12-letter words containing s, y, l, p
- hypochlorous — of or derived from hypochlorous acid.
- hypocycloids — Plural form of hypocycloid.
- hypophyllous — growing on the undersurface of leaves, as a fungus.
- hypoplastron — the third lateral plate in the plastron of turtles
- hyposulphate — a salt derived from hyposulphuric acid
- hyposulphite — Also called hydrosulfite. a salt of hyposulfurous acid.
- hypothalamus — a region of the brain, between the thalamus and the midbrain, that functions as the main control center for the autonomic nervous system by regulating sleep cycles, body temperature, appetite, etc., and that acts as an endocrine gland by producing hormones, including the releasing factors that control the hormonal secretions of the pituitary gland.
- imperishably — In an imperishable manner.
- impersonally — In an impersonal manner.
- imperviously — In an impervious manner; impenetrably; impermeably.
- impressively — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- indisputably — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
- inhospitably — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
- isotopically — With regard to isotopes.
- jeopardously — with risk or peril
- keratoplasty — plastic surgery performed upon the cornea, especially a corneal transplantation.
- lady-slipper — cypripedium
- lamprophyres — Plural form of lamprophyre.
- 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.
- liberty ship — a slow cargo ship built in large numbers for the U.S. merchant marine during World War II and having a capacity of about 11,000 deadweight tons.
- lipoxygenase — (enzyme) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
- lycanthropes — Plural form of lycanthrope.
- lymph system — Anatomy, Zoology. the system by which lymph is returned from the cells to the blood and by which white blood cells are produced in response to inflammation or presence of antigens; in mammals, the system includes the lymph glands, vessels and sinuses through which lymph is carried, and lymphoid tissues, as bone marrow and the thymus.
- lymphangitis — inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.
- lymphoblasts — Plural form of lymphoblast.
- mains supply — electricity, water, or gas supplied to a building through wires or pipes
- metaphysical — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- milk parsley — a wetland plant belonging to the family Apiaceae
- misportrayal — the act of portraying.
- money supply — the sum of demand or checking-account deposits and currency in circulation.
- monophyllous — consisting of one leaf, as a calyx.
- murphy's law — the facetious proposition that if something can go wrong, it will.
- myelopoiesis — (biology) The regulated formation of myeloid cells.
- mystery play — a medieval dramatic form based on a Biblical story, usually dealing with the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.
- nephanalysis — a map or chart showing the distribution of types and amounts of clouds and precipitation at a given time.
- olympic-size — of the dimensions or length prescribed for the Olympic Games and other major athletic competitions: an Olympic-size speed-skating oval.
- olympus mons — the highest of the giant shield volcanoes on Mars, lying 18°N of the equator. Height: 26 km; base diameter: over 600 km
- omphaloscopy — Introversion.
- opalescently — In an opalescent manner.
- opposability — capable of being placed opposite to something else: the opposable thumb of primates.
- oppressively — burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws.
- oversimplify — make too simple
- oyster plant — salsify.
- palynologist — the study of live and fossil spores, pollen grains, and similar plant structures.
- pansexuality — Psychiatry. pertaining to the theory that all human behavior is based on sexuality.
- papistically — in the manner of the Roman Catholic Church or a Roman Catholic
- paralysingly — in a manner that paralyses
- parasitology — the branch of biology dealing with parasites and the effects of parasitism.