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Clotrimazole
An imidazole derivative with a broad spectrum of antimycotic activity. It inhibits biosynthesis of the sterol ergostol, an important component of fungal cell membranes. Its action leads to increased membrane permeability and apparent disruption of enzyme systems bound to the membrane. A drug used to treat yeast and fungal infections. An antifungal drug used to…
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Clot retraction
Retraction of a clot resulting from contraction of platelet pseudopods attached to fibrin strands that is dependent on the contractile protein thrombosthenin. Used as a measure of platelet function. The shrinking of the clot that forms when blood is allowed to stand, due to the fibrin network formed in the clot.
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Clinical trial
A research study that tests how well new medical treatments or other interventions work in people. Each study is designed to test new methods of screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease. One of the final stages in the collection of data (for drug approval prior to commercialization) in which the new drug is…
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Clinical medicine
The study and practice of medicine by direct examination of the patient. The study and treatment of patients in a hospital ward or in the doctors surgery, as opposed to in the operating theatre or laboratory. The branch of medicine dealing with the study of patients in bed or in an examining room and the…
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Cleave
A double-stranded cut in DNA with a restriction endonuclease.
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Clear cell carcinoma
A rare type of tumor of the female genital tract in which the inside of the cells looks clear when viewed under a microscope.
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CIS
Cancer Information Service. The CIS is the National Cancer Institute’s link to the public, interpreting and explaining research findings in a clear and understandable manner, and providing personalized responses to specific questions about cancer. Access the CIS by calling 1-800-4-CANCER, or by using the Web site at http://cis.nci.nih.gov.
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Ciprofloxacin
A carboxyfluoroquinoline antimicrobial agent that is effective against a wide range of microorganisms. It has been successfully and safely used in the treatment of resistant respiratory, skin, bone, joint, gastrointestinal, urinary, and genital infections. A powerful antibiotic used in eye drops to treat corneal ulcers and surface infections of the eye, and in the treatment…
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Chromosome Segregation
The orderly segregation of chromosomes during meiosis or mitosis.
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Chromosomal
Pertaining to chromosomes.
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