Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Clavotrapezius

An anterior portion of the trapezius muscle in many quadrupeds, corresponding to the fibers that pass from the clavicle or clavicular homologue to the scapspine.

Clement

Disposed to be merciful; lenient or forgiving.

Clericalization

The process by which the influence, authority, or participation of the clergy is increased within an institution, church, or society.

Clovis

Pertaining to a prehistoric Paleo-Indian culture of North America, dated to about 13,500 to 12,500 years ago, characterized by distinctively shaped fluted stone spear points.

Coagulum

A mass of coagulated matter, such as a blood clot or curd.

Coal-heaver

A laborer whose job is to shovel and load coal, particularly into the furnaces of steamships or locomotives.

Coapt

To fit or join together edges or parts, especially anatomical structures such as the lips of a wound or broken bone fragments.

Coccinellid

Any beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as a ladybird or ladybug.

Coelom

The primary body cavity in most animals, located between the intestinal canal and the body wall.

Cohortative

Expressing an exhortation, urging, or encouragement, especially as a grammatical mood or verbal form indicating first-person imperative meaning ('let us do').

Coitus-Reservatus

A sexual practice in which sexual intercourse is intentionally restricted or controlled, often for spiritual or philosophical reasons.

Colimitation

The simultaneous limitation of a process, growth, or rate by two or more distinct factors, such that an increase in only one factor has little effect without an increase in the other.