10-letter words containing p, a, t, h, o
- hypothecal — (microbiology, planktology) Of or pertaining to the hypotheca, the lower half of the shell of certain types of plankton.
- hypothenar — the fleshly prominence on the palm at the base of the little finger.
- hypothymia — a state of depression
- idiopathic — of unknown cause, as a disease.
- italophile — a person who admires Italian customs, traditions, etc.
- l'hospital — Guillaume François Antoine de [gee-yohm frahn-swa ahn-twan duh] /giˈyoʊm frɑ̃ˈswa ɑ̃ˈtwan də/ (Show IPA), 1661–1704, French mathematician.
- leucopathy — (dated) albinism.
- leukopathy — (pathology) depigmentation of the skin.
- lithograph — a print produced by lithography.
- lithophane — a transparency made of thin porcelain or bone china having an intaglio design.
- lithophysa — a cavity or hollow found in volcanic rocks, caused by expanding gas
- macrophyte — a plant, especially a marine plant, large enough to be visible to the naked eye.
- mastopathy — any disease of the breast.
- mazopathia — any disease of the placenta.
- metaphoric — 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).
- methyldopa — a white powder, C 1 0 H 1 3 NO 4 , used in the treatment of hypertension.
- morphactin — any of various synthetic compounds, derived from fluorine and carboxylic acid, that regulate the growth and development of plants.
- mouth harp — harmonica (def 1).
- mouthparts — Plural form of mouthpart.
- myelopathy — any disorder of the spinal cord or of bone marrow.
- myoatrophy — atrophy of muscle.
- myopathies — Plural form of myopathy.
- myotherapy — A form of manual medicine focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain.
- mythopoeia — a mythopoeic act, circumstance, characteristic, etc.
- naturopath — a system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.
- nautophone — an electrically operated horn for giving fog warnings.
- neuropathy — any diseased condition of the nervous system.
- noctograph — a frame used to aid the blind in writing.
- north cape — a point of land on an island at the N tip of Norway: the northernmost point of Europe.
- nostopathy — a fear of returning home, often observed in those who have been in institutions such as prison or hospital for a long time
- not a hope — used ironically to express little confidence that expectations will be fulfilled
- notaphilic — of or pertaining to notaphily
- on the pad — a cushionlike mass of soft material used for comfort, protection, or stuffing.
- ophiolater — a person who worships snakes
- ophiolatry — the worship of snakes.
- ophthalmia — inflammation of the eye, especially of its membranes or external structures.
- ophthalmic — of or relating to the eye; ocular.
- ophthalmo- — indicating the eye or the eyeball
- opotherapy — organotherapy.
- optophobia — The fear of opening one's eyes.
- orthograph — An orthographic projection.
- orthopnoea — difficult or painful breathing except in an erect sitting or standing position.
- orthopraxy — correctness or orthodoxy of action or practice.
- orthoptera — Any of very many four-winged insects, of the order Orthoptera, such as grasshoppers, crickets and locusts.
- osteopathy — a therapeutic system originally based upon the premise that manipulation of the muscles and bones to promote structural integrity could restore or preserve health: current osteopathic physicians use the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques of conventional medicine as well as manipulative measures.
- palaeolith — a stone tool dating to the Palaeolithic
- pansophist — someone with universal knowledge
- pantheonic — a domed circular temple at Rome, erected a.d. 120–124 by Hadrian, used as a church since a.d.
- pantograph — Also, pantagraph. an instrument for the mechanical copying of plans, diagrams, etc., on any desired scale.
- pantophagy — the consumption of all types of food