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Princeton University - WordNet - a lexical database for the English language Category: General Date & country: 27/01/2008, USA Words: 85192

Carcharias
genus Carcharias noun type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks

Carchariidae
family Carchariidae noun sand sharks; in some classifications coextensive with family Carcharhinidae

Carcharodon
genus Carcharodon noun man-eating sharks

carcinogen
noun any substance that produces cancer

carcinogenic
adjective causing or tending to cause cancer; `the carcinogenic action of certain chemicals`

carcinoid
noun a small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin

carcinoma
noun any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer

carcinoma in situ
preinvasive cancer noun a cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body

carcinomatous
adjective being or relating to carcinoma; `a carcinomatous lesion`

carcinosarcoma
noun a malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed

card
noun one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; `he collected cards and traded them with the other boys`

card
noun (golf) a record of scores (as in golf); `you have to turn in your card to get a handicap`

card catalog
card catalogue noun a library catalog in which each publication is described on a separate file card

card game
cards noun a game played with playing cards

card index
card catalog noun an alphabetical listing of items (e.g., books in a library) with a separate card for each item

card player
noun someone who plays (or knows how to play) card games

card table
noun a small light table with folding legs; can be folded for storage

card trick
noun a trick performed with playing cards

Cardamine
genus Cardamine noun bittercress, bitter cress

cardamom
cardamon noun aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces

cardboard
unlifelike adjective without substance; `cardboard caricatures of historical figures`

cardcase
noun a small case for carrying business cards

cardholder
noun a player who holds a card or cards in a card game

cardia
noun the opening into the stomach and that part of the stomach connected to the esophagus

cardiac
adjective of or relating to the heart; `cardiac arrest`

cardiac arrhythmia
arrhythmia noun an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart

cardiac cycle
noun the complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next; an electrical impulse conducted through the heart muscle that constricts the atria which is followed by constriction of the ventricles; `the cardiac cycle can be shown on an electrocardiogram`

cardiac glycoside
cardiac glucoside noun obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure

cardiac massage
heart massage noun an emergency procedure that employs rhythmic compression of the heart (either through the chest wall or, during surgery, directly to the heart) in an attempt to maintain circulation during cardiac arrest

cardiac monitor
heart monitor noun a piece of electronic equipment for continual observation of the function of the heart

cardiac muscle
heart muscle noun the muscle tissue of the heart; adapted to continued rhythmic contraction

cardiac output
noun the amount of blood pumped out by the ventricles in a given period of time; `a resting adult has a cardiac output of about three quarts a minute`

cardiac plexus
plexus cardiacus noun a plexus of nerves supplying the heart and nearby structures

cardiac rhythm
heart rhythm noun the rhythm of a beating heart

cardiac sphincter
noun the valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach; the physiological sphincter at the esophagogastric junction

cardiac tamponade
noun mechanical compression of the heart resulting from large amounts of fluid collecting in the pericardial space and limiting the heart`s normal range of motion

Cardiff
noun the capital and largest city of Wales

Cardigan
Cardigan Welsh corgi noun slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail

Cardiidae
family Cardiidae noun somewhat heart-shaped sand-burrowing bivalve mollusks

cardinal
central adjective serving as an essential component; `a cardinal rule`; `the central cause of the problem`; `an example that was fundamental to the argument`; `computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure`

cardinal compass point
noun one of the four main compass points

cardinal flower
Indian pink 2 Lobelia cardinalis noun North American lobelia having brilliant red flowers

cardinal number
cardinal noun the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order

cardinal tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi noun small bright red and blue aquarium fish from streams in Brazil and Columbia

cardinal vein
noun any of the major venous channels in primitive adult vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates

cardinal virtue
noun one of the seven preeminent virtues

cardinalate
noun cardinals collectively

cardinalfish
noun small red fishes of coral reefs and inshore tropical waters

cardinality
noun (mathematics) the number of elements in a set or group (considered as a property of that grouping)

cardinalship
noun the office of cardinal

cardiogenic shock
noun shock caused by cardiac arrest

cardiograph
electrocardiograph noun medical instrument that records electric currents associated with contractions of the heart

cardiographic
adjective of or relating to a cardiograph

cardiography
electrocardiography noun diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram)

cardioid
noun an epicycloid in which the rolling circle equals the fixed circle

cardioid microphone
noun a directional microphone with a cardioid pattern of sensitivity

cardiologic
adjective of or relating to or used in or practicing cardiology; `cardiologic evidence`

cardiologist
heart specialist noun a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart

cardiology
noun the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases

cardiomegaly
megalocardia noun an abnormal enlargement of the heart; `mild cardiomegaly is common in athletes`

cardiomyopathy
myocardiopathy noun a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium)

cardiopulmonary
cardiorespiratory adjective of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions; `cardiopulmonary resuscitation`

cardiopulmonary exercise
noun exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system

cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR noun an emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen

cardiospasm
noun a spasm of the cardiac sphincter (between the esophagus and the stomach); if the cardiac sphincter does not relax during swallowing the passage of food into the stomach is obstructed

Cardiospermum
genus Cardiospermum noun tendril-climbing herbs or shrubs whose seeds have a white heart-shaped spot

cardiovascular
adjective of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels; `cardiovascular conditioning`

cardiovascular disease
noun a disease of the heart or blood vessels

carditis
noun inflammation of the heart

Cardium
genus Cardium noun type genus of the family Cardiidae: cockles

cardoon
noun only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes

cardroom
noun a room for gambling on card games

cardsharp
card sharp noun a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

Carducci
Giosue Carducci noun Italian poet considered the national poet of modern Italy (1835-1907)

Carduelinae
subfamily Carduelinae noun used in some classifications for a subgroup of finches

Carduelis
genus Carduelis noun in some classifications considered the type genus of a subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae: goldfinches; siskins; redpolls; linnets

Carduelis carduelis
noun small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings

Carduelis flammea
noun small siskin-like finch with a red crown and a rosy breast and rump

Carduelis hornemanni
noun small siskin-like finch with a red crown

Carduus
genus Carduus noun genus of annual or perennial Old World prickly thistles

care
maintenance noun activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; `he wrote the manual on car care`

care
noun attention and management implying responsibility for safety; `he is in the care of a bodyguard`

care a hang
give a hoot verb show no concern or interest; always used in the negative; `I don`t give a hoot`; `She doesn`t give a damn about her job`

care for
hold dear verb be fond of; be attached to

care-laden
heavy-laden adjective burdened by cares; `all ye that labor and are heavy-laden`-Matt.11:28

cared-for
adjective having needed care and attention; `well-cared-for children`

careen
verb move sideways or in an unsteady way; `The ship careened out of control`

career
calling noun the particular occupation for which you are trained

career
noun the general progression of your working or professional life; `the general had had a distinguished career`; `he had a long career in the law`

career counseling
noun counseling on career opportunities

career girl
noun a woman who is a careerist

career man
noun a man who is a careerist

careerism
noun the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity

carefree
devil-may-care adjective cheerfully irresponsible; `carefree with his money`; `freewheeling urban youths`; `had a harum-scarum youth`

carefreeness
insouciance noun the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you

careful
deliberate adjective with care and dignity; `walking at the same measured pace`; `with all deliberate speed`

carefully
adverb taking care or paying attention; `they watched carefully`

carefulness
noun the quality of being careful and painstaking; `I admired the carefulness of his work`

caregiver
noun a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult

careless
adjective effortless and unstudied; `an impression of careless elegance`; `danced with careless grace`