| cupule | <botany, plant biology> A cuplike structure in plants (such as the little cup holding an acorn) which is made of hardened, joined bracts. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| cupuliform | <anatomy> Nearly hemispherical, cup-shaped. (06 Aug 1998) |
| cupuliform cataract | A common form of senile cataract often confined to a region just within the posterior capsule. Synonym: saucer-shaped cataract. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cupulogram | A graphic representation of vestibular function relative to normal performance. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cupulolithiasis | A recurrent, brief form of postural vertigo occurring in clusters; believed to result from displaced remnants of utricular otoconia. Synonym: cupulolithiasis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| curage | Curettage by means of the finger rather than the curet. Origin: Fr. A cleansing (05 Mar 2000) |
| curare | <drug> Curare alkaloids are the active ingredients of arrow poisons used by South American Indians. Alkaloids that have muscle relaxant properties because they block motor end plate transmission, acting as competitive antagonists for acetylcholine. (18 Nov 1997) |
| curariform | Denoting a drug having an action like curare. (05 Mar 2000) |
| curarimimetic | Having a curare-like action. (05 Mar 2000) |
| curarine | C40H44N4O++; C-Curarine I;the alkaloid principle of calabash curare. (05 Mar 2000) |
| curarization | Induction of muscular relaxation or paralysis by the administration of curare or related compounds that have the ability to block nerve impulse transmission at the myoneural junction. (05 Mar 2000) |
| curarize | <anaesthetics> To bring under the influence of curare: to induce curarisation is to induce relaxation of voluntary muscles by curare. (18 Nov 1997) |
| curative | Tending to overcome disease and promote recovery. Origin: L. Curare = to take care of (18 Nov 1997) |
| curative dose | The quantity of any substance required to effect the cure of a disease or that will correct the manifestations of a deficiency of a particular factor in the diet, effective dose used with therapeutically applied compounds. Synonym: therapeutic dose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| curb | A hard, painful, inflammatory swelling on the back part of the hock of the horse; it occurs in the plantar ligament near its insertion, is characterised by swelling and heat in the part and generally by lameness, and is believed to be caused by straining the ligament in falling, jumping, or pulling. Synonym: curby hock. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : Dermatolyses
| cuspidate |
cuspate: having cusps or points
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| cudbear |
orchil: a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens
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| custom |
accepted or habitual practice a specific practice of long standing customs: money collected under a tariff habitual patronage; "I have given this tailor my custom for many years" custom-made: made according to the specifications of an individual
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| cubitus |
elbow: hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped the arm from the elbow to the fingertips
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| Cuprimine |
penicillamine: a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis
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| CU | a family of herbaceous vines (such cucumber or melon or squash or pumpkin) |
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| CU | of or relating to plants of the family Cucurbitaceae |
| CU | a wad of something chewable as tobacco |
| CU | food of a ruminant regurgitated to be chewed again |
| CU | a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens |
| CU | a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace |
| CU | move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position |
| CU | hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth |
| CU | inviting cuddling or hugging |
| CU | affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) |
| CU | inviting cuddling or hugging |
| CU | the galley or pantry of a small ship |