10-Letter Words Containing: O,T,T,A,V,A

• stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical

• the activity of causing to have energy and be active

• making active and effective (as a bomb)

• The formation of pits on a surface.

• (fluid dynamics) The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse; especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller.

• The formation of cavities in an organ, especially in lung tissue as a result of tuberculosis.

• (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription

• a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

• the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine

• an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate