13-letter words containing s, h, y, e
- metaphysicize — to think, write, etc, metaphysically
- methylsulfate — a colorless or yellow, slightly water-soluble, poisonous liquid, (CH 3) 2 SO 2 , used chiefly in organic synthesis.
- mischievously — maliciously or playfully annoying.
- moneychangers — Plural form of moneychanger.
- monkey-shines — Usually, monkeyshines. a frivolous or mischievous prank; monkey business.
- musicotherapy — the treatment of mental disorders with music
- mycetophagous — That feeds on fungi.
- myelin sheath — a wrapping of myelin around certain nerve axons, serving as an electrical insulator that speeds nerve impulses to muscles and other effectors.
- myrmecophiles — Plural form of myrmecophile.
- mythographies — Plural form of mythography.
- nanochemistry — (chemistry) The synthesis, analysis and characterization of chemical compounds at the nanoscale.
- nasopharynges — Plural form of nasopharynx.
- nearsightedly — In a nearsighted manner; as if nearsighted; myopically.
- neurosyphilis — Syphilis that involves the central nervous system.
- nonhysterical — not hysterical or funny
- north by east — a point on the compass 11°15′ east of north. Abbreviation: NbE.
- north by west — a point on the compass 11°15′ west of north. Abbreviation: NbW.
- northeasterly — of or located in the northeast.
- northwesterly — Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
- nosogeography — the study of the geographical causes and distribution of diseases.
- nursery rhyme — a short, simple poem or song for very young children, as Hickory Dickory Dock.
- nymphaeaceous — belonging to the Nymphaeaceae, the water lily family of plants.
- onychorrhexis — (pathology) fingernail and toenail brittleness and breakage, such as may be due to excessive strong soap and water exposure, nail polish remover, hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy.
- orchesography — a written study of dancing
- osteophytosis — Lb medicine The presence of osteophytes.
- oystercatcher — any of several long-billed wading birds of the genus Haematopus that have chiefly black-and-white plumage and that feed on oysters, clams, mussels, etc.
- paisley shawl — a shawl made from paisley fabric
- parasynthesis — the formation of a word by the addition of a derivational suffix to a phrase or compound, as of greathearted, which is great heart plus -ed.
- parasynthetic — the formation of a word by the addition of a derivational suffix to a phrase or compound, as of greathearted, which is great heart plus -ed.
- parasyntheton — a word formed by parasynthesis; for example, kind-hearted
- pearly whites — white and lustrous as a pearl.
- penny whistle — a type of flageolet with six finger holes, esp a cheap one made of metal
- perishability — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.
- perityphlitis — the inflammation of the tissue surrounding the caecum
- petrophysical — relating to the analysis of the constitution and characteristics of rocks
- pharyngoscope — an instrument for inspecting the pharynx.
- phenoxy resin — any of a class of resins derived from polyhydroxy ethers
- phony disease — a disease of peaches, characterized by dwarfing, dark-green leaves, premature leafing and flowering, and the production of reduced numbers of small fruit, caused by a virus, Nanus mirabilis.
- phosphorylase — any enzyme, occurring widely in animal and plant tissue, that in the presence of an inorganic phosphate catalyzes the conversion of glycogen into sugar phosphate.
- phosphorylate — to introduce the phosphoryl group into (an organic compound).
- photosynthate — a compound formed by photosynthesis.
- physical file — (file system) A low-level view of the physical characteristics of a file, such as its location on a disk or its physical structure, for example, whether indexed or sequential.
- physicalities — the physical attributes of a person, especially when overdeveloped or overemphasized.
- physics model — a variety of software illustrating the movement of objects in reality, used by designers of video games to improve verisimilitude
- physiognomies — the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character: a fierce physiognomy.
- physiotherapy — physical therapy.
- physitheistic — of, relating to, or believing in physitheism
- physostigmine — an alkaloid, C 1 5 H 2 1 N 3 O 2 , used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease to raise the level of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and also as a miotic in glaucoma.
- phytocoenosis — the plants of a given area considered as a whole.
- phytoestrogen — an estrogen-like compound occurring naturally in plants of the legume family and in grains, vegetables, and fruits.