Category: C
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Coregistration
The correlation of anatomical and metabolic data from different imaging techniques (e.g., from a CT scan and PET scan of the same organ) in order to obtain enhanced images of diseased tissues.
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Coredialysis
Separation of the outer border of the iris from its ciliary attachment.
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Corectasis
Dilatation of the pupil of the eye resulting from disease.
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Core competency
The basic knowledge and the fundamental set of attitudes and skills that are needed to perform in one’s role as a health care professional.
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Coreceptor
Ah structure on a cell membrane that enhances the action of the cell receptor.
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Cordopexy
Surgical fixation of anatomical cords, especially the vocal cords.
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Cordocentesis
Withdrawal of a sample of fetal blood from the umbilical cord with a needle inserted through the abdominal and uterine walls into the amniotic sac. Ultrasonic guidance is used to select a puncture site near the insertion of the placenta. The process of administering a blood transfusion to a developing fetus is known as intrauterine…
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Coracoacromial
To the acromial and coracoid processes of the scapula.
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Coprozoa
Protozoa living in or identified within fecal matter.
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Coproporphyrinur
Excess coproporphyrin in the urine.