corticotrophs
plural of corticotroph

cosegregation
The transmission of two or more linked genes on a chromosome to the same daughter cell leading to the inheritance by the offspring of these genes together.

cosegregations
plural of cosegregation

costalgia
pain in the ribs, or the costal muscles

costamere
A structural-functional component of striated muscle cells which connects the sarcomere of the muscle to the sarcolemma.

costameres
plural of costamere

costectomies
plural of costectomy

costectomy
excision of a rib

costicartilage
A costal cartilage.

costicartilages
plural of costicartilage

costoplasties
plural of costoplasty

costoplasty
Reshaping of the ribs, typically to alleviate a hunchback

costotomies
plural of costotomy

costotomy
Incision into a rib.

costotransversectomies
plural of costotransversectomy

costotransversectomy
excision of a part of a rib along with the transverse process of a vertebra

costula
A little rib or ridge.

costulae
plural of costula

costule
Synonym of costula.

costules
plural of costule

cotext
Words that surround a node or another word; the linguistic environment of a word.

cotexts
plural of cotext

cothurnopore
A proto-lamellate organ of a stylophoran composed of U-shaped plates.

cothurnopores
plural of cothurnopore

counterelectrode
An auxiliary electrode in a three-electrode cell.

counterelectrodes
plural of counterelectrode

counterreceptor
A material that binds with, and tethers a receptor on the surface of a cell

counterreceptors
plural of counterreceptor

counterround
A body of military officers whose duty it is to visit and inspect the rounds and sentinels.

counterrounds
plural of counterround

countertendencies
plural of countertendency

countertendency
A contrary or opposing tendency

cowlick
An unruly lock or section of hair that sticks straight out from the skull or lies at an angle at odds with the rest of an individual's hair, like a whorl or vortex.

cowlicks
plural of cowlick

coxa
The basal segment of a limb of various arthropods (insects and spiders, for example).

coxae
plural of coxa

coynte
the female genitalia; cunt

crabstone
A calcareous concretion found in the stomach of crabs and other crustaceans.

crabstones
plural of crabstone

craftspersonship
The body of activities, skills, techniques, knowledge, and expertise pertinent to (a) particular craft(s).

craftswomanship
The body of skills, techniques, and expertise of (a) feminine craft(s).

crainiectomy
Misspelling of craniectomy.

crang
Alternative form of krang.

crangs
plural of crang

craniectomies
plural of craniectomy

craniectomy
The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, to relieve intracranial pressure

craniocele
A hernial protrusion of brain substance through an opening of the skull

cranioceles
plural of craniocele

cranioectomy
Alternative form of craniectomy.

craniognomy
craniology (the science of the form and characteristics of the skull).

craniography
The analysis of the shape and proportion of the skull, especially by means of craniometrics

craniolacunia
Incomplete development and fusion of the bones of the cranium.

craniologies
plural of craniology

craniology
The study of the physical characteristics of the human skull.

craniomalacia
Abnormal softness of the bones of the cranium

cranioplasties
plural of cranioplasty

cranioplasty
surgical repair of a defect or deformity in the skull

craniorachischises
plural of craniorachischisis

craniorachischisis
A lethal defect of the neural tube in which both the brain and spinal cord are left open.

cranioschises
plural of cranioschisis

cranioschisis
A developmental birth defect in which the cranium fails to close completely, so that the brain is exposed to the amnios and eventually degenerates, causing anencephaly.

craniosclerosis
Abnormal thickening of the bones of the skull

cranioscopies
plural of cranioscopy

cranioscopy
The study of the shape, size, and other features of the human skull.
Phrenology.

craniostomies
plural of craniostomy

craniostomy
Alternative form of craniotomy.

craniostosis
Abnormal ossification of the sutures of the skull

craniosynostoses
plural of craniosynostosis

craniosynostosis
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.

craniotabes
The medical finding of a softening or thinning of the skull.

craniotomies
plural of craniotomy

craniotomy
The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, prior to a treatment. The bone flap is replaced at the end of the operation.

craniotopography
The layout of the cranium and the parts of the brain beneath it.

cranium
That part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw.
The upper portion of the skull, including the neurocranium and facial bones, but not including the jawbone (mandible).
Synonym of skull.

craniums
plural of cranium

crassamenta
plural of crassamentum

crassamentum
The solid component of blood, blood from which serum has been removed; a mass of coagulated blood; a blood clot.

creatorrhea
The abnormal excretion of muscle fibre in the feces

crenature
A rounded tooth or notch of a crenate leaf, or any part that is crenate; a crenelle.
The state of being crenated or notched.

crenatures
plural of crenature

crepitus
Grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints.

cribellum
A spinning organ having many fine pores, situated in front of the spinners in some araneomorph spiders.

cric
Cricothyrotomy; cricothyroidotomy.

cricoidectomy
excision of the cricoid cartilage

cricopharyngei
plural of cricopharyngeus

cricopharyngeus
Part of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor, arising from the cricoid cartilage.

cricothyroidotomies
plural of cricothyroidotomy

cricothyroidotomy
an emergency surgical procedure, a form of tracheotomy, in which a hole is cut through the patient's neck into the windpipe in order to allow air into the lungs

cricothyrotomies
plural of cricothyrotomy

cricothyrotomy
An incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to establish a patent airway during certain life-threatening situations, such as airway obstruction by a foreign body, angioedema, or massive facial trauma.

cricotomies
plural of cricotomy

cricotomy
incision of the cricoid cartilage

crics
plural of cric

criothyrotomy
Misspelling of cricothyrotomy.

cristid
A dental crest

cristids
plural of cristid

cromorna
A type of organ reed stop, sounding a tone resembling that of the oboe.

cromornas
plural of cromorna

crossbones
A representation of two femurs (thighbones) crossed diagonally, chiefly combined with a human skull as a symbol of danger or death.

crossbridge
A temporary link between myosin and actin filaments during muscle contraction

crossbridges
plural of crossbridge

crossectomies
plural of crossectomy

crossectomy
A procedure that ligates the great saphenous vein at its termination into the femoral vein.

crossroader
A gambling cheat.

crossroaders
plural of crossroader

crossvein
A vein of ore that intersects another.
A vein in an insect's wing that connects others transversely.

crossveins
plural of crossvein

crotylsarin
-But-2-en-1-yl methylphosphonofluoridate, a highly toxic organophosphate nerve agent.

cruralium
A calcareous support, for the internal arms of a brachiopod, formed from the crura

crureus
vastus intermedius

crurifragium
The breaking of the lower leg bones as an ancient form of punishment or execution.

crutcher
A vessel in which the ingredients of soap are stirred with a crutch (form of prop).
One who shears the hindquarters of a sheep.

crutchers
plural of crutcher

cryoanalgesia
Synonym of cryoneurolysis.

cryoburn
A burn to the skin caused by contact with an extremely cold surface.

cryoburns
plural of cryoburn

cryocardioplegia
Using coldness to paralyze the heart.