13-letter words containing p, h, o, t, l, y
- lymphopoietin — (protein) A cytokine protein that has a function in T cell maturation.
- lymphotrophic — carrying nutrients from the lymph to the tissues.
- metallography — the study of the structure of metals and alloys by means of microscopy.
- methylpropane — (organic compound) isobutane.
- methylpropene — (organic compound) IUPAC name for isobutylene.
- molly pitcher — Molly (Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley) 1754–1832, American Revolutionary heroine.
- openheartedly — Alt form open-heartedly.
- openmouthedly — in a manner filled with amazement and wonder
- ophthalmology — the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.
- orthoepically — In terms of correct pronunciation.
- paleethnology — (formerly) the branch of ethnology concerned with the earliest or most primitive human societies.
- petrophysical — relating to the analysis of the constitution and characteristics of rocks
- phenomenality — highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
- phosphorylate — to introduce the phosphoryl group into (an organic compound).
- photo gallery — display of collected photographs
- photo-biology — the study of the effects of light on biological systems.
- phyllogenetic — of or relating to the development of leaves.
- physoclistous — having the air bladder closed off from the mouth.
- phytochemical — Also called phytonutrient. any of various bioactive chemical compounds found in plants, as antioxidants, considered to be beneficial to human health.
- phytoplankter — a minute organism which constitutes part of phytoplankton
- phytoplankton — the aggregate of plants and plantlike organisms in plankton.
- plain yoghurt — natural yoghurt, without added flavouring
- play hob with — to make trouble for; interfere with and make disordered
- play the fool — behave in a silly way
- plethysmogram — the recording of a plethysmograph.
- plymouth rock — a rock at Plymouth, Massachusetts, on which the Pilgrims who sailed on the Mayflower are said to have stepped ashore when they landed in America in 1620.
- polyarthritis — arthritis occurring in more than one joint.
- polychotomous — divided into multiple parts
- polychromatic — having or exhibiting a variety of colors.
- polycythaemia — an abnormal condition of the blood characterized by an increase in the number of red blood cells. It can occur as a primary disease of unknown cause (polycythaemia vera or erythraemia) or in association with respiratory or circulatory diseases
- polysynthetic — (of a language) characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of affixes to express syntactic relationships and meanings. Many American Indian languages are polysynthetic. Compare analytic (def 3), synthetic (def 3).
- polytechnical — relating to a technical school
- polythalamous — having multiple chambers
- polythene bag — a bag made of polythene, esp one used to store or protect food or household articles
- prohibitively — serving or tending to prohibit or forbid something.
- prophetically — of or relating to a prophet: prophetic inspiration.
- psychoanalyst — a person trained to practice psychoanalysis.
- psychotically — Psychiatry. characterized by or afflicted with psychosis. Synonyms: (in nontechnical usage) insane, psychopathic, lunatic, mentally ill; mad, disturbed, deranged, demented, non compos mentis. Antonyms: sane; compos mentis, clearheaded, lucid.
- pterylography — the description of the feather arrangement on birds
- pyrheliometer — an instrument for measuring the total intensity of the sun's energy radiation.
- pyrotechnical — of or relating to pyrotechnics.
- rotary plough — an implement with a series of blades mounted on a power-driven shaft, used to break up soil or weeds
- sclerotherapy — Medicine/Medical. a treatment for varicose veins in which blood flow is diverted and the veins collapsed by injection of a hardening solution, also used cosmetically in spider veins to eliminate discoloration.
- shetland pony — one of a breed of small but sturdy, rough-coated ponies, raised originally in the Shetland Islands.
- sophistically — of the nature of sophistry; fallacious.
- speleotherapy — a form of treatment for asthma sufferers that takes place in clinics in disused mines, in which the air is free of pollen, dust mites, and the other irritants that provoke an allergic reaction; used to reduce the risk of heart disease
- stenophyllous — having narrow leaves.
- sympatholytic — opposing the effects of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
- synophthalmia — cyclopia.
- syphilization — the act of syphilizing