Category: C
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Cataphoresis
Transmission of electronegative ions or drugs into the body tissues or through a membrane by use of an electric current. The spread of electrically charged medications across the skin or mucous membranes.
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Catamnesis
A patient’s medical history after treatment; the follow-up history.
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Catagen
The intermediate phase of the hair-growth cycle, between the growth or anagen stage and the resting or telogen phase.
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Catadicrotism
Two minor expansions following the main beat of an artery.
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Catadicrotic
Manifesting one or more secondary expansions of a pulse on the descending limb of the tracing.
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Catacrotism
A pulse with one or more secondary expansions of the artery following the main beat.
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Catacrotic
Indicating the downstroke of pulse tracing interrupted by an upstroke.
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Casuistics
Analysis of clinical case records to establish the general characteristics of a disease.
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Castrated
Rendered incapable of reproduction by removal of the testicles or ovaries.
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Castellani’s paint
Paint used to disinfect skin and to treat fungus infections of the skin. Its components are phenol, resorcinol, basic fuchsin, boric acid, and acetone.