12-letter words containing s, a, y, o, n
- laryngoscope — a rigid or flexible endoscope passed through the mouth and equipped with a source of light and magnification, for examining and performing local diagnostic and surgical procedures on the larynx.
- laryngoscopy — an examination by means of a laryngoscope.
- laryngospasm — An uncontrolled, spasmodic closure of the larynx.
- lay hands on — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
- lipoxygenase — (enzyme) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
- lower saxony — a state in NW Germany. 18,294 sq. mi. (47,380 sq. km). Capital: Hanover.
- lycanthropes — Plural form of lycanthrope.
- mendaciously — In a lying or deceitful manner.
- microanalyst — One who carries out microanalysis.
- monastically — In a monastic manner.
- monogamously — In a monogamous manner.
- monohydrates — Plural form of monohydrate.
- monosyllabic — having only one syllable, as the word no.
- monosyllable — a word of one syllable, as yes or no.
- monosynaptic — having or relating to a sole synapse
- mornay sauce — a rich white sauce to which grated cheese, usually Swiss or Parmesan, and seasonings have been added
- morphosyntax — the study of the morphological and syntactic properties of linguistic or grammatical units.
- myofilaments — Plural form of myofilament.
- nanocrystals — Plural form of nanocrystal.
- nasolacrymal — relating to the tear duct
- noam chomsky — (Avram) Noam [nohm,, noh-uh m] /noʊm,, ˈnoʊ əm/ (Show IPA), born 1928, U.S. linguist, educator, and political activist.
- nonphysician — a person who is not a physician
- nonstatutory — of, relating to, or of the nature of a statute.
- nosey parker — a persistently nosy, prying person; busybody.
- not just any — If you say that someone or something is not just any person or thing, you mean that they are special in some way.
- nurserywoman — a woman who owns or operates a plant nursery.
- occasionally — at times; from time to time; now and then.
- oleaginously — In an oleaginous manner.
- onomasiology — the study of the means of expressing a given concept.
- opalescently — In an opalescent manner.
- oropharynxes — Plural form of oropharynx.
- outlandishly — In an outlandish manner.
- overanalysis — the separating of any material or abstract entity into its constituent elements (opposed to synthesis).
- owen stanley — a mountain range on New Guinea in SE Papua New Guinea. Highest peak, Mt. Victoria, 13,240 feet (4036 meters).
- oyster plant — salsify.
- palynologist — the study of live and fossil spores, pollen grains, and similar plant structures.
- pantisocracy — a community, social group, etc, in which all have rule and everyone is equal
- passion play — a dramatic representation of the passion of Christ, as that given every ten years at the Bavarian village of Oberammergau.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- penalty shot — a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for certain defensive violations.
- penalty spot — a point within the penalty area and 12 yards (about 11 m) from the goal, from which a penalty kick may be taken
- photoanalyst — a person who analyzes and interprets photographs, especially a military specialist in aerial or satellite photography.
- plastocyanin — a blue protein found in green plants and in some bacteria
- pneumatocyst — the cavity of a pneumatophore.
- pollyannaish — an excessively or blindly optimistic person.
- pollyannaism — an excessively or blindly optimistic person.
- polysiloxane — a polymer composed of silicon and oxygen atoms
- polysynaptic — having or involving more than one synapse.
- positionally — in terms of position, from a positional point of view
- postcoronary — of, relating to, or occurring after a heart attack