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81. cathaplasmāciǒun n.

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Med. The application of cataplasms, poulticing.

82. cathaplasmāten v.

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Med. To apply a cataplasm to (sth.), to poultice; to apply (a medicinal preparation) in the form of a poultice.

83. cathaplasming ger.

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Med. The applying of cataplasms, poulticing.

84. cathesiāl adj.

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Med. Descending, falling; cathesial opilacioun, cathesial stopping, an obstruction of the post-nasal passages by the descent of humors from the brain.

85. cause n.

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The cause of an effect; source, origin, root.

86. cavernositẹ̄ n.

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Med. A morbid condition marked by abnormal sinuses or cavities, ulceration.

87. cerōte n.

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Med. (a) An officinal ointment consisting of wax blended with medicinal ingredients; (b) a plaster impregnated with this ointment.

88. chaufen v.

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(a) To make (sth. or sb.) warm, heat; chaufen the bath, warm the bath water; (b) to warm (oneself); (c) to grow warm or hot.

89. chaufǒur n.

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(a) A vessel for heating water; kettle, pot; (b) a cooking vessel, such as a pot, skillet, or frying pan; (c) a serving dish or platter.

90. claret n.(1)

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(a) Clary; (b) med. clary containing medicinal herbs; also, a clarified infusion of medicinal herbs (without wine).

91. clarifīen v.

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(a) To separate the clear part (of a liquid) from the dregs, free (honey, butter, liquids) from impurities causing opacity, clarify; refine (metal); ?also, become clear; (b) fig. to free (sb.) from…

92. clei n.

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(a) Potter's clay; any argillaceous earth; clayey soil; pal as clei; drie as clei; walkeres clei, fuller's earth; ded clei, clay cured by baking, burnt clay; quik clei, raw, unburnt clay; werkes of

93. clensen v.

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(a) To separate (the grain) from the chaff and other refuse, sift, winnow; (b) to free (liquid, etc.) from sediment and impurities, clarify, strain; (c) to free (metal) of dross, refine; refl. be…

94. clensing ger.

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(a) The action of cleaning or purifying; washing, polishing, sifting, straining, threshing, pruning, weeding, etc.; (b) clensing becche, a cleaning spade used by brewers; clensing fat, cleansing vat…

95. clif n.(2)

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(a) A crack, fissure; (b) ?a narrow valley; (c) anat. the crotch; (d) med. a fissure in the skin or mucosal lining.

96. clistē̆r n.

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Med. (a) A clyster, enema; any medicinal liquid administered through the rectum; (b) the instrument for injecting such liquids, a sort of syringe.

97. clistēri(e n.

Additional spellings: clisterie
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Med. (a) A clyster, enema; any medicinal liquid administered through the rectum; (b) the instrument for injecting such liquids, a sort of syringe; clisteri purs, the bag or bladder of a clyster; (c)…

98. clōth n.

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(a) A piece of woven or felted fabric; a cloth; (b) cloth of gold (silver), a piece of gold (silver) brocade; also, a garment, hanging, etc., made of cloth of gold (silver); (c) cloth of Arras

99. colātūre n.

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Med. A clarified or strained concoction, an extract.

100. cǒmforten v.

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To strengthen (sb.) spiritually, inspire with fortitude or courage; comforten herte; also, assure, reassure (sb.).