centrolobe
The central lobe of the liver

centrolobes
plural of centrolobe

centromatid
The structure, in the centre of a chromosome, to which the sister chromatids are attached

centronucleation
The movement of nuclei to the centre of a muscle fibre

centrosome
An organelle, near the nucleus in the cytoplasm of most organisms, that controls the organization of its microtubules.

centrosomes
plural of centrosome

cephalhaematocele
Alternative form of cephalhematocele.

cephalhaematoceles
plural of cephalhaematocele

cephalhematocele
A hematocele underneath the pericranium

cephalhematoceles
plural of cephalhematocele

cephalocele
encephalocele

cephalocentesis
puncture of the skull in order to drain excess fluid

cephalomancy
Divination by the study of the skull or head of a donkey or goat. Sometimes described as the roasting of an ass's head on hot coals.

cephalopelvimetries
plural of cephalopelvimetry

cephalopelvimetry
radiographic measurement of the fetal head in utero and of the mother's pelvis

cephaloplastin
A form of cephalin isolated from rabbit brain

cephalothoraces
plural of cephalothorax

cephalothoracoomphalopagus
Joined at the head, thorax, and abdomen.

cephalothorax
The fused head and thorax of spiders and crustaceans.

cephalothoraxes
plural of cephalothorax

ceramidium
In macroalgae in the Rhodomelaceae family, the urn-shaped envelope surrounding the sporogenous filaments of the cystocarp

ceratoglossus
The posterior part of the hyoglossus
Synonym of chondroglossus.

ceratohyoid
A horny part of the hyoid bone that connects it to the epihyoid

ceratohyoids
plural of ceratohyoid

cerebel
Archaic form of cerebellum.

cerebellectomies
plural of cerebellectomy

cerebellectomy
Removal of all or part of the cerebellum.

cerebellin
A hexadecapeptide that has neuromodulatory functions in the brain.

cerebellins
plural of cerebellin

cerebellotomies
plural of cerebellotomy

cerebellotomy
incision (especially division) of the cerebellum

cerebellum
Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. In humans it lies between the brainstem and the back of the cerebrum and is formed of two lateral lobes and a median lobe. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture.

cerebellums
plural of cerebellum

cerebels
plural of cerebel

cerebra
plural of cerebrum

cerebralism
The doctrine that non-physical phenomena are functions or products of the brain only.
Something cerebral.

cerebralisms
plural of cerebralism

cerebrocerebellum
The lateral part of the cerebellum

cerebrocirculation
The circulation of blood within the brain

cerebrocortex
cerebral cortex

cerebrocortices
plural of cerebrocortex

cerebrography
imaging of the brain

cerebrol
An oily reddish fluid found in brain tissue.

cerebrology
neurology (The science of the brain).

cerebromalacia
Abnormal softening of cerebral parenchymal tissue, often secondary to an ischaemic event.

cerebromicroembolism
A microembolism in the brain

cerebromicroembolisms
plural of cerebromicroembolism

cerebron
Synonym of phrenosin.

cerebropathia
Synonym of encephalopathy.

cerebropathias
plural of cerebropathia

cerebrophysiology
The study of the brain, focussing on its structure and functions.

cerebrosclerosis
hardening of the substance of the cerebrum

cerebroside
Any of several glycosphingolipids found in the membranes of muscle and nervous tissue

cerebrosides
plural of cerebroside

cerebrotomies
plural of cerebrotomy

cerebrotomy
incision into the brain

cerebrovasculogenesis
cerebral vasculogenesis

cerebrovasodilation
vasodilation of the blood vessels of the cerebrum

cerebroventricle
cerebral ventricle

cerebroventricles
plural of cerebroventricle

cerebrum
The principal and most anterior part of the brain in vertebrates, which is located in the front area of the skull and divided into two hemispheres, left and right, separated by a fissure. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for the integration of complex sensory functions and the initiation and coordination of voluntary activity, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.

cerebrums
plural of cerebrum

cervices
plural of cervix

cervicobrachialgia
Pain in the neck radiating to the arm, due to compression of nerve roots of the cervical spinal cord.

cervicoplasties
plural of cervicoplasty

cervicoplasty
plastic surgery to the neck or to the cervix of the uterus

cervicotomies
plural of cervicotomy

cervicotomy
Incision into the neck or the cervix of the uterus.

cervix
The neck.
The necklike portion of an organ or part of the body.
The cervix uteri, or lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina.

cervixes
plural of cervix

chacmol
Alternative spelling of chacmool.

chacmoles
plural of chacmol

chacmols
plural of chacmol

chacmool
A stylized, pre-Columbian Mesoamerican stone sculpture depicting a reclining male figure with the head raised and turned to one side, holding a small tray over the stomach.

chacmools
plural of chacmool

chaetoblast
The most basal cell of the chaetal follicle

chaetoblasts
plural of chaetoblast

chaetome
The bristly hairlike appendages growing from the limbs of various mite species, taken as a single bodily organ.

chaetomes
plural of chaetome

chaffern
A vessel for heating water.

chafferns
plural of chaffern

chaft
The jaw.

chafts
plural of chaft

chalasia
relaxation of a normally contracted muscle, especially a sphincter

chalicosis
A form of pneumoconiosis affecting the lungs or bronchioles, found chiefly among stonecutters.

chamberslide
A removable polystyrene media chamber (for growing cells) attached to a standard glass microscope slide

chamberslides
plural of chamberslide

chaoptin
A photoreceptor cell-specific membrane glycoprotein

charasome
A convoluted plasma membrane domain in characean green algae

charasomes
plural of charasome

charbon
A small black spot or mark remaining in the cavity of the corner tooth of a horse after the large spot or mark has become obliterated.
A very contagious and fatal disease of sheep, horses, and cattle; anthrax.

charbons
plural of charbon

chawbone
Jawbone (maxillary bone).

chawbones
plural of chawbone

cheb
A boob; a tit; a breast.

chebs
plural of cheb

checkbite
An interocclusal record made by placing a plastic material (that subsequently hardens) between the upper and lower teeth

checkbites
plural of checkbite

cheebai
Vagina, cunt.
A term of abuse: a bastard, a contemptible person.

cheek
The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
Impudence.
One of the genae, flat areas on the sides of a trilobite's cephalon.
One of the pieces of a machine, or of timber or stonework, that form corresponding sides or a similar pair.
One of the pieces of a machine, or of timber or stonework, that form corresponding sides or a similar pair.
The branches of a bridle bit.
Either side of an axehead.
The middle section of a flask, made so that it can be moved laterally, to permit the removal of the pattern from the mould.

cheekbone
The small prominent bone of the cheek.

cheekbones
plural of cheekbone

cheeke
Obsolete spelling of cheek.

cheeked
Having some specific type of cheek.

cheekes
plural of cheeke

cheekful
A partial mouthful, enough to fill one's cheek.

cheekfuls
plural of cheekful

cheekguard
Alternative form of cheek guard.

cheekguards
plural of cheekguard

cheekie
The cheek (skin on side of the face).
A kiss on the cheek.

cheekplate
Alternative form of cheek plate.

cheekplates
plural of cheekplate

cheekpouch
Alternative form of cheek pouch.

cheekpouches
plural of cheekpouch

cheeks
plural of cheek
Ass; sex.
Something bad or disappointing.

cheeksful
plural of cheekful

cheekteeth
plural of cheektooth

cheektooth
Alternative form of cheek tooth.