Category: C
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Corneoblepharon
Adhesion of the eyelid to the cornea.
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Corneal impression test
In diagnosing rabies, the immunofluorescent staining of material obtained from the corneas of patients suspected of having the disease. The rabies virus may be seen in the stained material.
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Coring
The operative removal of a plug or wedge of tissue (e.g., with a hollow surgical instrument). To remove the central membranes, seeds, and other unwanted parts from apples, pears, and other fruits, the fruit is typically quartered and the core is cut out. Alternatively, a special corer tool can be used on the whole fruit…
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Core value
A fundamental idea that unites individuals and defines the efforts and goals of the institution for which they work. In health care, core values include devotion and service to others, lifelong learning, and a dedication to ongoing quality improvement.
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Corestenoma congenitum
Partial congenital obliteration of the pupil by outgrowths from the iris that form a partial gridlike covering over the pupil.
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Coreoplasty
Any operation for forming an artificial pupil.
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Core muscles
The muscles of the pelvis, abdomen, and trunk, including for example, the abdominal recti, the latissimus dorsi, and the intercostal muscles.
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Coremorphosis
Establishment of an artificial pupil.
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Corelysis
Obliteration of the pupil caused by adhesions of the iris to the cornea.
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Core link
In osteopathic medicine the hypothesis that manipulation of the cranial sutures results in subtle movements of the sacrum.