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 cytopigment Any pigment present in a biological cell cytopipette A pipette, equipped with a bulb of fluid that may be introduced into an orifice, used to remotely harvest a sample of cells cytoplasm The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton. cytoplasmatic Of or relating to cytoplasm cytoplasmatically In a cytoplasmatic manner cytoplasmic Of or pertaining to cytoplasm. cytoplasmically With regard to the cytoplasm cytoplasmolysis Synonym of plasmolysis. cytoplasmon the collective genetic material of a eukaryotic cell that is found in its cytoplasm, i.e. not contained in its nucleus, mitochondria, or plastids cytoplast The intact cytoplasm of a cell from which the nucleus has been removed. cytoplastic Relating to a cytoplast cytoplastin A protein that apparently forms the bulk of the cytoplasm. cytopoiesis The formation of cells cytopoietic Relating to cytopoiesis. cytopositive That tests positive for the presence of a viral infection within a cell cytopreparation The preparation of a sample for cytological examination cytopreparatory Relating to cytopreparation cytoproct The anal opening in a unicellular organism. cytoprognosis prognosis based on analysis of cell / tissue samples cytoproliferative That is associated with cellular proliferation cytoprotectant Any medication that combats ulcers by increasing mucosal protection cytoprotecting cytoprotective cytoprotection The process by which various compounds protect cells from damage cytoprotective That provides cytoprotection cytoprotectively In a cytoprotective manner. cytoprotector Any cytoprotective material cytoprotein Any protein present within a cell cytopyge cytoproct; anal pore cytorachia differential behaviour of a population of cells cytoreduce To subject to cytoreduction. cytoreduction The surgical removal of part of a malignant tumour. cytoreductive Of, pertaining to, or leading to cytoreduction cytoresistance cellular resistance to injury cytorhabdovirus Any plant virus of the genus Cytorhabdovirus cytoribosome cytoplasmic / eukaryotic ribosome cytorrhysis The breakdown of a plant's cell wall due to loss of water cytoscreener A device for cytotechnological screening. cytoselective selective in action towards only certain types of cells cytoside Any complex of cytosine with a metal ion cytosine A heterocyclic base, 4-aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds). cytosis An abnormal increase in the number of a specified type of cells. cytoskeletal Of or pertaining to a cytoskeleton. cytoskeletally In cytoskeletal terms. cytoskeleton A matrix of intercellular protein, in the forms of microfilaments and microtubules, that provide some rigidity to cells cytoslide A cytological microscope slide cytosmear A sample of cells, in the form of a smear on a microscope slide, that has been stained ready for diagnostic examination cytosol The aqueous solution of a cell's cytoplasm, consisting of water, organic molecules and inorganic ions. cytosolic Of or pertaining to the cytosol. cytosolically Within the cytosol cytosomal Of or pertaining to the cytosome. cytosome The cytoplasm within a cell; the cell outside of the nucleus. cytosorting The sorting of individual cells cytospecies The cytoform of a species cytospin A form of centrifuge used to prepare cell samples for microscopy. cytospinner Synonym of cytospin. cytospinning Preparation of cells by cytospin. cytosponge A sponge contained within a pill on a fine string; once swallowed, the sponge is released and may be withdrawn, collecting cells (for analysis) on the way cytosporoid Similar to those of species in the genus Cytospora. cytosporone Any of a small group of octaketides that are agonists for nuclear receptor/transcription factors cytospread A layer of cells, typically of oocytes cytospun Prepared by cytospin. cytostasis The prevention of the growth and multiplication of cells cytostatic Tending to inhibit the growth and multiplication of cells. cytostatically In a cytostatic manner. cytostaticity The condition of being cytostatic cytostimulatory That stimulates the growth and division of cells cytostomal Relating to a cytostome. cytostome A cellular organelle found only in certain protozoa; it is specialized for phagocytosis, and usually has the form of a microtubule-supported funnel or groove. cytostructural Relating to cytostructure. cytostructure The structure of cells in a tissue cytotactic Relating to cytotaxis. cytotactin A tenascin cytotaxin cytotaxin Any material that causes cytotaxis cytotaxis The directive influence that determines the arrangement of cells; the selective, ordering, and arranging function of a living cell. cytotaxonomic Relating to cytotaxonomy cytotaxonomically In terms of, or by means of, cytotaxonomy. cytotaxonomist One who studies cytotaxonomy. cytotaxonomy The classification of organisms based upon their cellular structure and function, and especially based on the number and structure of their chromosomes cytotechnician Synonym of cytotechnologist. cytotechnological Relating to cytotechnology. cytotechnologist A scientist working in the field of cytotechnology. cytotechnology The microscopic interpretation of cells to detect cancer and other abnormalities. cytotherapeutic Of or pertaining to cytotherapy. cytotherapy The introduction of new cells into a tissue in order to treat a disease. cytothesis The process of cell repair. cytotonic That changes the morphology of a cell without killing it. cytotopographical Relating to the topography of cells cytotoxic Of, relating to, or being a cytotoxin. cytotoxically In a cytotoxic way. cytotoxicant Any cytotoxic material. cytotoxicity The property of being toxic to a cell. cytotoxicological Relating to cytotoxicology. cytotoxicology The study of toxic effects on certain cells. cytotoxigenic toxicogenic to cells cytotoxin Any substance having a specific toxic effect on certain cells. cytotrophoblast The inner layer of the trophoblast. cytotrophoblastic Relating to, or containing, cytotrophoblasts cytotropic Attracting cells; having an affinity for cells. cytotropically In a cytotropic manner cytotropism The movement of cells in response to an external stimulus cytotype An individual of a species that has a different chromosomal factor to another (e.g. haploid versus diploid). cytovaricin A particular macrolide antibiotic cytozoic That lives within a cell cytozoon A parasite, especially a protozoon, living within a cell cytozyme Synonym of thromboplastin. cytro Synonym of cybertrooper cyttid Any fish in the family Cyttidae. cytula The fertilized egg cell or parent cell, whose development produces the child or other organism. cyturia The presence of cells of some kind in the urine. cywydd A Welsh verse form consisting of rhyming couplets written in cynghanedd. Cyzican Of or relating to Cyzicus, an ancient town in Anatolia. Cyzicene Of, from or relating to Cyzicus Cyzicus A former city in Balikesir Province, Turkey, formerly part of the ancient region of Mysia. Czaja A surname from Polish. Czajka A surname from Polish. Czajkowski A surname from Polish. Czaplicki A surname from Polish. Czapski A surname from Polish. czar An appointed official tasked to regulate or oversee a specific area. czarate The territory ruled by a czar. czaric of, relating to, or being a czar; tsaric czarinian Of or pertaining to the czar or the czarina. czarish of, or resembling a czar; tsarish Czarnecki A surname from Polish. Czarniecki A surname from Polish. Czarnik A surname from Polish. czarocracy A government headed by a czar or a similar autocrat. czarocrat A participant in czarocracy or a czarocratic regime. czarocratic Of or pertaining to czarocracy. czarship The rank of a czar; tsarship. Czartoryski A surname from Polish. Czaslau Former name of Čáslav (“Czech town”) Czech Of, from, or pertaining to Czechia, the Czech people, culture, or language. Czechia A country in Central Europe. Official name: Czech Republic. Capital and largest city: Prague. Czechian Czech. Czechic Czech Czechish Czech Czechism A word or idiom of the Czech language (that has been borrowed by another language). Czechization The process of Czechizing, that is assimilating into Czech language or culture. Czechize To render Czech, to assimilate into Czech language or culture. Czechland Czech Republic. Czechlands Czech Republic Czechlish A mangled combination of spoken Czech and spoken English, spoken because of lack of knowledge of either language, or for humorous effects. Czechness The quality or characteristic of being Czech. Czechnology Czech technology Czecholand the homeland of Czechs Czechophobia Fear or hatred of Czechs or Czechia. Czechophone Czech-speaking. Czechoslovak A native or inhabitant of Czechoslovakia. Czechoslovakia A former country in Central Europe, now the Czech Republic and Slovakia; Carpathian Ruthenia, at the eastern end, became a part of Ukraine.