10-letter words containing p, a, y
- lexigraphy — (uncountable) The representation of words in writing.
- lipography — unintentional omission in writing, as of a specific letter or syllable.
- lithophysa — a cavity or hollow found in volcanic rocks, caused by expanding gas
- logography — printing with logotypes.
- lygophilia — The love of darkness.
- lymphatics — Plural form of lymphatic.
- lymphedema — the accumulation of lymph in soft tissue with accompanying swelling, often of the extremities: sometimes caused by inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels.
- lymphodema — (pathology) A condition of fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
- lymphogram — A diagnostic image produced by lymphography.
- macrophyte — a plant, especially a marine plant, large enough to be visible to the naked eye.
- mapinguary — A legendary red-furred ground-dwelling sloth-like creature said to live in the Amazon rainforests of Brazil and Bolivia.
- mastopathy — any disease of the breast.
- match play — play in which the score is reckoned by counting the holes won by each side.
- medal play — play in which the score is reckoned by counting the strokes taken to complete the round.
- media hype — intensive or exaggerated publicity in the mass media
- metaphysic — metaphysics.
- metaphysis — (anatomy) The part of a long bone that grows during development.
- methyldopa — a white powder, C 1 0 H 1 3 NO 4 , used in the treatment of hypertension.
- micropylar — Of or pertaining to micropyles.
- mimography — the representation of sign language in writing
- mispayment — Incorrect payment.
- monography — A monograph.
- mp3 player — a digital media player, usually portable, that plays and stores files in the MP3 format.
- multiparty — of or relating to more than two political parties.
- mushy peas — dried peas that have been soaked, boiled and mashed - often eaten with fish and chips
- mycoplasma — any of numerous parasitic microorganisms of the class Mollicutes, comprising the smallest self-reproducing prokaryotes, lacking a true cell wall and able to survive without oxygen: a common cause of pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
- myelopathy — any disorder of the spinal cord or of bone marrow.
- myoatrophy — atrophy of muscle.
- myopathies — Plural form of myopathy.
- myopically — Very closely; as if suffering from myopia.
- myotherapy — A form of manual medicine focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain.
- mysophilia — a pathological attraction to dirt or filth.
- mysophobia — a dread of dirt or filth.
- mythopoeia — a mythopoeic act, circumstance, characteristic, etc.
- nappy rash — If a baby has nappy rash, the skin under its nappy is red and sore.
- naprapathy — a system or method of treating disease that employs no medications but uses manipulation of muscles, joints, ligaments, etc., to stimulate the natural healing process.
- narcolepsy — a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
- naya paisa — a former monetary unit of India and Bhutan, the 100th part of a rupee.
- necrophagy — The eating of dead or decaying animal flesh.
- neuropathy — any diseased condition of the nervous system.
- nomography — the art of or a treatise on drawing up laws.
- non parity — parity
- nonpayment — failure or neglect to pay: His property was confiscated for nonpayment of taxes.
- nonplaying — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
- nontypical — not typical; unusual
- nosography — the systematic description of diseases.
- nostopathy — a fear of returning home, often observed in those who have been in institutions such as prison or hospital for a long time
- nuptiality — The frequency or incidence of marriage within a population.
- nyctalopia — night blindness.
- nyctalopic — (medicine) Unable to see clearly in low light; night-blind; suffering from nyctalopia.