called-party camp-onA communication system service feature that enables the system to complete an access attempt in spite of issuance of a user blocking signal.
caller IDA network service feature that permits the recipient of an incoming call to determine, even before answering, the number from which the incoming call is…
calling frequencyA radio frequency that a station uses to call another station.
calling line identification (CLI)At a minimum, the calling line identification includes a single calling party number; it may also include a second calling party number, a calling party…
calling party number (CPN)A set of digits and related indicators (type of number, numbering, plan identification, screening indicator, presentation indicator) that provide…
calling party paysA billing method in which a wireless phone caller pays only for making calls and not for receiving them.
calling rateThe number of telephone calls originated during a specified time interval such as one hour.
calling sequenceA sequence of instructions together with any associated data necessary to perform a call.
calling signalA call control signal transmitted over a circuit to indicate that a connection is desired.
Calling StationA weak-passive player who calls a lot, but doesn't raise or fold much. This is the kind of player you like to have in your game.
calling-line identification facilityA network-provided service feature in which the network notifies a called terminal of the address from which the call has originated.
calling-line identification signalA sequence of characters transmitted to the called terminal to permit identification of the calling line.
calling-party camp-onA service feature that enables the system to complete an access attempt in spite of temporary unavailability of system transmission or switching…
callipygeAn inherited trait in livestock (e.g. sheep) that results in thicker, meatier hind-quarters, and hence a higher meat yield per animal.
Callmanthis is the dealer who runs or calls the game.
calls-barred facilityA service feature that permits a terminal either to make outgoing calls or to receive incoming calls, but not both.
callus(pl.: calli) A protective tissue, consisting of parenchyma cells, that develops over a cut or damaged plant surface. 2.
callus cultureA technique of plant tissue culture, usually on solidified medium and initiated by inoculation of small explants .
callusesThick, hardened areas of the skin, generally on the foot, caused by friction or pressure.
CALMA weather condition when no air motion (wind) is detected.
caloric intakeRefers to the number of calories (energy content) consumed.
Calorie(KA-luh-ree) A measurement of the energy content of food. The body needs calories as to perform its functions, such as breathing, circulating the blood…
Calorific ValueThe heat liberated by the combustion of a unit quantity of a fuel under specific conditions; measured in calories.
calvingseparating or breaking so that a part becomes detached, as in icebergs separating from ice sheets.
CAMForms of treatment that are used in addition to (complementary) or instead of (alternative) standard treatments.
CAMAAcronym for centralized automatic message accounting.
CamberThe amount a tire is tilted in or out from vertical. Described in degrees, either positive or negative.
cambial zoneRegion in stems and roots consisting of the cambium and its recent derivatives.
cambium(pl.: cambia) A one or two cells thick layer of plant meristematic tissue, between the xylem and phloem tissues, which gives rise to secondary tissues…
camcorderA combination of camera and video tape recorder in one device. Note: Camcorders permit easy and rapid photography and recording simultaneously.
CAMDENCooperative Air and Missile Defense Exercise Network.
CameA slender rod of cast lead, with or without grooves, used in casements and stained-glass windows to hold the panes or pieces of glass together
CamelBack notationA form of notation which specifies that names should start with a capital letter and should not contain spaces.
CamouflageAny strategy meant to cover up card counting.
cAMPAbbreviation for cyclic adenosine monophosphate.
camp-on busy signalA signal that informs a busy telephone user that another call originator is waiting for a connection. 2.
camp-on-with-recallA camp-on with the release of the call-originator terminal until the called-receiver terminal becomes free.
Campaign PlanA plan for a series of related military operations aimed to accomplish a common objective, normally within a given time and space.
Campath-1HA monoclonal antibody used to treat leukemia. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced substances that can locate and bind to cancer cells.
camphorA substance that comes from the wood and bark of the camphor tree or is made in the laboratory.
camptothecinAn anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called topoisomerase inhibitors.
camptothecin analogAn anticancer drug related in structure to camptothecin, a topoisomerase inhibitor. One such drug is aminocamptothecin.
campus clusterA single cluster that is geographically dispersed within the confines of an area owned or leased by the organization such that it has the right to run…
CamshaftA rotating shaft within the engine that opens and closes the intake and exhaust valves in the engine.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)An independent, nongovernment, not-for-profit association for the development, by consensus, of Canadian standards and product certification.
CanalA channel, usually open, that conveys water by gravity to farms, municipalities, etc.
Canal prismThe shape of the canal as seen in cross section.
cancel character (CAN)A control character used by some conventions to indicate that the data with which it is associated are in error or are to be disregarded. 2.
Cancel ToCANT is a trunk group control that allows traffic to be canceled before hunting for a circuit to a destination.
canceledtrademark registration is no longer active. It may be due to the registrant's failure to file the required continued use affidavit under Section 8 of the…
Canceled CheckA check that a bank has paid, charged to the account holder's account, and then endorsed. Once canceled, a check is no longer negotiable.
Canceled Check (Share Draft)A check that a financial institution paid, charged to the account holder's account, and then endorsed. Once canceled, a check is no longer negotiable.
canceled claimA claim that is canceled or deleted. "Canceled" is the status identifier that should be used when a claim is canceled in an application
Cancell(kan-SEL) A liquid that has been promoted as a treatment for a wide range of diseases, including cancer.
CancellationTermination of a policy before its normal expiration date.
Cancellation Betting SystemA betting system using a series of numbers that cancels numbers after winning a bet and adds numbers after losing a bet.
Cancellation of An ElectionAn election may be cancelled under certain circumstances as allowed by law. Reasons for cancellation include candidates being unopposed or a moot measure…
Cancellation of ClaimsRemoval of claims from a patent application, usually by way of an amendment.
cancellation proceedinga proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in which the plaintiff seeks to cancel an existing registration of a mark.
Cancelled DebtsIf you incurred a debt from a loan or from buying something on credit and a portion of the amount you owe is discharged or forgiven ("cancelled"), the…
Cancelled MatterMatter that is removed from the specification or claims of a patent application.
Cancelled Without PrejudiceA stamp a U.S. Embassy or Consulate puts on a visa when there is a mistake in the visa or the visa is a duplicate visa (two of the same kind).
Cancer(KAN-ser) A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and can spread to other parts of the…
cancer antigen 125(KAN-ser AN-tih-jen...) A substance that may be found in high amounts in the blood of patients with certain types of cancer, including ovarian cancer.
Cancer BurdenAn estimate of the financial, emotional, or social impact that cancer creates within the population.
cancer cluster(KAN-ser KLUS-ter) The occurrence of a larger-than-expected number of cases of cancer within a group of people in a geographic area over a period of time.
Cancer Information ServiceThe Cancer Information Service is the National Cancer Institute's link to the public, interpreting and explaining research findings in a clear and…
cancer of the adrenal cortexA rare cancer that forms in the outer layer of tissue of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline…
cancer of unknown primary originA case in which cancer cells are found in the body, but the place where the cells first started growing (the origin or primary site) cannot be determined.
cancer registryA state agency that collects information about cancer cases.
Cancer Statistics Review (CSR)An annual report containing the most recent incidence, mortality, and survival statistics, published by the Cancer Statistics Branch of the NCI.
cancer vaccineA vaccine designed to prevent or treat cancer.
CandelaThe luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and that has a radiant…
CandidateA person who is running for an elected office.
candidate geneA gene whose deduced function (on the basis of DNA sequence) suggests that it may be involved in the genetic control of an aspect of phenotype.
Candidate SensorsAny of the following sensors that could potentially be included in a National Missile Defense deployment: UEWR (BMEWS, PAVE PAWS), HAVE STARE, COBRA DANE…
candidate-gene strategyAn experimental approach in which knowledge of the biochemistry and/or physiology of a trait is used to identify candidate gene s.
candidiasis(kan-dih-DY-uh-siss) A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body.
candidosis(kan-dih-DOH-siss) A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body.
Candle PowerThe illuminating power of a standard candle employed as a unit for determining the illuminating quality of an illuminant.
cane poleA pole of natural cane, often made from Calcutta or Tonkin bamboo, used for fishing. No reel is used; the line is tied to the pole.
canertinib(can-ER-tih-nib) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
canertinib dihydrochloride(can-ER-tih-nib dy-HY-droh-KLOR-ide) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
canned access policyA standard access control policy that you can apply to a bucket or object. Options include: private, public-read, public-read-write, and…
canolaA specific subgroup of oilseed rape cultivars; canola oil is the highly mono-unsaturated fatty acid and low in erucic acid product produced in the seed of…
canonicalReduced to a standard form to facilitate comparison.
canonical formatA format for storing hierarchical names that displays the hierarchical attribute of each component of the name.
canonical nameA domain name of an Internet resource indicating its type or its capabilities. Note: One Internet resource may have a set of different domain names, one…