14-letter words containing p, y, r, o, n
- erythropoietin — A hormone secreted by the kidneys that increases the rate of production of red blood cells in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues.
- ethylene group — the divalent group, -CH2CH2-, derived from ethylene
- extemporaneity — the quality of being extemporaneous
- eyebrow pencil — make-up for eyebrows
- flanders poppy — corn poppy.
- foreign policy — a policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives.
- founder's type — special type cast by a type founder for hand composition, as opposed to type cast in a mechanical composing machine
- galvanotherapy — treatment employing electric current.
- grand ole opry — a successful radio show from Nashville, Tenn., first broadcast on Nov. 28, 1925, noted for its playing of and continuing importance to country music.
- group dynamics — (used with a plural verb) the interactions that influence the attitudes and behavior of people when they are grouped with others through either choice or accidental circumstances.
- gynandromorphs — Plural form of gynandromorph.
- gynecomorphous — having the form, appearance, or attributes of a female.
- halfpennyworth — As much as could be bought for a halfpenny.
- hinoki cypress — an evergreen tree, Chamaecyparis obtusa, of Japan, having scalelike leaves and orange-brown cones, grown for timber and as an ornamental.
- horn of plenty — cornucopia.
- hydronephrosis — dilation of the branches and pelvic cavity of the kidney, caused by an accumulation of urine resulting from obstruction of normal outflow.
- hydronephrotic — of, relating to, or affected by hydronephrosis
- hydropneumatic — relating to both liquid and gas substances
- hydroponically — Using hydroponics.
- hydroxyproline — a nutritionally nonessential amino acid, C 5 H 9 NO 3 , found chiefly in collagen.
- hyper-rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- hyperconscious — acutely aware.
- hyperemotional — pertaining to or involving emotion or the emotions.
- hyperexcretion — excessive excretion
- hyperextension — the extension of a part of the body beyond normal limits.
- hyperinflation — extreme or excessive inflation.
- hyperlactation — the secretion or formation of milk.
- hypermodernism — a hypermodern approach or theory
- hypermodernist — a person who adheres to hypermodernism
- hypernephromas — Plural form of hypernephroma.
- hyperosteogeny — excessive bone development.
- hyperoxygenate — to treat, combine, or enrich with oxygen: to oxygenate the blood.
- hyperresonance — the state or quality of being resonant.
- hypersecretion — an excessive secretion.
- hypersomnolent — sleepy; drowsy.
- hypersonically — In a hypersonic way.
- hypertrophying — abnormal enlargement of a part or organ; excessive growth.
- hypnotherapist — A practitioner of hypnotherapy.
- hypoadrenalism — underactivity of the adrenal gland, as in Addison's disease.
- hypoallergenic — designed to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response, as by containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances: hypoallergenic cosmetics.
- hypochondriacs — Plural form of hypochondriac.
- hypomenorrhoea — an extremely light menstrual bleeding
- impressionably — In an impressionable manner.
- incorporeality — not corporeal or material; insubstantial.
- infant prodigy — an exceptionally talented child
- intrapulmonary — (anatomy) Within the material of the lungs.
- isentropically — in an isentropic manner
- isocyano group — the univalent group −NC.
- ladder company — hook-and-ladder company.
- laryngopharynx — the lower part of the pharynx, above the larynx.