Category: C

The accidental release of large amounts of toxins into the environment. The effects suffered by people in the area are determined by the toxicity of the chemical, its speed in spreading, its composition (liquid, solid, or gaseous), and the spill site, especially its proximity to a water supply or buildings. The major effect may be…

Binocular vision in which the image is on the side opposite to the eye that sees it.  

A skin infection, usually at the site of a wound, caused by C. diphtheriae, usually occurring in humid, tropical regions with poor sanitation. It is characterized by slow healing and shallow ulcers containing a tough grayish membrane. It is treated with diphtheria antitoxin and penicillin or erythromycin.  

The gradual opening of the cervical os during labor to allow the fetus to leave the uterus.  

The conversion of complex food molecules into simpler molecules by digestive enzymes.  

A diet suitable for the condition from which the patient is recovering.  

The distance between the anterior fontanel and the junction of the neck with the floor of the mouth.  

Dialysis performed every night with fluid remaining in the peritoneal cavity until the next night.  

Identification of a disease based on cells present in body tissues or exudates.  

Identification of a disease by history, physical examination, laboratory studies, and radiological studies. A clinical diagnosis refers to a medical procedure where a doctor identifies the nature of a disorder based on an individual’s description of symptoms and a physical examination. Unlike a pathological diagnosis, which relies on the analysis of tissue samples obtained from…