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Cissoid
- - A curve invented by Diocles, for the purpose of solving two celebrated problems of the higher geometry; viz., to trisect a plane angle, and to construct two geometrical means between two given straight lines.
Cistern
- noun - a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
- a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet
- an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
Cistron
- noun - (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; "genes were formerly called factors"
Citable
- - Capable of being cited.
Citadel
- noun - a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
Cithara
- - An ancient stringed musical instrument resembling the harp.
Cithern
- noun - a 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings
Cithers
- noun - a 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings
- a musical stringed instrument with strings stretched over a flat sounding board; it is laid flat and played with a plectrum and with fingers
Citiner
- - One who is born or bred in a city; a citizen.