointer.
- memphremagog — Lake, a lake on the boundary between the U.S. and Canada, between N Vermont and S Quebec. 30 miles (48 km) long.
- metachronism — An error in chronological ordering in which a character or an event is placed at too late a time.
- metachronous — Medicine/Medical. occurring at a different time than a similar event: metachronous tumors.
- metallograph — a microscope for observing the microstructure of metals.
- metamorphism — Geology. a change in the structure or constitution of a rock due to natural agencies, as pressure and heat, especially when the rock becomes harder and more completely crystalline.
- metamorphist — a member of a group of 16th century Christians who believed that the humanly body of Jesus Christ metamorphosed into God during the Ascension
- metamorphize — (transitive) To transform or change; metamorphose.
- metamorphose — to change the form or nature of; transform.
- metamorphous — metamorphic.
- metaphorical — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metathoracic — Of or pertaining to the metathorax.
- meteorograph — an instrument for automatically recording various meteorological conditions, as barometric pressure and temperature, at the same time.
- methanometer — an instrument that measures the concentration of methane in the air of mines
- method actor — actor who follows the Method
- methotrexate — a toxic folic acid analogue, C 2 0 H 2 2 N 8 O 5 , that inhibits cellular reproduction, used primarily in the treatment of psoriasis and certain cancers and as an immunosuppressive agent.
- metrorrhagia — nonmenstrual discharge of blood from the uterus; uterine hemorrhage.
- michel baron — Michel [mee-shel] /miˈʃɛl/ (Show IPA), (Michel Boyron) 1653–1729, French actor.
- microcephaly — having a head with a small braincase.
- mimeographed — Simple past tense and past participle of mimeograph.
- misanthropes — Plural form of misanthrope.
- misbehaviour — (British) alternative spelling of misbehavior.
- mob hysteria — the heightened and extreme emotions that can be experienced by people in a large crowd
- mohenjo-daro — an archaeological site in Pakistan, near the Indus River: six successive ancient cities were built here.
- mole-catcher — someone or something who catches, traps, or kills moles
- moneychanger — a person whose business is the exchange of currency, usually of different countries, at a fixed or official rate.
- monohydrates — Plural form of monohydrate.
- monotrichate — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- mother craft — a spaceship providing facilities and supplies for a number of smaller craft, or for astronauts
- mother earth — the earth regarded as the source of all animate and inanimate things.
- mother image — a person substituted in one's mind for one's mother and often the object of emotions felt toward the mother
- mother's day — a day, usually the second Sunday in May, set aside in honor of mothers.
- mother-naked — stark naked; as naked as when born.
- motherboards — Plural form of motherboard.
- myrmecophage — (biology) Anteaters, and other animals chiefly feeding on ants.
- myrmecophagy — Ant-eating.
- mythographer — a person who collects or records myths in writing.
- narcotherapy — an infrequently used method of treating mental disorders by intravenous injection of barbiturates.
- nasotracheal — (anatomy) Of or relating to the nose and trachea.
- necrographer — a person who writes obituaries
- necrophagous — That eats dead or decaying animal flesh.
- necrophiliac — an erotic attraction to corpses.
- neoanthropic — neanthropic.
- nephrography — Diagnostic imaging of the kidneys.
- nephropathic — characterized by or relating to nephropathy
- neurohumoral — of or pertaining to a neurohumour
- neuronopathy — A form of polyneuropathy caused by destruction of neurons.
- neuropathies — Plural form of neuropathy.
- neuropathist — a specialist in treating diseases of the nervous system; a neurologist