10-letter words containing r, e, m, o, u
- neuroimage — (transitive) To produce an image of the structure or function of part of the brain.
- neurolemma — (neurology) the outermost nucleated cytoplasmic layer of Schwann cells that surrounds the axon of the neuron.
- neuromotor — neuromuscular.
- neuroplasm — the cytoplasm of a nerve cell.
- neutronium — (physics) the supposed material composed entirely of neutrons that composes a neutron star.
- no-trumper — a hand suitable for calling and playing no trumps
- non-mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- number off — to call out or cause to call out one's number or place in a sequence, esp in a rank of soldiers
- number one — oneself, especially one's own well-being or interests: to look out for number one.
- number two — someone or something that is second in rank, order, or importance.
- numeration — an act or instance of or the process or result of numbering or counting.
- numerators — Plural form of numerator.
- numero uno — number one (defs 1, 2).
- numerology — the study of numbers, as the figures designating the year of one's birth, to determine their supposed influence on one's life, future, etc.
- numerosity — very many; being or existing in great quantity: numerous visits; numerous fish.
- numerously — very many; being or existing in great quantity: numerous visits; numerous fish.
- oceanarium — a large saltwater aquarium for the display and observation of fish and other marine life.
- octamerous — consisting of or divided into eight parts.
- octomerous — octamerous.
- omniferous — producing or consisting of all kinds of things
- osmeterium — a glandular process on the first thoracic segment of many caterpillars that emits a noxious odor to ward off predators.
- outmarched — Simple past tense and past participle of outmarch.
- outmeasure — to measure out
- outnumbers — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of outnumber.
- outperform — to surpass in excellence of performance; do better than: a new engine that outperforms the competition; a stock that outperformed all others.
- outpromise — to promise more than
- outsmarted — to get the better of (someone); outwit.
- overmature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- perdu-mont — Mont [mawn] /mɔ̃/ (Show IPA). French name of Monte Perdido.
- perigonium — the envelope of modified leaves surrounding the antheridia in mosses.
- periosteum — the normal investment of bone, consisting of a dense, fibrous outer layer, to which muscles attach, and a more delicate, inner layer capable of forming bone.
- peritoneum — the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and investing its viscera.
- pernambuco — a state in NE Brazil. 38,000 sq. mi. (98,420 sq. km). Capital: Recife.
- petrolatum — a translucent gelatinous substance obtained from petroleum; used as a lubricant and in medicine as an ointment base and protective dressing
- pleurotomy — surgical incision into the pleura, esp to drain fluid, as in pleurisy
- pneumogram — a record of respiratory movements
- polymerous — Biology. composed of many parts.
- pomiferous — bearing pomes or pomelike fruits.
- praetorium — (in Roman history) the headquarters or residence of a Roman official, governor or military commander
- precompute — to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate: to compute the period of Jupiter's revolution.
- preconsume — to consume in advance
- proctodeum — a depression in the ectoderm of the anal region of a young embryo, which develops into part of the anal canal.
- procumbent — lying on the face; prone; prostrate.
- prometheus — a Titan, the father of Deucalion and brother of Atlas and Epimetheus, who taught humankind various arts and was sometimes said to have shaped humans out of clay and endowed them with the spark of life. For having stolen fire from Olympus and given it to humankind in defiance of Zeus, he was chained to a rock where an eagle daily tore at his liver, until he was finally released by Hercules.
- promethium — a rare-earth, metallic, trivalent element. Symbol: Pm; atomic number: 61.
- promulgate — to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).
- propylaeum — Often, propylaea. a vestibule or entrance to a temple area or other enclosure, especially when elaborate or of architectural importance.
- proscenium — Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
- prosternum — the ventral sclerite of the prothorax of an insect.
- pulsometer — a pulsimeter.