Category: C
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Circumnuclear
Surrounding the nucleus.
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Circumlental
Surrounding the lens of the eye.
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Circuminsular
Surrounding the island of Reil in the cerebral cortex.
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Circumflex
Winding around, as a vessel.
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Circumclusion
Occlusion by use of a pin under an artery and a wire loop over it attached to each end of the pin.
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Circulatory overload
Increased blood volume, usually caused by transfusions or excessive fluid infusions that increase the venous pressure, especially in patients with heart disease. This can result in heart failure, pulmonary edema, and cyanosis.
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Circulation time
The time required for a drop of blood to make the complete circuit of both the systemic and pulmonary systems. Circulation time is determined by injecting a substance into a vein and timing its reappearance in arteries at the injection point. The blood with the contained substance must pass through veins to the heart and…
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Circulation rate
The minute volume or output of the heart per minute. In an average-sized adult with a pulse rate of 70, the amount is about 3 L/sq m of body surface each minute.
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Circulation path
Access standards for designing the way of passage, whether exterior or interior, for pedestrians regardless of their ability.
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Circle of diffusion
One or more circles on the projection plane of an image not in focus of the lens of the eye.