Words in english starting with C

• cortex — Noun – English ～ the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
• cortex — Noun – English ～ the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
• Cortez — Noun – English ～ Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
• cortical — Adjective – English ～ of or relating to a cortex
• cortical area — Noun – English ～ any of various regions of the cerebral cortex
• cortical cataract — Noun – English ～ a cataract that affects the lens cortex
• cortically — Adverb – English ～ with respect to the cortex; "cortically induced arousal"
• corticifugal — Adjective – English ～ of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex; "corticofugal discharges"
• corticipetal — Adjective – English ～ of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the cerebral cortex
• Corticium — Noun – English ～ genus of fungi having simple smooth sporophores; some are parasitic on wood or economic crops; some species formerly placed in form genus Rhizoctinia
• corticoafferent — Adjective – English ～ of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the cerebral cortex
• corticoefferent — Adjective – English ～ of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex; "corticofugal discharges"
• corticofugal — Adjective – English ～ of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex; "corticofugal discharges"
• corticoid — Noun – English ～ a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
• corticosteroid — Noun – English ～ a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
• corticosterone — Noun – English ～ secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body
• corticotrophin — Noun – English ～ a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
• corticotropin — Noun – English ～ a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
• cortina — Noun – English ～ a cobwebby partial veil consisting of silky fibrils
• Cortinariaceae — Noun – English ～ a family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales

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