There are multiple definitions:
chief complaint(English)
chronotropically competent(English)
- i.e., a pacemaker matching physiological activity
- CI
- Electrophysiology
cervix carcinoma(English)
conductance catheter(English)
clonal complex(English)
corpus callosum(Latin)
- major neural pathway that connects homologous cortical areas of the two cerebral hemispheres. There is evidence that the corpus callosum can serve both an inhibitory and excitatory influence on the contralateral hemisphere
- ACL, ACLS, ACR, ALT, BLT, DSI, DTI, FA, GFA, ISO, MMSE, mTBI, MSLT, NQA, QA, SLF, QSDR, UF
- Brain (dys)function, Neural network
- https://doi.org…1065-005-6252-y
- https://doi.org…neur.2017.00616
commotio cerebri(Latin)
clomiphene citrate(English)
- has been the gold-standard drug for ovulation induction in polycystic ovary syndrome
- Ltz, FSH, HP-uFSH, PCOS, IVF, OHSS
- Gynecology, Clinical chemistry
- https://doi.org…976-500X.114597
- https://doi.org…8.CD008528.pub3
community care(English)
- this policy refers to a community-based and regional-driven social service care plan in which housing, health care, and various supports for independent living are all secured in an integrated manner so that older adults can receive services based on their individual needs while remaining in the community where they have always lived
- AIP
- Aging, Care of elderly, Quality of life, Social aspects
- https://doi.org…anr.2020.04.001
cellular component(English)
- aspect of gene annotation, also called GO aspect
- BP, GO, MF
- Genomics
- https://doi.org…471-2105-11-588
craniocaudal [view](English)
- detection of breast cancer is reliant on optimal breast positioning and the production of quality images. Two projections, the mediolateral oblique and craniocaudal, are routinely performed
- MLO, PNL, SM
- Mammary gland, Medical imaging
- https://doi.org…59/bjr.20170611
column chromatography(English)
collagenous colitis(English)
- may be lansoprazole-induced
- LC
- Gastroenterology
- https://doi.org…dld.2010.11.015
collaborative cross [panel](English)
- unique population for identifying specific host-pathogen genetic interactions that influence pathogenesis
- Genetics, Genomics
- https://doi.org…554/eLife.74419
corticocancellous(English)
- refers to bone grafting
- HLR, LISA, MWS, RLA, SLA
- Orthopedics
- https://doi.org…hsa.2021.01.027
caries control(English)
- associated with success of primary molar vital pulp therapy
- FP, IPT
- Dentistry
- https://doi.org…57.2020.1863461
cortical cataract(English)
calf circumference(English)
- refers to an index of risk for sarcopenia
- AWGS, KFACS, SARC-F, SARC-CalF
- Myocyte / muscle, Gerontology/Geriatrics
- https://doi.org…mda.2020.03.018
collaborative care(English)
- depression and anxiety treatment program appears to be cost effective in patients with acute cardiac disorders and pre-existing depression or anxiety
- Cardiology, Anxiety/fear, Depression
- https://doi.org…0274-016-2937-0
cardiac cost(English)
- a measurement of the area under the curve obtained by plotting the heart rate for each minute during work and recovery. In a constant environment it varies with the work accomplished in a given time and, for a constant work performance, it varies with the severity of the conditions
- HR, SW
- Cardiology
- https://doi.org….1963.18.6.1099
clustering coefficient(English)
- refers to the global network and nodes
- ADHD, fMRI, ML, RSFN
- Brain (dys)function
- https://doi.org…1682-017-9713-z
cross correlation(English)
continuity of care(English)
- a concept which is “often presumed rather than stated”. One definition presents three main types, and two core elements. The three types are: “Informational continuity”, referring to information use and personal circumstances in order to provide appropriate care. “Relational continuity”, referring to the therapeutic relationship, and “Management continuity”, referring to consistent and coherent approaches to management of care, which is also responsive to the changing needs of a patient
- CCC
- Patient care, Organization (management)
- https://doi.org…913-021-07335-x
completeness of cytoreduction(English)
- refers to pseudomyxoma peritonei from appendiceal origin in the early stage. A four-tier score
- CDKN2A, CRS, HIPEC, CRS-HIPEC, PMP, AMN, mTOR, PCI, TP53, SMAD4
- Oncology, Chemotherapy, Scoring systems/scales
- https://doi.org…766.2019.09.010
contour conformance(English)
- with respect to the mirrored contralateral or native zygoma
- OC, STFF
- Surgery
- https://doi.org…ogy.2021.105268
Chicago classification(English)
- results from parameters to define motor abnormalities using high-resolution manometry, which classification consists of a hierarchical approach to interpretation, focusing first on disorders of the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) outflow, then the diagnosis of major and minor peristaltic disorders
- LES, HRM, IRP, UES, EGJ
- Classification, Gastroenterology
- https://doi.org…67293-1.00064-5
complete case(English)
- in intention-to-treat analyses, several approaches are used for handling the missing information: complete case analysis, mixed-effects model analysis, last observation carried forward and multiple imputation
- ITT, LOCF, MI, MM
- Statistics
- https://doi.org…1471-2288-12-35
conventional chemotherapy(English)
chronic constipation(English)
- associated with methane production
- CTT, IBS, LBT
- Gastroenterology
- https://doi.org….1111/nmo.12568
colon cancer(English)
chest circumference(English)
chronic chorioamnionitis(English)
- defined as a subamnionic mononuclear cell infiltrate
- CVUE, CV, HIV
- Embryology /reproduction, Microscopy
- https://doi.org…86456-7.05008-5
coordinating center(English)
- missed health care appointments are a major source of potentially avoidable cost and resource inefficiency that can adversely affect organizational workflow and increase clinic wait times
- ACAP, DUSHOM, ESP, OIG, SOP, VERC, VHA
- Organization (management), Hospital
- http://pubmed.n…h.gov/27606388/
chromaffin cell(English)
- e.g. as a model for studying basic mechanisms of calcium signaling, cell-cell communication, exocytosis, and membrane and vesicle trafficking
- ATP, ISCCB, SNARE
- Cell biology, Kidney and adrenals, Gland(ular), Calcium
- https://doi.org…01.cir.81.1.185
calf circumference(English)
- high healing rate (for venous leg ulcer), especially in patients with large ulcers and a large CC (>43 cm)
- VLU
- Anatomy, Musculoskeletal system, Wound care
- https://doi.org…jvs.2009.10.042
caring climate(English)
- positively associated with constructive reactions to emotionally difficult sport scenarios
- RE, RESE, SC, SP
- Communication, Sports medicine, Emotional aspects, Psychology
- https://doi.org…ort.2023.102428
community control(English)
- refers to microvascular and macrovascular endothelial dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis
- DC, RA
- Rheumatology, Endothelium
- https://doi.org…9/jrheum.090699
combustible cigarette(English)
- refers to electronic cigarettes
- IQOS, BAL, EC, HTP
- Addiction and health, Respiratory system
- https://doi.org…931-023-02568-2
case-control(English)
cumulus cell(English)
- differences in gene expression indicate the benefit of a pre-maturation step to improve in-vitro embryo production
- GV, IVF, IVM, IVP
- Embryology /reproduction, Genomics
- https://doi.org…3/molehr/gaw055
cytotoxic concentration(English)
cancer cachexia(English)
- may refer to effect of a Mediterranean diet on inflammatory markers, nutritional status, muscle mass, and strength among these patients
- Oncology, Nutrition, Myocyte / muscle
- https://doi.org…063-022-06985-4
coronal Cobb [angle](English)
- refers to minimally invasive and hybrid correction of adult spinal deformity
- ASD, cMIS, PI-LL, PT, SVA
- Spine (or spinal cord), Surgery, Neuropathy
- https://doi.org…21.7.SPINE21138
cardiac catheterization(English)
cognitive control(English)