12-letter words containing y, a, h
- array theory — (theory) A theory developed by Trenchard More Jr. and used as the basis for the NIAL language. Papers are available from the IBM Cambridge Scientific Center, Cambridge MA.
- arteriopathy — Any disease of the arteries.
- arthrography — the X-ray examination of a joint after injection of a contrast medium into the joint space
- arthroplasty — surgical repair of a diseased joint
- artzybasheff — Boris Mikhailovich [bawr-is mi-kahy-luh-vich,, bor-;; Russian buh-ryees myi-khahy-luh-vyich] /ˈbɔr ɪs mɪˈkaɪ lə vɪtʃ,, ˈbɒr-;; Russian bʌˈryis myɪˈxaɪ lə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1899–1965, U.S. illustrator and writer, born in Russia.
- aschoff body — any of the spindleshaped nodules found in heart tissue and associated with the myocarditis of rheumatic fever.
- asphyxiating — to produce asphyxia in.
- asphyxiation — Asphyxiation is a lack of oxygen in blood, which causes suffocation.
- astrophysics — Astrophysics is the study of the physical and chemical structure of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
- asynchronies — a lack of synchronism or coincidence in time.
- asynchronism — a lack of synchronism; occurrence at different times
- asynchronous — An asynchronous electric machine is one in which the magnetic field and the rotation are not exactly the same.
- at the ready — If you have something at the ready, you have it in a position where it can be quickly and easily used.
- athletically — physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child.
- athrocytosis — the capability of a cell to receive and store matter
- attorneyship — The office or profession of an attorney.
- atychiphobia — (rare) The fear of failure.
- autapomorphy — (cladistics) A derived trait that is unique to a particular taxon.
- authenticity — the quality or state of being authentic; reliability; genuineness
- autohypnosis — the process or result of self-induced hypnosis
- autohypnotic — Of or pertaining to autohypnosis; self-hypnotizing.
- autorhythmic — That generates its own rhythm.
- aykhona wena — an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc
- azithromycin — A macrolide antibiotic derived from erythromycin.
- azophenylene — phenazine.
- baby brother — a younger brother
- backhandedly — In a backhanded manner.
- bad hair day — People sometimes say they are having a bad hair day when they do not feel very happy or relaxed, especially because their hair does not look good.
- bank holiday — A bank holiday is a public holiday.
- bathetically — in a bathetic fashion
- bathygraphic — of or relating to the depths of the ocean
- bathypelagic — of, relating to, or inhabiting the lower depths of the ocean between approximately 1000 and 4000 metres
- bathyscaphes — Plural form of bathyscaphe.
- bathyspheres — Plural form of bathysphere.
- battleworthy — capable of engaging in combat; ready for battle: a decline in the nation's battleworthy forces.
- bay-head bar — a sand bar at the head of a bay.
- behaviorally — manner of behaving or acting.
- belly-aching — Informal. a pain in the abdomen or bowels.
- belt highway — beltway (def 1).
- benzaldehyde — a yellowish fragrant volatile oil occurring in almond kernels and used in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and flavourings and as a solvent for oils and resins. Formula: C6H5CHO
- beyond reach — inaccessible
- bibliography — A bibliography is a list of books on a particular subject.
- bicycle path — a path designed for bicyclists
- biogeography — the branch of biology concerned with the geographical distribution of plants and animals
- birch family — the plant family Betulaceae, characterized by deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves, male flowers in drooping catkins, female flowers in short clusters, and one-seeded nuts, and including the alder, birch, hazel, and hornbeam.
- birth family — one's biological parents and siblings, as contrasted with one's adoptive family.
- birthday boy — the boy or man whose birthday is being celebrated
- black cherry — a tree of the species Prunus serotina, having a small fleshy rounded edible fruit containing a hard stone
- bombay hills — a row of hills marking the southern boundary of greater Auckland on the North Island, New Zealand
- bothy ballad — a folk song, esp one from the farming community of NE Scotland