10-letter words containing p, y, o, s
- hypsophyll — a leaf located beneath a spore-bearing leaf
- imposingly — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- impossibly — not possible; unable to be, exist, happen, etc.
- isocephaly — (of a composition) having the heads of all figures on approximately the same level.
- isopycnals — Plural form of isopycnal.
- jockeyship — the art or skill of a jockey
- karyoplasm — nucleoplasm.
- karyotypes — Plural form of karyotype.
- kymographs — Plural form of kymograph.
- lay person — a person who is not a member of the clergy; one of the laity.
- lithophysa — a cavity or hollow found in volcanic rocks, caused by expanding gas
- lopsidedly — In a lopsided manner.
- lyophilise — Alternative spelling of lyophilize.
- mastopathy — any disease of the breast.
- mesomorphy — pertaining to or having a muscular or sturdy body build characterized by the relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic mesoderm (contrasted with ectomorphic, endomorphic).
- mesophylls — Plural form of mesophyll.
- mesophytes — Plural form of mesophyte.
- mesophytic — Relating to a mesophyte.
- micropyles — Plural form of micropyle.
- microscopy — the use of the microscope.
- monospermy — the fertilization of an ovum by only one spermatozoon.
- 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.
- myopathies — Plural form of myopathy.
- myrioscope — a form of kaleidoscope
- mysophilia — a pathological attraction to dirt or filth.
- mysophobia — a dread of dirt or filth.
- mysophobic — a dread of dirt or filth.
- narcolepsy — a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
- necroscopy — necropsy.
- 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
- oligopsony — the market condition that exists when there are few buyers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors.
- opposingly — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- oppositely — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
- osteopathy — a therapeutic system originally based upon the premise that manipulation of the muscles and bones to promote structural integrity could restore or preserve health: current osteopathic physicians use the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques of conventional medicine as well as manipulative measures.
- osteophyte — a small osseous excrescence or outgrowth on bone.
- oversimply — in an oversimple manner
- oversupply — an excessive supply.
- oyster cap — an edible, brownish-gray to white mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, that grows in clusters on fallen trees and their stumps.
- paronymous — containing the same root or stem, as the words wise and wisdom.
- paroxysmal — any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage.
- paroxysmic — any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage.
- passionary — passional (def 3).
- pastorally — having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics generally attributed to rural areas: pastoral scenery; the pastoral life.
- pastrycook — a person who makes pastry or pastries
- pelycosaur — any of a group of large primitive reptiles belonging to the extinct order Pelycosauria, abundant in North America and Europe during the Permian Period, often having a tall spinal sail.
- penny post — (formerly) any of various postal systems delivering mail for a penny a letter.
- pensionary — a pensioner.
- peptolysis — causing the hydrolysis of peptides.
- percursory — passing through rapidly; cursory