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cabalzarite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, and oxygen.cabarettistAlternative form of cabaretist.cabazitaxelA semisynthetic derivative of a natural taxoid, used to treat prostate cancer.cabbageball(sports) mushballcabbageheadA head of cabbage.cabbagelessWithout cabbages.cabbagelikeResembling or characteristic of a cabbage.cabbagewoodThe tree Ceodes umbellifera.cabbagewormAlternative form of cabbage worm.cabbalisticAlternative spelling of cabalistic.cabergoline(pharmacology) A potent dopamine receptor agonist, used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.cabinetable(government, politics) Able to be appointed to a cabinet position of government without arousing controversy.cabinetlikeResembling a cabinetcabinetworkCabinets and furniture made by a cabinetmaker.cablecasterOne who cablecasts.cablessnessAbsence of cabs (the means of transport).cablevisioncable televisioncaccodylateMisspelling of cacodylate.cachecticalAlternative form of cachectic.cachinatoryAlternative form of cachinnatory.cachinnatedsimple past and past participle of cachinnatecachinnatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of cachinnatecachinnatorOne who laughs loudly and immoderately.caciqueshipThe role or status of cacique.cackleberry(slang, now rare) An egg.cacodemoniaSynonym of cacodemonomania.cacodoxical(archaic) hereticalcacoepisticOf or relating to mispronounced words.cacoethicalIll-conditioned, malignant; cacoethic.cacogastric(rare, archaic) Troubled with bad digestion.cacogenesis(medicine) A morbid, monstrous, or pathological growth or product; an abnormality in structure; a monstrosity.cacographerA person who exhibits the traits of bad spelling or bad handwriting or both.cacographicDisplaying the properties of bad spelling or bad handwriting or both.cacomagical(rare) Relating to cacomagic.cacomistlesplural of cacomistlecacophoniesplural of cacophonycacophonistOne who produces a cacophony.cacophonize(transitive) To make cacophonous.cacophonousContaining, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.cacophrenic(rare) Of inferior mind or intellect.cacoplastic(pathology) Pertaining to, or causing, abnormal growth or formation.cacotrophiaAlternative form of cacotrophy.cacotrophic(medicine, obsolete) Exhibiting or relating to cacotrophy.cacqueteuse(obsolete) An antique French armchair with a narrow back and splayed arms.cactophilic(biology) Adapted to live on cacticadastrallyIn terms of cadastres.caddisfliesplural of caddisflycaddishnessThe quality of being caddish.caddymasterThe manager of caddies and head caddie at a golf course.caddywompusAlternative form of cattywampus (“crooked, skewed, slanted, off”).cadmiferous(especially of ores) Containing or producing cadmium.cadmiumizedCoated with cadmium.cadmoindite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing cadmium, germanium, indium, iron, sulfur, and zinc.cadmoselite(mineralogy) A rare hexagonal cadmium selenide mineral, black to grey in colour.cadoceratidAny fossil ammonite of the family Cardioceratidaecadralazine(pharmacology) A certain antihypertensive drug.caeciliusid(zoology) Any barklouse in the family Caeciliusidae.caecotrophy(biology) In certain mammals, especially rabbits and other lagomorphs, the consumption of food pellets which are naturally produced by means of digestion, retention in the caecum, and expulsion through the anus.caenolestid(zoology) Any member of the family Caenolestidae of shrew opossums.caeruletideAlternative form of ceruletide.caesalpinia(botany) Any member of the genus Caesalpinia.caesarotomySynonym of Caesarean section.caesuraless(poetry) Without caesurae.caffeinatedContaining caffeine naturally (e.g., coffee, tea, and cacao) or as an additive (e.g., soft drinks, sports drinks, or energy drinks).caffeinator(informal) One who consumes caffeine.cainiaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Cainiaceae.cainophobiaThe fear of newness and/or of things that are new.cajolementsplural of cajolementcakewalkingpresent participle and gerund of cakewalkcakravartinAlternative form of chakravartin.calabazillaCucurbita foetidissima, a tuberous xerophytic plant of North America.calamancoesplural of calamancocalamistrum(zoology) A comb-like structure on the metatarsus of the hind legs of cribellate spiders (Ciniflonidae), used to comb out fine bands of silk in the construction of their webs.calamondinsplural of calamondincalaphidineAny aphid of the subfamily Calaphidinaecalathiform(especially botany, rare) Basket-shaped.calcarenite(geology) A form of limestone (or dolomite) composed of sand-sized grains derived from the erosion of older rocks.calcariformHaving the shape of a spurcalcariniteAlternative form of calcarenite.calcaxonianAny coral of the suborder Calcaxoniacalcedoniesplural of calcedonycalceolaria(botany) Any plant of the genus Calceolaria.calciborite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal white mineral containing boron, calcium, and oxygen.calcicolous(botany) That thrives in calcareous soil.calcifediol(biochemistry, pharmacology) A prehormone which is produced by hydroxylation of vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) in the liver.calciferolsplural of calciferolcalciferousYielding or containing calcium, calcium carbonate or calcite.calcifiableAble to be calcified.calcificate(nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) To calcify.calcifugousSynonym of calcifugal.calcigenousThat forms a calx when oxidized.calcigerousContaining lime.calcilutite(geology) A form of limestone composed of detrital carbonate grainscalciminingpresent participle and gerund of calciminecalcinationThe process of calcining: heating a substance to a high temperature, but below its melting point, to bring about thermal decomposition.calcinatoryUsed for or pertaining to calcination.calcineurin(biochemistry) A protein phosphatase that stimulates the growth and differentiation of T cellscalciosomalRelating to calciosomescalciphobicSynonym of calciphobous.calcirudite(geology) A form of limestone that has larger than normal grainscalcisponge(zoology) Any of a group of marine sponges containing calcareous spicules.calcitoninsplural of calcitonincalcitropicAlternative form of calciotropic.calciumlike(chemistry) Resembling calcium.calciuresis(pathology) The excretion of calcium in the urine.calciuretic(pathology) Relating to, or causing calciuresiscalcivorous(botany) Living on, and tending to erode, limestone.calcjarlite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic white mineral containing aluminum, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, and strontium.calcography(art) drawing with chalkcalcophilic(chemistry) That tends to be associated with calciumcalcosphereA spherical form of mineralised dentincalcretisedConverted to calcrete.calcretized(geology) Converted into calcretecalculandum(formal, rare) An equation, ratio, or other quantitative problem designated for calculation; “that which is to be calculated”.calculatingpresent participle and gerund of calculatecalculation(mathematics, uncountable) The act or process of calculating.calculativeOf, pertaining to, or involving calculation.calculatorsplural of calculatorcalculatoryOf or pertaining to calculation.calculiformHaving the shape of a pebblecalcyphosin(biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein that may play a role in the regulation of ion transport.calderonite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, lead, oxygen, and vanadium.calefacient(obsolete) having heating or warming effectscalefactionThe act of warming or heating.calefactory(architecture) The room or building in a monastery holding its communal fire, kept warm and used as a sitting room.calelectric(historical) Being or relating to a kind of generator involving a heated electromagnetic coil.calelectrin(biochemistry) Any of a certain group of calcium-dependent annexin proteinscalendarialOf or pertaining to a calendar.calendaringpresent participle and gerund of calendarcalendariseAlternative form of calendarize.calendaristA person who uses a particular form of calendarcalendariumA calendar or timeline or events.calendarizeTo structure in terms of dates; to put onto a timescale.calenderingpresent participle and gerund of calendercalendricalOf, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system.calerythrin(biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein present in several gram-positive bacteriacalgranulin(biochemistry) Any of a group of calcium-bonding proteins that inhibit kidney stone formationcalibrachoaAny of the solanaceous plants of genus Calibrachoa.calibratingpresent participle and gerund of calibratecalibration(technology) The act of calibrating something.calibrativeThat serves to calibratecalibratorsplural of calibratorcaliciviralRelating to caliciviruses.caliciviridAny virus of the family CaliciviridaecalicivirusAny virus of the family Caliciviridae.calicoblast(cytology) A primary cell of the calicodermis.caliectasisdilatation of a calix of the kidneycalifornate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of californium; any salt containing such an ioncalifornite(mineralogy) A green vesuvianite found in California, resembling jade and used as a gemstone.californiumA strongly radioactive and highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cf) with an atomic number of 98.caligidosis(pathology) A disease associated with infection with caligid sea licecaligrapherAlternative form of calligrapher.caligraphicArchaic form of calligraphic.caliologistOne who studies birds' nests.caliphatistA supporter of the caliphate.caliphyllid(zoology) Any member of the Caliphyllidae.calisthenicOf, or relating to calisthenics.callabilityThe state or condition of being callable.callanthiid(zoology) Any fish in the family Callanthiidae.callawapore(obsolete) A blue and white calico fabric from Madras.calliaphoneSynonym of calliope.calliferous(normally botany or entomology) Bearing or producing calluses.calligraphy(uncountable) The art or practice of writing letters and words in a decorative style; the letters and words so written.callionymid(zoology) Any fish in the family Callionymidae, the dragonets.calliophoneAlternative form of calliaphone.callipeltin(organic chemistry) Any of a certain class of cyclodepsipeptides that are bioactive isolates of marine invertebrates.calliphorid(entomology) Any fly in the family Calliphoridae.calliphorin(biochemistry) A storage protein present in the larvae of blowflies of the genus Calliphora,callipteridAny extinct seed fern of the genus †CallipteridiumcallipygeanAlternative spelling of callipygian.callipygianHaving beautifully shaped buttocks.callipygousSynonym of callipygian.callirhipidAny beetle of the family CallirhipidaecallistemonAny plant of the genus Callistemon.callitricheA green monkey.callositiesplural of callositycallosotomy(surgery) Ellipsis of corpus callosotomy.callousnessThe quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference.callystatin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of cytotoxic polyketides, found in marine sponges of the genus Callyspongia, that have antibiotic activity.calmingnessThe quality of being calming.calomodulinMisspelling of calmodulin.calonectrin(organic chemistry) The trichothecene mycotoxin (10-acetyloxy-1,5-dimethylspiro[8-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.0^(2,7)]dodec-5-ene-12,2'-oxirane]-2-yl)methyl acetatecalonymphid(biology) Any multinucleate trichomonadcaloricallyIn a caloric manner.calorielessWithout calories.calorifiantAlternative form of calorifacient.calorificalArchaic form of calorific.calorifiersplural of calorifiercalorigenicThat produces heat, especially by the metabolism of food.calorimeter(physics) An apparatus for measuring the heat generated or absorbed by either a chemical reaction, change of phase or some other physical change.calorimetre(nonstandard and now largely obsolete) Alternative form of calorimeter.calorimetry(physics) The science of measuring the heat absorbed or evolved during the course of a chemical reaction or change of state.calorimotor(historical) A voltaic battery, from the 19th century, with a large surface of plate, producing (by the then standards) powerful heating effects.calorisatorAn apparatus used in beet-sugar factories to heat the juice in order to aid diffusion.calorizatorAlternative form of calorisator.calothrixin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of cyanobacterial metabolites that have quinoline, quinone and indole pharmacophorescaloxanthin(organic chemistry) The xanthophyll (1R,2R)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohex-4-ene-1,2-diolcalpastatin(biochemistry) A protein (with a corresponding gene of the same name) that is an endogenous calpain inhibitorcalpromotin(biochemistry) A cytoplasmic protein associated with sickle-cell anemiacalsyntenin(biochemistry) Any of a group of cadherins that can bind calciumcalumniatedsimple past and past participle of calumniatecalumniatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of calumniatecalumniatorA person who calumniates (slanders, or makes personal attacks upon, others).caluromyineAny woolly opossum of the genus CaluromyscalusteroneAn anabolic steroid.calvasculin(biochemistry) A calcium-binding proteincalycanthusAny of the genus Calycanthus of sweetshrubs.calycophoreAlternative form of calycophoran.calycophyll(botany) A leaf-like structure formed from a sepal or calyx lobe which enlarges, usually many-fold, before or after anthesis, especially when most of the sepals or calyx lobes retain their original size.calyctomine(biochemistry) An alkaloid found in shikakai (Acacia concinna), (1-hydroxymethyl-6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline).calyculated(botany) calycular.calypsolike(music) Resembling calypso music.calypsonianA calypso musician.calypterateMisspelling of calyptrate.calyptraeid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Calyptraeidae.camaraderieA close friendship in a group of friends or teammates.camaropteraAny of several passerine birds in the genus Camaroptera.cambroernidAny eldoniid of the clade CambroernidacamelbackedHaving a back like a camel's; humpbacked.cameleopardAlternative spelling of camelopard.camelfucker(offensive, ethnic slur, vulgar) Term of abuse towards a Middle Eastern person.camelopardsplural of camelopardcameraphoneA combination highly-capable digital camera and smartphonecamerawomanA woman who operates any kind of camera.camerawomenplural of camerawomancamerlengosplural of camerlengocamerolaite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal blue green mineral containing aluminum, antimony, carbon, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.camerostomeA ventral depression of the anterior cephalothorax of soft ticks that contains their mouth partscamiknickerSynonym of camiknickers.caminalcule(biology) One of a group of made-up organisms used to teach concepts in phylogenetics.camouflagedwearing, in, or treated with, camouflage; disguisedcamouflagerA person skilled in the art of camouflage.camouflagesplural of camouflagecamouflagicProviding or relating to camouflage.campabilitysuitability for camping; the quality or degree of being campablecampaignersplural of campaignercampaigninggerund of campaign: the act of taking part in a campaign.campaignist(rare) A campaigner.campaniformIn the shape of a bell.campaniloidAny sea snail of the superfamily CampaniloideacampanisticRelating to the study of bells.campanologyThe study of bells and their casting, tuning, and ringing.campanulateShaped like a bell.campanulousResembling a bell in shape or sound.campephagid(zoology) Any bird in the family Campephagidae; a cuckooshrike.campestanol(organic chemistry) The plant sterol 24-methyl-5 a-cholestan-3 β-olcampesterol(organic chemistry) A phytosterol, found in many vegetable oils, related to sitosterolcampesteryl(organic chemistry) A univalent radical derived from campesterolcampestrianRelating to, or abounding in, open fieldscampgroundsplural of campgroundcamphoratedTreated or impregnated with camphor.camphorweedAny member of species of the genus Pluchea of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family.camphorwoodThe wood of Cinnamomum camphora, an evergreen tree whose leaves have a smell of camphor when crushed.campimetricRelated to campimetrycampneoside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of phenyl-propanoid glycosides present in Campsis chinensiscamponotineAny ant of the tribe Camponotini, or, especially of the genus CamponotuscampothecinMisspelling of camptothecin.campsheetedSupported by a campshed or campsheeting.camptomelia(pathology) A congenital bending in the long bones of the limbscamptomelicRelating to camptomeliacamptonitic(mineralogy) Of or relating to camptonitecanafistulaThe flowering plant Cassia fistula, the golden shower tree.canakinumab(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody targeted at interleukin-1 beta, intended to treat rheumatoid arthritis.canalicularOf, pertaining to, or resembling a canaliculuscanaliculus(anatomy) Any of many small canals or ducts in the body, such as in the bone, or in some plants.canalizableSuitable for being canalized.canarigeninA particular cardenolide.canarygrassAlternative form of canary grass.cancelation(US) Alternative spelling of cancellation.cancellableWhich can be cancelled.cancellatedMarked with cross lines; crossbarred.cancerationThe act or state of becoming cancerous or growing into a cancer.cancerology(medicine, dated) The scientific study of cancer.cancerouslyIn a cancerous manner; like a cancer; malignant; spreading.cancerphobeA person who has cancerphobia.canchalaguaAny of several plants of the Americas similar to centaury, and formerly used like it for medicinal purposes, among them:candelabrasplural of candelabracandelabrinA particular steroid glycoside.candelabrumA candle holder with branches to hold more than one candle.candelillasplural of candelillacandesartan(pharmacology) An angiotensin receptor antagonist used for the treatment of hypertensioncandescence(archaic) incandescencecandidaciesplural of candidacycandidaemiaAlternative form of candidemia.candidalikeAlternative spelling of candida-like.candidating(US, colloquial) The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.candidature(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) The condition of becoming a candidate; candidateship.candidiasis(biology, medicine) A fungal infection due to any species of yeasts in the genus Candida or those that were formerly classified in the genus Candida but are now classified in the genus Candidozyma.candidiosisAlternative form of candidiasis.candleberryThe fruit of plants in the genus Myrica.candleflameThe flame of a candle.candlelightThe light emitted by a candle.candlemakerSomeone who makes candles; a chandler.candlepower(dated) A unit of luminous intensity of a light source, equal to 0.981 candelas.candleshadeAlternative form of candle-shade.candleshineThe light thrown from a lit candlecandlestandA holder for candles; a branched candlestick.candlestickA holder with a socket or spike for a candle.candlewicksplural of candlewickcandlewoodsplural of candlewoodcandoxatrilThe orally active prodrug of candoxatrilat.candrabinduA diacritic used in Indic scripts like Devanagari (ँ), Bengali (ঁ), Gurmukhi ( ਁ), Gujarati (ઁ), Odia (ଁ), and Telugu (ఁ) scripts. It usually indicates that the previous vowel is nasalized. Shown here over the letter "ka" (or in the case of Telugu, after the "ka"):candravinduAlternative form of candrabindu.candymakingThe manufacture of candy.caneworkingA glassblowing technique that uses rods of coloured glass to add intricate patterns and stripes to blown glass objects.canfieldite(mineralogy) A rare silver tin sulfide mineral.canilicularMisspelling of canalicular.caninophileSomeone who loves dogs.canisterize(transitive) To place in a canister.cankerwormsplural of cankerwormcannabaliseMisspelling of cannibalise.cannabalismMisspelling of cannibalism.cannabalizeMisspelling of cannibalize.cannabidiol(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonintoxicating cannabinoid found in the hemp plant Cannabis sativa.cannabinoid(organic chemistry) Structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinolcannabutter(uncountable, slang) A product of cooking cannabis with butter, used to make edibles.cannaflavin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of flavones present in cannabiscannaphobia(informal) The fear of, or aversion to, the use or legalization of cannabis.cannavanineMisspelling of canavanine.cannellated(architecture) Channeled or fluted.cannibalise(transitive) To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.cannibalishResembling or characteristic of a cannibal.cannibalismThe act of eating another of one's own species.cannibalizeAlternative form of cannibalise.canniniformMisspelling of caniniform.cannolicchiPasta in short twisted tubes resembling razor clams.cannolilikeResembling cannoli.cannonadingpresent participle and gerund of cannonadecannonballsplural of cannonballcannonproofImpenetrable by cannonballs.cannulatingpresent participle and gerund of cannulatecannulationThe insertion of a cannulacanonicallyIn a canonical manner.canonizableWorthy of being canonized.canophilistSynonym of cynophile (“a person who is fond of dogs”).canowindrid(zoology) Any extinct fish in the family Canowindridae.cantaloupesplural of cantaloupecantaloupey(informal) Resembling cantaloupes, cantaloupe-like.cantatricesplural of cantatricecanteenlessWithout a canteen.cantellated(mathematics) Generated or modified by a cantellation.cantharidal(archaic) Of, made of, or pertaining to cantharides.cantharidesSpanish fly, Lytta vesicatoria (syn. Cantharis vesicatoria).cantharidicRelated to, composed of, or derived from cantharides.cantharidin(organic chemistry) A volatile organic compound secreted by blister beetles.canthectomyThe surgical removal of tissue at the junction of the upper and lower eyelids.cantholysisThe surgical division of the canthus.cantileversplural of cantilevercantillatedsimple past and past participle of cantillatecantillatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of cantillatecantingnessThe quality of being canting.cantomeatalMisspelling of canthomeatal.cantonalism(historical, politics) A Spanish insurrectionary movement of the late 19th and early 20th century, aiming to divide the nation state into almost independent cantons.cantonalist(historical) A supporter of cantonalism.cantonmentsplural of cantonmentcanvasbacksplural of canvasbackcanvasboardA material consisting of canvas laminated onto a board, used for artworks.canvassableSuitable to be canvassed.canyonlandsplural of canyonlandcapablenessThe state or quality of being capable.capaciouslyIn a capacious manner.capacitance(physics, countable) An element of an electrical circuit exhibiting capacitance.capacitatedsimple past and past participle of capacitatecapacitatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of capacitatecaparisoned(of a horse or elephant) Having a richly ornamented harness.capecitabinAlternative form of capecitabine.capercailyeAlternative form of capercaillie.capernoitie(informal, Scotland) noddle (head)capernosity(humorous, literary, Ireland) The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:capillament(botany) A filament.capillariesplural of capillarycapillariidAny of the family Capillariidae of parasitic nematodes.capillarilyIn a capillary manner.capillarityThe interaction between the surfaces of a solid and liquid in contact that distorts the normal geometry of the liquid surface; especially the rise or fall of a liquid in a fine tube.capillarizeTo cause or to undergo capillarization.capillation(by extension, obsolete) A branching structure or ramification.capillatureA bush of hair; frizzing of the hair.capilliformHaving the form of a haircapillitialRelating to the capillitium.capillitiumA mass of sterile fibers within a fruiting body interspersed among spores.capitalisedIn capital letters.capitalisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of capitalisecapitalismsplural of capitalismcapitalistsplural of capitalistcapitalitisThe tendency to use capital letters gratuitously.capitalizedUS and Oxford British English standard spelling of capitalised.capitalizerOne who capitalizes.capitalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of capitalizecapitalnessThe state or quality of being capital.capitationsplural of capitationcapitellate(botany) Having a very small knob-like termination, or collected into minute capitula.capitonymicBeing or pertaining to a capitonym.capitoulateRule by capitouls, (specifically, historical) the former municipal government of Toulouse, France, under their direction.capitulatedsimple past and past participle of capitulatecapitulatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of capitulatecapitulatorA person who capitulates.caplessnessAbsence of caps.caplostatin(medicine) A particular polymeric antiangiogenic drugcapnographyThe monitoring of the concentration or partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the respiratory gases, generally during anesthesia and intensive care.capnolagniaA sexual fetish based on the sight and/or smell of someone smoking.capnometricRelating to capnometrycapnophilicThriving in the presence of carbon dioxide.capoeiristaA practitioner of capoeira.capoieristaMisspelling of capoeirista.cappelenite(mineralogy) A rare mineral that is a mixed borosilicate and fluoride of yttrium, cerium and bariumcappelletti(cooking) A circular form of ravioli.cappuccinosplural of cappuccinocapravirine(pharmacology) A nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor [5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)sulfanyl-4-propan-2-yl-1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)imidazol-2-yl]methyl carbamate.capreomycin(pharmacology) A cyclic peptide antibiotic obtained from a bacterium Saccharothrix mutabilis capreolus, commonly grouped with the aminoglycosides, given in combination with other antibiotics for tuberculosis.capriccetto(music) Alternative form of capriccietto.capricciosaA pizza garnished with mushrooms, artichokes, ham and olives.capriccioso(music) capriciouslycaprificateSynonym of caprify.caprigenousResembling or originating from goats.caprimulgid(zoology) Any of the Caprimulgidae, or nightjar family.capriomycinMisspelling of capreomycin.caprolactam(organic chemistry) A lactam (cyclic amide) manufactured from cyclohexanone and used in the manufacture of nylon.caproxamineAn antidepressant drug.capsazepine(organic chemistry) A capsaicin antagonist that blocks the heat sensation of chili pepperscapsicosideA particular steroid glycoside.capsidationThe formation and development of capsidscapsulatingpresent participle and gerund of capsulatecapsulation(medicine) The enclosing of (typically) a drug in a capsulecapsuliformHaving the form of a capsulecapsulotome(surgery) An instrument used to incise the capsule of the lens of the eye.capsulotomy(surgery) An incision into a capsule, especially into the lens of the eye when removing cataracts.captainciesplural of captaincycaptainlessWithout a captain.captainlikeResembling or characteristic of a captain.captionableCapable of being captioned.captionlessWithout a caption.captivatingThat captivates; fascinating.captivationThe act of captivating or the state of being captivated.captivatrixA female captivator.captivitiesplural of captivitycaptodative(chemistry) Affected by both a captor (electron-withdrawing) and a dative (electron-releasing) substituentcaptorhinid(zoology) Any primitive extinct reptile of the family Captorhinidae.capturelessThat captures or captured nothing.capuramycin(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a group of antibiotics that have a uracil nucleoside structure with a caprolactam substituentcaputegulumAny of a series of flat bones that cover the skull bones of ankylosaurscarabideousRelating to the carabidanscarabineersplural of carabineercarabinerosplural of carabinerocarabiniereA member of the carabinieri.carabinieriThe national gendarmerie of Italy.carabiniersplural of carabiniercaracanthid(zoology) Any fish in the family Caracanthidae.carameliserAlternative form of caramelizer.caramelisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of caramelisecaramelizedsimple past and past participle of caramelizecaramelizer(cooking) A device that caramelizes something.caramellikeResembling or characteristic of caramel.caramoussal(historical) A high-pooped Turkish ship.carangiformAny fish of the family Carangidaecaravaneersplural of caravaneercaravanlikeResembling or characteristic of a caravan.caravanningholidaying in a caravan, either mobile or in a permanent sitecaravansaryAlternative spelling of caravanserai.caravanseraAlternative spelling of caravanserai.caravanseryAlternative spelling of caravanserai.carbaborane(organic chemistry) A carborane.carbacephemAny of a class of synthetic antibiotics based on the structure of cephalosporin, a cephem, that prevent bacterial cell division by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.carbacrylicDescribing crosslinked polyacrylic/polycarboxylic resins.carbacyclicMisspelling of carbocyclic.carbacyclin(medicine) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug derived from a prostaglandincarbalkoxyl(organic chemistry) Alternative form of carboalkoxy.carbamidine(organic chemistry) Synonym of guanidine.carbamylase(biochemistry) Synonym of carbamoyltransferase; Synonym of transcarbamylase.carbamylateTo cause, or to undergo, carbamylationcarbanilate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of carbanilic acidcarbanilide(organic chemistry) N,N'-diphenylurea, used in organic synthesiscarbanionicOf or pertaining to a carbanioncarbapatite(mineralogy) A carbonated form of apatitecarbapenemeAlternative form of carbapenem.carbapenemsplural of carbapenemcarbasalate(pharmacology) An analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory drug.carbazocine(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the benzomorphan family, never marketed.carbazolide(chemistry) A complex of a metal ion and carbazolecarbazotate(dated, organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of carbazotic acidcarbecillinMisspelling of carbenicillin.carbendazimThe broad-spectrum benzimidazole fungicide methyl 1H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamatecarbendazol(organic chemistry) A particular fungicide, methyl N-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)carbamatecarbetamideA particular herbicide.carbethoxyl(organic chemistry) Alternative form of carbethoxy.carbimazole(pharmacology) The prodrug of thiamazole, used to treat hyperthyroidism.carbinamine(organic chemistry) Any alkyl or aryl derivative of methylaminecarboalkoxy(organic chemistry) Any univalent radical of the form R-CO- derived from a carboxylic acidcarboborate(inorganic chemistry) A chemical compound containing both carbonate and boratecarboborite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing boron, calcium, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen.carbocationAny cation containing an excess positive charge on one or more carbon atomscarbocromenA particular vasodilator.carbocyaninAlternative form of carbocyanine.carbocyclic(organic chemistry) describing a ring, all of whose atoms are carboncarboethoxy(organic chemistry, in combination) An ethyl ester of a carboxylic acid when used as a substituent -CO₂-CH₂CH₃carbolactam(organic chemistry) The lactam of a carboxylic acidcarboligase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses a carboligation (decarboxylation and ligation) reactioncarbolineumAn oily, water-insoluble, flammable, dark brown coal tar mixture, formerly used to preserve wooden structures.carbolizingpresent participle and gerund of carbolizecarbonadoedsimple past and past participle of carbonadocarbonadoesplural of carbonadocarbonamide(organic chemistry) The -CO-NR₂ functional group of an amide (or, by extension, an amide - especially a fully substituted amide)carbonatian(mineralogy) Containing carbonate anions.carbonatingpresent participle and gerund of carbonatecarbonation(physical chemistry) The state of having carbon dioxide gas dissolved in a liquid; the act or process of creating that state.carbonatiseAlternative spelling of carbonatize.carbonatite(geology) Any intrusive igneous rock having a majority of carbonate mineralscarbonatize(geology, rare) To combine with carbon dioxide to form carbonatescarbonimide(organic chemistry) The imide of carbonic acid; any derivative of this compoundcarbonisingpresent participle and gerund of carbonisecarbonizingpresent participle and gerund of carbonizecarbonosome(biology) Any prokaryotic structure that stores carbon (and therefore energy) (typically polyhydroxyalkanoate granules)carbonylate(chemistry, transitive) To introduce a carbonyl group, or the elements of carbon monoxide, into a molecule.carbonyloxy(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical formed by deprotonation of a carboxyl groupcarbophilic(organic chemistry) Having an affinity for carbon atoms in a molecule (especially an unsaturated one)carbophobiaIntense or obsessive avoidance of carbohydrates.carbophobic(organic chemistry) lacking an affinity for carbon atoms in a moleculecarboplatin(pharmacology) An organic derivative of platinum that is used in chemotherapy.carboranate(organic chemistry) A salt or ion derived from carborane acid.carborazine(organic chemistry) An unsaturated (but not wholly aromatic) heterocycle that has two carbon atoms, two nitrogen, two boron atoms and three partially delocalised double bondscarborundumCrystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive.carbosilane(organic chemistry) any compound containing carbon-to-silicon covalent bonds, especially one having the branched polymeric structure of a dendrimercarbostesinSynonym of bupivacaine.carbostyril(organic chemistry) alpha-quinolonecarbosulfan(organic chemistry) The carbamate insecticide 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-7-yl [(dibutylamino)sulfanyl]methylcarbamatecarbovinate(obsolete, organic chemistry) Any of a class of poorly-characterized salts derived from ethanolcarboxamide(organic chemistry) Any amide of a carboxylic acid - RC(=O)NR₂.carboxamido(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from a carboxamidecarboximide(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a carboxamide R-CO-NH-R'carboxyacyl(organic chemistry) A carboxy derivative of an acyl group; the radical formed by removing one hydroxyl group from a dicarboxylic acidcarboxydase(biochemistry) Synonym of carboxypeptidase.carboxylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes either a carboxylation or decarboxylation reaction.carboxylate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of a carboxylic acid.carboxysomeA bacterial organelle that contains enzymes involved in carbon fixationcarbuncularOf, pertaining to, or resembling a carbuncle.carburationAlternative spelling of carburetion.carburetantAny volatile liquid used in charging illuminating gases.carburetionThe process, as occurs in a carburetor, of mixing fuel with oxygen or air in appropriate proportion for combustion.carburetorsplural of carburetorcarburettedsimple past and past participle of carburetcarburetter(chiefly British) Alternative spelling of carburetor.carburettor(chiefly British) Alternative spelling of carburetor.carburisingpresent participle and gerund of carburisecarburizingpresent participle and gerund of carburizecarbutamideAn antidiabetic drug.carbylamine(obsolete, organic chemistry) an isocyanidecarcasslessThat lacks a carcasscarcinocyte(oncology, pathology, very rare) A single tumor cell.carcinogensplural of carcinogencarcinology(zoology) The study of crustaceans.carcinomataplural of carcinomacardanolide(organic chemistry) Any of a class of steroid lactones that, as plant glycosides, are toxiccardboardedCovered or strengthened with cardboard.cardenolide(organic chemistry) Any of many steroid lactones present in plants as glycosides; they are all toxic, affecting the heartcardholdersplural of cardholdercardholdingThe ownership of a card used for financial transactions.cardiagraphObsolete spelling of cardiograph.cardiectomy(medicine) The surgical removal of the cardia (the part of the esophagus that connects to the stomach).cardinalateThe dignity and ecclesiastic office of Roman Catholic cardinal.cardinaliseAlternative form of cardinalize.cardinalistA partisan of cardinals Richelieu and Mazarin in 17th century France (as opposed to a royalist).cardinality(set theory, of a set) The number of elements a given set contains.cardinalizeTo exalt to the office of a cardinal.cardioblast(biology) An embryonic cell, in some insects, that develops into the heartcardiodynia(pathology) pain in the heartcardiogenicOriginating in the heart.cardiogenin(organic chemistry) Synonym of scillarenin.cardiogenol(medicine) A drug, 4-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-2-(4-methoxyphenylamino)-pyrimidine, that induces cardiomyogenesis in embryonic stem cellscardiograph(cardiology) Electrocardiograph.cardiohemicRelating to (the movement of) blood within the heartcardiolipin(organic chemistry) Any phospholipid having the structure of a bisphosphatidylglycerol present in the muscles of the heartcardiologicSynonym of cardiological.cardiolysis(surgery) The freeing the heart from its adhesions to the sternal periosteum, typically in adhesive mediastinopericarditiscardiometry(medicine) measurement of the heart, as by percussion or auscultationcardiomotorRelating to the beating of the heartcardiopathy(medicine) Any disease or disorder of the heart.cardiophobeA person who has cardiophobia.cardiophoneA specialised stethoscope used to listen to the sounds of the heartcardiorenal(anatomy) Of the heart and the kidney.cardioscope(surgery) An instrument used to inspect the interior of the living heart.cardioscopyMeasurement with the cardioscope.cardiospasmachalasia of the cardia (part of the esophagus)cardiosportsport that exercises the heartcardiotonicThat has a favourable (tonic) effect on the action of the heart.cardiotoxicChemically damaging to the tissues of the heart.cardiotoxinAny material that causes cardiotoxicity.cardiovagalRelating to the vagus nerve and blood pressurecardioviralRelating to cardioviruses.cardiovirusAny virus, of the genus Cardiovirus, responsible for encephalomyocarditis and related diseasescardoncilloA woody tropical American cactus Wilcoxia papillosacardplayersplural of cardplayercardplayingThe playing of card games.cardsharper(rare) Synonym of cardsharp.carduaceous(botany) Belonging to the Carduaceae of plants.carebastineA histamine 1 receptor antagonist.careeringlyWith rapid uncontrollable motion; headlong.careerwomanAlternative form of career woman.carefreedomThe property of being lighthearted, joyous, cheerful, without a care.carefulnessThe state of being careful.careseekingThe seeking out of care for oneself.caressinglyIn a caressing manner; soothingly.caressivelyIn a caressive manner.caretrosideA particular steroid glycoside.carfecillin(pharmacology) A beta-lactam antibiotic, a phenyl derivative of carbenicillin, acting as a prodrug.carfenazineAlternative form of carphenazine.carfentanil(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A narcotic painkiller that is four orders of magnitude more potent than morphine, used for tranquilizing large animals and abused as a recreational drug.carfentanylAlternative spelling of carfentanil.carfilzomib(medicine) A drug, that inhibits ubiquitination, used for the treatment of multiple myelomacaribouskinThe skin of a caribou, or leather made therefrom.caricaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Caricaceae.caricaturalHaving the character of a caricature.caricaturedsimple past and past participle of caricaturecaricaturesplural of caricaturecarilloneurAlternative form of carillonneur.carillonistOne who plays the carillon.carillonnedsimple past and past participle of carilloncariologistA dentist who specialises in the treatment of cariescariostasisThe halting of the development of dental caries.cariostaticThat halts the development of dental caries.cariousnessthe state or quality of being carious, an advanced state of corrosion.cariprazineAn antipsychotic drug.carisbamate(pharmacology) An experimental anticonvulsant drug.carjackingsplural of carjackingcarletonite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, carbon, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.carloadingsplural of carloadingcarmagnolesplural of carmagnolecarmazapineMisspelling of carbamazepine.carminative(medicine) Relieving the discomfort of gas in the digestive tract, either by reducing its production (by the gut microbiota) or by inducing its expulsion (whether as belches [upper GI action] or as flatus [lower GI action]).carminophilThat stains easily with carmine dyescarmoxiroleA dopamine agonist.carnaptiousbad-tempered, quarrelsome, snappycarnationed(poetic) Of a rosy pink colour.carnegieite(mineralogy) An (often synthetic) feldspar similar to nephelinecarnidazole(pharmacology) An antiprotozoal drug of the nitroimidazole class used in veterinary medicine.carniferousObsolete form of carnivorous.carnificialRelating to a carnifex or executioner.carnitarian(rare) meatatariancarnivalize(transitive, literature) To subvert (mainstream assumptions or literary styles) through humour and chaos.carnivorismThe fact or practice of being a carnivore.carnivorityThe condition of being carnivorouscarnivorousOf, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order Carnivora.carnocyclinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Carnobacterium maltaromaticum.carnographyAny writing, films, images, or other material that contains gratuitous amounts of bloodshed or violence.carnophobiaA strong fear or dislike of meat.carnosinase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of Xaa!His dipeptides.carocainideAn antiarrhythmic drug.carolenalin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpenoid lactone found in Helenium autumnale.carotenoidsplural of carotenoidcarotenosisThe presence in blood of the orange pigment carotene from excessive intake of carrots or other vegetables containing the pigment resulting in increased serum carotenoids.carotidyniaA syndrome characterized by unilateral tenderness of the carotid artery, near the bifurcation.carotodyniaAlternative form of carotidynia.carousinglyin a carousing mannercarpellodicRelating to or exhibiting carpellody.carpenteredBuilt by a carpenter.carpenterlyIn the way of, or appropriate to, a carpenter.carpentress(rare) A female carpenter.carperidine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic.carperitide(pharmacology) A recombinant atrial natriuretic peptide.carpetgrassAlternative spelling of carpet grass.carpetlayerA person who lays (cuts, shapes and fits) carpets.carpetmakerOne who manufactures carpets.carpetsharkAlternative form of carpet shark.carpetwardsAlternative form of carpetward.carphologia(medicine, rare) picking at bedding and clothing, or at the lips, or of perceived invisible objectscarpindololA beta-adrenergic blocking drug.carpodermis(botany) Synonym of pericarp.carpogonialRelating to a carpogonium.carpogonium(biology) The female organ in the red algae (Rhodophyta), having an elongated process which is the receptive organ for the male gametescarpolestid(zoology) Any extinct mammal in the family Carpolestidae.carpologistSomeone who studies carpology.carpophoresplural of carpophorecarpopoditeThe fifth joint of the endopodite of a crustacean (between the meropodite and the propodite)carpopodium(botany) A receptacular elongation of the base of the gynoeciumcarpoptosis(pathology) Synonym of wrist drop.carposphere(botany) A phyllosphere of fruitscarposporicRelating to carpospores.carpotarsal(anatomy) Relating to the carpals and tarsus.carprazidil(pharmacology) A vasodilator.carpropamidA particular fungicide.carrageenanA food additive made from a purified extract of red seaweed, commonly used as a thickening agent.carrageeninAlternative form of carrageenan.carragheensplural of carragheencarrboydite(mineralogy) A hexagonal mineral containing aluminum, carbon, copper, hydrogen, nickel, oxygen, and sulfur.carriagefulThe amount that can fit in a carriage.carriageway(UK, Ireland, Hong Kong) The part of a road that carries traffic.carridaries(obsolete) A kind of silk and cotton fabric from India.carrierbagsplural of carrierbagcarriershipThe role or occupation of a carrier.carrotinessThe state or quality of being carroty.carsicknessMotion sickness caused by riding in a motor car.cartazolateA pyrazolopyridine drug with anxiolytic effects.cartelisticrelating to cartelists or to cartelismcartelizingpresent participle and gerund of cartelizecartilagein(biochemistry) A protein found in cartilagecartography(uncountable) The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.cartologistA person involved in cartology.cartomancerOne who practices cartomancy; a fortuneteller who uses cards.cartometricRelating to cartometricscartonboardSynonym of boxboard.cartonectin(biochemistry) A collagenous adipokinecartoonistsplural of cartoonistcartoonlikeResembling a cartoon.cartophiliaThe love of maps.cartophilicTaking part in, or relating to, the hobby of collecting cigarette cards.cartoppable(of a boat) Suitable for being cartopped.cartwheeledsimple past and past participle of cartwheelcartwheelerOne who performs a cartwheel (gymnastic spinning manoeuvre).cartwrightsplural of cartwrightcarunculate(botany, zoology) Having a caruncle or caruncles; caruncular.carunculousOf, relating to, or like, a caruncle.carvabilityThe quality of being carvable; workability with regard to carving.carvelbuiltAlternative form of carvel-built.carvestrene(organic chemistry) A racemic form of sylvestrenecaryatideanOf or relating to a caryatid.caryopilite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing arsenic, chlorine, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.caryopsidesplural of caryopsiscaryopterisAny of the genus Caryopteris of Asian shrubs,cascadinglyIn a cascade; as if falling one after the other.cascarillasplural of cascarillacascarillin(organic chemistry) Any of various white, crystallizable, bitter substances extracted from oil of cascarilla.cascaroside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of hydroxyanthracene glycosides, found in cascara, that act as laxativescasebearing(of a moth) That constructs a protective silken case.casehardensthird-person singular simple present indicative of casehardencaseworkersplural of caseworkercaseworkingSynonym of casework.cashabilityThe quality of being cashable; ability to be cashed.cashierless(commerce) Without a cashier or cashiers; especially of a point of sale.cashierment(obsolete) dismissalcashmeretteA kind of fabric, in imitation of cashmere, used for making frocks, tops, jackets etc.cashtration(slang, humorous) The loss or lack of money.casirivimab(medicine) A monoclonal antibody used together with imdevimab to treat Covid-19casomorphinAny of several peptides, formed during the metabolism of casein, that have opiate activity.caspofungin(pharmacology) An antifungal drug of the echinocandin class, administered intravenously.cassabananaThe banana passionfruit or any of several similar plants of the family CucurbitaceaecasseroladeA form of protest in which people create noise with pots and pans.cassiduloidAny sea urchin of the order Cassiduloida.cassiicolin(biochemistry) A toxic protein produced by Corynespora cassiicolacassioberryAn American shrub (Viburnum obovatum) or its fruitcassiopeium(obsolete) The original name of the element lutetium.cassiterite(mineralogy) A generally black mineral, composed of tin oxide, SnO₂, which is an important ore of tin.cassowariesplural of cassowarycastabilityThe quality or degree of being castable.castanetistOne who plays the castanet.castanoside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of hydroxy-cinnamoylmannopyranosides found in chestnuts of the genus Castanea.castellanosplural of castellanocastellanus(meteorology) A cloud species which shows vertical formations giving a crenellated appearance, associated with cirrus, cirrocumulus, altocumulus, and stratocumulus genera.castellatedCastle-like: built or shaped like a castle; usually, specifically, having castellations (crenellations).castellatus(meteorology) Synonym of castellanus (“type of cloud”).casterwheelSynonym of caster.castigatingpresent participle and gerund of castigatecastigationSevere criticism.castigativeThat castigates.castigatoryServing or tending to castigate.castillatedAlternative spelling of castellated.castratableCapable of being castrated.castrensial(archaic) Belonging to a (military) camp.castrophonyThe overwhelming sounds of catastrophe.casualizingpresent participle and gerund of casualizecasuarictin(organic chemistry) An ellagitannin found in Casuarina and Stachyurus species, formed from two hexahydroxydiphenic acid units and one gallic acid unit linked to a glucose molecule.casuisticalSynonym of casuistic.casuistriesplural of casuistrycatabolitesplural of catabolitecatabolizedsimple past and past participle of catabolizecatabolysisSynonym of catabolism.catabolytic(biochemistry) Relating to catabolysiscatabolyzedMisspelling of catabolized.catacaustica caustic curve formed by light reflecting from a curved surfacecatachresisA misuse of a word; an application of a term to something which it does not properly denote.cataclasiteA type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting.cataclastic(petrology) describing a type of metamorphic rock that has undergone shearing and granulation by high mechanical stresscataclysmalAs noisy or destructive as a cataclysm.cataclysmicOf or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.catacousticOf or relating to catacoustics.catacrotismQuality of being catacrotic.catadiopticMisspelling of catadioptric.catadromous(ichthyology, of a migratory fish) Living in fresh water as an adult, but breeding in the sea.catafalquesplural of catafalquecatagenesis(geology) The cracking process in which organic kerogens are broken down into hydrocarbons.catageneticRelating to catagenesis.catalanoite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal colorless mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.catalepsiesplural of catalepsycatalepticsplural of catalepticcataleptize(transitive) To induce a state of catalepsy in.cataleptoidResembling catalepsy.catallacticRelating to catallactics.catalogableCapable of being cataloged.catalogicalSynonym of catalogic.cataloguersplural of cataloguercataloguingpresent participle and gerund of cataloguecataloguiseAlternative form of catalogize.cataloguizeAlternative form of catalogize.catalysableAble to be catalysed.catalysator(non-native speakers' English) catalystcatalyzableAlternative form of catalysable.catamiticalOf or pertaining to catamitism or catamitescatamnesticRelating to catamnesiscatamorphicRelating to catamorphism.cataphonicsSynonym of catacoustics.cataplecticRelating to, or exhibiting, cataplexycatapleiite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.catapultianHaving the force of a catapult.catapultierThe operator of a catapult.catapultingpresent participle and gerund of catapultcataractous(archaic) Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a cataract in the eye.catarrhalicAlternative form of catarrhal.catarrhallyIn a catarrhal manner.catarrhinesplural of catarrhinecatastalsis(biology) The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscle of the intestines. It resembles ordinary peristalsis but is not preceded by a zone of inhibition. It is mostly absolute now, covered by the term peristaltic wave.catastaltic(medicine) Holding back outflow of fluids by contraction of tissues.catasteriseBritish standard spelling of catasterize.catasterism(Greek mythology) The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.catasterize(Greek mythology, transitive) To turn into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.catastropheAny large and disastrous event of great significance.catastrophyMisspelling of catastrophe.catathrenia(pathology) Groaning while falling asleep or while sleeping.catatorulin(attributive) Designating a certain test for thiamine levels in brain tissue, involving pyruvic acid.catawampousAlternative form of catawampus.catblogging(Internet slang, rare) The practice of posting pictures of cats on one's weblog.catchbreathAlternative form of catch-breath.catchphraseA repeated expression, often originating in popular culture.catchpointsAlternative form of catch points.catchstitchA stitch used in bookbinding to hold a sheet of paper to the next one.catchweight(horse racing) Without any weight restrictions; without being handicapped.catechetickObsolete spelling of catechetic.catecheticsReligious teaching, especially that given to children before confirmation.catechisersplural of catechisercatechisingpresent participle and gerund of catechisecatechismalOf or pertaining to a catechism; having the form of questions and answers; catechical.catechisticPertaining to a catechism.catechizersplural of catechizercatechizingpresent participle and gerund of catechizecatecholase(biochemistry) catechol oxidasecatecholate(organic chemistry) Any salt (phenolate) of catecholcatechresis(obsolete) Alternative form of catachresis.catechumensplural of catechumencategoricalAbsolute; having no exception.categorisedsimple past and past participle of categorisecategoriserAlternative spelling of categorizer.categorisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of categorisecategorizedsimple past and past participle of categorizecategorizerOne who, or that which, categorizes.categorizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of categorizecatenulatedsimple past and past participle of catenulatecatercornerAlternative form of cater-corner.caterershipThe role or business of a caterer.caterpillarThe larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.caterpillerObsolete spelling of caterpillar.caterwauledsimple past and past participle of caterwaulcaterwaulerOne who caterwauls.catfightingEngaging in catfights.catfishlikeResembling or characteristic of a catfish.cathedraledHaving a cathedral.cathedralicRelating to, or resembling, a cathedral.cathedratedIn a sitting position; seated.cathedraticpromulgated ex cathedra; authoritative.cathenamine(organic chemistry) A form of didehydroajmalicine that is an intermediate in the enzymatic production of ajmalicinecatheteriseAlternative form of catheterize.catheterism(medicine) The operation of introducing a catheter; catheterization.catheterize(medicine) To insert a catheter into a cavity.catholicate(rare) The jurisdiction of an Armenian catholicos.catholiciseAlternative spelling of Catholicize.catholicismThe state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity.catholicityThe quality of being catholic, universal or inclusive.catholicklyObsolete form of catholicly.cationicityThe condition of being cationiccatlessnessAbsence of cats.catlikenessThe quality of being catlike; felinity.catoptricalAlternative form of catoptric.catostomineRelating to, or characteristic of the catostomins (and/or the catostomids)catstitcherOne who catstitches.cattimandooThe latex of the tree Euphorbia cattimandoo.cattishnessThe property of being cattish.cattlebeastAlternative form of cattle beast.cattlebuyerAlternative form of cattle-buyer.cattleguardAlternative form of cattle guard.cattleheartAny of various papilionid butterflies of the genus Parides, of the Neotropics.cattleproofResistant to cattle; preventing cattle from entering or escaping.cattlewomanA woman who raises or tends cattle.cattycorner(US, Canada) Alternative form of catty-corner.cattywampusSynonym of catawampus (“askew”).catumaxomabA rat-murine hybrid monoclonal antibody used to treat certain cancers.catwalklikeResembling or characteristic of a catwalk.caudalizingThat leads to caudalizationcaudatoside(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpene glycoside (2S,7S,7aS)-7-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5,7-trimethyl-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyspiro[3a,7a-dihydro-3H-indene-6,1'-cyclopropane]-1-onecaudiciform(botany) Shaped like a caudex or stem.caudillismoThe type of government ruled by a caudillo.caudilloismRule by a caudillo.caudipterid(zoology) Any of the †Caudipteridae, a family of oviraptorosaurian dinosaurs.caudodistaldistal from the tail or posteriorcaudodorsal(anatomy) Near the back of the tailcaudomedial(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the tail and the inside (nearest the middle) of an organ etccaudomedian(anatomy) caudal and mediancaudosacralA sacral (bone) at the base of a tailcauldronfulAs much as a cauldron will hold.caulerpicin(organic chemistry) A mixture of toxic ceramides present in green alga of the genus Caulerpa.caulescence(botany, neurology) The degree to which something, such as a plant or neuron, has a well-formed main stem.caulicolous(botany) That grows parasitically on the stems of other plantscauliferous(botany) Giving rise to a stalk or stemcaulifloretA single floret of cauliflower.cauliflowerBrassica oleracea var. botrytis, an annual variety of cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.cauligenous(botany) Originating from the stem of a plant.cauligerous(rare) cauligenouscaulobacterAny of the bacteria of the genus Caulobacter.caulosphere(botany) A phyllosphere of stemscausabilityThe condition of being causablecausalitiesplural of causalitycausationalpertaining to causationcausativelyIn a causative mannercausativityThe property of being causative.causativize(ambitransitive, grammar) To make or become causative.causelesslyWithout cause; in a causeless manner.causewaymanA man employed to build a causeway.causeymaker(obsolete) A person who lays cobblestones.causingness(philosophy) The quality or characteristic of being the cause of something.causticallyIn a caustic manner.causticiserAlternative form of causticizer.causticizerA device that causticizes.causticnessThe state or quality of being caustic.cautelously(obsolete) In a cautelous manner.cauterizingpresent participle and gerund of cauterizecautionallyIn a cautional mannercavalierishSomewhat like a cavalier.cavalierismThe practice or principles of cavaliers; cavalier behaviourcavemanlikeResembling or relating to cavemen.cavemannishResembling or characteristic of a caveman.cavemovirusAny virus of the genus Cavemoviruscavendishia(botany) Any of the genus Cavendishia of woody perennial plants.cavernicole(biology) A cavernicolous organismcavernolide(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpenoid lactone present in the sponge Fasciospongia cavernosacavernouslyIn a cavernous manner; like a cavern.cavernulousFull of small cavities.cavicapture(biochemistry) The temporary capture of a small molecule in a cavity of a biological macromolecule.caviconchalRelating to a cavity in the conchacavillationThe act of cavilling.cavortinglyWith a cavorting motion or manner.cavosteliidAny slime mold of the family Cavosteliidae.cavosurface(dentistry) The surface of a cavitycaziqueshipAlternative form of caciqueship.ceanothusesplural of ceanothusceaselesslyWithout ceasing.cebaracetamA drug from the racetam family.cebocephaly(teratology) A developmental anomaly of the head, characterized by a monkey-like head with a defective small, flattened nose with a single nostril or absent nose and closely set eyes.cebochoeridAny of a group of extinct palaeodont artiodactyls of the family †Cebochoeridaececectomize(surgery) To perform a cecectomycecidiologyAlternative form of cecidology.cecidomyiid(zoology) Any gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae.cecocentral(medicine) of or relating to the blind spot and the central macular areacedelizumab(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody that acts on the immune system and may have applications in preventing organ transplant rejections and in treating autoimmune diseases.cefacetrile(pharmacetical drug) A cephalosporin antibiotic.cefaclidineAlternative form of cefclidine.cefamandole(pharmacology) A particular cephalosporin antibiotic.cefatrizine(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic.cefdaloxime(pharmacology) A particular third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.cefetrizole(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.cefiderocol(pharmacology) A siderophore cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat complicated urinary tract infections when no other options are available.cefluprenam(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.cefmenoxime(pharmacology) A particular third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.cefmetazole(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.cefpimizole(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.cefpiramide(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.cefpodoxime(pharmacology) A particular cephalosporin antibiotic.cefroxadine(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.ceftaroline(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.ceftazadimeAlternative form of ceftazidime.ceftazidime(pharmacology) A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, usually reserved for the treatment of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.ceftizoxime(pharmacology) A parenteral third-generation cephalosporin drug.ceftolozaneAn antibiotic normally combined with tazobactamceftriaxomeMisspelling of ceftriaxone.ceftriaxone(pharmacology) A synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic.ceilinglessWithout a ceiling.ceilinglikeResembling or characteristic of a ceiling.ceilingwardFacing or directed toward the ceiling.celebratingpresent participle and gerund of celebratecelebrationThe formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.celebrative(uncommon) Involving celebration; having the nature of a celebration.celebratorsplural of celebratorcelebratoryHaving the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.celebretard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A celebrity who is foolish or stupid, especially one noted for episodes of unrestrained, self-destructive behavior.celebricideThe killing of a celebrity.celebritiesplural of celebritycelebritize(transitive) To transform (a person or concept) into a celebrity; to make famous.celebutanteA young, usually female socialite, especially one of limited accomplishment, who is the focus of sufficient media attention and public interest to be regarded as a celebrity.celestiallyIn a celestial manner; concerning the heavens.celestitudecelestialnesscellarwomanA female cellarman.cellevisionAn electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of visual images, and often sound, to wireless handheld electronic devices.celliferousBearing or producing cells.cellobionicRelating to cellobionic acid or its derivativedcellobiosan(biochemistry) The anhydrosugar (2S,4S,5S)-2-[[(2S,3R,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-2-yl]oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol derived from cellobiosecellobiosesplural of cellobiosecellobiosylA univalent radical derived from cellobiosecellohexoseAlternative form of cellohexaose.cellophanesplural of cellophanecellotriose(biochemistry) A trisaccharide in which three glucose units are joined with 1, 4-β linkagescellotropin(organic chemistry) A benzoyl derivative formerly used in treating tuberculosis.cellubrevin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that regulate vesicle fusioncellucottonA cellulose-based cotton substitute used in the early 20th century.cellularilyAlternative form of cellularly.cellulariseAlternative form of cellularize.cellularity(medicine) The number and type of cells in a given tissuecellularize(biology, transitive) To separate into distinct cells.cellulationThe formation of cells (in a material).celluloidedCovered in celluloid.cellulosome(biochemistry) A complex of enzymes that degrade the polysaccharide surface of cells and mediate cell attachmentcelmoleukin(biochemistry) A particular interleukin.celoschisis(pathology) A congenital fissure of the abdominal wall.cementationThe act of cementing.cementatoryHaving the quality of cementing, or uniting firmly.cementboardAlternative form of cement board.cementocyteAn entrapped cementoblast forming part of the cementum.cementstone(geology) Synonym of calcilutite.cemeteryful(rare, humorous) As much as a cemetery would hold.cenancestor(biology, paleontology, taxonomy) The last ancestor common of two or more lineages, especially the last universal common ancestor of all life.cenderitide(pharmacology) A chimeric natriuretic peptide used to treat heart failure.cenesthesiacoenesthesiscenesthesicAlternative form of coenesthetic.cenesthesisAlternative form of coenesthesis.cenestheticAlternative form of coenesthetic.cenobiticalAlternative form of cenobitic.cenogenesisAlternative spelling of caenogenesis.cenogeneticAlternative form of caenogenetic.cenospeciesAlternative form of coenospecies.censorshipsplural of censorshipcensureless(rare) Without censure.censureshipThe act or process of censuring; censure or condemnation.centaurette(fantasy) A female centaur.centchromanormeloxifenecentenarianOne who or that which is at least 100 years old.centenariesplural of centenarycentennialsplural of centennialcenterboard(American spelling, nautical) Alternative spelling of centreboard.centerfield(baseball) The central part of the outfieldcenterfoldsplural of centerfoldcenterlinesplural of centerlinecenterpieceUS standard spelling of centrepiece.centerpointpoint at the center of something, midpointcenterpunchThe indentation left by such a tool.centerstageAlternative form of center stage.centesimateTo select one person in every hundred for a punishment.centiampere(metrology) An SI unit of electric current equal to 10⁻² amperes. Symbol: cAcentifidous(archaic) Divided into a hundred parts.centigrammeAlternative spelling of centigram.centilitersplural of centilitercentillionsplural of centillioncentimetersplural of centimetercentimetresplural of centimetrecentimetricMeasured in centimetrescentimorgan(biology) A length of chromosome in which an average of 0.01 crossover occurs per generation.centinewtonOne hundredth of a newton. Symbol cN.centinormal(chemistry) Having a concentration one hundredth that of a normal solutioncentipoisesplural of centipoisecentisecond(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10⁻² seconds. Symbol: cscentistokes(physics) A unit of kinematic viscosity equal to one-hundredth of a stokes.centralisedNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of centralized.centraliserAlternative spelling of centralizer.centralisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of centralisecentralistsplural of centralistcentralizedHaving things physically towards the center; consolidated or concentratedcentralizerA device used to centralize a piece of equipment.centralizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of centralizecentralmostsuperlative form of central: most central.centralnessThe state or quality of being central.centrarchid(zoology) Any member of the Centrarchidae, the freshwater sunfishes.centreboard(British spelling, nautical) The adjustable keel on a small yacht or dinghy that acts, among other things, as ballast and to counteract the sideways force of the wind.centrednessAlternative form of centeredness.centrefieldUK spelling of centerfield.centrepieceAn ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.centrepunchAlternative form of centerpunch.centrerightA political position between those of the centre and the rightcentricallyIn a centric manner or direction; centrallycentriciput(anatomy) The middle part of the head; the part of the head situated between the occiput and sinciput.centrificalMisspelling of centrifugal.centrifixedOf a two-branched organ, attached by its center, e.g. a hair, or anther.centrifugalTending, or causing, to recede from the center.centrifugedsimple past and past participle of centrifugecentrifugesplural of centrifugecentripedalMisspelling of centripetal.centripetalDirected or moving towards a centre.centripoiseMisspelling of centipoise.centrivenalIn the centre of a veincentrizonal(anatomy) Of or relating to a central zone.centrobaricRelating to the centre of gravity or the process of finding it.centroblast(anatomy) An activated B cell that is enlarged with multiple eccentric nucleoli and proliferating in the germinal center of a secondary lymphoid follicle, after stimulation by follicular dendritic cell cytokines and helper T cells.centrocyticRelating to centrocytescentrohelidAny heliozoan protist of the order Centrohelida.centroidingThe calculation of the centroid of a curve.centrolenid(zoology) Any glass frog in the family Centrolenidae.centromatidThe structure, in the centre of a chromosome, to which the sister chromatids are attachedcentromeral(rare) Relating to centromeres; centromeric.centromeresplural of centromerecentromericPertaining to, or characteristic of, centromeres.centropagid(zoology) Any copepod in the family Centropagidae.centroplasmThe substance of the centrosomecentropomid(zoology) Any fish of the family Centropomidae.centropyxid(zoology) Any amoebozoan in the family Centropyxidae.centroscopeA device for controlling the visual stimulation of the eye.centroscopyTreatment by means of a centroscope.centrosomalOf or pertaining to a centrosome or centrosomescentrosomesplural of centrosomecentrosomicRelating to the centrosome.centrosomin(biochemistry) A protein in the centrosome of some fiescentumviralOf or pertaining to the centumviricenturiator(often capitalised) A writer of the Magdeburg Centuries.centurylongLasting for approximately a century.cephadroxilAlternative form of cefadroxil.cephalalgia(medicine) A pain in the head; headache.cephalalgic(medicine) Relating to, or affected with, headache.cephaletron(zoology) The head of a crustacean.cephalexinsplural of cephalexincephalistic(obsolete, rare) cephalic; relating to the headcephalocele(medicine) encephalocelecephalodialRelating to cephalodia.cephalodiumA small gall-like structure found in some lichens that contain cyanobacterial symbionts.cephalofoil(zoology) Either of the two outward extensions of the head of a hammerhead shark.cephalogramAn X-ray of the craniofacial area.cephalomere(zoology) One of the somites (arthromeres) which make up the head of arthropods.cephalomyid(zoology) Any extinct rodent in the family Cephalomyidae.cephalopodeArchaic form of cephalopod.cephalopodsplural of cephalopodcephalosome(zoology) The anterior region or head of insects and other arthropods; the anterior of the cephalothorax.cephalostatA framework that holds the head stationary for radiography or other radiology and for surgery.cephalothin(medicine) A semisynthetic antibiotic related to cephalosporincephalotome(archaic, surgery) An instrument for cutting into the fetal head, to facilitate delivery during a stillbirth.cephalotomydissection or opening of the headcephazolineAlternative form of cefazolin.cephotaximeAlternative form of cefotaxime.cepstrogramThe graphical representation of a cepstrum.cerambycineAny longhorn beetle of the subfamily CerambycinaecerambycoidResembling or belonging to the family Cerambycidae, longhorn beetles.ceramicistsplural of ceramicistceramicwareCeramic items.ceramometalSynonym of cermet.ceraphronid(zoology) Any wasp in the family Ceraphronidae.cerapiosideA particular steroid glycoside.cerargyrite(mineralogy) A mineral form of silver chloride, AgCl, that is a rare ore of silver; horn silver.ceratohyoidA horny part of the hyoid bone that connects it to the epihyoidceratomania(botany) The conversion of phyllomes into spur-like or sac-like nectarial structures, as in ranunculaceous plants.ceratomorphAny odd-toed ungulate of the suborder Ceratomorpha.ceratomyxidAny myxozoan of the family CeratomyxidaeceratophagyAlternative form of keratophagy.ceratophoreAny lizard of the genus Ceratophoraceratophyte(zoology) a type of coral polyp, the internal axis of which has the appearance of wood or horn.ceratopsianOf or belonging to the Ceratopsia suborder of dinosaurs.ceratopsoidAny marginocephalian dinosaur of the superfamily CeratopsoideaceratostyleThe distal part of an invertebrate antennaceratotoxinAn antibacterial peptide present in fruit flies of genus Ceratitis.cerberosideA particular cardiac glycoside.cercocystis(biology) A tapeworm cysticercoid larva that develops within the vertebrate host villus rather than in an invertebrate hostcercosporin(organic chemistry) A toxin found in Cercospora species.cerealogistOne who practices or studies cerealogy, or crop circles.cerebellous(anatomy, dated) Relating to the cerebellum; cerebellar.cerebellumsplural of cerebellumcerebraliseto make a mental picture or map of somethingcerebralism(philosophy, uncountable) The doctrine that non-physical phenomena are functions or products of the brain only.cerebralist(philosophy) One who accepts cerebralism.cerebralize(transitive) To make a mental picture or map of.cerebrationThe act of cerebrating; reflection, thinking, thought.cerebricity(very rare) Brainpower; the faculty of intelligence.cerebriformResembling the outer surface of the braincerebrology(arcchaic) neurology (The science of the brain).cerebroside(biochemistry) Any of several glycosphingolipids found in the membranes of muscle and nervous tissuecerebrotomy(surgery) incision into the braincerebrotypeA specific type of brain shared by animals that have similar behaviourcereclothedCovered in a cerecloth.ceremoniallObsolete spelling of ceremonial.ceremonialsplural of ceremonialceremoniousInvolving much ceremony; ostentatious, showy.cereologistSomeone who studies crop circles, especially one who believes that they are not man-made or formed by other terrestrial processes.cericlamine(organic chemistry) A serotonin agonist.cerliponase(biochemistry) A peptidase that acts on tripeptidescerographicOf or relating to cerography.ceroplasticModelled in wax.cerrelationMisspelling of correlation.certainnessThe state or quality of being certain.certaintiesplural of certaintycertifiable(of a document) That can or must be certified.certifiablyWith the potential for certification.certificantOne who is (professionally or academically) certified, one who has received a certification.certificateA document containing a certified statement.cerulescentHaving a light-blue color.ceruminosis(pathology) Excessive secretion or buildup of cerumen (earwax)cervelleite(mineralogy) An isometric mineral containing silver, sulfur, and tellurium.cervelliereA metal skullcap.cervicalizeTo modify the vertebra in order to form the neck of an animalcervicogramSynonym of cervicograph.cervicotomy(surgery) Incision into the neck or the cervix of the uterus.cervicotypeAny specific cervicovaginal bacteriumcesarevitchAlternative spelling of tsarevich.cesarewitchObsolete form of tsarevich.cespitoselyIn a cespitose manner.cestodiasisinfection by cestodescetalkonium(pharmacology) A form of benzalkonium in which the longer alkyl group is cetyl.cethromycin(pharmacology) A certain ketolide antibiotic.cetiosaurid(zoology) Any dinosaur in the family Cetiosauridae.cetologicalOf or pertaining to cetology.cetologistsplural of cetologistcetostearylA mixture of cetyl and stearylcetotheriid(zoology) Any whale in the family Cetotheriidae.cetrimonium(pharmacology) The cetyltrimethylammonium radical.cevadilline(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in sabadilla seeds.chachalacasplural of chachalacachacotriose(biochemistry) The trisaccharide 6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->2)-[6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)]-D-glucopyranosechadwickite(mineralogy) A tetragonal yellow mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.chaeototaxyAlternative form of chaetotaxy.chaetoblast(biology) The most basal cell of the chaetal folliclechaetognathAny of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha.chaetonotid(zoology) Any pterosaur in the family Chaetonotidae.chaetophoreThe structure in the skin of an animal from which bristles are producedchaetotaxicRelating to a chaetotaxychaffinchesplural of chaffinchchafuroside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of polyphenolic glucosides present in some types of teachagrinningpresent participle and gerund of chagrinchaidamuite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pedial mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.chaingangerAlternative form of chain-ganger.chainmakingThe manufacture of chains.chainplatesplural of chainplatechainsmokedsimple past and past participle of chainsmokechainsmokesthird-person singular simple present indicative of chainsmokechainsorterA device used to connect conveyor belts travelling in different directions in automated sortationchainsticksSynonym of nunchaku.chainstitchAlternative form of chain stitch.chairholderOne who holds the role of academic chair.chairmakersplural of chairmakerchairmakingThe manufacture of chairs.chairmaness(dated) Synonym of chairwoman.chairmannedsimple past and past participle of chairmanchairoplaneA fairground ride, a variation on the carousel in which the chairs are suspended from the rotating top of the carousel.chairpersonA chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.chairseaterAlternative form of chair seater.chairwarmer(derogatory) One who occupies a post or employment but does no useful work.chaisemakerA manufacturer of horse-drawn carriages.chajangmyon(rare) Alternative form of chajangmyun.chajangmyunAlternative form of jjajangmyeon.chalazogamy(botany) A process of fecundation in which the pollen tube penetrates to the embryo sac through the tissue of the chalaza, instead of entering through the micropyle.chalcanthum(alchemy, obsolete) Copper(II) sulfate (CuSO₄).chalcedonicOf or pertaining to chalcedony.chalcedonyx(mineralogy) An agate formed of a white opaque chalcedony alternating with a greyish translucent chalcedony.chalcogenol(organic chemistry) A chemical compound containing a chalcogen bound to a hydrogen atom (-EH)chalcographAn artwork produced by chalcography.chalcomycinA particular macrolide antibioticchalcophile(physical chemistry, geology) In the Goldschmidt classification, an element such as copper that forms sulfide minerals if enough sulfur is available.chalicelikeResembling or characteristic of a chalice.chalkboardsplural of chalkboardchalkophore(biochemistry) Any medium-sized molecule that has a high specificity for binding or chelating copperchalkstonesplural of chalkstonechallengersplural of challengerchallengingpresent participle and gerund of challengechalmersite(mineralogy) Synonym of cubanite.chalybeatesplural of chalybeatechamaeleonsplural of chamaeleonchamaemyiid(zoology) Any fly of the family Chamaemyiidae.chamaephyte(botany) Any low perennial plant whose buds overwinter just above soil levelchamazulene(organic chemistry) An aromatic chemical compound with molecular formula C₁₄H₁₆, found in a variety of plants including camomile. It is a blue-violet derivative of azulene which is biosynthesized from the sesquiterpene matricin.chamberlainA high officer of state, as currently with the papal camerlengo, but normally now a mainly honorary title.chamberlike(music) Resembling chamber music.chambermaidA maid who handles the chores in a hotel room or (chiefly historically) a bedroom in a wealthy household.chambermate(archaic) A person with whom one shares a chamber or room.chamberpotsplural of chamberpotchambersite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing boron, chlorine, manganese, and oxygen.chamberwareToiletries that are designed for use in a bedroom, such as bowls with ewers, shaving mugs, chamber pots, soap dishes, etc.chamchagiri(India, informal) Sycophancy, flattery.chameleonicResembling a chameleon: readily changing color or other attributes.chameleonidMisspelling of chamaeleonid.chamigrenyl(organic chemistry) A univalent radical or cation derived from chamigrenechamogamousMisspelling of chasmogamous.champagnize(transitive) To turn (wine) into champagne.champertousHaving the quality of champerty; being an instance of champerty.champignonsplural of champignonchampioness(archaic) A female champion.championingpresent participle and gerund of championchampionize(transitive, archaic) To champion.champsosaurAny extinct diapsid reptile of the genus †Champsosaurus.champurradoA traditional chocolate-based atole found in Mexico, containing panela, vanilla, anise and cinnamon.chancefullyby chance or coincidencechancellaryArchaic spelling of chancellery.chancelleryThe rank or post of a chancellor.chancellorsplural of chancellorchancelloryAlternative spelling of chancellery.chancellourObsolete form of chancellor.chancriform(pathology) Having the form of a chancrechancroidalRelating to chancroid.chandeliersplural of chandelierchandellingpresent participle and gerund of chandellechandleressA female chandler.chandleriesplural of chandlerychandleringThe trade of a chandlerchangbaiite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal mineral containing lead, niobium, and oxygen.changeaboutA switch or reversal.changednessThe quality of having been changed.changefullyIn a changeful manner.changelingsplural of changelingchangemakerOne who makes a change.changeoversplural of changeoverchangepoint(statistics) The point at which the probability distribution of a stochastic process or time series changes.channelbillSynonym of channel-billed cuckoo.channelisedsimple past and past participle of channelisechannelizedsimple past and past participle of channelizechannelizerAny device or algorithm that selects a specific channel out of some input.channellersplural of channellerchannellingpresent participle and gerund of channelchannelwardToward a channel.chansonetteAlternative spelling of chansonnette.chansonnierA book which contains a collection of chansons.chantarelleAlternative spelling of chanterelle.chantefableA form of Medieval French literature with alternative spoken and sung passages.chanterelle(music) The highest string of the violin or similar instrument.chantershipThe office or position of chanter; precentorship.chanticleer(now rare, literary) A domestic rooster or cock, especially in fables and fairy tales.chaologicalOf or relating to chaology.chaoplexityThe confluence of chaos and complexity.chaoticallyIn a chaotic manner.chaoticnessThe state or quality of being chaotic.chaotrophicMisspelling of chaotropic.chaotropism(biochemistry, physical chemistry) The ability to disrupt hydrogen bonding, especially within or between biological moleculeschapelgoingRegularly attending chapel.chapelwardsTowards a chapel.chaperokine(biochemistry) A chaperone cytokinechaperonageThe state of being a chaperon.chaperoningpresent participle and gerund of chaperonechaperoninsplural of chaperoninchapmanhood(archaic) The activity or business of a chapman (merchant, peddler); trading, bargaining.chapmanship(rare) The state, quality, condition, or role of a chapman (dealer, bargainer, tradesman).chappellaneObsolete form of chaplain.chapterlikeResembling or characteristic of a chapter (section of a book).chapterplayA film serial, formerly shown in instalments in theaters in conjunction with a feature film.chapterwise(India) By chapter; one chapter at a time.charabancerOne who travels by charabanc.characiformAny fish of the order Characiformescharacteredsimple past and past participle of charactercharactonym(literature) A name that is somehow descriptive of the character who bears it.charangoistSynonym of charanguista.charbonnierA species of fungus in the family Tricholomataceae, Tricholoma portentosum.charbroiledsimple past and past participle of charbroilcharbroilerA device for charbroiling; a chargrill.charcoalifySynonym of charcoalize.charcoalingpresent participle and gerund of charcoalcharcoaliseAlternative form of charcoalize.charcoalize(transitive) To convert into charcoal.charcuterie(uncountable) The practice of cooking and preparing ready-to-eat meat products, especially pork.chardonnaysplural of chardonnaychargecardsplural of chargecardchargednessThe quality of being charged.chargehouse(nonce word, obsolete) A schoolhouse.chargepointA place fitted with equipment for the recharging of electric vehicles.chargerlessWithout a battery charger.chargesheet(India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) A document of accusation prepared by law enforcement to be submitted to the court.chargrilledsimple past and past participle of chargrillcharientism(rhetoric, rare) A figure of speech wherein an insult is disguised as or softened by a jest.charioteersplural of charioteerchariotlikeResembling or characteristic of a chariot.charismania(derogatory) Enthusiasm for the Christian Charismatic Movement.charismaticOf, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity that emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit.charitarian(very rare) A person who supports charities, or indulges in charitable givingcharitylessDevoid of charity.charityware(computing) Software distributed in a way that benefits a charity, as by users being encouraged to donate to the charity in lieu of paying for the software.charlatanicCharlatanical.charlatanry(uncountable) The state of being a charlatan.charmingestsuperlative form of charming: most charmingcharmlesslyIn a charmless way; without charm.charnockite(mineralogy) An orthopyroxene-bearing quartz-feldspar rock.charophytesplural of charophytecharophyticRelating to charophytescharrednessThe quality of being charred.chartaceousResembling paper or parchment; papery.chartbuster(informal) A best-selling record; the artist featured on such a recordchartcallerAlternative form of chart caller.charterableCapable of being chartered.charterlessWithout a charter.chartomancyDivination by interpreting inscriptions on writing paper.chartometerAn instrument for measuring distances of charts or maps.chartreusesplural of chartreusecharwomanlyBefitting a charwoman.chasmatical(rare) Chasmal (of or like a chasm).chasmicallyIn a chasmic way.chasmogamicExhibiting or relating to chasmogamy.chasmophyte(botany) chomophytechassignite(mineralogy) An achondrite composed mostly of olivinechassislessWithout a chassis.chasteberryThe shrub Vitex agnus-castus.chastenedlyIn a chastened manner.chastenmentThe act of chastening.chastisableCapable or deserving of chastisement; punishable.chateaulikeResembling or characteristic of a chateau.chatiquette(Internet) The etiquette dictating how one should behave in chat rooms.chattelhoodThe state of being chattel; chattel slavery.chattelshipThe condition of being a chattel.chatteringsplural of chatteringchattermark(machining) An irregularity on a workpiece, caused by vibration.chattersomeCharacterised by chatter or chatteringchaudhuriid(zoology) Any fish in the family Chaudhuriidae.chauffeuredEquipped with a chaufferchaulmoograA tree found in Southeast Asia, Hydnocarpus wightianus, which yields an oil that was formerly used as a treatment for leprosy.chauncellerObsolete form of chancellor.chauncellorObsolete form of chancellor.chauncelourObsolete form of chancellor.chautauquasplural of chautauquachauvinismsplural of chauvinismchauvinistsplural of chauvinistchawanmushiA Japanese savoury egg custard dish containing ginkgo seeds.chaxapeptin(biochemistry) A lasso peptide present in an extremotolerant strain of Streptomycescheapskatesplural of cheapskatecheatercock(India) Someone who violates rules in order to gain an advantage; a cheater.checkerspotAny of a group of butterflies of the subfamily Nymphalinae whose wings bear a checkered, spotted pattern.checkerwiseAlternative spelling of chequerwise.checkerworkSynonym of checkwork.checklisterA person who creates or uses checklists.checkmatingpresent participle and gerund of checkmatecheckpointsplural of checkpointcheckstonesA children's game similar to knucklebones but using pebbles.checksummer(computing) An algorithm that computes a checksum.checkwriterOne who writes checks.cheddarlikeResembling cheddar cheese.cheerfulize(transitive, dated) To make cheerful.cheerleader(figuratively) A person who rallies support for any cause.cheerlesslyIn a cheerless manner.cheermasterOne who leads a group, such as scouts or sports fans, in cheering.cheeseboardA board used for serving cheeses.cheesecakesplural of cheesecakecheesecakeyResembling or characteristic of cheesecake (pie).cheeseclothA loosely woven cotton gauze, originally used to wrap cheese, but now used for various culinary tasks and by farmers to shade crops and keep birds off.cheesemakerA person skilled in the art of making cheesecheesemitesplural of cheesemitecheeseparerSomeone who cheesepares, i.e. a misercheesepressAlternative form of cheese press.cheesesteakA Philadelphia snack food consisting of chopped steak and melted cheese in a bread roll.cheesewomanA woman who makes cheese.cheesewoodsplural of cheesewoodcheetahlikeResembling a cheetah.cheezburger(Internet slang) Eye dialect spelling of cheeseburger.chefmanshipThe culinary skill of a chef.chefwatcherAlternative form of chef watcher.cheilectomyA surgical procedure that removes bone spurs from the base of the big toe.cheiloscopyThe (typically forensic) examination of traces left by lipscheilostomeAny bryozoan of the order CheilostomatacheiromancyAlternative form of chiromancy.cheironomicAlternative spelling of chironomic.cheirosophyAlternative form of chirosophy.cheirospasm(pathology) Any spasm of the muscles of the hand.cheirosporeA multicellular conidium that somewhat resembles a handcheirotoxinA particular steroid glycoside.cheirotoxolA particular steroid glycoside.chelethrineMisspelling of chelerythrine.cheletropic(organic chemistry) Describing a pericyclic addition reaction across the terminal atoms of a fully conjugated system in which two new single bonds are formed with a single atom of the reactant.chelicerateOf or relating to the Chelicerata subphylum of arachnids, horseshoe crabs, etc.chelidonineA benzophenanthidine alkaloid found in the Iceland poppy.chelidonius(rare) A stone supposed to be taken from the stomach of a swallow, with purported magical or medicinal properties.cheliferousHaving chelae (cheliform claws)chelirubine(organic chemistry) a positive organic ion, with chemical formula C₂₁H₁₆NO₅⁺, having six interlinked carbon rings (including three aromatic benzene rings); commonly formed in combination with a negative halide ion, such as chelirubine chloride.chelisochid(zoology) Any earwig in the family Chelisochidae.chelonologyStudy of chelonians or tortoises.chelotropic(organic chemistry) Synonym of cheletropic.chemiatristiatrochemistchemicaleseThe jargon associated with chemistry.chemicaliseAlternative form of chemicalize.chemicalize(transitive) To make chemical; to impregnate with chemicals.chemigation(agriculture) The application of a pesticide or fertilizer through an irrigation system.chemigraphyAny mechanical engraving process depending upon chemical action; specifically, a process of zinc etching not employing photography.chemiotaxisDated form of chemotaxis.chemisorbedsimple past and past participle of chemisorbchemistical(obsolete) Chemical.chemistriesplural of chemistrychemobiosisA cryptobiotic response to high levels of environmental toxins.chemobioticOf or pertaining to chemobiosis.chemoceptorchemoreceptorchemochrome(biology) A chemical pigment.chemocyaninA plantacyanin, extracted from the stigma of the lily, that induces pollen tube guidancechemofilterA chemical filterchemofossilA fossil that consists only of chemicals remaining from the decomposition of a living organism.chemographyautoradiography caused by chemicals in the specimen altering the photographic emulsionchemoimmune(immunology) immune as a result of chemotherapychemokinaseAlternative form of chemokine.chemomarker(biochemistry) A compound that is only present in the presence of a particular specieschemometricOf, or pertaining to chemometricschemonasticOf or relating to chemonasty.chemophobiaAn irrational fear of chemicalschemophobicHaving an unreasonable fear of chemicals in one's environmentchemoreflex(physiology) A reflex in response to a chemical stimuluschemosensora cell in a sense organ that can convert a chemical stimulus into some form of actionchemosexualchemical and sexual; relating to the chemical compounds involved in sexual attractionchemosignal(biology) a pheromonechemosmosisAlternative form of chemiosmosis.chemosmoticAlternative form of chemiosmotic.chemosphereThe region of the Earth's atmosphere (from 20 to 120 miles above the surface) in which photochemical reactions take place.chemostable(chemistry) chemically stablechemostasisThe continuous cultivation of cells (especially of microorganisms) in a chemostatchemostaticRelating to chemostasischemotacticRelating to or exhibiting chemotaxis.chemotrophy(biology) The synthesis of an organism's energy by the oxidation of electron-donating molecules in the environment.chemotropic(biology) of, related to, or in response to chemotropismchemotypingThe separation and identification of chemotypeschemurgicalRelating to chemurgy.chenevixite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.chenopodium(botany) Any member of the flowering plant genus Chenopodium.chenxianite(mineralogy) A black rhombohedral mineral with the chemical formula AlMn11O16(OH)9.chequerwiseArranged in staggered rows, like the squares of a chequerboard.chequerworkAlternative form of checkerwork.cherconnaes(obsolete) A kind of cotton cloth from India.cherishableCapable of, or suitable for, being cherished.cherishablyIn a cherishable manner.cherishment(rare) the act of cherishingchernosemicAlternative form of chernozemic.chernozemic(soil science) Being or containing chernozem.chernykhite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, barium, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and vanadium.cherophobia(rare) aversion to being happycherrypicksthird-person singular simple present indicative of cherrypickcherrystoneSynonym of cherry pit.chersonesus(geography) Alternative form of chersonese.chessboardsplural of chessboardchessboxingAlternative spelling of chess boxing.chessmasterAlternative form of chess master.chessplayerAlternative spelling of chess player.chestedness(in combination) The state or quality of having a particular type of chest.chesterlite(mineralogy) A variety of microcline from Chester County, Pennsylvania.chestfeederA nursing father, one who chestfeeds (suckles a baby).chevisaunceObsolete form of chevisance.chevronelle(heraldry, rare) Alternative form of chevronel.chevronelly(heraldry) Marked with a chevronel or chevronels.chevronwise(heraldry) Synonym of chevrony: chevron-like, in the manner of a chevron.chevrotainsplural of chevrotainchewabilityThe quality or degree of being chewable.chiaroscuro(painting) A monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color.chiastolite(mineralogy) An aluminosilicate mineral having carbon inclusions, a variety of andalusite.chiavennite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing beryllium, calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.chicaneriesplural of chicanerychicanerousEngaging in chicanery.chickabiddy(childish) A chicken or similar bird.chickatrice(fantasy) A young cockatrice.chickencoopAlternative form of chicken coop.chickenfeedAlternative spelling of chicken feed.chickenhawk(derogatory, gay slang) An older, usually more powerful man who preys on adolescent boys for sex.chickenhead(climbing) A bulbous protrusion on a rock face easily grabbed, stepped on, or tied off on when climbing.chickenhoodThe state or period of being a chicken.chickenlessWithout chickens or their meat.chickenlikeSimilar to a chicken or an aspect of a chickenchickenlips(offensive, slang, African-American Vernacular) A white person.chickenshitUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see chicken, shit: chicken manure.chickenweedAny plant of several specieschickenwireAlternative form of chicken wire.chickenwortcommon chickweedchickenyard(US) A chicken run.chickfriend(colloquial, rare) A female friend.chiconomics(economics) The struggle to appear chic on a budgetchicorylikeResembling or characteristic of chicory.chicozapoteSynonym of sapodilla.chieftaincyThe position or period of rule of a chief.chieftainlyBefitting a chieftain.chieftainryThe role or status of chieftain.chiffoniersplural of chiffonierchiffonlikeResembling or characteristic of chiffon.chiffonnierAlternative form of chiffonier.chikungunyaA viral fever caused by the Chikungunya virus, an alphavirus spread by mosquito bites.chilacayoteAny of species Cucurbita ficifolia of squashes native to and domesticated in the New World, cultivated worldwide in warm climates.chilaquilesA traditional Mexican dish of fried tortilla chips topped with salsa.chilblainedAfflicted with a chilblain.childbearerOne who gives birth to a child.childcaring(of a person) Engaged in caring for a child or children, especially one's own.childfucker(slang, derogatory, vulgar, offensive) A child molester.childlesslyIn a childless way; without children.childlinessThe state or quality of being childly.childminderA person employed to look after other people's children while they are away; a babysitter.childproofsthird-person singular simple present indicative of childproofchildraiserA childrearer.childrearerOne who rears (cares for and raises) a child.childrenite(mineralogy) A rare hydrated phosphate mineral with the chemical formula (Fe,Mn)AlPO₄(OH)₂•H₂O, brown or yellow in colour with a vitreous lustre.childsitterSynonym of babysitter.chiliagonalBeing or pertaining to a chiliagon.chiliburgerA burger made with chili con carne.chiliometreObsolete spelling of kilometre.chillblainsplural of chillblainchillumchee(India) A metal wash basinchilodontid(zoology) Any fish in the family Chilodontidae, one of several related families of fish known as headstanders.chilogrammeObsolete form of kilogram.chimaericalAlternative spelling of chimerical.chimaphilin(organic chemistry) The naphthoquinone derivative 2,7-dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone present in Passiflora incarnatachimeralikeResembling or characteristic of a chimera (fabulous creature with parts of different animals).chimeralityThe condition of being chimeralchimericityThe condition of being chimericchimeriformAny fish of the order Chimaeriformeschimerizingpresent participle and gerund of chimerizechimichanga(US) A deep-fried burritochimichurri(countable) A traditional pork sandwich with cabbage and salsa, eaten as a snack in the Dominican Republicchiminology(Singlish, rare) Speech or writing marked by overly complex vocabulary.chimneyheadThe upper part of a chimneystackchimneylessWithout a chimney.chimneylikeResembling a chimney, especially in shapechimneypotsplural of chimneypotchimpanzeesplural of chimpanzeechimpanzoid(anatomy) Resembling (that of) a chimpanzee.chinaphtholSynonym of quinaphthol (“when used as an antiseptic”).chinchayoteThe edible tuber of the chayote, Sechium edule.chinchillasplural of chinchillachinchillid(zoology) Any rodent in the family Chinchillidae.chinenosideA particular steroid glycoside.chinoiserie(countable) An artistic object influenced by Chinese art.chintzinessThe quality of being chintzy.chinwaggingpresent participle and gerund of chinwagchionodoxasplural of chionodoxachionophileAny animal or plant that thrives in winter conditions, especially one that thrives in snow.chionophobe(biology) Any plant that does not thrive in snowy conditions.chippernessThe state or condition of being chipper; optimism.chiragrical(archaic) Having gout in the hand.chirodropid(zoology) Any box jelly in the family ChirodropidaechirognomicRelating to chirognomy.chirographySynonym of handwriting or penmanship, one's personal skill at writing.chirologistOne who engages in palm reading.chiromancerOne who practices chiromancy; a palm reader.chiromanticOf or pertaining to chiromancy.chiromegalyAbnormal gigantism of the hands.chironomineAny midge of the subfamily Chironominaechironomoid(entomology) Any member of the Chironomoidea superfamily of flies.chirophobiathe fear of hands.chiroplasty(surgery) plastic surgery to the handchiropodist(UK, Canada) A practitioner of chiropody.chiropodous(zoology) Having feet that are adapted for graspingchiropracty(rare) Synonym of chiropractic.chiropteran(zoology) Any mammal, of the order Chiroptera, that has forelimbs modified to form wings; a bat.chiropticalAlternative form of chiroptic.chirostylid(zoology) Any crustacean in the family Chirostylidae.chirothesiaSynonym of laying on of hands.chirurgeonsplural of chirurgeonchirurgical(archaic) Surgical.chiselmouthA North American fish (Acrocheilus alutaceus)chitinozoanAny extinct animal (known only as fossils) of the class Chitinozoachitobiosyl(biochemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from chitobiosechitohexose(biochemistry) Any hexose derived from chitinchitolectin(biochemistry) A lectin related to chitinasechitoniskos(historical) A short tunic or chiton.chitosamineSynonym of glucosamine.chitosanase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the endohydrolysis of beta-(1->4)-linkages between D-glucosamine residues in a partly acetylated chitosan.chitotriose(biochemistry) A chitosugar glycosaminotriose 2-amino-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucosechittamwoodA North American tree (Sideroxylon lanuginosum); the wood of this treechitterlingA single piece of chitterlings (intestine used as food).chlamydeous(botany) That has a perianthchlamyopsin(biochemistry) Any of a group of bacterial retinal proteins, related to rhodopsin, present in Chlamydomonaschlamyphore(zoology, dated) A small South American armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus and Chlamyphorus retusus, now Calyptophractus retusus), covered with a leathery shell.chloanthite(mineralogy) A skutterudite relatively rich in nickelchlodronate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of chlodronic acidchloraceticAlternative form of chloroacetic.chloragogen(biology) Synonym of chloragogue.chloragogueRelating to or characteristic of chloragogen cellschloralkali(inorganic chemistry) Either of the products (sodium hydroxide and chlorine) of the industrial electrolysis of sodium chloridechloralodolA hypnotic and sedative drug.chloralosan(organic chemistry) chloralosechloralosedanesthetized with chloralosechloranemicof or pertaining to chloronema; chloronemalchloraurate(inorganic chemistry) An aurochloride.chlorcosane(organic chemistry) A mixture of chlorinated hydrocarbons, chiefly 1,2,3,4,6,7,10-heptachlorododecane and 2,5,8,11,14,17,20-heptachlorotricosane, used as a solventchlordeconeThe pesticide kepone.chlorexidinAlternative form of chlorhexidine.chlorferone(organic chemistry) The halogenated hydroxycoumarin 3-chloro-7-hydroxy-4-methylchromen-2-onechlorhydria(pathology) The presence of (especially an excessive amount of) hydrochloric acid in the stomach or gastric juiceschlorhydric(chemistry, rare) Alternative form of hydrochloric.chlorhydrin(organic chemistry) Alternative form of chlorohydrin.chlorimeterAlternative form of chlorometer.chlorimetryAlternative form of chlorometry.chlorimuronThe herbicide 2-(4-chloro-6-methoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)benzoic acid.chlorinatedsimple past and past participle of chlorinatechlorinatorThat which chlorinates.chloriodide(inorganic chemistry) Alternative form of chloroiodide.chloriodine(inorganic chemistry) A compound of chlorine and iodine.chlormequatA plant growth regulator used on ornamental plants, typically as the chloride salt.chloroalkyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any alkyl radical having one or more hydrogen atoms replaced by chlorinechloroamide(organic chemistry) Any C-chloro derivative of an amide.chloroamine(organic chemistry) Any C-chloro derivative of an aminechloroarene(organic chemistry) Any chlorinated derivative of an arene.chloroauric(inorganic chemistry) Of or pertaining to chloroauric acid.chlorobutyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any chloro derivative of a butyl radicalchloroethyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any chloro derivative of an ethyl radicalchlorofibreAny synthetic fibre made from the polymerization of a chlorinated monomer (especially from forms of polyvinyl chloride)chlorogenicOf or pertaining to chlorogenic acids or their derivativeschlorogenin(organic chemistry) A sapogenin, (1R,2S,4S,5'R,6R,7S,8R,9S,12S,13R,16S,18S,19S)-5',7,9,13-tetramethylspiro[5-oxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icosane-6,2'-oxane]-16,19-diol, present in the soap plant (Chlorogalum pomeridianum)chloroheminSynonym of hemin.chlorokojic(organic chemistry) Relating to chlorokojic acid or its derivativeschlorolipid(biochemistry) Any of various long-chain aliphatic chlorides found in various simple organisms.chlorometerAn instrument to measure the amount of chlorine in a substance.chlorometryThe use of a chlorometer to measure the amount of chlorine in a substance.chloromorph(biology) The form of a specific lichen that has a green alga as its photobiontchloronemalRelated to or composed of chloronemata.chlorophane(mineralogy) A variety of fluorspar, which, when heated, gives a striking emerald-green light.chlorophyll(biochemistry) Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.chlorophyteAny of the green algae that make up the division Chlorophytachloroplast(cytology) An organelle, found in the cells of green plants and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place, characterized by a high concentration of chlorophyll and two membranes.chloroplethMisspelling of choropleth.chloroprene(organic chemistry) The chlorinated derivative of butadiene 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene that is used (via polymerization) in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.chloroquine(pharmacology) A 4-aminoquinoline drug used to treat and prevent malaria, having the chemical formula C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃.chlorosilyl(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any chlorine derivative of a silyl radical.chlorosomalOf or pertaining to a chlorosome.chlorosugar(biochemistry) Any compound in which one or more hydroxyl groups of a sugar have been replaced by atoms of chlorinechlorotoxinA 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus). It blocks small-conductance chloride channels.chlorovinyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any chloro- derivative of a vinyl radicalchlorovirusAny virus, of the genus Chlorovirus, that infects chlorellachloroxuronA particular herbicide.chloroxynil(organic chemistry) The pesticide 3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxybenzonitrile.chlorphenolAlternative form of chlorophenol.chlorpicrin(organic chemistry) chloropicrinchlorquinoxA particular fungicide.chlorthymolAlternative form of chlorothymol.chlorurated(obsolete) chlorinatedchloruresis(pathology) The presence of chlorides in the urinechlorureticRelating to chloruresis.choadsucker(vulgar, colloquial, derogatory) A term of abuse.choanoblastAn immature choanocyte.choanocytalRelating to choanocyteschoanocytesplural of choanocytechoanocyticRelating to or composed of choanocytes.choanosomalRelating to a choanosome.chocaholicsplural of chocaholicchockablock(by extension) Jammed tightly together, jam-packed; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.chockstonesplural of chockstonechocoholicsplural of chocoholicchocoholism(informal) The state of being a chocoholic, being addicted to chocolate.chocolatelySynonym of chocolaty.chocolatery(rare) A chocolate factory.chocolatiercomparative form of chocolaty: more chocolatychocolatinepain au chocolatchocolatiniA chocolate-flavored martini cocktail.chocolatish(informal) Resembling or characteristic of chocolate.chocolatize(transitive, biology) To heat (a substance containing blood) slowly until the red blood cells lyse, producing a brown, chocolate-like color.chocomaniac(informal) A person with an extreme fondness of chocolate.chodneffite(mineralogy) Chiolite.choirboyishResembling or characteristic of a choirboy.choirleaderA musician who leads a choir.choirmasterthe musical director of a choir, who conducts performances and supervises rehearsalchoirscreenAlternative form of choir screen.chokecherryAny of several American wild cherry trees, especially Prunus virginiana.cholagoguesplural of cholagoguecholangiole(anatomy) canal of Heringcholangioma(medicine, pathology) A benign tumor of the bile ducts (e.g., common bile duct, cholangioles).cholangitic(anatomy) Relating to a bile ductcholangitis(pathology) An inflammation of the bile duct.cholecysticRelating to the cholecyst (gall bladder)cholecystis(anatomy, dated) The gall bladder.choledochalRelated to the common bile duct.choleglobinA bile pigment that is a breakdown product of hemoglobincholeralike(pathology) Having symptoms similar to those of choleracholeriform(dated) Resembling cholera.cholestanesplural of cholestanecholestanyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from cholestanol / cholestanecholestasis(pathology) The suppression of the flow of bile caused by an obstruction associated with the liver.cholestaticOf, pertaining to, or producing cholestasis.cholestenesplural of cholestenecholestenol(organic chemistry) Any sterol derived from cholestenecholesteric(organic chemistry) Relating to cholesteric acid or its derivativescholesterin(organic chemistry) Dated form of cholesterol.cholesterolThe level of cholesterol in the body.cholesteryl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from cholesterol.choliambistOne who writes in choliambic meter.cholinergic(biochemistry) Of, pertaining to, activated by, producing or having the same function as acetylcholine.cholinester(biochemistry) Any ester of cholinecholothorax(pathology) The presence of bile in the pleural cavitychomophyticRelating to chomophyteschondrifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of chondrifychondrocyte(biology) A cell that makes up the tissue of cartilage.chondrodite(mineralogy) A nesosilicate mineral with chemical formula (Mg,Fe)₅(F,OH)₂(SiO₄)₂, the most frequently encountered member of the humite group.chondroitin(biochemistry) Any of a range of mucopolysaccharides, derived from galactosamine and glucuronic acid, that occur in cartilage and bone.chondrologyThe branch of anatomy that deals with cartilage.chondrosomeMisspelling of chondriosome.chondrostomAlternative form of chondrostome.chondrotomeA surgical instrument for cutting cartilage.chondrotomy(anatomy) The dissection or cutting of cartilage.chonetaceanAny extinct brachiopod of the genus Choneteschonetidine(zoology) Any member of the Chonetidina suborder of brachiopods.chonotropicMisspelling of chronotropic.choplogical(rare) Characterized by equivocation or by overly complex or specious argumentation; improperly reasoned.choragraphyA writing technique in which thematically relevant images are rearranged in the hope of producing insight.choralelikeResembling a chorale (hymn tune).chordaceous(botany, rare) string-likechordoblast(biology) An immature notochordchordophone(music) Any musical instrument that produces sound from one or more vibrating strings; a string instrument.chordoplasmThe part of an egg that would develop into a notochordchordotonalDescribing the stretch receptors in arthropods that detect the position of body segments or appendageschoregraphyAlternative form of choreography.choreodramaA drama acted out in dance.choreograph(transitive) To design and record the choreography for a dramatic work such as a ballet.choreomaniaSynonym of tarantism (“dance mania; dance epidemic”).choreotrichAny of a group of small marine ciliates, including the tintinnids.chorinergicMisspelling of cholinergic.chorioditisMisspelling of choroiditis.choriogenicRelating to, or causing choriogenesischoriogenin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that are precursors to the formation of the chorion of an eggchoriogoninChorionic gonadotropin.choriolysin(biochemistry) Any choriolytic enzymechoriolysisThe breakdown of the chorion of an egg.choriolyticThat breaks down the chorion of an egg (typically by hydrolysis)chorionatedThat retain a chorionchorionitisInflammation of the chorion.chorismaticRelating to chorismateschorismitic(geology) Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of chorismitechorographyThe study of provinces, regions, cities, etc., as opposed to larger-scale geography.chorohydrinMisspelling of chlorohydrin.choroiditis(pathology) Inflammation of the choroid.choroidosisSynonym of choroidopathy.chorologistOne who studies chorology.chorophobiaThe fear of dancing.chortlinglyWhile chortling; with muffled laughter.chorusgirlsplural of chorusgirlchowderhead(US, informal, derogatory) An idiot; a dummy.chowderlikeResembling or characteristic of chowder.chowmeinery(US, dated, rare) A Chinese restaurant.chrematonymA name for an economic good, product name.chresmologythe study of prophecychrismation(ecclesiastical) The sacrament of applying chrism to complete baptism in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches.chrismatoryPart of a church set aside for the rite of confirmation.christelite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal greenish blue mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.christenersplural of christenerchristeningThe Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.christianiaSynonym of christie (“skiing turn”).chromadoridAny nematode of the order ChromadoridachromaffineAlternative form of chromaffin.chromagenicMisspelling of chromogenic.chromakeyer(television) A device for producing chromakey effects.chromameterAn instrument that is used to evaluate the colour of surfaceschromammine(inorganic chemistry) An ammine of chromiumchromascopeAn instrument for showing the optical effects of colour.chromatical(obsolete) chromaticchromatidic(genetics) Relating to or composed of chromatids.chromatinicOf or pertaining to chromatinchromatomapA two-dimensional chromatogram (using different solvents in each direction)chromatosis(medicine) Pigmentation, especially unusual pigmentation of human or animal tissue.chromatropeAn instrument for exhibiting certain chromatic effects of light by means of rapidly rotating disks of various colours.chromaturia(pathology) Any abnormal colouration of the urinechromferide(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral gray white mineral containing chromium and iron.chrominanceThe signal used in video systems to convey the picture's colour information, separately from the accompanying luma signal.chromoblastAn embryonic cell that develops into a pigment cell.chromoclasmThe elimination or reduction of colorfulness for religious reasons.chromodoridAlternative form of chromodoridid.chromogenic(photography) Describing a process in which a black-and-white image is replaced by a coloured one.chromograph(obsolete) chromolithographchromolipidSynonym of lipochrome.chromolysisAlternative form of chromatolysis.chromomericRelating to chromomeres.chromometerAn instrument that compares the colour of something with a reference standardchromometryThe measurement of colour.chromomycin(medicine) Any of a family of glycoside antibiotics produced by the bacterium Streptomyces griseuschromophane(biology) Any of several colouring matters, red, green, yellow, etc., present in the inner segments in the cones of the retina, held in solution by fats, and slowly decolorized by light; distinct from the photochemical pigments of the rods of the retina.chromophile(cytology) Any cell that can be easily stained.chromophobe(cytology) Any cell that is resistant to stainingchromophore(chemistry) that part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colourchromophyll(biology) Any plant pigment (such as chlorophyll)chromophyte(biology) Any alga of the taxon Chromista.chromoplasmAlternative form of chromatoplasm.chromoplast(biology) Any plastid in which a pigment is synthesized or storedchromoplexyA rearrangement of the genes in a chromosome that gives rise to a group of cancerschromoscopeA device that adds colours to a monochrome image or adjusts existing colours to appear more naturalchromoscopySynonym of chromoendoscopy.chromosomalOf or relating to chromosomes.chromosomed(in combination) Having a specified kind or number of chromosomes.chromosomesplural of chromosomechromosomic(genetics, especially in combination) Having a specified type or number of chromosomeschromosomin(biochemistry) A protein, associated with chromosomes, present in the heads of fish spermchromotrope(cytology) Any of a group of dyes that change colour under certain circumstanceschromotropySynonym of chromotropism.chromotypicRelating to chromotypes; produced by chromotypychromovirusAny virus of the genus ChromoviruschronicallyIn a chronic manner, or to a chronic degree.chroniclersplural of chroniclerchroniclingpresent participle and gerund of chroniclechronicular(rare) Of or pertaining to chronicles.chronoclasmThe intentional destruction of clocks and other time artifactschronoclineA stratigraphic gradation that shows successive morphological changes in the members of a related groupchronofaunafauna that lived only in a specific period in historychronographA device which marks or records time or time intervals.chronolatryThe worship of time.chronologerA chronologist.chronologicSynonym of chronological.chronomancyThe divination of the best time to do something, or the determination of lucky and unlucky days.chronometerA device for measuring time, particularly a precision mechanism for measuring time of day.chronometre(nonstandard and now largely obsolete) Alternative form of chronometer.chronometrySynonym of horology: the study of time, particularly the science, art, and technology of time measurement.chronopathyAn inability to manage ones time or to comply with scheduleschronophage(humorous) Something that wastes time.chronophileA person who takes an interest in time.chronoscopeA highly accurate timekeeping device, an extremely precise chronometer.chronoscopyThe measurement and study of extremely small time intervals by means of a chronoscope.chronosemicIn which the length of a time interval has significance in itselfchronostichA chronogram having the form of a stich.chronotaxisA list or table, sorted in chronological order, of people who held an office. Mostly used for the succession of bishops.chronotopicOf or pertaining to a specific time and place.chronotoxictoxic as a result of interference with a biorhythmchronotropeAny chronotropic drug.chronotropySynonym of chronotropism.chronotypicRelating to chronotypeschronovisorA hypothetical machine that is able to see past and future events.chronozonalOf or relating to a chronozone.chrysalidesplural of chrysalischrysalisedEncased in a chrysalis or as if in a chrysalis.chrysalisesplural of chrysalischrysarobin(organic chemistry) A bitter yellow substance forming the essential constituent of Goa powder. It yields chrysophanic acid, and has been used to treat skin conditions.chrysoberyl(mineralogy) A vitreous mineral, often pale green, a mixed oxide of aluminium and beryllium with the chemical formula BeAl₂O₄, used as a gemstone.chrysochalk(historical) A gold-copper alloy, similar to Mannheim gold.chrysocolla(mineralogy) A vitreous silicate mineral that is a minor ore of copper, with the chemical formula (Cu²⁺,Al)₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·nH₂O.chrysocracyRule by the rich; plutocracy.chrysoeriol(organic chemistry) The flavone methylluteolinchrysogeninAny of a family of yellow pigments related to penicillinchrysographA document written or printed in gold ink.chrysoidineA yellow-orange crystalline dye, C₆H₅N₂.C₆H₃(NH₂)₂.chrysomelid(entomology) Any leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae.chrysomonadSynonym of chrysophyte.chrysophane(mineralogy) Synonym of clintonite.chrysophileA person who loves gold.chrysophyll(organic chemistry) The yellow colouring matter in the green chlorophyll pigment of plants.chrysophyteAny golden alga of the class Chrysophyceaechrysopoeia(alchemy) Transmutation into gold.chrysoprase(mineralogy) A variety of light-green translucent quartz.chrysosperm(alchemy, obsolete) The seed of gold; an alchemical means of creating gold.chrysovirusAny member of the virus genus Chrysovirus.chthamaloid(zoology) Any member of the Chthamaloidea superfamily of barnacles.chuckawallaAlternative form of chuckwalla.chucklebutt(rare, US, humorous, derogatory) A laughingstock, a low-energy person pretending to be effortful but therefore ridiculized.chucklefuck(slang, vulgar, derogatory) Term of abuse. A stupid or inept person, esp. in the context of making bad-faith or poorly-constructed arguments.chucklehead(informal) A stupid or clumsy person.chucklesomeCausing chuckles; humorous.chucklinglyin a chuckling mannerchuckwagonsplural of chuckwagonchuckwallasplural of chuckwallachugaluggedsimple past and past participle of chugalugchugchucaraAn Ecuadorian dish of deep-fried pork, boiled hominy, potatoes, fried plantains, empanadas, popcorn, and pork rinds.chunderhead(derogatory) A term of abuse.chunklength(computing) The length of a chunk of data.chunkserver(computing) A specialized server that retrieves chunks of data.chupacabrasplural of chupacabrachuquiraguaA plant, Chuquiraga insignis.churchanitySynonym of Churchianity.churchbellsplural of churchbellchurchgoersplural of churchgoerchurchgoingRegularly attending church; being a practicing Christian.churchhouseA Quaker building used as a church and meeting-place.churchinessThe quality of being churchy.churchkhelaA traditional sausage-shaped candy originating from Georgia and made from grape must, nuts and flour.churchmanlyBefitting a churchman.churchmouseA mouse living in a church; used in similes to suggest a very poor person.churchtowerUncommon spelling of church tower.churchwardsplural of churchwardchurchwomanThe female equivalent of a churchman.churchwomenplural of churchwomanchurchyardsplural of churchyardchvilevaite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal mineral containing copper, iron, sodium, sulfur, and zinc.chylangioma(pathology) A tumor filled with chylechylaqueous(obsolete, zoology) Consisting of chyle diluted with water; pertaining to diluted digestive juices, especially those that circulate in organisms that do not have a highly organized digestive system.chyliferousThat bears or transmits chyle.chylomicron(biology) A microscopic globule of lipoprotein, found in blood and lymph, that is associated with the digestion of fats.chylophylly(botany) The condition of being chylophyllous.chylopoetic(physiology) Involved in the formation of chyle; chyle-producing.chylothoraxAn accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity.chymiferousBearing or containing chymechymopapain(biochemistry) A proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of papaya and used to treat herniated lower lumbar discs in the spine.chymostatinAny of a group of peptide protease inhibitors that show anti-chymotrypsin activity.chyromancerObsolete form of chiromancer.chytridioseRelating to chytridiosiscibenzolineAn antiarrhythmic drug.cibisatamabA particular bispecific monoclonal antibodycicadettineAny cicada of the subfamily CicadettinaecicadomorphAny insect of the infraorder CicadomorphacicatricialRelating to or caused by a scar.cicatricose(biology) Having a scarred appearance.cicatricula(embryology) The point, in the yolk of an egg, from which the embryo is formed.cicatrisive(archaic, rare) Tending to promote scarring; good for healing a wound.cicatrizantThat helps with healing, or with the formation of a scarcicatrizate(archaic) Synonym of cicatrize.cicatrizingpresent participle and gerund of cicatrizeciceronicalAlternative letter-case form of Ciceronical.cichofactinAny of a group of lipopeptides present in Pseudomonas cichoriicicindeline(zoology) Any of the subfamily Cicindelinae of carabid beetles, the tiger beetles.ciclacillin(pharmacology) An aminopenicillin antibiotic.ciclazindolA tetracyclic antidepressant and anorectic drug.ciclesonideA glucocorticoid used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis.cicletanineA furopyridine diuretic drug, usually used in the treatment of hypertension.ciclonicateA particular vasodilator.cicloprololA beta-adrenergic blocking agent.ciclosporin(pharmacology) An immunosuppressive drug C₆₂H₁₁₁N₁₁O₁₂ that is a cyclic polypeptide obtained as a metabolite from a fungus (Tolypocladium inflatum) and is used especially to prevent rejection of transplanted organs and in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.cicloxolone(pharmacology) A particular antiviral drug.ciconiiformAny stork of the order CiconiiformescidermakingThe making of cider.cigarettism(dated, rare) An addiction to smoking cigarettes.cigarettist(dated) One who smokes cigarettes.cigarmakingThe manufacture of cigars.ciglitazone(pharmacology) A particular thiazolidinedione.cilansetron(pharmacology) An experimental 5-HT₃ antagonist.cilengetideMisspelling of cilengitide.cilengitide(pharmacology) A synthetic molecule based on a peptide, under investigation for the treatment of glioblastoma by inhibiting angiogenesis.ciliatology(biology) The scientific study of ciliates (protozoa of the phylum Ciliophora).ciliatoside(organic chemistry) A particular (class of) lignan glycosideciliobrevin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of quinazolinylidene derivatives that are inhibitors of cytoplasmic dyneinciliopathicRelating to ciliopathy.ciliophoranA ciliophore; any of the Ciliophora.ciliospinalRelating to the ciliary body and spinal cord.ciliostasisThe loss of movement of the ciliaciliostaticRelating to, or causing ciliostasiscilnidipine(pharmacology) A particular calcium channel blockercilobradine(pharmacology) A particular antiarrhythmic drug.cilostamideA phosphodiesterase inhibitor.cimetidinesplural of cimetidinecimetropium(pharmacology) A belladonna derivative used as an antispasmodic.cinchocaine(pharmacology) An amide local anesthetic, the active ingredient in some topical hemorrhoid creams.cinchonidiaDated form of cinchonidine.cinchoninesplural of cinchoninecinchoninicOf or relating to cinchonine.cinchovatin(organic chemistry) Synonym of aricine.cinderblockMade of cinder blocks.cinderellasplural of cinderellacinefaction(obsolete, rare) incineration; reduction to ashescinemaddict(dated) A film enthusiast; movieholic.cinemagoingAttending film screenings at a cinema.cinemagraphA digital image in which an element or small area is animated, such as in an animated GIF.cinemaholicA movie enthusiast.cinemansion(dated) A large movie theater.cinemaphileA movie enthusiast; a film buff.cinemaphobeOne who dislikes movies.cinemascopeAn anamorphic lens series used from 1953-1967 for shooting Twentieth Century Fox widescreen moviescinematicalOf or pertaining to the cinema; cinematic.cinemograph(historical) An integrating anemometer.cineplasticAlternative form of kineplastic.cineraceousLike ashes; ash-coloured; cinerous.cinerescentSomewhat cinereous; of a colour somewhat resembling that of wood ashes.cineritious(biology) Cinereous.cinetoplasmAlternative form of kinoplasm.cinevariety(historical) A kind of variety show incorporating bioscope film.cingulopsid(zoology) Any sea snail in the family Cingulopsidae.cingulotomy(surgery) A form of brain surgery in which an electric current is used to destroy the cortex of the cingulate gyrus and part of the corpus callosum.cinitapride(pharmacology) A gastroprokinetic agent and antiulcer agent of the benzamide class.cinnabarineResembling, containing, or relating to cinnabar; cinnabaric.cinnabarredOf the bright reddish-orange colour of cinnabar.cinnamamide(organic chemistry) The amide of cinnamic acidcinnarazineAlternative form of cinnarizine.cinnarizineA particular antihistamine drug, mainly used to control vomiting due to motion sickness.cinobufagin(organic chemistry) A cardiotoxic bufanolide steroid secreted by the Asiatic toad Bufo gargarizans, having similar effects to digitalis and used in traditional Chinese medicine.cinolazepam(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug.cinquecento(art) Sixteenth-century (1500s).ciprafamideAn antiarrhythmic drug.cipralisantA potent histamine H₃ receptor ligand.ciprazafoneAn anticonvulsant drug.ciprianiite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic pale brown mineral containing aluminum, beryllium, boron, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, iron, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, lithium, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, thorium, titanium, and uranium.circadiallyMisspelling of circadianly.circadianlyIn a circadian manner.circaseptan(of a biorhythm) Approximately weeklycircinatelyIn a circinate fashion.circination(botany) A circular growth or foliation.circovarianSurrounding an ovarycirculariseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of circularize.circularismA circular approach or situation, in which one goes round in circles without making progress.circularity(uncountable) The state of being circular.circularize(intransitive) To publicize something by publishing and distributing circulars.circulatingMoving about freely.circulationThe act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.circulativePromoting circulation; circulating.circulatorsplural of circulatorcirculatoryOf or pertaining to a circulation, especially to the circulatory system.circumauralSurrounding the pinnae or external ears, as in circumaural headphones.circumburst(physics, astronomy) Surrounding a burstcircumcinctgirdled about, encompassedcircumcised(medicine, urology) Of a man, having had the foreskin of the penis excised.circumciseeOne who is circumcised.circumciserA person who performs circumcision.circumcisorOne who carries out circumcision.circumcizerAlternative spelling of circumcisor.circumcizorAlternative spelling of circumcisor.circumconic(mathematics) A conic section that passes through all the vertices of a trianglecircumfilum(entomology) A thread-like sensory organ found on nodes of the antennae of some midges in family Cecidomyiidae.circumfixal(grammar) Serving as a circumfix.circumflect(transitive) To mark with a circumflex; hence to accentuate or emphasize.circumfusedsimple past and past participle of circumfusecircumfusesthird-person singular simple present indicative of circumfusecircumlucid(obsolete) Bright or light on every side.circumlunarSurrounding, or traveling around the MooncircumnasalSurrounding the nosecircumnatalAround the time of birthcircumplasmThe extracytoplasmatic space between sporoblast and oocyst wallcircumpolarLocated or found throughout a polar region.circumpunctA symbol consisting of a point or dot surrounded by a circle (ʘ).circumrenalAround the kidneycircumsolarSurrounding or moving around the SuncircumspectCarefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.circumstant(grammar) An adjunct.circumventsthird-person singular simple present indicative of circumventcircumvolve(transitive) To cause (something) to revolve or roll around; to put (something) into a circular motion.cirrhogenicThat leads to cirrhosiscirriferousBearing cirri.cirrigerousBearing cirri.cirripedialRelating to the cirripedianscirripedianAny barnacle of the infraclass CirripediacirronebulaA thin, amorphous cirrus cloudcirropodousrelating to, or characteristic of the cirripedscirrostratiplural of cirrostratusciscentrism(rare) The practice or quality of being ciscentric.cisfeminineOf or pertaining to female cisgender people or experiences.cisgendered(uncommon) Synonym of cisgender.cisidentity(rare) Cisness; the state of being cis, of having a gender identity which is same from the sex one was assigned at birth (i.e. having a cisgender identity).cislocative(grammar) Indicating motion toward the deictic center, often the speaker.cismadinoneA therapeutic progestin.cisplatinum(pharmacology, oncology) Cisplatin.cissexuallyIn a cissexual way or manner.cissplainer(LGBTQ, colloquial, derogatory, chiefly Internet) A person who practices or engages in cissplaining.cistanoside(organic chemistry) A phenylethanoid glycoside present in plants of genus Cistanche.cistinexineA particular expectorant and mucolytic derived from cystine.cistocardinA particular steroid glycoside.cistophoricRelating to or composed of cistophoruses.cistophorusan Asiatic coin, worth about four drachmas, on which was stamped a cistaciteabilityAlternative spelling of citability.citharinoidAny lutefish of the suborder CitharinoideicitharisticPertaining or adapted to the cithara.citharoedic(music) Relating to a cithara or a citharist.citizenhoodThe state of being a citizen; citizenshipcitizenriesplural of citizenrycitizenshipThe state of being a citizen; the status of a citizen.citogenesis(informal, Wikimedia jargon) A circular form of citation where various sources report each other, creating a false impression of reliability.citogeneticMisspelling of cytogenetic.citpressine(organic chemistry) A particular acridone alkaloid.citraconate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of citraconic acidcitramalateA salt or ester of citramalic acid.citrangeadeA sweetened drink like orangeade but made with citranges.citrangedin(pomology) A citrus fruit that is a cross between a citrange and the calamondin.citrination(obsolete) The transformation involving the adoption of a lemon yellow hue, characteristic of the philosopher’s stone as described in alchemical tradition.citronellal(organic chemistry) The monoterpenoid aldehyde 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-al responsible for the aroma of citronella oilcitronellasplural of citronellacitronellic(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to citronellic acid.citronellolA natural acyclic monoterpenoid, occurring in citronella oils and used in perfumes and insect repellents.citronellyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A radical derived from citronellol.citrullinesplural of citrullinecitrusinine(organic chemistry) A particular acridone alkaloid.citrylidene(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The divalent radical derived from citralcitternheadAlternative form of cittern-head.citycentricFocusing on a city.citydwellerAlternative spelling of city dweller.cityscapistAn artist who produces cityscapes.civicmindedAlternative form of civic-minded.civilianiseAlternative form of civilianize.civilianismThe advocacy of civilian attitudes, typically as opposed to militarismcivilianizeTo convert from military or law enforcement to civilian operation or control.civilisableAlternative form of civilizable.civilizableCapable of, or suitable for, being civilized.civilizedlyIn a civilized manner.cixutumumab(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of solid tumours.cizolirtineAn analgesic drug.cladanthous(botany) Synonym of pleurocarpous.cladiellane(organic chemistry) Any of a class of diterpenes found in the coral Cladiella australis.cladisticalAlternative form of cladistic.cladobranchAny nudibranch of the clade Cladobranchia.cladocarpic(botany) Synonym of cladocarpous.cladoceransplural of cladocerancladofulvin(organic chemistry) The anthraquinone dimer derivative 1,7,8-trihydroxy-3-methyl-2-(4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracen-1-yl)anthracene-9,10-dionecladophyllsplural of cladophyllcladoptosis(botany) The regular shedding of branches by a plant, for clonal reproduction or growth management, or in response to stress.cladosporin(organic chemistry) The isocoumarin (3R)-6,8-dihydroxy-3-[[(2R,6S)-6-methyloxan-2-yl]methyl]-3,4-dihydroisochromen-1-oneclaimstakerOne who stakes a claim.clairalientExhibiting or relating to clairalience.clairecolleAlternative form of clearcole.clairschachObsolete form of clarsach.clairvoyantOf, relating to, or having clairvoyance.clamatorial(zoology) Like or pertaining to the Clamatores.clambersomeCharacterized or marked by clambering.clamdiggersWaders; rubber pants (including oversized boots) worn when wading in shallow water, especially when digging for clams with a clam rake.clamjamfrey(Scotland) A disordered crowd of people; a mob.clammersomeAlternative form of clamoursome.clamorouslyIn a clamorous manner.clamoursomeCharacterised or marked by clamouring; clamorous.clamoxyquinAlternative form of clamoxyquine.clancularly(obsolete) privately; secretlyclandescent(nonstandard) secret, clandestineclandestineDone or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.clangourousAlternative form of clangorous.clanspersonA member of a clan.clapperclaw(obsolete) To fight and scratch.clapperlessWithout a clapper (as of a bell).clarabellasplural of clarabellaclarifiableAble to be made clear.clarinetistSomeone who plays the clarinet.clasmatosisThe fragmentation of cells to form pseudopodialike processesclassfellow(dated or India) classmateclassicallyIn a classical manner; according to the manner of classical authors.classicalon(physics) An extended classical object, formed at high energy, that decays into various particle states.classicisedsimple past and past participle of classiciseclassicismsplural of classicismclassicistsplural of classicistclassicizedsimple past and past participle of classicizeclassicizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of classicizeclassifiedsplural of classifiedclassifiersplural of classifierclassifyingpresent participle and gerund of classifyclasslesslyIn a classless way.classloader(computing, Java) A mechanism for dynamically loading classes into a virtual machine.clastogenic(genetics) capable of causing damage to chromosomesclathrarianRelating to or characteristic of fossil plants of the genus Clathraria.clathrinoidRelating to the clathrinidsclathrulate(rare) finely clathrateclattersomeMarked by clatteringclaustrallyIn a claustral mannerclavagellid(zoology) Any bivalve in the family Clavagellidae.clavecinistA musician who plays the clavecin.claviculateOf or relating to the clavicle.clavicymbal(music, historical) An early form of harpsichord.clavigerousBearing a club.clavolonine(organic chemistry) The heterocyclic ketone 8-hydroxy-15-methyllycopodan-5-oneclavoscalidA fused clavicle and scalidclavulanate(biochemistry, organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of clavulanic acid.clavulariidAny soft coral of the family Clavulariidaeclawhammersplural of clawhammerclayishnessThe quality of being clayish.claytronicsA proposed system of programmable matter consisting of very many nanoscale robots (termed catoms) that would interact to form structuresclazolimineA diuretic drug.clazosentan(pharmacology) A sulfonamide drug, N-[6-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-5-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl]pyrimidin-4-yl]-5-methylpyridine-2-sulfonamide, that controls vasospasm.cleanaholic(informal) A very clean and tidy person; one who has high standards of cleanliness for the home, etc.cleanerfishAlternative form of cleaner fish.cleanhandedAlternative spelling of clean-handed.cleanlinessThe property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.cleannessesplural of cleannesscleanshavenAlternative spelling of clean-shaven.cleansheetsplural of cleansheetcleansinglySo as to cleanse.clearcutter(forestry) One who engages in clearcutting.clearednessThe quality of being cleared.clearheadedHaving the ability to think clearly and act appropriatelyclearnessesplural of clearnessclearomizerThe reservoir and atomizer of an e-cigarette.clearstarch(transitive, archaic) To stiffen with starch, and then make clear by clapping with the hands.cleaverwortSynonym of cleavers (“the bedstraw”).cleidomancyDivination by using a hanging key as a pendulum. A form of radiesthesia.cleistocarp(botany) Synonym of cleistothecium.cleistogamy(botany) The production of flowers which do not open and are self-fertilized in the bud.cleistogene(botany) A cleistogamous flower or plantclementinesplural of clementineclenbuterol(pharmacology) The decongestant and bronchodilator 1-(4-amino-3,5-dichlorophenyl)-2-(tert-butylamino)ethanol.clentuberolMisspelling of clenbuterol.cleomaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Cleomaceae.clepsydroid(biology) Hourglass-shaped.cleptobiont(biology) Any organism that steals the food of anothercleptocracyAlternative form of kleptocracy.cleptomaniaDated form of kleptomania.clergywomanAn ordained (female) Christian minister; a female member of the clergy.clergywomenplural of clergywomanclericalismPolitical or secular power invested in members of the clergy.clericalistOf or pertaining to clericalism.clericalityThe condition of being clericalclericalizeTo make clerical.clericatureThe function of a clericclerklinessThe character or qualities of a clerk; the quality of being clerkish; orderliness, attention to detail, diligence, and/or a focus on bureaucratic tasks or recordkeeping.clerosterol(organic chemistry) A sterol found in certain green algae, with antileishmanial activity.cleroterionPartly Latinised spelling of kleroterioncleroteriumLatinised spelling of kleroterioncleverality(formerly Scotland, now chiefly Ireland) clevernesscleverclogsAlternative spelling of clever clogs.cleverishlyIn a cleverish manner.clevidipineA dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker indicated for the reduction of blood pressure when oral therapy is not feasible or not desirable.clevosauridAny extinct reptile in the family Clevosauridae; a clevosaurclickbaiter(derogatory) One who creates or publishes clickbait.clickbeetleAlternative form of click beetle.clickership(printing, obsolete) An association or companionship of printers.clickocracy(neologism) the role of the internet and algorithmic media in elections and governance.clickskrieg(informal) Cyberwarfare.clickstream(computing, marketing) A profile of a user's activity in a web browser or other software, based on what is clicked.clicktivism(informal, derogatory) Half-hearted activism on the Internet, lacking actual engagement with the real-world issues.clicktivist(derogatory) A person who participates in clicktivism.clickworthy(computing, informal) Of a website or similar: worth reading or visiting.clidafidineA sedative and hypnotic drug.clidocostal(adjective) Relating to the clavicle and the ribsclientelage(dated) clientele; customers, clients or patronsclienteling(business) The sales technique of forming personal relationships with clients based on their habits and preferences.clientelismA political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits.clientelistOf or relating to clientelism.cliffhanger(narratology) An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.cliffordite(mineralogy) An isometric-diploidal mineral containing oxygen, tellurium, and uranium.climactericPertaining to any of several supposedly critical years of a person's life.climacterid(zoology) Any bird in the family Climacteridae, an Australasian treecreeper.climacturia(medicine) Orgasm-associated urinary incontinence.climatarianCollected and distributed in an ecologically sustainable way, mindful of reducing the carbon footprint. (of food)climatewiseWith respect to a climate.climatizingpresent participle and gerund of climatizeclimatologyThe science that deals with climates, and investigates their phenomena and causes.climatonomyThe mathematical study of climatic responses in terms of equations and forcing functions.clinacoside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of sulfonyl glycosides present in Clinacanthus nutansclinandrial(botany) Relating to the clinandrium.clinandrium(botany) An area at the tip of the column of orchid flowers, beneath the anthers.clinanthium(botany) The receptacle of the flowers in a composite plant;clinchinglyin a clinching manner, in a manner which serves to clinch somethingclindamycin(pharmacology) A lincosamide antibiotic drug C₁₈H₃₃ClN₂O₅S, mostly used to treat infections with anaerobic bacteria.clingfilmedWrapped in clingfilm.clingfishesplural of clingfishclingstonesplural of clingstoneclinicalityThe quality of being clinical.clinicalize(transitive) To make clinical.clinimetricOf or relating to clinimetrics.clinkerwise(nautical) In the clinker or lapstrake fashion.clinochlore(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, and silicon.clinoedrite(mineralogy) Synonym of clinohedrite.clinohedral(crystallography) That has a plane of symmetry but not an axis of symmetryclinohumite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral composed of a mixed iron and magnesium silicate / fluorideclinolamideAn antilipidemic drug.clinometersplural of clinometerclinometricRelating to, or measured by, a clinometer.clinophiliaThe love of beds.clinophobiafear of going to bedclinostaticRelating to, or by means of a clinostat.clinostomumAny trematode of the genus Clinostomumclintonitesplural of clintonitecliodynamicRelating to or involving cliodynamics ("the use of mathematical models to explain macrohistorical patterns").cliometricsThe use of econometrics to study economic history.clipmapping(computer graphics) A method of clipping a mipmap to a subset of data pertinent to the geometry being displayed.cliqueynessAlternative spelling of cliquiness.clisospirid(zoology) Any sea snail in the family Clisospiridae.clistogamicAlternative form of cleistogamic.clitorideanSynonym of clitoral.clitsucking(slang, vulgar) The act of sucking a clitoris.cloakmakingThe manufacture of cloaks.clobenosideA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.clobenzepam(pharmacology) A particular antihistamine drug.clobenzorexA stimulant drug used as an anorectic.clobetasoneA corticosteroid used in dermatology.clociguanilAn antiprotozoal drug.clocinizine(pharmacology) A particular antihistamine drug.clockmakingThe art or trade of a clockmaker; the manufacture of clocks.clockspringA spring in a mechanical clock.clocksucker(neologism, rare, derogatory) A time-waster.clocktowersplural of clocktowerclockweightAny of the weights that regulate the mechanism of a clock.clockwinderA person employed to wind up clocks.clockwisely(rare, nonstandard) Clockwise.clocoumarol(pharmacology) An anticoagulant drug.clodanoleneA muscle relaxant drug.clodcrusherA tool for pulverising clods of soil so as to produce a level surface.clodhoppersplural of clodhopper (especially referring to heavy or clumsy shoes)clodhopping(informal) boorish; rude or awkward.clodknockerSynonym of clodhopper.clodronatedReacted with a clodronate or clodronic acidclofarabine(pharmacology) A purine nucleoside antimetabolite used in the treatment of leukaemia.clofazimine(pharmacology) A reddish brown fat-soluble powdered dye C₂₇H₂₂Cl₂N₄ that is a derivative of riminophenazine used especially to treat lepromatous leprosy.clofenamideA sulfonamide diuretic.clofenapateAn antilipaemic agent for dogs and rats.clofenotane(organic chemistry) The pesticide 1,1,1-Trichloro-bis-2,2(4-chlorophenyl)ethane (DDT)clofeverine(pharmacology) An anticholinergic drug.clofexamideAn antidepressant drug.clofibratesplural of clofibrateclofibriateMisspelling of clofibrate.clofozamineMisspelling of clofazimine.clogosphere(blogging, slang, derogatory, rare) The totality of bloggers advocating forms of pseudoscience, the paranormal, and conspiracy theories.cloisonnageThe process of making cloisonne work.cloisonnism(art) A school of postimpressionist paintingcloisonnistAn artist who works in the cloisonnism style.cloisteressAlternative form of cloistress.cloisteringpresent participle and gerund of cloistercloisterismA cloistered attitude or policy; a tendency to isolate oneself from others and their needs and problems.clometeroneA synthetic steroid and progesterone derivative.clomidazoleThe drug chlormidazole.clomiphenesplural of clomipheneclonabilityThe quality of being clonable.clonitazene(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.clonogenics(biology, genetics) The (study of the) formation of clonesclonogenityMisspelling of clonogenicity.clonotypingThe preparation, analysis or separation of clonotypesclopentixolAlternative form of clopenthixol.clopidogrel(pharmacology) An oral antiplatelet agent used to inhibit blood clots in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease, having the chemical formula C₁₆H₁₆ClNO₂SclopimozideA typical antipsychotic drug of the diphenylbutylpiperidine class.clorazepate(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine tranquilizer taken orally in the form of its dipotassium salt C₁₆H₁₀ClKN₂O₃·KOH to treat anxiety, partial seizures, and acute alcohol withdrawal.clorexoloneA sulfonamide diuretic.cloricromenA platelet aggregation inhibitor.clorindioneA vitamin K antagonist derived from phenindione.clorobiocin(organic chemistry) A particular aminocoumarinclorotepine(pharmacology) A potent atypical neuroleptic and central depressant of the tricyclic series, derived from perathiepin.clortermineAn anorectic amphetamine drug.closabilityThe property of being closable.closefistedUnwilling to spend money; stingyclosehandedCovetous; penurious; stingyclosehauled(nautical) Alternative form of close-hauled.closelippeddiscrete; likely to keep a secretclosemindedAlternative spelling of close-minded.closenessesplural of closenessclosiramineA histamine 1 receptor antagonist.clostridialOf, pertaining to, or caused by a bacterium of the genus Clostridiumclostridium(bacteriology) Any of several mostly anaerobic gram-positive bacteria, of the genus Clostridium, that are present in the soil and in the intestines of humans and animals and are capable of forming sporesclostripain(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteinases that cleaves proteins on the carboxyl peptide bond of arginine.closurelessWithout closure.clothednessThe state or condition of wearing clothesclotheslessWithout clothes.clotheslineA rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.clothespegsplural of clothespegclothespoleSynonym of clothesprop.clothespropFormerly, a forked stick used to raise the height of a clothesline with wet washing drying on it.clothestreeAlternative spelling of clothes tree.clothesyardThe outdoor area of a house that is used for drying washingclothmakingThe art or trade of a clothmaker.clothworkerA textile worker.clotiazepamA thienodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and sedative properties.clotrimazolAlternative form of clotrimazole.clottednessThe quality of being clotted.cloudburstsplural of cloudburstcloudbusterA pseudoscientific device supposed to drain clouds of orgone and thus cause rain.cloudforestAlternative form of cloud forest.cloudlesslyWithout clouds.cloudwashedSwept by or enshrouded in clouds.clovergrassclover, especially used as animal feed.cloverleafsthird-person singular simple present indicative of cloverleafclovoxamineA drug related to fluvoxamine.cloxacillin(pharmacology) A semisynthetic antibiotic C₁₉H₁₈ClN₃O₅S in the same class as penicillin, effective especially against staphylococci which secrete beta-lactamase.cloxypendylAn antipsychotic drug.cloyingnessThe quality of being cloying.clubabilityAlternative form of clubbability.clubhaulingpresent participle and gerund of clubhaulclubmanshipCliquishness, as between members of a club.cluefulnessThe state of being clueful, knowledgeableclupeomorph(zoology) A member of the fish superorder Clupeomorpha.clusiaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Clusiaceae.clusterableCapable of forming, or tending to form, clusters.clusterball(slang, euphemistic) Synonym of clusterfuck.clusterbeanSynonym of guar.clusterbombAlternative form of cluster bomb.clustercore(astronomy) The central part of a star cluster, where stars are most densely packed.clusterfuck(slang, vulgar, sexuality, uncommon) A sexual orgy.clustergramAlternative form of clusterogram.clusterhead(computing) The head (principal node) of a cluster.clusteringsplural of clusteringclusterisedsimple past and past participle of clusteriseclusterizedsimple past and past participle of clusterizeclusterlessLacking clustersclusterlikeResembling or characteristic of a cluster.clustersome(genetics) A cluster of replisomesclusterwideThroughout the whole of a clusterclusterwiseIn terms of clustersclutchinglyWith a clutching or grasping motion.clutchplateOne of the plates in a clutch (device used in engine etc.).cluttercore(TikTok aesthetic) An interior design trend and aesthetic, popular in the 2020s, based on densely filling spaces with personal objects and decorative items, resulting in a vibrant and eclectic arrangement of contrasting colours and textures.clutterlessWithout clutter.cluttersomeCharacterised or marked by clutter.cnephasiine(zoology) Relating to or characteristic of the Cnephasiini, a tribe of tortrix moths.coacervatedThat has undergone coacervationcoacervatesplural of coacervatecoachfellowOne of a pair of horses employed to draw a coach.coachhorsesplural of coachhorsecoachmakingThe manufacture of coaches (vehicles).coachmaster(historical) A person who runs a business transporting people in horse-drawn coaches (but who generally does not do the driving).coachwrightA craftsman who builds coaches.coactivatedactivated along with anothercoactivator(genetics) Any protein that binds to an activator as part of gene transcriptioncoaddresseeJoint addressee.coadherenceMutual adherence.coadjacenceThe condition of being coadjacentcoadjacencyThe condition of being coadjacent.coadjutressA female coadjutor or assistant.coadjuvancy(rare) cooperation; mutual effortcoadorationMutual adoration.coadsorbentA substance that increases the efficacy of an adsorbentcoadunationUnion into a single body or mass; unity.coadunativeServing to coadunate or unite.coadunitionAlternative form of coadunation.coadventure(archaic) A joint venture or partnership.coaetaneousAlternative form of coetaneous.coaggregateTo aggregate along with another materialcoagulatingpresent participle and gerund of coagulatecoagulationThe precipitation of suspended particles as they increase in size by any of several physical or chemical processes.coagulativeHaving the power to cause coagulationcoagulatoryServing to coagulate.coagulocyte(cytology) A granular cystocyte associated with the clotting of bloodcoagulogramA graphic display of the coagulation of blood (over time).coalbearingAlternative form of coal-bearing.coalescenceThe act of coalescing.coalescencyAlternative form of coalescence.coalescibleAble to be coalesced.coalgebraic(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a coalgebracoalheavingThe job of feeding coal into a furnace.coalignmentalignment togethercoalitionalOf or pertaining to a coalition.coalitionerA coalitionist.coalternate(logic, of a set of propositions) mutually alternatecoalwashingThe process of cleaning coal by separating undesirable materials using a fluid.coamplifiedamplified along with anothercoanalgesic(medicine) An analgesic that also has an adjuvant propertycoanchoringpresent participle and gerund of coanchorcoaptationsplural of coaptationcoarchitectA joint architect; one who designs something with others.coarctation(pathology) A congenital stricture or narrowing of a short section of the aorta.coassembledsimple past and past participle of coassemblecoasteeringA hybrid sport involving the traversal of a coastline without mechanical aids, usually by some mixture of jumping, walking, climbing and swimming.coasterware(computing, slang, derogatory) Exceptionally low-quality software.coastguardsplural of coastguardcoastlanderA person who lives along the coast.coastwaiterA landwaiter who deals with coastal shippingcoatabilityThe condition of being coatablecoathangersplural of coathangercoatimundisplural of coatimundicoatomistic(mathematics) Of a set: such that every element is the greatest lower bound of a set of coatoms.coauthorialOf or pertaining to a coauthor or coauthorship.coawarenessJoint awareness; the condition of being aware with, or of, somebody else.cobaltocene(organic chemistry) The metallocene containing a cobalt atomcobblerfishAny of various catfish.cobblershipThe realm or sphere of cobblers (shoe repairers).cobblestone(countable) A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads.cobimetinib(medicine) A mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitor used, in combination with vemurafenib to treat melanomacocainelessWithout cocaine.cocainelikeResembling or characteristic of cocaine.cocaptaincyjoint captaincycocatalysis(chemistry) catalysis by means of a cocatalystcocatalytic(chemistry) Relating to, or employing cocatalystscocatalyzed(chemistry) Catalyzed by two or more catalysts.coccidiosesplural of coccidiosiscoccidiosis(pathology) The disease caused by coccidian infection.coccidologyThe zoology of scale insects of the superfamily CoccoideacoccidostatMisspelling of coccidiostat.cocciferous(rare, archaic) Bearing or producing berries.coccinellid(zoology) Any species of the ladybird family Coccinellidae.coccolithicRelating to or composed of coccoliths.coccosphere(biology) A small rounded marine organism, capable of breaking up into coccoliths.coccygalgia(pathology) Synonym of coccydynia.coccygeallyIn a coccygeal fashion.coccyodynia(pathology) Alternative form of coccydynia.cocelebrantOne of two or more celebrants involved with the same occasion.cochaperone(biochemistry) Any protein that regulates the activity of a chaperone.cocharacter(mathematics) The dual notion to a character; a group homomorphism from the group of units of a field.cochinealedMade red with, or as if with, cochineal.cochleagramA form of spectrogram in which a false colour is assigned to each range of sound frequenciescochleariumIn Ancient Rome, a small spoon with a long tapering handle.cochleiformHaving the form of a snail shellcochleogramA record produced by cochleographycochliodontAny extinct fish of the order †CochliodontiformescocidiostatMisspelling of coccidiostat.cocirculate(intransitive) To circulate together.cockaleekieAlternative form of cock-a-leekie.cockanathan(Singapore, Singlish, uncommon) Idiot, foolish person.cockatoucheA freshwater fish (Triglopsis thompsonii) found in Canadacockatricesplural of cockatricecockblocker(slang, vulgar) One who cockblocks; one who impedes the sexual advances of another, usually a man.cockbrained(archaic, derogatory) Foolish; lacking in common sense and good judgement.cockcrowingThe crowing sound of a cock.cockentriceA medieval dish consisting of a pig's upper body sewn onto the bottom half of a capon or turkey, or other similar combinations.cockfeatherAlternative form of cock feather.cockfighterOne who engages in a cockfight.cockknockerAlternative spelling of cock-knocker.cockleshellThe shell of a cockle (or similar shell).cocklestoveA masonry heater covered in tile; a tile stove.cocklewomanA fisherwoman who catches cockles.cockmuncher(vulgar, slang, humorous) Term of abuse.cockneyfiedsimple past and past participle of cockneyfycockneyismsplural of cockneyismcockroachesplural of cockroachcocksparrowAlternative form of cock-sparrow.cocksuckery(slang, vulgar) fellatiococksuckingpresent participle of cocksuckcocktailery(rare) A bar where cocktails are served.cocktailianOf or relating to cocktails.cockyleekieAlternative form of cock-a-leekie.cocompactlyIn a cocompact manner.coconinoite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, and uranium.coconsciousJointly conscious; conscious together or simultaneously.coconstrain(transitive) To constrain along with anothercoconstructTo construct together.cocultivateTo cultivate along with another organismcodebreakerA cryptanalyst, one who decodes messages without the key.codefendant(law) Any of several defendants answering the same charge.codeinelikeResembling or characteristic of codeine.codependentAlternative form of co-dependent.codepletion(biology) The depletion of one substance in conjunction with the depletion of another.codepositedsimple past and past participle of codepositcodesharingpresent participle and gerund of codesharecodesigningpresent participle and gerund of codesigncodetectionThe simultaneous detection of two (or more) things (especially of multiple biological macromolecules)codetermine(transitive) To determine jointly, as of labour and management when cooperating in policymaking.codethylineEthylmorphine.codeveloperA joint developer; one of several developers (of a product, land, etc.).codicillaryOf or pertaining to a codicil.codigestionThe digestion of two or more materials at the same timecodimension(mathematics) The difference between the dimension of a space and the dimension of a given subspace of the first one.codirectingpresent participle and gerund of codirectcodirection(uncountable) The joint direction of a film, organization, venture, etc.codiscoveryA discovery made by two or more people, especially such a discovery made independently.codispersalsimultaneous dispersal of two or more materialscodivergentdiverging togethercodiversifyTo diversify simultaneously with anothercodominance(genetics) A condition in which both alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed, with neither one being dominant or recessive to the other.codominateddominated equally by two or more things or peoplecoeducationthe education of male and female students in the same institutioncoeffective(mathematics) effective within a cohomologycoelacanthsplural of coelacanthcoelenteric(anatomy) Of or relating to the coelenteron.coelenteronThe body cavity of a coelenterate.coelibactin(organic chemistry) A derivative of benzoxazole produced by Streptomyces coelicolorcoelichelinA peptide siderophore produced by Streptomyces coelicolorcoeligenous(obsolete) born in the heavenscoeliodynia(pathology) abdominal paincoelioscopy(medicine) Endoscopy of the abdomen.coelomocyte(biology) Any of several cels (including the amebocytes and eleocytes) found in annelids and some other organismscoelomoduct(biology) An excretory and genital duct that opens into the coelom of annelid wormscoelomyceteA type of fungus that produces conidiomata.coelophysid(zoology) Any dinosaur in the family Coelophysidae.coelopteran(entomology) Any member of the Coeloptera genus of moths.coelurosaurAny of several small theropod dinosaurs of the clade Coelurosauriacoemergenceemergence along with anothercoemptionalRelating to coemption.coencentric(rare) Misspelling of concentric.coenenchyme(biology) The tissue that surrounds and links the polyps in octocorals.coenobiarchAlternative form of cenobiarch.coenobitismAlternative form of cenobitism.coenopterid(botany) A fern of the Coenopteridale order, which is a taxon that is no longer used, but which used to represent ferns from the Devonian period into the Permian.coenzymaticRelating to, or using coenzymescoequaliserAlternative form of coequalizer.coequalizer(category theory) An arrow whose domain is the codomain of a parallel pair of arrows and which forms part of the colimit of that parallel pair.coequalnessThe state or quality of being coequal.coercimeterAn instrument for measuring magnetic coercivity.coercionaryOf, pertaining to, or employing coercioncoercionistA person who practices, or advocates coercion (or government by coercion)coessentialHolding the same essence or nature.coeternallyIn a coeternal mannercoethnicityThe quality of being coethnic.coevaporateTo evaporate a mixture (of solutes or solvents)coevolution(ecology, evolutionary theory) The evolution of organisms of two or more species in which each adapts to changes in the other.coevolutiveMutually evolutivecoexecutantA joint executant.coexecutrixA joint executrix.coexistableable to coexistcoexistanceMisspelling of coexistence.coexistenceThe state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.coexistencyAlternative form of coexistence.coexpansionJoint expansion.coextensionThe act of extending equally or jointly, or the state of being equally extendedcoextensiveHaving the same spatial limits or boundaries; sharing the same area.coextrusion(manufacturing) The extrusion of multiple layers of material simultaneously.coffeeberryA shrub with glossy green leaves and bright red fruits that look like those of the coffee tree, native to the far western edge of North America, from Oregon to Baja California, Frangula californicacoffeecakesplural of coffeecakecoffeeholic(informal) Someone addicted to coffee.coffeehouseAn establishment where coffee is served to clients; a café.coffeemakerA person who makes coffee.coffeemillsplural of coffeemillcoffeeshopsplural of coffeeshopcoffeespoonAlternative form of coffee spoon.coffeewomanFemale equivalent of coffeeman.coffinmakerA manufacturer of coffins.cofibrantlyIn terms of a cofibrationcofibration(mathematics) A particular form of mapping. A continuous mapping i:A→X, where A and X are topological spaces, is a cofibration if it satisfies the homotopy extension property with respect to all spaces Y.cofilmmakerOne who makes or directs a film together with someone elsecofinancingpresent participle and gerund of cofinancecofloweringflowering at the same time as anothercofluctuateTo fluctuate simultaneously with anothercofoundressA female cofounder.cofunctionsplural of cofunctioncogeneratorA combined heating plant and power generator.cogitationsplural of cogitationcoglycolide(organic chemistry) A lactone or a polyglycolide formed from glycolic acid and another hydroxy acid (such as lactic acid)cognatenessThe state or quality of being cognate.cognescentiMisspelling of cognoscenti.cognisantlyAlternative form of cognizantly.cogniscientaware, cognizantcognitariat(sociology) Knowledge workers considered as a social class.cognitionalOf or pertaining to cognitioncognitivelyRelating to thinking (cognition).cognitivism(philosophy) The view that ethical sentences express propositions and are therefore capable of being true or false.cognitivistOf or pertaining to cognitivism.cognitology(uncommon) Cognitive science.cognizancesplural of cognizancecognizantlyIn a cognizant manner.cognizationProcess or action of cognizing.cognizaunceObsolete form of cognizance.cognometricRelating to cognometrics.cognominate(formal, transitive) To name.cognoscenceCognizance (awareness).cognoscente(often in the plural) Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field.cognoscentiplural of cognoscentecognoscibleCapable of being known.coguarantorA joint guarantor.cohabitancyCohabitation.cohabitantsplural of cohabitantcohabitatorOne who cohabits.cohaversine(trigonometry) the hacoversed sinecoheadlinerOne who coheadlines.cohemolysinAny cohemolytic lysincohemolytic(pathology) hemolytic along with another materialcoherenciesplural of coherencycoherentism(philosophy) A form of reasoning where the truth or falsehood of a belief is defined by its coherence with the rest of the believer's knowledge and experiences.coherentist(philosophy) Of or supporting coherentismcohybridizeTo hybridize together with anothercohyponymicSynonym of cohyponymous.coilabilityThe quality of being coilable.coimplantedsimple past and past participle of coimplantcoincidenceOf objects, the property of being coincident; occurring at the same time or place.coincidencyDated form of coincidence.coinduction(biology) The simultaneous induction of two or more compounds into a cell linecoinductiveOf, pertaining to, or producing coinductioncoinfectantSomething that infects along with anothercoinfectionSimultaneous infection by two pathogens (a pair of copathogens), any combination of viruses and/or bacteria; often one infection is a secondary bacterial infection that gets its opportunity from the effects of the (viral or bacterial) first one.coinfectiveinfective along with anothercoinfluence(transitive) To influence together; to exert a joint influence upon.coingestantAny substance that is coingested.coingestionThe ingestion of two or more things together.coinherenceThe quality of coinhering; existence together.coinheritedinherited via coinheritancecoinheritorOne of several who are inheritors to an estatecoinhibitedsimple past and past participle of coinhibitcoinhibitorAn inhibitor that inhibits along with another materialcoinitiatorA mutual initiatorcoinjectingpresent participle and gerund of coinjectcoinjectioninjection of multiple substances togethercoinoculateTo inoculate along with another materialcoinstaller(computing, Microsoft Windows) A DLL that aids in the installation of a hardware device, chiefly by updating files.coinsurance(especially US) The joint assumption of risk between the insurer and the insured party.cointegrantAn integrant that integrates along with another.cointegrate(statistics, intransitive) To exhibit cointegration.cointensionThe condition of being of equal in intensity; applied to relations.cointroduceTo introduce along with anothercoinvariant(mathematics) invariant within a cohomologycoinventionThe invention of something jointly by two or more people.coinversion(category theory) The inversion operation of a cogroup object. A coinversion must satisfy the dual versions of the axioms for group objects.coisolationisolation along with anothercoisotropicExhibiting the same isotropy as anothercoitophobiaThe fear of coitus, or sexual intercourse.colchicinesplural of colchicinecoldbloodedAlternative spelling of cold-blooded.coldheartedAlternative form of cold-hearted.coldishnessThe quality of being coldish.coldpressedExtracted or obtained without applying heat or pressure from an external source, particularly of juices.coldworkingpresent participle and gerund of coldworkcolegislate(uncommon) To necessarily bring about a statute together with another legislative body or legislature, to be a colegislator.colemanitesplural of colemanitecoleophoranOf or related to moths of the genus Coleophora, whose larvae feed on seeds.coleophorid(zoology) Any moth in the family Coleophoridae.coleopteral(zoology, archaic) coleopterous.coleopteran(coleopterology) Any insect of the order Coleoptera; includes the beetles, weevils and firefliescoleoptilarRelating to a coleoptilecoleorrhizaAlternative form of coleorhiza.colesevelam(pharmacology) A lipid-lowering polymer drug (trademark Welchol) that binds to bile acid in the intestine and is administered orally by tablet or oral suspension to lower LDL levels in the treatment of hyperlipidemia and to control levels of blood sugar in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.colestimideSynonym of colestilan.colestolone(pharmacology) An antilipidemic drug.colethalityThe condition of being colethalcoleurosaurMisspelling of coelurosaur.colfoscerilA synthetic surfactant.colinearityAlternative form of collinearity.colinearizeTo linearize along with another.colitigenicAlternative form of colitogenic.colitogenicThat tends to produce colitiscollaborateTo work together with others to achieve a common goal.collabularyA folksonomy, or user-generated system of tagging content, that is enriched by collaboration with experts in the field.collagelike(art) Resembling or characteristic of a collage; presenting a jumble of different types of contentcollagenase(biochemistry) An enzyme that breaks the peptide bonds in collagen.collagenoma(pathology) A nevus typically containing collagencollagenousOf, pertaining to, or resembling collagen.collagraphyA printmaking process in which materials are applied to a rigid substrate (such as cardboard or wood).collapsableAlternative spelling of collapsible.collapsibleDesigned to be collapsed, especially so as to be more compact when not in use.collarbonedHaving a collarbone or collarbones; (in combination) having a specified kind of collarbone.collarbonesplural of collarbonecollarmakerSomeone who makes collars.collateralsplural of collateralcollationalof, or pertaining to collationcollationerA person who collates, or who checks collation (of documents etc)collectableSuitable for collecting.collectaneaA selective collection of passages from various sources or by various authors; an anthology.collectedlyIn a collected manner; calmly.collectibleWorthy or suitable for collecting on historical/financial grounds, or for meeting a personal aesthetic.collectionsplural of collectioncollectivesplural of collectivecollectressAlternative form of collectoress.collegegoerAlternative form of college-goer.collegeless(of a person) Without a college education or degree.collegelikeResembling or characteristic of a college.collegemateA person from the same college.collegewidethroughout a college.collegiallyIn a collegial manner.collegianer(archaic, largely Scotland) A college student.collegiatesplural of collegiatecollegienne(dated) A female college student.collelationMisspelling of correlation.collembolanAny insect of the order Collembola, the springtails.collembolidAny springtail of the subclass Collembola.collenchyma(biology) A living, elongated, mechanical and flexible ground tissue with angular pectin depositions; present just under leaves, tendrils and stems of climbers; formed before vascular differentiation.collenchymeAlternative form of collenchyma.colleterial(zoology) Relating to the colleterial gland of insects.colleterium(obsolete, entomology) The colleterial glandcolliculate(botany) Having a surface with small rounded bumps.colliflowerObsolete form of cauliflower.colligatingpresent participle and gerund of colligatecolligationA binding together.colligative(physical chemistry, physics) Describing any property that depends only on the number of molecules present.collimatingpresent participle and gerund of collimatecollimationthe act of collimating or something collimatedcollimatorsplural of collimatorcollinearlyIn a collinear mannercolliquable(obsolete, rare) Liable to melt, grow soft, or become fluid.collisional(physics) Of or pertaining to collisions (especially between particles)collitigant(law, obsolete) disputing, on different sides in a trialcollocalizeAlternative form of colocalize.collocation(uncountable) The grouping or juxtaposition of things, especially words or sounds.collocativeOf , pertaining to, or representing a collocation.collocatoryRelating to collocation.collocutionAn instance of multiple people speaking to each other; a conversation or conference.collocutorsplural of collocutorcollocutoryRelating to colloquy; conversational.collodarianA unicellular organism, similar to a radiolarian, of the order CollodariacollographyMisspelling of collagraphy.colloidallyWith respect to colloids.colloquiumsplural of colloquiumcolloxylineA form of nitrocellulose used in the manufacture of collodioncollunariumA medicated solution to be applied in the nostrils, either as a wash, spray, or as drops.collusivelyin a collusive manner; fraudulently through collusioncollutoriumSynonym of mouthwash.colluviatedsimple past and past participle of colluviatecollybistinA protein that acts as a regulator of the localization of gephyrin.colmatationThe impermeable state of an originally porous medium, after it has been effectively clogged, usually by fine particles as a result of the process of colmation, though multiple causes might combine, such as swelling of clay or intrusion of asphalt.colocolonic(medicine) Of two ends of the colon.colocynthin(organic chemistry) A cucurbitane glucoside isolated from, and acting as the active medicinal principle of, colocynth. It is a bitter yellow crystalline substance.colocynthisObsolete form of colocynth.coloenteral(biology, medicine) Synonym of enterocolic.coloenteric(biology, medicine) Synonym of enterocolic.cologarithm(mathematics) The logarithm of the reciprocal of a number (equal to the negative of the original logarithm)cologastric(anatomy) Between the colon and stomach; gastrocolic.colometrize(transitive) To analyze by colometry.colonectomy(surgery) Alternative form of colectomy.colonelshipThe status or rank of a colonel; colonelcy.colongitude(astronomy) The longitude of the morning terminator (division between illuminated and dark regions) on the Moon, as measured in degrees westward from the prime meridian.colonialiseAlternative form of colonialize.colonialism(colloquial, often derogatory) The subjugation of a weaker country, population, or people by a dominant country, population, or people.colonialistOf or pertaining to colonialism.colonialityThe quality of being colonial.colonializeTo make colonial.colonicallyIn a colonic mannercolonigenic(biology) That forms a bacterial colonycolonisableAlternative form of colonizable.colonizableCapable of being colonized.colonocytesplural of colonocytecolonogenic(medicine, anatomy) Forming the tissues of the coloncolonometryThe measurement of colonic contractionscolonopathy(pathology) Any disease or disorder of the coloncolonoscopea flexible fibreoptic endoscope used to examine the colon and obtain tissue samplescolonoscopy(medicine) The examination of the colon using a colonoscope.colophoniesplural of colophonycolophonistThe writer of a colophon.colophonite(mineralogy) A coarsely granular variety of garnet.coloposcopyMisspelling of colposcopy.coloquintid(obsolete) colocynthcoloradoite(mineralogy) mercury telluride.colorationsplural of colorationcoloraturasplural of coloraturacolorbearerA soldier tasked with carrying the flag in battle.colorcaster(rare) color commentatorcolorectomy(surgery) The removal of the colon and rectum.colorimeterAny of various instruments designed to determine the color of something, by comparison with standard colors or by spectroscopy.colorimetryThe science of measuring colours and assigning them numeric values.colorlesslyIn a colorless manner.colormakingThe manufacture of paints or dyes.colorogenicThat produces colour (under particular conditions)colorphobiaFear, hate, or dislike of people of a particular skin color.colorphobic(American spelling) Exhibiting colorphobia.colorspacesplural of colorspacecolorwashesplural of colorwashcoloscopiesplural of coloscopycolossalityThe quality of being colossal; hugeness.colostrininA mixture of polypeptides derived from colostrumcolouration(British spelling) Alternative spelling of coloration.colourativeRare spelling of colorative.colourblindAlternative form of colour blind.colourbound(chess) Able to access only squares of one colour (either black or white).colourbreedAlternative form of colorbreed.colourburstAlternative form of colorburst.colourfullyAlternative spelling of colorfully.colouristicAlternative spelling of coloristic.colourmakerAlternative form of colormaker.colourologyAlternative form of colorology.colourpoint(felinology) Any of several forms of the Siamese cat and closely-related breeds that have dark tips on their extremities.colovaginal(anatomy) Relating to the colon and the vaginacolovesical(biology, medicine) Synonym of vesicocolic.colovesicleA colonic vesiclecolpeurysis(obsolete, medicine) The dilation of the vagina, as by a colpeurynter.colpocoxiteA coxite on the gonopod of certain millipedescolpodellidAny predatory flagellate of the order Colpodellidacolpoplasty(surgery) plastic surgery to the vaginacolporteursplural of colporteurcolposcopicOf or pertaining to colposcopycolquiriite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral white mineral containing aluminum, calcium, fluorine, and lithium.coltishnessThe quality of resembling a colt, especially:colubrariid(zoology) Any sea snail in the family Colubrariidae.colubriformHaving the form of a snakecolumbamide(organic chemistry) The amide of any of a group of chlorinated fatty acidscolumbamine(organic chemistry) A quaternary isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from Argemone mexicana, (Mexican poppy).columbariid(zoology) Any sea snail in the family Columbariidae.columbariumA pigeonhole in such a dovecote.columbellid(zoology) Any snail of the family Columbellidae.columbiformHaving the form of a dove or pigeon; of the order Columbiformes.columellateHaving, or resembling a columellacolumnariseAlternative form of columnarize.columnarityThe state or quality of being columnar.columnarizeTo arrange in columnscolumniatedAlternative form of columnated.columniformHaving the form of a column.columnisticOf or relating to a columnist.coluracetamA nootropic racetam drug with potential use in prevention and treatment of ischemic retinopathy and retinal and optic nerve injury.comancheite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing bromine, chlorine, mercury, and oxygen.comaraderieMisspelling of camaraderie.comarketingpresent participle and gerund of comarketcombability(of hair) The condition of being combable; the extent to which something is combable.combativelyIn a combative way.combativitySynonym of combativeness.combinationThe act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.combinativeOf, pertaining to, or resulting from combination.combinatoryOf, relating to, or derived from a combination or combinations; combinative or combinatorial.combinement(obsolete) A combining or coming together.comblainite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing carbon, cobalt, hydrogen, nickel, and oxygen.combobulate(humorous) To compose (oneself); to compose, organize, design, or arrange; to reverse the effect of discombobulation.combustibleCapable of burning.combustiblyin a combustible mannercombustiousinflammable; combustiblecomedicallyIn a comedic manner; using comedy.comedogenic(medicine, dermatology) Tending to produce acne, i.e. comedonescomedolysis(medicine) The disintegration of comedones.comedolytic(medicine, dermatology) Preventing acne.comeronymicSynonym of comeronymous.comessation(now historical and somewhat rare) Feasting, banqueting.comestiblesplural of comestiblecometabolicRelating to cometabolismcometesimalOf, pertaining to or caused by a cometcometopauseThe boundary surrounding a comet's coma where the composition of the surrounding plasma transitions from being dominated by solar wind particles to being dominated by cometary plasma.comeuppanceRetribution or outcome that is justly deserved.comfortableProviding physical comfort and ease; agreeable.comfortablyIn a comfortable manner.comfortlessOf a person: deprived of comfort; uncomforted.comfortment(obsolete) comforting, The act of providing comfort.comfortress(rare) A woman who comforts.comfortrootHibiscus aculeatus, a flower native to the Southeastern US.comfortsomeCharacterised or marked by comfortcomfortwearCasual and often loose-fitting clothing that is designed to be comfortable.comicalnessThe state or quality of being comical.comicsverseAlternative form of comicverse.comigration(chiefly in biochemistry) Migration of two materials at the same time.comigratoryThat comigratescominuscule(mathematics) Pertaining to an associated simple root that occurs with coefficient 1 in the highest root of a subgroup.comisserateMisspelling of commiserate.comitogenicmitogenic along with anothercomitragedyAlternative form of tragicomedy.commacerate(obsolete) To harass, torment.commafucker(Internet slang, vulgar, derogatory) A person who is pedantic about grammar.commandableCapable of being commanded.commandancy(Philippines, history) A comandancia; a commandery.commandanteMisspelling of comandante.commandantsplural of commandantcommandeersthird-person singular simple present indicative of commandeercommanderlyCharacteristic of or befitting a commandercommandlessWithout a command or commands.commandment(religion) A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.commandoman(dated) Synonym of commando (“type of trooper”).commandressAlternative form of commanderess.commandwideThroughout a military command.commarginalAlternative form of comarginal.commeasuredsimple past and past participle of commeasurecommelinoidAny flowering plant of the subfamily Commelinoideaecommemorate(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.commemorial(rare) commemorativecommemorize(archaic, transitive) To commemorate.commendableWorthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.commendablyIn a commendable manner.commendator(obsolete) A cleric who held a commendam.commendmentCommendation; praise.commensallyIn a commensal manner.commentableAbout which one can comment.commentatedsimple past and past participle of commentatecommentatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of commentatecommentatorA person who makes a commentary, particularlycommentlessWithout comment or comments.commercialsplural of commercialcommieblockAlternative spelling of commie block.comminationA formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment.comminativeOf or relating to commination.comminatoryOf or pertaining to commination.comminglingpresent participle and gerund of comminglecomminuible(obsolete, rare) That can be comminuted or pulverized.comminutingpresent participle and gerund of comminutecomminution(often mining, waste management) The breaking or grinding up of a material to form smaller particles.commiscible(archaic) Able to be mixed together.commiserate(transitive) To feel or express compassion or sympathy for (someone or something).commissaire(cycling) The judge of a bicycle race.commissaris(non-native speakers' English, chiefly used by Dutch speakers) commissionercommissionsplural of commissioncommissuralOf or pertaining to a commissurecommissuresplural of commissurecommitmentsplural of commitmentcommitologyAlternative spelling of comitology.committableCapable of being committed.committallyIn a committal manner.committedlyIn a committed manner; with commitment.committibleAlternative form of committable.committmentMisspelling of commitment.commixturesplural of commixturecommodifiedSubjected to commodification.commodifierOne who commodifies.commoditiesplural of commoditycommoditiseAlternative spelling of commoditize.commoditize(US, business, transitive, proscribed) To transform into a commodity, particularly of an existing product.commolition(obsolete) The act of grinding together.commonalityThe joint possession of a set of attributes or characteristics.commonition(archaic) advice, warning, or instruction.commonitory(obsolete) calling to mind; giving admonitioncommonplaceOrdinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.commonsenseAlternative form of common sense.commoration(obsolete) residence (the act of staying or residing somewhere).commotionalAssociated with commotion.communalect(linguistics) Especially in Pacific linguistics: the lect (linguistic variety) spoken by a particular speech community.communaliseAlternative form of communalize.communalismThe communal ownership of property.communalistOf, relating to, or supporting, communalism.communalityThe condition of being communal.communalize(transitive) To take property into communal ownership.communazism(slang, derogatory) Communism.communicantOne who communicates.communionalRelating to communion.communiquesMisspelling of communiqués.communisticCharacteristic of communism.communitiesplural of communitycommunitiveRelating to community.communitize(transitive) To convert into, or include within, a community.communizingpresent participle and gerund of communizecommutation(formal or archaic) Substitution of one thing for another; interchange.commutative(mathematics, of a binary operation) Such that the order in which the operands are taken does not affect their image under the operation.commuterdomThe people, infrastructure, and activities associated with commuting.commutivityThe condition of being commutive.comodernism(mathematics) The property of being the dual of something modernistic.comodulatedsimple past and past participle of comodulatecomodulatorAnything that comodulatescomonotonic(probability theory) Of a random vector, having components that can be represented as increasing functions of a single random variable.comorbidity(medicine, uncountable) The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder.comorbidome(pathology) All the comorbidities associated with a conditioncomortgageeA joint mortgagee; one who is responsible for a mortgage together with another person.compactableCapable of being compacted.compactedlyIn a compacted manner; close together.compactibleCapable of being compacted.compactionsplural of compactioncompactnessThe state of being compact.compaginate(obsolete, transitive) To unite or hold together.compaignionObsolete form of companion.companiable(obsolete) companionable; sociable or socialcompaniformMisspelling of campaniform.companionlyBefitting a companion.companywideExtending throughout a companycomparablesplural of comparablecomparandumSomething that is compared; the subject of a comparison.comparatismThe practice of studying things by comparing them.comparatistA person who carries out a comparative study, especially of language and literary works.comparativeOf or relating to comparison.comparatorsplural of comparatorcomparinglySo as to compare.comparisionMisspelling of comparison.comparisonsplural of comparisoncomparitiveMisspelling of comparative.compartmentA room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle.compassableCapable of being compassed or accomplished.compassionsplural of compassioncompasslessWithout a compass for navigation.compatiblesplural of compatiblecompatriateMisspelling of compatriot.compatriotsplural of compatriotcompearance(Scots law) Appearance before a judge in court.compellableCapable of being compelled or constrained.compellablyBy compulsion; in a compellable way.compellanceAlternative form of compellence.compellenceThe act of compelling.compendiarySynonym of compendious.compendiate(obsolete) To sum or collect together.compendiouscontaining a subset of words, succinctly described; abridged and summarizedcompendiumsplural of compendiumcompensableAble to be compensated.compensablyIn a compensable manner.compensatedThat received compensation (payment)compensatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of compensatecompensator(literally) A party or thing which compensates, pays or otherwise provides a compensationcompetencesplural of competencecompetentlyIn a competent manner.competetiveMisspelling of competitive.competinglySo as to compete.competition(uncountable) The action of competing.competitiveOf or pertaining to competition.competitorsplural of competitorcompetitory(dated) Acting in competition or rivalry.competitourObsolete form of competitor.competitrix(rare) A female competitor.compilation(uncountable) The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.compilatoryOf or pertaining to a compiler (person) or compilationcompilementThe act or process of compiling; compilation.complacence(archaic) Being complacent; a feeling of contentment or satisfaction; complacency.complacencyA feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.complainantOne who makes complaint, one who complains.complainersplural of complainercomplainingpresent participle and gerund of complaincompleatingpresent participle and gerund of compleatcomplectingpresent participle and gerund of complectcomplectionObsolete spelling of complexion.complementsplural of complementcompletableThat can be completed.completionsplural of completioncompletistsplural of completistcomplexionsplural of complexioncomplexiton(physics) A nonsingular periodic solitoncomplexnessThe state or quality of being complex.compliancesplural of compliancecompliantlyin a compliant mannercomplicatedDifficult or convoluted.complicatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of complicatecomplicatorOne who or that which complicates.complicitlyIn a complicit manner.complimentsplural of complimentcomplotment(dated) The act of plotting together; ganging upcomplottingpresent participle and gerund of complotcomplyinglySo as to comply; compliantly; obediently.componentalHaving or relating to components.componented(rare, in combination) Having the specified number or kind of components.componentryComponents generally.comportableSatisfactory; acceptable.comportance(obsolete) behaviour; manner of acting.comportmentThe manner in which one behaves or conducts oneself.composeress(dated) A female composer.compositelyIn a composite manner.compositingpresent participle and gerund of compositecompositionThe act of putting together; assembly.compositiveHaving the quality of entering into composition; compounded.compositorsplural of compositorcompositous(botany) Belonging to the Compositae; composite.compossiblecompatible or consistent with another statement.compossiblyIn a way that is compossible.compostableSuitable for compost.compostlikeResembling or characteristic of compost.compotation(archaic) The social act of drinking together.compotatoryRelating to compotation; drinking together.compoundingpresent participle and gerund of compoundcomprehendsthird-person singular simple present indicative of comprehendcompresence(philosophy) The state of existing together concurrently.compressingpresent participle and gerund of compresscompressionAn increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.compressiveThat compressescompressorsplural of compressorcompressure(archaic) Compression.comprimarioA secondary singer, often in opera.comprisableAble to be contained or classified.compromisedThat has been exposed to danger, risk, or discredit.compromiserOne who compromises; especially, one who compromises readilycompromisesplural of compromisecompromizedMisspelling of compromised.comptograph(historical) An early machine for adding numbers and producing a printed record of the sum.comptometerA mechanical or electromechanical calculator; an adding machine without a crank, driven instead by keypress.comptrollerThe chief accountant of a company or government.compulsionsplural of compulsioncompulsitor(law, Scotland) That which compels.compulsivesplural of compulsivecompunctionA pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.compunctive(obsolete) Sensitive with regard to wrongdoing; conscientious; compunctious.compurgatorSomeone who vouches for another person's innocence, trustworthiness etc.computationThe act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.computativeof or relating to computation, computationalcomputeracy(informal) Computer literacy.computerate(informal) computer-literate.computerdom(informal) The world of computers and the people associated with them.computerese(informal, dated) The jargon associated with computers.computerfulthe amount that a computer can hold.computering(informal, humorous) The act of using a computer.computeriseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of computerize.computerism(politics) A political ideology which maintains that all government power should be delegated to a computer or artificial intelligence.computerist(dated) A computer user.computerize(transitive, computing) To convert a manual function or system into a computer system.computernik(informal, dated) A computer enthusiast.computisticOf or relating to the calendrical technique of computus.comradelessWithout comrades; friendless.comradeshipThe company or friendship of others, or sharing a goal.comstockery(US) Censorship of literature and performances because of especially broad definitions of obscenity or immorality.conatumumab(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer.concamerateTo arch over; to vault.concatenateTo join or link together, as though in a chain.concatesome(genetics) The collection of concatenated genes of an organismconcavalineMisspelling of concanavalin.concavationThe act of making concave.concavenessthe state of being concave; concavityconcavitiesplural of concavityconcavously(obsolete) concavelyconcealableAble to be concealed.concealedlyIn a concealed or hidden manner; secretly.concealmentThe practice of keeping secrets.conceitedlyin a conceited or egotistical mannerconceitless(obsolete) Stupid; thoughtless; dull.conceivableCapable of being conceived or imagined.conceivablyIn a conceivable manner; possibly.concenteredsimple past and past participle of concenterconcentrate(ergative) To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force.concentrismThe state or quality of being concentric.conceptacle(phycology) A cavity in some marine algae that contains the reproductive organs.conceptibleCapable of being conceived; conceivable.conceptionsplural of conceptionconceptious(obsolete) conceivable, fruitful, or awareconceptismo(literature) A 16th- and 17th-century literary movement in Spain associated with Francisco de Quevedo and characterized by a rapid rhythm, directness, wordplay, and witty metaphors.conceptlessDevoid of concepts.conceptusesplural of conceptusconcernable(obsolete) concerned; having involvement or responsibilityconcernancy(obsolete, rare) Relevance.concernedlyIn a concerned manner; worriedly.concernmentThat in which one is concerned or interested; concern; affair; interest.concertante(music) A concert for two or more solo instrumentalists, with orchestral accompaniment.concertedlyIn a concerted mannerconcertgoerA person who attends a concert, especially one who attends concerts oftenconcertizerOne who adapts music for concert performance.concertizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of concertizeconcertlesswithout agreementconcertlikeResembling or characteristic of a concert.concessibleThat can be concededconcessionsplural of concessionconchiferanAny mollusc of the subphylum Conchiferaconchocelis(biology) A haploid form of Porphyra that develops into a gametophyteconchometryThe measurement of shells.conchosporeThe germinated form of a carposporeconchyliousArchaic form of conchylaceous.conciliableCapable of being conciliated or reconciled.conciliarlyBy a council, especially an ecclesiastical council.conciliatedsimple past and past participle of conciliateconciliatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of conciliateconciliatorA person who conciliates.concionator(obsolete) A haranguer of the people; a preacher.concipiencyconception; conceivingconcisenessThe property of being concise; succinctness.concitation(archaic) Rousing, stirring up; excitement, agitation.concludableThat can be concluded.concludency(obsolete) deduction from premises; inference; conclusionconcludibleArchaic spelling of concludable.conclusible(obsolete) demonstrable; determinableconclusionsplural of conclusionconcoctionsplural of concoctionconcolonial(biology) Between members of the same colony.concolorate(botany, zoology) Having a uniform colourconcolorousColored the same throughout.concomitantAccompanying; conjoining; attending; concurrent.concomitate(transitive) To accompany; to be somehow connected with.concordableCapable of according; agreeing; harmoniousconcordanceAgreement; accordance; consonance.concordauntObsolete form of concordant.concrescentgrowing togetherconcresciveGrowing together, or into union; uniting.concretionsplural of concretionconcretisedsimple past and past participle of concretiseconcretizedsimple past and past participle of concretizeconcubinacy(obsolete) The practice of concubinage.concubinageThe state of cohabiting or living together as man and woman while not married.concubinaryOf or pertaining to a concubineconcubinate(obsolete) A concubinage.concupitive(rare) Relating to the nature of concupiscence or lust; concupiscible.concurrenceAgreement; concurring.concurrencyThe property or an instance of being concurrent; something that happens at the same time as something else.concussionsplural of concussioncondemnableDeserving of condemnation.condemnablyIn a condemnable manner.condensableThat is able to be condensed; that can undergo condensationcondensatedsimple past and past participle of condensatecondensatesplural of condensatecondensator(electronics) A capacitor.condenscendMisspelling of condescend.condensedlyIn a condensed manner.condensibleCapable of being condensed; condensable.condescendsthird-person singular simple present indicative of condescendcondignnessThe state or quality of being condign.condimentalOf or pertaining to a condiment.condiophoreMisspelling of conidiophore.condiscipleA fellow discipleconditionalLimited by a condition.conditionedsimple past and past participle of conditionconditionerAnything that improves the condition of something.conditionly(obsolete or nonstandard) conditionallyconditoriesplural of conditorycondolatoryOffering condolence.condolementAn expression of sorrow or sympathy for somebody else's bereavement; condolence.condolencesplural of condolencecondolinglyIn a condoling manner.condominial(Latin America) Being or relating to a simplified sewerage system set up with community participation at the level of a condominio, or housing block.condominium(international law) Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries.condonationThe condoning of an offence.condonative(obsolete) Condoning; betokening, or relating to, condonement or condonation.condonementThe position of condoning or endorsing something.condottiere(historical) A mercenary military leader from 14th-century Italy and later in other parts of Europe.condottieriplural of condottierecondrogenicMisspelling of chondrogenic.conducivelyIn a conducive manner.conductableConductive; able to be used as a conductor.conductance(physics) A measure of the ability of a body to conduct electricity; the reciprocal of its resistance.conductibleAble to conduct (heat, electricity, etc.).conductionsplural of conductionconductorlyOf or befitting a conductor.conductress(dated) a female conductorconduitlikeResembling or characteristic of a conduit.condurangin(organic chemistry) Either of two poisonous glucosides obtained from condurango.condylomataplural of condylomacondylotomy(surgery) incision or division of a condyleconeflowersplural of coneflowerconetronics(physics, rare) A form of electronics in Dirac conesconfabulate(intransitive) To speak casually with; to chat.confabulistOne who confabulates; a companion with whom one chats or confers.confamilial(biology) Belonging to the same taxonomic familyconfamiliar(taxonomy) Belonging to the same familyconfarreateDescribing a form of Ancient Roman marriage solemnized with cakes made of far (emmer).confectionsplural of confectionconfederateOf, relating to, or united in a confederacyconfelicity(rare) Pleasure in another person's happiness.conferenceeOne who attends a conference.conferencerAlternative form of conferencier (“conference organizer”).conferencesplural of conferenceconferrableCapable of being conferredconferrenceArchaic form of conference.confessableThat can be confessed.confessantsplural of confessantconfessedlyAdmittedly; by one's own confession.confessioneObsolete form of confession.confessionsplural of confessionconfidantesplural of confidanteconfidantly(of a rumor or information circulation) Among confidants.confidencesplural of confidenceconfidentlyIn a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively.confidinglyIn a confiding manner; in a matter that confides.configurate(transitive) To configure; to arrange or shape.configuringpresent participle and gerund of configureconfination(rare, nonstandard) The quality of being confined.confineableAlternative form of confinable.confinementThe act of confining or the state of being confined.confininglyIn a confining manner.confirmableCapable of being checked, verifiable.confirmablyIn a way that can be confirmed; verifiably.confirmance(obsolete) confirmationconfirmator(archaic) # Someone or something that confirms; a confirmer.confirmedlyIn a manner that is confirmed; definitely, as has been demonstrated.confiscableThat can be confiscated.confiscatedsimple past and past participle of confiscateconfiscatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of confiscateconfiscatorA person who confiscatesconfixative(linguistics) Characterized by the fixing together of elements.conflagrantBrilliantly burning; of or resembling a conflagration; intensely blazing.conflagrate(intransitive) To catch fire.conflatableAble to be conflated; (also, especially) liable to be conflated.conflictfulTending towards conflictconflictingFighting; contending; in conflict.conflictionA conflicting condition; conflict.conflictiveCausing conflict.conflictory(rare) conflictingconflictualCharacterized by conflict.confluencesplural of confluenceconfluentlyIn a confluent mannerconfocalityThe quality of being confocal.conformableHaving the same shape or form; very similar.conformablyWith or in conformity; suitably; agreeably.conformallyIn a conformal mannerconformanceThe act of conforming; conformity.conformatorAn apparatus used to take the conformation of part of the body in order to produce something that will fit it (especially of the head, for a hat)conformericRelating to a conformerconformistsplural of conformistconfoundingpresent participle and gerund of confoundconfrontersplural of confronterconfrontingCausing distress; upsetting.confrontiveThat confrontsconfusedlie(chiefly Scotland) Obsolete spelling of confusedly.confusement(nonstandard) Confusion.confusinglyIn a confusing manner.confusional(medicine) Characterized by confusion.confusopoly(economics) An economic condition whereby the market force of competition is evaded via intentional obfuscation.confutationThe act or process of confuting; refutation.confutativeThat confutesconfuzzlingpresent participle and gerund of confuzzle.congealableAble to congeal.congealmentThe act of congealing.congelationThe state of being congealed.congelativeThat which tends to congeal.congeneracyThe quality of being congenerate.congenerate(rare) Having the same origin.congenerousHaving the same (kind of) origin or actioncongeniallyIn a congenial mannercongenicityThe condition of being congeniccongestableAlternative form of congestible.congestedlyIn a congested manner.congestibleLiable to become congestedcongestionsplural of congestioncongiopodid(zoology) Any fish in the family Congiopodidae.conglaciate(obsolete, intransitive) To turn to ice; to freeze.conglobatedsimple past and past participle of conglobateconglobatin(organic chemistry) A macrolide, present in the bacterium Streptomyces conglobatus, that may have antitumour activityconglutininA particular collectin protein.conglycinin(biochemistry) Any of a family of storage proteins, found in soybean, that is a food allergencongocidine(biochemistry) netropsincongophilia(pathology) congophilic angiopathycongophilic(cytology) Describing tissue that is readily stained by Congo red.congregableAble to be brought together.congregantsplural of congregantcongregatedsimple past and past participle of congregatecongregatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of congregatecongregatorA person who congregates or assemblescongression(genetics) The movement of chromosomes to the spindle equator during mitosiscongressiveEncountering, or coming together.congressmanA male member of congress.congressmenplural of congressmancongruencesplural of congruencecongruentlyIn a congruent manner.congruitiesplural of congruitycongruouslyIn a congruous mannerconicalnessThe state or quality of being conical.conidendrin(organic chemistry) The plant lignan (3aR,4S,9aR)-3a,4,9,9a-tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-methoxynaphtho[2,3-c]furan-1(3H)-oneconidiationThe generation and development of conidiaconirostral(obsolete, zoology) Belonging to the former tribe Conirostres of perching birds with strong, conical beaks.conjecturalIn the nature of a conjecture, or based on a conjecture.conjecturedsimple past and past participle of conjectureconjecturera person who conjecturesconjecturesplural of conjectureconjoinedlyIn a conjoined manner; conjointlyconjubilant(archaic) Shouting together for joy; rejoicing together.conjuctivalMisspelling of conjunctival.conjugalityThe condition of being conjugal.conjugatelyIn a conjugate manner.conjugatingpresent participle and gerund of conjugateconjugationThe coming together of things; a union.conjugativeOf, relating to, or producing combination or conjunction; combinative or connective.conjunctionThe act of joining, or condition of being joined.conjunctiva(anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.conjunctiveConnective: tending to join, unite, connect.conjunctureA combination of events or circumstances; a conjunction; a union.conjurationConjuring, legerdemain or magic.conjurement(obsolete) Serious injunction; solemn demand or entreaty.conkerberryA large shrub of the dogbane family: Carissa spinarum, the "bush plum".connaisseurA specialist of a given field, especially in one of the fine arts or in a matter of taste: a connoisseur.connascenceThe state of being born into the same family, race, or group; a commonality of heritage or birthright.connascencyAlternative form of connascence.connectableThat can be connectedconnectablyIn a connectable manner; so that it can be connected.connectanceA measure of connectivity.connectedlyIn a connected way.connectionsplural of connectionconnectivesplural of connectiveconnectomicRelating to connectomes.connegativeA verb form used with a negative verb in certain languages.connexional(Methodism) Of or pertaining to a connexion.connexosome(molecular biology, biochemistry) A collection of connexins formed from internalized discarded hemijunction gap junctions awaiting disposal by lysosomes.conniptionsplural of conniptionconnivinglyIn a conniving manner.connixation(rare) A large, smothering, and destructive blizzard.connoisseurA specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.connotation(logic) The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.connotativethat implies or suggests something elseconnotatoryServing to connote.connubiallyas in marriageconnumerate(transitive) To count together.conoalbuminMisspelling of conalbumin.conomarphin(biochemistry) A peptide in the venom of some cone snailsconopeptide(biochemistry) Any of a group of oligopeptides found in cone snails.conopressin(biochemistry) A form of vasopressin, present in snails of the genus Lymnaea, that functions as oxytocinconorfamide(biochemistry) Any of a certain family of venom peptides from cone snails.conormality(mathematics) The condition of being conormalconotruncalOf or pertaining to the conotruncusconotruncus(anatomy) The superior end of the bulbus cordis.conpetitionMisspelling of competition.conquassate(obsolete, transitive, rare) To shake; to agitate.conquerableCapable of being conquered or subdued.conquermentThe state of being conquered.conreligionAn imaginary religion, especially one associated with a conworld or conlang.conrotatory(organic chemistry) Describing an electrocyclic reaction in which the substituents at the interacting termini of the conjugated system both rotate in the same senseconsanguineRelated by birth or "by blood", i.e. having close ancestors in common.consciencedHaving a conscience (of a particular kind).consciencesplural of conscienceconsciouslyIn a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally.conscriptedsimple past and past participle of conscriptconscripteeOne who is conscripted.consecratedsimple past and past participle of consecrateconsecrateeOne who is consecrated.consecraterAlternative form of consecrator.consecratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of consecrateconsecratorA person who consecratesconsectator(obsolete) An imitator or disciple.consecution(logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent.consecutiveFollowing, in succession, without interruption.consensusesplural of consensusconsentient(obsolete) Agreeing; in accord.consentlessWithout consent.consequenceAn effect; something that follows a cause as a result.consequentsplural of consequentconsequtiveMisspelling of consecutive.conservableCapable of being preserved from decay or injury.conservanceSynonym of conservancy.conservancyThe conservation of a resource.conservatee(law) A person who the court has determined requires a conservator to handle their estate or affairs.conservatorOne who conserves, preserves or protects something.conservedlyWhile remaining conservedconsiderateConsciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people and their rights, needs, feelings and comfort).consideringpresent participle and gerund of considerconsigliereA counselor or advisor, especially to Mafia bosses.consiglieriplural of consigliereconsignableCapable of being consigned.consignmentA collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent.consilience(logic) The concurrence of multiple inductions drawn from different data sets.consimility(obsolete) mutual resemblanceconsistenceLogical consistency; lack of self-contradiction.consistencyLocal coherence.consobrinal(rare) Of or pertaining to a cousin.consociatedJoined together; unified, linked.consociatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of consociateconsolationThe act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.consolatoryWhich consoles.consoleitisAlternative form of consolitis.consolelikeResembling or characteristic of a console, especially a computer or video game console.consolidantServing to unite or consolidate; having the quality of consolidating or making firm.consolidate(ambitransitive) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.consolinglyIn a consoling manner.consonancesplural of consonanceconsonantalOf, relating to, or functioning as a consonant.consonanticSynonym of consonantal.consonantlyIn a consonant or consistent manner.consororityA group of women; a religious sorority or sisterhood.consortable(obsolete) Suitable for consorting or associating with, such as for companionship.consortiumsplural of consortiumconsortshipThe condition of a consort; fellowship; partnership.conspecific(biology, taxonomy) Relating to the same species.conspectionObservation with understanding.conspersion(obsolete) The act of sprinkling.conspiciousMisspelling of conspicuous.conspicuityThe property of being clearly discernibleconspicuousObvious or easy to notice.conspirancyMisspelling of conspiracy.conspiratorOne of a group that acts in harmony to do something unlawful and unethical; a person who is part of a conspiracy.conspissate(transitive) To inspissate.conspurcate(transitive, obsolete) To pollute; to defile.constableryObsolete form of constabulary.constabless(obsolete) The wife of a constable.constabularObsolete form of constabulary.constantive(linguistics) Indicating a state of affairs with no additional connotations; denotational.constativesplural of constativeconstauntlyObsolete form of constantly.constellaryRelating to constellations.constellate(transitive) To combine as a cluster.consternate(transitive) To cause consternation in; to dismay.constipatedUnable to defecate; costive.constituentBeing a part or component of a whole.constitutedsimple past and past participle of constituteconstituterOne who constitutes or appoints.constitutesthird-person singular simple present indicative of constituteconstitutorOne who or that which constitutes something.constrainedsimple past and past participle of constrainconstrainerOne who constrains.constraintsplural of constraintconstrictedsimple past and past participle of constrictconstrictorThat which constricts or tightens:construableThat may be construed.construanceSynonym of construal.constructedsimple past and past participle of constructconstructerAlternative form of constructor.constuprate(obsolete) To rape, violate.consularityThe office or tenure of a consul; consulship.consulshipsplural of consulshipconsultableThat may be consulted.consultancyA consultant or consulting firm.consultantsplural of consultantconsultressA female consultor.consumablesplural of consumableconsumation(rare) Consumption; the act of consuming or depleting something.consumeless(archaic) indestructible; not able to be consumed or used up.consumerdomThe realm or sphere of consumers or consumerism.consumerishCharacteristic of consumers or of consumerism.consumerismA materialistic attachment to possessions with a heavy use of consumables; a lifestyle based on such tendencies.consumeristOf or pertaining to consumerism; consumeristic.consumerize(transitive) To turn into a consumer.consuminglyIn a consuming manner; so as to consume.consummatedsimple past and past participle of consummateconsummatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of consummateconsummatorOne who consummates.consumptionThe act of eating, drinking or using.consumptiveHaving a tendency to consume; dissipating; destructive; wasteful.contabulateTo lay floorboards.contactableAble to be contacted.contactlessThat does not use or require contact in order to happen or operate.contagioned(archaic) Affected by contagion (contagious disease)containableAble to be contained, especially applied to viruses and similar diseases.containment(uncountable) The state of being contained.contaminantThat which contaminates; an impurity; foreign matter.contaminate(transitive) To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.contemnibleFit to be contemned; contemptible.contemplant(archaic) Given to contemplation; meditative.contemplateTo consider as a possibility.contemporal(grammar) Of or relating to the grammatical aspect which expresses that a secondary action occurs (and is completed) immediately before the primary action of the statement.contemptfulFull of contempt.contemptive(linguistics) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form denoting the negative attitude of the speaker.contenementThat which is held together with another thing.contentableCapable of being contented.contentedlyIn a contented manner.contentionsplural of contentioncontentiousMarked by heated arguments or controversy.contentlessLacking content.contentmentThe state or degree of being contented or satisfied.contentnessThe state of being content; contentedness.contentsomeCharacterised by contentedness, contentfulness, or contentmentcontentwiseIn terms of content.conterminalConterminous.contestableThat can be contested; debatable.contestablySuch that it can be contested or challenged.contestantsplural of contestantcontestibleAlternative spelling of contestable.contextlesswithout contextcontexturalRelating to contexture or arrangement of parts; producing contexture; interwoven.contexturedsimple past and past participle of contexturecontinentalOf or relating to a continent or continents.continentlyIn a continent, chaste, moderate mannercontingence(geometry) Contact; touching.contingency(uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance.contingentsplural of contingentcontinuableAble to be continued.continuallyIn regular or repeated succession; very often.continuance(uncountable) The action of continuing.continuancyAlternative form of continuance.continuando(UK, law, obsolete) The situation where a plaintiff recovered damages for several trespasses in the same action.continuantsplural of continuantcontinuator(originally literature) A person who continues the work of another.continuedlyIn a continued manner; ongoingly.continuoslyMisspelling of continuously.contorniateHaving a furrow of this kind.contortedlyIn a contorted manner.contortionsplural of contortioncontourableAble to be contoured.contouriticRelating to contourites.contourlessWithout a contour or contours.contrabandsthird-person singular simple present indicative of contrabandcontrabasso(music) The largest kind of bass viol.contractant(mathematics) Synonym of condensation.contractileCapable of contracting, or of being contracted.contractingpresent participle and gerund of contractcontractionSenses relating to becoming involved with or entering into, especially entering into a contract.contractiveAble to contract; contractilecontractorsplural of contractorcontractualOf, relating to, or enforced by a contract.contracture(medicine) An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle or skin; a deformity so caused.contradanceAlternative spelling of contra dance.contradanseAlternative spelling of contra dance.contradanza(music) A popular Cuban dance music genre of the 19th century, or a work composed in this genre.contradictsthird-person singular simple present indicative of contradictcontrafield(physics) An electric field that produces an effect of deceleration on charges that pass through itcontraktnikAlternative form of kontraktnik.contranymicAlternative form of contronymic.contrapassoThe concept that the punishment of an individual's soul in Hell corresponds to the sin that person committed on earth.contrapolarAt opposite poles.contraposed(logic) Forming a contraposition.contraptionA machine that is complicated and precarious.contrapunto(music) counterpointcontrariansplural of contrariancontrariantContrary or antagonistic.contrarietyOpposition or contrariness; cross-purposes, marked contrast.contrarious(archaic, of persons) Tending to counter, oppose, resist, argue.contrastingSet in opposition; markedly different.contrastiveContrasting: tending to contrast; being in contrast.contratenor(music) countertenorcontravenedsimple past and past participle of contravenecontravenerOne who contravenes.contravenesthird-person singular simple present indicative of contravenecontrayervaDorstenia contrajerva, a South American plant whose aromatic root is sometimes used in medicine as a gentle stimulant and tonic.contredanceAlternative spelling of contra dance.contredanseA folk dance in which two lines of couples face each other.contretempsAn unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event.contributedsimple past and past participle of contributecontributerMisspelling of contributor.contributesthird-person singular simple present indicative of contributecontributorA benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.contristate(obsolete, transitive) To make sorrowful; to sadden or grieve.contrivableCapable of being contrived, devised, or invented; devisable, inventable.contrivanceA (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.contrivancyAlternative form of contrivance.contrivedlyIn a contrived manner.controllersplural of controllercontrollessWithout control.controllingpresent participle and gerund of controlcontrolment(obsolete) Control.controverse(obsolete) Controversy.controversyA debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.contubernal(rare) Living in close proximity (as though sharing a tent); intimate, familiar.contumaciesplural of contumacycontumacityAlternative form of contumacy.contumeliesplural of contumelycontusionalOf or pertaining to a contusion or bruisecontusionedSynonym of contused.conurbationA continuous aggregation of built-up urban communities created as a result of urban sprawl.convalescedsimple past and past participle of convalesceconvalescesthird-person singular simple present indicative of convalesceconvallariaAny member of the genus Convallaria; a lily of the valley.convallarin(biochemistry) A cardiac glycoside obtained from lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)convectionsplural of convectionconvenancesplural of convenanceconvenienceThe quality of being convenient.conveniency(obsolete) Convenience.conventicleA secret, unauthorized or illegal religious meeting.conventionsplural of conventionconventualsplural of conventualconverbally(grammar) As a converb.convergenceThe act of moving toward union or uniformity.convergencyAlternative form of convergence.convergentsplural of convergentconversable(of people) Able and inclined to engage in conversation.conversablyIn a conversable manner, sociablyconversanceThe condition of being conversant.conversancyThe condition of being conversantconversauntObsolete form of conversant.conversibleAlternative form of conversable.conversionsplural of conversionconvertableAlternative form of convertible.convertance(very rare, nonstandard) The process or result of converting.convertibleAble to be converted, particularly:convertiblyIn a convertible manner.convertionsMisspelling of conversions.convexifiedsimple past and past participle of convexifyconvexitiesplural of convexityconvexivityMisspelling of convexity.conveyancer(law) An attorney who passes transfer of immovable property from one party to another.conveyancesplural of conveyanceconveyaunceObsolete form of conveyance.conveyoriseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of conveyorize.conveyorize(transitive, rare) To streamline (an industrial operation) by means of conveyors.convicinity(archaic) Immediate vicinity; neighbourhood, the state of being neighbouring.convictableCapable of being convicted.convictionsplural of convictionconvincedlyIn a convinced manner; with belief or conviction.convincibleCapable of being convinced or won over.conviviallyIn a convivial mannerconvocatingpresent participle and gerund of convocateconvocationThe act of calling or assembling by summons.convolutelyIn a convolute manner.convolutingpresent participle and gerund of convoluteconvolutionA twist or fold.convolutive(botany) convoluteconvolvable(mathematics) That can be convolved.convolvulin(organic chemistry) A glucoside occurring in jalap (the root of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant), used as a purgative.convolvulus(botany) Any of several plants, of the genus Convolvulus, found in temperate climates, having small trumpet-shaped flowers.convulsionsplural of convulsionconvulvulusMisspelling of convolvulus, a plant of the bindweed family.conworlding(informal, uncommon) Engaging in the creation of a conworld; worldbuilding.conycatcherAlternative form of cony-catcher.cooccupancyoccupancy shared with anothercooccurringpresent participle and gerund of cooccurcookabilitySuitability for cooking.cookbookery(derogatory) The application of (especially mathematical) techniques learned by rote, without proper understanding or consideration.cookbookish(colloquial) Following a set formula.cookieholic(informal, sometimes attributive) A person who is intensely fond of cookies.cookingwareSynonym of cookware.cooksonioid(paleobiology) A plant having features like those of the extinct genus Cooksonia.coolhuntingThe observation of emerging trends and styles, usually involving street fashion, as a form of market research.coonishnessThe quality of being coonish.coonviction(slang, ethnic slur, derogatory, offensive) A conviction of a black person.cooperatingpresent participle and gerund of cooperatecooperation(usually uncountable) The act of cooperating.cooperativeReady to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.cooperatorsplural of cooperatorcoopetitionCooperation between commercial competitors for their mutual advantage.cooptationsplural of cooptationcoordinableThat can be coordinatedcoordinancejoint ordinancecoordinatedOrganized, working together, cooperatingcoordinatesplural of coordinatecoordinatorOne who, or that which, coordinates.coorganizerOne who, with another person or persons, organizes something.cooxidationThe simultaneous oxidation of two or more speciescopalxocotlA plant used as soap in Aztec culture, probably Cyrtocarpa procera.copanellistA person who appears on a panel with another.coparcenary(law) Joint inheritance or ownership of property.coparentingpresent participle and gerund of coparentcopassengerA passenger who travels with another.copathology(pathology) A pathosis that occurs along with anothercopatronessA female copatron.copellationMisspelling of cupellation.coperniciumThe transuranic chemical element (symbol Cn) with atomic number 112.cophylogenyThe evolutionary development of two or more organisms at the same timecopiabilityThe quality of being copiable; ability to be copied.copingstoneAlternative form of coping stone.copiotrophyThe condition of being copiotrophiccopiotropicMisspelling of copiotrophic.copiousnessThe state of being copious.coplaintiff(law) Any of several plaintiffs bringing the same charge.coplanarity(geometry, of at least two things, usually lines) The state or characteristic of being within the same plane.copolyesterA polyester that has been modified by the addition of other chemicals.copolyimideAny copolymer containing one or more polyimidescopolymeric(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to a copolymercopperbellyA water snake, Nerodia erythrogaster.copperheadsplural of copperheadcopperinessThe quality or state of being coppery, as:copperplateA copper plate, either etched or engraved, to make a recessed pattern.coppersmithA person who forges things out of copper.copperworksA factory where copper is manufactured or shaped.copraphiliaAlternative form of coprophilia.coprescribeTo prescribe along with another medicationcopresenterOne who copresents; one who presents something, especially a public event, together with other presenters.copresidentSomeone who serves as president together with someone else.coprimalityThe quality of being coprime.coprimenessThe property of being coprime.coprincipalOne of a group of people who act jointly as principals (in various senses).coprocessor(computer hardware) An additional microprocessor used to supplement the functionality of the central processing unit, performing tasks such as floating-point arithmetic (floating-point unit) or graphics calculations (graphics processing unit).coproducersplural of coproducercoproducingpresent participle and gerund of coproducecoprogenous(geology) Describing an organic soil formed mainly from sedimentary peat containing small fecal pelletscoprolagniaSexual gratification derived from faeces; coprophilia.coprolaliacExhibiting coprolalia; using obscene words.coprolaliasplural of coprolaliacopromotionThe act or process of copromoting.coprophagan(zoology) Any of a number of beetles that feeds on dung.coprophagiaAlternative form of coprophagy.coprophagicEngaging in coprophagia.coprophemia(psychiatry, rare) The use of obscene words or phrases to stimulate sexual excitement.coprophilia(psychiatry) A marked interest in excrement; especially the paraphilia involving sexual arousal and pleasure from feces and defecation.coprophilic(chiefly ecology) Enjoying contact with excrement.coprophobiaA fear of feces.copropraxia(psychiatry) An involuntary impulse to make obscene gestures.copropraxicOf or relating to copropraxia.coproscopicRelating to coproscopycoprostanol(organic chemistry) A stanol formed from the biohydrogenation of cholesterol.coprostasisA fecal impactioncoprostatis(pathology) fecal impactioncoprosterinSynonym of coprosterol.coprosterolSynonym of coprostanol.coptoclavid(zoology) Any extinct beetle in the family Coptoclavidae.coptodonineAny cichlid of the tribe CoptodoninicopublisherA joint publisher; one of several publishers releasing a publication together.copulationsplural of copulationcopulatress(rare) A female copulator.copurchaserA joint purchaser.copyabilityAlternative form of copiability.copycattingpresent participle and gerund of copycatcopyeditingpresent participle and gerund of copyeditcopyeditorsplural of copyeditorcopyfighterOne who crusades against (certain applications of) copyright.copygraphedReproduced by the copygraph technique.copyholdersplural of copyholdercopyholdingtenure by copyholdcopyleftistOne who believes in the copyleft philosophy.copyreadersplural of copyreadercopyrighted(law) Covered by a copyright, not public domain.copyrighterOne who obtains the copyright on a work.copywritersplural of copywritercopywritingpresent participle and gerund of copywritecopywronged(informal, computing) Having copy protection that is broken or inoperable.coquinoidalRelating to, composed of, or resembling coquinacoraciiformAny bird of the order Coraciiformescoracoideal(anatomy) Relating to the coracoid processcoracoideum(anatomy) Synonym of coracoid (“small bone linking the scapula and sternum in some vertebrates”).coralfishesplural of coralfishcoralliformHaving the shape of coral.corallinite(archaic, paleontology) A fossil coralline.corallivoreAny animal that eats coral.corallivory(biology) The eating of coralcoralloidalHaving the shape or form of coral.coralomorphMisspelling of corallimorph.corannulene(organic chemistry) The parent compound of this groupcorbiculateHaving corbiculaecorbiestepsplural of corbiestepcordiaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Cordiaceae in the order Boraginales.cordialnessThe state or quality of being cordial.cordiaminumA solution of nicotinic acid diethylamide, used as a stimulant of the central nervous system.cordieritesplural of cordieritecordifolide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of clerodane diterpene glycosides present in Tinospora cordifoliacordilleranRelating to a cordillera.cordillerasplural of cordilleracordonbleusplural of cordonbleucordotomiesplural of cordotomycorduroyingpresent participle and gerund of corduroycordycepticRelating to, or characteristic of fungi of the genus Cordyceps.corecipientA joint recipient; one of several people who receive something.corecursionThe dual to recursion, that acts on the computed result, rather than the input.corecursiveAlternative form of co-recursive.coreference(grammar) The relationship between multiple terms that have a common referent.coregulatedSimultaneously regulated along with another.coregulatorA person or organization that serves as a joint regulator with others.corelationsplural of corelationcoreoplasty(surgery) plastic surgery to the pupil of the eyecorepressedsimple past and past participle of corepresscorepressor(genetics) Any substance that reacts with a genetic repressor in order to activate it and decrease gene expressioncorequisite(education) A course that must be or can be taken concurrently with a given course.coresidence(anthropology) Living together, sharing a residence, as of an adult child with a parent.coresistantresistant along with anothercoriamyrtinA neurotoxin obtained from berries of the shrub Coriaria myrtifoliacorianderedSeasoned with coriander.corinthiansplural of corinthiancorivalshipAlternative form of corrivalship.corkindrillA mythological reptilian monster of legend, identified with the crocodile.corkscrewedsimple past and past participle of corkscrewcormophytesplural of cormophytecormophyticOf or relating to cormophytes; having the character of a cormophyte.cormosphereA rhizosphere associated with a corm.cornballish(informal) Synonym of cornball.corncrackerAlternative form of corn-cracker.corndodgersplural of corndodgercorneocytesplural of corneocytecorneometerA device that measures the hydration of skincorneometryThe measurement of the dryness / hydration of the skincornerpiecePart of an object that fits at its corner.cornerstoneA stone forming the base at the corner of a building.cornerstoreAlternative form of corner store.cornflouredWith cornflour.cornflowersplural of cornflowercornhuskersplural of cornhuskercornhuskingThe removal of the husk from corn (maize).cornicework(architecture) cornices collectivelycorniculateHorned; having horns.cornigerousHorned, having a horn or horns.cornshellerA machine or machine component that separates the kernels of corn (maize) from the cob.cornshucker(agriculture) A farmer or farm worker engaged in shucking corn (maize). A role played periodically, not a vocation.cornucopiaeplural of cornucopiacornucopianin great abundance, very abundantcornucopiasplural of cornucopiacornwallite(mineralogy) A basic copper arsenate mineral with chemical formula Cu₅(AsO₄)₂(OH)₄.corollarialOf or relating to corollaries.corollariesplural of corollarycorollarilyBy means of a corollarycorolliformHaving the form of a corollacoronagraph(astronomy) A telescope that has an attachment which blocks out the direct light from the sun or other star, allowing examination of the corona and the detection of exoplanets.coronaholic(informal) A person who has become a heavy drinker during the coronavirus lockdowncoronamycinAny of a class of antibiotics obtained from Streptomyces bacteria growing on Monstera species.coronatimes(neologism, rare) The period of the COVID-19 pandemic.coronationsplural of coronationcoronaviralRelating to coronaviruses.coronavirus(metonymic) An illness caused by a coronavirus.coronectomy(dentistry) The removal of the crown of a tooth while leaving the roots untouched.coronershipThe role or office of coroner.coronograph(astronomy) The attachment used in such a telescope.coronopilin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone (3aS,6S,6aR,9aS,9bR)-6a-hydroxy-6,9a-dimethyl-3-methylidene-4,5,6,7,8,9b-hexahydro-3aH-azuleno[8,7-b]furan-2,9-dionecoronopolin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone (3aS,6S,6aS,9aS,9bR)-6a-hydroxy-6,9a-dimethyl-3-methylidene-4,5,6,7,8,9b-hexahydro-3aH-azuleno[8,7-b]furan-2,9-dione isomeric with coronopilincoroplasticOf or pertaining to the manufacture of figurinescorossolone(organic chemistry) An alkyl derivative of furanone, 4-[13-hydroxy-13-[5-(1-hydroxytridecyl)oxolan-2-yl]-8-oxotridecyl]-2-methyl-2H-furan-5-one, isolated from plants of the genus Annona.corpocraticOf or relating to corpocracy.corpographya means of conceptualizing a battlefield or war through the physical forms of soldierscorporality(obsolete) The state of being or having a body (being corporal/corporeal); bodily existence.corporatelyActing as a corporate body.corporateseThe jargon used in corporations and other bureaucracies.corporationThe municipal governing body of a borough or city.corporatiseAlternative spelling of corporatize.corporatism(derogatory, possibly nonstandard) The influence or effects of large business corporations.corporatistHaving the principles, doctrine, or system of corporative organization of a political unit, as a city or state.corporativepertaining to a corporation; corporatecorporatizeTo transform state assets, government agencies, or municipal organizations into publicly-owned corporations.corporature(obsolete) The state of being embodied; bodily existence.corporeallyIn a corporeal manner; bodily; physically.corporicity(archaic, rare) corporealitycorporosity(US, slang, dated) One's body; hence, one's state of health.corpsepaintA style of black-and-white makeup used primarily by black metal musicians and fans, intended to make the wearer appear inhuman, corpselike, or demonic.corpspersonA corpsman or corpswoman.corpulencesplural of corpulencecorpulentlyIn a corpulent manner.corpuscularOf, pertaining to, or composed of corpuscles; particulate.correctableAble to be corrected.correctibleAlternative spelling of correctable.correctionsplural of correctioncorrectivesplural of correctivecorrectnessFreedom from error.correctressA woman or girl who corrects; a female corrector; a correctrix.correlatingpresent participle and gerund of correlatecorrelationA reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.correlativeMutually related; corresponding.correlatoryRelating to correlationcorrelogram(mathematics) A graph that shows the correlation between two variables.correntropy(mathematics) A nonlinear measure of the similarity between two random variablescorrespondsthird-person singular simple present indicative of correspondcorrigative(chiefly non-native speakers' English) Corrective.corrigendumAn error that is to be corrected in a printed work after publication.corrivality(archaic) Synonym of corrivalry.corrivationThe concentration of waters from a watershed to a remote outlet.corrobboreeAlternative form of corroboree.corroborant(medicine) Anything that gives strength or support; a tonic.corroborate(transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.corrodinglyIn a manner that corrodes.corrosionalRelating to corrosion.corrosivelyIn a corrosive manner.corrosivityCorrosiveness, especially when related to water.corrovaline(archaic, organic chemistry) A poisonous alkaloid extracted from corroval, characterized by its immediate action in paralyzing the heart.corrugatingpresent participle and gerund of corrugatecorrugationThe process of corrugating; contraction into wrinkles or alternate ridges and grooves.corruptableAlternative form of corruptible.corruptedly(rare) In a corrupted manner.corruptible(of a person) bribable, that can be boughtcorruptiblyIn a corruptible way.corruptionsplural of corruptioncorruptless(archaic) Not susceptible to corruption (abuse of power, or decay); incorruptible.corruptnessThe state of being corrupt.corruptress(rare) a female corruptercorselettedWearing a corselet.corsetmakerA manufacturer of corsets.cortexillin(biochemistry) A coiled-coil protein found in Dictyostelium cellscortexolone(pharmacology, biochemistry) cortodoxonecorticalizeTo move to, or centre on the cortexcorticiformResembling, or having the form of, bark, rind, or a cortex.corticision(surgery) An incision into the cortical bonecorticocyte(cytology) A cortical cell (of the brain)corticogramThe image produced by corticography (or electrocorticography)corticolousLiving or growing on bark.corticotomy(surgery) The cutting of the cortex of a bonecortistatin(biochemistry) A neuropeptide present in inhibitory neurons of the cerebral cortexcortodoxone(pharmacology, biochemistry) A steroid that can be oxygenated to cortisol.corumbellidAny extinct cnidarian of the family †Corumbellidaecoruscatingpresent participle and gerund of coruscatecoruscationA sudden display of brilliance; a flashing of light; a sparkle.corybantineSynonym of corybantic.corybantismcorybantic behaviourcorydaldine(biochemistry) A bicyclic isoquinoline ketone alkaloid with IUPAC name 6,7-dimethoxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-isoquinolin-1-onecorydalisesplural of corydaliscorylaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Corylaceae.corylifolin(organic chemistry) The phytoestrogen phenol 4-[(1E)-3,3-dimethylpenta-1,4-dienyl]phenol present in Psoralea corylifoliacorymbiatedHaving a corymb.corymbiformHaving the form of a corymbcorymbosely(botany) In corymbs.corynephageA DNA-containing bacteriophage present in corynebacteria.corynetoxinAny of a group of toxic antibiotics present in ryegrasscoryphaenid(zoology) Any dolphinfish in the family Coryphaenidae.corypheusesplural of corypheuscoryphodont(paleontology) Any of the genus †Coryphodon of the world's first group of large browsing mammals.coscenaristA joint scenarist; a screenwriter working with another on the same project.cosegregate(genetics, of genes and their markers) To segregate (be inherited) togethercoselectionThe simultaneous selection of two or more thingscosexualityThe condition of being cosexualcosignatoryAny of several people who sign a document together (especially a treaty)cosignitaryAlternative form of cosignatory.cosmeticianA person skilled at applying cosmetics.cosmeticiseAlternative form of cosmeticize.cosmeticismA cosmetic or superficial approach, dealing with appearances rather than inner workings or technique.cosmeticizeTo make attractive, to superficially improve the appearance ofcosmetologyThe science of cosmetics.cosmicalityThe quality of being cosmical.cosmocercid(zoology) Any nematode in the family Cosmocercidae.cosmocraticRelating to cosmocrats or a cosmocrat.cosmocrator(chiefly religion) A ruler of the entire world or cosmos.cosmodromesplural of cosmodromecosmogenistAlternative spelling of cosmogonist.cosmogenousFrom an extraterrestrial source.cosmognosis(obsolete, biology) The supposed instinct that tells animals when and where to migratecosmogoniesplural of cosmogonycosmogonista person who studies cosmogonycosmogonizeTo theorize a cosmogonycosmographyThe creation of maps of the universe.cosmologiesplural of cosmologycosmologistA person who studies cosmology.cosmonauticOf or related to cosmonauts or cosmonautics.cosmophobiaThe fear or dread of outer space.cosmophobicExhibiting cosmophobia; being afraid of outer space.cosmopolicycosmopolitanismcosmopoliteOne who is at home in every place; a citizen of the world; a cosmopolitan person.cosmopolityGovernment without reference to nations and nationalities; global polity.cosmosphere(astronomy) An apparatus from the 19th century for showing the position of the Earth in relation to the stars, consisting of a hollow glass globe marked with stars and constellations, surrounding a terrestrial globe.cosmotheistA proponent of cosmotheism.cosmothetic(philosophy) Assuming or positing the actual existence or reality of the physical or external world.cosmotropicAlternative form of kosmotropic.cosmovisionThe cosmic worldview of a society or civilization.cosonicatedsimple past and past participle of cosonicatecosovereignA joint sovereign.cospatiallyIn the same space.cosponsoredsimple past and past participle of cosponsorcostatement(programming) A list of statements that effectively execute together (though not simultaneously), such that each can yield execution to the others to avoid delaying the program. They are used to implement cooperative multitasking.costatolide(medicine) An isomer of calanolide that is specific to HIVcostiferous(anatomy) Bearing or having ribs.costimulant(pharmacology) Something that stimulates along with something elsecostimulate(transitive) To take part in the co-stimulation of a process.costivenessThe state or quality of being costive; constipation.costoneural(anatomy) costal and neuralcostoplasty(surgery) Reshaping of the ribs, typically to alleviate a hunchbackcostructure(biology) common structure in related organismscostulation(zoology) An arrangement of costulae.costumelessWithout a costume.costunolide(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone, (3aS,6E,10E,11aR)-6,10-dimethyl-3-methylene-3,3a,4,5,8,9-hexahydrocyclodeca[b]furan-2(11aH)-one, present in lettucecostusosideA particular steroid glycoside.cosubstrate(biochemistry) coenzymecosuperviseTo supervise jointly with someone elsecosustainerSomeone who sustains something together with someone elsecosynthesisThe simultaneous synthesis of two or more things.cosyntropinA synthetic derivative of ACTH that is used in the ACTH stimulation test to evaluate and diagnose cortisol disorders.cotargetingThe targeting of two things at the same timecotemporary(now rare, nonstandard) Alternative form of contemporary.coterminateTo terminate along with anothercoterminousMeeting end to end or at the ends.cotherapistAny of two or more therapists working together to help a patient.cotoneasterAny of several erect or creeping shrubs, of the genus Cotoneaster, that have pinkish flowers and red berries.cotransduce(transitive) To transduce along with something else.cotransfect(biology) To transfect together with something elsecotransformTo cause, or to undergo a cotransformationcotranslateTo translate a work jointly with another person.cotransportThe simultaneous transport of two substances (across a biological membrane).cotreatment(medicine) treatment with two or more agents simultaneouslycottagecore(aesthetic) An aesthetic that celebrates a return to traditional skills and crafts associated with rural living, such as sewing, gardening, foraging, baking, and pottery.cottagelessWithout a cottage.cottagelikeResembling or characteristic of a cottage.cottonballsplural of cottonballcottonfield(agriculture) a field in which the cotton plant is grown and harvested.cottongrassVarious species of plants of genus Eriophorum in the sedge familycottonmouth(medicine, uncountable) An oral dryness often associated with certain medicines and recreational drugs.cottonocratA ruler of a cottonocracy.cottonseedsplural of cottonseedcottontailsplural of cottontailcottonwoodsplural of cottonwoodcotunneling(physics) The simultaneous tunneling of two or more electronscotyledonalOf or pertaining to a cotyledon.cotyledonarAlternative form of cotyledonary.couchednessThe state or quality of being couched.couchmakingThe manufacture of couches.couchsurferAlternative form of couch surfer.coulometersplural of coulometercoulometric(physics, chemistry) of, or relating to coulometrycoulrophobeA person who fears or dislikes clowns.coumaranone(organic chemistry) Synonym of benzofuranone.coumarinate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of coumarinic acidcoumazolineA particular alpha-adrenergic agonist.coumermycinA particular aminocoumarin.coumurrayin(organic chemistry) A coumarin found in the fruit of Murraya paniculata.councillistAlternative form of councilist.councillorsplural of councillorcouncillourObsolete form of councillor.councilmateA member of the same council.counselableAlternative form of counsellable.counselling(UK) Alternative spelling of counseling.counsellorsplural of counsellorcounsellourObsolete form of counselor.countednessThe quality of being counted.countenanceAppearance, especially the features and expression of the face.counteractsplural of counteractcounterapse(architecture) An apse opposite another apse.counterarch(architecture) An arch built adjacent to another arch to oppose its forces or help to stabilize it.counterbaseArchaic form of contrabass.counterbeamAlternative form of counter beam.counterbeatA beat that runs counter to another.counterblowA blow delivered in reply to a previous blow by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.counterbondA bond to secure one who has given bond for another.counterboreThe cutter used to cut such a recess. (Also used, at less depth, for spotfacing.)counterbuffA buff (strike) in return; a counterblow.countercallA call raised in opposition or response to another call.countercaseA legal case filed in response to another case.countercast(prosthetics) A piece made to fit into a cast.countercity(military) Targeting a city.countercodeA code given in response to another code.countercoupA coup which seeks to overthrow the government installed by a previous coupcountercuff(rare, archaic) A polemical response.counterdeedA secret document which invalidates or alters a public deed.counterdemo(colloquial) A counterdemonstration.counterdraw(archaic) To trace (draw by copying).counterdrewsimple past of counterdrawcounterdrugAgainst the trafficking of drugs.counterfaceA surface that comes into contact with another in a frictional environment.counterfactSynonym of counterfactual (noun).counterfeitFalse, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.counterfire(military, uncountable) The firing of weapons in response.counterflowA flow in the opposite direction; or the flow of two fluids in opposite directionscounterfoilthe part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stubcounterfortA buttress built against a wall.countergiftA gift given in response to a gift received.counterglowThe gegenschein.countergrav(science fiction, rare) Clipping of countergravity.counterhandA shop assistant (who works behind a counter).counterideaAn opposite idea.counterland(military) Of or pertaining to actions against an enemy on the land surface.counterlathA batten laid lengthwise between two rafters as a bearing for laths laid crosswise.counterlessWithout a counter (surface for transacting business in a shop, etc.).counterlifeA counterfactual life; a life other than the one actually lived.counterlikeResembling or characteristic of a counter (surface).counterline(music) A secondary melody that contrasts with the main melody and is played at the same time.counterlockA feature of dies that prevents lateral die shifting caused by the side thrust.countermandTo revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.countermarkA mark or token added to those already existing, as a security or proof.countermartAlternative form of countermarque.countermeetTo meet (something) in response to a thing; to counter.countermemeA meme posted in opposition to or as a mockery of another meme.countermemoA memo in reply to, and opposing, another memo.countermineA mine used by defenders to intercept an enemy mine or tunnel.countermoveA move in opposition or response to a preceding move.countermureA wall raised behind another, to supply its place when that is breached or destroyed.countermythA myth that counters or contradicts another.counteroathAn oath opposing or responding to another oath.counterpaneThe topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.counterpartEither of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.counterplanA plan set up in opposition to another plan.counterplayA game move made as a response.counterplea(law) A plea made in opposition to another.counterplotA plot made in opposition to another; a counterploy.counterployA clever trick used to counteract another clever trick.counterpoleThe exact opposite.counterposeTo act as a counterweight.counterpullA pull or influence against an existing pull or influence.counterpushA push in the opposite direction.counterquipA quip made in response to another quip.counterraidA raid carried out in response to another raid.counterriotA riot triggered by another riot.countersanksimple past of countersinkcounterseal(transitive) To seal or ratify with another or others.countershotA shot made in response to another shot (as from a gun or cannon).countersideAn opposite side.countersign(law) A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.countersinkThe cutter used to cut such a recess. (Also used, at less depth, for edge-breaking/deburring.)counterstepA measure taken to correct an action or situation; movement in the opposite direction.countersuedsimple past and past participle of countersuecountersuesthird-person singular simple present indicative of countersuecountersuit(law) A lawsuit filed against a party that has filed a suit against one.countersunkpast participle of countersinkcountersurfAlternative form of counter surf.countersway(obsolete) A swaying in a contrary direction, or an opposing influence.countertext(literature, social sciences) A text that opposes another, often by presenting similar events from a different perspective.countertideA contrary tide.countertime(equestrianism, obsolete) The resistance of a horse that interrupts its cadence and the measure of its manège, caused by bad horsemanship or the bad temper of the horse.countertopsplural of countertopcounterturnA turn in the other direction; one of the turns of a zigzag.countertypeA type (of person) that opposes and contrasts with another.countervailTo counter, counteract, counterbalance, neutralize, or negate.countervair(heraldry) A heraldic fur resembling vair, except in the arrangement of the patches or figures: succeeding rows are reversed instead of staggered, so the bases of the panes of each tincture are opposite those of the same tincture in adjoining rows.counterview(countable) An opposing viewpoint.countervoteTo vote against.counterwaveA wave (as of public opinion) going against an earlier wave.counterwavy(heraldry) Wavy, with the waves (of different lines) opposed instead of parallel.counterwillThe instinctive resistance to any coercion.counterwindA wind that blows in the opposite direction to another.counterwordSuch a word (or a word that has gone through a similar change) when not used as a reflex-like answer.counterwork(transitive) To work in opposition to; to counteract.countlesslyToo numerously to be counted; without end.countrifiedRural, rustic; unsophisticated.countryfiedsimple past and past participle of countryfycountryfolkPeople who live in the country; rural dwellers.countryhoodNationhood: the property of being an independent country.countrylessWithout a country.countrylikeResembling or characteristic of the country; rural.countrymade(in India) Describing a weapon manufactured illegally in a cottage industrycountrymateOne who comes from the same country.countryseatan estate in the country; gentleman's country residencecountryship(dated) nationalitycountrysideAn area located outside of towns and cities; an area that is not urban or suburban; a rural area.countrywardToward the countryside.countrywearClothing to be worn in the country.countrywideThroughout a country.couragelessDevoid of courage; fearful, cowardly.courteouslyIn a courteous manner; with obliging civility or condescension; politely.courtesyinggerund of courtesy: an act of curtseying.courthousesplural of courthousecourtierdomThe realm or sphere of courtiers.courtieress(rare) A female courtier.courtierismThe behaviour or practices of a courtier; obsequiousness.courtlinessThe quality of being courtly; refinement of manners.courtsidingThe transmission of information from a sports event (especially a tennis match) for the purpose of obtaining a betting advantagecourtyardedHaving a courtyard.courtzilite(mineralogy) A type of asphalt allied to uintahite and gilsonite.cousinshipsplural of cousinshipcoutinhoite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal yellow mineral containing barium, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, thorium, and uranium.couverturesplural of couverturecouzeranite(mineralogy) A scapolite mineral.covalenciesplural of covalencycovariancesplural of covariancecovariantlyIn a covariant manner.covenantersplural of covenantercovenantingpresent participle and gerund of covenantcovenantismcovenantalismcovenantistcovenantalistcovenantorsplural of covenantorcovercosineSynonym of coversed cosine.coverthoundAlternative form of covert hound.covisualizeTo undergo, or to produce covisualizationcowcatchersplural of cowcatchercowleeching(obsolete) The work of a cowleech, giving medical treatment to cows.cowlessnessAbsence of cows.cowpoxviralRelating to cowpox viruscowpoxvirusAlternative form of cowpox virus.cowpunchingThe work of a cowpuncher, or cowboy.coxcombicalLike, or in the style of, a coxcomb.coxiellosis(pathology) Any disease caused by infection with Coxiella bacteriacoxofemoral(anatomy) Relating to the hip and the femurcoxopleuralOf or pertaining to the coxa and the pleura of an insectcoxopleuronSynonym of coxopleurite.coxosternalRelating to a coxosternumcoxosternumPart of the sternum of an arthropod, adjacent with the coxa.coxswainingpresent participle and gerund of coxswaincrabbednessThe state or quality of being crabbed.crabologist(informal) A person who studies or collects crabs.crabspidersplural of crabspidercrackbrainsplural of crackbraincrackednessThe state or quality of being cracked.crackerjackExceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.crackerlessWithout a cracker (snack food).crackerlikeResembling or characteristic of a cracker (snack food).crackermealAlternative spelling of cracker meal.cracklesslyin a crackless mannercracklewareArticles made with a crackle glaze.cracklinessThe condition of being cracklycracklinglyWith a crackling sound.cracovienneA dance, the krakowiak.cradleboardA board of the kind traditionally used by Native Americans for carrying a baby.cradlemakerOne who makes cradles.craftaholic(informal) A person who is very fond of crafting.craftednessThe state or quality of being crafted.crafternoonAn afternoon spent crafting.craftmakingThe manufacture of articles by hand; handicraft.craftmaster(US, nautical) A senior enlisted sailor qualified to operate small vessels and support craft.craftsfolkscraftspeoplecraftsmanlyBefitting a craftsman.craftswomanA female artisan.craftswomenplural of craftswomancraftworkerA maker of craftwork.craggednessThe state or quality of being cragged.crambambuli(obsolete) A drink of rum mixed with sugar and set alight before drinking.crampednessThe state or quality of being cramped.cranberriedFlavoured with cranberry.cranberriesplural of cranberrycrandallite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.cranialmost(anatomy) Most cranialcraniectomy(surgery) The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, to relieve intracranial pressurecranioclasm(medicine) The crushing of a child's head, as with the cranioclast or craniotomy forceps in cases of very difficult delivery.cranioclast(medicine) An instrument for crushing the head of a foetus, to facilitate delivery in difficult cases.craniognomy(dated) craniology (the science of the form and characteristics of the skull).craniographAn instrument once used to make scale-drawings of the skullcraniometerA device used to measure the size of the skull.craniometry(especially physical anthropology, medicine) The practice of taking measurements of the skull.craniopagus(medicine) A pair of conjoined twins joined at the head.craniopathycranial diseasecraniophoreAn apparatus for holding the skull during craniometrycranioscopy(rare) The study of the shape, size, and other features of the human skull.craniostomyAlternative form of craniotomy.craniotabes(medicine) The medical finding of a softening or thinning of the skull.craniotopicRelating to the perception of space (spatial position) by the braincrankhandleThe handle of a crankcrankshaftsplural of crankshaftcrapehangerA pessimist or doomsayer.crapflooder(Internet slang) One who crapfloods.crapitalism(derogatory, somewhat vulgar) Corrupt or inauthentic capitalism.crapitalist(derogatory, somewhat vulgar) A corrupt or inauthentic capitalist; a proponent of crapitalism.crapmeister(derogatory, slang) A person who is worthless or who says nothing of value.crapperific(slang, mildly vulgar) Extremely awful.crappuccinoA very bad cappuccinocrapshooterA person who plays the game of craps.craptacular(US, slang, vulgar) Spectacularly awful; so poor in quality as to become a spectacle.crapulouslyIn a crapulous manner.craqueluredExhibiting craquelure.crashlandedsimple past and past participle of crashlandcrashworthy(of a vehicle) Capable of withstanding a crash.craspedotal(zoology) Of or relating to the Craspedota.cratedigger(music, slang) A person who habitually looks through crates of vinyl records at music shops, especially in pursuit of interesting or rare records.cratemakingThe manufacture of crates.crateriform(botany) Having the form of a shallow bowl or cratercratoxylone(organic chemistry) The xanthone 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-7-methoxy-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)xanthen-9-one present in the bark of a CratoxylumcravingnessThe state or quality of craving, begging, yearning or demanding.crawfishingpresent participle and gerund of crawfishcrawfordite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal mineral containing carbon, oxygen, phosphorus, sodium, and strontium.crawlspacesplural of crawlspacecrawthumper(Ireland, colloquial) An ostentatiously pious person.crayfisheryA place where crayfish are caught or cultivated.crayfishingpresent participle and gerund of crayfishcrazymaking(popular psychology) A form of psychological attack on somebody by offering contradictory alternatives and criticizing the person for choosing either.creamcheeseRare form of cream cheese.creamerymanA man who works in a creamery.creamometerAn instrument that is used to measure the amount of cream in milkcreaseproofResistant to creasing.creatednessThe state, quality or measure of being created.creatianism(religion) The doctrine that God creates a soul for each body that is generated.creatianistOne who subscribes to the religious theory of creatianism.creatinemia(pathology) The presence of (excessive amounts of) creatine in the bloodcreatinuria(pathology) The presence of creatine in the urinecreationaryOf or relating to creation.creationism(theology) The Abrahamic doctrine that each individual human soul is created by God, as opposed to traducianism.creationistA proponent or supporter of creationism.creatorhoodThe state or condition of a creator.creatorlessWithout a creator.creatorlikeResembling or characteristic of a divine creator.creatorrheaThe abnormal excretion of muscle fibre in the fecescreatorshipState or condition of a creator.creaturedomThe state of being a creature; the world of living things.credentialsplural of credentialcredibilityA reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.credulitiesplural of credulitycredulosity(uncommon) credulity, credulousness, gullibilitycredulouslyIn a credulous manner; believably.creeperlessWithout creeping plants.creeptastic(informal) Very creepy; creepy in a positive or exciting way.creepypasta(Internet slang) Frightening urban legends and short stories in the horror genre, circulated on the Internet.cremasteric(anatomy) Of or relating to cremasters.crematorialOf or relating to cremation or a crematory.crematoriesplural of crematorycrematoriumA place where the bodies of dead people are cremated.cremnophyte(botany) Any plant that is adapted to growing on cliffs, especially in crevices.cremometricAlternative form of creamometric.crenelationAlternative form of crenellation.crenellatedsimple past and past participle of crenellatecrenellatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of crenellatecrenulationA minute crenation.creolistics(linguistics) The branch of linguistics concerned with the study of creole languages and literatures.creologenic(linguistics, rare) Relating to, or fostering, the formation of a creole.creophagistAlternative spelling of kreophagist.crepehangerAlternative form of crapehanger.crepitationThe act of crepitating or crackling.crepuscularOf or resembling twilight; dim.crepusculumcrepuscule; twilight; duskcrescendoedsimple past and past participle of crescendocrescendoesplural of crescendocrescentoidApproaching a crescent shape.crescographA device for measuring growth in plants.cresotamideA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.crespinetteAlternative form of crespine.crestedness(often in combination) The property of being crested (or of having a specified type of crest)crestfallenSad because of a disappointment.crestmarine(obsolete) The plant rock samphire.cretinistic(medicine) Pertaining to, characterised by, or characteristic of cretinism.cretinouslyIn a cretinous manner.crevicelessWithout a crevice.crewmanshipThe status or role of crewman.crewmembersplural of crewmembercribricyathThe larva of an archaeocyathidcribrilinid(zoology) Any bryozoan in the family Cribrilinidae.crichtonite(mineralogy) A mixed oxide mineral containing several different lanthanides as well as titanium, iron and manganese.cricketlessWithout crickets (the insects).cricketlikeSimilar to or resembling a cricket (the insect).crimebuster(chiefly US, informal) A person, especially a law enforcement officer, who is particularly effective in thwarting criminal activity and in bringing criminals to justice.criminaldomThe realm or sphere of criminals.criminaleseThe argot spoken by criminals.criminalessA female criminal.criminaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of criminalize.criminalish(rare) Characteristic of a criminal.criminalismCriminal behaviour or tendencies.criminalistA person who specializes in criminal law.criminality(uncountable) The state of being criminal.criminalize(transitive) To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.criminatingpresent participle and gerund of criminatecriminationAn accusation of wrongdoing, a recriminationcriminative(archaic) Charging with crime; accusing; criminatory.criminatory(archaic) Relating to, or involving, crimination; accusatory.criminigger(US, slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) A black criminal.criminologyThe study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour.criminouslyIn a criminous manner.crimmigrant(slang, chiefly derogatory) Someone who immigrates illegally.crimsonnessThe state or condition of being crimson in colour.crimsonwingAny of the birds in the genus Cryptospiza, found in Sub-Saharan Africa.crinamidine(biochemistry) An alkaloid with IUPAC name (1S,13R,15R,16S,18R)-9-methoxy-5,7,17-trioxa-12-azahexacyclo[10.6.2.0^(1,13).0^(2,10).0^(4,8).0^(16,18)]icosa-2,4(8),9-trien-15-olcrinigerous(archaic) hairy, or related to hair.crinklerootCardamine diphylla, a spring woodland plant native to North America.crinklinessThe state or quality of being crinkly.crinophagicRelating to crinophagycrinosterol(organic chemistry) The sterol (3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(E,2R,5S)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol present in marine invertebratescriophorousCarrying a ram (sheep)cripplesomeCharacterised or marked by crippledness; crippledcrippleware(computing, chiefly derogatory) A program whose functionality is severely limited beyond that of shareware, often in the interest of its author having the crippleware user make a purchase of the uncrippled program.cripplinglyIn a way that cripples, or is crippling.crispationsplural of crispationcristamonadMisspelling of chrysomonad.cristospina(anatomy) A front-facing crest on the sternum of some animals.cristospineA crest on the sternum of some pterosaurscriterionalAlternative form of criterial.crithomancyDivination by interpreting food, usually bread and grain used in sacrifice.criticalityThe state of being critical.criticasterA petty or charlatan critic.criticastryPetty or charlatan criticism.criticisersplural of criticisercriticisingpresent participle and gerund of criticisecriticizingpresent participle and gerund of criticizecriticproofResistant to negative responses from critics.critiquableAble to be critiqued.critocraticOf or relating to critocracy; ruled by judges.croakerlikeResembling a croaker (fish).crochetlikeResembling or characteristic of crochet needlework.crocidolite(mineralogy) A fibrous, blue-green mineral that is a variety of riebeckite and is one of the six types of asbestos.crocidurate(zoology) Any shrew of the genus Crocidura.crocidurineAny shrew of the subfamily CrocidurinaecrocodilianAny reptile of the order Crocodilia; a crocodile, alligator, caiman or gavial.crocodilingThe formation of cracks in paint.crocodility(logic, archaic) A sophistical mode of arguing.crocodylianAlternative form of crocodilian.crocodyline(zoology) Any member of the subfamily Crocodylinae.crocodyloidAny crocodilian of the superfamily Crocodyloidea.croconazole(pharmacology) A particular imidazole antifungal drug.crocydismus(dated, very rare) Synonym of floccillation.crogglement(dated, fandom slang) The state of being paralysed with shock or surprise.cronidipine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.cronynomicsSynonym of crony capitalism.crookednessThe state of being crookedcropdustingAlternative form of crop-dusting.cropraisingThe raising of cropscroquetlikeResembling the game of croquet or some aspect of it.croquignoleAlternative form of crokinole.crossbackedsimple past and past participle of crossbackcrossbandedsimple past and past participle of crossbandcrossbarredSecured by, or furnished with, crossbars.crossbearerAlternative spelling of cross bearer.crossbedded(geology) Arranged in a crossbedding.crossbeltedWearing, or fitted with, a crossbelt.crossborderAlternative spelling of cross-border.crossbowmanSomeone (usually a soldier) equipped with a crossbow.crossbowmenplural of crossbowmancrossbreedsplural of crossbreedcrossdatingpresent participle and gerund of crossdatecrossectomy(surgery) A procedure that ligates the great saphenous vein at its termination into the femoral vein.crossfadingpresent participle and gerund of crossfadecrossfitterAlternative letter-case form of CrossFitter.crossgenderAcross multiple genders; taking, or pertaining to, the traditional role of the opposite gender.crosshairedHaving a crosshair.crosshandedAlternative form of cross-handed.crossleggedAlternative spelling of cross-legged.crosslinear(mathematics) Describing a linear function formed from two otherscrosslinkedsimple past and past participle of crosslinkcrosslinkerAny structure that forms a crosslink.crossmember(architecture) A transverse structural support.crossnumberA puzzle that resembles a crossword but is to be filled with numbers rather than words, the numbers being clued either arithmetically or by general knowledge (such as the year of a historical event).crosspiecesplural of crosspiececrossplayerA cosplayer involved in crossplay.crossposterOne who crossposts.crossroaderA gambling cheat.crossruffedsimple past and past participle of crossruffcrossveinedHaving crossveinscrossworderA person who solves crossword puzzles.crotalphineAn analgesic peptide in the venom of the South American rattlesnake Crotalus durissuscrotaphitic(anatomy) Relating to the temple or temporal fossa.crotaphytid(zoology) Any member of the Crotaphytidae, or collared lizards.crotchbulge(informal) The visible outline of the penis through clothing.crotcheteerA crotchety person.crotchetilyIn a crotchety manner.crotchfruitAlternative spelling of crotch fruit.crotetamideAn analgesic drug.crotonamide(organic chemistry) The amide of crotonic acid; any N-derivative of this compoundcrotonylene(organic chemistry) A colourless, volatile, pungent liquid, C₄H₆. It is produced artificially.crotonylomeAll the crotonylated proteins of an organismcrotylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which a crotyl group is attached to a moleculecrotylsarin(2E)-But-2-en-1-yl methylphosphonofluoridate, a highly toxic organophosphate nerve agent.crouchinglyIn a crouching manner; while crouched down; in a crouch.crowdednessThe state or quality of being crowded.crowdfundedsimple past and past participle of crowdfundcrowdfunderOne who donates to a crowdfunding project.crowdsourceTo delegate a task to a large, diffuse group.crowdsurferAlternative form of crowd surfer.crowdworkerAny of the individuals who contribute part of the work toward a crowdsourced task.crownophane(organic chemistry) A cyclophane that has some similarities to a crown ethercrownpiecesplural of crownpiececrowstepped(architecture) Having a crowstep.crucialnessThe quality of being crucial.cruciferousBearing a cross.crucifiableThat can be crucified.crucificialRelating to crucifixion.crucifixionAn execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.cruciformlyIn a cruciform manner.crucigerousBearing a cross; marked with the figure of a cross.cruciverbalRelating to crossword puzzles.cruentationThe bleeding on the corpse of a murder victim, which was superstitiously believed to occur spontaneously in the presence of the murderer.cruiseferryA ship that combines the features of a cruise ship and a ropax ferry.cruiselinerAlternative spelling of cruise liner.cruiseshipsplural of cruiseshipcrumblesomeCharacterised or marked by crumblingcrumblinessThe state of being crumblycrumblinglySo as to crumble; while crumbling.crunchinessThe state of being crunchy.crunchinglyWith a crunching sound or action.crurophiliaThe love of or the erotic fixation on legs.cruroplasty(surgery) Repair of a crus or (more typically) a hiatuscrurotarsal(anatomy) Relating to the crus and the tarsal bonescrurotarsan(zoology) Any of the Crurotarsi, a taxonomic group including the archosaurs and phytosaurs.crusaderismThe practice of crusading or the state of being a crusader.crusaderist(rare) Supporting crusaderism.crusadinglyIn a crusading manner.crushworthy(usually of a person) Suitable for a crush (infatuation): attractive.crustaceansplural of crustaceancrustaceousResembling a crustacean.cryesthesiaThe sensation of coldnesscrykonisine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Cryptocarya konishii.cryoarchive(transitive) To store a (biological) sample at a low temperature.cryoballoon(surgery) An inflatable balloon filled with a refrigerant that is used to freeze tissue.cryobankingThe use of a cryobankcryobiologyThe study of the effects of extreme low temperature on living organisms.cryoblationAlternative form of cryoablation.cryocauterycautery by the application of extreme coldcryochamberA chamber for cryogenic storage.cryoclasticOf or relating to cryoclasty.cryocoolingCooling in a cryocooler.cryoculture(biology) A culture (of cells or tissue) made at a low temperaturecryodamageddamaged by coldcryodiluentA cryogenic diluentcryodissectTo dissect at low temperaturescryoetchingAn etching made at low temperaturecryogenesisThe combination of thermophysical, physiochemical, physiomechanical processes occurring in freezing and thawing earth materials.cryogenizedTreated with a cryogencryogrinderA cryogenic grindercryohydrate(physical chemistry) Any salt that forms crystals containing water of crystallization only at low temperaturescryoinjuredExhibiting cryoinjury.cryokinesis(fantasy, science fiction) The psychic ability to control and create ice and cold temperatures.cryokinetic(physiotherapy) Relating to cryokinetics.cryologicalOf or relating to cryology.cryomillingpresent participle and gerund of cryomillcryonicallyBy means of cryonics.cryopelagicOf cold, deep oceanic waters.cryophilous(zoology) Thriving at a low temperature.cryophysics(physics) The physics of phenomena associated with matter at very low temperaturescryoplungerA plunger that operates at very low temperaturescryoprocessAlternative form of cryo-process.cryoprotect(biology) To protect biological tissue from the effects of cold by use of a cryoprotectant.cryoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein that is less soluble in a cold solventcryorecoverTo recover a material that was previously cryopreservedcryosciencecryogenic sciencecryoscopiesplural of cryoscopycryosection(biology) To section biological tissue using a cryostat.cryosessionA session of cryotherapycryosolventAny solvent that remains liquid at low temperaturescryosphericOf or pertaining to the cryosphere.cryostoragestorage at very low temperatures using cryopreservationcryosurgeonOne who performs cryosurgery.cryosurgery(surgery) The use of a probe containing liquid nitrogen to freeze and thus destroy tissue.cryosurviveTo survive at vert low temperaturescryotherapyThe use of low temperatures in medical therapy or the removal of heat from a body part, aiming to decrease cellular metabolism and inflammation and to promote vasoconstriction.cryothermalRelating to cryothermycryotronicselectronics making use of superconductivitycryovolcano(planetology, geology, volcanology) A volcano on an icy moon that ejects volatile materials rather than magma.cryptarithmSynonym of alphametic (“type of puzzle”).crypticallyIn a cryptic manner.crypticnessThe quality of being cryptic.cryptoasset(finance) An asset in digital cryptographic form, such as cryptocurrency or non-fungible tokens.cryptobiont(biology) Any organism capable of cryptobiosiscryptocelid(zoology) Any flatworm in the family Cryptocelidae.cryptocracyA form of government where the real leaders are hidden, or merely unknown.cryptodiran(zoology) Any member of the Cryptodira, the taxonomic suborder of Testudines that includes most living tortoises and turtles.cryptofaunaThe fauna that exist in protected or concealed microhabitatscryptofloraThe flora that exist in protected or concealed microhabitats.cryptogamicOf or pertaining to the cryptogams.cryptogenic(of an organism) Of uncertain origin, either introduced or native to its area.cryptogramsplural of cryptogramcryptographA cipher or cryptogram.cryptolaliaThe use of obscure (or private) languagecryptologerSynonym of cryptologist.cryptologicOf or relating to cryptology.cryptomaria(geology) mare basalt deposits, buried under the regolith of the mooncryptomeriaA Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)cryptominerA computer program that performs cryptomining, especially one installed as malware.cryptomonad(biology) A flagellate of the order Cryptomonadales; most have chloroplasts.cryptonymicOf or pertaining to cryptonyms.cryptopatch(biology) A small aggregate of lymphoid cells found in the intestinal lamina propria.cryptophane(organic chemistry) Any of a class of large, cage-like compounds that can encapsulate smaller moleculescryptophoneA secure telephone that provides security against eavesdropping and electronic surveillance.cryptophyte(biology) Any plant whose buds overwinter either below ground, or under watercryptoquark(physics) A massless quark that is trapped by a superheavy particle.cryptorchicBeing or relating to a cryptorchid.cryptorchidA male animal with one or two undescended testicles.cryptorchis(countable) Synonym of cryptorchid.cryptorheic(hydrology, of a basin or lake) Draining through invisible, subterranean outflows.cryptoscopeA fluorescent screen used in early radiography.cryptoscopy(dated) fluoroscopycryptosporaAny plant of the genus Cryptospora, of the flowering plant family Brassicaceae.cryptosporeA sporelike organic-walled microfossil (palynomorph) that most typically occurs in tightly adherent tetrads or dyads, which is considered to be derived from early land plants (embryophyte) or their immediate algal (streptophyte) ancestors.cryptostomeAny bryozoan of the order Cryptostomatacryptostomy(biology) An adaptation in which the mouth is reduced to a slit and its location is concealed.cryptoverse(informal) The domain of cryptocurrency or individuals involved with cryptocurrencies.cryptoviral(cryptography, computer security) related to a cryptoviruscryptovirus(biology) A kind of plant virus associated with latent infection of the host, and not transmissible by many means.cryptozoiteThe exoerythrocytic stage of a malarial parasitecrystalisedsimple past and past participle of crystalisecrystalizedsimple past and past participle of crystalizecrystalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of crystalizecrystallantAny material added to a solution to encourage crystallizationcrystallery(uncountable) The manufacture of crystal.crystallineOf, relating to, or composed of crystals.crystallinsplural of crystallincrystalliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of crystallize.crystalliteA small region of a solid that consists of a single crystal; a grain.crystallize(transitive, chemistry, physics) To make something form into crystals.crystalloidCrystal-like; transparent like crystal, or shaped like a crystal.crystalwareItems, especially tableware, made from crystal.crystalwortAny of various plants of the genus Riccia.ctenocheyidAny fish of the genus CtenochaetusctenophoranAny comb jelly of the phylum Ctenophoractenophoresplural of ctenophorectenophoricOf or relating to the ctenophores.ctenoplanid(zoology) Any comb jelly in the family Ctenoplanidaectenostylid(zoology) Any fly of the family Ctenostylidae.cualstibite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral blue green mineral containing aluminum, antimony, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.cubbishnessThe quality of being cubbish.cubicalnessThe state or quality of being cubical.cubiclelikeResembling or characteristic of a cubicle.cubomedusanOf or pertaining to the cubomedusacuchifritosplural of cuchifritocuckoldressA female cuckolder; a woman who cuckolds her husband or partner.cuckoopintsplural of cuckoopintcuckqueanryThe state of being a cuckquean.cuculliformCowl- or hood-shaped.cucumberish(informal) Resembling or characteristic of cucumber.cucumoviralRelating to a cucumoviruscucumovirusAny virus of the genus Cucumoviruscucurbitane(organic chemistry) An isomer of lanostanecucurbitine(organic chemistry) A glucoside found in watermelon seeds.cucurbitoidHaving the form of a gourdcuddlicious(informal, rare, of a person or thing) Pleasant to cuddle.cuelessnessAbsence of cues.cuirassiersplural of cuirassiercuitlacocheAlternative form of huitlacoche.culcitosideA particular steroid glycoside.culdoplasty(surgery) plastic surgery to correct a defect in the posterior fornix of the vagina.culdoscopicOf or pertaining to culdoscopy.culicifugalThat repels culicine mosquitoes.culicomorph(entomology) Any insect in the infraorder Culicomorpha, which includes mosquitos, blackflies, and many types of midgescullibility(obsolete) Gullibility.culmicolous(botany) Growing on the culm or stalk of grasses.culmiferous(mineralogy) Containing, or abounding in, culm or glance coal.culminatingpresent participle and gerund of culminateculmination(astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.culminicorn(zoology) A horny piece on a bird's beak that envelopes the culmen in some bird species, such as mollymawks.culpabilityThe degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence.cultipacker(agriculture) A piece of agricultural equipment that crushes dirt clods, removes air pockets, and presses down small stones, forming a smooth, firm seedbed.cultishnessThe property of being cultish.cultivatingpresent participle and gerund of cultivatecultivationThe art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as:cultivatorsplural of cultivatorculturaliseAlternative form of culturalize.culturalismA belief system that emphasizes the role of culture.culturalistOne who subscribes to culturalism.culturalityThe quality of being cultural.culturalize(transitive) To adapt to the norms of a particular culture.culturcidalAlternative form of culturicidal.culturecideAlternative form of culturicide.culturejackAlternative form of culture-jack.culturelessDevoid of culture.culturelikeResembling or characteristic of culture.culturewareglassware and other equipment used in the culture of cells or tissueculturewideThroughout a culture.culturewiseIn terms of culture.culturicide(countable) An instance of such destruction.culturocideAlternative form of culturicide.culturologyA branch of social sciences concerned with the scientific description and analysis of cultures as a whole.culturomicsA form of computational lexicology that studies human behavior and cultural trends through the quantitative analysis of digitized texts.culverhousea dovecote, particularly a large one on an estateculverineerThe operator of a culverin.cumberbundsMisspelling of cummerbunds.cumberworld(derogatory, obsolete) Someone who, or something which, is an encumbrance on the world; a useless person or thing.cumdumpsterAlternative form of cum dumpster.cumulonimbiplural of cumulonimbuscunctatious(formal) Tending to delay or linger.cuneocuboid(anatomy) Relating to the joint between the cuboid and lateral cuneiform.cunicultureThe agricultural raising of rabbits.cunnilingue(transitive, intransitive, rare) To stimulate the vulva using the tongue or lips as a sexual act.cunnilingusPerformance of oral sex upon the vulva or vagina.cunningness(uncountable) The state or quality of being cunningcuntbiscuit(vulgar, slang, humorous) A stupid or mean person.cuntishness(vulgar) The quality of being cuntish.cuntlicking(vulgar) cunnilinguscupboardfulAs much as a cupboard will hold.cupellationThe act or an act of cupellating, the assaying of a precious metal in a cupel.cupiosexualDesiring a sexual relationship despite not feeling sexual attraction to others.cupriferousContaining or producing copper.cupriuresis(pathology) The excretion of copper salts in the urinecuproenzyme(biochemistry) Any metalloenzyme that contains one or more copper atomscupronickelAn alloy of copper containing from 10 to 40% nickel.cuprospinel(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral black mineral containing aluminum, copper, iron, magnesium, and oxygen.cuproxolineA nutritional supplement containing copper.cupulometryThe measurement of vertigo and nystagmus experienced by a person after rotationcurablenessThe quality or state of being curable.curatolatry(archaic, humorous) The romantic attraction of women to an eligible male curate.curatorshipThe rank or period of being a curator.curculionidAny weevil of the family Curculionidaecurcuminoid(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Any of many naturally-occurring or synthetic phenols that are derivatives of curcumincurcuphenol(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpenoid phenol 5-methyl-2-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)phenol present in some marine spongescurettementThe use of a curette; curettage.curialisticRelating to a court.curillosideA particular steroid glycoside.curiomaniacA person who is addicted to collecting curios.curiositiesplural of curiositycuriousnessCuriosity; inquisitiveness.curlyhairedHaving curly hair.curmudgeonsplural of curmudgeoncurmudgeonyCurmudgeonly.currantlikeResembling or characteristic of a currant.currentlesswithout an electric currentcurrentnessThe state or quality of being current.currentwiseIn the manner of a current.curriculumsplural of curriculumcurrishnessThe state or quality of being currish.curseworthyWorthy of a curse or of being cursed; abominable; detestable.cursitatingMoving about slightly.cursivenessThe state or quality of being cursive.cursoriallyIn a cursorial mannercursorinessThe state of being cursorycurtailableCapable of being curtailed.curtailmentThe act of curtailing.curtainlessWithout curtains.curtainlikeResembling a curtain.curtainwallStorm shutters or other removable protection for all windows and doors in a residence or building against the effects of high winds, rain and flying objects during a hurricane. They can be made of a variety of materials such as aluminum panels, iron or even wood.curtainwiseIn the manner of a curtain.curveballer(baseball) A player who throws curveballs.curvelinearAlternative form of curvilinear.curvilinead(geometry, historical) A 19th-century instrument for drawing curved lines.curvilineal(of a line) Having bends; curved; curvilinear.curvilinearHaving bends; curved; curvilineal.curvimetricBy means of a curvimetercurvinerved(now rare, botany) Having the ribs or veins of the curved.curviplanarHaving the form of a curved planecurviserial(obsolete, botany) Distributed in a curved line, as leaves along a stem.cushionlessWithout a cushion.cushionlikeResembling or characteristic of a cushion.cuspidalityThe quality of being cuspidal.cuspidariid(zoology) Any bivalve in the family Cuspidariidae.cuspidosideA particular steroid glycoside.custardlikeResembling or characteristic of a custard.customarily(manner) In the customary manner; as is customcustomerize(business, transitive) To adapt to the needs or goals of a customer, or customers in general.customhouseAlternative spelling of custom house.customisingpresent participle and gerund of customisecustomizingpresent participle and gerund of customizecutaneouslyIn a cutaneous way.cuticlelessHaving no cuticle.cuticulatedAlternative form of cuticulate.cutinolyticThat breaks down cutincutlassfishA predatory perciform marine fish in the family Trichiuridae, with large sharp teeth and an eel-like appearance.cutlerywareSynonym of cutlery.cuttabilityThe quality or degree of being cuttable.cuttingnessThe quality or degree of being cutting.cyacetacideAn antimicrobial solution.cyamemazineA typical antipsychotic of the phenothiazine class.cyamodontid(zoology) Any extinct placodont in the family Cyamodontidae.cyanidation(metallurgy) The extraction of gold or silver from their ores using the cyanide processcyanoacetic(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to cyanoacetic acid or its derivatives.cyanoacetyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical NC-CH₂-CO- derived from cyanoacetic acidcyanobactin(biochemistry, medicine) Any of a family of small, cyclic peptides produced by cyanobacteria, many of which show antimalarial or antitumor activity.cyanobenzyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any cyano derivative of a benzyl radicalcyanocarbon(organic chemistry) a class of organic compounds formally derived from hydrocarbons by replacing every hydrogen atom with a cyanide radical; e.g. - tetracyanomethane - C(CN)₄cyanoethoxy(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any cyano derivative of an ethoxy radicalcyanoglobin(biochemistry) A hemoprotein, similar to myoglobin, found in certain cyanobacteriacyanohydrin(organic chemistry) Any compound having both a hydroxy and a cyanide functional group, especially one having these groups attached to the same carbon atomcyanoketoneA particular androstenol that inhibits steroidogenesis.cyanolichenA form of lichen in which the alga is a species of blue-green algacyanomethyl(organic chemistry) The cyano derivative of a methyl radicalcyanometricRelating to cyanometry.cyanophenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any cyano derivative of a phenyl radical.cyanophilicRelating to cyanophilscyanophobiaFear of, or aversion to, the colour blue.cyanophycin(biochemistry) A polypeptide used as a nitrogen store by cyanobacteria.cyanophytesplural of cyanophytecyanopropyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any of three isomeric univalent radicals in which a hydrogen atom of a propyl radical is replaced by cyanide e.g. N≡C-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-cyanosponge(biology) A symbiont of a cyanobacterium and a spongecyanotypingThe production of cyanotypescyanylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with a cyanide (nitrile) groupcyatholipid(zoology) Any spider in the family Cyatholipidae.cyathophyll(botany) The bract-like structure of a euphorbia on which the involucre sits, usually but not always occurring in twos. They may sometimes be brightly coloured and confused with petals.cyberactiveActive in cyberspace or on the Internet.cyberaddictOne who is addicted to computers or to the Internet.cyberaffairAn adulterous relationship that takes place over the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberagencyAn agency that operates on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberartist(dated) An artist who works with, or in, cyberspace; a creator of cyberart.cyberattackAn attack or intrusion by means of a computer network such as the Internet, often for the purpose of spying.cyberbabble(informal, derogatory) Obscure or meaningless talk about cyber topics.cyberbattleA battle fought in cyberspace.cyberbazaarAn online store or trading area.cyberbeggarOne who requests monetary donations by means of the Internet.cyberborderA border in cyberspace.cyberbreachA breach in the security of a computer system.cyberbridge(rare) A connection in, or to, cyberspace.cybercasinoA casino that operates over the Internet.cybercasterSomeone who cybercasts.cybercensorOne who censors material on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberchorus(rare) An Internet or computerized choruscyberchurchA church that exists only on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberclinicSynonym of teleclinic.cybercloset(rare) A space on the Internet resembling a closet, especially in the sense of one's sexual orientation or undesirable secrets being kept "in the closet".cybercolumnA column published online.cybercowboy(science fiction) A character who carries out contract work, especially of a legally dubious nature, in cyberspace.cybercraticRelating to cyberocracy.cybercriticOne who publishes criticism in cyberspace or on the Internet.cyberdatingDating facilitated by computer networking, the partners typically meeting online or being matched up by computer before they meet in person.cyberdollarcybercurrency worth one dollarcybereroticPertaining to love or erotic activity that takes place in cyberspace.cyberethicsEthics in cyberspace.cyberexpertAn expert in computer technology, especially the Internet.cyberfriendA friend with whom one communicates only through the Internet or cyberspace.cyberfutureA projected future based around cyberspace or computer technology.cybergamingCybergambling.cybergeddonA decisive final battle, or apocalypse, that takes place in or through cyberspace.cyberghettoThe equivalent of a ghetto in cyberspace; a place on the Internet etc. where a social group is marginalized.cybergossipGossip transmitted over a computer network.cybergothicOf or pertaining to the cybergoth subculture.cyberhacker(dated) A computer hacker; one who breaks into computer systems.cyberharass(transitive) To cyberbully.cyberhealthTelehealth involving the Internet.cyberheavenA heaven on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberissuesplural of cyberissuecyberjargonJargon pertaining to computers, the Internet, or cyberspace; technobabble.cyberjunkie(informal) A person who is addicted to computers or the Internet.cyberlawyerA lawyer who specializes in cyberlaw.cyberlocker(Internet) An Internet resource for the storage of personal digital files.cybermarketA market (place where goods are sold) on the Internet or in cyberspace.cybermartyr(Internet) A person persecuted or punished for online activity.cybermosqueA mosque that exists only on the Internet or in cyberspacecybermuseumA museum that exists only in cyberspace or on the Internet.cybernatingpresent participle and gerund of cybernatecybernationThe control of an industrial operation or task through processing of information with a computer.cybernautic(trademark) A particular web design, web development, and Internet marketing company operated by Cybernautic, Inc.cyberneticsThe theory/science of communication and control in living organisms or machines.cybernetize(transitive, rare) To make cybernetic; to computerize.cyberocracyA hypothetical form of government that rules by the effective use of information and technology.cyberpathic(informal) Exhibiting sociopathic traits while interacting in cyberspace.cyberpersonA person who exists or is active in cyberspace or on the Internet.cyberphobiaFear of computers and technology.cyberphobicPertaining to, or afflicted by, cyberphobia.cyberpiracyThe illegal or unethical activities of a cyberpirate.cyberpirateSomebody who engages in illegal or unethical activities on the Internet; especially a cybersquatter.cyberpoetryPoetry produced with the help of computers, often with an interactive or multimedia aspect.cyberpolice(Internet) A police force that patrols the Internet or cyberspace.cyberpunterA punter in cyberspace or on the Internet.cyberracism(rare) Online participation in racist activism or activities.cyberrightsRights in cyberspace or on the Internet.cybersafetySafety in using the Internet.cybersanghaA Buddhist community on the Internet.cyberschoolA school offering courses over the Internet rather than in its own physical premises.cybersecureSafe from cyberattack.cybersexism(rare) Online participation in sexism.cybersexualOf or pertaining to cybersex (sexual acts in cyberspace).cyberskillsskills in using computer technologycybersleuth(informal) A cyberdetective.cybersocialOf or pertaining to cybersociety.cyberspeechSpeech on the Internet or in cyberspace (especially in discussions of free speech).cybersphere(computing) The sphere of digital information.cybersportsplural of cybersportcyberspyingcyberespionagecybersucker(slang, rare) A gullible person in cyberspace.cybersurferA person who browses the Internet.cybersystemA system of interlinked computers forming part of cyberspace.cybertalentSkill and ability in the use of computer technology or in navigating cyberspace.cyberterrorCyberterrorismcybertheoryAcademic theory relating to the Internet or cyberspace.cyberthreatA threat posed by means of the Internet or cyberspace.cybertopianAlternative form of cyberutopian.cybertravelTravel through cyberspace.cybertronicOf, pertaining to, or being an electronic control system.cyberutopiaA utopia in cyberspace or achieved by means of computer technology.cybervandalOne who carries out cybervandalism.cybervictimA victim of cybervictimizationcybervoyeurA voyeur in cyberspace or on the Internet.cyberwalletA virtual wallet holding cybermoney; an account, etc. for the purchase of online goods and services.cyberweaponComputer hardware or software used as a weapon in cyberwarfare.cyberwizardA computer expert.cyberwriterOne who writes on the Internet or in cyberspace.cybisteroneA steroid obtained from the beetle Cybister lateralimarginalis.cycadaceous(botany, relational) Relating to, or resembling, the Cycadaceae, a family of plants like the palms but with exogenous wood.cycadophyte(botany) Any plant of the division Cycadophyta; a cycad.cyclability(uncountable) The condition of being cyclable.cyclacillinAlternative form of ciclacillin.cyclazocine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic.cyclazodoneA stimulant drug.cyclicalismSynonym of cyclicism.cyclicalityThe condition of being cyclic.cycliophoreSynonym of cycliophoran.cyclisationAlternative spelling of cyclization.cyclization(organic chemistry) The process of cyclizing, of becoming or causing to become aromatic.cycloadduct(chemistry) The product of a cycloaddition reaction.cycloalkane(organic chemistry) Any saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon.cycloalkene(organic chemistry) Any unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbon.cycloalkyne(organic chemistry) Any cyclic alkynecycloalliin(organic chemistry) The heterocyclic imino acid (3R,5S)-5-methyl-1-oxo-1,4-thiazinane-3-carboxylic acid present in garliccycloartane(organic chemistry) A derivative of lanostane, 4,4,14-trimethyl-9,19-cyclo-5alpha,9beta-cholestane, having a methylene bridge between the 5- and 9- positionscyclobutane(uncountable, organic chemistry) A simple alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₄H₈; a light inflammable gas.cyclobutene(organic chemistry) A cycloalkene with a four-membered ring and one double bond.cyclocoelid(zoology) Any flatworm in the family Cyclocoelidae.cycloctenid(zoology) Any spider in the family Cycloctenidae.cyclodecane(organic chemistry) The saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon that has ten carbon atomscycloganoid(zoology) Any of the obsolete taxon Cycloganoidei, a group of fishes which included the bowfin.cyclogenase(biochemistry) Any of a class of prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthasescyclogenousThat traces out a cyclic curvecycloguanilA dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, a metabolite of the antimalarial drug proguanil.cyclohedron(geometry) A certain (n−1)-dimensional polytope that is useful in studying knot invariants.cycloheptyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from cycloheptanecyclohexane(organic chemistry) An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H₁₂, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms; a volatile liquid.cyclohexene(organic chemistry) A cyclic hydrocarbon containing six carbon atoms and one double bond; any of its derivatives.cycloidallyIn a cycloidal manner.cycloligase(biochemistry) Any ligase that catalyses a cyclization reactioncyclolignan(organic chemistry) Any lignan having an additional ringcyclomerize(organic chemistry) To convert into a cyclomercyclometersplural of cyclometercyclometric(mathematics) Of or pertaining to the inverse trigonometric functions: arcsine, arccosine, arctangent, arccotangent, arcsecant, and arccosecant.cyclonelikeResembling or characteristic of a cyclone.cyclononane(organic chemistry) An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₉H₁₈, consisting of a ring of nine carbon atomscyclooctane(organic chemistry) An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₈H₁₆, consisting of a ring of eight carbon atomscyclooctene(organic chemistry) A cycloalkene having eight carbon atoms and one double bondcyclooctyne(organic chemistry) An alicyclic alkyne having eight carbon atoms in the ringcyclopaedia(archaic) An encyclopedia.cyclopaedicAlternative form of cyclopedic.cyclopamineA naturally-occurring alkaloid that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum alkaloids and has the molecular formula C₂₇H₄₁NO₂.cyclopediasplural of cyclopediacyclopedist(archaic) An encyclopedist.cyclopentyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from cyclopentane by the formal removal of a hydrogen atom.cyclophilin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that bind to ciclosporincyclophoriaA form of strabismus involving a rotating movement of the eye.cyclophoricRelating to, or exhibiting, cyclophoria.cyclophorid(zoology) Any snail in the family Cyclophoridae.cyclophylinMisspelling of cyclophilin.cyclopiformHaving he form of a cyclops or of a member of Cyclopscycloplegiaparalysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye, resulting in a loss of accommodationcycloplegicOf, relating to, or causing cycloplegiacyclopropyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from cyclopropane by the formal removal of a hydrogen atomcyclopterid(zoology) Any fish in the family Cyclopteridae.cyclopurine(biochemistry) A DNA lesion that blocks an RNA polymerasecyclorhagid(zoology) Any invertebrate in the kinorhynch order Cyclorhagida.cyclorubbercyclized rubbercycloserine(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₃H₆N₂O₂ produced by an actinomycete (Streptomyces orchidaceus) and used especially in the treatment of tuberculosis.cyclosporinAlternative form of ciclosporin.cyclostomesplural of cyclostomecyclostylar(architecture) Of or pertaining to a cyclostyle (a circular group of columns without a core).cyclostyledsimple past and past participle of cyclostylecyclostylesplural of cyclostylecyclosystem(biology) A gastropore of a hydrocoral together with its surrounding dactyloporescyclothemicOf or pertaining to cyclothems.cyclothymia(medicine) A chronic mental disturbance characterized by mood swings and depression.cyclothymicOf or pertaining to cyclothymia.cyclotomics(mathematics) The branch of mathematics concerned with the complex roots of unity; cyclotomy.cyclotornid(zoology) Any moth in the family Cyclotornidae.cyclotosaurAny of the genus Cyclotosaurus of extinct temnospondyls.cyclotraxinAny of a certain group of cyclic peptidescyclotrimer(organic chemistry) Any cyclomer (cyclic polymer) formed from three monomerscyclotronic(physics) Relating to or produced by a cyclotron.cyclotropia(medicine, ophthalmology) A form of strabismus in which, compared to the correct positioning of the eyes, there is a torsion of one eye (or both) about the eye's visual axis. Consequently, the visual fields of the two eyes appear tilted relative to each other.cyclotropicRelating to cyclotropiacyclovaloneA choleretic drug.cycotiamineA compound related to vitamin B.cyhalothrinThe fluorinated pyrethrin analogue 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl cyclopropanecarboxylate used as an insecticide.cyheptamideAn anticonvulsant drug.cylindricalShaped like a cylinder.cylindruria(pathology) The presence of renal cylinders in the urinecymatograph(obsolete, rare) An instrument for compounding the resultant of two parallel, simple, harmonic waves.cymatoscope(philologically prescribed, but sees little actual use) Synonym of cymoscope.cymographicOf or relating to the cymograph.cymophanousHaving a wavy, floating light; opalescent; chatoyant.cynanthrope(legend) A being that can shapeshift between human and dog forms.cynanthropy(medicine) A delusion in which a person believes he or she is transformed into a dog.cynatrosideA particular steroid glycoside.cynicalnessThe state or quality of being cynical.cynocephaliplural of cynocephaluscynocephaly(mythology) The state of a human having the head of a dog.cynodontianAny therapsid of the suborder Cynodontia.cynoglossid(zoology) Any species of the tonguefish family Cynoglossidae.cynognathid(zoology) Any cynodont in the family Cynognathidae.cynologicalPertaining to cynology.cynomolgousRelating to cynomolgusescynophilistSynonym of cynophile (“a person who is fond of dogs”).cyometrinilA seed treatment applied on sorghum to protect against fungal diseases.cypendazoleA particular fungicide.cyperaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Cyperaceae, or sedges.cyphonautes(zoology) The larva of an ectoproct or bryozoan.cypriniformAny of many ray-finned fish, of the order Cypriniformes, such as the carps, minnows and loachescyprinodont(zoology) Any of the Cyprinodontidae, a family of fishes including the killifishes or minnows.cypripedium(botany) A member of the orchid genus Cypripedium.cyprodenateA stimulant drug that produces dimethylethanolamine as a metabolite.cyproterone(pharmacology) A synthetic steroid C₂₂H₂₇ClO₃ that inhibits the action and secretion of testosterone by blocking the activity of androgen receptors.cypseliform(obsolete, zoology) Like or belonging to the swifts (Cypselidae, now known as the Apodidae.)cyrtiniformResembling brachiopods belonging to the Cyrtina.cyrtodontidAny bivalve of the family Cyrtodontidae.cyrtophoridAny orbweaver spider of the subfamily CyrtophorinaecystadenomaA hidrocystoma.cystathioneMisspelling of cystathionine.cysticercalRelating to cysticercosis.cysticercusThe larval stage of any of several tapeworms, having a fluid-filled cyst enclosing a scolex.cystographyA procedure used to visualize the urinary bladder by means of X-rays.cystolithic(medicine) Relating to stone in the bladder.cystometricRelating to cystometry.cystopathicRelating to cystopathy.cystopeltid(zoology) Any slug in the family Cystopeltidae.cystoplasty(surgery) Repair to the urinary bladdercystoplegia(pathology) paralysis of the bladdercystoporate(zoology) Having a cystoporecystoscopesplural of cystoscopecystoscopicRelating to, or using cystoscopycystovarian(biology, of a fish) In which the oocytes are conveyed to the exterior through the oviductcytherellid(zoology) Any ostracod in the family Cytherellidae.cytinaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Cytinaceae.cytoadhesin(biology) Any factor that enables cytoadhesioncytocalasinAlternative form of cytochalasin.cytocentrum(cytology) Synonym of centrosome.cytochromalRelating to or composed of cytochrome.cytochromesplural of cytochromecytochromicRelating to a cytochromecytochylemaThe fluid portion of the cytoplasmcytoclasticTending to destroy cellscytocomplex(biology) A group of species with similar karyotypes.cytocuprein(biochemistry) Synonym of erythrocuprein.cytoductantA yeast cell formed by cytoductioncytoduction(genetics) The transfer of cytoplasmic material during reproduction of yeast cellscytoelasticAbility to change shape for an intracellular compartment.cytofission(biology) cellular fission (typically during interphase)cytogenesisThe formation, development, and variation of cells.cytogeneticOf or pertaining to the origin and development of cells.cytogenomicRelating to cytogenomicscytographicRelating to cytographs or to cytographycytoguardinSynonym of methoxytryptophan.cytokeratinAny of several forms of keratin found in the intracytoplasmic cytoskeleton of epithelial tissue.cytokinemia(pathology) The presence of cytokines in the bloodcytokinesis(biology) The process in which the cytoplasm of a cell divides following the division of the nucleus.cytokineticOf or pertaining to cytokinesis or to cytokineticscytologicalOf, or relating to cytology or cytologists.cytologistsplural of cytologistcytomegalicRelating to or exhibiting cytomegaly.cytometrist(biology) A biologist whose speciality is cytometrycytomorphicHaving the form of a biological cellcytonuclear(biology) of or pertaining to the relationship between the nucleus of a cell and the cytoplasmcytopempsisSynonym of transcytosis.cytophagousconsuming cellscytopharynx(cytology) A tube-like opening in the lateral surface of a ciliate, through which food is ingested.cytophysics(biology, physics) The physics of biological cellscytopigmentAny pigment present in a biological cellcytopipetteA pipette, equipped with a bulb of fluid that may be introduced into an orifice, used to remotely harvest a sample of cellscytoplasmic(cytology) Of or pertaining to cytoplasm.cytoplasmonthe collective genetic material of a eukaryotic cell that is found in its cytoplasm, i.e. not contained in its nucleus, mitochondria, or plastidscytoplasticRelating to a cytoplastcytopoiesis(biology) The formation of cellscytoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein present within a cellcytorrhysis(biology) The breakdown of a plant's cell wall due to loss of watercytosolicalAlternative form of cytosolic.cytosorting(cytology) The sorting of individual cellscytospecies(biology) The cytoform of a speciescytospinnerSynonym of cytospin.cytosporoneAny of a small group of octaketides that are agonists for nuclear receptor/transcription factorscytotherapy(medicine) The introduction of new cells into a tissue in order to treat a disease.cytotrophicMisspelling of cytotropic.cytotropismThe movement of cells in response to an external stimuluscytovaricinA particular macrolide antibioticcytrometricMisspelling of cytometric.czarocraticOf or pertaining to czarocracy.czarowitzesplural of czarowitz

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