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- colic/ˈkɒlɪk/Severe, fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by the spasm of smooth muscle, most commonly referring to an acute, painful condition in infants.adjectivenounC2
- colicin/ˈkɒlɪsɪn/A type of bactericidal protein produced by certain strains of Escherichia coli and other related bacteria, which kills or inhibits the growth of competing bacterial strains, typically of the same species.nounVery Low / Technical
- colicinogen/ˌkɒlɪˈsɪnədʒən/A bacterial plasmid responsible for the production of a colicin.nounVery low
- colicroot/ˈkɒl.ɪk.ruːt/A North American perennial herb (genus Aletris) with medicinal roots traditionally used to treat colic or intestinal pains.nounVery Low
- colicweed/ˈkɒlɪkwiːd/A plant, specifically the devil's-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), historically used in folk medicine to treat colic.nounVery Low / Archaic
- coliform/ˈkəʊlɪfɔːm/Referring to bacteria found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals, especially a group of rod-shaped bacteria used as indicators of water and food contamination.adjectivenounC2
- coliform bacillus/ˈkəʊlɪfɔːm bəˈsɪləs/A rod-shaped bacterium that resides in the intestines of warm-blooded animals, primarily used as an indicator of faecal contamination in water and food.nounLow
- coliform bacteria/ˈkɒl.ɪ.fɔːm bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/A group of rod-shaped bacteria found in the environment and in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals, commonly used as an indicator of water and food contamination.plural-nounLow-frequency, specialised
- coligny/ˈkɒl.ɪn.ji/A surname of French origin, historically associated with a prominent French noble family and a town in eastern France.nounLow
- colima/kəˈliːmə/A proper noun referring to a state in Mexico, its capital city, or a volcano.nounVery Low
- colin/ˈkɒlɪn/A small North American game bird, related to the quail; also an informal name for a person named Colin.nounB2 (for the name), C1 (for the bird)
- coliphage/ˈkəʊlɪfeɪdʒ/A virus that specifically infects and replicates within Escherichia coli bacteria.nounC2/Highly Technical
- coliseum/ˌkɒl.ɪˈsiː.əm/A large public entertainment building, typically a sports stadium or theater.nounLow
- colistin/kə(ʊ)ˈlɪstɪn/An antibiotic medication derived from bacteria, used to treat serious infections caused by certain types of gram-negative bacteria.nounLow
- colitis/kəʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/Inflammation of the colon (large intestine).nounLow-medium
- collab/kəˈlæb/A cooperative project or venture between two or more parties.nounverb-intransitiveMedium-high (C1-C2 frequency band, common in informal/professional contexts)
- collaborate/kəˈlabəreɪt/to work together with others on a shared task or project.verbverb-intransitiveB2
- collaboration/kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/The action of working with someone to produce or create something.nounHigh-frequency (B1+).
- collaborationist/kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/A person who cooperates traitorously with an occupying enemy force, especially in a political or administrative capacity.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- collaborative/kəˈlæbərətɪv/Done or achieved by working together with others; involving cooperation between people or groups.adjectivenounB2
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