11-letter words containing p, o, i, r
- metanephroi — Plural form of metanephros.
- metaphorist — a creator or user of metaphors
- metaphorize — To describe something using metaphors.
- metaprotein — a hydrolytic derivative of protein, insoluble in water but soluble in dilute acids or alkalis.
- metatrophic — requiring dead organic matter for food.
- micro-party — a small political party, esp one focusing on a single issue
- microampere — a unit of electric current, equal to one millionth of an ampere. Symbol: μA.
- microcephal — a person with microcephaly
- microfloppy — Alternative spelling of micro-floppy.
- micrographs — Plural form of micrograph.
- micrography — the description or delineation of microscopic objects.
- microphages — Plural form of microphage.
- microphones — Plural form of microphone.
- microphonic — of, relating to, or in the nature of a microphone.
- microphylls — Plural form of microphyll.
- microphytes — Plural form of microphyte.
- microporous — composed of or having extremely small pores.
- microscopes — Plural form of microscope.
- microscopic — so small as to be invisible or indistinct without the use of the microscope: microscopic organisms. Compare macroscopic.
- microsphere — a very small medical particle, containing a diagnostic or therapeutic agent, that is injected into the blood
- microspores — Plural form of microspore.
- midriff top — a woman's blouse that exposes her midriff
- mildewproof — able to withstand or repel the effect of mildew.
- milk powder — dry milk.
- mimeographs — Plural form of mimeograph.
- mimographer — a writer of mimes
- minor party — a political party with so little electoral strength that its chance of gaining control of the government is slight.
- minor piece — a bishop or knight.
- mirror carp — a variety of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, with reduced scales, giving a smooth shiny body surface
- mirrorscope — (dated) A slide projector.
- misanthrope — a comedy (1666) by Molière.
- misanthropy — hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind.
- misoprostol — A drug used for various purposes including the prevention of drug-induced gastric ulcers and the inducement of abortions, having the chemical formula C22H38O5.
- misreported — Simple past tense and past participle of misreport.
- mitropoulos — Dimitri [dih-mee-tree;; Greek th ee-mee-tree] /dɪˈmi tri;; Greek ðiˈmi tri/ (Show IPA), 1897–1960, Greek symphony orchestra conductor in the U.S.
- mixotrophic — relating to a combination of heterotrophic and autotrophic sustenance
- monitorship — (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
- monographic — a treatise on a particular subject, as a biographical study or study of the works of one artist.
- monomorphic — Biology. having only one form.
- monopolizer — to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
- montpellier — a department in S France. 2403 sq. mi. (6225 sq. km). Capital: Montpellier.
- moon pillar — a halo phenomenon in which a vertical streak of light appears above and below the moon, believed to be caused by the reflection of moonlight by ice crystals with vertical axes.
- mopani worm — an edible caterpillar that feeds on mopani leaves
- morphogenic — the development of structural features of an organism or part.
- morphologic — Of or pertaining to morphology; morphological.
- mother ship — a vessel or craft that services others operating far from a home port or center.
- motherships — Plural form of mothership.
- moving part — a part in a machine that has power to move
- mucoprotein — a protein that yields carbohydrates as well as amino acids on hydrolysis.
- multiparous — of or relating to a multipara.