Category: C

Osteitis in which the marrow cavity becomes filled with osseous tissue, causing the bone to become denser and heavier.  

The opening of the esophagus into the cardiac end of the stomach.    

A colorless cooking oil, derived from the nut of the Cocos nucifera palm tree. Of all cooking oils, it has the highest level of saturated fat (about 91%). The liquid fat derived from the fleshy part of the coconut by means of a centrifugal apparatus.  

A vegetable oil used to treat leprosy and some dermatoses. Although generally replaced by sulfones in treatment of leprosy, chaulmoogra oil is still used in endemic areas because of its availability and low cost. Also spelled chaulmugra or chaulmaugra.  

A tumor in which the epithelial and mesenchymal cells are completely differentiated. This causes enamel and dentin to be formed in an abnormal manner.  

An occupational therapy assistant who has passed the national certification examination.  

Blockage of blood flow to the retina (i.e., to the central retinal artery or one of its branches), resulting in sudden visual loss. The condition usually affects one eye. When the retinal artery is blocked by a blood clot, early thrombolysis sometimes provides sight-preserving therapy.  

Slow abduction of eyes followed by rapid adduction.    

Rhythmic nystagmus that resembles the rhythm of Cheyne-Stokes breathing.  

A nurse who combines the principles and practices of nursing and public health to provide care to the people in a community rather than in an institution.