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cacaoidin(organic chemistry) A glycosylated lantibiotic present in Streptomyces cacaoicachectinThe polypeptide hormone cachexin or tumor necrosis factor.cacodemonAn evil or malevolent spirit.cadaverinAlternative form of cadaverine.caecilianAny of a group of burrowing amphibians of the order Gymnophiona that resemble earthworms or snakes.caeruleanAlternative spelling of cerulean.caeruleinAlternative form of cerulein.caesalpin(organic chemistry) A furanoditerpene isolated from Guilandina bonduc (syn. Caesalpinia bonducella).caesareanAlternative letter-case form of Caesarean.caesarianAlternative form of Caesarean.caffearintrigonellinecakewomanA woman who sells cakes.calatoxinAny of a group of toxic cardiac glycosides present in plants of the genus Calotropiscalbindin(biochemistry) Any of a class of calcium-binding proteins first described as the vitamin D-dependent calcium binding proteins in intestine and kidney.calcanean(anatomy) Synonym of calcaneal: relating to the calcaneus (heel bone).calcarean(zoology) Any sponge, of the class Calcarea, that has a skeleton composed of calcium carbonate spicules.calcation(rare) Synonym of trampling, the act of trampling someone or something, an instance of trampling.calcyclin(biochemistry) A certain calcium-binding proteincaldecrin(biochemistry) The peptidase chymotrypsin-CcaldesmonA particular calmodulin-binding protein.calflaginA flagellar calcium-binding protein.calfluxin(biochemistry) A gonadotropic neuropeptide that is involved in calcium influx in some snailscaliphianOf or relating to the caliph, a Muslim political leader.calitoxin(biochemistry) A sea anemone neurotoxin produced by Calliactis parasitica.calneuron(biochemistry) Any of a family of calcium sensor proteins expressed in the nervous systemcalocininA particular steroid glycoside.calotoxinA particular steroid glycoside.calpactin(biochemistry) Any of a group of calponins that bind actincalpeptin(medicine) A cell-permeable calpain inhibitor, benzoyloxycarbonyldipeptidyl aldehydecalsarcin(biochemistry) Any of a family of sarcomeric calcineurin-binding proteins.calstabin(biochemistry) Any of a group of immunophilins that mediates the interaction of calcium ions with the heartcalumenin(biochemistry) A calcium-binding protein localized in the endoplasmic reticulumcalvarianAlternative form of calvarial.calveolinMisspelling of caveolin.calycosin(organic chemistry) An isoflavone found in Astragalus propinquus.calyculinAny of a class of serine/threonine protein phosphatase inhibitors originally isolated from the marine sponge Discodermia calyx.camalexinthe phytoalexin 3-thiazol-2'yl-indole produced by Arabidopsis plants in response to infection with the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas syringae.camelexinMisspelling of camalexin.cameramanSomebody who operates a movie camera or television camera.cameramenplural of cameramancampervan(Australia, New Zealand, British) A vehicle that provides both transport and sleeping accommodation.camphogen(obsolete, organic chemistry) cymene, or (possibly) similar compoundscamphorin(organic chemistry) The triglyceride of camphoric acidcamstatin(biochemistry) Any of a family of oligopeptides that are calmodulin antagonistscamylofinAn antimuscarinic drug.canamycinAlternative form of kanamycin.canatoxinA toxic protein present in the jack bean Canavalia ensiformiscanavalin(biochemistry) A storage protein present in beans of the genus Canavalia.candareenA traditional unit of weight in East Asia, approximately 378 milligrams and equivalent to ten cash. A troy candareen is approximately 374 milligrams.candlepin(bowling) A kind of cylindrical tenpin used in a North American regional form of bowling.canesceinA particular steroid glycoside.cannequin(obsolete) A kind of cotton cloth made in the East Indies.canstatin(medicine) A peptide that inhibits angiogenesiscantationSynonym of incantation.cantwoman(Ireland) A female auctioneercanvasmanOne of the workers who erect a circus tent.caoutchin(organic chemistry) An inflammable, volatile, oily liquid hydrocarbon, obtained by the destructive distillation of caoutchouc.caparisonThe often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant.capsaicin(organic chemistry) A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their piquancy.captationMisspelling of coaptation.carabidanAny beetle of the family Carabidaecarafiban(pharmacology) A thrombolytic drug.caragheenAlternative form of carrageen.carbanion(organic chemistry) any organic anion of general formula R₃C⁻carbonian(mineralogy) Containing carbon.cardestanA particular angiotensin receptor blocker.cardicianOne who performs card tricks.cardiotin(biochemistry) A protein complex located in the mitochondria of cardiomyocytes and in skeletal musclecareermanAlternative form of career man.caritoxin(biochemistry) Either of two amino acid toxins produced by the sea anemone species, Actinia cari.carmoisinSynonym of azorubine.carmustinAlternative form of carmustine.carnation(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.carnelian(mineralogy) A hard, reddish brown chalcedony used in jewelry.carprofen(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug whose structure is based on carbazolecarrageenIrish moss (Chondrus crispus)carrigeenAlternative form of carrageen.cartesian(mathematics) Alternative letter-case form of Cartesian.carthamin(organic chemistry) A red pigment obtained from the safflower, Carthamus tinctorius.carubicin(pharmacology) An anthracycline antineoplastic obtained from Nonomuraea roseoviolacea subsp. carminata.caseation(pathology) A necrotic degeneration of tissue to a cheese-like condition.cassationThe abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment.castalgin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.castaneanRelating to chestnuts (of the genus Castanea)castellan(obsolete) A feudal lord with a fortified manor.casuariin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.catabolinSynonym of interleukin.catamaranA twin-hulled ship or boat.cathapsinMisspelling of cathepsin.catharpin(nautical) A short rope, or iron cramp, used to stop the shrouds interfering with the yards.cathartin(organic chemistry) The bitter purgative principle of senna. It is a glucoside with the properties of a weak acid.cathepsin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteases primarily active within lysosomes.catoptronA catopter, or reflecting glass.catpersonCat lover, someone who likes cats.cattlemanA man who raises or tends cattle, as:cattlemenplural of cattlemancaucasianAlternative letter-case form of Caucasian.caudationThe property of having a caudate extension or tail.caulerpin(organic chemistry) A bisindole alkaloid present in a green alga of the genus Caulerpa.causationThe act of causing.causeymanAlternative form of causewayman.cavewomanA female cave dwellercefalexin(pharmacology) A particular oral cephalosporin antibiotic.cefalotin(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic.cefapirin(pharmacology) An injectable cephalosporin antibiotic.cefazolin(pharmacology) A particular cephalosporin antibiotic.cefotetan(pharmacology) A particular cephalosporin antibiotic.cefovecin(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat skin infections in cats and dogs.cefoxitin(pharmacology) A particular cephalosporin antibiotic.celesbianA celebrity who is also famous for being a lesbian.celestian(archaic) celestialcellarmanA person in charge of the alcoholic drinks (traditionally the wine cellar) in a tavern etc.celloidinA specimen embedded in celloidin.cemadotinA particular synthetic analogue of dolastatin.cementoin(biochemistry) The protein domain associated with trappincensorianA censorious person.centaurin(biochemistry) Any of a specific group of neuronal scaffold proteinscentermanAlternative form of centreman.centerpinAlternative form of centrepin.centicoinOne hundredth of a bitcoin.centipawn(computer chess) One hundredth of the value of a pawn, especially for calculation purposes in computer chess.centreman(ice hockey, Australian rules football) The player in the position of centre.centrepin(fishing) a fishing reel consisting of a revolving drum with attached handlescentriconA centrifugal filter systemcentrobin(biochemistry) A protein associated with centriole duplication and cytokinesiscentrocinAny of a group of dimeric antimicrobial peptides present in a sea urchin of the genus Strongylocentrotuscenturion(cricket) A player who scores a century.cerageninAny of a group of cationic steroid antimicrobialscerapodan(zoology) Any dinosaur in the clade Cerapoda.ceratoxinAny of a class of peptide toxins present in Ceratophrys calcaratacerbertinA particular steroid glycoside.cercarian(zoology) Of, like, or relating to cercariae.cercozoanAny protist of the phylum Cercozoa.ceriation(chemistry) The addition of cerium (especially to a metal catalyst).certation(botany) Competition in the pollination behaviour of genotypes.cerulenin(organic chemistry) An antifungal antibiotic that inhibits fatty acid and steroid biosynthesiscervicorn(rare) Having the form of antlers; branchedcesiationAlternative spelling of caesiation.cessation(formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.cetiricinAlternative form of cetirizine.chaetocin(organic chemistry) A fungal metabolite, having a 3,6-epidithio-diketopiperazine structure, that has antimicrobial and cytostatic activity.chaetodonbutterflyfish (of the genus Chaetodon)chainfernAlternative form of chain fern.chalazion(ophthalmology, optometry) A cyst in the eyelid, caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.chalcogen(inorganic chemistry) Any element of group 16 of the periodic table: oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium or polonium.chameleon(figurative) A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.chamfrainAlternative form of chamfron.chamfreinAlternative form of chamfron (protective armor for a horse's head, especially the face and ears).champaign(geography, archaic) Open countryside, or an area of open countryside.changshanSynonym of cheongsam (“robe worn by Asian men”).chantymanAlternative form of shantyman.chapelaynObsolete spelling of chaplain.chapelmanA clergyman; an official from a chapel.chapwoman(chiefly British, archaic) A woman who buys and sells; a female trader.characeanAny green alga of the family Characeae.charangonA type of large stringed instrument of the charango family, with a characteristically low pitch, originating in the traditional music of the Andean area.chargemanA worker who is in charge; the leader.charlatanA malicious trickster; a fake person, especially one who deceives for personal profit.charwoman(chiefly British) A woman employed to do housework, traditionally coming and going on a daily basis and paid weekly wages.chatathon(slang, rare) A long period of chatting.chatelainSynonym of castellan: the lord of a castle; a caretaker entrusted to oversee a castle for its lord.chauldronObsolete form of chawdron.chawbacon(archaic) An uncultured rustic person.checkreinA strap used to keep horses' heads high, fashionable in Victorian England but painful and damaging to horses' necks.cheesemanA man who makes cheese.chelation(chemistry) The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.chelonianOf, relating to, or belonging to the order Chelonia (Testudines), which includes the turtles and tortoises.chemiloon(US, historical, 19th century) A garment, usually for women, consisting of chemise and drawers united in one. It is somewhat similar to modern day onesies, or a jumpsuit.chengguanAn officer of a City Urban Administrative and Law Enforcement Bureau in China.chevrotinAlternative form of chevrotain.chieftainA leader of a clan or tribe.chignolin(biochemistry) A synthetic decapeptide that folds into a beta-hairpin structure in water.chilblainAn itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears, occurring when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather (but do not freeze, which would lead to frostbite instead).chiliagon(geometry, rare) A polygon with a thousand vertices and a thousand edges.chiltepinA wild chile pepper variety, Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, found in Mexico and the southwestern US.chimaerin(biochemistry) Any of a class of protein that activates GTPasechinacrinSynonym of quinacrine.chincapinAlternative form of chinquapin.chiniofonAn antiprotozoal agent.chinkapinAlternative form of chinquapin.chiridian(zoology, rare) Of a tetrapod vertebrate limb, having well-defined joints and digits.chironean(medicine) Alternative form of chironian.chironian(medicine) Chironian ulcer: a particularly intractable form of cutaneous ulcerchirugeonAlternative form of chirurgeon; archaic spelling of surgeon.chirugion(archaic) apothecarychocoflanA Mexican cake consisting of a bottom layer of chocolate cake and an upper layer of flan.chokermanA person employed to fasten the choker around logs for haulage.cholestinA statin present in red yeast ricechoraleon(music) Synonym of aeolomelodicon.christianUncommon spelling of Christian.chromagen(biochemistry) Any compound, such as heme, that forms a biological pigment when attached to a proteinchromatin(biology) A complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division.chromogen(chemistry) Any substance that lacks colour, but can be converted into a pigment or dye.chrysazin(organic chemistry) 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone, a stimulant laxative formally derived from anthraquinone.chrysogen(organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline substance extracted from crude anthracene.chthonianPertaining to the underworld; being beneath the earth.chugwagonAlternative form of chug-wagon.churchmanA person (originally a man) of authority in a Christian religious organization (a church).churchmenplural of churchmanciclatounA costly cloth, of uncertain material, used in the Middle Ages.cicutoxin(organic chemistry) A poisonous polyyne and alcohol found in various plants, including the water hemlock.cidoxepin(pharmacology) An antidepressant drug.ciliation(biology) The quality of having ciliacimemoxinA hydrazine-derived antidepressant, never marketed.cimmerian(literally, literary or poetic) Perpetually dark or gloomy.cindermanA person who collects / removes cinders / ash / slagcinnameinbenzyl cinnamatecinoxacin(pharmacology) A synthetic antimicrobial drug formerly used to treat urinary tract infections in adults.circadian(biology) Of, relating to, or showing rhythmic behaviour with a period of approximately 24 hours; especially of a biological process.cisjovianAlternative form of cis-Jovian.cislation(transgender and social sciences) The act or process of cislating.cispersonAlternative form of cis person.cisplatin(pharmacology, uncountable) A platinum-containing antineoplastic drug cis-diamminedichloro-platinum(II) (Cl₂H₆N₂Pt) that is cytotoxic and is used especially in the treatment of testicular and ovarian tumors and advanced bladder cancer.citration(organic chemistry) The act of citrating.citraurin(organic chemistry) A triterpenoid carotenoid aldehydecitropten(organic chemistry) A coumarin, 5,7-dimethoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one, found in oil of yellow citron.claimsmanSynonym of claims adjuster.clamation(obsolete) An exclamation; a crying-out or call.clampdownA sudden repressive or punitive restriction or control.clastogen(genetics) Any agent that causes breaks in chromosomes.clausarin(organic chemistry) A coumarin isolated from the roots of Clausena pentaphylla.clavation(biology) A becoming clavate or club-like.clavicorn(zoology) Having antennas shaped like clubs; used especially of the Clavicornes group of beetlescleanskin(Australia) An unbranded animal.cleardown(telecommunications) The termination of a call.clearskinSynonym of cleanskin (“unbranded animal”).clearspan(construction) A span between e.g. roof timbers that is clear of obstructions.clenpirinA particular pesticide.clergymanA male member of a clergy; especially, an ordained (male) Christian minister.clergymenplural of clergymanclimatronA large greenhouse in the form of a geodesic domeclimbdown(figurative) A retreat or withdrawal from an earlier position or opinion; a backdown.clinicianAny healthcare practitioner working at the point of care, in clinical practice (e.g., physicians in clinical medicine, nurses in nursing practice, or allied health providers in practice).clinitianMisspelling of clinician.clinitionMisspelling of clinician.cliprofen(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.clomacranA sedative and hypnotic drug.clorsulonAn anthelminthic drug.closedown(radio, television) The point when a radio or television station shuts down transmission and goes off the air for a predetermined period, as used to happen overnight.closticinA bacteriocin produced by Clostridium tyrobutyricum.clubwoman(dated) A woman who is a member of a club.clusterin(biochemistry) A heterodimeric glycoprotein associated with apoptosis.clutchmanA person who operates a clutch, typically on an agricultural machinecnidarianOf or relating to a cnidarian.cnidopsin(biochemistry) Any of a family of opsins found in cnidarian jellyfishcoactosin(biochemistry) An actin-binding protein originally isolated from DictyosteliumcoalitionA temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.coarationcooperative ploughingcobalamin(organic chemistry) Any of several forms of vitamin B₁₂ depending on the upper axial ligand of the cobalt ion.cobaltian(mineralogy) Containing trivalent cobalt.cobaltoan(mineralogy) Containing divalent cobalt.cobatoxinAny of a group of toxins present in the venom of the scorpion Centruroides noxius found in and around Coba in Mexicocoblation(surgery) controlled or cold ablation (using a cold saline solution to protect the tissue being ablated)cocaptainA joint captain.coccidianAny protozoan of the subclass Coccidiacoccygean(archaic) Relating to the coccyx.coccygian(anatomy) Relating to the coccyx.cocitizenA citizen of the same place.cockbrain(slang, vulgar, humorous) A stupid person.cocklemanA fisherman who catches cockles.cockstain(slang, vulgar, derogatory, offensive) A worthless person.cockswainAlternative spelling of coxswain.codeathon(informal) Synonym of hackathon.coecilianDated form of caecilian.coeditionA joint edition.coelution(analytical chemistry) Chromatographic coelution occurs when two or more compounds cannot be chromatographically separated because their retention times are less different than the method resolution.coemption(economics) The buying of the entire supply of a commodity.coenobianRelating to a coenobiumcoetaneanSomeone who lives or lived at the same era as another.cofermion(physics) A composite fermioncoffearintrigonellinecoffeemanA person who makes coffee in an establishment, or on a ship etc.cognation(now chiefly linguistics) A cognate relationship.cognitionThe process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.colcannonA traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale, with scallions, butter, salt and pepper added.colextranA bile acid sequestrant, an ether of dextran and diethylethanolamine.colforsinA water-soluble derivative of forskolin.colimycinSynonym of colistin.colitogenAny colitogenic substance or organismcollapsin(biochemistry) Any of a family of glycoproteins that inhibit regeneration of mature neuronescollastinA degenerated form of collagencollationBringing together.collectinA form of lectin derived from collagen.collegianA student (or a former student) of a collegecollisionAn instance of colliding.collodionA syrupy solution of nitrocellulose (pyroxylin) in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints.collothun(historical) An old Persian unit equal to 1.809 gallons.collusionA private agreement for a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy.colmationA process of progressive clogging of a porous medium by fine particles such as might occur in groundwater passing through, thereby reducing the medium's porosity and, accordingly, its permeability.colobinanAny monkey of the subfamily Colobinaecolomycin(medicine) An antibiotic, colistimethate sodium, used to treat respiratory infections, especially those caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosacolossean(archaic, usually said of statues or monuments) colossal; very largecolourmanA man who sells (and, formerly, prepares) an artist's paints.colpodeanAny member of the Colpodea.comedogen(dermatology) A substance that exacerbates or induces acne.comission(rare) Alternative form of commission.commixion(archaic) Alternative form of commixtion.commotionA state of turbulent motion.communionA joining together of minds or spirits; a mental connection.compactinThe statin mevastatincompacton(physics) A specific form of soliton, having compact support on a topological space.companionA friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompaniescomplexinA type of protein found in nerve tissue.concisionSynonym of conciseness (“brevity or terseness”).condensin(biochemistry) A large protein complex that plays a central role in chromosome assembly and segregation in eukaryotic cells.condicionObsolete spelling of condition.conditionA state or quality.conductin(biochemistry) A form of actin.condylion(anatomy) The most lateral point on the surface of the condyle of the mandibleconfusionA lack of clarity or order.conglutin(biochemistry) A form of legumin found in almonds, lupins, rye etc.coniferin(organic chemistry) A glucoside of coniferol found in conifersconnationThe congenital (or sometimes developmental) fusion of organs of the same type.connectin(biochemistry) titinconnexionA Methodist denomination as a whole, as opposed to its constituent churches, circuits, districts and conferences (US spelling: connection).conoideanAny gastropod mollusk of the superfamily Conoideaconotoxin(biochemistry, toxicology) A neurotoxic peptide isolated from the venom of a marine cone snail of genus Conus.conperson(informal) A fictional person, especially one supposed to inhabit a conworld and speak a conlang.constrain(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.contactin(biochemistry) Any of several glycoproteins active in cell adhesion.contagionA disease spread by contact.contakionAlternative form of kontakion.contusion(medicine, countable) Synonym of bruise.convexionObsolete spelling of convection.convulxinA snake venom toxin found in the tropical rattlesnake Crotalus durissus terrificus.copatternAlternative spelling of co-pattern.corallian(geology) A deposit of coralliferous limestone forming a portion of the middle division of the oolite.corazonin(biochemistry) A neuropeptide present in many insectscorilagin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.cornalean(biology) Any plant of the order CornalescornelianAny of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Deudorix.cornerman(boxing) A coach, trainer or other assistant who attends to a boxer between rounds.cornermenplural of cornermancornichonA dill-pickled gherkin cucumber.cornopean(music, obsolete) A large valved horn or trumpet, similar to the orchestral cornet (cornet-à-piston).cornusiin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.corpeptinAny of a group of lipodepsipeptides present in Pseudomonas corrugatacorphyrin(organic chemistry) corrinoidcorrasionThe wearing away of surface material.correxionObsolete spelling of correction.corrosionThe act of corroding or the condition so produced.cortactin(biochemistry) A microfilament protein that regulates the assembly and organization of cortical actincorydalinAlternative form of corydaline.cosection(mathematics) The left inverse of a morphism.cosmotron(physics) A proton synchrotroncotillion(dance) A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles.cotorsion(mathematics) Of an abelian group: whose every extension by a torsion-free group splits.cotyledon(physiology) Each of the patches of villi on the foetal chorion in the placenta of ruminants and some other mammals.coumestan(organic chemistry) Any of a group of oxidation products of pterocarpan that are similar to coumarin.countdown(astronautics) A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.courtesanA female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.courtezanAlternative spelling of courtesan.cowperson(rare, nonstandard, sometimes humorous) A cowhand.cowrittensimple past and past participle of cowritecrackdownAbruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.cracksman(archaic, informal) A burglar or safebreaker.cracksmenplural of cracksmancradlemanA member of the navy employed to load projectiles onto a cradle prior to firing.craftsmanOne who is highly skilled at one's trade; an artisan or artificer.craftsmenplural of craftsmancranachanA traditional Scottish dessert made with whipped cream, whisky, oatmeal, honey, and raspberries.crancelin(heraldry) A chaplet of rue, as used as a charge on the arms of Saxony.cranequinA device used to arm a crossbow by cranking a gear.cranesmanSynonym of craneman (“crane operator”).crapstain(derogatory or offensive, mildly vulgar) An irritating person.craterkin(rare) A small crater.creatininAlternative form of creatinine.creedsmanA follower of a creed.cremationA burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.crenactin(biochemistry) A filamentous protein, present in some crenarchaea, that is similar to an actincrenation(botany) A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.cresorcin(obsolete, chemistry) Synonym of isorcin.crewwomanA female crewmember.criterionA standard, test, or requirement by which individual things or people may be compared and judged; a gauge.critickin(archaic) A petty critic; a criticaster.crocalbin(biochemistry) A reticulocalbin protein that binds crotoxincrosstown(US) Extending across a city or town.crossveinA vein of ore that intersects another.cruiskeen(Ireland) A small bottle.cruzipain(biochemistry) A particular cysteine proteasecryopyrin(biochemistry) A nucleotide-binding and leucin-rich protein which activates the inflammasome in response to toxins.cryptidinAlternative form of cryptdin.cuarteron(historical) A traditional Spanish unit of mass, equivalent to about 115 g.cucamelonMelothria scabra, a vine grown for its edible fruit.cuckquean(sexuality) A woman who has an unfaithful husband.cucumisin(biochemistry) A peptidase present in the musk melon (Cucumis melo).culifolin(organic chemistry) The carboxylic acid (E)-3-[2,2-dimethyl-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)chromen-6-yl]prop-2-enoic acid present in propolisculturgenOne of the propagating mutating cultural units that form the subject of memetics.cupferron(organic chemistry) The salt ammonium N-nitrosophenylhydroxylamine used to form complexes with metal ionscupration(organic chemistry) The formation of an organic cupratecurmugeonArchaic form of curmudgeon.curtation(astronomy) The interval of a planet's orbit in which its curtate or shortened distance is less than the true distance.curvationThe act of curving or bending, or the shape of the resulting curve; curvature.cuspationThe formation of cusps.custodianA person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.cuticulin(biochemistry) A structural protein, in the cortical layer of large ascarids, which does not exhibit the striations characteristic of collagen, and which is not attacked by collagenasecutterman(colloquial, US, Pennsylvania) A person who is either unkempt or slovenly.cyanation(chemistry) Reaction with, or formation of a cyanidecyberporn(somewhat dated) Pornography distributed on the Internet.cybertownThe social equivalent of a town on the Internet or in cyberspace; an online community.cyborgianof or pertaining to cyborgs.cybrarianOne who maintains a cybrary; a librarian who works with digital resources online.cyclopean(mythology) Suggestive of a cyclops.cyclopianAlternative form of cyclopean.cyclotronAn early particle accelerator in which charged particles were generated at a central source and accelerated spirally outward through a fixed magnetic field and alternating electric fields.cyhexatin(organic chemistry) A white solid derived from tin, used as an acaricide and miticide.cylindrin(organic chemistry) A terpene with IUPAC name (3S,3aS,5aS,5bS,7aR,9S,11aS,13aR,13bS)-9-methoxy-3a,5a,8,8,11a,13a-hexamethyl-3-propan-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,5b,6,7,7a,9,10,11,13,13b-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]chrysene.cypemycinA peptide antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces bacteriacystallin(biochemistry) A heat shock protein in the lens of the eyecystidean(zoology, obsolete) Any of the †Cystidea, a class of extinct echinoderms, now known as the †Cystoidea.cytohesin(biochemistry, immunology) Any of a family of proteins, abundant in cells of the immune system, that are regulatory factors in lymphocytes.cytokinin(biochemistry) Any of a class of plant hormones involved in cell growth and division.cytolipin(biochemistry) Any of a group of glycosphingolipids that sometimes show immunological propertiescytolysin(biology) Any substance (especially an antibody) capable of breaking down the structure of a cell.cytotaxinAny material that causes cytotaxiscytotoxin(cytology) Any substance having a specific toxic effect on certain cells.czarinianOf or pertaining to the czar or the czarina.