Category: C
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Crown-rump length
In the embryo, fetus, or newborn, the distance from the crown of the head to the apex of the buttocks. The measurement can be used to estimate gestational age.
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Crown-heel length
In the embryo, fetus, or newborn, the distance from the crown of the head to the heel. A standard evaluation of the dimension of a recently born infant, obtained by measuring the distance from the top of the head to the heels.
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Cobra lecithinase
An enzyme present in certain snake venoms.
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Cuticular layer of epithelium
A layer of dense cytoplasm at the luminal end of some epithelial cells, especially that at the surface of columnar epithelium of the intestine.
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Compact layer
The compact surface layer of the uterine endometrium.
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Columnar layer
A layer of tall, narrow epithelial cells forming a covering or lining.
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Criminal law
Area of the law relate to violations of statutes that pertain to public offenses or acts committed against the public. A health care provider e.g., can be prosecuted for criminal acts such as assault and battery, fraud, and abuse.
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Cosine law
A physical law that describes the relationship between the sides and angles of any triangle.
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Compulsive laughter
Laughter without cause, occurring in certain psychoses, especially schizophrenia.
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Crossed laterality
Mixed dominance of body parts, e.g., preferring to use the left arm for throwing a ball but the right leg for kicking it.