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cabbalisticallyAlternative spelling of cabalistically.cabralealactone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of tetracyclic triterpenoid lactones present in the Chinese tree Aglaia abbreviatacacodemonomaniaThe pathological belief that one is inhabited, or possessed, by an evil spirit or entity.caesalpinaceous(botany, relational) Belonging or relating to the Caesalpinaceae.caesaropapalismSynonym of caesaropapism.caffeoylquinateAny salt or ester of caffeoylquinic acid.calcanceocuboidMisspelling of calcaneocuboid.calcaneofibularRelating to the calcaneus and fibula.calcaneoplantar(anatomy) Relating to the calcaneus and the sole of the foot.calcaneoquartal(anatomy) Relating to the calcaneus and the fourth joint of the tarsus.calceloarioside(organic chemistry) Any of several phenylethanoids present in the phloem of some treescalceolarioside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of phenolic glycosides present in plants of the genus Fraxinus.calciocarnotite(mineralogy) Synonym of tyuyamunite.calciocopiapite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur.calciohilairite(mineralogy) A trigonal-trapezohedral mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and zirconium.calciotraumatic(dentistry) Relating to the effect on teeth of a diet that is very rich in calciumcalciturbiditicRelating to calciturbidites.calculationallyBy means of calculationcalendarizationThe act or process of calendarizing.calibrationlessLacking calibrationcallipurbeckiidAny extinct fish of the family Callipurbeckiidaecallosomarginal(anatomy) Relating to the sulcus between the corpus callosum and the cingulate gyrus.calophyllaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Calophyllaceae.calycanthaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Calycanthaceae.camptodactylousExhibiting or relating to camptodactyly.campylospermous(botany, archaic) Having longitudinally curved grooves on its seedscanalolithiasisSynonym of canalithiasis.candlesticklikeResembling or characteristic of a candlestick.canisterizationThe process of canisterizing.cannabichromeneA particular cannabinoid.cannibalisation(British spelling) Alternative form of cannibalization.cannibalisticalcannibalisticcannibalizationThe act of cannibalizing.cantharophilousSynonym of cantharophilic.cantitruncationThe simultaneous state of cantellation and truncation.capillarectasia(pathology) ectasis of the capillariescapillarigationCapillary irrigation.capillarisationAlternative form of capillarization.capillarizationThe formation and development of a network of capillaries to a part of the body; it is increased by aerobic exercise.capillarographyThe study of capillaries.capillaropathicRelating to capillaropathy.capillaroscopicRelating to capillaroscopy.capillarotropicHaving a positive effect on the capillaries.capillarovenousRelating to capillaries and veins.capitalisationsplural of capitalisationcapitalizationsplural of capitalizationcapitulationismThe advocacy of capitulation.capitulationistAn advocate of capitulationcapnoperitoneum(surgery) The presence of pressurised carbon dioxide in the peritoneumcapnophilicallyIn a capnophilic mannercaprifoliaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Caprifoliaceae family of honeysuckles.capsuloparietal(anatomy) capsular and parietalcaptionlessnessAbsence of a caption.captorhinomorphAny reptile of the order Captorhinidacarbamidomethyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A univalent radical composed of a carbamide replacing a hydrogen atom of a methyl group e.g. NH₂-CO-NH-CH₂- (the simplest such group)carbamoylmethyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A carbamoyl derivative of a methyl radicalcarbamoylproxyl(organic chemistry) The carbamoyl derivative of the proxyl free radicalcarbamylcholine(organic chemistry) The organic cation 2-carbamoyloxyethyl-trimethyl-azanium, also known as the drug carbachol.carbanucleoside(biochemistry) Any carbocyclic analogue of a nucleosidecarbazoquinocin(organic chemistry) Any of several alkaloids having a structure consisting of a carbazole in which one benzene ring has been oxidized to form a quinonecarbhaemoglobinAlternative form of carbaminohemoglobin.carbohemoglobinAlternative form of carbaminohemoglobin.carbohydraturia(pathology) The presence of carbohydrates (principally sugars) in the urinecarbohydrolytic(biochemistry) That breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugarscarbonatization(geology) Reaction with carbon dioxide to form carbonates.carbonification(geology) The conversion of organic plant matter into coal over time in the absence of air.carbonylcyanide(organic chemistry) Alternative form of carbonyl cyanide.carbonyldiamine(organic chemistry) Urea.carbonylsulfideAlternative spelling of carbonyl sulfide.carboxidotrophyMisspelling of carboxydotrophy.carboxydotrophy(biology) The ability to tolerate a high concentration of carbon monoxidecarboxyesteraseAlternative form of carboxylesterase.carboxygenation(chemistry) reaction with carbon monoxidecarboxyglutamicRelated to carboxyglutamic acid or its derivativescarboxylbenzoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A carboxyl derivative of a benzoyl groupcarboxysomeless(biology, of some bacteria) That lack a carboxysomecarboxyterminal(biochemistry) Relating to a carboxy terminus (of a polypeptide)carcharhiniform(zoology) Any ground shark of the order Carcharhiniformes.carcinogenicityThe state or degree of being carcinogenic.carcinosarcomasplural of carcinosarcomacarcinosomatoidSynonym of carcinosomatid.cardinalizationThe process, or the result of cardinalizing.cardioangiologySynonym of angiocardiology.cardioautonomicRelating to the heart and the autonomic nervous systemcardioballisticRelating to ballistic forces of the beating heartcardiocutaneousRelating to the heart and the skincardiocytotoxicToxic to cardiocytes.cardiodigestiveRelating to the cardiac and digestive systemscardioimpedance(physiology) cardiac impedancecardiologically(medicine) In terms of cardiology; with respect to the heart.cardiolymphaticRelating to the cardiovascular and lymphatic systemscardiometabolic(pathology) Concerning both heart disease and metabolic disorders such as diabetescardiomyoectomyMisspelling of cardiomyotomy.cardiomyopathiaAlternative form of cardiomyopathy.cardiomyopathicOf or pertaining to cardiomyopathycardiomyoplastyA surgical procedure in which healthy muscle from another part of the body is wrapped around the heart.cardiomyotrophy(pathology) myotrophy of the heartcardiopathologyheart diseasecardioperfusion(medicine) perfusion of the heartcardiopneumaticSynonym of cardiorespiratory.cardioprecursorAn embryonic stem cell that gives rise to cardiac tissuecardioprotectedsimple past and past participle of cardioprotectcardioprotectorAny cardioprotective compound.cardiopulmonary(medicine) Of or pertaining to both the heart and the lungs.cardioradiologyradiology of the heartcardiosclerosisinduration of the heart, caused by development of fibrous tissue in the cardiac musclecardioscleroticOf, pertaining to, or afflicted with cardiosclerosis.cardioselective(medicine) Describing a drug that has a greater effect on cardiovascular tissue than on otherscardiosiderosis(pathology) The deposition of excess iron in the heart tissuescardiosiderotic(pathology) Relating to cardiosiderosiscardiostimulantThat causes cardiostimulationcardioteratogenAny material that causes malformation of the heartcardiothoracicscardiothoracic medicinecardiotocographThe recording instrument used in cardiotocography.cardiotoxicosis(pathology) toxicosis of the heartcardioventricle(anatomy) A ventricle of the heartcardiovirulenceThe condition of being cardiovirulentcarioprotective(dentistry) That provides protection against cariescarnivalizationThe process of carnivalizing.carnivorousnessThe quality of being a carnivore.carotenogenesis(biochemistry) The biosynthesis of carotenoids.carotenoprotein(biochemistry) A complex of a carotenoid and a proteincaroticoclinoid(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the carotid and the clinoidcarpometacarpal(anatomy) Of or pertaining to carpometacarpus, fusion of digits.carpometacarpus(anatomy) The fusion of digits (carpals and metacarpals) that forms the wing in birds.carpometatarsalRelating to the carpal and metatarsal bonescarposporangialRelating to a carposporangiumcarposporangium(biology) A sporangium (that contains carpospores) in red algae, a cluster of which forms the cystocarpcarposporophyteAn algal sporophyte that is part of a sporocarpcarrageenophyteAny red alga of the genus KappaphycuscarriagebuilderA manufacturer of carriages.cartilaginouslyin a manner involving cartilage.carvotanacetone(organic chemistry) A monoterpenoid ketone 5-isopropyl-2-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one present in the essential oil of some plants of the genus BlumeacaryophyllideanAny tapeworm of the order Caryophyllideacastanospermine(organic chemistry) A pyrrolizidine alkaloid, found in seeds of trees of the genus Castanosperma, that is a glucosidase inhibitorcastonospermineMisspelling of castanospermine.cataclysmicallyIn a cataclysmic way.catageneticallyBy means of catagenesis.catallacticallyIn terms of catallactics.cataractogenousThat leads to the formation of cataractscatawamptiouslyAlternative form of catawampusly.catechisticallySynonym of catechetically.catecholinergicMisspelling of catecholaminergic.catecholoxidaseAlternative form of catechol oxidase.categorematicalAlternative form of categorematic.categoricalnessThe quality of being categorical, absolute, or positive.categorisationsplural of categorisationcategorizationsplural of categorizationcatelectrotonicRelating to, or characterized by, catelectrotonus.catelectrotonusThe condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the cathode or negative electrode when a current is passed through it.catenicelliformForming a jointed erect colony with internodes of few zooecia.caterpillarlikeResembling or characteristic of a caterpillar.caterpillarweedThe plant Phacelia crenulata.cathedraticallyIn a cathedratic manner.catheterisationAlternative spelling of catheterization.catheterizationThe procedure of introducing a catheter.cathodochromismThe reversible transformation of the optical properties of a material when it is bombarded with electrons.cauliflowerlikeCharacteristic of a cauliflowercausativizationThe process of causativizing.cavalierishnessThe quality of being cavalierish.cavernosographyradiography of the corpus cavernosumcecoureterocele(medicine) An ectopic ureterocele that extends into the urethra but opens into the bladder.ceilinglessnessAbsence of a ceiling.celebrationlessWithout celebration.celebrification(informal) The introduction of celebrity as a factor in some field or discipline.celebritizationThe process of celebritizing.cellodextrinase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a cellodextrincellularisationAlternative form of cellularization.cellularization(biology) separation into distinct cells, especially from a multinucleate cell.cementificationSynonym of cementogenesis.cementoblastomaA benign neoplasm of the cementum of the teeth.cementodentinal(anatomy) Relating to cementum and dentin (of teeth)centimillennium(rare) A period of time consisting of one hundred thousand years.centralizationsplural of centralizationcentralspindlin(cytology, biochemistry) A protein complex associated with RacGAP (Rac GTPase activating protein, which shuts down nearby Rac) and RhoGEF (which activates nearby Rho) and a kinesin, playing a key role in the formation of the central spindle in mitosiscentrencephalicRelating to the centre of the encephaloncentrochromatin(genetics) The chromatin from which a centromere is constructedcentroheliozoanSynonym of centrohelid.centrolaterallyIn a centrolateral mannercentrolobularlyIn a centrolobular manner or directioncentromedullary(anatomy) At the centre of a medullacentromericallyWith regard to a centromerecentromucronateTerminating at a central mucrocentronelliformRelating to or characteristic of the centronellids.centronucleatedMarked by centronucleationcentrophenoxineA drug used to treat symptoms of senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease.centroposteriorcentral and posteriorcentrosymmetric(mathematics) Having a centre of symmetry.cephalhaematomaAlternative form of cephalohematoma.cephalocaudallyIn a cephalocaudal manner.cephalocentesis(surgery) puncture of the skull in order to drain excess fluidcephalochordateOf or pertaining to these creatures.cephalocondylicRelating to the brain and the condylecephalohematomaA hemorrhage of blood between the skull and periosteum of a newborn baby secondary to rupture of blood vessels crossing the periosteum.cephalosporanic(organic chemistry) Related to cephalosporanic acid and its derivativescephalothoracesplural of cephalothoraxcephalothoracic(anatomy) Relating to or resembling a cephalothorax.cephalothoraxesplural of cephalothoraxceratobatrachid(zoology) Any frog in the family Ceratobatrachidae.ceratobranchial(anatomy) Relating to the bone or cartilage below the epibranchial in a branchial arch.ceratodontiformAny lungfish of the order CeratodontiformescercariogenesisThe formation of cercariascercopithecoidsplural of cercopithecoidcerebellolental(medicine) Affecting the cerebellum and the lens of the eye; applied to a form of oligophrenia.cerebellorubral(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the cerebellum and the red nucleuscerebellospinal(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the cerebellum and the spinal cordcerebralizationThe process or result of cerebralizing.cerebroafferentCarrying material towards the cerebrumcerebroarterial(anatomy) Relating to cerebral arteriescerebroatrophicInvolving atrophy of the cerebrum; applied to Rett syndrome.cerebrocortical(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the cerebral cortexcerebromedullarSynonym of cerebromedullary.cerebrovascular(anatomy) Relating to the blood vessels that run to or from the brain.cerebrovisceral(anatomy) Both cerebral and visceral.ceremoniousnessThe state of being ceremonious.ceriopyrochlore(mineralogy) A basic fluoride mineral similar to pyrochlore but containing cerium.certifiablenessThe quality of being certifiable (able to be certified).certificatelessWithout a certificate.cervicoaxillary(anatomy) Related to the cervical vertebrae and the axillacervicobrachial(anatomy) Relating to the neck and the arm.cervicocephalic(anatomy) Relating to the neck and head.cervicocerebral(anatomy, medicine) Of or pertaining to the cervical region and the cerebral region (broadly, the neck and brain).cervicomedullarAlternative form of cervicomedullary.cervicoscapular(anatomy) Pertaining to, or joining the neck and the shoulder bonecervicothoracalAlternative form of cervicothoracic.cervicothoracic(anatomy) Relating to the cervix and thorax.cestrosphendone(Ancient Greece) An Ancient Greek sling used to fling darts.cetylpyridinium(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A cetyl derivative of the pyridinium cation that is the basis of several cationic disinfectantschairpersonshipThe office or term of a chairperson.chalconatronite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic greenish blue mineral containing carbon, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium.challengingnessQuality or degree of being challenging.chamberlainshipThe office or post of chamberlain.chameleonicallyIn a chameleonic way.champagnizationThe turning of wine into champagne.chancellorshipsplural of chancellorshipchancellourshipObsolete form of chancellorship.channelographicRelating to channelography.channelopathiesplural of channelopathychaoyangopteridAny pterosaur of the family †ChaoyangopteridaecharacterisableAlternative spelling of characterizable.characteristickObsolete form of characteristic.characteristicsplural of characteristiccharacterizableAble to be characterized.characterlesslyIn a characterless way.characterologic(psychology) Pertaining to the character of an individual, as of a depression that is not episodic.characteropathyA mental illness affecting an individual's character.charcoalizationConversion into charcoal.charismaticallyIn a charismatic way.charlatanicallyIn a charlatanic manner.checkerboardingpresent participle and gerund of checkerboardcheerleaderlike(rare) Resembling or characteristic of a cheerleader.cheerleadershipThe role or actions of a cheerleader; enthusiastic encouragement.cheesehamburger(rare, nonstandard) Synonym of cheeseburger.cheesemongeressA female cheesemonger.cheesemongeringThe trade of a cheesemonger, selling cheese.cheilocystidialRelating to the cheilocystidium.cheilocystidium(mycology) A relatively large cell found on the gill edge of a basidiomycete.cheiloproclitic(rare) having an erotic attraction to a person's lipscheilostomatousRelating to the cheilostomatescheiropompholyx(medicine) pompholyx affecting the handcheiropterygium(anatomy) The typical pentadactyloid limb of the higher vertebrates.chemautotrophicAlternative form of chemoautotrophic.chemexfoliationexfoliation of the skin using a chemical agentchemicalizationThe process of making something chemical, or adapting it to use chemical methods.chemicophysicalSynonym of physicochemical.chemidependencydependency on alcohol or drugschemiexcitation(physical chemistry) The generation of an electronically excited molecule by a chemical reaction of reactants in their ground statecheminformatics(chemistry, computing) Any of many applications of information technology to chemistrychemiproteomicsMisspelling of chemoproteomics.chemoactivationactivation achieved chemicallychemoattachmentattachment by chemical bondschemoattractand(biochemistry) The thing attracted by a chemoattractantchemoattractant(biochemistry) A substance inducing positive chemotaxis in motile cells.chemoattraction(biochemistry) The action of a chemoattractantchemoattractiveThat functions as a chemoattractantchemoautotrophy(biology) A mode of growth in which CO₂ is the exclusive source of assimilated carbon, and energy is derived from chemical processes rather than light.chemobiokineticRelating to chemobiokinetics.chemobiologicalOf or relating to chemobiologychemoconvulsantA chemical convulsantchemoconvulsivechemically convulsivechemodenervatedsimple past and past participle of chemodenervatechemodisruptivechemically disruptive, especially of a pesticide that disrupts a pests metabolismchemodosimetric(chemistry) Measured by a chemodosimeterchemoecological(chemistry, ecology) Relating to chemoecologychemoelectrical(physical chemistry, physics) Describing any process in which chemical energy is converted to electrical energychemoimmunology(biochemistry, immunology) chemical aspects of immunologychemoinformaticOf or pertaining to chemoinformaticschemoinhibition(biochemistry) inhibition of a biochemical processchemolitholysischemical litholysischemolithotrophchemoautotrophchemomechanicalmechanochemicalchemometricallyBy means of chemometricschemomodulation(biochemistry) modulation of a biochemical pathway, typically by a drugchemonociceptorA nociceptor that responds to a chemical stimuluschemoperception(biochemistry) A specific response by an organism to the presence of a specific chemical compound (or class of compounds)chemopreventionThe prevention of disease by the use of food supplements, drugs, etc.chemopreventiveOf, or relating to chemoprevention.chemoprotectantAny chemoprotective materialchemoprotection(medicine) The protection of healthy tissue from the toxic effects of chemotherapychemoprotective(medicine) That protects patients from the toxic effects of anticancer drugschemoproteomicsA biochemical adjunct to proteomicschemoreceptionsplural of chemoreceptionchemorefractiveSynonym of chemorefractory.chemorefractory(medicine) That does not respond to chemotherapychemoregulation(physiology) chemical regulation, typically of respiration, via chemoreceptorschemoresistance(biochemistry) The resistance of a cell to the actions of a chemical compound.chemoresponsiveresponsive to chemotherapychemosaturationsaturation of an individual organ with a chemotherapy while it is sealed from the rest of the bodychemosensitiserAlternative form of chemosensitizer.chemosensitizedsimple past and past participle of chemosensitizechemosensitizer(medicine) Any material that makes cells sensitive to chemotherapeutic agents, often by inhibiting the action of a glycoproteinchemosignallingAlternative form of chemosignaling.chemosterilizerAny substance used to cause sterility in insects, rodents or other animals; a chemosterilantchemosystematic(biochemistry) Relating to chemosystematicschemotacticallyBy chemotaxis.chemotaxonomistOne who studies chemotaxonomy.chemotropicallyIn a chemotropic manner.chenopodiaceous(botany) Of or relating to the family Chenopodiaceae (goosefoots) (now subfamily Chenopodioideae).cheyletiellosisA disease principally caused by mites of the genus Cheyletiella that infest the fur of dogs, cats, and rabbits.chimiocompetentMisspelling of chemocompetent.chincherincheesplural of chincherincheechirognomicallyIn terms of, or by means of, chirognomy.chiropterochory(biology) Dispersal (chiefly of seeds) by bats.chiropterophilypollination by batschitosaccharide(biochemistry) Any polysaccharide or oligosaccharide that is a component of chitinchitotriosidase(biochemistry) A chitinase whose activity is elevated in serum of patients suffering from lipid storage disorderschlobenthiazoneA particular fungicide.chloraminophene(medicine) A chemotherapy medication, 4-[4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl]butanoic acid, used in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemiachloramphenicol(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅ isolated from cultures of a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces venezuelae) or prepared synthetically and used against serious infections such as typhoid fever.chloramultilide(organic chemistry) A triterpenoid lactone present in a ChloranthuschloranphenicolMisspelling of chloramphenicol.chloranthaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Chloranthaceae of fragrant trees and shrubs, the sole family in order Chloranthales.chlorfenamidinechlordimeformchlorfenvinphos(pharmacology) Alternative form of clofenvinfos.chlorisondamineA nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist that produces both neuronal and ganglionic blockade.chlormethiazoleclomethiazolechloroacetamide(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of acetamide; typically used as a herbicide and preservativechloroadenosine(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of adenosine; 8-chloroadenosine has antineoplastic activity.chloroaluminate(inorganic chemistry) The anion AlCl₄⁻; any salt containing this anionchloroatranorin(organic chemistry) One of the most common allergens found in treemoss, along with atranorin, having the same molecular structure as atranorin but with one of the hydrogen atoms replaced by a chlorine atom.chlorobenzilateThe neurotoxic pesticide ethyl bis(4-chlorophenyl)hydroxyacetate.chlorobenzylateAlternative form of chlorobenzilate.chlorocarbonate(dated, organic chemistry) Synonym of chloroformate.chlorococcaleanAny green alga of the order Chlorococcales.chlorohydrolase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the replacement of chloride groups by hydroxy groupschloroleukaemia(pathology) Synonym of chloroma.chloromagnesite(mineralogy) A volcanic mineral, anhydrous magnesium chloride, found on Vesuviuschloromercurial(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a compound formed by reaction with mercuric chloridechlorometallate(inorganic chemistry) Alternative spelling of chlorometalate.chloromethylene(organic chemistry) The divalent chemical group HClC=; equivalent to methylene with one hydrogen substituted with chlorine.chloropalladate(inorganic chemistry) The anion PdCl₆²⁻; any salt containing this anionchloropesticideAny organochlorine pesticidechlorophacinoneAn anticoagulant used as a rodenticide.chlorophosphateThe anion PO₃Cl²⁻ or any salt containing this anionchlorophosphine(inorganic chemistry) The chemical H₂ClP, or derivatives of this. It can be considered as phosphine with one hydrogen substituted by chlorinechlorophosphite(inorganic chemistry) The anion PO₂Cl²⁻chlorophthalmid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Chlorophthalmidae, the greeneyes.chlorophyllidesplural of chlorophyllidechloroplastidicAlternative form of chloroplastidial.chloroplatinate(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of chloroplatinic acidchloroplatiniteAny salt of chloroplatinous acid.chloropromazineMisspelling of chlorpromazine.chloropropamideAlternative form of chlorpropamide.chloropyridinyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any chloro derivative of a pyridinyl radicalchloroquinoline(organic chemistry) Any chlorinated derivative of a quinolinechlororuthenate(inorganic chemistry) The ruthenium anion RuCl₆²⁻ or any salt containing this anionchlorosulfonate(inorganic chemistry) The anion of chlorosulfonic acid; any salt containing this anionchlorosulphonicAlternative spelling of chlorosulfonic.chlorothiophene(organic chemistry) Any of several chloro- derivatives of thiophene, but especially 2-chlorothiophene and 3-chlorothiophene that are used in the synthesis of heterocycleschlorpeniramineAlternative form of chlorpheniramine.chlorphenvinfos(organic chemistry) An organophosphorus compound used as an insecticide and an acaricide.chlorprothixene(medicine) A particular thioxanthene antipsychoticchoanoflagellidAny choanoflagellate of the order Choanoflagellidachoanomastigote(biology) A developmental form of flagellates of the genus Crithidia that have a choanacholangiectasisdilation of the bile ductscholangiographyThe diagnostic imaging of the bile duct by means of X-rays.cholangiopathic(pathology) Relating to cholangiopathycholecystagogic(medicine) That stimulates activity of the gallbladdercholecystagogue(medicine) Any material that stimulates activity of the gallbladdercholecystectomy(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the gall bladdercholecystokinin(biochemistry) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein.cholecystopathy(pathology) disease of the gallbladdercholecystostomyThe surgical creation of a stoma in the gallbladder, which can facilitate placement of a tube for drainage.choledochectomy(surgery) Removal of part of the common bile ductcholedochoscope(surgery) The instrument used in choledochoscopycholedochoscopy(surgery) endoscopy of the common bile ductcholedochostomy(surgery) Creation of a fistula into the common bile ductcholelithotrityArchaic form of cholelithotripsy.cholestadienolsplural of cholestadienolcholestanetriol(organic chemistry) The sterol 5beta-cholestane-3alpha,7alpha,12alpha-triolcholestatrienol(organic chemistry) A sterol, that has three double bonds, related to cholesterolcholesterinosisSynonym of cholesterolosis.cholesterogenicRelating to cholesterogenesischolesterolemia(medicine) The presence of cholesterol in the bloodcholesterolemicHaving or relating to cholesterolemia.cholesterolosisA pathological condition resulting from excess cholesterol in the body.cholesterolysisSynonym of cholesteroylation.cholesteroylateTo modify by cholesteroylationcholesterylatedsimple past and past participle of cholesterylatecholinergicallyIn a cholinergic manner.cholinesterasesplural of cholinesterasecholinesterasic(biochemistry) Of or relating to cholinesterases.cholinoreactive(biochemistry) That responds to acetylcholine or related compoundscholinotoxicitytoxicity caused by a choline derivativechondrichthyansplural of chondrichthyanchondrification(physiology) The formation of, or conversion into, cartilage; a cartilaginous formation resulting from this process.chondroblastoma(pathology) A rare bone tumor, usually benign and slow-growing, that originates from chondroblastschondrogenicityThe quality of being chondrogenic.chondronecrosis(medicine) Necrosis of cartilage.chondrosarcomasplural of chondrosarcomachondroskeletalRelating to a chondroskeletonchondroskeletonA skeleton (of some fish and of mammal embryos) composed of hyaline cartilagechondrotoxicityThe condition of being chondrotoxicchordomesoblastSynonym of chordamesoderm.choreoathetosisThe occurrence of involuntary movements in a combination of chorea (irregular migrating contractions) and athetosis (twisting and writhing).choreoathetoticRelating to choreoathetosis.choreographableCapable of being choreographed.choreographicalchoreographicchoreologicallyIn terms of or by means of choreology.chorioallantoicOf or pertaining to the chorioallantoischorioallantois(anatomy) The vascular extraembryonic membrane, formed by the fusion of the allantois and the chorion, that makes up the placenta in most mammals; the chorioallantoic membranechoriocapillary(anatomy) Relating to the capillaries of the choroidea of the eyechoriocarcinoma(oncology) A malignant, trophoblastic cancer, usually of the placenta.chorioplacentalRelating to the chorioplacenta.chorioretinitis(pathology) An inflammation of the choroid and retina of the eyechoriovitelline(biology) Relating to the chorion and yolk.choroidoscleral(anatomy) Relating to, or joining the choroid and the sclerachoromatographyMisspelling of chromatography.chrestomathicalSynonym of chrestomathic.chrisstanleyite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, palladium, selenium, and silver.christocentristAlternative letter-case form of Christocentrist.chromatinizableThat may be chromatinizedchromatinolysisSynonym of chromatolysis.chromatographerA person skilled in chromatography or who operates a chromatographchromatographic(analytical chemistry) Of or pertaining to chromatography.chromatologicalRelating to chromatologychromatophoromaA tumour composed of chromatophoreschromatoscannerAn optical device that is used to scan an object at multiple wavelengthschromatotrophin(biology) Any of a group of hormones responsible for colour change in some crabschromceladonite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal mineral containing chromium, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, and silicon.chromoalveolateMisspelling of chromalveolate.chromocollotypeA collotype image produced in two or more colourschromocollotypyThe production of chromocollotypeschromodynamicalchromodynamicchromoendoscopyA medical procedure in which dyes are instilled into the gastrointestinal tract at the time of visualization with fibre-optic endoscopy.chromogenicallyIn a chromogenic mannerchromomagnetism(physics, quantum chromodynamics) An interaction between quarks of different colour that has some similarities to magnetismchromomethylase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the methylation of chromatinchromosomicallyWith reference to a type of chromosomechromotherapistA practitioner of chromotherapy.chromoxylographA woodcut produced in colour.chrondrogenesisMisspelling of chondrogenesis.chrondroitinaseMisspelling of chondroitinase.chronobiologistA person who is involved in chronobiology.chronobiometricRelating to the change of biometric data over timechronodisruptorAnything that brings about chronodisruptionchronogeometric(physics) Of or pertaining to chronogeometry.chronogrammaticRelating to, or containing a chronogramchronographicalchronographicchronologically(manner) In a chronological manner; with reference to time.chronometabolicOf or pertaining to chronometabolism.chronomodulatedVaried systematically over timechrononutritionAspects of nutrition that are influenced by the circadian rhythmchronoportationA technique to send one's mind to another time.chronotolerance(medicine) chronic (extending over time) tolerance (to medication, especially radiotherapy)chronotopicallyIn a chronotopic mannerchroococcaceous(bacteriology, relational) Of or relating to the Chroococcaceae.chrysanthemumedAdorned with chrysanthemums.chrysenequinone(organic chemistry) Any quinone derived from chrysene, but especially 1,4-chrysenequinone or 5,6-chrysenequinonechrysolaminaranMisspelling of chrysolaminarin.chrysolaminarin(biochemistry) A storage polysaccharide typically found in photosynthetic heterokonts.churchificationThe process of churchifying.churchwomanshipThe craft or skill of being a churchwoman.chylomicronemiaThe presence of chylomicrons in the blood (which is nearly always true to some degree); (usually) an excess of them.chyloperitoneumSynonym of chylous ascites.chytridiomyceteAny fungus of the class ChytridiomyceteschytridiomyosisMisspelling of chytridiomycosis.cilioinhibitoryThat inhibits ciliationcineangiographycinematographic angiographycinefluorographAn instrument for performing cinefluorography.cinefluoroscopyfluoroscopy that is recorded on a cine cameracinematographer(cinematography) A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.cinematographicof or pertaining to cinematographycinemicrographyAlternative form of cinephotomicrography.cinephotographyThe recording of motion pictures.cineradiography(medicine) cinematography of working internal organs, normally using X-rayscingulomarginalcingular and marginalcingulopsoideanAny gastropod mollusc of the superfamily Cingulopsoideacircinteractome(biochemistry) circRNA interactomecircularisationAlternative spelling of circularization.circularizationThe distribution of publicity circulars.circumabdominalSurrounding the abdomen (typically, of an insect)circumambagiousOf or relating to circumambages; circumlocutionary.circumambientlyIn a circumambient manner.circumambulatedsimple past and past participle of circumambulatecircumambulatorSomeone who walks around something.circumarticular(anatomy) Surrounding a jointcircumcapitular(botany, anatomy) Surrounding a capitulumcircumcisionism(very rare) The advocacy or practice of circumcision.circumcisionistA person who performs circumcisions, especially as a profession.circumcrescenceThe condition of being circumcrescentcircumcursation(obsolete) The act of running or rambling around.circumferential(not comparable) Of or pertaining to a circumference.circumfetishismA paraphilia in which sexual arousal is derived from the act of circumcision.circumfetishist(derogatory) A person with a sexual fetish for male circumcision.circumforaneousWandering from place to place or market to market.circumgestation(obsolete, religious) The act or process of carrying about.circumglabellar(anatomy) Around the glabella.circumincession(theology) The reciprocal existence in each other of the three persons of the Trinity.circuminsessionAlternative spelling of circumincession.circumlaryngeal(anatomy) Surrounding the larynxcircumlocuitousCharacterised by circumlocution.circumlocutionsplural of circumlocutioncircumlocutiouscircumlocutionalcircummarginate(anatomy) Surrounded by a thin margin; not circumvallate.circummaxillarySurrounding the jawcircummedullarySynonym of perimedullary.circumnavigableable to be circumnavigatedcircumnavigatedsimple past and past participle of circumnavigatecircumnavigatorA person who circumnavigates, that is, sails around the world.circumpapillarySurrounding a papillacircumparasiticSurrounding (the action of) a parasitecircumplanetary(astronomy) Surrounding a planetcircumplasmaticRelating to, or originating in, the circumplasm.circumsaturnian(astronomy) That surrounds or circles the planet Saturn.circumscribableable to be circumscribedcircumscriptionThe act of circumscribing or the quality of being circumscribed.circumscriptiveThat circumscribes or outlinescircumsecondary(astronomy) That surrounds the secondary star of a binary star systemcircumspectiousRelating to circumspection; circumspectcircumspectnessthe state or quality of being circumspectcircumstantiateTo describe, verify or prove by setting out circumstantial evidencecircumtonsillarSurrounding the tonsil.circumvallationA rampart or other defensive entrenchment that entirely encircles the position being defended.circumventingly(rare) So as to circumvent.circumventionalInvolving or relating to circumvention.circumventively(rare) In a circumventive manner.circumzygomaticAround the zygomatic archcirripedologistOne who studies cirripedology.cisheterosexualCisgender and heterosexual.cistancinenside(organic chemistry) A phenylethanoid glycoside present in plants of genus Cistanche.cisternographicRelating to cisternographycitizenshiplessHaving no citizenshipcivicmindednessAlternative form of civic-mindedness.civilianizationthe act or process of civilianizingcladophoraceousOf or relating to the Cladophoraceae.claircognisanceAlternative spelling of claircognizance.claircognizanceThe ability for a person to acquire psychic knowledge without knowing how or why they knew it.clandestineness(rare) Synonym of clandestinity.classifiabilityThe state or condition of being classifiable.classificationsplural of classificationclathrochelated(chemistry) chelated by a clathrochelateclaustrophiliacOne who has claustrophilia.claustrophobiac(uncommon) Alternative form of claustrophobic.cleanhandednessAlternative form of clean-handedness.clearheadednessThe quality of being clearheaded.cleistogamouslyIn a cleistogamous fashion.cleptoparasiticAlternative spelling of kleptoparasitic.clericalizationThe process of making clerical.climactericallyIn a climacteric manner.clinicalizationThe process of making something clinical.clinicochemicalClinical and chemical.clinicoeconomicRelating to clinicoeconomicsclinicogenomics(genetics) clinical genomicsclinimetricallyBy means of clinimetricsclinocervantite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing antimony and oxygen.clinochrysotile(mineralogy) A soft, fibrous silicate mineral in the serpentine group of phyllosilicates, also called "white asbestos".clinophosinaite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic light violet mineral containing calcium, oxygen, phosphorus, silicon, sodium, and strontium.clinopinacoidal(crystallography) Relating to the clinopinacoid.clinopyroxenite(geology) A pyroxenite composed mostly of orthopyroxeneclinosafflorite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, cobalt, iron, and nickel.cliticalization(grammar) The process of forming or adding clitics.clitorectomizedHaving undergone a clitorectomy.closemindednessAlternative form of close-mindedness.clotheslessnessAbsence of clothes.cloudcuckoolandAlternative spelling of cloud-cuckoo-land.clutterlessnessAbsence of clutter.coactualizationjoint actualizationcoadministratorA joint administrator.coagglutinationThe simultaneous agglutination of two or more proteins or antigenscoagulotoxicityThe condition of being coagulotoxiccoamplification(genetics) amplification (typically of DNA) along with another materialcoanoflagellateMisspelling of choanoflagellate.coassociativity(mathematics) A relationship that is the dual of associativity.cobaltarthurite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, cobalt, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, and oxygen.cobaltaustinite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal green mineral containing arsenic, calcium, cobalt, hydrogen, and oxygen.cobaltkieserite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic pink mineral containing arsenic, cobalt, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.coccidiomycosisMisspelling of coccidioidomycosis.coccolithophoreAny of many minute mostly marine planktonic biflagellated organisms with brown chromatophores and complex calcareous, less commonly siliceous, shells.coccolithovirusAny virus, of the genus Coccolithovirus, that infects coccolithophorescoccothraustineRelating to finches of the genus Coccothraustescochinchinenene(organic chemistry) Any of a group of antibacterial flavonoids isolated from Dracaena cochinchinensiscochleosaccular(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the cochlea and the saccular maculacochleotoxicitySynonym of ototoxicity.cocinnasteosideA particular steroid glycoside.cockneyficationthe use of cockney words or mannerisms, especially by non-cockneyscocommutativityThe quality of being cocommutative.coconsciousnessAn awareness of things on the edge of one's consciousness that are only brought into focus under certain circumstances.coctoprecipitinThe precipitin produced by injecting an animal with a heated precipitinogen as heated or boiled serum.codecarboxylase(biochemistry) Any active site on a decarboxylase which catalyzes the decarboxylation of D-amino acidscodeformationalCausing mutual deformationcodehydrogenase(biochemistry) Any dehydrogenase coenzymecodeterminationCooperation between management and workers in making policy.codevelopmentalRelating to codevelopmentcodicologicallyIn terms of codicology.codifferentiateTo undergo codifferentiationcodificationistA supporter of codification.codirectionallyIn a codirectional manner.coeducationallyIn a coeducational manner.coefficientwise(mathematics) For each coefficient; with respect to coefficients.coelacanthiformAny fish of the order Coelacanthiformes, most of which are now extinctcoelurosauravid(zoology) Any extinct diapsid reptile in the family †Coelurosauravidae, a synonym of the †Weigeltisauridae.coenenchymatousComposed of coenenchymecoenopopulationThe population within a coenose.coenvironmentalThat shares an environment with anothercoenzymaticallyIn a coenzymatic mannercoequilibrationA state of equilibration with something elsecoessentialnessThe state or quality of being coessential.coestablishmentjoint establishmentcoextensivenessThe property of being coextensive.cofasciculationA cluster of different fasciculescofractionationThe process of cofractionating.cofunctionality(mathematics, computing) The condition of being a cofunctioncoherentization(mathematics) conversion to a coherent formcohomologicallyIn cohomological terms.cohybridizationThe action, or the result, of cohybridizingcohyponormality(mathematics) The condition of being cohyponormal.cohyponymicallySynonym of cohyponymously.coincidentalism(philosophy) A philosophy of coincidentscoincorporationincorporation along with another materialcoinstantaneityThe state of being coinstantaneous, coinstantaneousness.coinstantaneousHappening at the same instant; simultaneous.coinstantiationAn instance of coinstantiating, or its product: an instance that instantiates more than one theme, principle, or concept.cointercalation(physical chemistry) The intercalation of two or more materialscoldbloodednessAlternative form of cold-bloodedness.coldheartednessAlternative spelling of cold-heartedness.coleranterazineMisspelling of coelenterazine.colinearizationThe state of being linearized along with another.colisepticaemiaAlternative form of colisepticemia.collaborationalSynonym of collaborative.collaborativelyIn a collaborative manner.collaborativityThe quality of being collaborative.collagenisationAlternative form of collagenization.collagenizationThe formation of collagen, especially the replacement of normal tissue with collagencollagenopathic(pathology) Relating to a collagenopathycollembologicalRelating to collembology.collenchymatousRelating to collenchyma.colliquefaction(obsolete) A melting together; the reduction of different bodies into one mass by fusion.collisionlesslyIn a collisionless way.collocationallyIn a collocational mannercollodiaphyseal(anatomy) Relating to the neck and shaft (diaphysis) of a long bone (especially the femur).colloidoclasticSynonym of anaphylaxic.colloquialisingpresent participle and gerund of colloquialisecolloquializingconverting into a colloquial or informal register.colocystoplasty(surgery) The use of colon tissue to repair or enlarge the urinary bladdercolonialisationAlternative spelling of colonialization.colonializationBringing into subjection or subjugation, and implies the subjugation or pacification of a people, and taking of a pre-populated land.colonizationismAdvocacy of colonizationcolonizationistAn advocate of colonizationism.colonometrogramA graphical representation of colonic contractionscoloproctostomy(surgery) anastomosis of the colon to the rectumcolorectoscopicSynonym of proctoscopic.colostrogenesisThe formation of colostrum, typically in cattlecolourblindnessAlternative form of color blindness.colouristicallyAlternative form of coloristically.colpomicroscopeA form of microscope, inserted via the vagina, used to examine the cervix in situ; a type of colposcope with high magnification.colpomicroscopymicroscopy by means of a colpomicroscopecolposcopicallyWith a colposcope; upon colposcopy.colposuspension(surgery) The use of sutures to support the neck of the bladder in order to reduce stress incontinence in womencolumelloplasty(surgery) A suture technique to correct caudal septal cartilage dislocation.columnarizationThe process, or the result, of columnarizingcombinationallyIn a combinational manner.combinatoriallyIn a combinatorial way.combinatorician(rare) Synonym of combinatorist.combinatoricist(rare) Synonym of combinatorist.combustiblenessThe state or quality of being combustible.comeasurabilityThe condition of being comeasurablecomedocarcinoma(medicine, oncology) A kind of early-stage breast cancer which demonstrates central necrosis.comedogenicallyIn a comedogenic manner.cometabolicallyIn a cometabolic mannercometographicalRelating to cometography.comfortablenessComfort: the quality or state of being comfortable.comfortlessnessThe state or quality of being comfortless.commemorationalRelating to commemoration; commemorative.commemorativelyIn a commemorative manner.commemorization(archaic) commemorationcommendablenessThe state or quality of being commendable.commentatorshipThe office or occupation of a commentator.commercialisingpresent participle and gerund of commercialisecommercialisticExhibiting commercialismcommercializingpresent participle and gerund of commercializecommiseratinglySo as to commiserate; in a way that offers commiseration.commiserativelyIn a commiserative manner.commissionairesplural of commissionairecommissionerate(India) Part of a district placed under the control of a police commissioner.commissioneressA female commissioner.commissionnaireAlternative form of commissionaire.commitmentphobeAlternative form of commitment-phobe.committeepersonA member of a committee.commodificationThe assignment of a commercial value to something previously without such value.commoditisationAlternative form of commoditization.commoditizationThe transformation of something into a commodity.commonotonicityMisspelling of comonotonicity.commonplacenessThe state or quality of being commonplace.commonwealthism(politics) The condition or policy of operating as a commonwealth.commonwealthman(historical) Someone who lived under the English Commonwealth of the 17th century, especially an adherent of it; loosely, a republican.communalizationThe act or process of communalizing (any sense).communicabilityThe quality of being communicable.communicatingly(rare) In a communicating manner.communicationalOf, relating to, or characterized by communication.communicativelyIn a communicative manner.communisticallyIn a communistic manner.communitizationThe process of forming or becoming a community.commutativenessThe state or quality of being commutative.comparativenessThe state or quality of being comparative.comparativisticUsing or relating to comparativism.compartmentableAble to be divided into separate compartments, or (figurative) separate conceptual areas.compartmentallyone compartment at a timecompartmentlessWithout compartments.compartmentlikeResembling a compartment.compassionatelyIn a compassionate manner.compassionatingpresent participle and gerund of compassionatecompatibilisticRelating to compatibilismcompatibilitiesplural of compatibilitycompendiousnessThe state or quality of being compendious.compensationaryRelating to, or serving as, compensation.competitionlessWithout competition.competitionlikeResembling or characteristic of competition; apparently competitive.competitivenessThe state of being competitive.complacentially(obsolete) In a complacential manner.complainingnessThe quality of being complaining.complaisantnessThe state or quality of being complaisant.complementarilyIn a complementary manner.complementarityThe state or characteristic of being complementary.complementation(mathematics) The replacement of a set by its complementcomplementophilAlternative form of complementophile.complicatednessThe state or quality of being complicated.complimentarilyin a complimentary mannercomplimentarityMisspelling of complementarity.complimentative(archaic) complimentarycomplimentinglyIn a complimentary manner; with compliments.componentwiselyIn a componentwise mannercompositionallyWith regard to composition.compositoriallyBy or relating to a compositor.comprehendinglyIn a comprehending manner; knowingly.comprehensivelyIn a comprehensive manner; in an all-inclusive or wide-ranging fashion.comprehensiviseAlternative form of comprehensivize.comprehensivityComprehensiveness.comprehensivize(UK, education) To adapt the education system to be based on comprehensive schools.compressability(proscribed) Alternative form of compressibility.compressibilityThe degree to which something is compressible.compressionlessWithout compression.compressivenessThe state or quality of being compressive.compromissorialRelating to compromise.comptrollershipThe position or office of a comptroller.compunctionlessWithout compunction.computationallyIn a computational mannercomputativenessThe quality of being computative.computerisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of computerization.computerizationThe act of computerizing something, or something computerized.computerologist(chiefly informal or humorous) One who studies or works with computers.computisticallyIn terms of computation.concatenabilityThe property, or the extent, of being concatenableconcavification(mathematics) The process of converting to concave form.conceitlessness(rare) Absence of conceit.conceivablenessThe state or quality of being conceivable.concentrationalRelating to concentrationconcentrativelyIn a concentrative manner.conceptionaliseAlternative form of conceptualise.conceptionalist(philosophy) A conceptualist.conceptionalizeAlternative form of conceptualise.conceptlessnessAbsence of concepts.conceptualisingpresent participle and gerund of conceptualiseconceptualisticOf or pertaining to conceptualism.conceptualizersplural of conceptualizerconceptualizingpresent participle and gerund of conceptualizeconcertmistress(music, US) A female concertmaster.concessionairesplural of concessionaireconcessionalityA mechanism by which a loan or trade agreement results in the lender or one party receiving less than full market value.concessionarilyIn a concessionary manner.concessionnaireAlternative spelling of concessionaire.conchologicallyBy means of conchologyconchyliologistDated form of conchologist.conciliationismA policy of conciliation.conciliationistA proponent of conciliationism.concupiscential(obsolete) Pertaining to concupiscence; lustful.condescendinglyIn a condescending manner.conditionalizerA person who has a tendency to conditionalizeconditionalnessConditionality.conditionednessThe state or quality of being conditioned.condylarthrosis(anatomy) Any joint that is formed of condylar surfacescondylopatellarRelating to the condyle and the patella.confectionariesplural of confectionaryconfectioneress(dated, rare) A female confectioner.confectioneriesplural of confectioneryconfederateship(rare) confederacyconfederationalRelating to a confederation.confessionaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of confessionalize.confessionalism(religion) A belief in the importance of full and unambiguous assent to the whole of a religious teaching.confessionalistA person who confessesconfessionalityThe degree or quality of being confessional.confessionalizeTo fix religious beliefs into set categories of denomination or dogma.confidentiality(uncountable) The property of being confidential.configurabilityThe property of being configurable.configurationalOf or pertaining to a configuration.conformablenessThe state or quality of being conformable.confraternitiesplural of confraternityconfrontationalPertaining to a confrontation; characterized by, or given to initiating hostile encounter; in-your-face.congealablenessAbility to be congealed.congelifractionthe weathering of material through the repeated freezing and thawing of water.congenerousnessThe state or property of being congenerous or congeneric.conglomerationsplural of conglomerationcongratulationsExpressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.congresscritter(US, slang, derogatory, somewhat humorous) A congressperson.congressionallyBy a congress; often specifically by the United States Congress.congresspersonsplural of congresspersonconharmonically(mathematics) In a conharmonic mannerconicosphericalIn the form of a cone with a hemisphere replacing the sharp tip.coniferaldehyde(organic chemistry) Synonym of coniferyl aldehyde.coniferophagous(biology) That feeds on conifersconiophoraceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Coniophoraceae.conipherophytanAny conifer of the former division Coniferophyta (now Pinophyta)conjugatabilityThe condition of being conjugatableconjugationallyIn terms of conjugation.conjunctionallyIn a conjunctional manner; with regard to conjunctionconjunctionless(grammar) Without a conjunction.conjunctivenessSynonym of conjunctivity.conjuncturalismThe study of the conjunctures that influence interacting cultures.conjuncturalistOne who subscribes to conjuncturalism.connectionalismAlternative form of connexionalism.connectionalistAlternative form of connexionalist.connectionisticOf or relating to connectionism.connoisseurshipThe state or act of being a connoisseur.connotationallyIn terms of connotation.connotationlessWithout connotations.conoventricular(anatomy) Relating to a conal ventricle of the heartconquerablenessThe quality of being conquerable.conquistadorialof or pertaining to conquistadorsconsanguinamory(neologism) Consensual adult romantic and/or sexual love between family members; consensual adult incest.consanguineallyIn a consanguineal fashion; by blood relationship.consanguinitiesplural of consanguinityconsanguinouslyAlternative form of consanguineously.conscientiologyThe study of consciousness.conscientiouslyIn a conscientious manner; attentively.conscionabilityThe quality or degree of being conscionable.consciousnessesplural of consciousnessconscriptionistSupporting conscription.consecratednessThe property of having been consecrated.consecutivenessThe state or quality of being consecutive.consentaneouslyIn a consentaneous mannerconsequencelessFree from consequences.consequentiallyIn a consequential manner; with consequence or significance.conservationismA movement that supports conservation, especially that of natural resourcesconservationistA person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species.conservativitis(chiefly politics, informal, derogatory, rare) The state of being conservative, said as if it were due to a disease or affliction.conservatoriumsplural of conservatoriumconservatorship(law) The legal status of a conservator, similar to guardianship or trusteeship.consideratenessThe characteristic of being considerate.consolatorinessThe state or quality of being consolatory.conspecificallyIn a conspecific manner; within the same species.conspicuousnessOpenness or exposure to the view; a state of being clearly visible.conspirationism(rare, nonstandard) A policy of conspiracy.conspiratorship(rare) The role or status of conspirator.conspiritualismThe melding of conspiracy theories into the narrative of the wellness industry.conspiritualityA political and spiritual ideology that combines alternative or New Age beliefs with conspiracy theories.constellationalOf or relating to the constellations.constitutionalsplural of constitutionalconstitutionistOne who adheres to the constitution of the country.constrainednessThe state or quality of being constrained.constructionism(law) A strict interpretation of the actual words and phrases used in law, rather than any underlying intent.constructionistOf, pertaining to, or advocating constructionism.constructionmanA construction workerconstructivistsplural of constructivistconstructorless(object-oriented programming) Without a constructor.consubstantiatePartaking of the same substance; consubstantial.consumerization(uncountable) The process of consumerizing.consumptivenessThe state of being consumptive.contactlessnessAn absence of contact.contactomorphic(mathematics) Describing a pair of contact manifolds that have a diffeomorphismcontainerizableCapable of being containerized.contaminativelyIn a manner that contaminatescontemplatinglyIn a contemplative manner.contemplationalRelating to contemplation.contemplativelyIn a contemplative manner.contemporaneityThe state or characteristic of being contemporaneous.contemporaneousExisting or created in the same period of time.contemptibilityThe quality of being contemptible.contentiousnessThe state of being contentious.contentlessnessThe state, quality, or condition of being contentless; having little to no contentcontextlessnessAbsence of context.contextualisticOf or relating to contextualism.contextualizingpresent participle and gerund of contextualizecontinuationismThe concept, especially amongst charismatic Christians, that the works of the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing, and miracles) continue in the modern world.continuationistSynonym of continuist.contortionisticInvolving or characterised by contortion.contortrostatinA disintegrin, present in venom of the copperhead snake Agkistrodon contortrix, that inhibits breast cancercontortuplicate(botany) Plaited lengthwise and also twisted.contourlessnessAbsence of contours.contraceptionalRelating to contraception; contraceptive.contraclockwisecounterclockwisecontractabilityThe ability for something to be contracted.contractibilityThe quality or degree of being contractible.contractionless(logic) Without contractions.contractualizedBound by a contract.contradictinglyIn a contradicting mannercontradictionalcontradictory; inconsistent; opposingcontradictivelyIn a contradictive manner.contradictorialSynonym of contradictory.contradictorilyIn a contradictory mannercontragredienceThe property of being contragredient.contraguitaristSomeone who plays a contraguitar.contraindicatedsimple past and past participle of contraindicatecontraindicatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of contraindicatecontraindicatorA contraindication.contraintuitiveAlternative form of counterintuitive.contralaterallyOn the opposite side of the body.contransfectionAlternative form of cotransfection.contrapositionsplural of contrapositioncontrapositivesplural of contrapositivecontrapuntalism(music) counterpointcontrariousnessThe state or quality of being contrarious.contraselection(genetics) Selection for a desirable trait that has unintended negative consequences.contrastimulant(archaic, pharmacology) Any substance that counteracts a stimulant.contrastivenessThe state or condition of being contrastive.contrastographyradiography after administration of a contrast agentcontravallationA fortification built around a sieged target by the besiegers.contravariantlyIn a contravariant manner.contraventionalThat contravenescontraversivelyIn a contraversive manner or directioncontributorshipThe role or status of contributor.controlaterallyAlternative form of contralaterally.controllabilityThe quality or extent of being controllable; controllableness.controllessnessAbsence of control.controllingnessThe quality of being controlling.controversiallyIn a controversial manner.convallasaponinA particular steroid glycoside.conventionaliseAlternative spelling of conventionalize.conventionalism(uncountable) Adherence to social conventions; conventional behavior.conventionalist(philosophy) Of, pertaining to, or supporting conventionalismconventionality(uncountable) The state of being conventional.conventionalize(transitive) To make something conventional.conversablenessThe state or quality of being conversable.conversationismA word or phrase used in conversation, generally of informal nature; a colloquialism.conversationistSomeone skilled in the art of conversation.conversationize(intransitive) To take part in conversation; to converse.convertiblenessThe state of being convertible; convertibility.convexification(mathematics) The process of converting to convex form.conveyorizationThe streamlining of an industrial operation by means of conveyors.convinceabilityAlternative form of convincibility.convocationallyIn or as a convocation.convolutionallyIn a convolutional manner.convolutionlessLacking convolutionconvolvulaceous(botany) Of, pertaining to, or resembling the family of plants Convolvulaceae, bindweeds and morning glories.convulvulaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Convulvulaceae.coobservability(computing theory) The condition of being coobservablecooperativenessThe state of being cooperativecooverexpressed(genetics) expressed by means of cooverexpressioncoparticipationThe act of participating with another or others; joint participation.copepodologicalOf or relating to copepodology.copolymerizableAble to be copolymerizedcoprecipitation(physical chemistry) The precipitation of an otherwise soluble substance through the precipitation of another substance.coprodiagnosticRelating to coprodiagnosiscopromicroscopyThe microscopy of feces (typically to detect the eggs of parasites)coprophenomenon(psychiatry) Any psychopathological phenomenon (in particular an automatic behaviour or preoccupation) that involves obscenity or faeces, such as coprolalia, copropraxia, coprophilia and so forth.copropositivityThe condition of being copropositivecoproprevalenceThe prevalence, typically of gastrointestinal parasites, in fecescoproscopicallyIn a coproscopic mannercoracovertebral(anatomy) Relating to the coracoid process and the vertebrae.corallochytreanAny choanoflagellate of the class CorallochytreacorandomizationThe randomization of chemical fats for equal triglyceride distribution.cordulegasterid(zoology) Alternative form of cordulegastrid.coreferentiallyIn a coreferential mannercorifollitropinAny of a class of gonadotrophic glycoprotein hormones with follicle-stimulating activity.corneodesmosome(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that hold corneocytes together; their degradation leads to desquamationcoroglaucigeninA particular steroid glycoside.coronapocalypse(neologism) The COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting social, economic, and political turmoil.coronariographyMisspelling of coronarography.coronaviruslike(virology) Resembling a coronavirus.coronomaxillary(anatomy) coronal and maxillarycoronomeckelianAn irregularly-shaped bone that is fused to the dorsomedial surface of the anguloarticular in some fishcorporationwideThroughout a corporation.corporatisationAlternative spelling of corporatization.corporatizationThe process of transforming state assets, government agencies, or municipal organizations into publicly-owned corporationscorporatocraticOf or relating to corporatocracy.corporificationThe act or process of corporifying.correlatabilityThe quality of being correlatable.correlationallyIn terms of, or by means of, correlation.correlationship(nonstandard) Synonym of correlation.correlativenessThe state or quality of being correlative.correspondencesplural of correspondencecorrespondentlyIn a corresponding manner; correspondingly.correspondinglyIn a corresponding manner; conformably.corresponsivelyIn a corresponsive manner.corroborabilityAbility to be corroborated.corroborationalRelating to corroboration.corroborativelyIn a corroborative manner.corruptiblenessThe state or quality of being corruptible.corticalization(biology) The evolutionary migration of brain function to the cortexcorticocallosalOf or pertaining to the cortex and the corpus callosum.corticocortical(anatomy) That connects one cortex with another.corticoefferentLeading outward from the cerebral cortexcorticomedullarRelating to the cortex and medulla.corticomuscularrelating to the cerebral cortex and to musclescorticoneuronal(anatomy) cortical and neuronalcorticopulvinar(anatomy) Relating to the cerebral cortex and the pulvinarcorticospinallyIn a corticospinal manner or directioncorticosteroidsplural of corticosteroidcorticosteronesplural of corticosteronecorticostriatal(anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or connecting a cortex and a striatumcorticotemporal(anatomy) Relating to the cerebral cortex and the temporal lobecorticothalamicOf or pertaining to the cortex and the thalamuscortinariaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Cortinariaceae.corynebacterialOf or relating to the corynebacteria.corynebacteriumAny bacterium, of the genus Corynebacterium, many of which are pathogenic or parasitic.cosedimentationsedimentation along with another materialcosensitizationSimultaneous sensitization to two or more materialscosignificative(quite rare) Having the same meaning, synonymous.cosmobiologicalRelating to cosmobiology.cosmochemicallyIn terms of, or by means of, cosmochemistry.cosmochronologyThe science of determining timescales for astrophysical objects and events.cosmokinematics(physics, astronomy) The study of the motion or the universecosmophysiologyA belief system that links parts of the human body to the external universe or cosmos.cosmopolitaniseAlternative form of cosmopolitanize.cosmopolitanismThe quality of being cosmopolitan.cosmopolitanistOf or relating to cosmopolitanism.cosmopolitanize(transitive) To make cosmopolitan.costermongeress(archaic, rare) A female costermonger.costermongeringThe trade of a costermonger.costermongerish(dated, derogatory) Loud and vulgar, like a costermonger crying his wares in the street.costochondritis(medicine) A benign inflammation of the costal cartilage, causing pain between the ribs.costoclavicular(anatomy) Relating to the ribs and clavicle; applied to a ligament that connects the cartilage of the first rib with the costal tuberosity on the undersurface of the clavicle.costotransverse(anatomy) connecting a rib and the transverse process of a vertebracotranscription(genetics) The simultaneous transcription of two or more genes.cotranslational(biology) Occurring at the same time as the translation stage of protein synthesis.cotranslocationtranslocation along with anothercotrimerization(organic chemistry, physical chemistry) The formation of a trimer from more than one kind of monomer.cottocomephorid(zoology) Any fish in the family Cottocomephoridae.coulometricallyBy means of coulometry, or by the use of a coulometercounteractinglyIn a way that counteracts.counteractivelyIn a counteractive manner.counteractivitycounteraction; action that opposes or goes against somethingcounteradaptiveRelating to counteradaptationcounteradhesiveThat counters adhesioncounteradvocacyAn advocacy that is opposed to another advocacy.counteragitatorOne who counteragitates.counterallianceAn alliance formed in opposition to another alliance.counterapproachA trench or work pushed forward from defensive works to meet the approaches of besiegers.counterarguableCapable of being counterargued.counterargumentAn argument that is opposed to another argument.counterassassinAn assassin who carries out counterassassination.counterattackedsimple past and past participle of counterattackcounterattackerOne who carries out a counterattack.counterbalancedsimple past and past participle of counterbalancecounterbalancerOne who, or that which, counterbalances.counterbalancesplural of counterbalancecounterbetrayalA betrayal in response to a previous betrayal.counterbiblicalcontrary to what is stated in the BiblecounterblockadeA blockade set up in opposition to another blockade.counterbriefingA briefing that is opposed to, or in response to, another briefing.counterbullyingSynonym of antibullying.countercampaignA campaign that opposes another campaign.countercathexis(psychology) The suppression or repression of mental energy.counterchargingpresent participle and gerund of counterchargecounterclaimantOne who makes a counterclaim.countercolonial(politics) Opposing colonialism.counterconquestA conquest made in opposition to another, as by a previously conquered entity.countercritiqueA critique in response to another critique.counterculturalOf or pertaining to a counterculture.counterculturesplural of counterculturecountercyclical(public policy) Dampening the cyclical fluctuations due to the business cycle in an economy.counterdecisionA decision made in response to another decision.counterdiabatic(physics) That counters diabatic changecounterdiagonal(mathematics) Synonym of antidiagonal.counterdoctrineA doctrine that opposes another doctrine.counterdogmaticSynonym of antidogmatic.countereconomicRelating to counter-economics.counterestimateAn estimate offered in response to another estimate, as being more accurate.counterevidence(philosophy, law, sciences) Evidence which tends to disprove a claim or hypothesis.counterexemplarSynonym of counterexample.counterfactualsplural of counterfactualcounterfaisanceObsolete form of counterfesance.counterfeisance(obsolete) Deception, dissimulation.counterfeitableAble to be counterfeited.counterfeitmentcounterfeitingcounterfeitnessThe state or quality of being counterfeit.counterfeitress(archaic) A female counterfeiter.counterfeminismantifeminismcounterfeministantifeministcounterfinality(psychology) The tendency to increase ones value of or commitment to something when it involves unanticipated negative side effects.counterflashing(construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.counterfloodingpresent participle and gerund of counterfloodcounterflowered(heraldry) Synonym of counterflory.countergradient(genetics) Describing the differences between genetic and environmental variationcounterguerillaMisspelling of counterguerrilla.counterhegemonyAn attempt to critique or dismantle hegemonic power.counterincision(surgery) A second incision made to make closure of a wound easiercounterindicateSynonym of contraindicate.counterinstanceAn instance (example) which shows the opposite of a given theory to be true, thus disproving it.counterinterestA right or claim in opposition to another interest.counterintrigueAn opposing intrigue or plot.counterinvasionA military invasion in response to another invasion.counterirritant(pharmacology) Any substance used to cause inflammation in one part of the body with the goal of lessening inflammation elsewhere.counterirritate(medicine) to treat a counterirritantcounterjihadismcounterjihad beliefs and policies generallycounterlanguageAny form of language set up in opposition to another, such as slang or code.countermandableCapable of being countermanded.countermandmentThe act of countermanding.countermaneuverA maneuver made in response to another maneuver.countermarchingpresent participle and gerund of countermarchcountermeasuresplural of countermeasurecountermelodiesplural of countermelodycountermilitaryOpposing or targeting a military force.countermobilize(intransitive) To mobilize against something.countermovementA movement in opposition, or retaliation to another.counternarcoticOf or relating to counternarcotics, the enforcement of laws against the use or distribution of narcotics.counternutationnutation in the opposite directioncounterofficialOpposing or denying the official line or status.counterorthodoxOpposing an orthodoxy.counterpasswordAlternative form of counter-password.counterpetitionAn opposing petition set up in response to another petition.counterpicketerA protester who takes part in a counterpicket.counterpleadingpresent participle and gerund of counterpleadcounterpointingpresent participle and gerund of counterpointcounterpositionAn opposite or opposing position; opposition.counterpossible(philosophy, logic) A counterfactual in which the antecedent could not possibly be true.counterpressurePressure applied in one direction to counterbalance pressure from another.counterproposalA proposal made as an alternative to another, earlier proposal.counterpunchingpresent participle and gerund of counterpunchcounterpuncture(surgery) Synonym of counteropening.counterpurchaseTo engage in such a purchase.counterquestionA question that serves as a reply to, or distraction from, another.counterreactionAn action taken in response to a prior reaction.counterrebuttalA rebuttal to a previous rebuttal.counterreceptor(biochemistry) A material that binds with, and tethers a receptor on the surface of a cellcounterreformerOne who supports counterreform and is therefore opposed to reform.counterregulateTo counter the regulatory action of a hormonecounterreligionA religion that opposes another religion.counterreprisalA reprisal in response to a prior reprisal.counterresponseA response to a response.counterreversalA reversal in response to, or undoing, a previous reversal.counterrhythmicExhibiting or pertaining to counterrhythm.counterrotatingpresent participle and gerund of counterrotatecounterrotationRotation in the opposite direction.countersabotageSynonym of antisabotage.countersanctionA sanction imposed in response to another sanction.counterscrutinyScrutiny against some point or issue being raised.countersecurityA commitment to guarantee the security (property or bonding in securing a loan) of someone who has become security for another.countersorcererA person who works to counter sorcery; someone who practices countersorcery.counterstainingpresent participle and gerund of counterstaincountersteeringpresent participle and gerund of countersteercounterstimulusAny stimulus that causes counterstimulationcounterstrategyAny strategy designed to counter another, or to render something ineffective.counterstreamer(physics) A particle that moves against a stream of oppositely-charged particlescounterstruggleAn opposing struggle.countersurpriseA surprise in response or opposition to another surprise.countertendencyA contrary or opposing tendencycountertraction(surgery) Synonym of counterextension.countertrippant(heraldry) Trippant in opposite directions.countertripping(heraldry, rare) Countertrippant.countertwistingtwisting in an opposite directioncountervailableAble to be countervailed; able to be counteracted, counterbalanced or neutralized; compensable.countervailance(uncountable) The act or process of countervailing.counterviolenceViolence in response to earlier violence.countervolitionSynonym of counterwill.counterweightedsimple past and past participle of counterweightcountrificationThe act or process of countrifying.countrifiednessThe quality of being countrified.countryficationDated form of countrification.countrylessnessThe state of being countryless.couragelessness(rare) Lack of courage.courtmartialingpresent participle and gerund of courtmartialcourtmartialledsimple past and past participle of courtmartialcovisualizationThe simultaneous visualization of two or more different thingscovitrificationvitrification of two or more materialscraftswomanshipThe body of skills, techniques, and expertise of (a) feminine craft(s).craniolaterallyTowards the side of the headcraniologicallyIn a craniological way.craniomaxillaryRelating to the cranium and maxilla.craniomedullaryRelating to the cranium and medulla.craniooccipital(anatomy) Relating to the cranium and the occiputcraniosclerosis(pathology) Abnormal thickening of the bones of the skullcranioventrallyIn a cranioventral orientation.craniovertebral(anatomy) Relating to the cranium and vertebrae.crashworthinessThe state or quality of being crashworthy.craspedodromous(botany, of a leaf) Having pinnate veins in which the secondary veins terminate at the margins, often as teethcraspedophyllid(zoology) Any member of the Craspedophyllidae.crassinucellate(botany, of an ovule) Having many parietal cells and a large nucelluscredentialisticExhibiting or relating to credentialism.crescentiaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Crescentiaceae.cresolphthalein(organic chemistry) A derivative of phenolphthalein used as a pH indicatorcrestfallennessThe quality of being crestfallen.cricoesophageal(anatomy) Relating to the cricoid cartilage and the esophaguscricopharyngeal(anatomy) Of or relating to the cricopharyngeus.cricopharyngeus(anatomy) Part of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor, arising from the cricoid cartilage.cricothyroideus(anatomy) Alternative form of cricothyroid muscle.criminalisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of criminalization.criminalizationThe act of making a previously legal activity illegal, the act of making something a criminal offence.criteriologicalSynonym of criteriologic.criticizabilityThe quality of being criticizable.crommyoxyregmia(medicine, dated, very rare) Sour, fetid eructations, resembling the taste of onions.crossasterosideA particular steroid glycoside.crosscovarianceA measure of the correlation between two signalscrossculturallyAlternative spelling of cross-culturally.crosscurricularAlternative form of cross-curricular.crossexaminable(uncommon) That can be cross-examined.crossfunctionalSpanning several functions.crosshandednessAlternative form of cross-handedness.crosshybridizedsimple past and past participle of crosshybridizecrosslinguisticSpanning more than one language.crossmetathesis(organic chemistry) The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylenecrossopterygian(zoology) Of or pertaining to the Crossopterygii, an infraclass of bony fish.crosspollinatedsimple past and past participle of crosspollinatecrosspollinatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of crosspollinatecrossprotectionresistance to a virus following infection by a related onecrossreactivityAlternative spelling of cross-reactivity.crossreferencedsimple past and past participle of crossreferencecrossreferencesplural of crossreferencecrossregulation(biochemistry) The regulation of one metabolic pathway by the enzymes in anothercrossregulatoryRelating to crossregulationcrossrepressionmutual repression of interacting systemscrossresistanceAlternative form of cross-resistance.crosstabulationAlternative spelling of cross tabulation.crossvalidationAlternative form of cross-validation.crucifixionlikeResembling or characteristic of crucifixion.cruciverbalistsplural of cruciverbalistcrustaceologistOne who studies crustaceology.crustaceousnessThe state or quality of being crustaceous, or having a crust-like shell.cryoanaesthesia(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of cryoanesthesia.cryoapplicationAn application applied at low temperaturecryocoagulation(medicine) Coagulation achieved by cryotherapy.cryocompression(medicine) A therapy involving the simultaneous use of compression and cryotherapy.cryoconcentrateTo concentrate by means of cryoconcentration.cryodehydrationdehydration while frozen or when repeatedly frozen and thawedcryodenervation(surgery) Denervation by the application of low temperatures.cryodesiccationSynonym of freeze-drying.cryodestruction(medicine) The surgical destruction of tissues using cold.cryoelectronicsthe study, design and manufacture of electronic components that function at low temperatures; especially those that employ superconductivitycryoengineeringcryogenic engineeringcryoenvironmentA cryogenic environmentcryohomogenizedsimple past and past participle of cryohomogenizecryoimmobilisedAlternative form of cryoimmobilized.cryoimmobilized(cytology) immobilized by freezingcryomacroscopicRelating to cryomacroscopycryomicroscopicPertaining to cryomicroscopy.cryopedologicalRelating to cryopedology.cryoprecipitateA frozen blood product prepared from plasma.cryopreparation(a) preparation made at low temperaturescryopreservablepreservable by cryopreservationcryopyrinopathy(pathology) Any of a range of disorders caused by cryopyrincryosensitivitysensitivity to coldcryostimulationstimulation by low temperaturescryosubstitutedThat has undergone cryosubstitutioncryosupernatantThe supernatant of blood plasma remaining after cryoprecipitation, which is to say, plasma with cryoprecipitate removed; it is a blood product used to treat certain coagulation disorders.cryotemperatureA very low temperature, especially one reached using a cryostatcryotherapeuticRelating to cryotherapy.cryotomographicOf or pertaining to cryotomographycryoturbationalRelating to cryoturbation.cryptacanthodid(zoology) Any fish in the family Cryptacanthodidae.cryptanalyticalcryptanalyticcryptarithmeticalphametics as a genre of puzzlecryptobranchoidAny salamander of the suborder Cryptobranchoidea.cryptocephaline(entomology) Of or pertaining to the subfamily Cryptocephalinae or the tribe Cryptocephalini.cryptochirality(physical chemistry) A form of chirality in which the properties of the pair of chiral compounds are indistinguishable.cryptochoridismMisspelling of cryptorchidism.cryptocommodity(finance) A cryptoasset that is fungible and can be traded in the market.cryptocommunismHidden communism; communistic views not expressed publicly.cryptocommunist(politics) A person with communist views they do not express publicly, often to avoid negative judgment.cryptocustodianOne who is responsible for handling and disposing of cryptomaterial within an organization.cryptocystidean(zoology) Of or relating to the Cryptocystidea.cryptoexplosion(geology) An unexplained explosioncryptoexplosiveRelating to, or formed by a cryptoexplosioncryptofascisticAlternative spelling of crypto-fascistic.cryptoglandular(anatomy, pathology) Relating to anal glands and anal cryptscryptogrammaticPertaining to cryptograms.cryptographicalRelating to cryptography; cryptographic.cryptologicallyIn terms of cryptology.cryptomenorrheaA condition in which menstruation occurs, but the flow of the discharge is blocked.cryptomoscatone(organic chemistry) Any of a particular group of styryl lactonescryptophthalmosA rare congenital anomaly in which the skin is continuous over the eyeball, with absence of eyelids.cryptopolyploid(genetics) polyploid while appearing to be diploidcryptoprocessor(cryptography) A dedicated computer on a chip or microprocessor that carries out cryptographic operations.cryptorchidismsplural of cryptorchidismcryptorhynchineAny weevil of the subfamily Cryptorhynchinaecryptosexuality(biology) Hidden sexual reproduction in a normally asexual organism.cryptosporidialRelating to, or caused by, cryptosporidiacryptosporidianRelating to cryptosporidiacryptosporidiumAny protozoan of the genus Cryptosporidium, intestinal parasites of humans and other vertebrates that can cause diarrhea and other symptoms in cases of low immunity.cryptosporopsinAn echinocandin present in a fungus of the genus Cryptosporiopsiscryptozoologist(cryptozoology) One who studies cryptozoology.crystalliferousContaining or producing crystalscrystallinenessThe quality of being crystalline.crystallisation(British) Alternative spelling of crystallization.crystallizationThe act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized.crystallographyThe experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids.crystalloidallyIn the form of a crystalloid.crystallomancerOne who performs crystallomancy.crystallometricRelating to crystallometry.crystalographicAlternative spelling of crystallographic.ctenacanthiformAny extinct fish of the order †CtenacanthiformesctenochasmatoidAny pterosaur of the clade CtenochasmatoideaculicidologicalRelating to culicidology.cultivatabilitycultivabilityculturalizationThe process of culturalizing.culturelessnessAbsence of culture.cumulonimbiformHaving the shape of a cumulonimbus.cuneocerebellar(anatomy) Relating to the accessory cuneate nucleus and the cerebellum.cuneometatarsal(anatomy) cuneiform and metatarsalcunnilinguistic(rare) Cunnilingual, relating to cunnilingus.cuntstitutional(slang, humorous, derogatory, vulgar, rare) Constitutional (referring to a Constitution).cupressuflavone(organic chemistry) A particular biflavonoid found in Cupressus species.cuprophosphorus(inorganic chemistry) copper phosphidecupulolithiasisA rare ear condition in which otoliths adhere to a semicircular canal cupula, rendering it heavier than the surrounding endolymph. Upon reorientation of the head relative to gravity, the cupula is weighted down by the dense particles, inducing an immediate and maintained excitation of semicircular canal afferent nerves.curtainlessness(rare) Absence of curtains.cuspidalization(mathematics) The process of making an object cuspidal.customercentric(business) Focusing on the customer.customerizationThe process of customerizing.customisabilityAlternative form of customizability.customizabilityThe ability to be customized.cutaneomuscularRelating to the skin and muscles.cyanoacrylamide(organic chemistry) The amide of cyanoacrylic acidcyanocobalamineAlternative form of cyanocobalamin.cyanocobalaminsplural of cyanocobalamincyanoethylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction, or treatment, with acrylonitrile, especially such treatment of cotton fabric to improve its strength and make it easier to dyecyanohemoglobin(biochemistry) A form of hemoglobin bound with a cyanide ion that can no longer bind with oxygencyanoprokaryoteSynonym of cyanobacterium.cyanopyrethroid(organic chemistry) A cyano derivative of a pyrethroid, typically used as insecticidescyanosilylation(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction in which a cyano (nitrile) group and a silyl group are added across a double bond or triple bondcyanosiphovirusAny freshwater cyanobacterium of the genus Cyanosiphoviruscyberaggressionaggression in interpersonal interactions taking place on the Internet or in cyberspacecybercapitalismCapitalism with regard to the Internet or cyberspace, seeking to raise funds by these means.cybercapitalistA participant in, or proponent of, cybercapitalism.cybercensorshipCensorship on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberconferenceA conference held on the Internet.cyberconspiracyA conspiracy in cyberspace.cybercounselingCounseling on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberculturallyIn terms of cyberculture.cyberdefamationdefamation by material published on the Internet, or in cyberspacecyberdemocraticOf or relating to cyberdemocracy.cyberdiscursiveRelating to cyberdiscourse.cyberdissidencedissidence by means of communication on computer networkscyberequivalentAn equivalent of something, in terms of computers.cyberflirtationFlirtation on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberfriendshipA friendship based on communication through the Internet or cyberspace.cybergenerationThe generation of people who grew up with computer technology and the Internet.cybergirlfriendA girlfriend on the Internet or in cyberspace.cybergovernanceSynonym of e-governance.cybergovernmentGovernment with a presence on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberharassmentHarassment that takes place online, in cyberspace.cyberjournalism(dated, chiefly 1990s–2000s) A form of journalism in which news is published on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberjournalistA journalist whose work is published on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberlaunderingmoney laundering by means of the InternetcyberlinguisticRelating to cyberlinguistics.cyberliteratureLiterature that relies on a cyber medium, particular in order to achieve interactivity.cybernavigationNavigation through cyberspace or the Internet.cyberoptimisticExpressing or relating to cyberoptimism.cyberphilosophyA subdiscipline of philosophy concerned with the philosophical effects and implications of computer technologies such as the Internet and virtual reality.cyberplagiarismPlagiarism of work found on the Internet.cyberpragmatics(linguistics) The pragmatics of communication in cyberspace.cyberpropagandapropaganda disseminated via computer networkscyberprotectionThe protection of somebody or something on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberpsychologyA subdiscipline of psychology concerned with the psychological effects and implications of computer technologies such as the Internet and virtual reality.cyberresilience(rare) Resilience to cyberthreats.cyberrevolutionA revolution based on the sharing of information through computers; a cyberspace revolution.cyberscientificRelating to cyberscience.cyberspatialityThe quality of being cyberspatial.cyberstrategistOne who formulates a cyberstrategy.cybersubcultureA cyberculture that is also a subculture.cybertechnologyComputer technology, especially that which involves the Internet or cyberspace.cyberterroristsplural of cyberterroristcybertrespasserOne who connects to a private computer system without permission.cyberutopianismThe belief that a utopia can be achieved in cyberspace.cybervictimizedsimple past and past participle of cybervictimizecycadophytinous(botany) Relating to, or characteristic of the cycadophytescycloastragenol(organic chemistry) A steroid derivative, present in plants of the genus Astragalus, thought to have some anti-aging propertiescyclobenzaprineA particular antidepressant generally prescribed as an analgesic and muscle relaxant.cyclobranchiate(obsolete, zoology) Having the gills around the margin of the body, as certain limpets do.cyclochlorotineA mycotoxin produced by the fungus Penicillium islandicumcyclocholestane(organic chemistry) Any derivative of cholestane that has an extra ring, but especially 3,5-cyclocholestane in which ring-A is converted into a cyclopentane and a cyclopropane ringscycloconversion(electronics) The modification of alternating current to a lower frequency without converting it to direct current.cyclodextrinase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a cyclodextrincyclodityrosine(biochemistry) A cyclodipeptide formed from two tyrosine moietiescycloheptadiene(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbons having seven carbon atoms and two double bonds; any derivative of such compoundcycloheptaphane(organic chemistry) In the nomenclature of complex organic compounds, any cyclophane containing seven nodes (or superatoms)cyclohexadecane(organic chemistry) The alicyclic hydrocarbon having sixteen carbon atomscyclohexadienyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any univalent radical derived from cyclohexadiene.cyclohexatrieneany molecule composed of a ring of 6 carbon atoms with 3 double bondscyclohexylalkyl(organic chemistry) Any cyclohexyl derivative of an alkyl groupcyclohexylamine(organic chemistry) The primary amine derived from cyclohexane by replacing a hydrogen atom by an amino group; any derivative of this compoundcyclomastopathy(pathology) A fibrous mastopathycyclomerization(organic chemistry) Any reaction that produces a cyclomer.cyclometalation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that produces a metallocyclecyclomethycaine(pharmacology) The local anesthetic 4-(cyclohexoxy)benzoic acid 3-(2-methyl-1-piperidinyl)propyl ester.cycloneolignane(organic chemistry) Any neolignane having an additional ringcyclooctasulfurAlternative form of cyclo-octasulfur.cyclooctatriene(organic chemistry) An unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbon having eight carbon atoms and three double bonds; any derivative of this compoundcyclooctylamine(organic chemistry) The primary amine derived from cyclooctane by replacing a hydrogen atom by an amino group; any derivative of this compoundcyclopaedicallyAlternative form of cyclopedically.cyclopalladated(organic chemistry) Modified by cyclopalladationcyclopentaazane(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry) A compound, composed of a ring of five nitrogen atoms, of formula (H-N<)₅; but especially, any organic derivative of such a compound.cyclopentadiene(organic chemistry) an unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₅H₆; it forms complexes with some transition elementscyclopentaphane(organic chemistry) In the nomenclature of complex organic compounds, any cyclophane containing five nodes (or superatoms)cyclopentaphenecyclarbamatecyclophyllideanAny tapeworm of the order Cyclophyllideacyclopolyarsine(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry) Any compound, composed of a ring of arsenic atoms, of general formula (H-As<)ₙ; any organic derivative of such a compound.cyclopropanatedsimple past and past participle of cyclopropanatecyclopropaphane(organic chemistry) In the nomenclature of complex organic compounds, any cyclophane containing three nodes (or superatoms)cyclopropylated(organic chemistry) Modified by the addition of cyclopropyl group(s)cyclopyrimidine(organic chemistry) A cyclic dimer of pyrimidinecycloruthenatedsimple past and past participle of cycloruthenatecyclosporinemia(pathology) The presence of a cyclosporine in the bloodcyclostationaryHaving statistical properties that vary cyclically with time.cyclotrigallane(organic chemistry, in combination) Any compound containing a ring of three gallium atoms; they readily dimerize to form an analogue of benzenecyclotrigermene(inorganic chemistry) The germanium analogue of cyclopropenecyclotrimerizedsimple past and past participle of cyclotrimerizecyclovariegatin(organic chemistry) A pigment derived from atromentin.cylindricalnessThe state of being cylindricalcylindriconicalPartly cylindrical, and partly conical.cylindroconicalcylindrical with a conical end or endscylindromatosis(biochemistry) A cytoplasmic protein that functions as a deubiquitinating enzymecylindrosperminA cyanotoxin alkaloid found in the genus Cylindrospermopsis of cyanobacterium.cynauriculosideA particular steroid glycoside.cynaversicosideA particular steroid glycoside.cystathioninase(biochemistry) An enzyme that cleaves cystathione to produce cystein and α-ketobutyratecystometricallyBy means of cystometry.cystoperitoneal(medicine) Relating to or connecting the peritoneum and a cyst, especially an arachnoid cyst.cystoscopicallyBy means of cystoscopycystosonographyUltrasonography of the bladder.cystourethritis(pathology) inflammation of the bladder and the urethracytocentrifugalRelating to, or employing a cytocentrifugecytochemistriesplural of cytochemistrycytocochleogramA graphic representation of the anatomical state of the hair cells in the cochleacytodestruction(cytology) The destruction of cellscytodestructiveRelating to, or causing cytodestructioncytofluorescentRelating to cytofluorescencecytofluorimeterAlternative form of cytofluorometer.cytofluorimetryAlternative form of cytofluorometry.cytofluorometer(cytology) A device used in cytofluorometrycytofluorometry(cytology) A technique used to separate cells (or chromosomes) via fluorescent markerscytogenetically(medicine, biology) By means or in terms of cytogenetics, the genetics of the cellcytogeneticistsplural of cytogeneticistcytokaryomegalySynonym of karyomegaly.cytomegaloviralRelating to cytomegaloviruses.cytomegalovirus(virology) Any of several herpes viruses, of the genus Cytomegalovirus, that infect the salivary glands of certain primates, including humans.cytomorphologicOf or pertaining to cytomorphologycytomorphometry(cytology) The measurement of cellscytonecrotizingInitiating cytonecrosiscytopathologistA scientist whose speciality is cytopathology.cytophotometricOf or relating to cytophotometry, or measured using a cytophotometer.cytoplasmicallyWith regard to the cytoplasmcytoplasmolysisSynonym of plasmolysis.cytopreparation(cytology) The preparation of a sample for cytological examinationcytopreparatory(cytology) Relating to cytopreparationcytorhabdovirusAny plant virus of the genus CytorhabdoviruscytostimulatoryThat stimulates the growth and division of cellscytotaxonomicalAlternative form of cytotaxonomic.cytotherapeuticOf or pertaining to cytotherapy.cytotrophoblast(cytology) The inner layer of the trophoblast.
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