Category: C

  • Corneoblepharon

    Adhesion of the eyelid to the cornea.  

  • 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.  

  • 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…

  • 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.  

  • Corestenoma congenitum

    Partial congenital obliteration of the pupil by outgrowths from the iris that form a partial gridlike covering over the pupil.  

  • Coreoplasty

    Any operation for forming an artificial pupil.  

  • Core muscles

    The muscles of the pelvis, abdomen, and trunk, including for example, the abdominal recti, the latissimus dorsi, and the intercostal muscles.  

  • Coremorphosis

    Establishment of an artificial pupil.  

  • Corelysis

    Obliteration of the pupil caused by adhesions of the iris to the cornea.  

  • Core link

    In osteopathic medicine the hypothesis that manipulation of the cranial sutures results in subtle movements of the sacrum.