12-letter words containing p, o, r, l, y
- fluorography — photofluorography.
- formyl group — the univalent group HCO–, derived from formic acid.
- fosbury flop — a modern high-jumping technique whereby the jumper clears the bar headfirst and backwards
- fuel poverty — the state of being unable to afford to heat one's home adequately
- galley proof — a proof, originally one set from type in a galley, taken before the material has been made up into pages and usually printed as a single column of type with wide margins for marking corrections.
- gastroplasty — any plastic surgery on the stomach.
- glossography — a glossator.
- glycerolipid — (organic chemistry) Any lipid based on glycerol.
- glycoprotein — any of a group of complex proteins, as mucin, containing a carbohydrate combined with a simple protein.
- glyphography — a plate-making process in which an electrotype is made from an engraved copper plate
- glyptography — the description or study of engraved gems or other stones.
- gold therapy — administration of gold salts as a treatment for disease, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
- golden syrup — treacle (def 2b).
- heliotherapy — treatment of disease by means of sunlight.
- hernioplasty — an operation for the repair of a hernia.
- heteroplasty — the repair of lesions with tissue from another individual or species.
- heteroploidy — (genetics) The state of being heteroploid.
- hieroglyphic — Also, hieroglyphical. designating or pertaining to a pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians, in which many of the symbols are conventionalized, recognizable pictures of the things represented.
- high polymer — a polymer composed of a large number of monomers.
- holy picture — a picture of a person or thing that is of religious importance
- horseplayers — Plural form of horseplayer.
- hydrocephaly — an accumulation of serous fluid within the cranium, especially in infancy, due to obstruction of the movement of cerebrospinal fluid, often causing great enlargement of the head; water on the brain.
- hydrophilite — a white mineral consisting of potassium and calcium
- hydrophilous — pollinated by the agency of water.
- hydroplaning — a seaplane.
- hydrosalpinx — A distally blocked Fallopian tube filled with serous or clear fluid.
- hygrophilous — a plant that thrives in wet or very moist ground.
- hylomorphism — the theory that every physical object is composed of two principles, an unchanging prime matter and a form deprived of actuality with every substantial change of the object.
- hyper-social — relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.
- hyperarousal — A state of heightened psychological and physiological tension resulting in reduced pain tolerance, anxiety, excessive response to sensory stimulation, insomnia, and fatigue.
- hyperbolical — having the nature of hyperbole; exaggerated.
- hyperbolised — to use hyperbole; exaggerate.
- hyperbolized — Simple past tense and past participle of hyperbolize.
- hyperboloids — Plural form of hyperboloid.
- hypercomplex — (mathematics) Describing any of several types of higher-dimensional numbers having some characteristics of complex numbers.
- hyperflexion — Anatomy. the act of bending a limb. the position that a limb assumes when it is bent.
- hyperlogical — reasoning in accordance with the principles of logic, as a person or the mind: logical thinking.
- hyperosmolar — Of, pertaining to, or as a result of hyperosmolarity.
- hypervolemia — (medicine) An abnormal increase in the volume of blood circulating through the body.
- hypoallergic — Hypoallergenic.
- hypochloride — Misspelling of hypochlorite.
- hypochlorite — a salt or ester of hypochlorous acid.
- hypochlorous — of or derived from hypochlorous acid.
- hypocritical — of the nature of hypocrisy, or pretense of having virtues, beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually possess: The parent who has a “do what I say and not what I do” attitude can appear hypocritical to a child.
- hypoplastron — the third lateral plate in the plastron of turtles
- impersonally — In an impersonal manner.
- imperviously — In an impervious manner; impenetrably; impermeably.
- incomparably — beyond comparison; matchless or unequaled: incomparable beauty.
- irreprovably — in an irreprovable manner
- jeopardously — with risk or peril