12-letter words containing r, u, n, o, e
- neuropeptide — any of various short-chain peptides, as endorphins, that function as neuromodulators in the nervous system and as hormones in the endocrine system.
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- neuropterist — an entomologist specializing in neuropteran insects
- neuropterous — belonging or pertaining to the Neuroptera, an order of insects characterized by four membranous wings having netlike venation, comprising the ant lions, lacewings, dobsonflies, alderflies, fishflies, snakeflies, mantispids, and spongillaflies.
- neurosarcoma — A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, a form of cancer of the connective tissue surrounding nerves.
- neuroscience — the field of study encompassing the various scientific disciplines dealing with the structure, development, function, chemistry, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system.
- neurosensory — of or relating to the sensory role of the nervous system.
- neurosurgeon — surgery of the brain or other nerve tissue.
- neurosurgery — surgery of the brain or other nerve tissue.
- neurotically — of, relating to, or characteristic of neurosis.
- neurotrophic — of or relating to the effect of nerves on the nutritive processes.
- neurotropism — the quality of being neurotropic.
- neurotypical — relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.
- neutral zone — the area of a rink between the two blue lines. Compare end zone (def 2).
- neutrinoless — (physics) That does not contain or involve neutrinos.
- neutron bomb — a nuclear bomb designed to release radiation consisting mainly of neutrons, thus causing extensive loss of life but relatively little damage to buildings and property and only brief radioactive contamination.
- neutron flux — the rate of flow of neutrons through a specified area
- neutron star — an extremely dense, compact star composed primarily of neutrons, especially the collapsed core of a supernova.
- neutrophiles — (of a cell or cell part) having an affinity for neutral dyes.
- neutrophilic — (of a cell or its contents) readily stained only by neutral dyes.
- neutrosophic — Neutrosophy
- neutrosphere — the part of the atmosphere whose constituents are, for the most part, electrically neutral, extending from the earth's surface to the base of the ionosphere.
- new york cut — a porterhouse steak with the fillet removed.
- nielsbohrium — dubnium: symbol, Ns: the name originally proposed by Russian scientists for this element
- nitrotoluene — (organic compound) Any of several nitro derivatives of toluene; they have a number of industrial uses, and those with multiple nitro groups are explosive.
- nomenclature — a set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual or community, etc.
- nomenklatura — a select list or class of people from which appointees for top-level government positions are drawn, especially from a Communist Party.
- non sequitur — Logic. an inference or a conclusion that does not follow from the premises.
- non-arguable — susceptible to debate, challenge, or doubt; questionable: Whether this is the best plan of action or not is arguable.
- non-computer — a programmable electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Mainframes, desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are some of the different types of computers. Compare analog computer, digital computer.
- non-consumer — a person or thing that consumes.
- non-curative — serving to cure or heal; pertaining to curing or remedial treatment; remedial.
- non-graduate — a person who has received a degree or diploma on completing a course of study, as in a university, college, or school.
- non-nutrient — nourishing; providing nourishment or nutriment.
- non-residual — pertaining to or constituting a residue or remainder; remaining; leftover.
- non-virulent — actively poisonous; intensely noxious: a virulent insect bite.
- noncancerous — (of tissue) not cancerous, benign
- nonclemature — Misspelling of nomenclature.
- noncongruent — agreeing; accordant; congruous.
- noncrushable — (of a container, material, etc) not easily crushed
- noninsurance — the condition or state of not having insurance
- nonintrusive — tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love.
- nonmercurial — not composed of, resembling, or containing mercury
- nonmolecular — not molecular, not made up of or relating to molecules
- nonnumerical — not containing or involving numbers
- nonnutritive — serving to nourish; providing nutriment; nutritious.
- nonoccurence — Misspelling of nonoccurrence.
- nonpetroleum — not containing any petroleum based substance
- nonpurposive — lacking purpose
- nonrecurrent — not recurrent.