13-letter words containing y, a, n, g, s
- glycosylation — (chemistry, biochemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
- grease monkey — a mechanic, especially one who works on automobiles or airplanes.
- gross anatomy — the branch of anatomy that deals with structures that can be seen with the naked eye.
- gymnastically — In a gymnastic manner.
- gynaecologist — (UK, Canada, dated in US) A physician who specialises in diseases of the female reproductive system.
- gynaecomastia — abnormal overdevelopment of the breasts in a man
- gynecocracies — Plural form of gynecocracy.
- gypsy capstan — a small capstan moved only by a motor or engine.
- gyromagnetism — the condition or state of being gyromagnetic
- hasty pudding — New England. cornmeal mush.
- hypostatizing — Present participle of hypostatize.
- insinuatingly — tending to instill doubts, distrust, etc.; suggestive: an insinuating letter.
- intransigency — a person who refuses to agree or compromise, as in politics.
- investigatory — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- key signature — (in notation) the group of sharps or flats placed after the clef to indicate the tonality of the music following.
- kim young sam — born 1927, president of South Korea 1993–98.
- kingsley amis — Kingsley, 1922–95, English novelist.
- land registry — In Britain, a land registry is a government office where records are kept about each area of land in a country or region, including information about who owns it.
- languishingly — In a languishing manner.
- laryngologist — A person who studies or specializes in laryngology; a subspeciality of otorhinolaryngology.
- laryngoscopes — Plural form of laryngoscope.
- laryngoscopic — Of or pertaining to laryngoscopy.
- laryngotomies — Plural form of laryngotomy.
- lymphangiomas — Plural form of lymphangioma.
- magnanimously — In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind.
- meaninglessly — In a meaningless manner; nonsensically.
- moneychangers — Plural form of moneychanger.
- myringoplasty — (surgery) The closure of the perforation of pars tensa of the tympanic membrane.
- nasopharynges — Plural form of nasopharynx.
- navy register — (in the US) an annual publication giving genealogical information about the commissioned and warrant officers in the US Navy.
- nearsightedly — In a nearsighted manner; as if nearsighted; myopically.
- nightmarishly — In a nightmarish manner.
- non-signatory — having signed, or joined in signing, a document: the signatory powers to a treaty.
- nosogeography — the study of the geographical causes and distribution of diseases.
- nosologically — In terms of nosology.
- nostalgically — experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.
- numismatology — Numismatics.
- onychophagist — the practice of biting one's nails, especially when done habitually and as a symptom of emotional disturbance.
- outstandingly — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
- painstakingly — taking or characterized by taking pains or trouble; expending or showing diligent care and effort; careful: a painstaking craftsman; painstaking research.
- phantasmagory — phantasmagoria.
- pharmacognosy — materia medica (def 2).
- pharyngoscope — an instrument for inspecting the pharynx.
- pharyngoscopy — an examination by means of a pharyngoscope.
- playing cards — cards used in playing various games, arranged in decks of four suits (spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs): a standard deck has 52 cards
- playing games — If you say that someone is playing games or playing silly games, you mean that they are not treating a situation seriously and you are annoyed with them.
- polygonaceous — belonging to the Polygonaceae, the buckwheat family of plants.
- polysomnogram — a record of a person's sleep pattern, breathing, heart activity, and limb movements during sleep. Abbreviation: PSG.
- press-agentry — the vocation or responsibilities of a press agent.
- pythian games — (in ancient Greece) the second most important Panhellenic festival, celebrated in the third year of each Olympiad near Delphi. The four-year period between celebrations was known as a Pythiad (ˈpɪθɪˌæd )