Category: C
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Ceonocytic
Multinucleate, the nuclei are not separated by cross walls.
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Coelomate
Possessing a coelom.
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Coelom
A cavity in the mesoderm in the body of higher animals, which arises in the embryo and is lined on all surfaces by a duplicate epithelium, the peritoneum. A body cavity in an embryo, which divides to form the thorax and abdomen. Body cavity of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural,…
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Coefficient of friction
An expression of the frictional force developed when two surfaces pass across one another is useful in predicting the number of feet required to stop a vehicle at a given speed, on a given surface, under specific circumstances.
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Codominate genes
In genetics, alleles each of which produces an independent effect in heterozygotes.
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Coding
In research, categories of recurring facts, themes, comments, and the like selected from fieldnotes for attention because they are likely to help explain a situation of interest. Once established, new fieldnotes are coded into these categories. The process of substituting a symbol (code), usually a numeric or alphanumeric string of characters, for a term, such…
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Codification
In law, a process of collecting and arranging the laws of a state into a code.
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Codicil
In law, a supplement to a will that modifies the original will in some respect.
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Code of ethics
A set of rules for ethical behavior, usually drawn up by a professional organization for the guidance of its members. A summary (sometimes in written form) of a profession’s values and standards of conduct.
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Codeine
A Class B narcotic was first extracted from morphine sulfate in 1832. It is used as an active ingredient in a variety of cough medicines and as an analgesic with only about one-sixth the potency of morphine. It is an addicting drug. A common painkilling drug that can also be used to suppress coughing and…