8-Letter Words Starting With CY
Here's the list of all the 80 8-Letter Words Starting With CY in the English Language.
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| cylinder | 1. a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases) 2. a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line More Definitions → |
| cytology | 1. the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells More Definitions → |
| cyclical | 1. recurring in cycles More Definitions → |
| cysteine | 1. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine More Definitions → |
| cytokine | 1. any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system More Definitions → |
| cynicism | 1. a cynical feeling of distrust More Definitions → |
| cybersex | 1. sexual arousal involving communication on the internet More Definitions → |
| cyclonic | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere around a low pressure center 2. of or relating to or characteristic of a violent tropical storm More Definitions → |
| cystitis | 1. inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters More Definitions → |
| cytosine | 1. a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine More Definitions → |
| cyclamen | 1. Mediterranean plant widely cultivated as a houseplant for its showy dark green leaves splotched with silver and nodding white or pink to reddish flowers with reflexed petals More Definitions → |