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cablemanA man employed to manufacture or install cabling.cabochon(chiefly attributive) A precious stone which has only been polished, not cut into facets.cabwomanA female driver of a hackney cab or taxi.cacation(archaic) excretioncachexinAlternative form of cachectin.cadherin(biochemistry) Any of a class of transmembrane proteins important in maintaining tissue structure.cadremanA member of a cadre.caduceanOf or relating to the caduceus, Mercury's wand, and symbol of medicine.caenacin(biochemistry) A protein (with associated gene "CaeNaCin") present in the nematode Caenorhabditis eleganscaerulinSynonym of ceruletide.cafenionAlternative form of kafenio.caimacanObsolete form of kaymakam.calactinA particular steroid glycoside.calcedonThe bass lute, an instrument used by baroque composers (notably Telemann).caleosin(biochemistry) Any of a group of plant proteins that bind calciumcalfskinA fine leather made from the hide of a calf.calichonSynonym of mandora.callidinAlternative form of kallidin.callsignAlternative form of call sign.calmegin(biochemistry) A chaperone protein involved in adhesion of sperm to eggcalmyrin(biochemistry) A myristoylated calcium-binding protein implicated in Alzheimer's diseasecalnexin(biochemistry) A chaperone protein of the endoplasmic reticulum.calponin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins that bind calcium.calumbin(organic chemistry) A bitter white crystalline substance extracted from the calumba root (Jateorhiza palmata).calutron(physics) A form of mass spectrometer used to separate the isotopes of uranium.cameleonObsolete form of chameleon.camelion(biblical) An unidentified animal.camelmanA person in charge of a camel.cammaronA giant freshwater shrimp.campaignA series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.campilanAlternative form of kampilan.campylon(physics) A localized metric perturbation in an intrinsicly curved medium.canalmanA boatman who works on a canal.candarinAlternative form of candareen.candoxinA toxin present in the venom of the krait Bungarus candiduscandymanA male confectioner.cannabin(organic chemistry) A resin extracted from hemp (Cannabis sativa, variety Indica), thought to be responsible for the narcotic effects of hashish.cannakinAlternative form of canakin.cannikinAlternative form of canakin.canoeman(chiefly Canada, historical) A voyageur.capellenplural of capellecapeskinA soft sheepskin leather especially used for gloves.capitaynObsolete form of captain.capotainA tall-crowned, narrow-brimmed, slightly conical sugarloaf hat, worn from the 1590s to the 1700s in Europe and England; eventually depicted with a buckle beginning in the 19th century.caprofenMisspelling of carprofen.caprylin(organic chemistry) A glyceride (especially the triglyceride) of caprylic acidcapsicinAlternative form of capsicine.capsternObsolete form of capstan.captagonA synthetic stimulant primarily manufactured and used in the Middle East.capuchinA monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.caquelonA Swiss cooking vessel used to serve fondue.carabeenAny of several Australian trees of the genus SloaneacarageenAlternative form of carrageen.caranginAny fish of the genus Caranx.carbogenA mixture of carbon dioxide and oxygen gas.carboxinAn anilide fungicide.carbrain(countable, science fiction) The thinking part of a sentient car.cardamonAlternative spelling of cardamom.cardiganA type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.carewornWorn down by cares: showing the signs of long-term stress, tired and haggard due to prolonged worry.cargason(obsolete) A cargo; a load of goods transported.cargazon(dated, nautical) cargo, freightcargomanSynonym of cargo ship.carideanAny shrimp of the infraorder Caridea.carignanA grape variety, originally from the Cariñena district of Spain but widely grown in FrancecarillonA tune adapted to be played by musical bells.cariogenAny cariogenic materialcarissinA toxic cardioactive glucoside obtained from a shrub in the genus Carissa.carnocin(biochemistry) A particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Carnobacterium piscicola.caroubin(biochemistry) A mixture of proteins, similar to gluten, obtained from carob beans.carpofenMisspelling of carprofen.carrotinAlternative form of carotin.carthoun(historical) A type of early cannon.caryotinAlternative form of karyotin (“chromatin”).casaquin(historical) A kind of short gown associated with French working-class or peasant women.cascaronAn eggshell filled with confetti to be thrown during balls, carnivals, etc, chiefly in Mexico and the southwestern US.casposonA bacterial transposon that employs casposase as a recombinasecastalin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.casticin(organic chemistry) The flavone 5-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3,6,7-trimethoxychromen-4-one.castironAlternative form of cast iron.castorin(organic chemistry) A white crystalline substance supposedly obtained from castoreum. Perhaps synonymous with castoramine.catechin(organic chemistry) A flavanol derived from catechol (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triolcathelin(biochemistry) The highly-conserved domain in all cathelicidin peptidescaticornA fictional creature which is a cross between a unicorn and a cat, often resembling a cat with a single horn on its forehead.catwoman(rare) A woman in a cat costume.caudatan(zoology) Any amphibian of the order Caudata; the salamanderscauldronA large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame.caveloinMisspelling of caveolin.caveolin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins associated with caveolae membranescavessonA part of a horse's bridle that consists of a headstall with a noseband. When a martingale is used, it is attached to the horse's head at the cavesson.cavicorn(zoology) Having hollow hornscavitron(dentistry) An ultrasonic device used for the descaling of teethcavortinA plasma protein found in the Pacific oyster (Magallana gigas).caytaxin(biochemistry) A protein, mutations of which cause a variety of cerebellar diseases such as Cayman ataxiacecilianAlternative form of caecilian.cecropin(biochemistry) Any of a group of antimicrobial peptides that lyse bacterial cell membranescefradinAlternative form of cefradine.cellulinA type of polysaccharide found exclusively within the oomyceteous fungi of the order Leptomitales.cenocron(biology) A temporary biota or subset of a biotacentiban(rare) A unit of information, one hundredth of a ban.cepacian(biochemistry) An exopolysaccharide, produced by Burkholderia cepacia bacteria, that plays a role in the formation of biofilmscephalin(biochemistry) A phospholipid found particularly in the cells of nervous tissue; it is also the primary phospholipid in bacteria.cephalon(zoology) The head of a trilobite.cerberinA particular cardiac glycoside found in the tree Cerbera odollam.cerealin(organic chemistry) A nitrogenous substance closely resembling diastase, obtained from bran, and possessing the power of converting starch into dextrin, sugar, and lactic acid.cereblon(biochemistry) A protein associated with ubiquitinationcerebrin(biochemistry, dated) A non-phosphorized nitrogenous substance, obtained from brain and nerve tissue by extraction with boiling alcohol. It is uncertain whether it exists as such in nerve tissue, or is a product of the decomposition of some more complex substance.cerebronSynonym of phrenosin.cererian(rare) Alternative spelling of Cererian.ceroleinA wax obtained from beeswax by extracting with hot alcoholcertamenA team competition in which contestants answer questions about classical history, culture, and mythology, and the Latin language.cerulean(countable and uncountable) A greenish-blue color.cesareanAlternative letter-case form of Cesarean.cesarianAlternative form of Caesarean.cetaceanPertaining to the zoologic infraorder Cetacea, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.cetrarin(organic chemistry) A white substance extracted from Iceland moss, one of whose ingredients is cetraric acid.chaffern(obsolete) A vessel for heating water.chaffronAlternative form of chamfron.chagasin(biochemistry) A Trypanosoma protein that inhibits cysteine proteaseschagreenAlternative form of shagreen.chaingunAlternative spelling of chain gun.chainman(surveying) One who uses a chain or measuring tape.chainmenplural of chainmanchairmanA person presiding over a meeting.chairmenplural of chairmanchaldronAlternative form of chawdron.chalepin(organic chemistry) Synonym of heliettin.chamfronProtective armor for a horse's head, especially the face and ears.champainAlternative form of champaine.champeen(nonstandard) A champion.champianSynonym of champaign.championAn ongoing winner in a game or contest.chanfrinThe forepart of a horse's head.chanfronAlternative form of chamfron (protective armor for a horse's head, especially the face and ears).chaomianAlternative form of chow mein.chaoptin(biochemistry) A photoreceptor cell-specific membrane glycoproteinchaperonA device placed on the foreheads of horses which draw the hearse in pompous funerals.chaplainA person without religious affiliation who carries out similar duties in a secular context.chapulinA grasshopper toasted on a comal eaten in Mexico, mainly in Oaxaca State.characinAny of many diverse fish, of the order Characiformes, related to the carp and catfish and including the tetra, which were formerly all included in the family Characidae.chardoonObsolete form of cardoon.chaudronObsolete spelling of chawdron.chaussonA French turnover (food).chavicinAlternative form of chavicine.chawdron(archaic or historical) The entrails of an animal, especially when used as a food ingredient; offal.checkmanA man employed to operate a check valve.cheilionThe corner of the mouth (as used in cephalometry)chelidon(rare, anatomy) Synonym of elbow pit.chemerin(biochemistry) A chemoattractant protein that promotes calcium mobilization and chemotaxis of immature dendritic cells and macrophageschemotonA fundamental unit of life; a computational abstraction of a protocell, having the properties of metabolism and self-replication and a bilipid membrane.chequeen(historical) A gold coin formerly used in Italy and Turkey; a sequin.cherubinObsolete form of cherub.chessman(chess) Synonym of chess piece.chessmenplural of chessmanchetomin(medicine) A complex epidithiodioxopiperazine metabolite, produced by several fungi of the genus Chaetomium, that disrupts the ability of tumours to adapt to hypoxiacheveronDated form of chevron (“V-shaped ornament”).chicklinPronunciation spelling of chickling.childernPronunciation spelling of children.childrenplural of childchimerin(biochemistry) A protein that regulates axogenesischinaman(cricket, dated) A left-arm unorthodox bowling action (left-arm wrist-spin).chinamenplural of chinamanchinchinAlternative form of chin-chin.chinesin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of phloroglucinol derivatives isolated from Hypericum japonicum (syn. Hypericum chinense).chipolinAlternative form of cipolin (“type of marble”).chiragon(obsolete) A mechanical hand guide for writers who are blind.chiralon(physics) Any of a family of proposed chiral mesonschiratin(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in chiretta.chirimenJapanese raw silk crêpe, widely used to make kimono.chitosan(biochemistry) An oligosaccharide derived from chitin, sometimes used in the absorption of fatchlordanAlternative form of chlordane.chlorian(mineralogy) Containing chlorine.chlorion(archaic) A chlorine ion.choirmanA male chorister (in a church choir)chondrin(organic chemistry) A colourless, amorphous, nitrogenous substance resembling gelatin, formed from cartilaginous tissue by long-continued action of boiling water.chondron(anatomy) A chondrocyte and its associated pericellular microenvironment considered as a unitchoremanA man employed to carry out chores.chowdown(informal) A session of vigorous eating.chowmeinAlternative spelling of chow mein.chrismonA Christogram.christen(transitive) To perform the religious rite of baptism upon; to baptize.chromian(mineralogy) Containing chromium.chumpaunAlternative form of jampan.chumpion(rare, colloquial, neologism, slang) A gullible champion.chymosin(biochemistry) The proteolytic enzyme rennincibarian(organic chemistry) The glycoside [(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(3-nitropropanoyloxy)oxan-2-yl]methyl 3-nitropropanoatecibation(obsolete) The act of consuming food.ciderkin(historical, possibly dialectal) A weak cider made by steeping the refuse pomace in water; considered a drink for commoners, and traditionally often given to children.cimarronAlternative letter-case form of Cimarron (“maroon”).cimbalonAlternative spelling of cimbalom.cingulin(biochemistry) A dimeric protein found in tight junctionscinnamon(countable) A warm yellowish-brown color, the color of cinnamon.cinquainA five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.ciproxin(medicine) Synonym of ciprofloxacin.circulinAn antibiotic cyclic peptide produced by Bacillus circulans.circumin(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A curcumin.cistvaenAlternative form of kistvaen.ciswoman(sometimes proscribed) Alternative spelling of cis woman.citationAn official summons or notice given to a person to appear.citrinin(organic chemistry) A mycotoxin produced by fungi associated with various cereals.civilianA person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.civision(telecommunications) The use of encryption when broadcasting television signals.clansmanA male member of a clan.clansmenplural of clansmanclassmanA member of a classclassmenplural of classmanclathrin(biochemistry) A fibrous protein that forms a polyhedral coat on the surface of the coated pits and vesicles of cells during endocytosis.clavecin(archaic, music) harpsichordclavelinA bottle of wine containing 62 centiliters of fluid, traditionally used for vin jaune.clinamenThe unpredictable swerve of atoms, introduced as a concept by Lucretius to defend the atomistic doctrine of Epicurus.clitocin(biochemistry) A nucleoside analog in mushrooms of the genus Clitocybe.clitorin(biochemistry) A kaempferol glycoside.clodazonAn antidepressant drug.clonixin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.clonogen(cytology) A clonogenic cell, especially a tumorigenic oneclorixinThe disinfectant chlorhexidineclysmianConnected with, or related to, the deluge, or to a cataclysm.cnidicin(organic chemistry) A coumarin, 4,9-bis[(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)oxy]-7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one, extracted from the root of Angelica koreanacnidilin(organic chemistry) A coumarin, 9-methoxy-4-[(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)oxy]-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, that is a bioactive constituent of Angelicae dahuricaecoachmanA man who drives a horse-drawn coach, a male coach driver.coachmenplural of coachmancoactionCollective or collaborative action.coagulin(biochemistry) Any substance having the ability to coagulate foreign proteinscoatiganA garment that is a hybrid of a coat and a cardigan.cobalmin(biochemistry) Alternative spelling of cobalamin.coblemanA fisherman who uses a coble.coccerinA wax present in cochinealcocculin(organic chemistry) picrotoxincockskinThe skin of the human peniscocksman(slang) A man who is sexually talented in using his penis.cocktion(Jamaica) A dessert made from parched corn and sugar rolled into balls and sometimes coloured.codesign(transitive) To design together.codomain(mathematics, mathematical analysis) The target set into which a function is formally defined to map elements of its domain; the set denoted Y in the notation f : X → Y.coercion(uncountable) Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.coersionMisspelling of coercion.cofusionAlternative form of co-fusion.cognomen(literary or humorous) Synonym of nickname, any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina.cogovernTo govern with anothercohesionState of cohering, or of working together.colachonAlternative form of colascione.colationThe act of straining or filtering.colebrinA particular steroid glycoside.colistin(medicine) A polymixin antibiotic effective against a range of gram-negative bacteria, sometimes considered a last-resort antibiotic.collacinA degenerated form of collagencollagen(biochemistry) The main structural protein in the extracellular matrix of the connective tissues of many animals.colombin(organic chemistry) Alternative form of calumbin.colophon(by extension, Internet) A page on a website identifying the details of its creation, such as the author's name and the technologies used.colorman(American spelling) Alternative form of colourman.coltskinThe skin of a colt.columbin(organic chemistry) A white, crystalline, bitter substance, derived from Jatrorrhiza palmata (Columbo root), and other plants.combolin(music) Any of a series of unusual musical instruments combining various other instruments, first created in the 1960s.comedianAn entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.comedownA sudden drop to a lower status, condition or level; a disappointment or letdown.complain(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.conarion(obsolete) pineal gland.conation(philosophy) The power or act which directs or impels to effort of any kind, whether muscular or psychical.condempnObsolete form of condemn.congomenMisspelling of cognomen.conidianSynonym of conidial.connexin(biochemistry) Any of a class of transmembrane proteins that assemble to form gap junctions in vertebrates.connexon(biochemistry) An assembly of six connexins forming a bridge called a gap junction between the cytoplasms of two adjacent cells.conopsinThe pigment present in cone cells of the eyeconquian(card games) A card game, an ancestor of rummy.contempnObsolete form of contemn.conurbanRelating to or characteristic of a conurbation.conwomanA female con artist.coolamon(Australia) A vessel with curved sides, typically of wood or bark, used by Australian Aboriginals for holding water, collecting berries etc.cooldown(sports) The rest period between sets or workout sessions, when cooling of body temperature may occur.coonskin(US) The pelt of a raccooncooperon(mathematics, physics) A special Green's function used in modelling superconductivity.coordain(transitive) To ordain or appoint together.copatain(obsolete) Being a kind of hat with a high pointed crown.copatronA joint patron; a patron of the same person or organisation.copeptin(biochemistry) The C-terminal part of the arginine vasopressin precursor peptide that is a prognostic marker in patients with some acute diseasescoprisin(biochemistry) A peptide, similar to defensin, found in bacteria-immunized dung beetlescoprogenAn iron-containing growth-promoting complex isolated from Penicillium and other Aspergillaceae organisms.corallinA mixture of phenolic dyestuffs consisting mostly of aurin.cordovanOriginating in or pertaining to Córdoba.cordwainA kind of leather from Córdoba, originally of tanned goatskin, later of horsehide.cornulin(biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein present in the upper layer of squamous epitheliacoronion(anatomy) The tip of the coronoid process of the mandible.corotronA gas-filled shunt regulator, usually containing small quantities of radioactive materials to ease ignition, the regulated voltage depending upon the gas or gases used and their proportions and pressure.corporin(biochemistry) corpus luteum hormonecorpsman(US, military, nautical) A hospital corpsman.corrigenA particular steroid glycoside.cotillonAlternative form of cotillion.cotqueanAlternative spelling of cot-quean.couldronObsolete form of cauldron.coumadinSynonym of warfarin.coumarin(organic chemistry) The bicyclic aromatic compound 1,2-benzopyrone or any of its derivatives.courtman(archaic) A male courtier.covarion(genetics) concomitantly variable codoncoversin(trigonometry) coversed sinecovidianAlternative letter-case form of COVIDian.coxswainIn a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.cracklinA form of chinaware that is purposely cracked in the kiln by way of ornamentation.craftmanAlternative form of craftsman.cragsmanA (skillful) male climber of crags.cramdown(law) A requirement that certain creditors accept a plan of reorganization in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.crampoonA clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc.craneman(construction) A crane operator.crankmanA man employed to operate a crank.crankpinThe pin that attaches a connecting rod to a crank.crawbeenSynonym of pill (“ball of fibers formed on the surface of a textile fabric by rubbing”).creation(countable) Something created such as an invention or artwork.creelmanOne who fishes with a creel.cremosinObsolete form of crimson.crimosinObsolete form of crimson.crocacin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of potent antifungal and cytotoxic agents that are polyketide derivativescrocetin(organic chemistry) A natural carotenoid dicarboxylic acid that is found in the crocus flower.cromolyn(pharmacology) A chemical substance, acting as a mast cell stabilizer.crossman(slang, obsolete) A thief, forger, or other criminal.crotalin(biochemistry) A protein in rattlesnake venomcrotoxinA cytotoxic polypeptide complex isolated from the venom of a pit viper Crotalus durissuscruiskenAlternative form of cruiskeen.crumhorn(music) Any of several related simple woodwind instruments having a bent horncryoburnA burn to the skin caused by contact with an extremely cold surface.cryotron(physics) A switch that employs superconductivitycryptdinAny of a group of mouse enteric defensinscubation(mathematics) The act of finding the volume or cubic content of a body; the result thus found.cubozoan(zoology) Any cnidarian of the class Cubozoa, including the cubomedusae; a box jellyfish.cucqueanObsolete spelling of cuckquean.cultigen(botany, horticulture) A plant that has been deliberately altered or selected by humans, that is it has resulted from artificial rather than natural selection.culverinAny of a range of early gunpowder-fired guns of various sizes, from firearm to artillery.cumacean(taxonomy, zoology) Any small marine crustacean of the order Cumacea, closely related to tanaidaceans.cumbrain(Internet slang, 4chan slang, derogatory, vulgar) Someone obsessed with sex or masturbation.cumstain(slang, vulgar) A stain from ejaculate.cuprofen(medicine) A mixture of codeine and ibuprofen used as an analgesiccurationThe act of curating, of organizing and maintaining a collection of artworks or artifacts.curcumin(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A polyphenol (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; a major constituent of the spice turmeric.curillinA particular steroid glycoside.curtisin(organic chemistry) A tetracyclic sulfur-containing alkaloid with IUPAC name 8-hydroxy-4-[(S)-methylsulfinyl]-1,6-diazatetracyclo[7.6.1.0^(5,16).0^(10,15)]hexadeca-3,5(16),7,9,11,14-hexaene-2,13-dionecurvacin(bacteriology) A bacteriocin peptide derived from Lactobacillus curvatus.curvaton(astronomy) A scalar field associated with fluctuations in the curvature of space during inflation.cuscutin(organic chemistry) bergenincuticlinSynonym of cuticulin.cyanidin(organic chemistry) An anthocyanidin pigment, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) chromenylium-3,5,7-triol, found in many red berries.cyanogen(organic chemistry) The pseudohalogen (CN)₂; a colorless, poisonous gas used as a rocket propellant, an insecticide and in chemical warfare.cyanurin(biochemistry) The pigment that gives the urine a bluish tinge in cases of cyanuria.cyberianPertaining to cyberspace.cybermanA human intertwined with electronic components; often implies the result is more electronic than biological.cyburbanRelated to online communities or cyberspace.cycadean(botany) Pertaining to the cycad.cyclamenA purplish-red colour.cyclamin(organic chemistry) A white amorphous substance, originally regarded as a glucoside but now known to be a triterpenoid glycoside, extracted from the corm of Cyclamen purpurascens.cycleman(obsolete, late 19th c.-early 20th c.) Synonym of cyclist.cyclidan(paleontology) Any member of the Cyclida order of crab-like arthropods.cyclogonA curve created by the vertex of a polygon rolling on a straight line.cymbalonAlternative form of cimbalom.cystatin(biochemistry) Any of a group of polypeptides that are cysteine protease inhibitorscytospinA form of centrifuge used to prepare cell samples for microscopy.cytospunPrepared by cytospin.cytozoon(cytology) A parasite, especially a protozoon, living within a cell