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cablevisioncable televisioncakravartinAlternative form of chakravartin.calcaxonianAny coral of the suborder CalcaxoniacalcinationThe process of calcining: heating a substance to a high temperature, but below its melting point, to bring about thermal decomposition.calcineurin(biochemistry) A protein phosphatase that stimulates the growth and differentiation of T cellscalculation(mathematics, uncountable) The act or process of calculating.calcyphosin(biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein that may play a role in the regulation of ion transport.calefactionThe act of warming or heating.calelectrin(biochemistry) Any of a certain group of calcium-dependent annexin proteinscalerythrin(biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein present in several gram-positive bacteriacalgranulin(biochemistry) Any of a group of calcium-bonding proteins that inhibit kidney stone formationcalibration(technology) The act of calibrating something.callipeltin(organic chemistry) Any of a certain class of cyclodepsipeptides that are bioactive isolates of marine invertebrates.calliphorin(biochemistry) A storage protein present in the larvae of blowflies of the genus Calliphora,callipygeanAlternative spelling of callipygian.callipygianHaving beautifully shaped buttocks.callistemonAny plant of the genus Callistemon.callystatin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of cytotoxic polyketides, found in marine sponges of the genus Callyspongia, that have antibiotic activity.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 acetatecalothrixin(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 calciumcalvasculin(biochemistry) A calcium-binding proteincalypsonianA calypso musician.camerawomanA woman who operates any kind of camera.camerawomenplural of camerawomancampestrianRelating to, or abounding in, open fieldscampothecinMisspelling of camptothecin.canarigeninA particular cardenolide.cancelation(US) Alternative spelling of cancellation.cancerationThe act or state of becoming cancerous or growing into a cancer.candelabrinA particular steroid glycoside.candesartan(pharmacology) An angiotensin receptor antagonist used for the treatment of hypertensioncannaflavin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of flavones present in cannabiscannulationThe insertion of a cannulacantharidin(organic chemistry) A volatile organic compound secreted by blister beetles.capecitabinAlternative form of capecitabine.capillation(by extension, obsolete) A branching structure or ramification.caplostatin(medicine) A particular polymeric antiangiogenic drugcapreomycin(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.capriomycinMisspelling of capreomycin.capsidationThe formation and development of capsidscapsulation(medicine) The enclosing of (typically) a drug in a capsulecaptivationThe act of captivating or the state of being captivated.capuramycin(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a group of antibiotics that have a uracil nucleoside structure with a caprolactam substituentcarbacyclin(medicine) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug derived from a prostaglandincarbecillinMisspelling of carbenicillin.carbocationAny cation containing an excess positive charge on one or more carbon atomscarbocromenA particular vasodilator.carbocyaninAlternative form of carbocyanine.carbonatian(mineralogy) Containing carbonate anions.carbonation(physical chemistry) The state of having carbon dioxide gas dissolved in a liquid; the act or process of creating that state.carboplatin(pharmacology) An organic derivative of platinum that is used in chemotherapy.carbostesinSynonym of bupivacaine.carbosulfan(organic chemistry) The carbamate insecticide 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-7-yl [(dibutylamino)sulfanyl]methylcarbamatecarburationAlternative spelling of carburetion.carburetionThe process, as occurs in a carburetor, of mixing fuel with oxygen or air in appropriate proportion for combustion.cardiogenin(organic chemistry) Synonym of scillarenin.cardiolipin(organic chemistry) Any phospholipid having the structure of a bisphosphatidylglycerol present in the muscles of the heartcardiotoxinAny material that causes cardiotoxicity.careerwomanAlternative form of career woman.carfecillin(pharmacology) A beta-lactam antibiotic, a phenyl derivative of carbenicillin, acting as a prodrug.caribouskinThe skin of a caribou, or leather made therefrom.carnitarian(rare) meatatariancarnocyclinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Carnobacterium maltaromaticum.carolenalin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpenoid lactone found in Helenium autumnale.carrageenanA food additive made from a purified extract of red seaweed, commonly used as a thickening agent.carrageeninAlternative form of carrageenan.cartilagein(biochemistry) A protein found in cartilagecartonectin(biochemistry) A collagenous adipokinecaryatideanOf or relating to a caryatid.cascarillin(organic chemistry) Any of various white, crystallizable, bitter substances extracted from oil of cascarilla.cashtration(slang, humorous) The loss or lack of money.casomorphinAny of several peptides, formed during the metabolism of casein, that have opiate activity.caspofungin(pharmacology) An antifungal drug of the echinocandin class, administered intravenously.cassiicolin(biochemistry) A toxic protein produced by Corynespora cassiicolacastigationSevere criticism.casuarictin(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.catapultianHaving the force of a catapult.catatorulin(attributive) Designating a certain test for thiamine levels in brain tissue, involving pyruvic acid.cattlewomanA woman who raises or tends cattle.caudomedian(anatomy) caudal and mediancaulerpicin(organic chemistry) A mixture of toxic ceramides present in green alga of the genus Caulerpa.causewaymanA man employed to build a causeway.cavillationThe act of cavilling.celebrationThe formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.cellarwomanA female cellarman.cellevisionAn electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of visual images, and often sound, to wireless handheld electronic devices.cellobiosan(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 cellobiosecellotropin(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.cellulationThe formation of cells (in a material).celmoleukin(biochemistry) A particular interleukin.cementationThe act of cementing.centchromanormeloxifenecentenarianOne who or that which is at least 100 years old.centimorgan(biology) A length of chromosome in which an average of 0.01 crossover occurs per generation.centinewtonOne hundredth of a newton. Symbol cN.centrosomin(biochemistry) A protein in the centrosome of some fiescephaletron(zoology) The head of a crustacean.cephalothin(medicine) A semisynthetic antibiotic related to cephalosporinceratopsianOf or belonging to the Ceratopsia suborder of dinosaurs.ceratotoxinAn antibacterial peptide present in fruit flies of genus Ceratitis.cercosporin(organic chemistry) A toxin found in Cercospora species.cerebrationThe act of cerebrating; reflection, thinking, thought.cerrelationMisspelling of correlation.cethromycin(pharmacology) A certain ketolide antibiotic.chairpersonA chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.chajangmyon(rare) Alternative form of chajangmyun.chajangmyunAlternative form of jjajangmyeon.chalcomycinA particular macrolide antibioticchamberlainA high officer of state, as currently with the papal camerlengo, but normally now a mainly honorary title.charitarian(very rare) A person who supports charities, or indulges in charitable givingchaxapeptin(biochemistry) A lasso peptide present in an extremotolerant strain of StreptomycescheesewomanA woman who makes cheese.cheirotoxinA particular steroid glycoside.chemigation(agriculture) The application of a pesticide or fertilizer through an irrigation system.chemocyaninA plantacyanin, extracted from the stigma of the lily, that induces pollen tube guidancechimaphilin(organic chemistry) The naphthoquinone derivative 2,7-dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone present in Passiflora incarnatachiropteran(zoology) Any mammal, of the order Chiroptera, that has forelimbs modified to form wings; a bat.chitinozoanAny extinct animal (known only as fossils) of the class Chitinozoachitolectin(biochemistry) A lectin related to chitinasechlamyopsin(biochemistry) Any of a group of bacterial retinal proteins, related to rhodopsin, present in Chlamydomonaschloragogen(biology) Synonym of chloragogue.chloralosan(organic chemistry) chloralosechlorexidinAlternative form of chlorhexidine.chlorhydrin(organic chemistry) Alternative form of chlorohydrin.chlorimuronThe herbicide 2-(4-chloro-6-methoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)benzoic acid.chlorogenin(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.chlorotoxinA 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus). It blocks small-conductance chloride channels.chloroxuronA particular herbicide.chlorpicrin(organic chemistry) chloropicrinchoirscreenAlternative form of choir screen.choleglobinA bile pigment that is a breakdown product of hemoglobincholesterin(organic chemistry) Dated form of cholesterol.chondroitin(biochemistry) Any of a range of mucopolysaccharides, derived from galactosamine and glucuronic acid, that occur in cartilage and bone.chonetaceanAny extinct brachiopod of the genus Choneteschoriogenin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that are precursors to the formation of the chorion of an eggchoriogoninChorionic gonadotropin.choriolysin(biochemistry) Any choriolytic enzymechorohydrinMisspelling of chlorohydrin.chrismation(ecclesiastical) The sacrament of applying chrism to complete baptism in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches.chromomycin(medicine) Any of a family of glycoside antibiotics produced by the bacterium Streptomyces griseuschromosomin(biochemistry) A protein, associated with chromosomes, present in the heads of fish spermchrysarobin(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.chrysogeninAny of a family of yellow pigments related to penicillinchurchwomanThe female equivalent of a churchman.churchwomenplural of churchwomanchylomicron(biology) A microscopic globule of lipoprotein, found in blood and lymph, that is associated with the digestion of fats.chymopapain(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.cichofactinAny of a group of lipopeptides present in Pseudomonas cichoriiciclacillin(pharmacology) An aminopenicillin antibiotic.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.cilansetron(pharmacology) An experimental 5-HT₃ antagonist.ciliobrevin(organic chemistry) Any of a family of quinazolinylidene derivatives that are inhibitors of cytoplasmic dyneinciliophoranA ciliophore; any of the Ciliophora.cinchovatin(organic chemistry) Synonym of aricine.cinefaction(obsolete, rare) incineration; reduction to ashescinemansion(dated) A large movie theater.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.circaseptan(of a biorhythm) Approximately weeklycircination(botany) A circular growth or foliation.circovarianSurrounding an ovarycirculationThe act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.cirripedianAny barnacle of the infraclass CirripediacistocardinA particular steroid glycoside.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.cladofulvin(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-dionecladosporin(organic chemistry) The isocoumarin (3R)-6,8-dihydroxy-3-[[(2R,6S)-6-methyloxan-2-yl]methyl]-3,4-dihydroisochromen-1-oneclamoxyquinAlternative form of clamoxyquine.clanspersonA member of a clan.classicalon(physics) An extended classical object, formed at high energy, that decays into various particle states.clathrarianRelating to or characteristic of fossil plants of the genus Clathraria.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.cleanshavenAlternative spelling of clean-shaven.clergywomanAn ordained (female) Christian minister; a female member of the clergy.clergywomenplural of clergywomancleroterionPartly Latinised spelling of kleroterionclimatarianCollected and distributed in an ecologically sustainable way, mindful of reducing the carbon footprint. (of food)clindamycin(pharmacology) A lincosamide antibiotic drug C₁₈H₃₃ClN₂O₅S, mostly used to treat infections with anaerobic bacteria.clitorideanSynonym of clitoral.cloricromenA platelet aggregation inhibitor.clorobiocin(organic chemistry) A particular aminocoumarinclostripain(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteinases that cleaves proteins on the carboxyl peptide bond of arginine.cloxacillin(pharmacology) A semisynthetic antibiotic C₁₉H₁₈ClN₃O₅S in the same class as penicillin, effective especially against staphylococci which secrete beta-lactamase.clusterbeanSynonym of guar.coadorationMutual adoration.coadunationUnion into a single body or mass; unity.coadunitionAlternative form of coadunation.coagulationThe precipitation of suspended particles as they increase in size by any of several physical or chemical processes.coarctation(pathology) A congenital stricture or narrowing of a short section of the aorta.cockanathan(Singapore, Singlish, uncommon) Idiot, foolish person.cocklewomanA fisherwoman who catches cockles.cocktailianOf or relating to cocktails.coconstrain(transitive) To constrain along with anothercodepletion(biology) The depletion of one substance in conjunction with the depletion of another.codetectionThe simultaneous detection of two (or more) things (especially of multiple biological macromolecules)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.codirection(uncountable) The joint direction of a film, organization, venture, etc.coeducationthe education of male and female students in the same institutioncoelenteronThe body cavity of a coelenterate.coelibactin(organic chemistry) A derivative of benzoxazole produced by Streptomyces coelicolorcoelichelinA peptide siderophore produced by Streptomyces coelicolorcoelopteran(entomology) Any member of the Coeloptera genus of moths.coevolution(ecology, evolutionary theory) The evolution of organisms of two or more species in which each adapts to changes in the other.coexpansionJoint expansion.coextensionThe act of extending equally or jointly, or the state of being equally extendedcoextrusion(manufacturing) The extrusion of multiple layers of material simultaneously.coffeespoonAlternative form of coffee spoon.coffeewomanFemale equivalent of coffeeman.cofibration(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.cognizationProcess or action of cognizing.cohemolysinAny cohemolytic lysincoinduction(biology) The simultaneous induction of two or more compounds into a cell linecoinfectionSimultaneous 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.coingestionThe ingestion of two or more things together.coinjectioninjection of multiple substances togethercointensionThe condition of being of equal in intensity; applied to relations.coinventionThe 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 anothercoleophoranOf or related to moths of the genus Coleophora, whose larvae feed on seeds.coleopteran(coleopterology) Any insect of the order Coleoptera; includes the beetles, weevils and firefliescollelationMisspelling of correlation.collembolanAny insect of the order Collembola, the springtails.colligationA binding together.collimationthe act of collimating or something collimatedcollocation(uncountable) The grouping or juxtaposition of things, especially words or sounds.collocutionAn instance of multiple people speaking to each other; a conversation or conference.collodarianA unicellular organism, similar to a radiolarian, of the order CollodariacollybistinA 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.colocynthin(organic chemistry) A cucurbitane glucoside isolated from, and acting as the active medicinal principle of, colocynth. It is a bitter yellow crystalline substance.colostrininA mixture of polypeptides derived from colostrumcolouration(British spelling) Alternative spelling of coloration.combinationThe act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.comessation(now historical and somewhat rare) Feasting, banqueting.comigration(chiefly in biochemistry) Migration of two materials at the same time.commandoman(dated) Synonym of commando (“type of trooper”).comminationA formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment.comminution(often mining, waste management) The breaking or grinding up of a material to form smaller particles.commolition(obsolete) The act of grinding together.commonition(archaic) advice, warning, or instruction.commoration(obsolete) residence (the act of staying or residing somewhere).commutation(formal or archaic) Substitution of one thing for another; interchange.compaignionObsolete form of companion.comparisionMisspelling of comparison.competition(uncountable) The action of competing.compilation(uncountable) The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.complectionObsolete spelling of complexion.complexiton(physics) A nonsingular periodic solitoncompositionThe act of putting together; assembly.compotation(archaic) The social act of drinking together.compressionAn increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.compunctionA pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.computationThe act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.concavationThe act of making concave.conchiferanAny mollusc of the subphylum Conchiferaconcitation(archaic) Rousing, stirring up; excitement, agitation.condonationThe condoning of an offence.condurangin(organic chemistry) Either of two poisonous glucosides obtained from condurango.confination(rare, nonstandard) The quality of being confined.conflictionA conflicting condition; conflict.confutationThe act or process of confuting; refutation.congelationThe state of being congealed.conglobatin(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 allergencongression(genetics) The movement of chromosomes to the spindle equator during mitosiscongressmanA male member of congress.congressmenplural of congressmanconidendrin(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 conidiaconjugationThe coming together of things; a union.conjunctionThe act of joining, or condition of being joined.conjurationConjuring, legerdemain or magic.connixation(rare) A large, smothering, and destructive blizzard.connotation(logic) The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.conoalbuminMisspelling of conalbumin.conomarphin(biochemistry) A peptide in the venom of some cone snailsconopressin(biochemistry) A form of vasopressin, present in snails of the genus Lymnaea, that functions as oxytocinconpetitionMisspelling of competition.conreligionAn imaginary religion, especially one associated with a conworld or conlang.consecution(logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent.consolationThe act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.conspectionObservation with understanding.conspersion(obsolete) The act of sprinkling.consumation(rare) Consumption; the act of consuming or depleting something.consumptionThe act of eating, drinking or using.contractionSenses relating to becoming involved with or entering into, especially entering into a contract.contraptionA machine that is complicated and precarious.conurbationA continuous aggregation of built-up urban communities created as a result of urban sprawl.convallarin(biochemistry) A cardiac glycoside obtained from lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)convocationThe act of calling or assembling by summons.convolutionA twist or fold.convolvulin(organic chemistry) A glucoside occurring in jalap (the root of Ipomoea purga, a convolvulaceous plant), used as a purgative.coonviction(slang, ethnic slur, derogatory, offensive) A conviction of a black person.cooperation(usually uncountable) The act of cooperating.coopetitionCooperation between commercial competitors for their mutual advantage.cooxidationThe simultaneous oxidation of two or more speciescopellationMisspelling of cupellation.copromotionThe act or process of copromoting.coprophagan(zoology) Any of a number of beetles that feeds on dung.coprosterinSynonym of coprosterol.cordilleranRelating to a cordillera.corecursionThe dual to recursion, that acts on the computed result, rather than the input.coriamyrtinA neurotoxin obtained from berries of the shrub Coriaria myrtifoliacornucopianin great abundance, very abundantcoronamycinAny of a class of antibiotics obtained from Streptomyces bacteria growing on Monstera species.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 coronopilincorporationThe municipal governing body of a borough or city.corpspersonA corpsman or corpswoman.correlationA reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.corrivationThe concentration of waters from a watershed to a remote outlet.corrugationThe process of corrugating; contraction into wrinkles or alternate ridges and grooves.cortexillin(biochemistry) A coiled-coil protein found in Dictyostelium cellscorticision(surgery) An incision into the cortical bonecortistatin(biochemistry) A neuropeptide present in inhibitory neurons of the cerebral cortexcoruscationA sudden display of brilliance; a flashing of light; a sparkle.corylifolin(organic chemistry) The phytoestrogen phenol 4-[(1E)-3,3-dimethylpenta-1,4-dienyl]phenol present in Psoralea corylifoliacorynetoxinAny of a group of toxic antibiotics present in ryegrasscoselectionThe simultaneous selection of two or more thingscosmeticianA person skilled at applying cosmetics.cosmovisionThe cosmic worldview of a society or civilization.cosovereignA joint sovereign.costulation(zoology) An arrangement of costulae.cosyntropinA synthetic derivative of ACTH that is used in the ACTH stimulation test to evaluate and diagnose cortisol disorders.coumermycinA particular aminocoumarin.coumurrayin(organic chemistry) A coumarin found in the fruit of Murraya paniculata.counterplanA plan set up in opposition to another plan.countersign(law) A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.counterturnA turn in the other direction; one of the turns of a zigzag.coxopleuronSynonym of coxopleurite.crafternoonAn afternoon spent crafting.craftswomanA female artisan.craftswomenplural of craftswomancreamerymanA man who works in a creamery.crenelationAlternative form of crenellation.crenulationA minute crenation.crepitationThe act of crepitating or crackling.crestfallenSad because of a disappointment.criminationAn accusation of wrongdoing, a recriminationcrocodilianAny reptile of the order Crocodilia; a crocodile, alligator, caiman or gavial.crocodylianAlternative form of crocodilian.crossbowmanSomeone (usually a soldier) equipped with a crossbow.crossbowmenplural of crossbowmancrotylation(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.crucifixionAn execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.cruentationThe bleeding on the corpse of a murder victim, which was superstitiously believed to occur spontaneously in the presence of the murderer.crurotarsan(zoology) Any of the Crurotarsi, a taxonomic group including the archosaurs and phytosaurs.cryoballoon(surgery) An inflatable balloon filled with a refrigerant that is used to freeze tissue.cryoblationAlternative form of cryoablation.cryoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein that is less soluble in a cold solventcryosection(biology) To section biological tissue using a cryostat.cryosessionA session of cryotherapycryosurgeonOne who performs cryosurgery.cryptodiran(zoology) Any member of the Cryptodira, the taxonomic suborder of Testudines that includes most living tortoises and turtles.ctenophoranAny comb jelly of the phylum CtenophoracubomedusanOf or pertaining to the cubomedusaculmination(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.cultivationThe art or act of cultivating (improvement of land for or by agriculture), as:cupellationThe act or an act of cupellating, the assaying of a precious metal in a cupel.cyanidation(metallurgy) The extraction of gold or silver from their ores using the cyanide processcyanobactin(biochemistry, medicine) Any of a family of small, cyclic peptides produced by cyanobacteria, many of which show antimalarial or antitumor activity.cyanocarbon(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)₄cyanoglobin(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 atomcyanolichenA form of lichen in which the alga is a species of blue-green algacyanophycin(biochemistry) A polypeptide used as a nitrogen store by cyanobacteria.cyanylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with a cyanide (nitrile) groupcybercolumnA column published online.cybergeddonA decisive final battle, or apocalypse, that takes place in or through cyberspace.cyberheavenA heaven on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberjargonJargon pertaining to computers, the Internet, or cyberspace; technobabble.cybernationThe control of an industrial operation or task through processing of information with a computer.cyberpersonA person who exists or is active in cyberspace or on the Internet.cybertopianAlternative form of cyberutopian.cyberweaponComputer hardware or software used as a weapon in cyberwarfare.cyclacillinAlternative form of ciclacillin.cyclisationAlternative spelling of cyclization.cyclization(organic chemistry) The process of cyclizing, of becoming or causing to become aromatic.cycloalliin(organic chemistry) The heterocyclic imino acid (3R,5S)-5-methyl-1-oxo-1,4-thiazinane-3-carboxylic acid present in garliccyclohedron(geometry) A certain (n−1)-dimensional polytope that is useful in studying knot invariants.cyclolignan(organic chemistry) Any lignan having an additional ringcyclophilin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that bind to ciclosporincyclophylinMisspelling of cyclophilin.cyclosporinAlternative form of ciclosporin.cyclotraxinAny of a certain group of cyclic peptidescyhalothrinThe fluorinated pyrethrin analogue 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl cyclopropanecarboxylate used as an insecticide.cynodontianAny therapsid of the suborder Cynodontia.cystovarian(biology, of a fish) In which the oocytes are conveyed to the exterior through the oviductcytoadhesin(biology) Any factor that enables cytoadhesioncytocalasinAlternative form of cytochalasin.cytocuprein(biochemistry) Synonym of erythrocuprein.cytoduction(genetics) The transfer of cytoplasmic material during reproduction of yeast cellscytofission(biology) cellular fission (typically during interphase)cytoguardinSynonym of methoxytryptophan.cytokeratinAny of several forms of keratin found in the intracytoplasmic cytoskeleton of epithelial tissue.cytoplasmonthe collective genetic material of a eukaryotic cell that is found in its cytoplasm, i.e. not contained in its nucleus, mitochondria, or plastidscytoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein present within a cellcytovaricinA particular macrolide antibiotic