14-letter words containing t, e, m, p, s, l
- lymphedematous — Relating to lymphedema.
- machine pistol — a fully automatic pistol; submachine gun.
- masterplanning — to construct a master plan for: to master-plan one's career.
- matched sample — a sample in which the individuals selected for analysis share all properties except that under investigation
- mephistopheles — Medieval Demonology. one of the seven chief devils and the tempter of Faust.
- mesaticephalic — (anatomy) Having a cranium with a medium ratio of length to breadth.
- metal paste-up — a method for making up a form for printing in which engravings mounted on blocks are positioned on and pasted to a metal base.
- metal spraying — a process in which a layer of one metal is sprayed onto another in the molten state
- metaphysically — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- metaplasticity — Any activity-dependent change to neural function that modulates subsequent synaptic plasticity.
- metapsychology — speculative thought dealing systematically with concepts extending beyond the limits of psychology as an empirical science.
- metencephalons — Plural form of metencephalon.
- metoposcopical — relating to metoposcopy
- metrical psalm — a translation of one of the psalms into rhyming strict-metre verse usually sung as a hymn
- morse alphabet — the set of symbols used to represent letters in Morse code
- mount pleasant — a city in central Michigan.
- multi-personal — of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.
- multiple store — chain store.
- multiplicities — Plural form of multiplicity.
- multiprocessor — parallel processing
- multispecialty — (US) Exhibiting or possessing multiple specialties (especially medical specialties).
- nephroblastoma — a malignant tumour arising from the embryonic kidney that occurs in young children, esp in the age range 3–8 years
- omphaloskeptic — One who contemplates or meditates upon one's navel; one who engages in omphaloscopy.
- operationalism — the doctrine that the meaning of a scientific term, concept, or proposition consists of the operation or operations performed in defining or demonstrating it.
- ophthalmoscope — an instrument for viewing the interior of the eye or examining the retina.
- optical isomer — any of two or more isomers exhibiting optical isomerism.
- paddle steamer — a vessel propelled by paddle wheels and driven by steam.
- paleomagnetism — Geology. magnetic polarization acquired by the minerals in a rock at the time the rock was deposited or solidified.
- palmetto state — South Carolina (used as a nickname).
- parasitic male — a male animal that is much smaller than the female and is totally dependent on the female for its nutrition, such as the male of some species of deep-sea angler fish
- patresfamilias — a plural of paterfamilias.
- pentadactylism — the state of having five digits on each limb
- perfectibilism — the belief in the perfectibility of human nature
- permaculturist — a system of cultivation intended to maintain permanent agriculture or horticulture by relying on renewable resources and a self-sustaining ecosystem.
- permissibility — that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
- petrochemicals — substances, such as acetone or ethanol, obtained from petroleum or natural gas
- phallocentrism — a doctrine or belief centered on the phallus, especially a belief in the superiority of the male sex.
- photoluminesce — to produce photoluminescence
- placement test — a test to determine a student's level of ability in one or more subjects in order to place the student with others of the same approximate ability.
- plastic memory — the tendency of certain plastics after being deformed to resume their original form when heated
- platform scale — a scale with a platform for holding the items to be weighed.
- platform shoes — shoes: thick sole
- platform soles — very thick soles on a pair of shoes
- plethysmograph — a device for measuring and recording changes in the volume of the body or of a body part or organ.
- plumber's mate — a person who helps a plumber do his or her job
- pneumonologist — an expert or specialist in the respiratory system
- polysynthesism — the synthesis of various elements.
- postmenopausal — of, relating to, or characteristic of menopause.
- postmillennial — of or relating to the period following the millennium.
- precious metal — a metal of the gold, silver, or platinum group.