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cacuminalization(phonology) A sound change whereby a sound becomes cacuminal, or pronounced with a retroflexed tongue.caducibranchiate(obsolete, zoology) With temporary gills; applied to those amphibians (most amphibians do this) in which the gills do not remain in adult life, but generally turn into legs.caesalpiniaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Caesalpiniaceae, now usually subfamily Caesalpinioideae, of peacock flowers and close relatives.calcaneoscaphoid(anatomy) Synonym of calcaneonavicular.calcareocorneouscalcareous and corneouscalceolariaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Calceolariaceae.calcioburbankite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal pyramidal mineral that includes calcium, carbon, oxygen, sodium, and strontium.calciosamarskite(mineralogy) A mineral containing calcium, uranium iron, niobium, tantalum, titanium and oxygen that is found in the United States, Europe and Australiacalligraphicallyin a calligraphic manner: using calligraphycalmodulinopathy(pathology) Any disease associated with a mutation in the genes that control the production of calmodulincalorimetricallyIn a calorimetric mannercalprotectinemiaThe presence of calprotectin in the blood.calyptrimorphousSynonym of calyptriform.campanologicallyBy means of, or in terms of, campanology.camphorsulfonateAny salt or ester of a camphorsulfonic acidcamphorsulphonic(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to camphorsulphonic acid or its derivativescampylobacterialOf or relating to campylobacteria.campylobacteriumAny of several gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Campylobacter, that cause food poisoningcanaropyranosideA particular steroid glycoside.candoluminescentExhibiting, or relating to, candoluminescence.cannabigerovarinA particular phytocannabinoid.cannabinoidergicThat operates on the cannabinoid system in the body or brain.cannabinomimetic(biochemistry) Having similar effects to those of cannabis.cannodimethosideA particular steroid glycoside.canonicalisationAlternative form of canonicalization.canonicalization(mathematics, computing) standardization, normalizationcantankerousnessThe state of being cantankerous.cantharellaceous(mycology) Belonging to the Cantharellaceae.capillarogenesis(physiology) The formation and development of capillariescapillarographicRelating to capillarography.capillarotrophicPromoting capillary growth.capitalisticallyIn a capitalistic manner.capsulopalpebral(anatomy) Relating to the capsule (surrounding the eyeball) and the eyelidcapsulotendinous(anatomy) Relating to a tendon and associated capsulecarbamoylcholine(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The carbamoyl derivative of cholinecarbazolequinone(organic chemistry) Any compound in which either of the benzene rings of a carbazole has been replaced with a quinone; many of them show biochemical activity.carbenicillinase(biochemistry) A penicillinase active against carbenicillincarbethoxylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that adds a carbethoxyl group to a moleculecarboalkoxyalkyl(organic chemistry) Any carboalkoxy derivative of an alkyl groupcarboalumination(organic chemistry) A form of carbometallation in which an organoaluminium compound is added across a double bond or triple bondcarbocyclization(organic chemistry) Any cyclization reaction in which a heteroatom is replaced by one of carboncarbohaemoglobinAlternative form of carbaminohemoglobin.carbometallation(organic chemistry) An addition reaction in which an organometallic compound is added across a double bond or triple bond.carbonatogenesisformation of carbonatecarbonohydrazideAlternative form of carbohydrazide.carbonucleophile(organic chemistry) Any nucleophile containing a nucleophilic carbon atomcarbopalladation(organic chemistry) Any addition reaction of an organopalladium compound, typically across a double bond or triple bondcarboxidotrophicMisspelling of carboxydotrophic.carboxyamidation(organic chemistry) reaction with a carboxamidecarboxyanhydride(organic chemistry) The acid anhydride of a carboxylic acidcarboxydismutase(biochemistry) Synonym of rubisco.carboxydotrophic(biology) Relating to carboxydotrophs or to carboxydotrophycarboxyfullerene(organic chemistry) Any carboxy derivative of a fullerenecarboxyglutamate(biochemistry) Any salt or ester of carboxyglutamic acidcarboxyhydrolase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that hydrolyses a carboxylic derivativecarboxylesterase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a carboxylic estercarboxylterminalRelating to a carboxyl terminus.carboxymethylase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses carboxymethylationcarboxymethylateTo cause, or to undergo carboxymethylationcarboxymyoglobinThe carboxylated form of myoglobin, analogous to carboxyhemoglobin as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.carboxypeptidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the terminal amino acid of a polypeptide/protein from the end that contains a free carboxyl groupcarboxyrhodamine(organic chemistry) Any of a range of rhodamine dyes that have one or two carboxylic acid substituentscarcinoembrionicMisspelling of carcinoembryonic.carcinoembryonic(medicine, physiology) Describing any material (but especially a glycoprotein) that is present in patients with some cancers and also in healthy fetusescarcinogenicallyIn a carcinogenic manner.carcinomagenesis(pathology) The development of carcinomas from normal tissue.carcinosarcomataplural of carcinosarcomacardiobeneficialbeneficial to heart functioncardioconversioncardioversioncardiodepressantThat depresses the functioning of the heart (and lowers blood pressure)cardiodepressionA reduction in the heart rate.cardiodepressiveReducing the heart rate.cardioechographycardiac echographycardioecographicMisspelling of cardioechographic.cardioesophageal(medicine) Of or relating to the cardiac portion of the stomach, and the esophagus.cardioexcitation(physiology) excitation of the heartcardioexcitatoryCausing cardiac excitation.cardiofibroblastA cardiac fibroblastcardiognosticismMystical knowledge of, or the ability to know, a person's heart (thoughts and feelings).cardioinhibition(physiology) A checking or arresting of the heart's action.cardioinhibitory(physiology) restraining or limiting the heart's action.cardiokymography(medicine, historical) The recording of the motion of the heart by using an electrokymograph; in today's terms, a forerunner of modern cineradiography.cardiometabolism(pathology) cardiometabolic diseasecardiomodulatoryThat modulates the functioning of the heartcardiomyoblasticRelating to cardiomyoblastscardiomyocyticalAlternative form of cardiomyocytic.cardiomyogenesisThe process leading to the formation of myocardiumcardiomyoliposis(pathology) fatty degeneration of the myocardiumcardiomyonucleusThe nucleus of a cardiomyocytecardiomyopathiesplural of cardiomyopathycardiopathogenic(pathology) pathogenic to the heartcardiopathologicAlternative form of cardiopathological.cardiopharyngeal(anatomy) Relating to the heart and the pharynx (especially in early vertebrates).cardiophysiology(physiology) The physiology of the heart and blood vesselscardioplegicallyIn a cardioplegic mannercardioprotectantA cardioprotective.cardioprotection(cardiology) The prevention, delay or reduction of myocardial injury, especially that caused by ischemiacardioprotective(pharmacology) That serves to protect the heart.cardioregulatory(physiology) That regulates the heartbeatcardiostimulatorA drug or an electrical device for stimulating the activity of the heart.cardiotachometerAn instrument used to display and record the heart rate.cardiotocography(medicine) The recording of the fetal heartbeat and uterine contractions during pregnancy, typically in the third trimestercardiotopographyMisspelling of cardiotocography.cardiotoxicologyThe toxicology of cardiotoxinscardiovascularlyIn a cardiovascular mannercardiovasculitis(pathology) cardiac vasculitiscaricaturisationThe action of making a caricature; the representation of someone or something as a caricature.caricaturizationOxford British English and US standard spelling of caricaturisation.carnivoramorphanAny mammal of the clade Carnivoramorphacaroticotympanic(anatomy, relational) Relating to the carotid and the tympanum.carriagebuildingThe construction of carriages.cartographicallyFrom a cartographic perspective; in the manner of a cartographer.caryophyllaceous(botany) Of or pertaining to the pinks (of family Caryophyllaceae), especially describing plants that have their distinctive corollascastilianizationSynonym of Hispanicization.castillanizationMisspelling of castilianization.caswellsilverite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral yellow gray mineral containing chromium, sodium, and sulfur.catachresticallyIn a catachrestic way.cataphoreticallyBy means of cataphoresis.cataractogenesisThe formation of a cataract.catastrophicallyIn a catastrophic manner, or to a catastrophic extent; disastrously.catecholestrogen(organic chemistry) Any of several estrogen metabolites that contain a catechol groupcategorification(category theory) A procedure that defines theorems in terms of category theory by mapping concepts from set theory to category theory.categorizabilityThe condition of being categorizablecategorylessnessAbsence of categories.catheterizationsplural of catheterizationcaudomesopalliumcaudal mesopalliumcellulocutaneous(anatomy) Both cutaneous and subcutaneouscenesthesiopathyAlternative form of cenesthopathy.cenosilicaphobia(humorous) The fear of having an empty glass when drinking.centibillionaire(uncommon) A person whose net worth is greater than one hundred billion (10¹¹) dollars, or other currency.centimillionaireA person whose wealth amounts to 100 million dollars (or other currency unit).centranucleationMisspelling of centronucleation.centrifugationalRelating to centrifugationcentriologenesisThe generation and development of the centriolecentronucleationThe movement of nuclei to the centre of a muscle fibrecentroparietally(anatomy) With regard to the centroparietal region.centroperipheralPertaining to, or joining the centre and the peripherycentrotemporally(anatomy) With regard to the centrotemporal region.cephalhematocele(pathology) A hematocele underneath the pericraniumcephaloauricular(anatomy) Relating to the head and ears.cephalococcygeal(anatomy) Relating to (the distance between) the head and the coccyxcephalohaematomaAlternative form of cephalohematoma.cephalomedullary(anatomy) Relating to the brain and the medulla oblongatacephaloprothoraxThe fused head and prothorax of spiders and crustaceanscephalorachidian(anatomy) Synonym of cerebrospinal.cephalosporanate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of cephalosporanic acidcephalosporidine(organic chemistry) A degradation product of cephalosporin 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylic acidcephalosporinase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that hydrolyses (the lactam ring of a ) cephalosporincephalotaxaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Cephalotaxaceae.cerebellectomizeTo perform a cerebellectomy.cerebellopontile(anatomy) Relating to the cerebellum and ponscerebellopontine(anatomy) Relating to the cerebellum and pons.cerebrocapillary(anatomy) Relating to cerebral capillariescerebromedullary(anatomy) Relating to the cerebrum and medulla.cerebromeningeal(anatomy) Relating to the cerebral cortex and the meningescerebrometabolic(biochemistry) Relating to metabolism within the braincerebroperfusion(surgery) cerebral perfusioncerebroplacental(anatomy) Relating to the fetal cerebral and placental/umbilical arteries.cerebrosclerosis(pathology) hardening of the substance of the cerebrumcerebrotendinousAlternative form of cerebrotendineous.cerebrovasospasmcerebral vasospasmcerebroventricle(anatomy) cerebral ventriclecervicobregmatic(anatomy) Relating to the anterior fontanelle and the junction of the neck with the floor of the mouth.cervicomedullary(anatomy) Relating to, or connecting the cervix (base of the skull) and the medulla oblongatacervicooccipital(anatomy) Relating to the neck and the occiput.cervicovaginallyIn a cervicovaginal mannercervicovaginitis(medicine) Inflammation of the squamous epithelium of the vagina and cervix.cetartiodactylanAny animal of the clade CetartiodactylachaetocerotaceanAny diatom of the family ChaetocerotaceaechaetophoraceousOf or relating to the Chaetophoraceae.chaetothyrialeanAny fungus of the order ChaetothyrialeschalcocitizationThe transformation of a mineral into chalcocite.chalconaringenin(organic chemistry) A naringenin chalcone present in tomatoeschamaeleontiformHaving the form of a chamaeleonchannelrhodopsinAn opsin protein that controls phototaxis in unicellular green algae.characterisation(British spelling) Alternative form of characterization.characteristicalcharacteristiccharacterizationThe act or process of characterizing.characterologistOne who studies characterology.characteropathicRelating to characteropathy.chauvinisticallyIn a chauvinistic manner; with excessive patriotism or unwarranted bias.cheilanthifoline(organic chemistry) An isoquinoline alkaloid 6,6a,11,14-tetrahydro-8-methoxy-12H-benzo[a]-1,3-benzodioxolo[4,5-g]quinolizim-9-ol present in Corydalischemicoparasitic(dentistry) Relating to the formation of caries by a combination of chemical decalcification and attack by microorganismschemifluorescentrelating to, or exhibiting chemifluorescencechemifluoresenceMisspelling of chemifluorescence.chemiluminescentOf, pertaining to, or employing chemiluminescencechemiluminesenceMisspelling of chemiluminescence.chemiluminogenicchemically luminogenicchemiluminometerAn instrument used in chemiluminometry to measure chemiluminescencechemiluminometrychemical luminometrychemiopreventiveAlternative form of chemopreventive.chemiotacticallyDated form of chemotactically.chemoattractantsplural of chemoattractantchemoautotrophic(biology, of an organism) obtaining its nutrition through the oxidation of non-organic compounds (or other chemical processes); as opposed to the process of photosynthesis.chemobiokineticsThe study of how the body uptakes chemical substances.chemodenervationchemical or biochemical denervationchemogeneticallyIn a chemogenetic mannerchemoheterotrophA chemotrophic heterotroph, one that must ingest organic building blocks that it is incapable of creating itself.chemoimmunoassay(immunology) A chemical and immunological assaychemoinformaticsAlternative form of cheminformatics.chemoirradiationAlternative form of chemoradiation.chemokineticallyBy means of chemokinesischemolithotrophyThe property of being chemolithotrophic.chemolithotropicMisspelling of chemolithotrophic.chemoluminescent(chemistry) Exhibiting chemoluminescence.chemoluminiscentMisspelling of chemiluminescent.chemonociceptionChemical nociception.chemonociceptiveRelating to chemonociceptionchemoorganotrophAny chemoorganotrophic organism.chemopreventablepreventable by means of chemotherapychemoprophylaxisChemoprevention; the prevention of disease using food supplements or drugs.chemopsychiatricRelating to chemopsychiatry.chemoradioselectTo practice chemoradioselectionchemoreceptivitythe ability of a sense organ to respond to a chemical stimuluschemorheologicalRelating to chemorheologychemoselectivelyBy means of, or in terms of, chemoselection.chemoselectivityThe preferential reaction of a chemical reagent with one of two or more different functional groups.chemosensibility(chemistry) sensibility to (specific classes of) chemicalschemosensitivity(medicine) A measure of the sensitivity of a tumour to the effects of an anticancer drug.chemosensitizingThat is used in chemosensitizationchemospecificity(chemistry) chemoselectivitychemosynthesized(biochemistry) Produced by chemosynthesis.chemosystematics(biochemistry) chemotaxonomy; the classification of organisms based on their biochemistrychemotaxonomicalSynonym of chemotaxonomic.chemotherapeutic(medicine, oncology) Of or having to do with chemotherapy.chemotransmitter(neuroscience) chemical transmitterchemotrophicallyin a chemotropic waychenodeoxycholic(organic chemistry) Relating to the bile acid chenodeoxycholic acid or its derivativeschickenheartedlyAlternative form of chicken-heartedly.chicksploitation(film, rare) A genre of exploitation films starring attractive young women.chirographicallyIn terms of chirography, or penmanship.chiropterochoric(biology) relating to chiropterochorychiropterologistSomeone who studies bats (the flying mammals).chiropterophiliaThe love of batschiropterophilicRelating to chiropterophiliachlamydoconidiumchlamydosporechlamydoselachid(zoology) Any shark in the family Chlamydoselachidae of frilled sharks, which comprises two extant species in genus Chlamydoselachus and several extinct species in the genera Chlamydoselachus and †Proteothrinax.chlorbenzoxamineA drug used to treat functional gastrointestinal disorders.chlordiazepoxideA benzodiazepine derivative used as a sedative drug; trade name Librium among others.chlorellestadite(mineralogy) A hexagonal sulfate chloride mineral with the chemical formula Ca₁₀(SiO₄)₃(SO₄)₃Cl₂, found in Europe and Cuba.chlorenchymatous(botany) Relating to or composed of chlorenchyma.chloroacrylamide(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of acrylamide but especially 3-chloroacrylamidechloroadamantane(organic chemistry) Any haloadamantane in which the halogen is chlorinechloroamphenicolAlternative form of chloramphenicol.chlorobenzhydrylAn organic compound with a chlorine atom attached to a benzhydryl group.chlorocholestane(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of cholestanechlorococcaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Chlorococcaceae.chlorocolchicide(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of a colchicidechloroethylamine(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of ethylaminechloromethylated(organic chemistry) modified by chloromethylationchloronicotinoid(organic chemistry) Any chloro derivative of a nicotinoidchloroperoxidaseSynonym of chloride peroxidase.chlorophenothane(organic chemistry) Synonym of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (“DDT”).chlorophoenicite(mineralogy) A mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.chloroplastidial(botany) Relating to or composed of chloroplastids.chloroprednisone(pharmacology) A topical glucocorticoid, a chlorinated derivative of prednisone.chlorosulfolipid(biochemistry) Any of several lipids consisting of chlorinated alkyl sulfates.chlorotrianiseneA non-steroidal synthetic estrogen formerly used for the treatment of menopause, deficiencies in ovary function, and prostate cancer.chlorphenamidinechlordimeformchlorpheniraminechlorphenaminechlorphenoxamineA particular antipruritic drug.chlorphentermineAn appetite suppressant of the phenethylamine class, the 4-chloro derivative of phentermine.chlorproethazineAn antipsychotic drug.chlorthenoxazineA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.choanephoraceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Choanephoraceae.choanoflagellate(biology) Any of a group of flagellate protozoa, of the class Choanoflagellatea, thought to be the closest unicellular ancestors of animals.choiceworthinessThe property or degree of being choiceworthy; desirability.cholangioblasticRelating to cholangioblastscholangiographicRelating to cholangiography.cholecalciferolsplural of cholecalciferolcholecystocausis(surgery) cauterization of the gall bladdercholecystography(medicine) As procedure used to visualize the gall bladder by administering a radiopaque contrast agent that is excreted by the liver.cholecystokinase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of cholecystokinincholedochoplasty(surgery) repair of the common bile ductcholelithotripsy(surgery) The crushing of a gallstonecholeperitonitis(pathology) peritonitis caused by the presence of bile in the peritoneumcholesterinaemiaAlternative form of cholesteraemia.cholesterolaemiaAlternative spelling of cholesterolemia.cholesterolaemicHaving or relating to cholesterolaemia.cholesteroylatedsimple past and past participle of cholesteroylatecholesterylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with a cholesteryl groupchondrillasterol(organic chemistry) A particular sterol found in marine sponges of the genus Chondrilla.chondrocutaneous(anatomy) Relating to or composed of cartilage and skin.chondrodysplasia(pathology) A genetic disorder characterized by short-limbed dwarfismchondrodysplasic(pathology) Relating to chondrodysplasiachondrodystrophy(medicine, osteology) A skeletal disorder caused by various genetic mutations, affecting the development of cartilage.chondroepiphysisepiphyseal cartilagechondrogenicallyBy means of chondrogenesischondroinducibleAble to undergo chondroinductionchondroinductioninduction of the growth of cartilagechondroinductiveThat induces the growth of cartilagechondropterygian(zoology, obsolete) Any member of the obsolete taxon Chondropterygii, which included both the cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes) such as sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras, and the more primitive bony fishes such as sturgeons that have some bones made of cartilage.chondrosarcomataplural of chondrosarcomachorangiomatosisA placental disorder characterized by capillary vascular lesions.chordamesodermalRelating to the chordamesoderm.choreomusicologyA field of study concerned with the relationship between music and dance.chorioamnionitis(pathology) Inflammation of the fetal membranes (amnion and chorion) due to a bacterial infection, most often associated with prolonged labour.chorioamniotitisMisspelling of chorioamnionitis.choriocapillaris(anatomy) The capillary layer of the choroid of the eyechoriocarcinomasplural of choriocarcinomachoriodeciduitisThe inflammation of the choriodecidua.choriomeningiticRelating to choriomeningitis.choriomeningitis(medicine) A form of cerebral meningitis associated with inflammation of the choroid plexuschorographicallyIn terms of chorography.chrematisticallyIn a chrematistical fashion.chromaticization(music) The process, or the result of chromaticizing.chromatinisationAlternative form of chromatinization.chromatinization(genetics) The formation of chromatinchromatofocusing(biochemistry) An analytical technique for the separation of proteins according to differences in their isoelectric pointschromatographersplural of chromatographerchromatographingpresent participle and gerund of chromatographchromatoptometerAn instrument for measuring the subject's perception of colour.chromoanagenesis(genetics, biology) anagenesis as a result of chromoanasynthesischromoanageneticRelating to chromoanagenesischromodielectric(physics) chromodynamically dielectricchromoendoscopicRelating to chromoendoscopy.chromolithographA print made by chromolithography.chromoluminarism(painting) Synonym of divisionism.chromoluminaristof, pertaining to, or in the style of chromoluminarismchromophorylatedModified by the addition of a chromophorechromophotographA color photograph.chromostereopsisA visual illusion whereby an impression of depth is conveyed in two-dimensional colour images, usually a combination of red with either green or blue.chromotypography(dated) Color printing: the printing of text in colour.chromovitrectomy(surgery) The use of stains to facilitate visualization of tissue during vitreoretinal surgerychromoxylographyThe art or technique of producing chromoxylographs.chronoamperogramThe graphical output of chronoamperometry.chronobiologicalPertaining to chronobiology.chronocoordinate(rare) At an equivalent time.chronocoulometrycoulometry as a function of timechronoculturallyIn a chronocultural mannerchronocyclegraphA form of cyclegraph with the addition of an interrupter in the current, resulting in a dashed line that indicates speed as well as path of motion.chronodisruption(biology) disruption to the circadian rhythmchronodisruptive(biology) That leads to chronodisruptionchronoecologicalRelating to chronoecologychronogeographicIn which a geographic location varies with timechronogrammatistA writer of chronograms.chronoisothermalRelating to a chronoisothermchronometabolism(biochemistry) Any metabolism that is time-dependent, especially because of circadian rhythmschronometricallyIn a chronometric way, following the principles of chronometry.chronomodulation(biology) The modulation of a circadian rhythmchronopathicallyIn a chronopathic mannerchronophotograph(historical) A single photographic frame in chronophotography.chronophysiologyThe study of the cyclic variations and rhythmicity in physiological processes in the bodychronopsychologyThe study of the psychological effects of human circadian rhythms and related topicschronoscopicallyIn a chronoscopic way.chronotoxicologyThe study of the interactions between toxic substances and biorhythmschronotropicallyIn a chronotropic mannerchryselephantineMade of gold and ivory.churchwardenshipThe role or office of a churchwarden.chylomicronaemiaAlternative spelling of chylomicronemia.chylomicronaemicAlternative form of chylomicronemic.chylopericardium(pathology) The presence of chyle in the pericardiumchymotrypsinatedModified by reaction with chymotrypsinchymotrypsinizedModified by reaction with chymotrypsinchymotrypsinogen(biochemistry) An inactive precursor to chymotrypsinchytridiomycetesplural of chytridiomycetechytridiomycosisAn infectious disease of amphibians caused by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (amphibian chytrid fungus) or (chiefly in salamanders and newts) by Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans.ciliostimulatoryThat stimulates ciliationcineangiographicRelating to cineangiographycinefluorographycinematographic fluorographycinefluoroscopicRelating to cinefluoroscopy.cinematographersplural of cinematographercinematographistA cinematographer.cinemicrographicRelating to cinemicrography.cinephotographerOne who records motion pictures.cinephotographicRelating to cinephotography.cineradiographicRelating to, or using cineradiographycineseismographycinematographic seismographycinguloopercularAlternative form of cingulo-opercular.cinnamoylglycine(organic chemistry) An N-cinnamoyl derivative of glycinecircumacetabularSurrounding an acetabulumcircumambulatingpresent participle and gerund of circumambulatecircumambulationThe act of walking around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose.circumambulatoryThat is circumambulating.circumdenudation(geology) denudation around an objectcircumequatorialThat encircles the equatorcircumesophageal(anatomy) Surrounding the esophagus.circumhorizontalAround the horizon.circumintestinal(anatomy) Synonym of perienteric.circumlenticular(biology) Around the lens of the eye.circumlocutionalOf or relating to circumlocution: circumlocutionary.circumlocutorilyIn a circumlocutory manner.circummandibular(anatomy) Around the mandiblecircumnavigatingpresent participle and gerund of circumnavigatecircumnavigationThe act of circumnavigating, or sailing round.circumnavigatorsplural of circumnavigatorcircumnavigatorypertaining to circumnavigationcircumpeduncularSurrounding a pedunclecircumpeninsularSurrounding a peninsulacircumpharyngeal(anatomy) Surrounding the pharynxcircumpositionalRelating to circumposition.circumscriptable(mathematics, of a polygon) Having an inscribed circle that is tangent to each sidecircumscriptibleCapable of being circumscribed or limited by boundscircumscriptionsplural of circumscriptioncircumspectivelyIn a circumspective manner; vigilantlycircumstantiableThat can be circumstantiatedcircumstantiallyin a circumstantial mannercircumstantiatorSomeone or something that circumstantiatescircumterraneous(archaic) Being or dwelling around the Earth.circumtropicallyIn a circumtropical mannercitoarchitectureMisspelling of cytoarchitecture.civilizationallyIn terms of civilization.cladogeneticallyBy means of cladogenesis.classicalization(physics) the treatment of a quantum system in terms of classical statistical mechanicsclassificationalOf or relating to classification.classificatorilyIn a classificatory way; according to classification.clavicepitaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Clavicepitaceae.clavicipitaceousRelating to fungi of the family ClavicipitaceaeclearsightednessAlternative spelling of clear-sightedness.cleidomastoideus(anatomy) A muscle connecting the clavicle and the mastoid process.cleistogamicallyIn a cleistogamic fashion.cleptoparasitismArchaic spelling of kleptoparasitism.cleptoparasitizeAlternative form of kleptoparasitize.cleptoparasitoidAlternative form of kleptoparasitoid.climatographicalSynonym of climatographic.climatologicallyIn climatological terms.climatotherapistOne who practises climatotherapy.climographicallyIn a climographic mannerclinicocytologicAlternative form of clinicocytological.clinicoeconomics(economics) economic aspects of clinical, surgical and pharmacological interventionclinicomolecularclinical and molecularclinicopathology(medicine) The study of the signs and symptoms of a disease and also of its pathology, especially with regard to their correlations.clinoferrosilite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing iron, magnesium, oxygen, and silicon.clinohypersthene(mineralogy) A monoclinic magnesium-iron silicate present in some basaltsclinopyroxeniticComposed of, or relating to, clinopyroxenite.clinotobermorite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.clinoungemachite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, potassium, sodium, and sulfur.clitambonitidineAny brachiopod of the suborder Clitambonitidinaclitoridectomiesplural of clitoridectomyclitoridectomize(transitive) To perform a surgical clitoridectomy upon; to remove the clitoris of.closedmindednessAlternative form of close-mindedness.clusterfullerene(organic chemistry) A distorted fullerene that is stabilized by an internal cluster of atomscoadministrationjoint administrationcoastguardswomanA female coastguardsman.cobaltochelatase(biochemistry) Any chelatase that chelates cobalt ionscobalttsumcorite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, cobalt, hydrogen, iron, lead, nickel, and oxygen.cocarcinogenesis(pathology) carcinogenesis as the result of two independent factorscoccobacilliformCharacteristic of a coccobacilluscoccolithophoresplural of coccolithophorecoccolithophoridcoccolithophorecochleopalpebral(anatomy) Relating to the cochlea and the eyelidcochleopupillary(anatomy) Relating to the cochlea and the pupil of the eyecochromatographyThe simultaneous chromatography of two or more materialscoconstructionalRelating to coconstruction; jointly constructing something.cocrystalizationMisspelling of cocrystallization.coeducationalismThe policy of coeducation.coeducationalistA proponent of coeducation.coeducationalize(transitive) To make coeducational.coelectroporatedelectroporated by means of coelectroporationcoevolutionarilyIn a coevolutionary mannercognitohazardous(neurology, chiefly science fiction) Being, containing, or pertaining to a cognitohazard.cohesionlessnessAbsence of cohesion.coimmobilisationimmobilisation with another (typically of an enzyme)coimmunostainingthe immunostaining of multiple proteins at the same timecoleopterologistA person who studies or practices coleopterology (the study of beetles).coleosporiaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Coleosporiaceae.colicinogenicityThe condition of being colicinogeniccollaborationismThe act of collaborating, especially with an enemy.collaborationistOne who collaborates, a collaborator.collagenolyticalAlternative form of collagenolytic.collateralizableCapable of being collateralized.collaterogenesisThe generation of collateral circulation via new blood vesselscollectivisationAlternative spelling of collectivization.collectivizationThe act of collectivizingcolliculoretinalrelating to the colliculus and the retinacollodiochlorideAn emulsion of silver chloride in collodion, formerly used in photographic printing.collodionizationThe process of collodionizing.colloidochemical(physical chemistry) Relating to colloidal chemistry.colonizationistsplural of colonizationistcolonoscopicallyBy means of, or in terms of, colonoscopy.coloproctologistA physician specializing in the colon, rectum and anus; an expert in coloproctology.colorimetrically(analytical chemistry) By means of colorimetry or by using a colorimeter.colorometricallyMisspelling of colorimetrically.colovaginoplasty(surgery) The construction or reconstruction of a vagina using a grafted segment of colon.colpohysteropexy(surgery) The attachment of the uterus to the peritoneal covering of the vagina.colpohysterotomy(surgery, obsolete) A hysterotomy carried out via the vagina.combinationalism(chiefly theology) The belief that a combination of different viewpoints or approaches should be applied.combinationalistA proponent of combinationalism.combinatorialism(philosophy) A theory of reality based on all the possible combinations of simple objectscombinatorialistA mathematician who specializes in combinatorics.combinatoriality(music) A quality shared by some twelve-tone tone rows by which the row and one of its transformations combine to form a pair of aggregates.combinatorialize(mathematics) To generate combinatorial sequencescombinatoricallyBy means of, or in terms of, combinatorics.comedocarcinomasplural of comedocarcinomacommensurabilityThe quality of being commensurable or commensuratecommensuratenessThe state or quality of being commensurate.commentatoriallyIn a commentatorial manner.commercialisableAlternative form of commercializable.commercializableAble to be commercialized.commissionairessA female commissionaire.commissionershipThe role or office of commissioner.commissuroplasty(surgery) surgical correction of a deformity to a commissurecommissurotomiesplural of commissurotomycommitmentphobia(informal) A reluctance to, or fear of, committing oneself to a romantic relationship.commitmentphobicExhibiting or relating to commitmentphobia.commodifiabilityThe property of being commodifiable.commodificationsplural of commodificationcommonsensicallyIn a commonsensical fashion.commonwealthsmanAlternative form of commonwealthman.communicablenessThe state or quality of being communicable.communitarianism(ethics) The group of doctrines that oppose excessive individualism in favour of a more community-based approachcommunitarianistSynonym of communitarian (“adherent of communitarianism”).compactification(topology) Any of various procedures of enlarging a topological space to make it compact.companionabilityThe state of being companionable, suitability for companionship.compartmentaliseNon-Oxford British standard spelling of compartmentalize.compartmentalismA tendency to compartmentalize, or keep things separatecompartmentalistA person who has a tendency to compartmentalisecompartmentalize(transitive) To separate something into different categories, or compartments.compartmentationDivision into compartments; compartmentalization.compassionlesslyIn a manner devoid of compassion.compensativenessThe quality of being compensative.complaintivenessThe quality of being complaintive.complementalnessThe state or quality of being complemental.complementopathy(pathology, immunology) Any disease of the complement system.complementophile(immunology, dated) Having a tendency to react with and bind to the complements in the blood.complexification(uncountable) The act or process of making something more complex.complicitousness(rare, possibly nonstandard) Complicity.componentizationThe process of breaking into separate components.compositionalism(philosophy) The view that the meanings of propositions are determined independently of the terms of which they are composedcompositionalistAn advocate of compositionalismcompositionality(especially logic, semantics, mathematics) The property of being compositional.compressiblenessThe quality of being compressible.comproportionate(intransitive) To undergo comproportionation.comptrollershipsplural of comptrollershipcompunctiousnessThe quality of being compunctious; compunction.computationalism(philosophy) The view that the human mind and/or brain is an information-processing system and that thinking is a form of computing.computationalistOne who subscribes to the theory of computationalism.comultiplication(mathematics) The equivalent of multiplication in a coalgebra.concavifiability(mathematics) Capability of being concavified (being made concave).concentratednessThe state or quality of being concentrated.conceptualizableThat can be conceptualized; capable of conceptualization.conciliatorinessThe state or quality of being conciliatory.concupiscentious(obsolete) concupiscentconditionabilityThe quality of being conditionable.confederationismThe advocacy of confederation as a means of government.confederationistA supporter of confederation.confessionalistsplural of confessionalistconfidentialisedMade confidentialconfidentialnessThe state or quality of being confidential.configurationism(psychology) Any theory of psychology based on configurational properties, but especially Gestalt psychologyconfirmationallyIn a confirmational mannerconflictlessnessAbsence of conflict.conformationally(physical chemistry) With respect to the conformation of a moleculeconformisticallyIn a conformist manner.confrontationismA policy of confrontation.confrontationistOne who favours confrontation.congeliturbation(geology) gelifractionconglomerabilityQuality of being conglomerable.conglomeratelikeResembling or characteristic of a conglomerate.conglomeratenessThe quality of being conglomerate.congratulationalRelating to congratulation.congratulatorilyIn a way that is congratulatory.congregationallyIn a congregational manner; as a congregationcongregationlessWithout a congregation.congregativenessThe quality of being congregative.conjecturabilityThe quality of being conjecturable.conjuncatenationconjunction and catenationconjunctivalizedinflamed due to conjunctivitisconnectorizationThe process or result of connectorizing.consanguineouslyIn a consanguineous fashion; by blood relationship.consciencelesslyin a conscienceless mannerconscientization(sociology, education) A social concept, grounded in Marxist critical theory, that focuses on achieving an in-depth understanding of the world, allowing for the perception and exposure of social and political contradictions.conscionablenessThe state or quality of being conscionable.consequentialism(ethics) The ethical study of morals, duties and rights with an approach that focuses consequences of a particular action or cause.consequentialistA person who adheres to the philosophy of consequentialism.consequentialityThe property of being consequential.conservationistsplural of conservationistconservatisationThe process of conservatising.conservativenessThe state or quality of being conservative.conservatizationThe process of conservatizing.conservatorylikeResembling or characteristic of a conservatory.considerablenessconsiderabilityconsignificationjoint or secondary significationconsignificative(archaic) synonymos; having the same meaningconsistorialrathAlternative letter-case form of Consistorialrath.consociationallyIn a consociational manner.consolidationistOne who supports a policy of consolidation.conspiratologistOne who studies conspiratology.conspiratoriallyIn a conspiratorial mannerconstellationaryOf or relating to the constellations.constitutabilityAbility to be constituted.constitutionallyPertaining to one's bodily constitution; physically, physiologically.constitutionlessWithout a constitution.constitutivenessThe state or quality of being constitutive.constructabilityAlternative form of constructibility.constructibilityThe condition of being constructible.constructionallyIn a constructional mannerconstructionistsplural of constructionistconstructivenessThe characteristic of being constructive.constructivisticRelating to constructivism.consubstantiallyIn a consubstantial manner; with the nature of substance or nature.consuetudinarily(chiefly Scotland) In a manner that pertains to consuetude; customarily; traditionally.consummativenessThe quality of being consummative.contactomorphism(mathematics) An isomorphism in the contact category.containerisation(chiefly British spelling, Australian spelling) Alternative spelling of containerization.containerizationThe process of containerizing; the use of containers in shipping and transport, especially shipping containers.contemplationismA doctrine of contemplation.contemplationistA proponent of contemplationism.contemporarinessThe state or quality of being contemporary.contemporisationThe process of bringing something up to date.contemporizationAlternative spelling of contemporisation.contemptiblenessThe state or quality of being contemptible.contemptuousnessThe state of being contemptuousconterminousnessThe state or quality of being conterminous.contextualizableCapable of being contextualized.continuativenessThe quality of being continuative.contortuplicatedAlternative form of contortuplicate.contrabassoonistSomeone who plays the contrabassoon.contraceptionismThe promotion of contraception.contraceptionistOne who promotes contraception.contractarianismThe political doctrine that the legitimacy of a government derives from a (normally unstated) contract between the government and the people (normally derived from an election)contractiblenesscontractibilitycontractualisticBased on a contractcontracyclicallyIn a contracyclical manner.contradictednessThe state or quality of being contradicted.contradictionary(uncommon) contradictory.contradictionism(logic, philosophy) A worldview according to which contradictory statements can both be true.contradictiouslyIn a contradictious manner.contradistinctlyIn a contradistinct manner.contragredientlyIn a contragredient manner.contraindicatingpresent participle and gerund of contraindicatecontraindication(medicine) A factor or symptom which makes a certain treatment inadvisable, generally or individually.contraindicativeServing as a contraindication.contraindicatoryServing as a contraindication.contraisolateralcontralateral and isolateralcontralaterality(medicine) The state of being contralateral, i.e. being on opposite sides.contralateralizeTo move to, or develop in a contralateral directioncontralesionally(medicine) On the half of a patient's brain or body that is away from the site of a lesion.contrapathologic(pathology) contrary to normal disease pathologycontrapositively(logic) By the inverse of the converse of a given proposition.contraproductive(nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) Counterproductive.contraregulatoryAlternative form of counterregulatory.contrascriptural(religion) contrary to Scripturecontraselectable(genetics) That can give rise to contraselectioncontrastlessness(rare) Absence of contrast.contrasuppressor(genetics) That inhibits the function of a suppressor.contributivenessThe quality of being contributive.controlesionallyAlternative form of contralesionally.controllablenessThe state of being controllable; the capability of being controlled.controversialismThe tendency to engage in controversy.controversialistOne who regularly engages in public controversies.controversialityThe quality or state of being controversial.controversialize(transitive) To make to appear controversial.contumaciousnessThe property of being contumacious.contumeliousnessThe state or quality of being contumelious.convallamarosideA particular steroid glycoside.convallariaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Convallariaceae.convallotoxosideA particular steroid glycoside.conventionalisedsimple past and past participle of conventionaliseconventionalizedsimple past and past participle of conventionalizeconventioneeringAttending conferences or conventionsconversationableSynonym of conversable (“able and inclined to engage in conversation”).conversationallyIn a conversational mannerconversationistsplural of conversationistconversationlessWithout conversation.convexifiability(mathematics) Capability of being convexified (being made convex).coordinatization(mathematics) The application of coordinates to a systemcooverexpression(genetics) The overexpression of two or more proteins (by two or more genes working together)copolymerisationAlternative form of copolymerization.copolymerizationThe polymerization of multiple monomers to form a copolymercoprinoidization(biology) The evolution of fungi to form fruiting bodies (mushrooms)copromicroscopicRelating to the microscopic examination of fecescopromycetophagyThe condition of being copromycetophagouscoproprietorship(countable and uncountable) Joint proprietorship.copyrightability(copyright law) The condition of being copyrightable.coracobrachialis(anatomy) The smallest of the three muscles that attach to the coracoid process of the scapula.coracoclavicular(anatomy) Relating to the clavicle and the coracoid process of the scapula; applied to a ligament that connects them.coracomandibular(anatomy) Relating to the coracoid process and the mandible.cordycipitaceous(mycology) Belonging to the family Cordycipitaceae.coreferentialityThe quality of being coreferential.corepresentation(mathematics) A comodule.corneodesmosomalRelating to corneodesmosomescorneolenticular(anatomy) Relating to the cornea and lens (of the eye)coronavirologist(virology) A scientist who studies coronaviruses.coronillobiosideA particular steroid glycoside.coronophoraceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Coronophoraceae.corporealisationAlternative form of corporealization.corporealizationThe process of making corporeal, of giving physical form to.correspondenciesplural of correspondencycorticokinematic(physiology) Relating to the brain and kinematics of the handcorticomedullary(anatomy) Relating to, or joining, the renal medulla and cortex.corticomeningeal(anatomy) Relating to the meninges of the cerebral cortexcorticopapillary(anatomy, physiology) Relating to the renal medulla and papilla.corticopyramidalRelating to the cerebral cortex and the pyramidal tract.corticoresistantresistant to cortisonecorticoreticular(anatomy) Relating to cortex and reticulum.corticosteroidalPertaining to corticosteroids.corticotropinoma(pathology) An adenoma that secretes adrenocorticotropic hormonecoscinasterosideA particular steroid glycoside.cosmetologicallyIn terms of cosmetology.cosmochronometer(physics, astronomy) Any process (such as forms of radioactive decay) that may be used to determine the age of an astronomical object.cosmochronometryThe use of a cosmochronometer to determine the age of an astronomical object.cosmoclimatologyThe study of the effects of cosmic rays on the Earth's climate (and weather)cosmographicallyIn terms of, or by means of, cosmography.cosmopolitannessThe state or quality of being cosmopolitan.costamerogenesisThe formation and development of costamerescostomediastinal(anatomy) Relating to the costal pleura and mediastinal pleura.costotransversal(anatomy) Alternative form of costotransverse.costratificationstratification with another materialcotemporaneouslyDuring the same time period.cothromboplastinSynonym of proconvertin.cotransformation(biology) The simultaneous transformation of two marker genescotransportationSynonym of cotransport.counteradvantageAn advantage held by an opponent.counteragitationAgitation (the excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.) that opposes agitation by another party.counteramendmentAn amendment offered as an alternative to a previously proposed amendment.counterappellant(law) One who makes a counterappeal.counterargumentsplural of counterargumentcounterartillerySynonym of counterbattery.counterassertionAn assertion to the contrary.counterattackingpresent participle and gerund of counterattackcounterbalancingpresent participle and gerund of counterbalancecountercathecticOf or relating to countercathexis.counterchallengeA challenge made in response to another challenge.counterclockwise(US, Canada) In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.countercoalitionA coalition founded in order to oppose another coalition.countercombatant(heraldry, of two animals) Facing each other (like combattant animals), especially in on either side of a charge.countercomplaintA complaint raised in response to another complaint, and usually against the party that complained firstcounterconditionTo condition by means of counterconditioning.countercriticismA criticism offered in response to a criticism by the opposing party.countercriticize(transitive) To respond to (a person who is criticizing) with a criticism of one's own.counterculturish(informal) Somewhat countercultural; suggestive of counterculture.counterculturismcounterculturalismcounterculturistSynonym of counterculturalist.countercurrentlyIn a countercurrent manner.countercyclicityAlternative form of countercyclicality.counterdefensiveThat counters another's defensecounterdemocracyOpposition to democracy, or skepticism about ostensibly democratic governance.counterdependentRelating to counterdependencycounterdiffusionThe diffusion of two or more substances in opposite directions.counterdiscourse(social sciences) A way of thinking that opposes an institutionalized discourse.counterdoctrinalOpposing a doctrine.counterdogmatismSynonym of antidogmatism.countereconomicsAlternative form of counter-economics.counteregulatoryMisspelling of counterregulatory.counterelectrode(physics) An auxiliary electrode in a three-electrode cell.counterembattled(heraldry) Having a lower edge or outline of alternating square indentations and extensions like battlements.counterespionageAll those activities undertaken to neutralize or exploit the espionage activities of another nation or an enemy.counterexemplaryServing as a counterexample.counterexemplify(transitive) To serve as a counterexample to; to disprove.counterexplosionAn explosion triggered by, or in response to, another explosion.counterextension(surgery) The fixation of the upper part of a limb, while extension is practiced on the lower part, as in cases of luxation or fracture.counterextremismOpposition to extremism.counterextremistOpposing or combating extremism.counterfactuallyIn a counterfactual way.counterfeitingly(very rare) In a counterfeiting manner.counterguerrillaOpposed to guerrillas and their warfare.counterhegemonicOpposing hegemony.counterimitationThe act of counterimitating.counterimitativeExhibiting or relating to counterimitation.counterincentiveAn incentive not to do something, or one offered in opposition to another incentive.counterinduction(logic) The opposite process to induction (creation of a specific example of a general principle)counterinflationAlternative spelling of counter-inflation.counterinfluenceAn influence exerted against another influence.counterinsurgentA person combating an insurgency.counterintentionAlternative form of counter-intention.counterintuition(countable) Something counterintuitive.counterintuitiveContrary to intuition or common sense.counterinvectiveinvective in response to prior invectivecounterknowledgeMisinformation packaged to look like fact.countermanifestoA manifesto opposing another manifesto.countermanoeuvreAlternative form of countermaneuver.countermigrationMigration back again, or in the opposite direction.counternarcotics(often noun adjunct) The enforcement of laws against the use or distribution of narcoticscounternarrativeA narrative that goes against another narrative.counternaturallyAgainst nature; unnaturally.counternormativeContrary to what is normative; opposing or overthrowing norms.counterobjectionA legal objection raised in response to an earlier objection.counteroffensiveUS spelling of counter-offensive.counteroperationA military operation in response to another operation.counterorthodoxyAn orthodoxy that opposes another orthodoxy.counterprejudiceA prejudice formed in response to another prejudice.counterprincipleA principle in opposition to another principle.counterprogrammeA programme that counters or responds to another programme.counterproposalsplural of counterproposalcounterprotesterA person engaging in a counterprotestcounterprotestorOne who counterprotests.counterpulsationA procedure used to mitigate angina, heart failure, or cardiomyopathy, in which pneumatic cuffs are timed to inflate and deflate based on the individual's electrocardiogram, decreasing the afterload that the heart has to pump against and increasing the preload that fills the heart.counterquartered(heraldry) Doubly divided into quarters, so that each quarter (or a specified quarter) is itself quartered.counterselectionSelection that removes unwanted characteristics.counterselective(biology) Relating to counterselectioncountersignatoryOne who makes a countersignature.countersignatureA signature made to confirm or endorse another.counterspectacleA spectacle set up in opposition to another.counterstatementA statement made in opposition to, or denial of, another statement.counterstimulate(transitive) To stimulate in an opposite manner or direction.counterstratagemA stratagem set up to oppose another stratagem.counterstrategicRelating to counterstrategy.counterstreamingThat streams in the opposite directioncounterterrorismAlternative form of counter-terrorism.counterterroristIntended to combat terrorismcountertextuallyBy means of, or in terms of, a countertext.countertraditionA tradition that goes against another tradition.countertransport(biochemistry) The transport of two chemical species across a membrane in opposite directionscountervailinglySo as to counterbalance.countervallationArchaic form of contravallation.countervengeanceVengeance taken in reaction to earlier vengeance.counterviewpointAn opposing viewpoint.courtmartiallingpresent participle and gerund of courtmartialcovariantisationAlternative spelling of covariantization.covariantization(mathematics) The process of covariantizing.coxsackievirusesplural of coxsackieviruscrackbrainednessThe quality of being crackbrained; idiocy.craftspersonshipThe body of activities, skills, techniques, knowledge, and expertise pertinent to (a) particular craft(s).craneoencephalicAlternative form of cranioencephalic.craniodiaphyseal(anatomy) Relating to the cranium and diaphysis; applied to a form of dysplasia that is also known as lionitis.cranioencephalic(anatomy) Relating to the cranium and encephalon.craniomandibularOf or relating to the skull and mandible.craniometricallyBy means of, or in terms of, craniometry.cranioneuropathy(pathology) cranial neuropathycraniopharyngealRelating to the cranium and pharynx.craniosynostosesplural of craniosynostosiscraniosynostosis(pathology) A medical condition in which some or all of the sutures in the skull of an infant close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth.craniosynostoticRelating to craniosynostosis.craniotopography(dated, rare) The layout of the cranium and the parts of the brain beneath it.creatinolfosfate(pharmacology) A cardiac preparation.creationlessness(rare) Lack of creation.creaturelessness(rare) Absence of creatures.creditworthiness(finance) The property of being creditworthy.criminalisticianA person working in the field of criminalistics.criminogenicallyIn a criminogenic way.criminologicallyin a criminological mannercringeworthinessThe property of being cringeworthy; awkwardness or embarrassment which causes an onlooker to cringe.crocodylotarsianAny archosaur of the former clade Crocodylotarsi (now Pseudosuchia)crosscalibrationThe use of two instruments to calibrate each othercrosscontaminateAlternative form of cross-contaminate.crosscorrelation(statistics) correlation between the corresponding members of different seriescrosscorrelogramA correlogram of crosscorrelationscrossognathiformAny extinct fish of the order †Crossognathiformescrossopterygiansplural of crossopterygiancrosspollinatingpresent participle and gerund of crosspollinatecrosspollinationAlternative form of cross-pollination.crossreferencingpresent participle and gerund of crossreferencecruciverbalistic(rare) Relating to crossword puzzles.cruelheartednessAlternative form of cruel-heartedness.crustaceological(rare, archaic) Pertaining to crustaceology.cryoanesthesizedMisspelling of cryoanesthetized.cryoanesthetizedanesthetized by means of cryoanesthesiacryobiologicallyIn terms of, or by means of, cryobiology.cryocanalization(surgery) canalization using a cryoprobecryocardioplegiaUsing coldness to paralyze the heart.cryocondensation(organic chemistry, physical chemistry) The use of very low temperatures to condense volatile (usually) organic compounds from the air or other gaseous medium.cryoconservationconservation at low temperaturecryodistillationSynonym of freeze distillation.cryoelectrogenicelectrogenic at low temperaturescryofluorescencefluorescence at low temperatures (typically in cryo-electron microscopy)cryoglobulinemiaA medical condition in which the blood contains an excess of cryoglobulins.cryoglobulinemicExhibiting or relating to cryoglobulinemia.cryohydrocytosisA form of hydrocytosis in which cells exhibit increased cation permeability at low temperatures.cryonotothenioidAny notothenioid that inhabits very cold watercryopreservationthe preservation of biological tissue at cryogenic temperatures, typically at -80°C (dry ice temperature) or -196°C (the boiling point of liquid nitrogen).cryopreservativeAny substance used for cryopreservation.cryoprotectivelyIn a cryoprotective mannercryostratigraphy(geology) The stratigraphy of ice or of frozen soilcryosubstitutionThe substitution of ice, in frozen tissue, by alcohol, acetone or similar solvent at very low temperaturecryothalamectomy(surgery) Destruction of (part of) the thalamus by means of extreme coldcryotransmissionAlternative spelling of cryo-transmission.cryovolcanicallyBy means of a cryovolcano or by means of cryovolcanismcrypteroniaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Crypteroniaceae.cryptoanalyticalAlternative form of cryptanalytical.cryptobranchiate(zoology) Having concealed, retractile or rudimentary gills, such as the axolotl.cryptocaryonosisAny disease caused by the Cryptocaryon parasitecryptodepression(geography, limnology) The portion of a lake which lies below sea level.cryptoendolithicRelating to, or characteristic of, a cryptoendolith.cryptogrammatistA composer or solver of cryptograms.cryptograndosideA particular steroid glycoside.cryptolinguisticRelating to cryptolinguists or cryptolinguistics.cryptomenorrhoeaAlternative form of cryptomenorrhea.cryptomnesicallyIn a cryptomnesic manner.cryptonephridial(biology) Describing a kidney-like organ in some beetles that allows them to survive in very dry environments.cryptopolyploidy(genetics) The condition of being cryptopolyploid (being polyploid while appearing to be diploid)cryptoprocessing(cryptography) Cryptographic operations carried out by a computer or cryptoprocessor.cryptoransomwareSynonym of ransomware.cryptosporidosisAlternative form of cryptosporidiosis.cryptotanshinone(organic chemistry) A quinoid diterpene, isolated from the root of the Asian medicinal plant Salvia miltiorrhiza (red sage), 1,2,6,7,8,9-hexahydro-1,6,6-trimethyl- (R)-phenanthro(1,2-b)furan-10,11-dionecryptotomography(physics) A form of tomography that uses a series of randomly-oriented diffraction patterns to reconstruct a three-dimensional imagecryptoviviparous(botany) Relating to cryptoviviparycryptozoological(cryptozoology) Of or pertaining to cryptozoology.cryptozoologistsplural of cryptozoologistcryptozoospermiaThe presence of very few live spermatozoa in the semencrystalizabilityMisspelling of crystallizability.crystallizationsplural of crystallizationcrystallogenesis(geology) The formation of crystalline minerals.crystallogenetic(geology) Relating to crystallogenesiscrystallographera person skilled in crystallographycrystallographicOf or pertaining to crystallographycrystallophysicsThe physics of crystals and their growthcrystalturbation(soil science) The mixing of soil by the growth and decay of mineral crystals.culturologicallyIn terms of culturology.cuprodescloizite(mineralogy) Synonym of mottramite.curmudgeonlinessThe state or condition of being curmudgeonly.cuticularizationThe growth of new skin over a wound.cyanobacteriallyBy way of cyanobacteria.cyanoborohydrateMisspelling of cyanoborohydride.cyanoborohydride(inorganic chemistry) The anion BH₃-C≡N⁻; any salt containing this anioncyanocarboxylate(organic chemistry) Any cyano derivative of a carboxylatecyanodiacetylene(organic chemistry) The linear acetylenic nitrile HC≡C-C≡C-CN or any derivative of this compoundcyanohaemoglobinAlternative form of cyanohemoglobin.cyanomethylation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that introduces a cyanomethyl groupcyanophosphonate(organic chemistry) The anion or group formed by replacing one of the hydroxyl groups of a phosphonate by a cyanide groupcyantraniliproleAn insecticide of the ryanoid class.cybercartographyComputer-assisted cartography, incorporating elements of geomatics and multimedia.cybercitizenshipThe state or period of being a cybercitizen.cybercolonialismColonialism with regard to the Internet or cyberspace.cyberconsumptionThe acquisition of goods or services via the Internet.cybercontroversy(rare, dated) A controversy on the Internet or in cyberspace.cybercorporationA corporation based in or around cyberspace or the Internet.cybercriminalitycybercriminal activitycyberenvironmentA cyberspace environment, one in which perception is mediated by computer.cyberethnographyethnography relating to the Internet or cyberspacecyberimmortalityA hypothetical form of immortality in which a person's consciousness, memories, etc. are transferred into a computer system.cyberimperialismImperialism with regard to the Internet or cyberspace.cyberinformationInformation available in cyberspace or through computer networks.cyberinteractionInteraction in cyberspace or through computer networks.cyberlibertarianA proponent of cyberlibertarianism.cyberlinguisticsThe study of language use on computer systems such as the Internet.cybermarketplaceA virtual marketplace in cyberspace or on the Internet.cybernationalismNationalism expressed or organised by means of computer networks.cybernationalistOne who takes part in nationalist activism on the Internet or in cyberspace.cyberperformance(art) dramatic performance presented online or in cyberspacecyberpessimisticExpressing or relating to cyberpessimism.cyberphilosopherOne who studies cyberphilosophy.cyberpornography(somewhat dated) Pornography distributed on the Internet.cyberproletariatA proletariat in cyberspace or on the Internet.cyberscholarship(computing) academic research using high-performance computing coupled with digital librariescybersociologistOne who studies cybersociology.cybertherapeuticRelating to cybertherapy.cybertransactionSynonym of e-transaction.cybervigilantismvigilantism that occurs on the internetcycloclinacoside(organic chemistry) A cyclic clinacosidecyclocoagulationannular coagulation of ciliary bodies by means of ultrasoundcyclocryotherapy(surgery) transscleral freezing of the ciliary body in the treatment of glaucomacyclodeamination(organic chemistry) Any reaction that combines cyclization and deaminationcyclodecapeptide(organic chemistry) Any cyclic decapeptidecyclodehydratase(biochemistry) A cyclic dehydratasecyclodehydration(organic chemistry) Any dehydration reaction that leads to the formation of a cyclic compoundcyclodestruction(surgery) cyclodestructive damagecyclodestructive(surgery) That causes damage to the ciliary body in order to reduce watering as a result of glaucomacyclodiphosphate(organic chemistry) Any cyclic diphosphate formed from a diol or polyolcycloelimination(organic chemistry) The reverse of a cycloaddition reaction.cycloheptadecane(organic chemistry) An organic cycloalkane derived from heptadecane.cycloheptadecene(organic chemistry) A cyclic compound, similar to cycloheptadecane, but with an additional double bond.cycloheptatriene(organic chemistry) A cycloalkene having a seven-membered ring and three double bonds; removal of a hydride ion produces the aromatic tropylium ioncycloheptylamine(organic chemistry) The primary amine derived from cycloheptane by replacing a hydrogen atom by an amino group; any derivative of this compoundcyclohexaamylose(biochemistry) A cycloamylose having six glucose residues; α-cyclodextrincyclohexadienone(organic chemistry) A derivative of cyclohexanone that has two double bonds in the ringcyclohexamantane(organic chemistry) A certain diamondoid, C₂₆H₃₀.cyclohexanedione(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric diketones derived from cyclohexane.cyclohexanehexol(organic chemistry) Synonym of inositol.cyclohexapeptideA cyclic hexapeptide (cyclopeptide composed of six amino acids)cyclohexylallene(organic chemistry) The cyclohexyl derivative of allene; it is used in organic synthesiscyclohexylmethyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A cyclohexyl derivative of a methyl radicalcyclolipopeptide(biochemistry) A complex of lipid and cyclopeptidecyclometallation(organic chemistry) Any metallation reaction that results in the creation of a ringcyclonaphthylene(organic chemistry) Any cyclic compound formed of naphthylene unitscyclooctapeptideAny cyclic octapeptidecyclooxygenation(organic chemistry) A reaction that combines a cyclization and an oxygenationcyclopalladation(organic chemistry) A cyclometallation reaction involving an organopalladium compoundcyclopentaarsine(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry) The cyclopolyarsine containing a ring of five arsenic atoms; any organic derivative of this compoundcyclopentadecane(organic chemistry) The alicyclic hydrocarbon having fifteen carbon atomscyclopentadienyl(organic chemistry) The univalent anion derived from cyclopentadiene; contains a ring of delocalized electrons; forms metallocene compounds with transition metals.cyclopentasilane(inorganic chemistry) The cyclic silane Si₅H₁₀, the silicon analogue of cyclopentanecyclopenthiazideA diuretic drug.cyclophosphamide(pharmacology) An immunosuppressive, antineoplastic drug used in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease and certain other forms of cancer.cyclophsophamideMisspelling of cyclophosphamide.cyclopropanation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that introduces a cyclopropane ring into a compound.cyclopropenation(organic chemistry) Any reaction that leads to the formation of a cyclopropene ringcyclopropylamine(organic chemistry) The primary amine derived from cyclopropane by replacing a hydrogen atom by an amino group; any derivative of this compoundcycloruthenation(organic chemistry) A ruthenation reaction that involves cyclizationcyclosporidiosis(pathology) Synonym of cyclosporiasis.cyclotetradecane(organic chemistry) A cycloalkane that has fourteen carbon atomscyclotetramerize(organic chemistry) To convert into a cyclotetramercyclothiazomycin(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a group of macrocyclic peptides that have a variety of physiological effectscyclotransferase(biochemistry) Any transferase whose action results in cyclizationcyclotrisiloxane(organic chemistry) Any cyclic trisiloxanecyclovoltammetry(physical chemistry) A form of scanning polarimetry.cylindrificationThe act or process of making cylindrical.cylindrocellular(biology) Relating to cylindrical cells.cynanversicosideA particular steroid glycoside.cyprinodontiformOf or pertaining to the order Cyprinodontiformescystadenofibroma(pathology) An ovarian adenofibromacystathioninuriaA metabolic disorder that results in an excess of cystathionine in the urine.cysteinylglycine(organic chemistry) A dipeptide of cysteine and glycine that is formed by the breakdown of glutathionecystoenterostomy(surgery) The drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts into the intestinescystogastrostomy(surgery) The drainage of a pancreatic cyst into the stomachcystojejunostomy(surgery) The drainage of a pancreatic pseudocyst into the jejunumcystolithotripsy(medicine) The crushing of a stone in the bladder.cystometrographyThe recording of the internal pressure of the bladder as it fills with urinecystoureterogramA radiograph of the bladder and ureter obtained after instillation of a contrast mediumcystourethroceleA urethrocele occurring with a cystocele.cystourethrogramA diagnostic image produced by cystourethrography.cytoadhesivenessThe condition of being cytoadhesivecytoarchitecture(biology) The arrangement of cells in an organism or organcytobacteriologyCombined bacteriology and cytologycytocentrifugateThe centrifugate produced by cytocentrifugationcytodegenerationThe degeneration of cells or of cellular tissuecytodegenerativeRelating to, or causing cytodegenerationcytodensitometry(biology) densitometry of cellscytodifferentialRelating to cytodifferentiationcytofluorescence(cytology) The fluorescence of cells (under microscopic examination)cytofluorimetricOf or pertaining to cytofluorometrycytofluorographyfluorography of cellscytofluorometricRelating to cytofluorometry.cytogenotoxicityThe condition of being cytogenotoxiccytogeographicalRelating to cytogeography.cytohistologicalRelating to cytohistology.cytolocalization(cytology) The localization of an enzyme or other material in a specific part of a cellcytomechanicallyIn a cytomechanical mannercytomorphometricRelated to cytomorphometrycytopathogenesispathogenesis within cellscytopathologicalOf or pertaining to cytopathologycytophagocytosisSynonym of cytophagy.cytophysiologistOne who studies cytophysiology.cytoprotectivelyIn a cytoprotective manner.cytoreproductiveMisspelling of cytoreductive.cytotechnologistA scientist working in the field of cytotechnology.
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