14-letter words containing p, e
- alpha centauri — a binary star, the brightest star in the constellation Centaurus: magnitude, -0.27: it is the nearest of the stars that are visible to the naked eye, except for the sun
- alpha particle — a helium-4 nucleus, containing two neutrons and two protons, emitted during some radioactive transformations
- alpha receptor — a receptor, found on the surface of some cells of the sympathetic nervous system, that is stimulated by adrenergic substances resulting in constriction of blood vessels and contraction of most smooth muscle
- alpha-carotene — a common form of carotene found in certain vegetables and fruit
- alpha-receptor — a site on a cell that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls vasoconstriction, intestinal relaxation, pupil dilation, and other physiological processes.
- alphabetically — (manner) In an alphabetical manner.
- alphanumerical — alphanumeric; characterized by having letters and numerals
- alpine bistort — Also called snakeweed. a European plant, Polygonum bistorta, of the buckwheat family, having a twisted root, which is sometimes used as an astringent.
- alpine currant — an ornamental shrub, Ribes alpinum, of Europe, having greenish-yellow flowers and scarlet fruit.
- alpine glacier — a glacier that descends from a high valley
- alto saxophone — the third highest member of the saxophone family
- alveolopalatal — articulated with the blade or front of the tongue approaching or touching the front of the hard palate near its junction with the alveolar ridge; having a primary palatal articulation and a secondary alveolar articulation.
- american party — an ignorant or totally uninformed person; ignoramus.
- aminopeptidase — an enzyme produced by the glands of the small intestine
- aminophenazone — a crystalline compound used to reduce pain and fever. Formula: C13H17N3O
- amphiarthroses — a joint permitting only slight motion, as that between the vertebrae.
- amphibiousness — The state or quality of being amphibious.
- amphiprostyles — Plural form of amphiprostyle.
- amphisbaenians — Plural form of amphisbaenian.
- amphotericin b — an antibiotic compound, C46H73NO20, used in treating certain diseases caused by parasitic fungi, such as systemic candidiasis
- amplexifoliate — having amplexicaul leaves.
- amusement park — An amusement park is the same as a funfair.
- anaglyphoscope — a pair of spectacles for viewing an anaglyph.
- anamorphoscope — an optical device, such as a cylindrical lens, for correcting an image that has been distorted by anamorphosis
- andhra pradesh — a state of SE India, on the Bay of Bengal: formed in 1953 from parts of Tamil Nadu (then called Madras) and Hyderabad states. Capital: Hyderabad. Pop: 75 727 541 (2001). Area: about 275 068 sq km (106 204 sq miles)
- andrew project — (project) A distributed system project for support of educational and research computing at Carnegie Mellon University, named after Andrew Carnegie, an American philanthropist who provided money to establish CMU. See also Andrew File System, Andrew Message System, Andrew Toolkit, class.
- androcephalous — having a human head
- angle of pitch — the acute angle between the longitudinal axis of an aircraft or spacecraft and the direction of the wind relative to the vehicle.
- anteroparietal — situated in a forward part or on the wall of an organ or cavity.
- anthropoid ape — any primate of the family Pongidae, having no tail, elongated arms, and a highly developed brain. The group includes gibbons, orang-utans, chimpanzees, and gorillas
- anthropometric — the measurement of the size and proportions of the human body.
- anthroposphere — noosphere.
- anti-apartheid — opposed to apartheid
- anti-corporate — of, for, or belonging to a corporation or corporations: a corporate executive; She considers the new federal subsidy just corporate welfare.
- anticensorship — opposed to a policy or programme of censoring
- anticipatively — In an anticipative manner; expectantly.
- antidepressant — An antidepressant is a drug which is used to treat people who are suffering from depression.
- antidepression — alleviating or preventing depression
- antihemophilic — That counteracts bleeding in hemophiliacs.
- antilymphocyte — (immunology, of an antibody) That acts against lymphocytes.
- antineoplastic — acting against tumours
- antipathetical — Antipathetic, with antipathy, without caring.
- antiperistasis — a real or imagined process in which one part increases the force of an opposing part
- antiperspirant — an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce or prevent perspiration
- antirepublican — opposed to the principles or practice of republicanism
- antiseparatist — a person who opposes separatism
- antiseptically — with the aid of antiseptics.
- aperture ratio — relative aperture.
- apheliotropism — a tendency of certain plants to turn away from the sun; negative heliotropism
- aphthous fever — foot-and-mouth disease.