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cabalisticallyin a cabalistic mannercabinetworkingcabinetmakingcackhandednessAlternative form of cack-handedness.cacophonicallyIn a cacophonous manner; in a manner that produces harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.cadaverousnessThe state or quality of being cadaverous.caecotrophagicRelating to the ingestion of caecotrophscaenogastropod(zoology) Any gastropod of the subclass Caenogastropoda.caenopithecineAny extinct primate of the subfamily Caenopithecinaecaeremoniarius(historical, religion) An official in charge of religious ceremonies.caeruloplasmin(biochemistry) Alternative form of ceruloplasmin.cafegymatoriumA school hall used at various times as a cafeteria, a gymnasium, and an auditorium.caffeoylhexose(organic chemistry) Any caffeoyl derivative of a hexosecaffeoylquinic(organic chemistry) Pertaining to any of the caffeoylquinic acids or their derivativescairngormstone(mineralogy, rare) A yellow or smoky brown variety of rock crystal, found especially in the mountains of Cairngorm in Scotland.calamitousnessThe state or quality of being calamitous.calcaneocuboid(anatomy) Relating to the calcaneus and the cuboid bone.calcaneotibial(anatomy) Relating to the calcaneus and the tibiacalcaneovalgus(pathology) Synonym of clubfoot.calcantagonist(biochemistry) A calcium antagonistcalcareousnessThe quality of being calcareous.calcelarioside(organic chemistry) Alternative form of calceloarioside.calcicoblasticMisspelling of calicoblastic.calcificationsplural of calcificationcalcificatiousRelating to calcificationcalcimicrobialOf or relating to calcimicrobes.calcioancylite(mineralogy) ancylite containing calcium.calciobetafite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral reddish brown mineral containing calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, iron, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, niobium, oxygen, thorium, titanium, and uranium.calciouranoite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing barium, calcium, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, sodium, and uranium.calciphylacticOf or pertaining to calciphylaxis.calciturbiditeA turbidite composed of calcium carbonate.calcospheriticRelating to or composed of calcospherites.calculablenessThe quality of being calculable.calculatednessThe quality of being calculated.calculatorlikeResembling a calculator.calendographerOne who makes calendars.caliginousnessThe state or quality of being caliginous.caligynephobiaThe fear of beautiful women.calligraphicalAlternative form of calligraphic.calliostomatid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Calliostomatidae.callithamnioidAny red alga of the family Callithamniaceaecallosumectomy(rare) The surgical removal of the corpus callosum; splitting the brain into two halves.calophyllolide(organic chemistry) A neoflavone isolated from tamanu seeds.calorificationThe production of heat, especially animal heat.calorigenicity(medicine) The quality of being calorigenic.calotropageninA particular steroid glycoside.calsequesterinMisspelling of calsequestrin.calsequestrineAlternative form of calsequestrin.cameralessnessAbsence of cameras.camouflageableCapable of being camouflaged.camouflanguage(rare) Language that uses jargon, euphemism, vagueness, and other phrasal devices to obscure the actual or intended meaning of a statement; newspeak.campanologicalRelating to campanology, or bell-ringing.campanologistsplural of campanologistcampanulaceous(botany) Of, relating to, or resembling the Campanulaceae, a family of plants including the harebell.camphorizationThe process of camphorizingcamphorphorone(organic chemistry) A substance produced, with calcium carbonate, by heating the calcium salt of camphoric acid.camphorquinone(organic chemistry) A quinone, 2,3-bornanedione (4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione), related to camphorcampylobactersplural of campylobactercampylotropous(botany) Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together; curved in such a way.canaliculationA canaliculate form.canaliculotomyThe slitting of the lacrimal punctum and canaliculus for the relief of epiphora.canarypoxvirusAny avipoxvirus, of the species Canarypox virus, that causes canarypoxcancellabilityThe quality of being cancellable.cancerogenesis(pathology) The formation of a cancer (by the uncontrolled multiplication of cells).cancerologicalOf or relating to cancerology.candelabraformHaving a branched form, similar to that of a candelabrumcandelabralikeAlternative form of candelabrumlike.candlelightingThe lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremonycandolleaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Candolleaceae.cannabidiolate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of cannabidiolic acidcannabidivarinA particular cannabinoid.cannabigerolic(organic chemistry) Relating to cannabigerolic acid or its derivativescannabimimeticHaving similar pharmacological effects to those of cannabis; applied to various cannabinoid receptor type 1 agonists.cannabinaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Cannabinaceae.cantalasaponinA particular steroid glycoside.cantankerosity(uncountable) The quality of being cantankerous.cantankerouslyIn a cantankerous manner.cantharophilicOf or relating to cantharophily.cantileverableAble to be operated by means of a cantilever.cantillationalAssociated with cantillation.cantitruncated(mathematics) Generated or modified by a cantitruncation.capacitativelyIn a capacitive mannercapillarimetryThe measurement of the capillaries.capillarometryAlternative form of capillarimetry.capillaropathy(pathology) Any disease of the capillariescapillaroscopymicroscopic examination of capillaries (small blood vessels)capillarotoxicThat is toxic to the capillaries.capilliculture(rare) The medical treatment of the hair or of baldness.capitalisationThe act or process of capitalising.capitalisticalSynonym of capitalistic.capitalizationAmerican and Oxford British English standard spelling of capitalisation.capitulescence(botany) A compound inflorescence made of capitula instead of individual flowers.capparidaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Capparidaceae (preferred: Capparaceae) of capers and close relatives.cappuccinolikeSimilar to cappuccinocapreomycidine(organic chemistry) A nonproteinogenic cyclic amino acid derived from guanidinecapriciousnessThe quality of being capricious.caprimulgiformOf or pertaining to the taxonomic order Caprimulgiformes.caprinaldehyde(organic chemistry) Synonym of decanal.caprylaldehyde(organic chemistry) octanalcapsulogenesis(botany, anatomy) The generation and development of a capsulecapsulorrhaphy(surgery) repair of a torn capsule, especially in a jointcapsulorrhexisAlternative form of capsulorhexis.carabidologistOne who studies carabidology.caramelisation(chiefly British) Alternative spelling of caramelization.caramelization(cooking) The process that converts sugars into caramel; the process of caramelizing.caratuberosideA particular steroid glycoside.carbacidometerAn instrument used to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in the aircarbacrylamineUsed attributively to describe mixtures of carbacrylic and polyamine-methylene resinscarbamoylamino(organic chemistry) A carbamoyl derivative of an amino radical NH₂CO-NH-carbamoylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that adds or transfers a carbamoyl group or compoundcarbathymidine(biochemistry) A thymine derivative of a deoxyribosecarbetapentanepentoxyverinecarbhemoglobinAlternative form of carbaminohemoglobin.carboamination(organic chemistry) A reaction in which the >N-H bond of an amine is broken and the halves added across a double bond.carboanhydrase(biochemistry) Synonym of carbonic anhydrase.carbochemistryThe chemistry of carbon, especially the chemical transformation of coal into industrially useful materialscarbocupration(organic chemistry) A carbometallation reaction involving copper.carbohydrazide(organic chemistry) Any N,N'-diamino derivative of ureacarbonatogenicThat forms carbonate.carbonitridingpresent participle and gerund of carbonitridecarbonizationsplural of carbonizationcarbonothioate(inorganic chemistry) The anion CO(O⁻)S⁻carbonylatableAble to be carbonylatedcarboreduction(inorganic chemistry) The reduction of an oxide to an element by using carbon and heatcarbothioamide(organic chemistry, in combination) The univalent radical derived from the carbon atom of a thioamide -CS-NH₂carboxaldehyde(organic chemistry) An aldehyde group (-CH=O) when viewed as a substituentcarboxidotroph(biology) An organism that can use carbon monoxide as an energy source.carboxyamidasepeptidyl-glycinamidasecarboxycyanineSynonym of carbocyanine.carboxydextran(organic chemistry) The ketonic sugar acid (3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxo-7-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxyheptanoic acidcarboxydotroph(biology) Any organism that can tolerate a high concentration of carbon monoxidecarboxygenatedModified by the addition of carbon monoxidecarboxymaltose(biochemistry) A carbohydrate derivative formed by carboxylation of maltosecarbunculation(rare) The blasting of something, by excessive heat or cold.carcinogenesis(oncology) The creation of cancer cells.carcinogeneticOf or pertaining to carcinogenesis; forming cancer cells.carcinologicalOf or pertaining to carcinology.carcinomatosis(medicine) The widespread presence of carcinomas that have metastasized throughout the body.carcinomorphicHaving the form of a crabcarcinosarcoma(oncology) Any malignant neoplasm that has characteristics of both a carcinoma and a sarcomacarcinosomatid(zoology) Any member of the family †Carcinosomatidae of extinct arthropods.cardabiodontidAny lamniform shark of the family Cardabiodontidae (but specifically of the genus Cardabiodon).cardioarterialRelating to the heart and the arteriescardioauditory(pathology) Describing a number of syndromes characterised by heart problems and deafnesscardiocentesis(surgery) incision or puncture into the heartcardiocerebralRelating to the heart and the braincardiocraniineAny rodent of the subfamily Cardiocraniinaecardiocytology(cytology) The cytology of heart tissuecardiodynamicsThe (study of the) action of the heartcardioembolism(pathology) An embolism of cardiac origincardiogenetics(genetics) cardiological geneticscardiogenicity(medicine) The quality of being cardiogenic.cardiogenomicsThe use of genomics in the study of inherited heart diseasecardiographersplural of cardiographercardiographistA medical practitioner whose speciality is cardiographycardiomiopathyMisspelling of cardiomyopathy.cardiomotilitymotility (movement) of the heartcardiomuscular(anatomy, physiology, medicine) Relating to, or affecting the muscles of the heart.cardiomyoblastA myoblast that develops into a cardiomyocytecardiomyocytalRelating to cardiomyocytescardiomyocyticOf or pertaining to cardiomyocytescardiomyofibreA myofibre of heart musclecardiomyogenicrelating to cardiomyogenesiscardiomyopathy(pathology) The deterioration of the myocardium.cardiomyositis(pathology, cardiology) Synonym of myocarditis.cardioneurosisDa Costa's syndromecardioneuroticRelating to cardioneurosis.cardiooncologyThe study and treatment of cancers of the heartcardiopuncture(surgery) cardiocentesiscardioskeletal(anatomy and physiology) Relating to the heart and the skeleton.cardiospecific(genetics) Specific to a particular heart conditioncardiosurgicalRelating to heart surgery.cardiothoracic(medicine, anatomy) Of or pertaining to both the heart and the chestcardiotocogram(medicine) The visual output that a cardiotocograph produces.cardiotoxicantA cardiotoxic materialcardiotoxicityThe state or condition of being cardiotoxic.cardiovalvularRelating to the valves of the heart.cardiovascularRelating to the circulatory system, that is the heart and blood vessels.cardiovasology(medicine, rare) A branch of medicine dealing with the study of the circulatory system.cardiovirulent(pathology, of an infection) virulent in the heartcardiovisceralRelating to the heart and the viscera.careerlessnessThe state or condition of being careerless.carefrontationConfrontation done in a caring or loving manner.carettochelyid(zoology) Any turtle in the family Carettochelyidae.caricaturisticGrossly and comically exaggerated, like a caricature.carlosturanite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic light brown mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and titanium.carnobacteriumAny bacterium of the genus CarnobacteriumcarotenodermiaA yellow colouration of the skin due to the presence of carotenoidscarpetlessness(rare) Absence of carpets.carphosiderite(mineralogy) A basic, hydrated form of ferric sulfatecarpogenicallyIn a carpogenic mannercarpologicallyIn terms of carpology.carriagemakingThe construction of carriages.carsploitation(film) A genre of exploitation films focused on cars, typified by scenes of racing and crashing.cartilagineousArchaic form of cartilaginous.cartilogenesis(biology) The biogenesis of cartilage tissue.cartographicalPertaining to cartography.cartoonishnessThe state or condition of being cartoonish.carumbellosideA particular steroid glycoside.caryocaraceous(botany) Belonging to the family Caryocaraceae of trees and shrubs of Central and South America.caryophyllenyl(organic chemistry) A univalent radical derived from caryophyllenecastellologistSomeone who practices castellology.castlebuilding(literal) The construction of castles.castrametationPlanning and construction of a military camp.castrativenessThe quality of being castrative.casuarinaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Casuarinaceae.catabolisationAlternative form of catabolization.catachresticalcatachresticcataclysmatistAlternative form of cataclysmist.catadioptricalcatadioptriccatagelophobiaFear of being ridiculedcatalanophobiaAlternative letter-case form of CatalanophobiacatalepticallyIn a cataleptic way.cataloreactant(chemistry) A catalytic reactant that is regenerated at the end of a reactioncataphaticallyIn a cataphatic manner or context.cataphoricallyIn a cataphoric mannercataractogenicCausing cataracts.catastrophicalcatastrophiccatastrophiserAlternative form of catastrophizer.catastrophizedsimple past and past participle of catastrophizecatastrophizerOne who catastrophizes.catatricrotismQuality of being catatricrotic.catecheticallyIn a catechetical manner; by catechesiscatecholaminesplural of catecholaminecatecholaminicRelating to, or caused by catecholaminescatecholborane(organic chemistry) An organoboron compound derived from catechol and a borane, useful in organic synthesis.catechumenicalAlternative form of catechumenal (“of or pertaining to catechumens”).catechumenshipThe state or condition of a catechumen.categorisation(British spelling) Alternative form of categorization.categorizationA group of things arranged by category.caterpillarize(mathematics, transitive) To visualize (a tree) as a group of subtrees.cathecholamineMisspelling of catecholamine.cathedralesqueResembling or characteristic of a cathedral.catheterizableAble to be fitted with a cathetercathodochromicExhibiting cathodochromism.catholicalnesscatholicnesscatoptromanticRelating to catoptromancy.catoptrophobiaThe fear of mirrors.caudocraniallyIn a caudocranial manner.caudofemoralisA muscle present in the pelvic limb of most animals that possess a tailcaudolaterallyIn a caudolateral fashion.caudorostrallyIn a caudorostral manner or directioncaudoventrallyIn a caudoventral directioncausticizationThe process of making something caustic.caustification(inorganic chemistry) The production of caustic soda (or caustic potash) by treatment of sodium carbonate (or potassium carbonate) with quicklimecauterizationsplural of cauterizationcaveolinopathy(pathology) Any disease associated with mutated forms of caveolincavernomatosis(pathology) The presence of cavernomatacavernosometryThe measurement of blood pressure in the peniscavitationallyBy means of or in terms of cavitation.caymanostellidAny sea star of the family Caymanostellidaecefathiamidine(medicine) The antibiotic 7-[α-[(N,N'-diisopropylamidino)thio]acetylamino]cephalosporanic acidcelebratednesscelebrity; famecelebrityville(informal) The notional space inhabited by celebrities.cellobiosidase(biochemistry) An enzyme that releases cellobiose from one end of the cellulose molecule by hydrolysiscellotetraosyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A univalent radical derived from cellotetraosecellulifugallyIn a cellulifugal manner.cellulipetallyIn a cellulipetal manner.cellulotrophicThat digests cellulosecelonavigationnavigation by means of the heavenly bodiescementoblasticRelating to cementoblasts.cementogenesis(anatomy, dentistry) The process of the development of cementum.cementogeneticRelating to cementogenesis.cenesthopathic(psychiatry) Of, relating to, or characterised by cenesthopathy.censoriousnessThe state of being censorious.censurablenessThe state or condition of being censurable; blameworthiness.centauromachiaAlternative form of centauromachy.centenarianismThe state of being at least 100 years of age.centerlessnessThe state or condition of being centerless; lack of a center.centillionaire(hyperbolic) Somebody whose wealth is greater than one centillion (10³⁰³) units of the local currency; an extremely rich person.centipedegrassAlternative spelling of centipede grass.centralisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of centralization.centralizationThe act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a wholecentralodistalRelating to, or connecting the medial centrale and the distaliacentraparietalMisspelling of centroparietal.centrelessnessAlternative spelling of centerlessness.centrifugaliseAlternative form of centrifugalize.centrifugalism(politics) The advocacy of a centrifugal state.centrifugalizeSynonym of centrifugate.centrifugationThe process in which mixtures are separated using the centripetal force generated by spinning in a centrifuge.centrifugeableAlternative form of centrifugable.centriogenesis(biology) Generation and development of the centriolecentripetalismThe advocacy of a centripetal state.centristicallyIn a centristic mannercentroanterior(anatomy) central and anteriorcentrodorsallyIn a centrodorsal manner.centrolecithal(biology) Having the yolk placed in the centre of the cytoplasm of the ovumcentrolinearlyIn a centrolinear manner or directioncentromerelikeLike or resembling a centromerecentroparietal(anatomy) In or from the centre of a parietal region.centrospermous(botany) Relating to plants of the order Centrospermae.centrosymmetry(mathematics) The property of having a centre of symmetry.centrotemporal(anatomy) Relating to the central and temporal regions of the head (during electroencephalography), or the intersection of the two.centuplicationmultiplication by one hundredcephalaspideanAny sea slug of the order Cephalaspidea.cephalhematomaAlternative form of cephalohematoma.cephalizationsplural of cephalizationcephalochromin(organic chemistry) The antibacterial chromenone dimer 5,6,8-trihydroxy-2-methyl-9-(5,6,8-trihydroxy-2-methyl-4-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[g]chromen-9-yl)-2,3-dihydrobenzo[g]chromen-4-onecephalodactyly(pathology) malformation of the head and the digitscephalogenesisThe formation of the head (in the developing embryo)cephalographicRelating to cephalographycephalomannine(organic chemistry) a taxol derivative, isolated from the Japanese yew Taxus cuspidatacephalometricsThe measurement and analysis of the craniofacial area, especially as an aid to dental or orthodontic procedures.cephaloplastinA form of cephalin isolated from rabbit braincephalosomatic(anatomy) Relating to the head and the rest of the bodycephalosporineAlternative form of cephalosporin.cephalosporinsplural of cephalosporincephalothricidAny nemertian of the family CephalothricidaecephalotrophicPertaining to cephalotrophy.cephalotropismA tendency to move or orient towards the head; the condition of being cephalotropic.ceractinomorph(zoology) Any member of the subclass Ceractinomorpha of sponges.ceramometallicConsisting of ceramic and metal; of or relating to cermet.cercopithecineAny member of the taxonomic subfamily Cercopithecinae: various Old World baboons, monkeys and macaques.cercopithecoid(zoology) Any species of the superfamily Cercopithecoidea (the Old World monkeys).cercosporamideAn antifungal phytotoxin present in fungi of genus Cercospora.cercosporiosisA plant disease due to infection by fungi of genus Cercosporacerebellectomy(surgery) Removal of all or part of the cerebellum.cerebellifugal(anatomy) Directed towards the cerebellum.cerebellipetal(anatomy) Directed away from the cerebellum.cerebellofugal(anatomy) That project outwards from the cerebellumcerebrocardiacRelating to the brain and heart.cerebrocranial(anatomy) Relating to the cerebrum and the craniumcerebrocuprein(biochemistry) Synonym of erythrocuprein.cerebromalacia(medicine) Abnormal softening of cerebral parenchymal tissue, often secondary to an ischaemic event.cerebropleural(anatomy) Both cerebral and pleural.cerebroprotein(biochemistry) The protein content of brain tissuecerebroretinal(anatomy) Relating to the cerebrum and the retinacerebrosidosis(pathology) lipidosis involving cerebrosidesceremonialistsplural of ceremonialistceremonialnessThe state or quality of being ceremonial.cerruloplasminMisspelling of ceruloplasmin.certifiabilityThe quality of being certifiable.certificationsplural of certificationcertobranchialMisspelling of ceratobranchial.certonardosideA particular steroid glycoside.certworthiness(law) The quality of being worthy of being granted a writ of certiorari.ceruloplasminsplural of ceruloplasmincervicicardiac(anatomy) Relating to the neck and the heart.cervicobasilarRelating to the neck and the base of the skull.cervicocapitalRelating to the cervix and capitulum.cervicocardiac(anatomy) Relating to the neck and the heart.cervicocranial(anatomy) Relating to the neck and the craniumcervicofascialMisspelling of cervicofacial.cervicographicRelating to cervicography or a cervicographcervicohumeralRelating to the neck and the shoulder.cervicoisthmic(anatomy) Relating to a cervix and an isthmuscervicolingual(anatomy) Relating to the lingual region of the neck of a toothcervicouterineOf or located at the cervix of the uterus.cervicovaginal(biology) Pertaining to the cervix and vagina.cervicovesical(anatomy) Pertaining to the cervix and the bladdercesplumtantite(mineralogy) A tetragonal colorless mineral containing antimony, calcium, cesium, lead, niobium, oxygen, sodium, tantalum, and tin.cesstibtantite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing antimony, cesium, fluorine, hydrogen, niobium, oxygen, sodium, and tantalum.cetaceamorphanAny animal that has the form of a cetacean.cetartiodactyl(zoology) Any of a large group of animals, of the clade Cetartiodactyla, including the whales and even-toed ungulates.cetferungulateAny animal that is a cetacean or a ferungulatechaetoglobosinAny of a class of cytochalasan anticancer compounds formed by some fungichaetomiaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Chaetomiaceae.chairwomanshipThe office or term of chairwoman.chalcographistSynonym of chalcographer.chalcophyllite(mineralogy) A rare secondary copper arsenate mineral occurring in the oxidized zones of some arsenic-bearing copper deposits.chalcosiderite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.chalcothallite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing antimony, copper, iron, sulfur, and thallium.chalicotheriid(zoology) Any mammal in the family Chalicotheriidae.challacolloite(mineralogy) A rare monoclinic halide mineral with the chemical formula KPb₂Cl₅ that occurs as white encrustations on lava.chalypsographysteel-engravingchambermaidingThe work of a chambermaid.chamissonolide(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone found in Arnica chamissonis.chancelessnessAbsence of chance or a chance.chancellorshipThe status of being a chancellor.chandelierlikeResembling or characteristic of a chandelier.changeablenessthe condition of being changeablechangelessnessThe state or quality of being changeless.channelisationAlternative spelling of channelization.channelizationThe straightening and widening of a stream or river.channelopathicRelating to channelopathy.chaperonopathy(pathology) Any disease associated with a faulty chaperone (protein).chapparvovirusmurine chapparvovirus or similar parvoviruses.chaptalizationThe addition of sugar to grape juice in the fermentation of wine. Usually done if the grapes are thought to lack enough natural sugars for the desired alcohol content.characterfullyIn a characterful way.characterisingpresent participle and gerund of characterisecharacterismusThe rhetorical enargia used to describe a person.characteristicBeing a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.characterizingpresent participle and gerund of characterizecharacterology(psychology) The study or attempted deduction of character in individuals.charactonymous(literature) Of, or relating to, a charactonym (a fitting name of a character).chargeablenessThe state or quality of being chargeable.chargelessness(physics) Lack of charge.charioteershipThe role or status of a charioteer.charitableness(uncountable) The quality of being charitable.charmoniumlike(physics) Having properties similar to those of charmoniumchasmaconitineAn antileishmanial diterpenoid alkaloid present in aconiteschasmataspidid(zoology) Any of the Chasmataspidida, an extinct group of chelicerate arthropods.chasmoendolithAny endolith that inhabits a cleft (chasm) in a rockchateaubriandsplural of chateaubriandchattelizationThe process of chattelizing.checkpointlessWithout a checkpoint, without checkpoints.cheerleaderishResembling or characteristic of a cheerleader.cheeselessnessAbsence of cheese.cheesemongressAlternative form of cheesemongeress.cheilodactylid(zoology) Any fish in the family Cheilodactylidae, the morwongs.cheilostomatalRelating to bryozoans of the order Cheilostomatacheilostomatan(zoology) Any member of the Cheilostomatida order of bryozoans.cheiranthosideA particular steroid glycoside.cheiropterygiaplural of cheiropterygiumchelyabinskite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic white mineral containing calcium, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.chemicogenomicAlternative form of chemogenomic.chemicotherapychemical therapy; chemotherapycheminformaticRelating to cheminformatics.chemiproteomicMisspelling of chemoproteomic.chemiresistiveCharacteristic of, or based on a chemiresistorchemisorptionsplural of chemisorptionchemoantiviralRelating to antiviral chemotherapychemoattractorSynonym of chemoattractant.chemoautotroph(biology) a simple microorganism, such as a prokaryote (bacteria and Archaea), that derives its energy from chemical processes rather than photosynthesischemoavoidanceavoidance of a chemical stimulant, typically by means of chemotaxischemocatalysischemical (rather than biological or physical) catalysischemocatalyticRelating to, or by means of chemocatalysischemocompetent(biotechnology) optimized for the introduction of DNA by treating with a salt solutionchemodenervateTo chemically denervatechemodetection(biology) detection of an organism (typically a host or parasite) by identification of a characteristic chemical compoundchemodiversity(chemistry) chemical diversity, especially of natural productschemodosimeter(chemistry) A form of dosimeter that measures exposure to chemical hazardschemodynamicalOf or pertaining to chemodynamicschemoecologist(ecology) An ecologist whose speciality is chemoecologychemoenzymatic(organic chemistry) Describing the use of enzymes to aid the synthesis or analysis of organic compoundschemoexpulsion(biology) expulsion from a cell by chemotaxischemomechanics(physical chemistry) An area of the physical chemistry of polymers concerned with the reversible conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy.chemometricianA scientist or statistician who specialises in chemometrics.chemomigrationmigration (typically of cells) in a chemical gradientchemoperfusateThe material used during chemoperfusionchemoperfusion(surgery) The introduction of a warmed solution of (typically anticancer) drugs into the abdominal cavity (for an hour or so)chemoprotectorAny material that provides chemoprotectionchemoproteomicRelating to chemoproteomicschemoradiation(medicine) a combination of chemotherapy and radiationchemoreceptionthe physiological sensory response of a sense organ to a chemical stimuluschemoreceptive(of a sense organ) able to respond to a chemical stimuluschemoreceptorsplural of chemoreceptorchemoreductionchemotherapy used to reduce the size of a tumour before radiation treatment or surgerychemorepellantAlternative form of chemorepellent.chemorepellent(biochemistry) Any substance that produces negative chemotaxischemorepulsantA substance inducing negative chemotaxis in motile cells.chemorepulsion(biochemistry) The action of a chemorepulsant; negative chemotaxischemorepulsiveThat functions as a chemorepulsantchemoresistant(biochemistry) Describing resistance of a cell to the actions of a chemical compoundchemosaturated(medicine) Treated by chemosaturationchemoselection(chemistry) The selection of a reagent etc. on the basis of chemoselectivitychemoselectiveOf, pertaining to, or promoting chemoselectivitychemosensation(neurology) The sensing of chemical stimulichemosensillarOf or relating to a chemosensillum.chemosensillum(zoology) A chemosensitive sensillum.chemosensitiveThat is sensitive to changes in its chemical environmentchemosensitizeTo sensitize chemicallychemosensorilyIn a chemosensory mannerchemosignaling(biology) Signaling with pheromones.chemostability(chemistry) chemical stabilitychemosterilant(chemistry, agriculture) A chemical that controls pests by preventing reproduction, thereby causing the population to collapse.chemosterilizeTo chemically sterilizechemostimulant(biochemistry) A chemical stimulantchemosymbiosis(ecology) A form of symbiosis in which a bacterium provides chemically-derived energy and nutrients, often via the oxidation of hydrogen sulfide, to a higher organismchemosymbioticThat utilizes chemosymbiosis.chemosynthesisthe production of carbohydrates and other compounds from simple compounds such as carbon dioxide, using the oxidation of chemical nutrients as a source of energy rather than sunlight; it is limited to certain bacteria and fungichemosyntheticUsing or relating to chemosynthesis.chemotacticityThe condition of being chemotacticchemotaxonomicOf or pertaining to chemotaxonomychemotherapiesplural of chemotherapychemotherapistOne who administers chemotherapy.chemotopicallyIn a chemotopic mannerchemotransport(physiology) The transport of chemical species through an organismchemotypicallyIn a chemotypic mannercherrycolouredAlternative form of cherrycolored.chertification(mineralogy) Conversion into chert.cheshirisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of cheshirization.cheshirization(phonology, rare) Synonym of transphonologization (“a type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature”).chessboardlikeResembling or characteristic of a chessboard.chiastoneurousExhibiting or relating to chiastoneury.chickenability(marketing) The quality of convenience and wide palatability in a consumer food product.chickenheartedAlternative spelling of chicken-hearted.chickenization(business) The process of chickenizing, making into a vertically and horizontally integrated industry.chickification(slang, derogatory) girlificationchieftainshipsplural of chieftainshipchildificationThe process of making childish.childishnessesplural of childishnesschilostomatous(zoology) Of or pertaining to the Chilostoma, a genus of land snails.chimeragenesis(biology, genetics) The genesis and development of chimeraschimneybreastsplural of chimneybreastchimneysweeperAlternative form of chimney sweeper.chimpanzeelikeResembling or characteristic of a chimpanzee.chincherincheeA South African perennial plant (Ornithogalum thyrsoides).chinchillalikeResembling or characteristic of a chinchilla.chiniquodontid(zoology) Any extinct cynodont therapsid in the family Chiniquodontidae.chinomethionatA particular fungicide.chionelasmatidAny barnacle of the family ChionelasmatidaechirographicalchirographicchirologicallyIn terms of, or by means of, chirology.chiropterologyThe scientific study of bats.chiroptophobiafear of bats (the flying mammals)chitobiosidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a chitobiosidechitosanolytic(biochemistry) That hydrolyzes chitosanschivalrousnessThe state of being chivalrous.chlamydiacidalThat kills chlamydiaschlamydiaphageA phage of a chlamydia microorganismchlamydodontidAny ciliate of the order Chlamydodontidachlamydosporesplural of chlamydosporechlamydosporolA mycotoxin produced by Fusarium chlamydosporumchloracetamideAlternative form of chloroacetamide.chloragogenous(biology) Relating to or composed of chloragogen cells.chloralhydrateAlternative form of chloral hydrate.chloralizationThe process of chloralizing.chloraluminite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, chlorine, hydrogen, and oxygen.chloraminatingThat generates chloramineschloraminationThe treatment of drinking water with chloraminechlorastrolite(mineralogy) A green or bluish variety of pumpellyite.chlorbartonite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal yellowish brown mineral containing chlorine, copper, iron, potassium, and sulfur.chlorcyclizine(pharmacology) A particular antihistamine drug derived from piperazine.chlorellaceousBelonging to the family Chlorellaceae of green algae.chlorethoxyfosA particular organophosphate insecticide.chlorfluazuronA particular benzoylurea insecticide.chlorimetricalAlternative form of chlorimetric.chloriniferous(rare, chemistry) containing, or yielding chlorinechloritization(geology) The metamorphic conversion of pyroxene or amphibole minerals into members of the chlorite groupchlornaphazineA derivative of 2-naphthylamine, developed for the treatment of polycythemia and Hodgkin's disease but discontinued because of its carcinogenic properties.chloroargyrite(rare) Alternative form of chlorargyrite.chloroaromatic(organic chemistry) Describing any chloro derivative of an aromatic compound.chlorobenzoate(organic chemistry) Any chloro-derivative of a benzoate; a salt or ester of chlorobenzoic acidchlorobiphenyl(organic chemistry) Any chlorinated derivative of biphenylchlorocatechol(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric chloro derivatives of catechol that are metabolites of chlorobenzenechlorochromate(inorganic chemistry) The univalent anion CrClO₃⁻, or any salt containing this anionchlorocyperoidA yellow form of sedgechloroethylene(organic chemistry) The unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbon vinyl chloride or any similar compoundchlorohexidineAlternative form of chlorhexidine.chloroindazole(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of an indazole, but especially 3-chloroindazolechloroleukemiaSynonym of chloroma.chloroleukemicOf or relating to chloroleukemia.chloromalosideA particular steroid glycoside.chloromelaniteA dark green to black variety of the mineral jadeite.chlorometalate(inorganic chemistry) Any metal oxyanion that also contains one or more chlorine atoms; a salt containing such an ionchloromuconate(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of a muconatechloronaphthol(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of naphtholchlorophenicalMisspelling of chloramphenicol.chlorophetanolAn antifungal drug, 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)ethanol.chlorophyllase(biochemistry) The main enzyme in chlorophyll metabolism; the catalyst for the hydrolysis of chlorophyll to produce chlorophyllide and phytol.chlorophyllide(biochemistry) Any water-soluble breakdown product of chlorophyll formed by hydrolysis or enzyme actionchlorophyllite(mineralogy) A green form of cordieritechlorophylloseRelating to, or containing, chlorophyll.chlorophyllous(botany) having chlorophyll and, hence, able to engage in photosynthesischloroplatinic(inorganic chemistry) Of or pertaining to chloroplatinic acid or its derivatives.chloroprocaine(pharmacology) A local anesthetic (trademark Nesacaine) that constricts the blood vessels, given by injection during surgical procedures and childbirth.chloropropanol(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of a propanol, especially 3-chloro-1-propanolchloropyramineA particular first-generation antihistamine drug.chloropyrazine(organic chemistry) Any chlorinated derivative of a pyrazinechloropyridine(organic chemistry) Any chlorinated derivative of a pyridine.chlorosiloxane(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of a siloxanechlorospermous(archaic) Having green seeds or spores.chlorostannate(inorganic chemistry) The divalent anion SnCl₆⁻²; any salt containing this anion, especially such an ionic liquid.chlorosulfonic(inorganic chemistry) Of or pertaining to chlorosulfonic acid or its derivativeschlorosulfonyl(inorganic chemistry) The univalent radical Cl-SO₂-chlorosulfuric(inorganic chemistry) Of or pertaining to chlorosulfuric acid or its derivativeschlorothalonilA broad-spectrum nonsystemic fungicide.chlorothiazide(medicine) A thiazide diuretic used in the treatment of hypertension and other conditionschlorothionite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal light blue mineral with the chemical formula K₂Cu(SO₄)Cl₂.chlorotriazine(organic chemistry) Any chloro-derivative of a triazine, several of which are dyestuffschlorotyrosine(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of tyrosine, but especially 3-chlorotyrosine that mediates the action of myeloperoxidasechlorphenamineThe antihistamine drug 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-pyridin-2-yl-propan-1-aminechlorprenalineMisspelling of clorprenaline.chlorproguanilAn antimalarial drug.chlorpromazine(pharmacology) A synthetic antipsychotic drug, with the chemical formula C₁₇H₁₉ClN₂S.chlorpropamide(medicine) A sulfonylurea antidiabetic drugchlorquinaldolAn antimicrobial compound.chlorsulphuronAlternative form of chlorsulfuron.chlorthalidoneAlternative form of chlortalidone.choanoskeletonThe calcareous structure, in sponges, that supports the choanosomechocolatoholic(informal, rare) Synonym of chocoholic.chocolatophile(informal) A lover of chocolate.choicelessnessAbsence of choice.cholangioblast(oncology) a blastoma composed of cholangiocytescholangiocyticRelating to or composed of cholangiocytes.cholangiogramsplural of cholangiogramcholangiolitic(pathology) Relating to, or characterised by cholangiolitischolangiolitis(pathology) inflammation of the cholangiolescholangiopathy(pathology) Any disease of the bile ductscholangioscopyendoscopy of the bile ductscholangiostomy(surgery) The formation of a fistula into a bile ductcholecystogramA radiograph of the gallbladdercholecystotomy(surgery) Synonym of cholecystostomy.choledochocele(medicine) Cystic dilatation in the intramural portion of the distal common bile duct.choledochogram(medicine) A radiograph of the common bile duct.choledochotomy(surgery) incision into the common bile ductcholelithiasis(medicine) Gallstones: gallstone disease.cholelithotomy(surgery) Removal of a gallstonecholestadienol(organic chemistry) Any sterol derived from cholestadienecholesteraemia(pathology) The presence of (excessive) cholesterol in the bloodcholesteraemic(pathology) Relating to cholesteraemiacholesterylateTo undergo cholesterylationcholestyramine(pharmacology) The United States Adopted Name of colestyramine.cholinesterase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters (acetylcholine or butyrylcholine).cholinoceptive(biochemistry, of a site on an effector organ) That is acted upon by cholinergic transmitterscholinomimeticResembling acetylcholine or simulating its physiological action.choloylglycine(biochemistry) A chemical compound of cholane and glycine.choloyltaurine(biochemistry) (usually N-choloyltaurine) taurocholic acid.chondracanthid(zoology) Any copepod in the family Chondracanthidae.chondrichthianAny fish of the class ChondrichthyeschondrichthyanAny of the cartilaginous fish, of the class Chondrichthyes, including sharks, ghost sharks, rays, skates, etcchondrichthyesplural of chondrichthyechondroadherin(biochemistry) A cartilage matrix protein that mediates adhesion of chondrocyteschondroblasticRelating to chondroblasts.chondrochlorenAny of a class of antibiotic isolated from a myxobacterium of the genus ChondromyceschondroclasticRelating to chondroclastschondrocranialOf or relating to the chondrocranium.chondrocranium(anatomy) The developing skull, composed of cartilage, of an embryo before ossificationchondrofibroma(pathology) A cartilaginous fibromachondrogenesis(biology) The formation and development of cartilage.chondrogeneticRelating to chondrogenesis.chondroglossus(anatomy) A muscle that arises from the medial side and base of the lesser cornu and contiguous portion of the body of the hyoid bone, and passes directly upward to blend with the intrinsic muscular fibers of the tongue, between the hyoglossus and genioglossus.chondroitinase(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans.chondromalaciaA painful condition caused by irritation of cartilage, often in the undersurface of the kneecap.chondromatosis(pathology) The formation of multiple chondromaschondromodulin(biochemistry) A form of glycosylated transmembrane protein that promotes chondrocyte growth and inhibits angiogenesischondroosseous(anatomy) Relating to or composed of cartilage and bone.chondroplasticRelating to chondroplasty.chondroprotectTo provide chondroprotectionchondroprotein(biochemistry) Any glycoprotein found in cartilagechondrosarcoma(oncology) A type of bone cancer, a cartilage-based tumour.chondrosternal(anatomy) Relating to the costal cartilage and the sternumchondrotrophicRelating to the development and growth of cartilagechondroxiphoid(anatomy) Relating to the cartilage of the xiphoid processchondrychthianMisspelling of chondrichthian.choramphenicolMisspelling of chloramphenicol.chordamesoderm(anatomy) The axial mesoderm, which lies along the central axis under the neural tube and gives rise to the notochord.chordariaceousOf or relating to the family Chordariaceae of brown algae.chordeumatidanAny millipede of the order ChordeumatidachordopoxvirusAny virus of the subfamily Chordopoxvirinae.choreoatheosisMisspelling of choreoathetosis.choreoathetoid(medicine) Resembling or characteristic of choreoathetosis.choreographersplural of choreographerchoreographics(rare) choreographychoreographiesplural of choreographychoreographistA choreographer.chorioalantoidMisspelling of chorioallantoic.chorioamnionic(anatomy) Relating to the chorion and the amnionchorioamnioticRelating to, or connecting the chorion and the amnion (or their membranes)chorioangiosis(pathology) An abnormal increase in the number of blood vessels in the placentachorioblastomachorioepitheliomachoriocentesisA less common name of the procedure that involves the sampling of cells from the chorion in order to detect birth defects; CVSchoriodecidualRelating to the choriodecidua.choristomatousOf or relating to a choristoma.chorochromatic(cartography, of a map) Having regions of different colours that indicate the distribution of some resource or characteristic.chorographical(archaic) Pertaining to chorography; provincial.choroideraemiaAlternative form of choroideremia.chorologicallyIn terms of, or by means of, chorology.chrematisticalSynonym of chrematistic.chrematophobiaThe fear of money, spending money, or having too much or not enough money.christianisticAlternative letter-case form of Christianistic.chrolactomycinAny of a particular class of antitumor antibioticchromaesthesiaAlternative form of chromesthesia.chromafenozide(organic chemistry) A pesticide N'-tert-butyl-N'-(3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)-5-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-6-carbohydrazidechromalveolate(biology) A grouping of eukaryotes, of the taxon Chromalveolata, comprising the Chromista and the alveolates.chromaticitiesplural of chromaticitychromatogenousProducing colour, or colour change.chromatographsplural of chromatographchromatography(analytical chemistry) Any of various techniques for the qualitative or quantitative separation of the components of mixtures of compounds; all characterized by the use of a mobile phase (gas or liquid) moving relative to a stationary phase (liquid or solid) – the differences between the rates of migration of the compounds between the two phases affect the separation.chromatometricRelating to chromatometrychromatophilia(cytology) The property of a cell that readily stains with an appropriate dyechromatophilic(cytology) Being readily stainedchromatophobia(cytology) resistance to stainingchromatophoralRelating to a chromatophorechromatophoresplural of chromatophorechromatophoricRelating to a chromatophore.chromatosphereA chromosphere.chromodynamics(physics) The study of the relationship between those quarks that possess the quantum property of color, and exchange gluons; more fully quantum chromodynamics.chromoelectric(physics, in quantum chromodynamics) Describing the field generated by gluonschromogenicityThe quality of being chromogenic.chromoisomericRelating to chromoisomers; that displays chromoisomerismchromomagnetic(physics, in quantum chromodynamics) Describing the field generated by gluons of the dual gauge groupchromoproteinsplural of chromoproteinchromosomology(cytology) The study of chromosomeschromothripsis(genetics, pathology) A multiple of chromosomal rearrangements that is associated with some cancers.chromothripticRelating to chromothripsischromotrichialRelating to chromotrichiachronicizationThe prolongation of a pain or other medical conditionchronification(pathology) A transition from acute to chronic particularly when referring to pain or headache conditionschroniosuchianAn extinct tetrapod of the order Chroniosuchia.chronisticallyIn a chronistic way or manner.chronobiologicOf or pertaining to chronobiologychronocentrismThe perception that a particular time period is uniquely important or impactful.chronoclinallyIn a chronoclinal mannerchronocultural(archaeology) Relating to the chronology of ancient cultureschronogeometry(physics, mathematics) A form of relativistic geometry in which time is considered as a form of spatial coordinatechronohygienicRelating to chronohygiene.chronoinfusion(medicine) infusion as part of chronotherapychronoisothermA temporal isothermchronologicity(rare, nonstandard) The state of being in a chronological order.chronomedicineThe subdiscipline of medicine as it relates to chronobiology and biological clocks.chronometricalSynonym of chronometric.chronosequence(geology) A sequence of different soils or biomass formed at different timeschronosystemicRelating to chronosystems.chronotoxicityThe condition of being chronotoxicchronotypologyThe characterization and analysis of chronotypeschronourbanismAn approach to the design of urban space that attempts to minimize travel times.chrysandroside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of glycosides found in the roots of Gordonia chrysandra.chrysanthemate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of chrysanthemic acidchrysanthemoidAny plant of the genus Chrysanthemoideschrysanthemoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from chrysanthemic acid by loss of the hydroxy groupchrysanthemumsplural of chrysanthemumchrysanthenone(organic chemistry) The terpenone 2,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-6-onechrysanthosideA particular steroid glycoside.chrysochlorousOf a golden yellow / green colourchrysomelidialRelating to the chrysomelidschrysomonadineAlternative form of chrysomonad.chrysopeleiineAny ditrysian moth of the cosmopterigid subfamily Chrysopeleiinae.chrysophaentinAny of a group of antibacterial bisdiarylbutene macrocycles present in the alga Chrysophaeumchrysostomatic(rare, literary) Eloquent.chunkificationThe process of chunkifying; division into chunks.churchlessnessAbsence of churches.churchsteeplesAlternative form of church steeples.churchwardenlyHaving the manner of a churchwarden.chutnificationThe adoption of Indian elements into the English language or culture.chytridiaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Chytridiaceae.ciclobendazoleAn anthelmintic.ciguateratoxinAny of several toxins found in some carnivorous fish that have been contaminated by the alga Gambierdiscus toxicus.ciliochoroidalRelating to the cilium (eyelash) and the choroidcinchonidinium(organic chemistry) A univalent radical derived from a cinchonidinecinchonisationAlternative form of cinchonization.cinchonizationThe process of cinchonizing.cinctoblastulaA wrinkled, flagellated larva that is the result of cell division of a homoscleromorphcinefluorogramA fluorogram produced by cinefluorographycinematisationAdaptation for the cinema.cinematizationAlternative form of cinematisation.cinematographyThe art, process, or job of filming movies.cinemicrograph(historical) A film recording made through a microscopecinenchymatousOf or relating to cinenchyma.cineradiographFootage produced by means of cineradiography.cingulofrontal(anatomy) cingulate and frontalcinnamaldehyde(organic chemistry) The aromatic aldehyde C₆H₅-CH=CH-CHO that is responsible for the aroma of cinnamon; any derivative of this compoundcinquecentistsplural of cinquecentist. (alternative letter-case form of Cinquecentists.)circuitousnessThe state of being circuitous.circularizableCapable of being circularized.circulationaryRelating to circulation.circulationism(economics, art) An emphasis on circulating goods as opposed to producing them.circulationistA proponent of circulationism.circulatorious(obsolete, nonce word) Travelling from house to house or from town to town; itinerant.circumadjacentLying immediately aroundcircumambienceThe condition of being circumambient.circumambiencyThe condition of being circumambientcircumambulate(transitive) To walk around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose.circumantennalThat surrounds an antenna.circumbendibus(often humorous) indirect or roundaboutcircumboreallyIn a circumboreal mannercircumcallosal(anatomy) Surrounding the corpus callosumcircumcellionsplural of circumcellioncircumcellular(biology) Around a cell.circumcerebral(anatomy) Around the cerebrum.circumcisionalRelating to circumcision.circumcolumnarSurrounding a column.circumcoronene(organic chemistry) An aromatic hexagonal flat sheet molecule composed of fused benzene rings, 3 benzene rings to a side, 19 rings to a sheet. An outer ring of 12 fused benzene rings surrounds the core coronene. Circumcoronene has the molecular formula C₅₄H₁₈circumcrescent(botany) That grows around somethingcircumdiameterA number representing the diameter of a circumscribed circle or other sphere.circumferencesplural of circumferencecircumferentor(surveying) An instrument used to measure horizontal angles, consisting of a brass circle and an index, all of one piece.circumfixationThe morphological phenomenon of circumfixing.circumflectionAlternative form of circumflexion.circumforanean(obsolete) Wandering from market to market; vagabond, itinerant.circumgalactic(astronomy) Surrounding a galaxycircumgloballyIn a circumglobal manner.circumgyrationrotation, revolutioncircumgyratory(archaic) Moving in a circle; turning round.circumjacentlyIn a circumjacent manner.circumlittoralAround, or bordering the shore.circumlocution(uncountable) A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus:circumlocutiveEmploying circumlocution; circumlocutionary.circumlocutoryCharacterised by circumlocution; overly wordycircumlocutouscircumlocutorycircummarginalSurrounding a margincircummeridian(astronomy) About or around the meridian.circummultiple(astronomy) That surrounds a multiple starcircumnavigate(transitive) To travel completely around somewhere or something, especially by sail.circumnutation(botany) The successive bowing or bending in different directions of the growing tip of the stem of many plants, especially seen in climbing plants.circumnutatorycircumnutating; performing or relating to circumnutationcircumpolarityThe condition of being circumpolarcircumposition(linguistics) A pair of adpositions that occur on either side of the complementcircumpubertalAround the time of puberty.circumrotationrotation or revolution around an axiscircumrotatoryTurning, rolling, or whirling round.circumscissile(botany) Describing any seed-vessel that splits along a circumference, with the upper part coming off as a lid.circumscribingpresent participle and gerund of circumscribecircumscriptlyIn a circumscript manner.circumspectionAttention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.circumspectiveLooking around in all directions; cautious or watchful of danger.circumstantialPertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.circumtropical(distributed) throughout the tropicscircumundulateTo flow around as waves or undulationscircumvascular(anatomy) perivascularcircumventableCapable of being circumvented.circumvolationThe act of flying round.circumvolutionThe act of revolution, rotation or gyration around an axis.circumvolutoryExhibiting or relating to circumvolution.circumzenithalAround the zenith.cisinteractioninteraction between molecules on the same cell surfacecismasculinityThe state or quality of being cismasculine.cisnormativity(LGBTQ, neologism) The assumption that all human beings are cisgender, i.e. have a gender identity which matches their biological sex.cissupremacist(LGBTQ, neologism) Exhibiting or relating to cissupremacy.cistanbuloside(organic chemistry) A phenylethanoid glycoside present in the plant Cistanche deserticolacisternographyradiography of the basal cisterns of the braincitizenizationThe process, or the result of citizenizingcitranaxanthin(organic chemistry) A synthetic monocyclic xanthophyll pigment, 5',6'-dihydro-5'-apo-18'-nor-beta-caroten-6'-one.citriculturistOne who cultivates citrus fruits.citrostadienol(organic chemistry) A sterol α₁-sitosterol found in vegetable oilcitrullinaemiaAlternative form of citrullinemia.citrullination(biochemistry) The posttranslational modification of the amino acid arginine in a protein into the amino acid citrulline.civilisationalNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of civilizational.civilizabilityThe quality or degree of being able to become civilized.civilizationalPertaining to or arising from civilizationcladophoraleanRelating to green algae of the order CladophoralescladoselachianAny of the genus †Cladoselache of extinct cartilaginous fish.cladosporiosischromoblastomycosisclairaudiencesplural of clairaudienceclairaudientlyIn a clairaudient way; by means of clairaudience.claircognizantExhibiting or relating to claircognizance.clairolfactionThe ability to acquire psychic knowledge or information using ones sense of smellclairsentienceThe psychic ability for a person to acquire knowledge by means of feeling.clamourousnessRare spelling of clamorousness.clangorousnessThe quality of being clangorous.clapperdudgeon(UK dialectal, archaic) A beggar who would apply blood or sores to his body in order to gain attention and attract more alms.clarifiabilityAbility to be made clear.clarificationsplural of clarificationclaringbullite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.clarithromycin(pharmacology) A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic C₃₈H₆₉NO₁₃ (trademarks Biaxin, Klaricid) used especially in the treatment of various mild to moderate bacterial infections.clarythromicinMisspelling of clarithromycin.clarythromycinMisspelling of clarithromycin.classicizationThe process or result of classicizing.classificationThe act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.classificatoryServing to classify.clastogenicity(genetics) The condition of being clastogenicclathrochelate(chemistry) A chelate in which the metal atom is surrounded by, and coordinated to, a single ligandclausification(logic) The process of converting logic statements into standard clauses.claustrophiliaThe love of, or arousal from, enclosed, tight places.claustrophilicOf or relating to claustrophilia.claustrophobiaThe abnormal fear of closed, tight places.claustrophobic(psychology) Suffering from claustrophobia; being scared of being enclosed in a confined space.clavicitheriumAlternative spelling of clavicytherium.clavicytherium(music) A harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player.clearinghousesplural of clearinghouseclearsightedlyIn a clearsighted manner, with awareness or good vision.cleistocarpous(botany) Relating to, or bearing a cleistocarpcleistopholineThe apoptogenic quinone 4-methylbenzo[g]quinoline-5,10-dione present in an EnicosanthellumcleistothecialOf or pertaining to a cleistotheciumcleistothecium(botany) A closed ascocarp, in some fungi, from which spores are released following decay or disintegrationcleithrophobiafear of being trappedcleptoparasiteAlternative spelling of kleptoparasite.clevelandellid(biology) Any ciliate of the order Clevelandellidaclickbaitiness(informal) Synonym of clickbaitness.climacoceratid(zoology) Any extinct mammal in the family Climacoceratidae, which were deer-like relatives of the giraffe.climatoecologyThe study of the interaction of climate (or weather) on ecologyclimatographerA person whose speciality is climatographyclimatographicRelating to climatography.climatologicalOf or pertaining to climatology.climatologistsplural of climatologistclimatotherapyThe relocation of a patient to a different climate so as to aid recovery from or management of a condition.clinicodynamicClinical and dynamic.clinicogenomic(genetics) Relating to clinicogenomicsclinoamphibole(mineralogy) Any monoclinic form of an amphiboleclinoatacamite(mineralogy) A basic chloride of copper, Cu₂(OH)₃Cl related to azurite.clinobisvanite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing bismuth, oxygen, and vanadium.clinoenstatite(mineralogy) A form of pyroxene, consisting of magnesium silicate, found in some meteorites.clinoptilolite(mineralogy) A natural zeolite comprising a microporous arrangement of silica and alumina tetrahedra.clinopyroxenesplural of clinopyroxenecliometricallyBy means of or in terms of cliometrics.clitorectomiesplural of clitorectomyclitoridectomy(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all or part of the clitoris; female circumcisionclobenztropine(pharmacology) A particular antihistamine drug.clonogenicallyIn a clonogenic mannerclonotypicallyIn a clonotypic mannercloprothiazoleAn antifungal drug.closedmindedlyAlternative form of close-mindedly.clothesbasketsplural of clothesbasketclothespressesplural of clothespresscloudification(computing) The conversion and/or migration of data and application programs in order to make use of cloud computing.clubfootednessThe condition of being clubfooted.clupeocephalanAny teleost of the taxon ClupeocephalaclusterabilityA tendency to form into clusters.clusterboorachAlternative spelling of clusterbùrach.clusterbourachAlternative spelling of clusterbùrach.clustercentriccentred on a clusterclusterfuckery(slang, vulgar) incompetent disorganization; chaosclusterisationAlternative spelling of clusterization.clusterizationThe formation of clusters; clusteringclustrocentric(astronomy) Pertaining to (the distance from) the centre of a galactic clustercnidariologistA zoologist who studies cnidarians.cnidosporidianAny sporozoan of the former subphylum CnidosporacoaccumulationThe accumulation of two or more materials at the same timecoadaptationalRelating to coadaptationcoadministeredadministered along with another materialcoadministrate(transitive) To administer (a drug, etc.) along with another material.coagulopathiesplural of coagulopathycoalitionology(British, Ireland, politics) (excessive) speculation around the time of a general election about possible coalition governments that might ensuecoannihilation(physics) The mutual annihilation of a pair of colliding particlescoarticulation(anatomy) The formation of a joint by the articulation of two bones.coarticulatoryRelating to coarticulationcoastguardsmanA member of a coastguard.coaugmentation(mathematics) A natural transformation from the identity functor to a certain endofunctor.cobalticyanide(inorganic chemistry) The anion Co(CN)₆³⁻; any salt containing this ion.cobaltinitrite(inorganic chemistry) The trivalent complex anion Co(NO₂)₆³⁻ (hexanitritocobaltate(III)), or any salt containing this anioncobaltocalcite(mineralogy) A form of calcite containing small amounts of cobaltcobaltoprotein(biochemistry) A metalloprotein that contains cobalt.cobelligerenceAlternative form of cobelligerency.cobelligerencyThe condition of being cobelligerentcocamidopropyl(organic chemistry) A coconut-derived fatty acid with the terminal hydroxyl group replaced by amidopropyl.cocarcinogenicBeing or relating to a cocarcinogen.coccidioidosis(pathology) coccidioidomycosiscoccidiostaticThat inhibits the growth of coccidiacoccidologicalRelating to coccidology.coccidophagousThat feeds on scales.coccobacillaryRelating to, or caused by a coccobacilluscoccobacterialOf or relating to the coccobacteria.coccobacterium(obsolete, bacteriology) One of various round variety of bacteria.coccosteomorphHaving the form of placoderms of the infraorder CoccosteinacochleographicRelating to cochleography.cochleolagenarRelating to the cochlea and the lagenacockadoodledooAlternative spelling of cock-a-doodle-doo.cockaludicrous(rare, slang, vulgar, derogatory) Ridiculously androcentric or patriarchal.cockroachicide(rare) A substance that kills cockroaches.cocladogenesis(genetics) cladogenesis that spans two or more lineagescocladogenetic(genetics) Alternative form of cocladogenic.cocolonizationSimultaneous colonization by two or more species of bacteriacocompletenessThe quality of being cocomplete.cocondensation(chemistry) Two simultaneous condensation reactions (either three or four reactants)coconformation(physical chemistry) The joint conformation of two, interacting molecules, especially that of a rotaxanecoconspiratorsplural of coconspiratorcoconstructionA joint process of constructing.coconstructiveRelating to coconstruction; jointly constructing something.cocrystallisedAlternative form of cocrystallized.cocrystallizedsimple past and past participle of cocrystallizecodenaturationdenaturation coupled with another processcodictatorshipA joint dictatorship.codifferential(mathematics) The projected differential of an extensor field.codistillationThe simultaneous distillation of two or more liquidscodistributionA distribution of two or more things at the same timecoelanaglyphic(sculpture) In the form of cavo-rilievo (“sculpture in relief within a sinking made for the purpose, so no part of it projects beyond the surrounding surface”).coelenteramide(biochemistry) An aminopyrazine that is the oxyluciferin of coelenterazinecoelenterazineA luciferin found in many aquatic organisms.coelocapitular(anatomy) Relating to the coelom and a capitulumcoelomesoblast(biology) The mesoblast of the mesotheliumcoelostomidiidAny scale insect of the family CoelostomidiidaecoelurosaurianAny dinosaur of the taxonomic group Coelurosauriacoencapsulatedsimple past and past participle of coencapsulatecoenestopathic(psychiatry) Of or relating to a localized distortion of awareness of one's own body.coenocyticallyIn a coenocytic mannercoenomegasporeA megaspore that has four nuclei formed by meiosiscoeruleospinal(anatomy) Relating to the locus coeruleus and the spinecoeruloplasminMisspelling of ceruloplasmin.coessentialityParticipation in the same essence.coetaneousnessthe state of being coetaneouscoevolutionaryOf, pertaining to, or produced by coevolution.coexchangeableAble to be exchanged with each other.cofacilitationjoint facilitation by more than one personcofasciculatedFormed into a cluster with other typescofermentationThe simultaneous fermentation of two materialscofractionatedfractionated together with one or more other componentscogitativenessThe state or quality of being cogitative.cognitologicalRelating to cognitology.cognizablenessThe quality of being cognizable.cognoscibilityThe quality of being cognoscible.cognoscitivelyIn a cognoscitive manner.cohabitationalRelating to cohabitation.coheritabilityQuality of being coheritable.cohesinopathic(pathology) Relating to a cohesinopathycohomologicity(mathematics) The condition of being cohomologicalcohyponymouslyIn a cohyponymous way.coilopoceratid(zoology) Any ammonite in the family Coilopoceratidae.coimetrophobiaThe abnormal and persistent fear of cemeteries.coimmunizationimmunization against two diseasescoimmunopurifyTo immunopurify along with another.coimplantationImplantation along with another.coincidentallyIn a coincidental manner.coincinerationAlternative form of co-incineration.coinfiltrationinfiltration along with anothercoinstantiatedsimple past and past participle of coinstantiatecointernalizedInternalized along with another.cointersection(mathematics) A family of behavioural equivalences which factors through all elements of a second specified family of behavioural equivalences and for which any morphism that factors through the second family of behavioural equivalences also factors through its elements.cointervention(medicine) Any additional procedure applied to members of either the study group or the control group in a randomized, controlled trialcointroductionsimultaneous introduction of two or more agents or organismscoinventorshipThe status of being a coinventor; having invented something jointly with another person or persons.coinvestigatorOne who takes part in a joint investigation.colecalciferol(pharmacology) The international nonproprietary name of cholecalciferol when used as a drug.coleopterology(entomology) The scientific study of beetles.coleorrhynchanAny insect of the suborder Coleorrhynchacolexification(linguistics) The linguistic pattern whereby multiple meanings can be expressed by the same word (or a pair of homonymous words).colibacillosis(pathology) disease caused by the bacterium Escherichia colicolibacilluria(medicine) The presence of Escherichia coli in the urine.colisepticemiasepticemia as a result of infection by Escherichia colicolistimethateSynonym of colistin.collaboratedlyIn a collaborated manner; collaborativelycollaborationsplural of collaborationcollaboratress(rare) A female collaborator.collagenolysisThe chemical breakdown of collagencollagenolytic(biochemistry) Able to lyse collagen (and other lysine-containing proteins).collagenopathy(pathology) Any disease or disorder that affects the collagen of connective tissuecollapsibility(uncountable) The condition of being collapsible.collapsitarianA person who desires or predicts a social or economic collapse.collapsologist(uncommon) Someone concerned with collapsology.collarlessnessAbsence of a collar.collateralisedsimple past and past participle of collateralisecollateralizedsimple past and past participle of collateralizecollateralnessThe state or quality of being collateral.collaterogenicRelating to collaterogenesiscollectabilityAlternative spelling of collectibility.collectibilityThe quality of being collectible.collectionallyPertaining to collections (sets of pitch classes)collectionitisAn obsessive desire to collect things; collectomania.collectivenessThe state or quality of being collective.collectivisticOf or pertaining to collectivism.collectivitiesplural of collectivitycollegiatenessThe quality of being collegiate.collemataceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Collemataceae.collembologistOne who studies springtails (hexapods of the subclass Collembola).colliculectomy(surgery) excision of the seminal colliculuscolliculofugalMoving out from the colliculuscollisionality(physics) the condition of being collisionalcollochemistrycolloidal chemistry.collodictyonidAny aquatic unicellular organism of the family CollodictyonidaecolloidizationThe process of colloidizing.colloquialismsplural of colloquialismcolloquialnessThe state or quality of being colloquial.colocalisationAlternative spelling of colocalization.colocalization(cytology) The state of colocalizing, occurring within the same cell or cellular region.colocolizationMisspelling of colocalization.colometricallyIn terms of, or by means of, colometry.colonisationalAlternative form of colonizational.colonizabilityAbility to be colonized.colonizationalRelating to colonizationcolonogenicityThe condition of being colonogenic.colonometricalAlternative form of colonometric.coloproctologyBranch of medicine dealing with pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus and colorectal surgery.colorationallyIn terms of coloration.colorblindnessAlternative form of color blindness.colorectostomy(surgery) anastomosis of the colon to the rectumcolorificationDated form of coloration.colorimetricalAlternative form of colourimetrical.coloristicallyIn terms of, or in relation to, color; in a coloristic waycolourablenessThe state or quality of being colourable.colourfastnessAlternative spelling of colorfastness.colourlessnessThe state or quality of being colourless.colourpunctureAlternative form of colorpuncture.colpocystotomy(surgery) An incision into the bladder through the vaginacolymbosaurine(paleontology) Any member of the Colymbosaurinae subfamily of plesiosaurscomagnetometer(physics) A sensitive magnetometer that measures the nuclear spin precession of a material containing two different nuclear spins; they may be used as very sensitive gyroscopescomanufacturerSomeone or some party who comanufactures.combinablenessThe quality or state of being combinable.combinatoricalRelating to combinatoricscombretastatinA dihydrostilbenoid found in Combretum caffrum.combustibilityThe quality or state of being combustiblecomedogenicityThe quality of being comedogenic, or acne-producing.comedonecrosis(medicine, oncology) The central necrosis of cancer cells within involved ducts of a comedocarcinoma.comedonecrotic(pathology) Of or pertaining to comedonecrosis.comformationalMisspelling of conformational.comfortabilitySynonym of comfort (“contentment, ease”).comfortingnessThe state or condition of being comforting.comfortizationThe process of comfortizing.commandabilityThe quality or degree of being commandable.commandantshipThe status or rank of a commandant.commandershipsplural of commandershipcommandingnessThe state or quality of being commanding.commelinaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Commelinaceae.commemorabiliaItems that are created especially to honour or memorialize something, particularly an event, person, or institution.commemorationsplural of commemorationcommemorativesplural of commemorativecommendabilityThe state or quality of being commendable.commendatorilyIn a commendatory manner; in such a way as to commend or compliment.commensalisticOf or relating to commensalism.commensuratelyIn a commensurate manner; so as to be equal or proportionate.commensurationThe act of commensurating; the state of being commensurate.commentatorialRelating to the making of commentaries.commercialisedsimple past and past participle of commercialisecommercialisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of commercialisecommercializedsimple past and past participle of commercializecommercializerOne who commercializes.commercializesthird-person singular simple present indicative of commercializecommiserationsplural of commiserationcommissaryshipThe position or employment of a commissary.commissionableCapable of being commissioned.commissionaireOne entrusted with a (small) commission, such as an errand; especially, an attendant or subordinate employee in a public office, hotel, etc.commissionlessWithout commission.commissionshipThe role or office of commissioner.commissurelessThat lacks a commissurecommissurotomy(medicine) The surgical division of a commissure or similar structure.commitmentlessWithout commitment.committabilityThe quality of being committable.committeewomanA woman who is a member of a committee.commodiousnessThe state or quality of being commodious.commonplaceism(uncountable) The quality of being commonplace; banality.commonsensibleSynonym of commonsensical.commonsensiblySynonym of commonsensically.commonsensicalDisplaying common sense.communicatableAble to be communicated.communicationsplural of communicationcommunitariansplural of communitariancommuniversity(humorous) An organization that is formed by a relationship between a university and a community.commutablenessThe quality of being commutable or interchangeable.commutatorless(electrical engineering) Without a commutator.comobilization(genetics) The mobilization of two genes simultaneouslycomonotonicityThe quality or state of being comonotonic.compactabilityThe condition of being compactablecompactibilityThe condition or extent of being compactible.compactifiableCapable of being compactified.compactizationThe clumping of chromosomes or other forms of DNAcompanionshipsplural of companionshipcomparablenessThe state or quality of being comparable; comparability.comparativistsplural of comparativistcomparisonitisThe compulsion to compare one’s accomplishments to another’s to determine relative importance, etc.comparisonwiseWith regard to comparisoncompartmentfulA quantity sufficient to fill a compartment.compartmentizeSynonym of compartmentalize.compassionable(archaic) Deserving compassion or pity.compassionatedsimple past and past participle of compassionatecompassionlessWithout compassion; hardhearted.compatibilisedsimple past and past participle of compatibilisecompatibiliserAlternative spelling of compatibilizer.compatibilizedsimple past and past participle of compatibilizecompatibilizer(organic chemistry) Any substance used to stabilize blends of immiscible polymerscompatiblenessThe state or quality of being compatible.compatriotshipThe state or condition of being a compatriot.compellingness(rare) The condition of being compellingcompensabilityThe characteristic of being compensable; the ability to be compensated.compensatinglySo as to compensate.compensationalRelating to, or serving as, compensation.compensativelyIn a compensative manner; compensatorilycompensatorilyIn a compensatory way; so as to compensate.competiblenessThe state or quality of being competible.competitorshipThe role or status of a competitor.complementableThat can be complementedcomplementallyIn a complemental mannercomplementiserNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of complementizer.complementizer(linguistics) A subordinating conjunction that can convert a clause into a complement clause, i.e. one that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object.completabilityThe condition of being completable.complexability(chemistry) The relative ability to form a chemical complexcomplexibilityAlternative form of complexability.complexionallyconstitutionallycomplexionlesscolourless; palecomplexologistA practitioner of complexologycomplexometric(chemistry) Describing a form of titration in which the titrant forms a complex (usually coloured) with the analyte.complicateness(obsolete) Complicatedness, complexity.complimentableAble to be complimented.complimentallyIn a complimental fashion.comportability(formal, rare) The state or quality of being comportable; consistency; suitability; tolerability.compositionismAn approach to understanding things, such as chemical substances, based on the parts of which they are composed.compositionistA teacher of composition (writing) at a university.compossibilityThe quality of being compossible.compostabilityThe quality of being compostable.compoundednessThe state or quality of being compounded.compradoreshipAlternative form of compradorship.comprehendableMisspelling of comprehensible.comprehendedlyIn a manner that is comprehended (understood).comprehendible(rare) Comprehensible, understandable; able to be comprehended.comprehensibleAble to be comprehended.comprehensiblyIn a comprehensible manner.compreignacite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and uranium.compressometerA device used to determine the strain or deformation of a specimen while measuring the compressive strength of concrete specimens, generally a cylinder.compressorless(mechanical engineering) Not having compressors.compromisation(nonstandard) The act or result of compromising.compromiseless(rare, sometimes non-native speakers' English) Uncompromising; uncompromisable.compromisinglyIn a compromising manner.compromizationAlternative form of compromisation.compsognathoid(zoology) Resembling the dinosaur genus Compsognathus.compulsatively(archaic) compulsively.compulsatorilyIn a compulsatory manner.compulsivenessthe state of being compulsivecompulsorinessThe state or quality of being compulsory.compulsorynessAlternative form of compulsoriness.compunctiously(dated) With compunction; guiltily or regretfully.compunicationsThe combination of computer and telecommunications technologies.compurgatorial(law, historical) Relating to a compurgator or to compurgation.computationism(philosophy) Synonym of computationalism.computationistAlternative form of computationalist.computerisableAlternative form of computerizable.computerizableAble to be computerized.computerophileAlternative form of computerphile.computerphobiaFear or irrational dislike of computers; cyberphobia.computerphobicPertaining to, or afflicted by, computerphobia.computionality(rare) The process or means of computing; computational resources.concatamerizedMisspelling of concatemerized.concatemerizedConverted into a concatemerconcavoconcaveConcave or hollow on both sides.concealabilityThe quality of being concealable.conceivabilityThe characteristic of being conceivable; the ability to be conceived, believed, or understood.concelebrationThe act of concelebrating (in any sense).concentratedlyIn a concentrated wayconcentrationsplural of concentrationconcentricallyIn a concentric mannerconcentricnessThe state or quality of being concentric.conceptibilityThe quality of being conceivable; conceivableness.conceptionallyIn a conceptional mannerconceptivenessThe quality of being conceptive.conceptualisedsimple past and past participle of conceptualiseconceptualiserAlternative form of conceptualizer.conceptualisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of conceptualiseconceptualizedsimple past and past participle of conceptualizeconceptualizerOne who conceptualizes.conceptualizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of conceptualizeconcerningnessThe state or quality of being concerning.concertizationThe adaptation of music for concert performance.concertmastersplural of concertmasterconcertmeisterSynonym of concertmaster.concessionaireOne who holds a concession or a right granted (for example, by the government) to conduct a certain business.concessivenessThe quality of being concessive.conchyliaceousAlternative form of conchylaceous.conchyliometryArchaic form of conchometry.conciliatinglySo as to conciliate.conciliatorilyIn a conciliatory mannerconcitationismA doctrine of agitation.conclusionallyAs a conclusion.conclusivenessthe state of being conclusiveconcorporation(figurative or religion) union of things or entities in one mass or bodyconcretisationAlternative spelling of concretization.concretization(uncountable) The process of concretizing a general principle or idea by delineating, particularizing, or exemplifying it.concupiscencesplural of concupiscenceconcupiscentlyIn a concupiscent manner; with concupiscenceconcurrentnessThe state or quality of being concurrent.concussionlikeResembling or characteristic of concussion.concussivenessThe quality of being concussive.condemnatorilyIn a condemnatory fashion; condemningly.condensabilityThe condition of being condensable.condensationalOf or pertaining to condensation.condensibilityAlternative form of condensability.condescendence(Scots law) An articulate statement annexed to a summons, setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an action is founded.condescendencycondescendencecondescensionsplural of condescensionconditionaliseAlternative form of conditionalize.conditionalismThe doctrine that salvation after death is conditionalconditionalistA believer in conditionalism.conditionality(uncountable) A state of being subject to conditions.conditionalize(transitive) To make conditional.condomlessness(rare) The condition of being condomless.conduciblenessThe state or quality of being conducible.conductibilityThe ability to conduct electricity.conductimetric(physics) Of or pertaining to the measurement of conductivityconductivitiesplural of conductivityconductometricOf or pertaining to conductometryconductorshipsplural of conductorshipcondurangosideA particular steroid glycoside.condylocardiid(zoology) Any bivalve in the family Condylocardiidae.condylomatosis(pathology) The presence of condylomatacondylotuberalRelating to a condyle and a basal tuberconfabulationsplural of confabulationconfederationsplural of confederationconferencegoerA person who is attending a conferenceconferencelikeResembling or characteristic of a conference.conferencewideThroughout a conference.conferruminateTo unite into a solid massconfessionallyWith regard to religious confession; denominationally, religiously.confidentiallyIn a confidential manner.configurationsplural of configurationconfirmabilityThe state or property of being capable of being confirmed.confirmational(philosophy) Of or pertaining to the confirmation of one theory or observation by others.confirmativelyWith confirmation from other sourcesconfirmativityThe quality of being confirmative.confirmatorilySo as to confirm something.conflagrationsplural of conflagrationconflictualityThe condition of being conflictual.conflorescence(botany) An inflorescence whose overall structure substantially differs from that of the individual branches of the inflorescence.conformabilityconformablenessconformastaticBelonging or relating to a special class of static solutions to Einstein's equation in general relativity.conformationalOf or pertaining to a conformation.confoundednessThe state or quality of being confounded.confrontationsplural of confrontationconfustication(informal) The act of confusticating; confusion; perplexity.congealabilityThe condition of being congealablecongenitalness(rare) The quality of being congenital.congestiparous(rare, medicine) That causes congestionconglobulationThe act, or the result of conglobulatingconglomeratelyIn a conglomerate manner; as a conglomeration or mass.conglomerateur(business) One who forms conglomerates.conglomeratingpresent participle and gerund of conglomerateconglomerationThat which consists of many previously separate parts.conglomerativeCausing, or relating to, conglomeration.conglutinationAn adhesion, or gluing together.conglutinativeconglutinantcongratulatingCongratulatory; that is giving congratulations.congratulationThe act of congratulating.congratulativeThat expresses congratulationcongratulatoryServing to congratulate.congregationalOf or pertaining to a congregation.congresspeopleplural of congresspersoncongresspersonA member of congress.conicosubulateOf a shape between conical and subulate.conidiogeneousAlternative form of conidiogenous.conidiogenesisThe production of conidia by fungal cells.conidiogeneticRelating to conidiogenesis.coniferizationThe planting of conifers to replace deciduous trees, especially for commercial timberconjecturalism(philosophy) The belief that intentionally supposing that a proposition is true is a good reason to believe that proposition in the absence of evidence of its falsehood.conjecturalistOne who forms conjectures.conjecturality(uncountable) The property of being conjectural; (countable) an instance of this.conjecturinglyIn a conjecturing manner.conjunctivallyBy means of the conjunctiva of the eye.conjunctivitalOf or pertaining to conjunctivitis.conjunctivitis(pathology) An inflammation of the conjunctiva, often due to infection.connaturalnessThe state or quality of being connatural.connectabilityThe condition of being connectableconnectionallyIn a connectional manner.connectionless(networking) Without the use of a constant connection; sending and receiving data arbitrarily as needed, usually with less reliability than if a connection were held open.connectivenessThe state or quality of being connective.connectivisticOf or relating to connectivism.connectivitiesplural of connectivityconnectotypingThe identification of connectotypesconnexionalism(theology) The theological understanding and foundation of Methodist polity, as practised in the British Methodist Church, the American United Methodist Church, and many of the countries where Methodism was established by their missionaries.connexionalistA proponent of connexionalism.connoisseurdomthe state, status, condition or quality of being a connoisseurconnoisseurialOf or pertaining to connoisseurs.connoisseurishResembling or relating to a connoisseur.conquerabilityAbility to be conquered.conquistadoresplural of conquistadorconreligionistAlternative form of co-religionist.consanguineousRelated by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.consanguinuityThe state of being consanguineous.consarcination(obsolete) A patching together; patchwork.consciencelessLacking a conscience; unscrupulous or ruthless.consciencewiseIn terms of one's conscience, or moral scruples.conscriptionalRelating to conscription.consensualnessThe quality of being consensual.consentingnessThe state or quality of being consenting.consequentnessThe state or quality of being consequent.conservaphobia(informal, rare) Aversion to political conservatives.conservatarian(politics) A person whose political opinions combine traditional social conservatism with political and economic right-libertarianism.conservationalOf or pertaining to conservation.conservativelyIn a conservative manner.conservativismRare form of conservatism.conservativity(mathematics) The condition of being conservativeconservatoiresplural of conservatoireconservatorialRelating to conservation.conservatoriesplural of conservatoryconservatorium(music) conservatoryconsiderationsplural of considerationconsiderednessThe quality of being considered.consignificant(rare) Jointly significantconsociational(politics, of a state) Having major internal divisions along ethnic, religious, or linguistic lines, with none of the divisions large enough to form a majority group, yet nonetheless stable due to consultation among the elites of each of its major social groups.consolableness(rare) Synonym of consolability (which is the usual term for the concept).consolidatableCapable of being consolidated.consolidationsplural of consolidationconsonantalize(phonetics) To become, or cause to become, (more) consonantal.conspecificityThe condition of being conspecificconspirationalOf, or relating to, or involving conspiration; conspiratorial.conspiratologyThe study of conspiracies.conspiratorialPertaining to conspiracy or conspirators.conspiratorilyIn a conspiratory manner.constabulatory(obsolete) A constabulary.constativenessThe quality of being constative.constellationsplural of constellationconsternationsplural of consternationconstituenciesplural of constituencyconstitutionalBelonging to, or inherent in, the constitution or structure of one's body or mind.constitutionerAlternative letter-case form of Constitutioner (“member of the Constitution Club”).constitutivelyin a constitutive mannerconstraininglySo as to constrain.constraintlessWithout constraint or constraints.constrictivelyAccompanied by constrictionconstruabilityThe quality of being construable; ability to be construed.constructionalOf, pertaining to, or obtained by construction.constructivelyIn a constructive manner.constructiviseAlternative form of constructivize.constructivism(art) A Russian movement in modern art characterized by the creation of nonrepresentational geometric objects using industrial materials.constructivistOf or relating to constructivism.constructivize(mathematics) To convert into a framework that is consistent with constructivism.consubsistencesubsistence togetherconsubspecific(taxonomy) relating to the same subspeciesconsubstantialOf the same substance or essence.consuetudinaryA ritual book containing the forms and ceremonies used in the services of a particular monastery, cathedral or religious order.consultabilityThe property of being consultable; the ability to be consulted.consultantshipThe role or position of a consultant.consultationalOf or relating to consultation.consultativelyIn a consultative manner.contactabilityThe condition of being contactable.contactisation(mathematics) Alternative form of contactization.contactivenessThe state or quality of being contactive.contactization(mathematics) Conversion to, or description using a contact manifoldcontagiousnessThe state or condition of being contagious.containerboardA form of paperboard especially manufactured for the production of corrugated fiberboard.containerisingpresent participle and gerund of containerisecontaminationsplural of contaminationcontemperationThe act of tempering or moderating.contemperature(obsolete) temperedness; a proportionate mixture.contemplatableThat can be contemplated.contemplationsplural of contemplationcontemplativesplural of contemplativecontemporalityThe quality of being contemporary; contemporaneousness.contemporanean(rare) A contemporary.contemporariesplural of contemporarycontemporarilyAt the same time; at the time being discussed; then.contemptuosity(rare, uncountable) The state of being contemptuous.contemptuouslyIn a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.contentfulnessThe state, quality, or condition of being contentful.conterminouslyIn a conterminous mannercontesseration(obsolete) A harmonious union.contestabilityThe property of being contestable or debatable.contextualisedsimple past and past participle of contextualisecontextualiserNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of contextualizer.contextualisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of contextualisecontextualistsplural of contextualistcontextualizedsimple past and past participle of contextualizecontextualizerOne who, or that which, contextualizes.contextualizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of contextualizecontiguousnessThe state or quality of being contiguous.continentaliseAlternative form of continentalize.continentalismThe adoption of common policies amongst the countries of a particular continent, especially continental Europe.continentalistOne who supports or believes in continentalism.continentality(uncountable) The condition of being a continent.continentalizeTo broaden or narrow in scope or focus so that the domain becomes the continent.contingentnessThe state or quality of being contingent.continuationalOf or relating to continuation.continuativelyin continuative mannercontinuousnessThe state or quality of being continuous.contortionistsplural of contortionistcontrabalancedAlternative form of counterbalanced.contrabandistaA contrabandist in Spain, Portugal, or Latin America.contrabassoonsplural of contrabassooncontraceptivesplural of contraceptivecontractednessThe state of being contracted.contractionaryTending to cause contraction.contractocracy(usually pejorative) The routine use of contractors to perform the functions of government rather than regular government employees, often with the implication that the contractors are ineffective and simply enriching themselves due to government corruption.contractualiseAlternative form of contractualize.contractualism(politics) A political theory based on the idea of a social contract between a ruler and their subjects.contractualistA proponent of contractualism.contractualize(law) To represent, model or formalize an agreement, intent or understanding within a legal framework or contractcontraculturalcounterculturalcontracyclical(economics) Tending to counteract the effects of the business cycle.contradictableCapable of being contradicted.contradictionsplural of contradictioncontradictious(obsolete) Filled with contradictions; contradicting; inconsistent.contradistinctDistinguished by opposite qualities.contragraviticOf or pertaining to contragravity.contragredient(mathematics) Generally, denoting an object inversed and transposed (to another).contrahelicase(biochemistry) An enzyme that counters the action of a helicasecontraindicant(medicine) A contraindication.contraindicate(medicine) To make inadvisable; to warn against a specific medicine or treatment.contralesional(medicine) Describing the half of a patient's brain or body away from the site of a lesion, as for example with hemispatial neglect after a stroke.contransporterAlternative form of cotransporter.contrantiscion(astrology) The point opposite an antiscion, having the opposing sign and degree.contraorientedoriented in an opposite directioncontraposition(countable, logic) The statement of the form "if not Q then not P", given the statement "if P then Q".contrapositive(logic) The inverse of the converse of a given logical implication.contraproposalSynonym of counterproposal.contrapuntallyIn a contrapuntal mannercontrapuntistsplural of contrapuntistcontrarationalcontrary to reasoncontrarotatingRotating in two directions by contrarotation.contrarotationRotation in a contrary direction.contraspectiveHaving two contradictory aspects, as in a paradox or oxymoron.contrastimulusSynonym of counterstimulus.contravariance(object-oriented programming) The reversal of the order of data types acted upon by an operator.contraveningly(rare) So as to contravene.contraventionsplural of contraventioncontributionalPertaining to, or making, a contribution.contributivelyIn a contributive fashion.contributivityThe quality of being contributive.contributorialOf or relating to a contributor.contributoriesplural of contributory.contributorilyIn a contributory manner.controlesionalAlternative form of contralesional.controllednessThe degree to which something is controlledcontrollerlessWithout a controller.controllershipThe position or office of a controller.controversiallObsolete form of controversial.controvertibleOpen to questioning; able to be denied, challenged, or disputed.controvertiblyIn a controvertible manner.contumaciouslyIn a contumacious manner.contumeliouslyIn a contumelious, insolent manner.convalescencesplural of convalescenceconvalescentlyIn a convalescent way; with increasing strength or vigour.convectionallyIn a convectional manner.convenientnessThe state or quality of being convenient.conventionallyOrdinarily, by convention.conventioneersplural of conventioneerconventiongoerA person attending a convention.conversational(of a person) Easy in conversation, chatty.conversationedsimple past and past participle of conversationconversionlessWithout conversion.convertibilityThe quality of being convertibleconvexoconcaveConcavo-convex.convictivenessThe quality of being convictive.convincibilityAbility to be convinced or persuaded.convincingnessThe state or quality of being convincing.convivialitiesplural of conviviality; the good spirits associated with a festive occasionconvocationistAn advocate or defender of convocation.convolutednessThe quality of being convoluted.convolvability(mathematics) The property of being convolvable.convulsivenessThe state or quality of being convulsive.coolheadednessThe state or characteristic of being coolheaded.cooperationismA policy of cooperation.cooperationistA proponent of cooperationism.coordinabilityThe condition of being coordinablecoordinatenessThe state, quality or condition of being coordinate, as:coordinatewise(mathematics) By or with respect to coordinates or an individual coordinate.coordinatinglyIn a coordinating manner.coordinationalAlternative form of co-ordinational.coordinatively(organic chemistry) In a coordinative manner; with regard to coordinationcoossificationOssification between two structures.copartisanshipbipartisanshipcopartnershipsplural of copartnershipcopathogenesispathogenesis in combination with another organismcopepodologistA zoologist who studies copepods.cophylogeneticrelating to the evolutionary development of two or more organisms at the same timecopigmentationpigmentation involving two (types of) pigment (or a pigment and a copigment)copolymerisingpresent participle and gerund of copolymerisecopperbottomedAlternative form of copper-bottomed.coppersmithingThe work of a coppersmith; the forging of copper.copractitionerA practitioner who works jointly with another.coprecipitatedsimple past and past participle of coprecipitatecoprescriptionprescription of two or more thingscopreservationThe joint preservation of two or more organisms.coprincipalityA region that is jointly ruled by more than one prince.coprodiagnosisdiagnosis by means of the examination of feces / stoolscoprolalomania(psychiatry, rare) A mania for obscene language.coprologicallyIn a coprological mannercoprophagouslyIn a coprophagous mannercoproporphyriaA form of porphyria caused by a deficiency of the enzyme coproporphyrinogen oxidase.coproporphyrin(biochemistry) Any of several related porphyrin compounds found normally in feces as an oxidation product of coproporphyrinogenscopurification(physical chemistry) The purification or two or more materials during the same process.coquaternionic(mathematics) Of or pertaining to coquaternionscoquettishnessThe state or quality of being coquettish.coracoacromial(anatomy) Relating to the coracoid process and the acromion.coracobrachial(anatomy) Relating to the coracobrachialiscoracopectoral(anatomy) coracoid and pectoral (especially describing muscles which extend from the coracoid to the thorax)coracoscapular(anatomy) Relating to the coracoid process and the scapula.corallinaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Corallinaceae.coralliophilid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Coralliophilidae, now considered to be the muricid subfamily Coralliophilinae.corallopyroninAny of family of antibiotics present in bacteria of the genus Wolbachia.cordulegastrid(zoology) Any dragonfly in the family Cordulegastridae.coreachabilityThe property of being coreachable.coregistrationregistration of, or with, two or more separate parties at the same timecoreligionistsplural of coreligionistcorneodesmosin(biochemistry) A highly polymorphic glycoprotein that is secreted by differentiated keratinocytes and by inner root sheath cells of hair follicles.cornerlessness(rare) Absence of corners.corolliflorouscorollifloralcoronarography(medicine) An X-ray of the coronary arteriescoronaropathicRelating to, or afflicted with, coronaropathy.coronavirology(virology) The scientific study of coronaviruses.coronoidectomy(surgery) removal of the coronoid process of the mandiblecorporatespeak(informal, derogatory) The jargon used within business and corporations.corporatocracyRule by corporations.corporeographyAn approach to research in which the researcher's bodily and emotional experiences are foregrounded.corpotentorium(entomology) A median ventral plate of the tentorium of some insects.corpuscularian(now historical) Related to the corpuscular theory; pertaining to corpuscules or atoms; atomic.corpuscularism(philosophy, historical) An ideology that discusses reality and change in terms of particles (corpuscles) and their motion.corpuscularityThe quality of being corpuscular.correctabilitythe condition of being correctablecorrectionallyIn terms of or by means of (penal) correction.correctivenessThe quality of being corrective.correlatednessThe quality of being correlated.correlationism(philosophy) The philosophical standpoint, rejected by proponents of speculative realism, that we cannot directly access thinking and being, but only the correlation between them.correlationist(philosophy) A proponent of correlationism.correligionistAlternative form of co-religionist.correspondanceMisspelling of correspondence.correspondenceMutual communication or discourse:correspondency(obsolete) Synonym of correspondence.correspondentsplural of correspondentcorrigiblenessThe state or quality of being corrigible; corrigibility.corrosionproofResistant to corrosion.corruptibilityThe state of being corruptiblecorruptionistsplural of corruptionistcorruptionlessWithout corruption.corticifugallyIn a corticifugal manner.corticipetallyIn a corticipetal manner.corticocentricCentred on the cerebral cortexcorticofugallyIn a corticofugal mannercorticogenesisThe organization of cells during the development of the cortex of the braincorticographicRelating to corticographycorticoliberinCorticotropin-releasing hormonecorticonuclearOf or pertaining to the cerebral cortex and the motor nuclei in the brainstem.corticopontine(anatomy) Pertaining to, or connecting the cerebral cortex and the pons.corticoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein of the adrenal cortexcorticosteroid(biochemistry, pharmacology) Any of several synthetic hormones of related structure.corticosterone(biochemistry, steroids) A corticosteroid hormone, produced in the adrenal glands, involved in metabolism.corticostriateAlternative form of corticostriatal.corticotherapy(medicine) The therapeutic use of corticoids (especially glucocorticoids)corticotrophicAlternative form of corticotropic.corticotrophinAlternative form of corticotropin.corundophilite(mineralogy) An iron-rich variety of clinochlore.corynebacteriaplural of corynebacteriumcorynomycolate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of corynomycolic acidcoscreenwriterSomeone who cooperates with one or more other people in screenwritingcosegmentationThe segmentation of two or more imagescosinusoidallyIn a cosinusoidal mannercosmasterosideA particular steroid glycoside.cosmetologicalOf or pertaining to cosmetology.cosmetotextileA textile with cosmetic properties.cosmobiologistAn astrologer who uses the system of cosmobiology.cosmochemistryThe branch of chemistry that deals with the creation of the elements, and their isotopic distribution, in the universe; also with the synthesis and reactions of simple molecules in interstellar space.cosmogenicallyBy means of cosmic rays.cosmogonicallyIn a cosmogonic manner.cosmogrammaticOf or relating to a cosmogram.cosmographicalOf or pertaining to cosmography.cosmokinematicRelating to cosmokinematicscosmologicallyWith regard to cosmology.cosmopolitanlyIn a cosmopolitan manner.cosmopoliticalRelating to cosmopolitics.costermongerlySynonym of costermongerish.costermongressAlternative form of costermongeress.costicartilage(anatomy, rare) A costal cartilage.costicosteroidMisspelling of corticosteroid.costoabdominal(anatomy) Relating to the ribs and the abdomencostolaterallyIn a costolateral mannercostopulmonary(anatomy) Relating to the ribs and the lungs.costovertebral(anatomy) Connecting a rib with the body of a vertebracosubstitutionAny of a series of related substitutionscotemporaneousLiving or existing at the same time; contemporaneous.cotransductantA transductant formed by cotransductioncotransductionThe simultaneous transduction of multiple genes, especially of two bacterial marker genescotransfectantEither of the transfectants used in cotransfectioncotransfection(medicine) The simultaneous transfection with two, unrelated nucleic acids, one of which carries a marker genecotransformantA gene that is subjected to cotransformationcotransmissiontransmission along with anothercottonthistlesplural of cottonthistlecouncillorshipThe role or status of councillor.councilmanshipThe position or role of a councilman.counsellorshipAlternative form of counselorship.counteradaptedsimple past and past participle of counteradaptcounteraddressA speech or address made in response to another speech.counteradvanceAn advance that counters or goes against another advance.counteragitate(intransitive) To engage in counteragitation.counteranalogyAn analogy that refutes another, earlier analogy.counterarticleAn article serving as a rebuttal to another article.counterassaultAn assault made in return for another; a counterattack.counterattacksplural of counterattack; alternative spelling of counter-attacks.counterbalance(literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.counterbarrageA barrage in response to another barrage.counterbattery(military, of artillery) Directed against opposing artillery.counterboycottAn opposing boycott set up in response to another boycott.countercapitalA city other than the official capital that serves as a base of power and influence.counterchargedsimple past and past participle of counterchargecounterclaimedsimple past and past participle of counterclaimcounterclaimerOne who counterclaims.countercoloredSynonym of counterchanged.countercommandA command that cancels or reverses a previous command; a countermand.countercompony(heraldry) Consisting of a checkerboard of two rows of squares in alternating tinctures. (Contrast chequy.)countercountry(micronationalism, obsolete) Synonym of micronation.countercultistAlternative form of counter-cultist.countercultureAny culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to Western culture.countercurrentA current that flows against the prevailing one.counterdefense(biology) A defensive response to another organism's defense, such as of a parasite or pathogencounterdemonicCountering or protecting against demons.counterdisputeA dispute opposing or responding to another dispute.counterembargoAn embargo that a nation sets up in response to another embargo against it.counterembowed(heraldry) Bent, curved or arched in two directions, both to the left and to the right, or both upwards and downwards.counteremotionAn emotion which acts in contrast or opposition to another emotion.counterenclaveAn enclave within another enclave.counterexample(logic) An example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.counterexploit(transitive) To exploit in return; to carry out counterexploitation against.counterfactualContrary to known or agreed facts; untrue.counterfallacyA fallacy that opposes another fallacy.counterfeitersplural of counterfeitercounterfeitingpresent participle and gerund of counterfeitcounterfesance(obsolete) forgery; counterfeitingcounterfindingA finding that contradicts another finding.counterfissureSynonym of contrafissure.counterflowingpresent participle and gerund of counterflowcounterformulaA formula that counters or goes against another formula.countergestureA gesture made in response to another gesture.countergravitySynonym of anti-gravity (“any of various concepts, systems or devices that would oppose or cancel out the force of gravity”).counterhearingA usually unofficial, symbolic hearing held to highlight viewpoints excluded or underrepresented at another (usually the official) hearing.counterhistoryAn alternative interpretation of historycounterimpulseAn impulse that runs counter to another impulse.counterkillingA killing carried out in response to another killing.counterlateralAlternative form of contralateral.counterlathingpresent participle and gerund of counterlathcounterlawsuit(law) Synonym of countersuit.counterliberal(politics, uncommon) antiliberalcountermagicalCountering or protecting against magic.countermandingpresent participle and gerund of countermandcountermappinggeographical mapping as a form of activism against dominant power structurescountermarchedsimple past and past participle of countermarchcountermarchesplural of countermarchcountermeasureAny action taken to counteract or correct another.countermeetingA meeting organised in response to another meeting.countermelodicRelating to countermelody.countermessageA message that refutes the content of another message.countermissionA mission whose goal is to disrupt or retaliate against another mission.counternaturalAgainst nature; unnatural.counteropening(surgery) An aperture or vent on the opposite side, or in a different place.counteropinionAn opinion that is different from or opposite to a previous opinion.counterpartiesplural of counterpartycounterpassant(heraldry) Passant in opposite directions; said of two animals, or of one animal in relation to another animal on the same shield.counterpaymentA payment made to recompense, in part or in full, someone who has made a payment.counterpictureSynonym of counterimage.counterplannerOne who counterplans.counterpleaderOne who counterpleads.counterplotterOne who counterplots.counterpointedsimple past and past participle of counterpointcounterpoisingpresent participle and gerund of counterpoisecounterpotenceA stud with a horizontally pierced hole that sits near the underside of the top plate of a watch and secures the follower of the pivot held by the potence.counterpotente(uncommon) Alternative form of counterpotenty.counterpotenty(heraldry) Having an outline or placement like that of the fur counterpotent.counterpremiseA premise that opposes another.counterproblemA problem formulated in opposition to another problem.counterprocessA process that counteracts or opposes another process.counterprogramTo schedule (a broadcast on radio or television) to compete or contrast with a program broadcast simultaneously on another station.counterprojectA project proposed in opposition to another.counterproposeTo make a counterproposal.counterprotestA protest held in opposition to another protest.counterpuncher(tennis) A player who returns every ball and relies on the opponent making mistakescounterradicalCountering politically radical behaviour.counterrampantAlternative form of counter-rampant.counterreadingpresent participle and gerund of counterreadcounterrespond(intransitive) To respond to a response.counterretreat(rare) A military retreat in response to another retreat.counterriposte(fencing) A thrust delivered in response to the opponent's riposte.countersalient(heraldry) Leaping in opposite directions (as if past or away from each other); said of two figures on a coat of arms.countersealingpresent participle and gerund of countersealcountershading(ecology) A pattern of animal coloration, existing as a form of camouflage, characterised by darker pigmentation of the upper side and lighter of the underside.countersigningpresent participle and gerund of countersigncountersinkingpresent participle and gerund of countersinkcountersorcerySorcery or rituals used to counter other sorcery.counterstainedsimple past and past participle of counterstaincounterstatuteA statute that counteracts or opposes another statute.counterstealth(military) Synonym of antistealth.counterstrikesplural of counterstrikecounterstrokesplural of counterstrokecountersubject(music) The secondary melody in contrapuntal music.countersunwiseanticlockwisecountersupportSupport given to the contrary of an argument, theory etc.countersurface(physics) A surface over which another moves frictionallycountertextualOf or relating to a countertext.countertheoremA theorem formulated in opposition to another.counterthoughtA thought that counters or opposes another thought.countervailing(formal) Compensating with equal force.counterweightsplural of counterweightcounterwitnessA witness whose testimony contradicts that of another witness.countification(rare, linguistics) The conversion of a noncountable noun to a countable noun form.countinghousesplural of countinghousecountrypolitanOf or sounding like countrypolitan music, or country music produced during the late 1960s and early 1970s.courageousnessthe state of being courageouscourtmartialedsimple past and past participle of courtmartialcoxcombicalityThe quality of being coxcombical.coxsackieviralOf or relating to coxsackieviruses.coxsackievirusAny of many enteroviruses that cause disease mostly in children.craftsmanshipsplural of craftsmanshipcranialization(surgery) translocation into the craniumcraniectomizedsimple past and past participle of craniectomizecraniocaudallyIn a craniocaudal directioncraniocerebral(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the skull and the braincraniocervicalRelating to the cranium and the neck.craniodentallyWith regard to the cranium and the teethcraniodorsallyIn a craniodorsal directioncraniofaciallyIn a craniofacial way.craniomediallyIn a craniomedial manner or directioncraniometricalRelating to craniometry; craniometric.craniopalatine(anatomy) Relating to the cranium and the palatine bonecranioproximal(anatomy) cranial and proximalcranioquadrate(anatomy) Relating to the cranium and the quadrate ramus (of the pterygoid)cranioscopicalAlternative form of cranioscopic.cranioskeletal(anatomy) cranial and skeletalcraniostenosisSynonym of craniosynostosis.craniostenoticRelating to craniostenosis.craniosurgicalRelating to craniosurgery.craniothoracic(anatomy) Relating to the cranium and the thoraxcraniovascular(anatomy) Relating to the blood vessels of the headcraniovisceral(anatomy) Relating to the viscerocraniumcraptastically(slang, vulgar) In a craptastic manner; very poorly.craseonycterid(zoology) Any bat of the family Craseonycteridae.crassinucellarSynonym of crassinucellate.cravenoceratid(zoology) Any ammonite in the family Cravenoceratidae.creaselessnessAbsence of creases.creativizationThe process of making something creative.creaturelinessThe state or quality of being creaturely.creditablenessThe state or quality of being creditable.creditlessnessAbsence of financial credit.crenarchaeotalOf or pertaining to the CrenarchaeotacrenarchaeoticAlternative form of crenarchaeotal.creosotebushesplural of creosotebushcrepidotaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Crepidotaceae.crepuscularityThe quality of being crepuscular.cricoarytenoid(anatomy) Of or relating to the cricoid and arytenoid cartilages.cricondentherm(physics) The maximum temperature at which two phases can coexist.cricothyrotomy(surgery) An incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to establish a patent airway during certain life-threatening situations, such as airway obstruction by a foreign body, angioedema, or massive facial trauma.criminalisticsThe scientific processing and study of evidence of crimes.criminalizableCapable of being criminalized.criminogenesisThe origination of criminal behaviour.criminogeneticAlternative form of criminogenic.criminologicalOf or pertaining to criminology.criminologistsplural of criminologistcringeworthilyIn a cringeworthy manner; so as to make one cringe.crispification(mathematics) Defuzzification over intuitionistic fuzzy sets.criticasterismPetty or charlatan criticism.critiquabilityThe ability to be critiqued.crocodylomorph(zoology) Any crocodilian or extinct relative in the superorder Crocodylomorpha.crofterization(historical) The conversion of land into many small, independently operated farms, or crofts.cronartiaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Cronartiaceae.croscarmellose(medicine) A form of cross-linked carboxymethylcellulose that is used as a disintegrant in pharmaceutical formulations.crosscountriesplural of crosscountrycrossfosteringAlternative spelling of cross-fostering.crosshybridizeTo cause or to undergo crosshybridization.crossinjectionThe simultaneous injection of a sample and, typically, a reagentcrosslicensingpresent participle and gerund of crosslicensecrosslinguallyIn a crosslingual mannercrosspollinateAlternative form of cross-pollinate.crossreactionsplural of crossreactioncrossreferenceAlternative form of cross-reference.crossresistantresistant (to a toxin etc) as a result of exposure to a similar materialcrosssectionalUncommon spelling of cross-sectional.crosstoleranceTolerance to one drug as a result of tolerance to another.crossvalidatedmutually validated with anothercrotanaldehyde(organic chemistry) an unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde, 2-butenal, CH₃.CH:CH.CHO; it is used in the manufacture of sorbic acid, and to denature alcoholcrotchdroppingAlternative form of crotch dropping.crotonaldehyde(organic chemistry) The unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde CH₃-CH=CH-CHO that is used in organic synthesiscrotonobetaine(organic chemistry) The betaine (3-carboxyallyl)trimethylammoniumcrotylboration(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction of a crotyl organoboron compoundcrowdfactoring(finance) Selling debts to a crowd of agents (the factors)cruciferaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Cruciferaceae.cruciverbalismThe construction of crosswords.cruciverbalistA person who constructs or solves crosswords.crustaceorubinThe red pigment zoonerythrin.cryoactivation(biochemistry) activation (of an enzyme etc) by application of low temperaturescryoanesthesia(pathology) Insensibility resulting from cold.cryoattachmentAn attachment that allows an instrument to be used at low temperaturescryobiological(biology) Of or pertaining to cryobiologycryobiologistsplural of cryobiologistcryocollectionA collection of frozen material, typically tissue samplescryodesiccatedSynonym of freeze-dried.cryodesiccatorA device used in cryodesiccationcryodessicatorMisspelling of cryodesiccator.cryodissectionA dissection carried out at low temperaturescryoelectronicInvolving, or pertaining to, cryoelectronics.cryoenzymologyThe study of enzymology at subzero temperatures.cryoextractionThe pressing of frozen grapes as part of the manufacture of a form of ice winecryofibrinogen(medicine) An abnormal complex of fibrinogen with other proteins, obtained via precipitation at low temperatures.cryofiltrationThe process of separating plasma from blood, chilling it, and filtering it before returning it to the patient's body.cryofracturingpresent participle and gerund of cryofracturecryohomogenizeTo homogenize at low temperaturecryoimmunology(immunology) low-temperature immunologycryoinfarctioninfarction caused by low temperaturecryolithionite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, lithium, and sodium.cryomacerationA winemaking technique in which the crushed grapes are held at sub-zero temperatures in order to weaken the cellular structures in grape skins via ice crystals. This is done prior to fermentation in order to allow for more critical compound extraction leading to increased stability and flavour development.cryomacroscopeA macroscope designed to operate at low temperaturescryomacroscopymacroscopy at low temperaturescryomicrographA micrograph obtained at low temperaturecryomicroscopeA microscope that operates at low temperaturescryomicroscopymicroscopy carried out at low temperaturescryoneurolysispain relief by the temporary freezing of a nervecryopedologistOne who studies cryopedology.cryophysiologyThe physiology of cells and tissue at low temperaturescryopreservantA material used in cryopreservationcryopreservingpresent participle and gerund of cryopreservecryoprocessingpresent participle and gerund of cryoprocesscryoprotectant(biology) Any substance (typically a polyhydric alcohol) that prevents cell damage on freezingcryoprotectionprotection of biological tissue from the effects of cold by means of a cryoprotectantcryoprotectiveThat provides cryoprotectioncryopulverizedsimple past and past participle of cryopulverizecryorepositoryA low-temperature repositorycryoresistanceresistance to damage from freezing or from low temperaturescryoresistenceMisspelling of cryoresistance.cryosectioning(biology) The sectioning of a sample at low temperatures; normally following treatment with polyethylene glycol (to remove most water) and freezingcryostabilisedsimple past and past participle of cryostabilisecryostaticallyIn a cryostatic mannercryosurgicallyIn a cryosurgical way.cryosuspensionsuspended animation by means of cryonicscryotechnologyTechnology involving very low temperatures, such as cryonics and cryoelectronics.cryothermostatA thermostat that operates at low temperaturecryotomographytomography at very low temperaturescryptaesthesiaExtrasensory perception.cryptaestheticOf or relating to cryptaesthesia.cryptanalyticsThe field of cryptanalysis.cryptoanalysisAlternative spelling of cryptanalysis.cryptoanalyticAlternative form of cryptanalytic.cryptobranchid(zoology) Any of the Cryptobranchidae of giant salamanders.cryptocaryosis(ichthyology) A parasitic infection of marine fish caused by the ciliate Cryptocaryon irritans.cryptoccocosisMisspelling of cryptococcosis.cryptococcemia(pathology) The presence of cryptococci in the bloodcryptococcomalRelating to cryptococcomascryptococcosis(pathology) A serious and potentially fatal fungal disease caused by members of the Cryptococcus neoformans species complex, believed to be acquired by inhalation of the infectious propagule from the environment.cryptocurrencyA digital currency based on a cryptographic system, usually having no central issuing or regulating authority.cryptoendolith(biology) Any organism that colonizes structural cavities within porous rockscryptoforestryThe study or development of cryptoforests.cryptofunction(cryptography) A mathematical function used to carry out cryptography.cryptogenicity(medicine) The property of being cryptogenic, i.e. being of unknown origin.cryptogrammistA person who creates or solves cryptograms.cryptographersplural of cryptographercryptographicsSynonym of cryptography.cryptographist(rare) A cryptographer.cryptolanguage(linguistics) A secret language.cryptolinguistOne who applies linguistic knowledge to identify cryptographic communications in a given language.cryptomaterial(chiefly military) Any material, such as documents or devices, used in cryptography.cryptomedusoidThe final stage in the life-cycle of a hydroid containing just a gonophorecryptomorphism(mathematics) the condition of being cryptomorphiccryptopleurine(organic chemistry) The toxic polycyclic alkaloid (14aR)-2,3,6-trimethoxy-11,12,13,14,14a,15-hexahydro-9H-phenanthro[9,10-b]quinolizine, present in yeasts of the genus Saccharomyces.cryptoporticus(Roman architecture) A vaulted corridor or arcade at, or just below ground level; normally lit by openings in the upper part of the vault. Also a roofed promenade that is enclosed with side walls that have windows or openings instead of columns.cryptoprotocolAn encryption protocolcryptorchidism(andrology) The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum.cryptosecuritycommunications security by means of cryptographycryptosyringidAny echinoderm of the proposed superclass Cryptosyringidacryptovariable(cryptography) The key used for encryption and decryption.cryptovirology(cryptography, computer security) The use of cryptography to design powerful malicious software such as ransomware and asymmetric backdoors.cryptovivipary(botany) The growth of an embryo to break through the seed coat but not the fruit wall before it splits opencrystalisationAlternative spelling of crystallization.crystallisableAlternative form of crystallizable.crystallizableThat can be crystallized.crystalloclast(mineralogy) A clast that consists primarily of crystalized mineral.crystallogenicProducing crystalscrystallomancyThe use of a crystal ball or other transparent solid for the purpose of divination.crystallometryThe scientific measurement of crystals.crystallopathy(pathology) Any disease characterised by the formation of crystals in tissue or a body cavity.crystallophoneA percussion instrument similar to a xylophone, but with glass rather than wooden bars.ctenochasmatid(zoology) Any pterosaur of the family CtenochasmatidaectenodactylineAny beetle of the tribe Ctenodactylinictenodactyloid(zoology) Any member of the Ctenodactyloidea superfamily of rodents.ctenosauriscid(zoology) Any archosaur in the family Ctenosauriscidae.cuauchichicine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in the bark of Garrya laurifolia.cubooctahedralAlternative form of cuboctahedral.cubooctahedron(crystallography) A combination of a cube and octahedron, especially one in which the octahedral faces meet at the middle of the cubic edges.cucurbitaceousPertaining to the gourd family, including cucumbers, pumpkins etc.cuddlesomenessThe state, quality, or condition of being cuddlesome.culicidologistOne who studies mosquitos.cultivatorshipThe state of being a cultivator.culturologicalRelating to culturology.cumbersomenessThe state of being cumbersomecumulativenessThe state or quality of being cumulative.cumulonimbusesplural of cumulonimbuscuneonavicular(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the cuneiform bones and the navicular.cuprobismutite(mineralogy) A black mineral, with a metallic lustre, found in quartz deposits; it is a mixed sulfide of copper and bismuth.cuprocopiapite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur.cuproscheelite(mineralogy) A mineral (CuWO₄) having the same structure as scheelite but with calcium replaced by copper.cuprotungstite(mineralogy) A tetragonal mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and tungsten.curculionidous(zoology, dated) Relating to the weevil family Curculionidae.curmudgeonhoodThe status of being a curmudgeoncurvaceousnessThe state or characteristic of being curvaceous.curvaciousnessAlternative spelling of curvaceousness.curvibacterialRelated to bacteria of the genus CurvibacteriumcurvilinearityThe state or condition of being curvilinear.customableness(obsolete) Quality of being customable; conformity to custom.customizationsplural of customizationcutaneotrophicMisspelling of cutaneotropic.cutesificationThe act of cutesifying; making something cutesy.cyanoacetamide(organic chemistry) The amide of cyanoacetic acidcyanoacetylene(organic chemistry) The linear acetylenic nitrile HC≡C-CN or any derivative of this compoundcyanobacterial(biology) Of or pertaining to the cyanobacteria.cyanobacterium(biology) Any of very many photosynthetic prokaryotic microorganisms, of phylum Cyanobacteria.cyanocobalamin(biochemistry) A synthetic form of vitamin B₁₂ (cobalamin).cyanocobolaminMisspelling of cyanocobalamin.cyanoglucoside(organic chemistry) A glucoside in which the aglycone is a cyanide groupcyanoglycoside(organic chemistry) A glycoside in which the aglycone is a cyanide groupcyanoguanidine(organic chemistry) The cyano derivative of guanidine NH₂-C(=NH)-NH-CNcyanohydrazone(organic chemistry) A hydrazone formally derived from a cyanohydrincyanometallate(chemistry) Any metallate containing cyanide as ligandcyanonickelate(inorganic chemistry) A chemical compound containing an anion composed of nickel and cyanide ligands.cyanophycinase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the reaction [L-Asp(4-L-Arg)]ₙ + H₂O ⇌ [L-Asp(4-L-Arg)]ₙ₋₁ + L-Asp(4-L-Arg).cyanopodovirusAny cyanobacterial podoviruscyanoquinoline(organic chemistry) Any cyano derivative of quinolinecyathophylloidof the family Cyathophyllidae.cyberaddictionAddiction to the Internet.cyberaggressorA person (or state) that undertakes cyberaggressioncyberanarchismThe social organisation on the Internet as one without a centralised monopoly on the exercise of force (i.e. without a state).cyberanarchistA supporter of cyberanarchism.cyberanonymityAnonymity achieved by using a computer network to communicate.cyberathleticsSynonym of esports.cyberawarenessThe awareness of risks and dangers associated with using the Internet.cyberblackmail(rare) Blackmail carried out by means of computer technology.cybercelebrityA person who is a celebrity through the medium of the Internet.cyberchondriac(Internet, psychology) A hypochondriac (“person with an excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness”) who researches their potential medical condition on the Internet.cyberclassroomThe virtual classroom in which cyberteaching is imagined to take place.cybercolumnistThe writer of a cybercolumn.cybercommunismA communistic worldview arising in cyberspace.cybercommunityA community in cyberspace or on the Internet.cybercommutingtelecommutingcybercriticismThe critical study of cyberculture.cyberdefensiveOf or relating to cyberdefense.cyberdemocracyDemocracy as facilitated by the Internet or cyberspace.cyberdetective(rare) A detective who operates on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberdildonics(rare) Synonym of teledildonics, remotely controlled electronic sexual equipment.cyberdiscourse(social sciences) Discourse (institutionalised thinking) in cyberspace.cyberdissidentOne who takes part in cyberdissidence.cybereducationEducation that takes place on the Internet, in cyberspace, or otherwise through computer technology.cyberespionageEspionage carried out by means of the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberetiquetteSynonym of netiquette.cyberextortionExtortion by means of the Internet, such as with ransomware.cyberfeudalismA social system akin to feudalism in cyberspace.cyberfootprintAny digital traces or evidence left behind by a user of a computer system.cyberforensicsforensic analysis of computerscyberfraudster(Internet) A cybercriminal who carries out online fraud.cyberintrusionBreaking into a computer system, especially by means of a network.cybermanifestoA manifesto published in cyberspace, or dealing with cyberspace as a topic.cybermarketingMarketing on the Internet or in cyberspace.cybermentoringMentoring by means of computer networks.cybernarrativeA narrative, such as a blog, that takes place or is published in cyberspace.cyberneticallyIn a cybernetic manner.cyberoffensiveA military offensive carried out by computer network, as part of cyberwarfare.cyberoperationAn operation (e.g. military or espionage) that is carried out in cyberspace.cyberostracismBanishment or exclusion in a virtual environment such as the Internet.cyberperformer(art) One who enacts a cyberperformance.cyberpessimism(Internet) The belief that computer technology and the Internet will have negative effects on society.cyberpessimistA person with the attitude of cyberpessimism.cyberpoliticalPertaining to cyberpolitics.cyberpragmatic(linguistics) Relating to cyberpragmatics.cyberprotesterOne who takes part in a cyberprotest.cyberresilient(rare) Resilient to cyberthreats.cybersanctionsSanctions imposed by means of the Internet or cyberspace.cybersanctuarysanctuary on the Internet or in cyberspacecyberscientistA scientist who carries out cyberscience.cybersexualitySexuality as it relates to the Internet or cyberspace.cybersociologyA subdiscipline of sociology concerned with the social effects and implications of computer technologies such as the Internet and virtual reality.cyberspacetimeThe cyberspace equivalent of spacetime: a notional space for electronic communication that also has a temporal aspect, so that one thing happens before or after another.cyberspatiallyIn a cyberspatial sense; in terms of, or by means of, cyberspace.cyberspiritual(rare) Relating to spirituality and to computers or cyberspace.cybersquatting(Internet) The registration of a well-known brand or company name as an Internet domain name in the hope of selling it at a later date.cyberstrategicRelating to cyberstrategy.cyberstructureA structure or entity in cyberspace; an information construct.cybersymposiumA conference or similar meeting taking place via the Internet or in cyberspace.cybersynagogue(Internet, Judaism) A synagogue that exists only in cyberspace or on the Internet.cybertaxonomic(computing, taxonomy) Relating to cybertaxonomycybertechniqueA computer-based technique.cyberterritoryA territory in cyberspace.cyberterrorism(computing) The deliberate, large-scale disruption of networks of computers, especially of computers attached to the Internet, by means of viruses etc.cyberterroristA person who carries out cyberterrorism.cybertextuallyIn a cybertextual manner.cybertherapistA practitioner of cybertherapy.cybertravellerAlternative spelling of cybertraveler.cybervandalism(law) Vandalism carried out by means of computer technology, such as the defacement of a website.cybervictimizeTo undertake cybervictimizationcybervigilanteA vigilante who operates in cyberspace.cybervoyeurismVoyeurism in cyberspace or on the Internet.cyberworkspaceA workspace (in an office) used by computer specialistscyclanthaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the family Cyclanthaceae.cycloadditionsplural of cycloadditioncycloaliphatic(organic chemistry) Relating to a cycloalkane or a cycloalkyl radicalcyclobakuchiol(organic chemistry) Any of a range of alicyclic derivatives of bakuchiolcyclobarbitoneSynonym of cyclobarbital.cyclobutadiene(organic chemistry) The unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon, C₄H₄, that is the smallest annulene.cyclobutaphane(organic chemistry) In the nomenclature of complex organic compounds, any cyclophane containing four nodes (or superatoms)cyclocarioside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of triterpenoid glycosides present in the leaves of Cyclocarya paliuruscycloconverter(electronics) A device that modifies alternating current to a lower frequency without converting it to direct currentcyclodeaminase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses a cyclodeamination reactioncyclodeviationThe extent of the movement of the eyeball along the anteroposterior axiscyclodiathermy(surgery) The use of diathermy to remove part of the ciliary body in the treatment of glaucomacyclodimerizedsimple past and past participle of cyclodimerizecyclodipeptide(biochemistry) Any cyclopeptide composed of two amino acid residuescycloergometerAn exercise bicycle fitted with an ergometercycloergometryergometry by means of a cycloergometercycloeucalenolA pentacyclic phytosterol found in some vegetable oils.cyclofrequencycyclic frequency (cycles per unit time)cyclogalgravin(organic chemistry) A particular lignancycloheptanone(organic chemistry) The ketone derived from cycloheptane, or any derivative of this compound.cycloheptenone(organic chemistry) Any unsaturated alicyclic ketone derived from cycloheptenecyclohexadiene(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbons containing six carbon atoms and two double bonds; any derivative of these compoundscyclohexadione(organic chemistry) A slightly shortened name for cyclohexanedione.cyclohexanoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of cyclohexanoic acidcyclohexaphane(organic chemistry) In the nomenclature of complex organic compounds, any cyclophane containing six nodes (or superatoms)cyclohydrolase(biochemistry) Any hydrolase that also catalyses a cyclizationcycloisomerase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes a cycloisomerization reactioncycloisomerize(organic chemistry) To convert an acyclic compound into a cyclic isomercyclometallate(organic chemistry) To carry out a cyclometallationcyclomorphosis(biology) Cyclic or seasonal changes in morphology.cyclomulberrin(organic chemistry) A flavonoid derivative 3,8,10-trihydroxy-11-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-6-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)-6H-chromeno[4,3-b]chromen-7-one present in some fruitcycloneuralianAny of a group of protostomes of the clade Cycloneuraliacyclooctadiene(organic chemistry) Any of several isomers of a cycloalkene having an eight-membered ring and two double bonds, but especially 1,5-cyclooctadiene that is used as a ligand in organometallic chemistrycyclooxygenase(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze a cyclooxygenation reaction, but especially the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandins (prostanoids); their inhibition is the mode of action of the NSAIDs aspirin and ibuprofen.cyclopedicallyIn a cyclopedic mannercyclopentamineA sympathomimetic alkylamine, classified as a vasoconstrictor.cyclopentanoic(organic chemistry) Relating to cyclopentanoic acid or its derivativescyclopentanoid(organic chemistry) Any organic compound that has a substituted cyclopentane ringcyclopentanone(organic chemistry) The cyclic ketone derived from cyclopentane by formal replacement of two hydrogen atoms by an oxygen atom; any derivative of this compoundcyclopentenone(organic chemistry) Any unsaturated alicyclic ketone derived from cyclopentenecyclopentolate(pharmacology) An anticholinergic drug used especially in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₅NO₃·HCl to dilate the pupil of the eye for ophthalmologic examination.cyclopeptolideAny of a class of cyclic oligopeptides that show anticancer activitycyclophellitol(organic chemistry) A polyhydroxy epoxide, related to xylose, that is a potent β-glucosidase inhibitorcyclophosphanecyclophosphamidecyclophosphate(organic chemistry) Any cyclic phosphate ester of a diolcyclopiazonateA salt or ester of cyclopiazonic acid.cyclopropanate(organic chemistry) To modify by means of a cyclopropanation reactioncyclopropenium(organic chemistry) Any cation derived from a cyclopropenecyclopropenoid(organic chemistry) Having a structure based on cyclopropenecyclopropenone(organic chemistry) The cyclic ketone having three carbon atoms and one double bond opposite the carbonyl group.cyclopyrroloneAny of a family of hypnotic and anxiolytic nonbenzodiazepine drugs with similar pharmacological profiles to the benzodiazepine derivatives.cycloreversion(chemistry) The reversal of any cycloaddition reaction; cycloeliminationcyclorrhaphousOf or pertaining to the insect taxon Cyclorrhaphacycloruthenate(organic chemistry) To undergo cycloruthenationcyclosporiasisinfection by the protozoan Cyclospora cayetanensis (sometimes Blepharis cayetanensis, considered one of the red algae).cyclostomatous(zoology) Of or relating to the Cyclostomata, a group of agnathans that comprises the living jawless fishes: the lampreys and hagfishes.cyclostrematid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Cyclostrematidae.cyclotomicallyIn a cyclotomic manner.cyclotorsionalRelating to, or producing cyclotorsioncyclotridecaneThe cycloalkane having thirteen carbon atoms.cyclotrimerize(organic chemistry) To convert into a cyclotrimercylindrachetid(entomology) Any member of the family Cylindrachetidae, the sandgropers .cylindricalityThe property of being cylindrical.cylindromatousOf or relating to a cylindroma.cymatotrichousAlternative form of cymotrichous.cymodoceaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Cymodoceaceae.cynanformosideA particular steroid glycoside.cynaphyllosideA particular steroid glycoside.cynauricuosideA particular steroid glycoside.cynthiaxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.cyprinodontineAny pupfish of the subfamily CyprinodontinaecyprinodontoidAny of the family Cyprinodontidae of pupfish.cyproheptadine(pharmacology) A particular antihistaminic, anticholinergic and antiserotonergic agent.cypselosomatid(zoology) Any fly of the family Cypselosomatidae.cyrtoceraconic(malacology) Relating to, composed of, or having the form of a cyrtoceracone.cyrtochoaniticPertaining to the obsolete cephalopod suborder Cyrtochoanites.cysteinylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with, or substitution by cysteinecystocarcinoma(pathology) A carcinoma associated with cystscystodiathermy(medicine, surgery) A procedure for excising small lesions of the bladder, or for obtaining hemostasis after biopsy of the bladder.cystolithiasisThe presence of stones in the bladder.cystolithotomyThe surgical removal of bladder stones.cystometrogramA diagnostic chart produced by cystometry.cytarabinosideSynonym of cytarabine.cytauxzoonosisinfection by Cytauxzoon felis, a protozoal organism transmitted to domestic cats by tick bitescytherocentric(astronomy, rare) Having Venus at the center.cytobiologicalRelating to cell biology.cytocentrifuge(biology) A low-speed, low-acceleration centrifuge used to separate cellular material without damaging itcytochemically(biochemistry) With reference to, or by means of cytochemistrycytocompatiblecytologically compatiblecytodendrogramA dendrogram of cytoforms.cytodiagnosticOf or pertaining to cytodiagnosis or cytodiagnostics.cytoembryologyThe cytology of embryoscytoenzymology(cytology) A branch of cytology that studies the enzymes present in cellscytofluorogram(biology) A two-dimensional scatterplot of the spatial and intensity data from fluorescence microscopy of a biological material that shows molecular colocalisation and interactioncytogeneticistOne who studies cytogenetics.cytogeographicRelating to cytogeography.cytoglucopenia(medicine) Intracellular glucose deficiency.cytohistologicSynonym of cytohistological.cytomechanical(biology) Relating to cytomechanicscytomembranous(biology) Relating to or composed of cytomembrane.cytometaplasia(biology) A change in the form or function of a cellcytometricallyIn a cytometric sense; with reference to cytometrycytomodulatory(cytology) That modulates the growth of cells, typically of cancerscytomorphology(biology) The study of the structure of cells.cytopathicallyIn a cytopathic mannercytopathogenicThat is pathogenic to cellscytopathologiccytopathologicalcytopharyngealRelating to the cytopharynx.cytophotometer(biology) An optical device which measures the light passing through a stained section of tissue in order to analyze the compounds within its cells.cytophotometry(biology) The analysis of the chemical composition of cells using a cytophotometercytophysiologyThe physiology of cellscytoprotectant(medicine) Any medication that combats ulcers by increasing mucosal protectioncytoprotectingcytoprotectivecytoprotection(biology) The process by which various compounds protect cells from damagecytoprotective(biology) That provides cytoprotectioncytoresistance(biology) cellular resistance to injurycytoskeletallyIn cytoskeletal terms.cytostaticallyIn a cytostatic manner.cytostructuralRelating to cytostructure.cytotaxonomistOne who studies cytotaxonomy.cytotechnicianSynonym of cytotechnologist.cytotechnologyThe microscopic interpretation of cells to detect cancer and other abnormalities.cytotoxicologyThe study of toxic effects on certain cells.cytotropicallyIn a cytotropic mannerczochralskiite(mineralogy) A colourless phosphate mineral with the chemical formula Na4Ca3Mg(PO4)4.
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