Category: C

A diagnosis of exclusion in which for at least 2 years there have been many periods of hypomanic symptoms and numerous periods with depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for major depressive episode. During the 2-year period, the person must show the symptoms mentioned for more than 2 months at a time. In…

A set of abstract and general concepts and statements about those concepts. Also called conceptual framework, conceptual system, and paradigm.  

Continuous mandatory ventilation using a preset pattern that does not require patient intervention.  

Milk from which water has been removed and sugar has been added to make it thick and sweet. It is used in preparing desserts. Canned milk that has been thickened through evaporation and sweetened.  

Milk prepared with a large quantity of casein and fat but little sugar and salt.  

Tiny papule formed beneath the epidermis due to colloid degeneration. A type of skin deterioration that typically occurs in middle-aged or older individuals. It is characterized by the appearance, particularly on the face, of tiny, glossy, flat or slightly raised lesions with a pale or vibrant lemon-colored hue.  

The movement of a venous thrombosis from a distal location to one that is closer to the right side of the heart or pulmonary artery. This may increase the chances of pulmonary embolism, and typically requires renewed anticoagulation.  

Type of microscopy that permits high-resolution analysis of serial optical sections (microscopic tomograms) into the depths of tissues or cells.  

A microscope with two or more objective lenses with different magnifications.  

Metritis with an increase in fibrous tissue and infiltration of lymphocytes.