Cypher
Meaning: a secret way of writing, especially one in which a set of letters or symbols is used to represent others
Cypress vine
Meaning: a tall straight evergreen tree
Cypripedium
Meaning: any of a genus (Cypripedium) of Eurasian and North American terrestrial orchids having large usually showy drooping flowers with the lip inflated or pouched
Cyrtosis
Meaning: a virus disease of cotton characterized by dwarfing, distortion, discolorations, and abnormal branching
Cyrtostyle
Meaning: a circular projecting columned portico
Cyst
Meaning: a growth containing liquid that forms in or on a person’s or an animal’s body and may need to be removed
Cystadenoma
Meaning: an adenoma marked by a cystic structure
Cystathioninuria
Meaning: an autosomal recessive phenotype with no striking pathologic features, is characterized by abnormal accumulation of plasma cystathionine, leading to increased urinary excretion.
Cystecercus
Meaning: a larval tapeworm at a stage in which the scolex is inverted in a sac, typically found encysted in the muscle tissue of the host.
Cystectomy
Meaning: a surgery to remove all or part of the bladder
Cystic
Meaning: of or relating to the urinary bladder or the gallbladder
Cystic fibrosis
Meaning: a genetic condition
Cysticercus
Meaning: a tapeworm larva that consists of a fluid-filled sac containing an invaginated scolex and is situated in the tissues of an intermediate host
Cysticerosis
Meaning: a parasitic tissue infection caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium
Cystine
Meaning: a crystalline amino acid C6H12N2O4S2 that is widespread in proteins (such as keratins) and is a major metabolic sulfur source
Cystinosis
Meaning: a recessive autosomally inherited disease characterized especially by cystinuria and deposits of cystine throughout the body
Cystinuria
Meaning: a metabolic defect characterized by excretion of excessive amounts of cystine in the urine and inherited as an autosomal recessive trait
Cystitis
Meaning: an infection of the bladder, especially in women, that causes painful urination which happens often
Cystitome
Meaning: 1. An instrument for incising the urinary bladder or gallbladder. 2. A surgical instrument used for incising the capsule of a lens.
Cystocele
Meaning: hernia of a bladder and especially the urinary bladder : vesical hernia
Cystogram
Meaning: a radiograph made by cystography
Cystography
Meaning: X-ray photography of the urinary bladder after injection of a contrast medium
Cystoid
Meaning: resembling a bladder
Cystolithiasis
Meaning: the presence of calculi in the urinary bladder
Cystometrogram
Meaning: a graphic recording of a cystometric measurement
Cystometry
Meaning: an instrument designed to measure pressure within the urinary bladder in relation to its capacity
Cystoplasty
Meaning: plastic surgery on the urinary bladder
Cystoscope
Meaning: a rigid endoscope for inspecting and passing instruments into the urethra and bladder
Cystostomy
Meaning: formation of an opening into the urinary bladder by surgical incision
Cystotomy
Meaning: surgical incision of the urinary bladder
Cystourethritis
Meaning: pain with urination, infection by bacteria, most often through sexual contact
Cystourethrogram
Meaning: an X-ray photograph of the urinary bladder and urethra made after injection of these organs with a contrast medium
Cystourethrography
Meaning: radiography for the purpose of preparing a cystourethrogram
Cystourethropexy
Meaning: the transvaginal surgical suspension of the urethra and bladder
Cytogenetics
Meaning: a branch of biology that deals with the study of heredity and variation by the methods of both cytology and genetics
Sentence: Cytogenetics is routinely used for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities.
Cytokinesis
Meaning: the cytoplasmic changes accompanying mitosis
Sentence: Microtubules are required for completion of cytokinesis in sea urchin eggs.
Cytological
Meaning: a branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, multiplication, pathology, and life history of cells
Cytologist
Meaning: a branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, multiplication, pathology, and life history of cells
Cytology
Meaning: a branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, multiplication, pathology, and life history of cells
Cytolysis
Meaning: the usually pathologic dissolution or disintegration of cells
Cytomegalovirus
Meaning: a common virus for people of all ages
Cytopathic
Meaning: of, relating to, characterized by, or producing pathological changes in cells
Cytoplasm
Meaning: the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell
Cytostasis
Meaning: the inhibition of cell growth and multiplication
Cytotaxonomy
Meaning: study of the relationships and classification of organisms using both classical systematic techniques and comparative studies of chromosomes
Cytotoxic
Meaning: of or relating to a cytotoxin
Cytotropic
Meaning: attracted to cells
Cytotropism
Meaning: the tendency of isolated cells and cell masses to move toward or away from one another
Czardas
Meaning: a Hungarian dance to music in duple time in which the dancers start slowly and finish with a rapid whirl
Czardom
Meaning: one having great power or authority
Czarevitch
Meaning: an heir apparent of a Russian czar
Czarevna
Meaning: a daughter of a Russian czar
Czarina
Meaning: the empress of Russia in the past
Czarinas
Meaning: the empress of Russia in the past
Czarism
Meaning: the Russian system of government by a tsar, which existed before 1917
Sentence: the czarist empire
Czarist
Meaning: supporting or relating to the system of government of Russia until 1917 by a male Russian ruler:
Czech
Meaning: belonging to or relating to the Czech Republic, its people, or its language
Czechoslovakian
Meaning: relating to or characteristic of the former country Czechoslovakia
CAPITALISM
Meaning: an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
CAPRICIOUS
Meaning: given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.
CATALYST
Meaning: something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without itself being affected.
CATEGORICAL
Meaning: unambiguously explicit and direct.
CATHARSIS
Meaning: psychotherapy that encourages or permits the discharge of pent-up, socially unacceptable affects.
CATHOLIC
Meaning: pertaining to the whole Christian body or church.
CELIBACY
Meaning: abstention from s**ual relations.
CENSURE
Meaning: strong or vehement expression of disapproval
CEREBRAL
Meaning: betraying or characterized by the use of the intellect rather than intuition or instinct
CHARISMA
Meaning: a spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people.
CHICANERY
Meaning: the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose.
CHIMERA
Meaning: (in Greek mythology) a fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
CHRONIC
Meaning: (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
CIRCUITOUS
Meaning: (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way.
CIRCUMVENT
Meaning: find a way around (an obstacle).
CIVIL
Meaning: of, relating to, or consisting of citizens
CLICHÉ
Meaning: a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
CLIQUE
Meaning: a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them.
COALESCE
Meaning: come together to form one mass or whole.
COGNITIVE
Meaning: of or relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning
COHERENT
Meaning: (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
COMMENSURATE
Meaning: corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
COMPELLINGLY
Meaning: force or oblige (someone) to do something.
COMPENDIUM
Meaning: a short but complete account of a particular subject, especially in the form of a book
CONCISE
Meaning: giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
CONDONE
Meaning: accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).
CONGENITAL
Meaning: (of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.
CONJURE
Meaning: cause (a spirit or ghost) to appear by means of a magic ritual.
CONTINGENT
Meaning: subject to chance.
CONTRIVED
Meaning: deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
CONVENTIONAL
Meaning: based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
COUNTENANCE
Meaning: a person's face or facial expression.
COUP
Meaning: a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government.
COVET
Meaning: yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another).
CRYPTIC
Meaning: having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
CULMINATE
Meaning: reach a climax or point of highest development.
CYNIC
Meaning: a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons.
