Words starting with C

craniectomyThe surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, to relieve intracranial pressure
craniidAny brachiopod in the family Craniidae.
craniiformAny brachiopod of the subphylum Craniiformea
craningThe act of one who cranes.
craniocardiacRelating to the cranium and the heart.
craniocarpotarsalRelating to the cranium, carpals, and tarsus.
craniocaudalFrom the cranial to the caudal end of a structure.
craniocaudallyIn a craniocaudal direction
cranioceleA hernial protrusion of brain substance through an opening of the skull
craniocentralRelating to the centre of the cranium
craniocentricCentered on the cranium
craniocerebellocardiacAffecting the cranium, cerebellum, and heart; applied to 3C syndrome.
craniocerebralOf or pertaining to the skull and the brain
craniocervicalRelating to the cranium and the neck.
cranioclasmThe crushing of a child's head, as with the cranioclast or craniotomy forceps in cases of very difficult delivery.
cranioclastAn instrument for crushing the head of a foetus, to facilitate delivery in difficult cases.
craniocleidodysostosiscleidocranial dysostosis
craniocutaneousPertaining to the skin of the head and face.
craniodentalOf or pertaining to the cranium and teeth.
craniodentallyWith regard to the cranium and the teeth
craniodiaphysealRelating to the cranium and diaphysis; applied to a form of dysplasia that is also known as lionitis.
craniodistaldistal to the cranium or head
craniodorsalBoth cranial and dorsal (towards the head and the back)
craniodorsallyIn a craniodorsal direction
craniodorsolateralcranial and dorsolateral
cranioectodermalBoth cranial and ectodermal.
cranioencephalicRelating to the cranium and encephalon.
craniofacialOf or relating to the cranium and face, as with craniofacial surgery.
craniofaciallyIn a craniofacial way.
craniofrontonasalRelating to the cranium, the frontal bone and the nose
craniognomicOf or relating to craniognomy.
craniognomycraniology (the science of the form and characteristics of the skull).
craniographAn instrument once used to make scale-drawings of the skull
craniographerOne who studies craniography.
craniographyThe analysis of the shape and proportion of the skull, especially by means of craniometrics
cranioidResembling a cranium.
craniolacuniaIncomplete development and fusion of the bones of the cranium.
craniolateralRelating to (or pointing towards) the side of the head
craniolaterallyTowards the side of the head
craniolenticulosuturalAffecting the skull, the lens of the eye, and the cranial sutures.
craniologicalOf or pertaining to craniology.
craniologicallyIn a craniological way.
craniologistSomeone proficient in craniology; a phrenologist.
craniologyThe study of the physical characteristics of the human skull.
craniomalaciaAbnormal softness of the bones of the cranium
craniomandibularOf or relating to the skull and mandible.
craniomandibularlyWith regard to, or between, the skull and mandible
craniomapperA locational framework fitted to a patient's head during craniotomy
craniomaxillaryRelating to the cranium and maxilla.
craniomaxillofacialRelating to the whole area of the mouth, jaws, face, skull, and associated structures.
craniomedialRelating to the middle part of the cranium
craniomediallyIn a craniomedial manner or direction
craniomedullaryRelating to the cranium and medulla.
craniometaphysealRelating to the skull and metaphysis
craniometerA device used to measure the size of the skull.
craniometricOf or relating to craniometry or craniometrics
craniometricalRelating to craniometry; craniometric.
craniometricallyBy means of, or in terms of, craniometry.
craniometricsThe science of craniometry
craniometristA practitioner of craniometry.
craniometryThe practice of taking measurements of the skull.
cranioneuropathycranial neuropathy
craniooccipitalRelating to the cranium and the occiput
cranioorbitalRelating to the cranium and the orbit of the eye
craniopagusA pair of conjoined twins joined at the head.
craniopalatineRelating to the cranium and the palatine bone
craniopathicRelating to craniopathy.
craniopathycranial disease
craniopharyngealRelating to the cranium and pharynx.
craniopharyngiomaA kind of brain tumor derived from pituitary gland embryonic tissue.
craniopharyngiomatousOf, or relating to craniopharyngioma.
craniophoreAn apparatus for holding the skull during craniometry
cranioplasticRelating to cranioplasty
cranioplastysurgical repair of a defect or deformity in the skull
cranioproximalcranial and proximal
cranioquadrateRelating to the cranium and the quadrate ramus (of the pterygoid)
craniorachischisisA lethal defect of the neural tube in which both the brain and spinal cord are left open.
cranioradiotherapycranial radiotherapy
craniorrhachischisisA severe malformation of the cranium
craniosacralOf or pertaining to the cranium and sacrum, especially with regard to craniosacral therapy, a form of alternative medicine resembling massage.
cranioschisisA 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.
craniosclerosisAbnormal thickening of the bones of the skull
cranioscopicRelating to cranioscopy.
cranioscopistA person who makes deductions concerning someone's intellectual, emotional, or moral qualities by studying the features of that individual's skull; a phrenologist.
cranioscopyThe study of the shape, size, and other features of the human skull.
cranioskeletalcranial and skeletal
craniosophicHaving supposed knowledge or skill at phrenology.
craniospinalRelating to the cranium and spine.
craniostenosisSynonym of craniosynostosis.
craniostenoticRelating to craniostenosis.
craniostosisAbnormal ossification of the sutures of the skull
craniosurgerysurgery to the cranium
craniosurgicalRelating to craniosurgery.
craniosynostosisA 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.
craniosynostoticRelating to craniosynostosis.
craniotabesThe medical finding of a softening or thinning of the skull.
craniothoracicRelating to the cranium and the thorax
craniotomeA surgical instrument used in craniotomy to remove part of the skull.
craniotomizeTo perform or to undergo craniotomy.
craniotomyThe 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.
craniotopicRelating to the perception of space (spatial position) by the brain
craniotopographyThe layout of the cranium and the parts of the brain beneath it.
craniotubularRelating to a disorder of the skull caused by abnormal bone growth
craniovascularRelating to the blood vessels of the head
cranioventralRelating to the front of the cranium (or head)
cranioventrallyIn a cranioventral orientation.
cranioventricularPertaining to the brain's ventricular system.
craniovertebralRelating to the cranium and vertebrae.
craniovisceralRelating to the viscerocranium
craniumThat part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw.
craniversaryThe anniversary of a craniotomy, especially one that resects a brain tumor.
crankHard; difficult.
crankableAble to be cranked.
crankbaitA kind of fishing lure.
crankbirdA small European woodpecker (Dryobates minor, formerly Picus minor).
crankcaseThe part of an engine that contains the crankshaft.
crankedFormed with, or having, a bend or crank.
crankerOne who operates a crank.
crankeryThe writings or ideas of a crank.
crankhandleThe handle of a crank
crankilyIn a cranky manner.
crankinessThe state of being cranky.
crankingThe act by which something is cranked.
crankishcranky; grumpy; bad-tempered
crankismThe beliefs or behaviour of a crank (unconventional person); eccentricity; kookishness.
crankleA bend, twist or crinkle.
cranklessWithout a crank (mechanical component).
crankmanA man employed to operate a crank.
cranknessLiability to capsize (said of a ship or other vessel).
crankpinThe pin that attaches a connecting rod to a crank.
cranksetThe component of a bicycle drivetrain that converts the reciprocating motion of the rider's legs into rotational motion used to drive the chain, which in turn drives the rear wheel.
crankshaftA rotating shaft with throws (parts that stick out) and which drives, is driven by (cranked by), or functions as a crank.
cranksomeCharacterised by cranking or crankiness; cranky.
crankwalkThe condition of having excessive play in the crankshaft alignment, letting it drift back and forth, allowing off-alignment interaction with the rest of the engine.
crankwebA part of a crankshaft on either side of a connecting rod bearing.
crankyNot in good working condition; defective, faulty.
CranleighA large village and civil parish in Waverley borough, Surrey, England (OS grid ref TQ0639).
CranleyA locality in Eye parish, Mid Suffolk district, Suffolk, England (OS grid ref TM1672).
CranmerA surname.
CranmerianOf or relating to Thomas Cranmer (1489–1556), Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the English Reformation.
CranmoorA town and unincorporated community therein, in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States.
CranmoreA settlement in Shalfleet parish, Isle of Wight, England (OS grid ref SZ3990).
CranneyA surname from Irish.
cranniedHaving crannies.
crannockAn old Irish measure of corn equivalent to the quarter. The crannock of oats appears to contain two quarters, as sometimes occurs with its English equivalent.
crannogAn artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in Scotland and Ireland for dwelling.
crannyA small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance.
cranoA person who is hyper-fixated on the welfare of others and desperately wants to fix their problems, but feels completely helpless, physically exhausted, or mentally "braindead" due to their own personal limitations.
cranoglanididAny catfish in the family Cranoglanididae.
CranorA surname from Irish.

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