12-letter words containing s, e, c, r, t
- oscillometer — an instrument for measuring oscillations, especially those of the arterial pulse.
- oscillometry — an instrument for measuring oscillations, especially those of the arterial pulse.
- osmoreceptor — A sensory receptor, primarily found in the hypothalamus of most homeothermic organisms, that detects changes in osmotic pressure.
- osteoporotic — of, relating to, or caused by osteoporosis.
- osteosarcoma — a malignant tumor of the bone.
- ostrich fern — a tall North American fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, with large mature leaves that resemble ostrich plumes, a popular landscaping plant whose curled new leaves, called fiddleheads, are eaten as a vegetable.
- otosclerosis — formation of new bone about the stapes or cochlea, resulting in hearing loss.
- outstretched — to stretch forth; extend: to outstretch one's hand in welcome.
- overabstract — thought of apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances: an abstract idea.
- overcautious — excessively or unnecessarily cautious: Sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business.
- overdiscount — to discount excessively
- overscutched — overworked; worn out
- overstocking — to stock to excess: We are overstocked on this item.
- oyster sauce — thick oyster-flavoured Asian relish
- pancreatitis — inflammation of the pancreas.
- panspermatic — relating to panspermia
- paracenteses — puncture of the wall of a cavity to drain off fluid.
- paracentesis — puncture of the wall of a cavity to drain off fluid.
- paraesthetic — paresthesia.
- parasiticide — an agent or preparation that destroys parasites.
- participates — to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed by in): to participate in profits; to participate in a play.
- particulates — very small particles of a substance, esp those that are produced when fuel is burned
- past perfect — pluperfect.
- pastry cream — a creamy custard, often flavoured, used as a filling for éclairs, flans, etc
- pencil skirt — women's garment: straight skirt
- percent sign — a symbol (%) for “percent”: a 10% drop in population.
- percutaneous — administered, removed, or absorbed by way of the skin, as an injection, needle biopsy, or transdermal drug.
- pericarditis — inflammation of the pericardium.
- period costs — Period costs are general costs that cannot be associated with a particular product, such as utilities or insurance.
- periodontics — the branch of dentistry dealing with the study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium.
- periostracum — the external, chitinlike covering of the shell of certain mollusks that protects the limy portion from acids.
- periphrastic — circumlocutory; roundabout.
- peristeronic — of, pertaining to, or resembling pigeons
- peristomatic — surrounding a leaf's stoma or stomata
- peristrephic — that turns around or revolves
- peritrichous — (of bacteria) having a uniform distribution of flagella over the body surface.
- perspectival — a technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships on a flat surface. Compare aerial perspective, linear perspective.
- perspicacity — keenness of mental perception and understanding; discernment; penetration.
- pertinacious — holding tenaciously to a purpose, course of action, or opinion; resolute.
- pest control — rats, insects: extermination
- petrochemist — someone who studies petrochemistry or works in the petrochemical industry
- petrophysics — the analysis of the constitution and characteristics of rocks
- phenocrystic — relating to a phenocryst
- phylacteries — Judaism. either of two small, black, leather cubes containing a piece of parchment inscribed with verses 4–9 of Deut. 6, 13–21 of Deut. 11, and 1–16 of Ex. 13: one is attached with straps to the left arm and the other to the forehead during weekday morning prayers by Orthodox and Conservative Jewish men.
- picture desk — the department at a magazine or newspaper publisher, that deals with photographs for the paper or magazine
- picture disc — a phonograph record with a picture on the vinyl.
- picture sash — a large window sash, as for a picture window.
- picture show — motion picture.
- pirate coast — an independent federation in E Arabia, formed in 1971, now comprising seven emirates on the S coast (formerly, Pirate Coast or Trucial Coast) of the Persian Gulf, formerly under British protection: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah (joined 1972), and Fujairah. About 32,300 sq. mi. (83,657 sq. km). Capital: Abu Dhabi. Abbreviation: U.A.E.
- pisciculture — the breeding, rearing, and transplantation of fish by artificial means.