Category: C

  • 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.  

  • Coredialysis

    Separation of the outer border of the iris from its ciliary attachment.  

  • Corectasis

    Dilatation of the pupil of the eye resulting from disease.  

  • 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.  

  • Coreceptor

    Ah structure on a cell membrane that enhances the action of the cell receptor.  

  • Cordopexy

    Surgical fixation of anatomical cords, especially the vocal cords.  

  • 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…

  • Coracoacromial

    To the acromial and coracoid processes of the scapula.  

  • Coprozoa

    Protozoa living in or identified within fecal matter.  

  • Coproporphyrinur

    Excess coproporphyrin in the urine.