A surgical procedure in which the gall bladder is joined to the small intestine, to allow bile to pass from the liver to the intestine when the common bile duct is obstructed.
cholecystnephrostomy
cholecystoduodenostomy
cholecystoduodenostomy
noun
(surgery) anastomosis of the gallbladder and the duodenum
cholecystojejunostomy
cholecystojejunostomy
noun
(surgery) anastomosis of the gallbladder and the jejunum
cholecystokinin
cholecystokinin
noun
(biochemistry) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK.
cholecystonephrostomy
choledochoduodenostomy
choledochoduodenostomy
noun
(surgery) anastomosis of the common bile duct to part of the duodenum
choledochoenterostomy
chondrichthyes
chondrodystrophia
chondrodystrophia
noun
(pathology) A disorder of cartilage formation
chondrodystrophy
chondrodystrophy
noun
(medicine, osteology) A skeletal disorder caused by various genetic mutations, affecting the development of cartilage.
chondroepiphysis
chondroepiphysis
noun
epiphyseal cartilage
chondromyces
chondromyxosarcoma
chondromyxosarcoma
noun
(biology, medicine) A rare type of bone tumor with chondromatous, myxomatous, and sarcomatous features demonstrable on histopathology; it has been reported in various body parts.
chondropharyngeus
chondroplasty
chondroplasty
noun
surgery to reshape the cartilage
chondropterygious
choosingly
chrisney
christianity
christianity
Proper noun
An Abrahamic religion originating from the community of the followers of Jesus Christ.
Noun
Christendom
christianly
christianly
Adjective
befitting a Christian.
Adverb
In a Christian fashion.
christianography
christophany
christophany
Noun
An appearance of Christ, as for example to his disciples after the crucifixion.
christyna
chronoscopically
chronoscopically
adv
In a chronoscopic manner
chronoscopy
chronoscopy
noun
The measurement of very small time intervals by means of a chronoscope
chrysalidian
chrysaline
chrysaline
adj
Relating to a chrysalis.
chrysamine
chrysamine
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of a group of quinoid derivatives of a phenylhydrazine (typically (3E)-3-[[4-[4-[(2E)-2-(3-carboxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)hydrazinyl]phenyl]phenyl]hydrazinylidene]-6-oxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1-carboxylic acid); any yellow azo dye derived from such a compound
chrysamminic
chrysanilin
chrysaniline
chrysaniline
noun
(organic chemistry) A yellow substance obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of rosaniline, used to dye silk a golden-yellow colour.
chrysanisic
chrysanthemin
chrysanthemin
noun
(organic chemistry) An anthocyanin, the 3-glucoside of cyanidin, found in various plants and fruits including peaches and lychees.
chrysanthemum
chrysanthemum
noun
Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.
chrysanthemums
chrysanthemums
noun
plural of chrysanthemum
chrysanthous
chrysarobin
chrysarobin
noun
(organic chemistry) A bitter yellow substance forming the essential constituent of Goa powder, and yielding chrysophanic acid.
chrysarobins
chrysarobins
noun
plural of chrysarobin
chrysazin
chrysazin
noun
(organic chemistry) 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone, a stimulant laxative formally derived from anthraquinone.
chryselephantine
chryselephantine
adj
Made of gold and ivory.
chrysene
chrysene
noun
(organic chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, 1,2-benzphenanthrene, containing four fused benzene rings
chrysenic
chrysin
chrysin
noun
(organic chemistry) The flavone 5,7-dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one, isolated from the passionflower (Passiflora caerulea), sometimes used as an aromatase inhibitor supplement by bodybuilders and athletes
chrysobalanaceae
chrysobalanus
chrysogen
chrysogen
noun
(organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline substance extracted from crude anthracene.
chrysohermidin
chrysoidine
chrysoidine
noun
A yellow-orange crystalline dye, C₆H₅N₂.C₆H₃(NH₂)₂.
Any of a group of dyestuffs resembling chrysoidine.
chrysomonad
chrysomonad
noun
Synonym of chrysophyte
chrysomonadales
chrysomonadina
chrysomonadine
chrysomonadine
noun
Alternative form of chrysomonad
chrysophan
chrysophan
noun
Archaic form of chrysophane.
chrysophane
chrysophane
noun
(organic chemistry) A glucoside extracted from rhubarb as a bitter, yellow, crystalline powder, yielding chrysophanic acid on decomposition.
chrysophanic
chrysophanic
adj
Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling chrysophane.
chrysophanus
chrysophenin
chrysophenine
chrysophenine
noun
(organic chemistry) The azo dye disodium;5-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2-[(E)-2-[4-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2-sulfonatophenyl]ethenyl]benzenesulfonate
chrysorin
chrysosplenium
chrysothamnus
chrystocrene
chrystocrene
noun
Synonym of rock glacier
chutneys
chutneys
noun
plural of chutney
chylomicrons
chylomicrons
noun
plural of chylomicron
chymosin
chymosin
noun
(biochemistry) The proteolytic enzyme rennin
chymosinogen
chymosinogen
noun
Synonym of prochymosin
chymosins
chymosins
noun
plural of chymosin
chymotrypsin
chymotrypsin
noun
An endopeptidase enzyme that cleaves peptides at the carboxyl side of tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine amino acids.
chymotrypsinogen
chymotrypsinogen
noun
(biochemistry) An inactive precursor to chymotrypsin
cinenchymatous
cinenchymatous
adj
Of or relating to cinenchyma.
clannishly
clannishly
adv
In a clannish manner.
clashingly
clashingly
adv
in a clashing manner
clethrionomys
clownishly
clownishly
adv
In a clownish, undignified, or foolish manner; absurdly, ridiculously.
cnemapophysis
cockneyish
cockneyish
Adjective
Characteristic of, or resembling, Cockneys.
cockneyishly
cockneyishly
adv
In a Cockneyish manner.
cockneyship
cockshying
cockshying
verb
present participle of cockshy
coenenchymatous
coenenchymatous
adj
Composed of coenenchyme
coharmoniously
collenchymas
collenchymas
noun
plural of collenchyma
collenchymatous
collenchymatous
adj
Relating to collenchyma.
comprehensibility
comprehensibility
noun
The characteristic of being comprehensible; clarity.
comprehensibly
comprehensibly
adv
In a comprehensible manner.
comprehensively
comprehensively
adv
In a comprehensive manner; in an all-inclusive or wide-ranging fashion.
conchyliferous
condylarthrosis
condylarthrosis
noun
(anatomy) Any joint that is formed of condylar surfaces
condylarthrous
cordylanthus
corybantish
counterhypothesis
counterhypothesis
noun
A contrasting hypothesis put forward as a response to another hypothesis.
countermyths
countermyths
noun
plural of countermyth
countersympathy
countryish
countryish
adj
(music) Having characteristics of country music
coyishness
coyishness
noun
The quality of being coyish.
crashingly
crashingly
adv
Absolutely; terribly
While crashing, or as if crashing
crayfishing
crayfishing
noun
fishing for crayfish
verb
present participle of crayfish
crushingly
crushingly
adv
So as to belittle; dishearteningly.
So as to defeat overwhelmingly.
cryanesthesia
crymoanesthesia
cryptobranchus
cryptorhynchus
crystallophyllian
crystosphene
cuscohygrin
cuscohygrine
cuscohygrine
noun
(chemistry) A pyrrolidine alkaloid found in coca and certain other plants.
cushiony
cushiony
adj
Like a cushion; soft and yielding.
cyanephidrosis
cyanhidrosis
cyanochlorous
cyanohydrins
cyanohydrins
noun
plural of cyanohydrin
cyanophilous
cyanophilous
adj
(mycology) Having cell walls that readily absorb cotton blue stain.
cyanophose
cyanophyceous
cyclanthaceous
cyclanthaceous
adj
(botany) Belonging to the family Cyclanthaceae.
cyclanthales
cyclanthus
cyclohexanes
cyclohexanes
noun
plural of cyclohexane
cylindrarthrosis
cylindrophis
cymophanous
cymophanous
adj
Having a wavy, floating light; opalescent; chatoyant.
cynocephalous
cynocephalus
cynocephalus
noun
A creature with the head of a dog or jackal and human body.
An ape with the head of a dog.
cynognathus
cynomorphous
cynophilist
cynophilist
noun
A person who is fond of dogs.
cynoscephalae
cynthius
cyphonautes
cyphonautes
noun
(zoology) The larva of an ectoproct or bryozoan.
cyphonism
cyphonism
noun
(formerly, by confusion) An ancient punishment in which the criminal was smeared with honey and exposed to insects.
An ancient form of punishment involving a sort of wooden pillory by which the victim's neck was bent or weighed downward.
cystathionine
cystathionine
noun
(biochemistry) An intermediate, 2-amino-4-(2-amino-2-carboxy-ethyl) thio-butanoic acid, in the biosynthesis of cysteine.
cystenchyma
cystenchymatous
cystenchyme
cystignathidae
cystignathine
cystonephrosis
cystopyelonephritis
cystopyelonephritis
noun
(pathology) inflammation of the bladder, the pelvis of the kidney, and the kidney parenchyma
cytochalasin
cytochalasin
noun
(biochemistry) Any of several related fungal metabolites that have an effect on cytokinesis while not affecting karyokinesis
cytopharynges
cytopharynxes
cytopharynxes
noun
plural of cytopharynx
cytotechnologist
cytotechnologist
noun
A scientist working in the field of cytotechnology.
dacryocystoblennorrhea
dacryocystorhinostomy
dacryocystorhinostomy
noun
(ophthalmology) A surgical procedure to restore the flow of tears into the nose from the lacrimal sac when the nasolacrimal duct does not function.
dehydrochlorinase
dehydrochlorinase
noun
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes a dehydrochlorination reaction
dehydrocorticosterone
dehydrocorticosterone
noun
(organic chemistry) The steroid 11-dehydrocorticosterone that is active in the adrenal cortex
deinonychus
deinonychus
noun
A medium agile dinosaur, of the genus Deinonychus, of the Cretaceous period, characterized by having a large, curved claw on each hind foot.