There are multiple definitions:
cancer associated fibroblast(English)
- a key component of the tumor microenvironment with diverse functions, including matrix deposition and remodelling, extensive reciprocal signalling interactions with cancer cells and crosstalk with infiltrating leukocytes. As such, they are a potential target for optimizing therapeutic strategies against cancer
- CAC, CAF, EGC, GC, TME
- Oncology, Cell biology
- https://doi.org…1568-019-0238-1
central abdominal fat(English)
chronic atrial fibrillation(English)
cyclic autocorrelation function(English)
coronary artery fistula(English)
- concerns an aberrant connection between a coronary artery (CA) and a cardiac structure. Their prevalence is extremely low (<1%). While the most common etiology is congenital, post-traumatic and iatrogenic fistulas have also been documented. Although CAFs are usually diagnosed incidentally, a number of individuals may develop cardiovascular manifestations
- AAOCA, AAOLCA, AAORCA, ALCAPA, ARCAPA, CA, CHD, CMR, CCT, HLHS, LAD, LCA, PA, PET, RCA, RV, SPECT, SVAS, TOF, TEE, TTE, VSD
- Coronary circulation, Anatomy, Pathology
- https://doi.org…cho.2019.10.011