Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z cyclosis The circulation of protoplasm within a cell. cyclosome anaphase-promoting complex cyclosophoran A disaccharide that is a form of glucopyranosyl-glucopyranose cyclospatula A spatula, often double-ended, used in cyclodialysis cyclospora Cyclospora cayetanensis cyclosporiasis Infection by the protozoan Cyclospora cayetanensis (sometimes Blepharis cayetanensis, considered one of the red algae). cyclosporidiosis Synonym of cyclosporiasis. cyclosporinemia The presence of a cyclosporine in the blood cyclosportive An organised, mass-participation cycling event, often held annually. cyclostationarity The condition of being cyclostationary. cyclostationary Having statistical properties that vary cyclically with time. cyclostereoisomerism stereoisomerism as a result of a chiral centre that is part of a ring or of the side chain of a ring cyclosteroid Any steroid that has an extra ring, typically a cyclopropane ring cyclostomate Any member of the Cyclostomata class of fish. cyclostomatid Any member of the Cyclostomatida order of bryozoans cyclostomatous Of or relating to the Cyclostomata, a group of agnathans that comprises the living jawless fishes: the lampreys and hagfishes. cyclostome Any of various primitive jawless fish of the class Cyclostomata, such as the lamprey or hagfish. cyclostratigraphic Of or pertaining to cyclostratigraphy. cyclostratigraphically In terms of or by means of cyclostratigraphy. cyclostratigraphy The analysis of sedimentary successions to determine past climatic cycles cyclostrematid Any gastropod in the family Cyclostrematidae. cyclostrophic Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the opposing effects of the horizontal pressure gradient and the centrifugal force on a rotating air mass. cyclostylar Of or pertaining to a cyclostyle (a circular group of columns without a core). cyclostyle A circular group of columns without a core. cyclostyled copied using a cyclostyle cyclosystem A gastropore of a hydrocoral together with its surrounding dactylopores cyclosystemate Having cyclosystems cyclotelloid Any of the genus Cyclotella of diatoms. cyclotetradecane A cycloalkane that has fourteen carbon atoms cyclotetradecanone The alicyclic ketone that has fourteen carbon atoms cyclotetramer Any cyclomer (cyclic polymer) formed from four monomers cyclotetramerization Any tetramerization reaction accompanied by the formation of a ring cyclotetramerize To convert into a cyclotetramer cyclotetramerized Converted into a cyclotetramer cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine Synonym of HMX. cyclotetrapeptide A cyclopeptide composed of four amino acids cyclotetraphosphate A cyclic phosphate anion P₄O₁₂⁴⁻; any salt containing this anion cyclotetrasiloxane A cyclosiloxane having four silicate groups cycloteuthid Any squid in the family Cycloteuthidae. cyclothem A vertical stratigraphic sequence caused by repeated flooding by the sea cyclothemic Of or pertaining to cyclothems. cyclotherapy The use of a number of low-dose drugs in rotation cyclothiazide A benzothiadiazide diuretic and antihypertensive. cyclothiazomycin Any of a group of macrocyclic peptides that have a variety of physiological effects cyclothymia A chronic mental disturbance characterized by mood swings and depression. cyclothymiac Related to, or affected by cyclothymia. cyclothymic Of or pertaining to cyclothymia. cyclotic Relating to cyclosis. cyclotide Any of a group of oligopeptides, of plant origin, that have a cyclopeptide backbone bridged with multiple disulfide bonds cyclotol An explosive consisting of castable mixtures of RDX and TNT. cyclotomic of, or relating to cyclotomy cyclotomically In a cyclotomic manner. cyclotomics The branch of mathematics concerned with the complex roots of unity; cyclotomy. cyclotomy surgical removal of the ciliary muscle cyclotornid Any moth in the family Cyclotornidae. cyclotorsion The degree of rotation of an eye around its visual axis cyclotorsional Relating to, or producing cyclotorsion cyclotort Of the eye, to rotate around its visual axis; to undergo cyclotorsion. cyclotosaur Any of the genus Cyclotosaurus of extinct temnospondyls. cyclotransferase Any transferase whose action results in cyclization cyclotraxin Any of a certain group of cyclic peptides cyclotridecane The cycloalkane having thirteen carbon atoms. cyclotrigallane Any compound containing a ring of three gallium atoms; they readily dimerize to form an analogue of benzene cyclotrigermene The germanium analogue of cyclopropene cyclotrigermenium A compound containing a ring of three germanium atoms, with a double bond between two of them (the germanium analogue of cyclopropene) cyclotrimer Any cyclomer (cyclic polymer) formed from three monomers cyclotrimerization Any trimerization reaction accompanied by the formation of a ring. cyclotrimerize To convert into a cyclotrimer cyclotrimerized Converted into a cyclotrimer cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine cyclonite, RDX cyclotriphosphazene A cyclic inorganic analogue of benzene, N₃P₃, having alternate nitrogen and phosphorus atoms linked by alternate single- and double bonds cyclotrisiloxane Any cyclic trisiloxane cyclotriveratrylene A macrocycle used in host-guest chemistry as a molecular host. cyclotron An early particle accelerator in which charged particles were generated at a central source and accelerated spirally outward through a fixed magnetic field and alternating electric fields. cyclotroneer A scientist who worked with early cyclotrons. cyclotronic Relating to or produced by a cyclotron. cyclotropia A form of strabismus in which, compared to the correct positioning of the eyes, there is a torsion of one eye (or both) about the eye's visual axis. Consequently, the visual fields of the two eyes appear tilted relative to each other. cyclotropic Relating to cyclotropia cycloundecane The cycloalkane having eleven carbon atoms. cyclovalone A choleretic drug. cyclovariegatin A pigment derived from atromentin. cycloversion Conjugate cyclorotation of the eye (torsional movements in the same direction). cyclovertical Describing a form of cyclotropia due to misalignment of cyclodeviation between the two eyes cycloviolacin A cyclic, cytotoxic peptide present in Viola odorata. cyclovirus Any virus of the genus Cyclovirus cyclovoltammetry A form of scanning polarimetry. cycloxydim A herbicide chemical, with systematic name 2-[(E)-N-ethoxy-C-propylcarbonimidoyl]-3-hydroxy-5-(thian-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one cyclus A cycle, or series of poems. Cycnus the name of multiple characters in Greek mythology cycotiamine A compound related to vitamin B. cycrimine A central anticholinergic drug designed to reduce the levels of acetylcholine in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Cyd A male given name Cydippe One of the nereids. cydippid Any of the Cydippida, an order of comb jellies with spherical or oval bodies. Cydnee A female given name, variant of Sydney. Cydney A female given name, variant of Sydney. Cydni A female given name, variant of Sydney. cydnid Any member of the family Cydnidae of burrowing bugs. Cydnie A female given name, variant of Sydney. Cydonia Former name of Chania: a city on the island of Crete, Greece. Cydonian Of or relating to Cydonia. cydonin A gummy substance extracted from the seeds of the quince, regarded as a variety of amylose. cyematid Any fish in the family Cyematidae of bobtail snipe eels. cyenopyrafen The pesticide (E)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-cyano-1-(1,3,4-trimethylpyrazol-5-yl)vinyl 2,2-dimethylpropionate cyesis Pregnancy. cyetodezitramide The orphine opioid 3-[2-oxo-3-[1-(4-oxo-3,3-diphenylhexyl)piperidin-4-yl]benzimidazol-1-yl]propanenitrile. Cyfarthfa A community and ward in Merthyr Tydfil borough county borough, Wales. Cyffylliog A village and community in central Denbighshire, Wales (OS grid ref SJ0557). cyflufenamid A particular fungicide. cyflumetofen The acaricide 2-methoxyethyl (RS)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-cyano-3-oxo-3-(α,α,α-trifluoro-o-tolyl)propionate cyfluthrin A particular pyrethroid insecticide. cygneous curved like the neck of a swan cygnet The young of a swan. cygnicide The killing of a swan. Cygnid A meteor of a meteor shower that appears to originate from the constellation of Cygnus. cygnine Being of the genus Cygnus (swans), within subfamily Anserinae of the family Anatidae, though sometimes considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae. Cygnus A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a swan. It includes the triple star system HD 188753 and the stars Deneb and Albireo. Cygwin A POSIX-compatible environment that runs natively on Microsoft Windows. cyhalothrin The fluorinated pyrethrin analogue 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl cyclopropanecarboxylate used as an insecticide. cyheptamide An anticonvulsant drug. cyhexatin A white solid derived from tin, used as an acaricide and miticide. CyI The Cyprus Institute cyka A bitch; a contemptible person (usually but not necessarily female). cylcon A cylindroconical stone artifact made by aboriginal Australians. cylichnid Any sea snail in the family Cylichnidae. cylinder A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve. cylindered Having a specified kind or number of cylinders. cylinderer One who cylinders or calenders. cylinderlike Resembling or characteristic of a cylinder. cylindraceous cylindrical, or nearly cylindrical. cylindrachetid Any member of the family Cylindrachetidae, the sandgropers . cylindrenchyma Tissue made up of cylindrical cells. cylindric Of or relating to cylinders; shaped like a cylinder. cylindrical Shaped like a cylinder. cylindricality The property of being cylindrical. cylindricalization cylindrification cylindrically In the manner of a cylinder cylindricalness The state of being cylindrical cylindricity The quality of being cylindrical. cylindriconical Partly cylindrical, and partly conical. cylindrification The act or process of making cylindrical. cylindriform cylindrical cylindrify To make cylindrical. cylindrin A terpene with IUPAC name (3S,3aS,5aS,5bS,7aR,9S,11aS,13aR,13bS)-9-methoxy-3a,5a,8,8,11a,13a-hexamethyl-3-propan-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,5b,6,7,7a,9,10,11,13,13b-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]chrysene. cylindrite A sulfosalt mineral, containing tin, lead, antimony and iron, whose triclinic pinacoidal crystals often occur as tubes or cylinders. cylindrocarcinoma Cylindromatous carcinoma. cylindrocellular Relating to cylindrical cells. cylindroconical cylindrical with a conical end or ends cylindrodont A rodent of the family Cylindrodontidae cylindroid A cylinder with elliptical cross-section.