Words starting with C

caber

A long, heavy wooden pole or log used in a traditional Scottish athletic event where…

cachexia

A complex, debilitating syndrome characterized by severe weight loss, muscle atrophy, and…

cadre

A small, highly trained, and dedicated group of people serving as the core foundation or…

caliper

A level of quality, standard, or rank, often implying high excellence or capability.

calypsonian

A musician or performer who specializes in composing and singing calypso, a genre of…

candidature

The state or fact of being a candidate for a position, often including the official…

cannabidiol

A non-psychoactive chemical compound found in the cannabis plant that is currently being…

canon

The established body of literature, films, or art that is traditionally accepted as the…

capex

Funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as data…

capitulation

The act of surrendering or yielding to an opponent's demands and interests, particularly…

caprock

A layer of hard, impermeable rock that acts as a seal to prevent fluids or gases, such as…

capstone

A final, culminating project or experience that integrates the knowledge and skills…

carat

A unit of weight used for measuring precious stones, such as emeralds, equal to 200…

carbocation

A positively charged organic ion in which a carbon atom carries a positive charge, often…

carbonatite

A rare type of igneous rock composed of more than 50% carbonate minerals, often explored…

caregiving

The act of providing physical, emotional, or logistical assistance to family members who…

carotenoid

A type of yellow, orange, or red pigment naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables…

carte

Refers to the French phrase 'carte blanche', meaning unrestricted authority or complete…

carveout

An exception or specific provision that excludes a particular case or group from the…

casein

A primary phosphoprotein found in milk that is used as a functional ingredient in…

caseworker

A professional in social services or health care who works directly with individuals and…

castration

The medical or chemical inhibition of sexual desire or function, often discussed in this…

cataclysm

A momentous and violent event marked by overwhelming upheaval or destruction.

catalysis

The acceleration or facilitation of a chemical reaction by a substance that is not…

cataractogenesis

The biological process by which a cataract, a clouding of the eye's lens, forms or…

catheterization

A minimally invasive medical procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into a…

cation

A positively charged ion that is attracted to the negative electrode during electrolysis.

cauldron

A place or situation characterized by high tension, intensity, or the volatile mixing of…

causation

The legal principle of establishing a direct, verifiable link between a company's…

cavalcade

A formal, organized procession or a series of events presented in a structured, often…

ceilidh

A traditional Scottish social gathering, often involving music, dancing, and storytelling.

celluloid

A term referring to the material traditionally used to manufacture photographic and…

censure

A formal expression of severe disapproval or official reprimand issued by a governing…

centibillionaire

An individual whose personal net worth is at least 100 billion units of a currency,…

centrality

The degree to which a specific symptom acts as a core, influential node within a network…

centrifuges

High-speed rotating machines used to separate materials of different densities,…

cetaceans

An order of aquatic mammals including whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

chagrin

A state of distress, annoyance, or embarrassment caused by humiliation or failure to meet…

chargeback

An internal financial accounting practice where the costs of shared IT or cloud resources…

checkdown

A short, safe pass thrown by a quarterback to a running back or tight end who is…

cheminformatics

The use of computer and information science techniques to store, process, and analyze…

chikungunya

A viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes, causing fever and severe…

chimaeras

In this context, a group of cartilaginous marine fish related to sharks and rays,…

chloroplast

A specialized organelle found in plant cells that performs photosynthesis and regulates…

chlorpromazine

A groundbreaking psychiatric medication introduced in the 1950s that serves as a powerful…

chokepoint

A narrow or critical geographical passage through which a significant amount of a vital…

cholangiocarcinoma

A rare and aggressive type of cancer that forms in the bile ducts, which are the tubes…

chondrichthyan

A member of the class of cartilaginous fish that includes sharks, rays, skates,…

choreg

A traditional, slightly sweet, braided Armenian egg bread often seasoned with mahleb.

chronicity

The state or quality of a medical or psychological condition being long-lasting or…