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cancrum (kang'-krum) [cancer], A cancer or rapidly spreading ulcer, c. nasi, gangrenous rhinitis of children, c. oris, a disease of childhood between the ages of one and five, characterized by the formation of foul, deep ulcers of the bucca Isurfaces of the cheeks or lips. There is but slight pain, but the prostration is great, and death usually results from exhaustion or blood-poisoning. The disease is bacterial, poor hygienic surroundings and a debilitated system being predisposing causes. Syn., rn*ber of the mouth; gangrenous stomatitis; noma;
American Illustrated Medical Dictionary (1919)
cancrum (kan'krum) [L.J. Canker, c. nas gangrenous rhinitis of children, c. o'ris, non of the mouth, or gangrenous stomatitis, a disea of childhood marked by the development foul ulcers in the mucous membrane of the chee and lips. The disease is attended with pre exhaustion, and death frequently ensues, puden'di, ulceration of the pudenda.
American Illustrated Medical Dictionary (1922)
cancrum (kan'krum) [L.]. Canker. C. na'si, gangrenous rhinitis of children, c. O'ris, noma of the mouth, or gangrenous stomatitis, a disease of childhood marked by the development of foul ulcers in the mucous membrane of the cheeks and lips. The disease is attended with great exhaustion, and death frequently ensues. C. puden'di, ulceration of the pudenda.
A Practical Medical Dictionary (Stedman, 1922)
can'crum [L. cancer.] A gangrenous ulceration. c. na'si, gangrenous inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, c. o'ris, noma,* gangrenous stomatitis.
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capitellum (kap-il-el'-um) [dim. of caput}. I. A small head or rounded process of bone. 2. The rounded, external surface of the lower end of the humerus. 3. The bulb of a hair.
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capitellum (kap-it-erum) [L. dim. of ca'pul head]. An eminence on the distal end of the humerus, articulating with the radius.
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capsella (kap-sel'-ah) [dim. of capsa, a box). The leaves and stems of C. bursa posloris, common in temperate climates. C. bursa pastoris, shepherd'* purse; theleaves are hemostatic and antiscorbutic.
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capsell'a [L. dim. of capsa, a box.] Shepherd's purse, herba capsellse; the dried herb Bursa
carmin (kar'min). A red coloring-matter derived from cochineal: used as a histologic stain. borax c., an alkaline staining fluid made of borax, carmin, and water: used as a red nuclear stain. See stain:, table of. c.-red, a stain, uil,.,Orth's Klbium-farmin, under stains, table of. Schneider's C., a saturated solution of carmin in concentrated acetic acid.
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carthamus (karth'-am-u*) {Ar., qartama. paint]. American or bastard saffron or safflower. The flowers of C. tinctorius. An infusion, "Saffron tea," is a popular domestic remedy as a diuretic in measles and other exanthematous affections.
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car'thamus. Safflower, parrot-seed, false or bastard saffron, the dried florets of Carthamus tinctorius; sometimes used in domestic practice as a hot tea externally to "bring out the eruption" in exanthematous diseases.
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carum (ka'-rum) {,....•, caraway]. Caraway. It is official in the U. S, P. in the form of the dried fruit of C. carvi. indigenous to Europe, and an allied species native to the Pacific coast of America. Its odor and taste are due to a volatile oil. It is used chiefly as a flavor. C. petrosclinum, parsley, is diuretic and sedative, carui, aqua (B. P.)', caraway water. Dose 1-2 oz. (30-60 Cc.). carui, infusum, 2 dr. to i pint. Dose j-2 oz. (15-60 Cc.). carui, oleum (U. S. P.), oil of caraway. Dose 1-5 min. (0.06-0.3 Cc.).
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ca'rum (U.S.), ca'rui fruc'tus (Br.). Caraway, caraway fruit; the dried nearly ripe fruit of Carum carvi (or carui), a biennial plant cultivated extensively in Siberia, Northern Europe, and the
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caruncula (kar-ung'-ku-lah) [dim. of caro, flesh; pi., caruncula]. A caruncle, carunculn cuticulares, the nymphae. c. innominata, the lacrimal gland, c. major, a caruncle marking the common orifice of the common bile-duct and the pancreatic duct. c. mammillaris. i. The olfactory tubercle, between the roots of the olfactory nerves. 2. The enlarged ends of the galactophorous ducts in the nipple. c. minor, one in the duodenum in the center of which a supplementary pancreatic duct occasionally opens, c. Morgagnii, the middle lobe of the prostate, carunculie myrtiformes, the projections of membrane near the orifice of the vagina, thought to be the remains of the hymen after its rupture. caruncul«e papillares. See papilla, renal, c. saltvalis. See c. sublingualis. c. sublingualis, one marking the orifice of Wharton's duct. Syn., papilla saltvalis inferior, c. 'urethrae. See caruncle, urethral.
Appleton's Medical Dictionary (1915)
carun'cula. See caruncle, carunculno ' uticularcs. The nymphae. carunculae liymcnalcs. See carunculae myrtiformes. v. lacrimalis. See lacrimal caruncle, under caruncle, c. major. A papilla marking the common orifice of the ductus choledochus communis and the pancreatic duct. c. ma mini I hi lis. 1. A small elevation of gray nervous matter at the base of the brain, giving rise to the middle root of the olfactory nerve. 2. The dilated extremities of the galactophorous ducts in the nipple, c. minor. A papilla in the duodenum, in the center of which an occasional supplementary pancreatic duct opens. carunculae myrtiformes. Irregular tonguelike projections of the mucous membrane of the ostium vaginae, the remains of the ruptured hymen, c. oculi. See lacrimal caruncle, under caruncle, carunculae papillares. Little nipplelilce projections at the hilum of the kidney marking the orifices of the uriniferous tubules, c. salivalis. See c. sublingualis, c. seminal is. See caput galli. e. sublingualis. A papilla marking the opening of Wharton's duct. c urcthrae. See urethral caruncle, c. urethrae virills. See caput gallinaginis. carunculuc vaginalcs. See carunculae myrtiformes. [B. N. A., same.] II.at., dim. of caro, flesh.]
American Illustrated Medical Dictionary (1922)
caruncula (kar-ung'ku-lah), pi. carun'cula:. Latin for caruncle, c. hymena'les [B N A). See c. myrtiformes. c. mammilla'ris, the tuber olfactorium; the gray mass from which the middle root of the olfactory nerve arises, c. myrtifor'mes, small elevations surrounding the vaginal orifice, supposed to be relics of the ruptured hymen. C. saliva ris. c. sublingua lis [B N A], a little eminence on each side of the frenum of the tongue, at the apex of which is the opening of the duct of the sublingual gland.
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caruncula (kar-ung'ku-lah) [L. a small fleshy mass.] Caruncle, c. hymena'lis (pi. caruncula hymenales) [BNA], c. myrtiformis, one of the numerous tabs or projections surrounding the orifice of the vagina after rupture of the hymen, c. lacrima'lis, a small reddish body at the inner canthus of the eye, containing modified sebaceous and sweat glands, c. ma'jor of Santori'ni, papilla duodeni. c. mamilla'ris, the collection of gray matter giving origin to part of the olfactory nerve, tuberculum olfactorium. c. Horgagn'ii, the middle lobe of the prostate gland. c. myr:jf.,r'mis (pi. caruncula myrtiformes), c. hymenalis [BNA]. c. saliva'ris, c. sublingual c. Gublingua'lii, a papilla on each side of the frenulum linguae marking the opening of the submaxillary (Wharton's) duct.
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caryolysis (kor-c-ol'-is-is). See karyolysis.
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caryolysis (kar-I-ol'i-sis) [G. karyon, nut (nucleus), + lysis, solution.] Apparent destruction of the nucleus, at least the loss of affinity of its chromatin for basic dyes; chromatolysis.
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caryophyllus (kar-e-o-fl'-us) ',..',,„-.«•. a nut: Eugenia aromatica, distinguished by the'r pungent, spicy taste. Its pronei ties are due to a volatile oil. which is antiseptic, stimulant, and irritant. It also contains a crystalline body, eugenin, CioHiiOi, and a camphor, caryophyllin, CioHnO. It is useful as a stomachic and to prevent "griping" when combined with purgatives. caryophyUi, infusum (B. P.), a strength of i to 40 is recommended. Dose 1-2 oz. (30-60 Cc.). CJiryophyUi, oleum (U. S. P.), oil of cloves, contains an acid and a phenol compound. Dose 1-4 min. (o.ofr-o.24 Cc.). It is used also by microscopists to clarify preparations and tissues for mounting.
American Illustrated Medical Dictionary (1919)
caryophyllus (kaK'e-o-fil'us) [Gr. xapvov nut + ifbWov leaf]. Latin for clove.
Appleton's Medical Dictionary (1915)
caryophyllus (ka-ry-o-fil'us). The dried flower buds of Eugenia ar&malica. oleum caryophylli. Oil of cloves. A volatile oil distilled from caryophillus. It is carminative and mildly antiseptic. Caryophyllum [Br. Ph.]. Cloves [Gr., karyon, nut -f- phyllon, leaf.]
American Illustrated Medical Dictionary (1922)
caryophyllus (kar['e-o-fil'us) [Gr. itapvov nut -fleaf]- Latin for clove.
cavernoma (kav-er-no'mah), pi. caternomaHa. Cavernous angioma; a vascular tumor with large blood-filled spaces, c. lymphat'icum. Same as lymphangioma caternosum.
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cavum (ka'-vum) [L,]. Any hollow or cavity, normal or pathological, c. abdominis, the cavity of the abdomen, c. articulare, joint cavity, c. conchas, the deepest part of the concave surface of the concha, c. dentis, the pulp-cavity of a tooth, c. epidurale, epidural cavity, c. luryngis, cavity of larynx, c. Meckelii. See Meckel's canty, c. mediastinale anterius, anterior mediastinal cavity, c. mediastinale posterius, posterior mediastinal cavity. c. medullare, the medullary canal of bones, c. nasi, nasal cavity, c. oris proprius, the cavity of the mouth proper, c. pelvis, pelvic cavity, c. pericardii, the pericardia! cavity, c. peritona'i, the peritoneal cavity, c. pharyngis, cavity of pharynx, c. pleurae, the pleural cavity, c. Retzii. See Retzius's space, c. septj, th« embryonal fifth ventricle of the brain. c. septi pellucidi, cavity of septum pellucidum, the fifth ventricle, c. subarachnoideale, the subarachnoid space, c. fhoracis, thoracic cavity, c. subdurale, the subdural space, the interval between the dura mater and the arachnoid, c. thoracis, thoracic cavity, c. tympani, the tympanic cavity. c. uteri, the cavity of the uterus.
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cavum (ka'vum) [L. "a hollow"]. Any open space or cavity. C. abdpm'inis |H N A], the abdominal cavity, c. articula're (B N A], a joint cavity, c. con'chn [B N A), the cavity of the concha, c. epidura'le [B N A], the epidural cavity, c. meck'lii, Meckel's cavity, c. mediastina le ante ring [B N A], the anterior mediastinum, c. mediastina'le poste'rius [B N A], the posterior mediastinum, c. medulla're, the medullary cavity of a bone. c. na'si [B N A], the nasal fossa. C. o'ris [B N A], the cavity or hollow of the mouth, c. pel via [B N A), the pelvic cavity. C. peritonse'i [B N A], peritoneal cavity. C. plu'rre [B N A], the pleura] cavity. C. ret'isii, the space formed when the fold of the peritoneum in front of the bladder is raised by distention of the bladder, c. sep'ti pellu'cidi [B N A], the fifth ventricle, c. subarachnoida'le |B N A|, the subarachnoid space, c. subdura'le [B N A), the subdural space, c. thora'cis [B N Aj, the thoracic cavity, c. tym'pani [B N A], the cavity of the tympanum, c. u'tari [B N A|, the uterine cavity.
A Practical Medical Dictionary (Stedman, 1922)
ca'vum [L.] A hollow, hole, or cavity, c. abdomina'le, c. abdom'inis, the abdominal cavity. c. articula're, a joint cavity, c. con'chte, cavity of the concha, the lower, larger, portion of the concha below the crus helicis; it forms the vestibule to the external auditory meatus. c. Doug'lasi, excavatio rectouterina [BNA]. c. epidura'le, epidural cavity, the space between the walls of the spinal canal and the dura mater of the cord. c. mediastina'le, mediastinum. c. m. ante'rius [BNA], anterior mediastinum. c. m. poste'rius [BNA], posterior mediastinum. c. o'ris, cavity of the mouth, the space between the dental arches, limited posteriorly by the isthmus of the fauces, c. pel'vis, the pelvic cavity, c. pcritonee'i, peritoneal cavity, the interior of the sac formed by the parietal layer of the peritoneum, containing all the abdominal organs except the kidneys, c. pleu'ree [BNA], pleural cavity, c. Ret'zii, preperitoneal space,
cenosite (se'no-slt) [Gr. Kolvm common + o-frot food]. A parasite which is able to live apart from its host.
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cenosite (se'no-slt) [Gr. toivtn common -f ctlrot food]. A parasite which is able to live apart from its host.
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cenosite (se'no-sit) [G. koinos, common, + silos, food.] A facultative commensal organism; one which can sustain itself apart from its usual host. censor (sen'sor) [L. censere, to value, judge.] The psychic barrier which prevents certain unconscious thoughts and wishes from coming to consciousness unless they are so cloaked or disguised as to be unrecognizable.
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ceptor (sep'-lor) [capere, to take]. A term suggested by Ehrlich in place of intermediary body. According to the manner of action he distinguishes uniceplors and amboceptors.
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ceptor (sep'tor). i. See Ehrlich's side-chain theory under theory. 2. Any one of the nervous apparatus for, or organs which, receive external stimuli or impressions and transfer them to the nerve-centers. Cf. beneceptor and nociceptor. chemical c., a ceptor which transforms proper stimuli into chemical reactions in the body, contact C., a ceptor which receives stimuli of direct physical contact, distance c., the nervous apparatus through which an individual perceives or is affected by his distant environment, effector C., a ceptor in the brain which receives impulses of special actions and becomes so trained for them that subsequent similar impulses are much facilitated, nerve c. Same as ceptor, 2d def.
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cep'tor [L. caperc. to take.] i. In Ehrlich's theory of immunity, a receptor which has been thrown
ceratum (se-ra'tum). Latin for cerate. See cerate.
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ceratum (se-ra'tum). Latin for cerate. See cerate.
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cera'tum [L. ceratus, waxed.] Cerate, an unctuous solid preparation, harder than an ointment, containing sufficient wax to prevent it from melting when applied to the skin. The U.S.P. ceratum, simple cerate, contains white wax 30, white petrolatum 30, benzoinated lard 50. c. calami'nje, Turner's cerate, calamine and yellow wax, of each 15, olive oil 40, application for burns, c. campho'rrp, camphor cerate; contains camphor liniment 10, white wax 35, white petrolatum 15, benzoinated lard, 40. c. campho'rae compos'Itum, compound camphor cerate, camphor ice; camphor 10.7, benzoic acid I, phenol 0.2, oil of bitter almond o.i, in a firm mixture of white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil to make 100; antiseptic and protective application for chapped lips, hands, etc. c. canthar'idis, cantharides cerate, contains cantharides 32, yellow wax 18, rosin 18, lard 17, liquid petrolatum 13; used locally as an epispastic. c. ceta'cei, spermaceti cerate, contains spermaceti 10, white wax 35, olive oil 55. c. fla'vura, yellow cerate, a mixture of yellow wax 10, oil of sweet almond 35, water 25. c. gale'ni, cold cream, unguentum* aqtue rosae. c. iodofor'mi, iodoform cerate, equal parts of iodoform and hard paraffin, c. petro'lei, soft white paraffin 2, hard paraffin i. c. plum'bi subaceta'tis, cerate of lead subacetate, Goulard's cerate, contains solution of lead subacetate 30, wool-fat 20, paraffin 20, white petrolatum 38, camphor a. c. resi'nrfi, rosin cerate, basilicon ointment; contains rosin 35, yellow wax 15, lard 50. c. lesi'na compos'itum (N.P.), compound rosin cerate. Deshler's salve; contains rosin 23.5, yellow wax 22.5. prepared suet 30, turpentine 11.5, Unseed oil 13.5.
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ceromel (se'-ro-mel) [cera,f wax; mel, honey]. Honey cerate; wax, one pait; honey, two or four parts. It 13 applied to wounds and ulcers, chiefly in Asiatic countries.
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ceromel (se'ro-mel) [L. ce'ra wax + met honey], A mixture of wax and honey: sometimes used as a cerate and wound dressing.
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chenopodium (ken-o-po'-de-um) [xV. a goose; TMiof. a little foot]. American wormseed; the fruit of C. ambrosioides. or anlhelminticum, a plant native to the United States, with properties due to a volatile oil, which is the only preparation used. It is an efficient anthelmintic apainst the roundworm. c., oil of (nleitm chenopodii, U. S. P.). Dose 5-15 min. (0.32-1.0 Cc.).
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chenopodium (ke-no-po'dl-um) [G. chin, goose, + fous(fod-), foot.] The dried ripe fruit of Chenopodium ambrosioides, American wormseed, Mexican tea, Jesuit tea; anthelmintic in dose of gr. 10 (1.3), or of 3 ounces (60.0) of a decoction of an ounce to the pint.
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chimaphila (ki-maf-il-ah) (x«iia. winter; #Xoi. loving]. Pipsissewa; prince's-pine; the leaves of C. umbeHoto, an evergreen found in the United States, an astringent tonic and excellent diuretic. The bruised leaves are used as a rubefacient. It is valuable in dropsy, in renal disease, and in affections of the urinary passages, c., decoction of (deaxlum ckimapUla, B. P.). Dose 1-3 oz. (3O- Cc.). e., flaideitract of yiuidtxtractum chimaphila, U. S. P.). Dose \-i dr. (2-8 Cc.).
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chimaphila (kim-af'e-lah) [G. cheima. winter, + philos, loving.] (N.F.) The dried leaves of Chimaphila umbellata, pipsissewa, Prince's pine; diuretic and alterative, in doses of gr. 15—30 (1.0-2.0).
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chinosol (kin'-o-sot). See quinosol.
American Illustrated Medical Dictionary (1922)
chinosol (ki'no-sol). A yellow powder. C,H,,N.OSOjK + H,O; oxyquinolin potassium sulphonate: antiseptic, antipyretic, astringent, and styptic. It is used externally in solutions of from i: 5000 to i: 500; internally, dose, 1-5 gr. (0.06-0.3 gm.).
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chinosol (kin'o-sol). Quinosol, oxychinolin potassium sulphate, a yellow crystalline powder; antiseptic and disinfectant in solutions of 1-2000 to i-ioo, and employed in 5 per cent, solution to preserve anatomical specimens.
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chlorazol (klrf-rat-alt. A highly toxic, oily liquid, obtained from albumin, glutin, or dried muscle by action of strong nitric and hydrochloric acids.
American Illustrated Medical Dictionary (1919)
chlorazol (klo'ra-zol). A highly poisonous, oily
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chlorazol (klo'ra-zol). A highly poisonous, oily liquid obtained by treating albumin, glutin, or dried muscle with nitric and hydrochloric acids.
chloretone (klo're-KSn) [chloroform + acetone A white, crystalline compound, CCl,(CHj)-C.Or having a camphoraceous odor, formed when caust potash is added to equal weights of acetone an chloroform. It is sparingly soluble in water, bi very soluble in chloroform, alcohol, and elhe It is a local anesthetic and internally a hypnoti antiseptic, and antinauseant: used in seasicknes Dose, 5-20 gr. (0.333-1.333 gm.).
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chloretone (klo're-t6n) [chloroform + acetone]. A white, crystalline compound, CCWCHJjC.OH, having a camphoraceous odor, formed when caustic potash is added to equal weights of'acetone and chloroform. It is sparingly soluble in water, but very soluble in chloroform, alcohol. an* *tnerIt is a local anesthetic and internally a hypnotic, antiseptic, and antinauscant: used in seasickness. Dose, 5-20 gr. (0.333-1.333 gm.).
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chloretone (klo're-ton). Acetone-chloroform, tertiary trichlorbutyl-alcohol, C^rChO, -occurring in white crystals of camphor-like odor and taste; hypnotic, sedative, and local anesthetic in doses of gr. 5-20 (0.3-1.3).
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choledochus (kol-ed'-o^us) [xoXij, bile; 64x e0 u, to receive]. Receiving or holding bilr. c., ductus communis, the common excretory duct of the liver and gall-bladder.
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choledochus (ko-led'o-kus) [Gr. •,..Arj bile + otxvSai to receive]. The ductus choledochus, or common bile-duct.
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choledochus (ko-led'o-kus) [G. chole, bile, + dochos, containing; dechomai, I receive.] The common bile-duct, ductus* choledochus.
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choroiditis (ko-roid-i'-tis) [choroid; *tii, inflammation). Inflammation of the choroid coat of the eyp. It may be anterior, the foci of exudation being at the periphery of the choroid; or central, the exudate bang in the region of the macula lutea; diffuse or disseminated, characterized by numerous round or irregular spots scattered over the fundus; exudative or nonsuppurative. when there are isolated foci of inflammation scattered over the choroid; metastatic, rten due to embolism; and suppurative. when proceeding to suppuration, c., areoUr, c. areolaris, that in which the first foci occur near the fovea and extend toward the periphery in constantly increasing distances, c. guttata senilis. See Toy's choroidilis. c. trrou. Synonym of glaucoma.
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choroiditis (ko-roid-i'tis). Inflammation of tl choroid, anterior c, that in which there a points of exudation at the periphery, areolf C, that which starts around or near the roam lutea and progresses toward the periphery, cei tral C, a variety in which the exudation is the region of the macula lutea. diffuse c, dil seminated c, that which is characterized t spots scattered over the fundus, exudative e that which is characterized by scattered patch of an exudate, c. gutta'ta seni'lis. See Ta; c. metastatic c, a form due to metastasis pyemia, meningitis, etc. C. myop'ica, choroidii due to eye-strain from defective vision, c. seros Same as glaucoma, suppurative c, that whi leads to the formation of pus. Tay's c, degeni ation of the choroid, marked by irregular yell-spots around the macula lutea, and believed to due to an atheromatous state of the arteries. It seen in advanced life, and is called also choroi ilis guttata senilis.
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choroiditis (ko-roid-i'tis). Inflammation of the choroid. anterior c., that in which there are points of exudation at the periphery, areolar C., that which starts around or near the macula lutea and progresses toward the periphery, central c., a variety in which the exudation is in the region of the macula lutea. diffuse c., disseminated c., that which is characterized by spots scattered over the fundus. exudative C., that which is characterized by scattered patches of an cxudate. c. gutta'ta seni'lis. See Tay's c. metastatic c., a form due to metastasis in pyemia, meningitis, etc. c. ruyop'ica, choroiditis due to eye-strain from defective vision, c. sero'sa. Same as glaucoma, suppurative c., that which leads to the formation of pus. Tay's c., degeneration of the choroid, marked by irregular yellow spots around the macula lutea, and believed to be due to an atheromatous state of the arteries. It is seen in advanced life, and is called also choroiditis guttala senilis.
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chromatolysis (*rn-mn/-«/'-i>-is) Ichromalo-; X6»«. a loosing], i. Flemming's term for the breakingdown of the nucleus at the death of the cell. Syn., karyolysis. i. The disintegration and disappearance of the Nissl granules from nerve-cells.
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chromatolysis (kro-ma-tol'i-sis) [chromatin + G. lysis, solution.] i. Destruction of the chromatin, or at least loss of its affinity for the basic dyes, in cloudy swelling and other forms of cellular degeneration; caryolysis, nuclear solution, hypochromatosis. 2. Lysis of the body of a bacterial or other cell, leaving the empty cell membrane, chro'matolysm. Atrophy or shrinkage of Niessl's
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chromidium (kro-mid'-e-um). Any one of the granules of nuclear substance found in the cytoplasm.
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chromidium (kro-midl-um) [G. chroma, color, + -idion, a diminutive termination.] i. The central chromatic structure of the blood-platelet. 2. See the plural, chromidia.
cimicifugin (sim-is-iFu-jin). A resinous concentration from cimicifuga: antispasmodic, narcotic, diaphoretic. Dose, 1-3 gr. (0.06-0.10 gm.).
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cimicifugin (sim-l-sif'u-jin). Macrotih, a yellowish brown resinoid body, the active principle of cimicifuga; tonic and antispasmodic in doses of gr. 1-6 (0.06-0.4).
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clasmatocyte (klos-mal'-o-slt) [xXdffpa, fragment; jcftrof, cell]. A form of very large connective-tissue corpuscles that tend to break up into granules or pieces. '
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clasmatocyte (klaz-mat'o-sit) [Gr. ..v'm.in piece broken off + /ctrot cell). A large connective-tissue cell which shows a tendency to divide into pieces.
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cleidotomy (kli-dot'-p-me) [cleido-; rkiana, to cut]. The operation of dividing the clavicles in cases of < 1 mie : 1 1 1 1 abor due to the broad shoulders of the child.
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cleidotomy (kli-dot'o-mc) [Gr. xXeis clavicle + Tom'? cut]. The operation of dividing the clavicle of the child in difficult labor, in order to permit of the passage of the shoulders.
clinology (kli-nol'o-je) [Gr. < ,W. «• decline + Xo7oj discourse). The science of the decline or retrogression of an animal organism.
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clinology (kli-nol'o-jl) [G. klino, I decline, + -logia. The part of science which has to deal with the retrograde changes in living organisms following the period of maturity.
cochleare (kok-le-ah're). A spoon; among various medical authors, a measure varying from yj dr. to J4 fl. oz. c. magnum. A tablespoon, holding about 16 c.c. c. minimum. A teaspoon, holding about 5 c.c. [Gr., kochliarion.] Cochlearla (kok-le-ah're-ah). A genus of cruciferous plants. C. armoracla. The horse radish. C. pfllclmilis. Common scurvy grass. It is stimulant, aperient, and diuretic.
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cochleare (kok-le-a're). L. for" spoon " or " spoonful." C. am'plum, "large spoon"; a tablespoonful. C. mag'num, tablespoon or tablespoonful: abbreviated to cochl. mag. c. medium, dessertspoon or dessertspoonful; literally, middle-sized spoon: abbreviated to cochl. med. C. par vuru, a teaspoon
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cochleare (kok-le-a're) [L.] A spoon, c. nm plum, c. mag'num, large spoon, tablespoon, c. me'dium, medium-sized spoon, dessertspoon, c. jmr'vum, small spoon, teaspoon.
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codamine (ko1-dam-in) [«M«a. poppy-head: «i«], C»H»NOt. A crystalline alkaloid of opium, isomeric with laudanine. When ferric chloride uadded to it, it assumes a deep-green color.
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co'damine. An alkaloid, C^l^NO,, derived from the mother liquor of morphine, isomeric with laudanine; occurring in hexagonal crystals.
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colpeurynter (kol-pu-rin'-ter) \*t>\-m. vagina; •tpvrur, to widen]. An inflatable bag or sac used for dilating the vagina.
Appleton's Medical Dictionary (1915)
colpeurynter (Icol'pu-rin-ter). A rubber bag for distending the vagina. [Gr, Itolpos, vagina, + eurynein, to dilate.]
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colpeurynter (kol"pu-rin'ter) [G. kolpos, sinus (vagina), + etiryno, I dilate.] A bag introduced empty into the vagina and then filled with water, used for dilating the canal.
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commotio (kom-o'-ski-o) [L.]. A concussion, commotion or shock, c. cerebri, concussion of the brain, c. retime, concussion or paralysis of the retina from a blow on or near the eye. It is characterized by sudden blindness, but there is little or no pphthalmoscopic evidence of any lesion. The sight is usually regained, and its loss is supposedly due to disturbance of the retinal elements, c. spinalis, railway spine.
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commotio (kom-o'she-o) [L. "disturbance"]. A concussion; a violent shaking, or the shock which results from it. c. cer'ebri, concussion of the brain, c. ret'uue, impairment of vision following a blow on or near the eye. c. spina'lia, concussion of the spine.
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commotio (kfi-mo'shyo) [L. commovere, to agitate.] Concussion, c. cer'ebri, concussion of the brain, a disturbance of the brain tissue caused by a blow on the head or a violent shaking, marked by nausea and vertigo followed by coma, with slow respiration and weak pulse, c. refine, a disturbance in retinal function, i.e. of vision, following a blow on the eyeball or a violent shaking of the head.
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concassation (kon-kas-a'-shun) [concassatio; con, together: cassare or quassare, to shake to beat].
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concassation (kon-kas-a'shun). The act of breaking up roots or woods into small pieces in order that their active principles may be more easily extracted by solvents. „
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condylarthrosis (kon-dil-ar-thro'-sis') [condyle; 608poi>t a joint). A form of diarthrosis wherein a condyle is set in a shallow and elliptic cavity and free and varied movement of the joint is possible; condylar articulation.
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confectio (kon-fek'-she-o) [L.; gen., confectionis]. Official name for any confection, q. c. c. Damocratis. See milhridale.
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confectio (kon-fek'she-o) [L.]. See confection. C. o'pii, confection of opium; prepared from opium, aromatic powder, and honey: narcotic. Dose, 5-20 gr. (0.325-1.3 gm.). c. ro'ste, confection of rose; prepared from red-rose petals, sugar, rose-water, and honey: used as a vehicle. c. scammo'nii, confection of scammony; prepared with aromatics and honey: purgative. Dose, 10-30 gr. (0.666-2 gm.). c. sen'nse, confection of senna; a preparation of senna, cassia fistula, tamarind, coriander oil, prune, and fig: laxative. Dose, 2 dr. (8 gm.). C. sul'phuris, confection of sulphur: a laxative. Dose, 1-2 dr. (4-8 gm.). c. terebin'thinn, a carminative and styptic preparation of oil of turpentine. Dose, 1-2 dr. (4-8 gm.).
consilia (kon-sil'e-ah). Letters published by physicians of the isth to i?th centuries, outlining the semciology and treatment of diseases under their observation.
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contrectation (kon-trtk-ta'-shun) [contrectatio; contreclare, to touch), i. Digital examination; palpation; touch; manipulation, as in massage. 2. The impulse to approach and caress a person of the opposite sex (H. Ellis.).
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contrectation (kon-trek-ta'shun) [L. conlrtcta're to handle]. The fondling of a person of the opposite sex; "spooning" (Moll).
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contrectation (kon-trek-ta'shun) [L. contrectare, to handle.] I. Sexual dalliance. 2. The impulse to embrace one of the opposite sex.
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coriamyrtin (kore-am-er'-tin) [Coriaria myrtifolia, myrtle], doHiiOio. An exceedingly poisonous principle, a glucoside, obtained from the fruit of Coriaria
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coronillin (kor-o~nilr-in) [see coroniUa], A glucoside, C?HuOi, from CoroniUa scorpioides; it is a cardiac tonic and diuretic. Dose i-a gr. (0.06-0.13 Gm.).
American Illustrated Medical Dictionary (1922)
coronillin (kor-o-nil'in). A pale-yellow, bitter glucosid, C,HuOj, from the seeds of Corontt'la scorpioi'dcs, a European leguminous plant: a diuretic and heart stimulant. Dose, i-a gr. (0.06-0.13 Km.).
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coron'illin. A glucoside from coronilla; dose, gr. i (0.06).
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""corticifugal (kor-te-sif'-u-gar) [cortex; fugere, to flee] Conducting away from the cortex.
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corticifugal (kor-tis-ifu-gal) [L. cor'tex cortex •(Jvfgcrc to flee]. Proceeding, conducting, or moving away from the cortex.
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corticifugal (kor-tl-sif'ugal) [L. cortex, rind, bark. + fugere, to flee.) Passing in a direction away from the outer surface, noting especially nerve fibers conveying impulses away from the brain cortex.
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corticipetal (kar-te-sip'-et-al) [cortex; petere. to seek]. Conducting toward the cortex.
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corticipetal (kor-tis-ip'et-al) [L. cor'tex cortex + pe'tere to seek]. Moving, progressing, or conducting toward the cortex.
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corticipetal (kor-tt-sip'e-tal) [L. cortex, rind, bark. + petere, to seek.] Passing in a direction toward the outer surface, noting especially nerve fibers conveying impulses toward the cerebral cortex.
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crachotement (kra-shot-mon(gy) [Fr.]. A peculiar reflex following operations upon the utero-ovarian organs, marked by a desire to spit, without the ability to do so. It is usually accompanied by a tendency to syncope.
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crachotement (krah-shot-mawO [Fr.j. Inability to spit, even with a strong desire to do so.
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craw-craw (kraw'-kraw). A variety of filariasis: see filaria sanguinis hominis.
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craw-craw. A term applied in West Africa to a vesiculopustular skin eruption, attended with itching. In some cases embryos of Filaria ptrstans have been found in the vesicles, but they are not usually recognized as the cause of the disease which is regarded by most authorities as simply a pustular eczema. The name has also been given to papular and pustular eruptions in the French Congo and on the Cameroon Coast.
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craw-craw (kraw'kraw). An obstinate form of eczema occurring in West Africa, and affecting chiefly the thighs and genitals, though it may spread over the whole body.
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craw-craw. A term applied in West Africa to a vesiculopustular skin eruption, attended with itching. In some cases embryos of Filaria ptrstans have been found in the vesicles, but they are not usually recognized as the cause of the disease which is regarded by most authorities as simply a pustular eczema. The name has also been given to papular and pustular eruptions in the French Congo and on the Cameroon Coast.
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cresylate (feres'-il-&t). Any compound of cresol with a metallic radical.
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cresylate (kres'I-lat). A salt of cresylic acid, or cresol.
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cresylate. An antiseptic, s. diethylbarbituratc. (Na(CHuOsNii); its actions are the same as those of veronal, but it is more soluble, s. diiodosalicylate. Analgetic, antipyretic, and antiseptic. 8. dlthiosallcylate. A compound of s. salicylate and sulphur. Two such compounds exist, distinguished as i and ii. Salt ii, a compound of 2 atoms of sulphur and 2 molecules of s. salicylate, is a grayish white, hygroscopic powder, very soluble in water. It has been recommended in rheumatism and as an antiseptic. 8. ethylatc. Syn.: caustic soda. CH«CH*ONa; used as a caustic, s. ethylsulpluitc. The compound NaCaHaSOi-lH2O, used as a purgative, s. liuorid. "Fluorol," an antiseptic, s. glyccroboratc. An antiseptic obtained by heating together equal parts of glycerin and s. borate, s. glycerophosphate. Used like glycerophosphoric acid. s. glyeocholate. C»H«NO«Na, occurring in oxgall; used as a cholagogue. s. guaiacolcarbonatc. Used like s. salicylate, a. hydrate. See soda (1st def.). 8. hydrobromate. See s. bromid. s. hydrocarbonatc. See s. bicarbonate, s. hydrochloratc. See s. chlorid. B. hydroxid. The soda of the U. S. Ph., 1890. s. hypochlorite. A compound, NaOCl, of s. and hypochlorous acid. It has not been isolated, but occurs in combination with s. chlorid in liquor sodae chloratae. s. hypophosphlte. A substance, NaH2POi+HaO, occurring as colorless tabular crystals or as an amorphous or crystalline powder of no odor and a sweetish saline [U. S. Ph.] taste, soluble in water or dilute alcohol. The salt of the Br. Ph. is nearly anhydrous. s. ichthyolsulphonate. See ichthyol. s. iodate. A salt of s. and iodic acid. 8. iodld. A compound of s. and iodin, Nal; used like potassium iodid [U. S. Ph., Br. Ph.]. s. lygosinate. (NasCuH^Os-f7H2O). Sternutatory; said to be an active germicide. Useful in uterine gonorrhea, s. nitrate. A salt, NaNOs, of a salty bitterish taste; used in angina pectoris, epilepsy, and spasmodic asthma [U. S. Ph.], s. nitrite. This salt is used as a vasodilator. It undergoes oxidation readily, being converted into s. nitrate [U. S. Ph., Br. Ph.]. 8. oxynaphthol.iic. CioH.(OH).COONa; antipyretic and antiseptic. s. panic resolute. Cs. carbolate. s. phcnolsulphonatc. See s. sulplwcarbolale. sodii phosphas. Ordinary phosphate of s.; disodic orthophosphate. See s. phospltate [U. S. Ph., Br. Ph.]. sodii phosphas elTerTesccns. A granular salt contain
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cresylate (kres'il-at). A cresol compound in which the hydrogen of the hydroxyl is replaced by a base.
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cresylate (kres'I-lat). A salt of cresylic acid, or cresol.
cross-fire (craws'fir). Therapeutic radiation applied by frequent change of position of the applicator or by means of two or more applicators at different points.
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cross-fire (kros'flr). Application of radiationtreatment from different points on the exterior, but with the rays directed toward the same internal point, so that the rays cross one another.
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cross-fire (craws'fir). Therapeutic radiation applied by frequent change of position of the applicator or by means of two or more applicators at different points.
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crotalin (kro'-tal-in) [xpAraXov, a rattle]. An albuminous body contained in the poison of the cobra. It is not coagulable by heat at 212° C.
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cro'talin [Croialus, a genus of rattlesnakes.] i. A protein in rattlesnake venom. 2. Trade name of a preparation made from rattlesnake-virus, which has been recommended in the treatment of epilepsy.
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crotalin (kro'tal-in). A protein found in the venom of rattlesnakes and certain other serpents. It has been used hypodermically in the treatment of epilepsy.
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cro'talin [Croialus, a genus of rattlesnakes.] i. A protein in rattlesnake venom. 2. Trade name of a preparation made from rattlesnake-virus, which has been recommended in the treatment of epilepsy.
cro'talus. A homeopathic preparation of the venom of the rattlesnake, Crotalus horridvs, triturated with milk-sugar; employed in ecchymoses, oozing of blood, hemorrhagic measles, etc., in doses of the 6th to 3Oth potency.
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cro'talus. A homeopathic preparation of the venom of the rattlesnake, Crotalus horridvs, triturated with milk-sugar; employed in ecchymoses, oozing of blood, hemorrhagic measles, etc., in doses of the 6th to 3Oth potency.
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crymotherapy (kri-mo-ther'-ap-t) |. ,„,/..«. icy cold; fi/mnla, therapy). Ribard's term for the therapeutic use of great cold applied locally. A bag filled with carbonic snow at a temperature of —176" F. is applied daily for half an hour to the pit of the stomach. It is previously surrounded by cotton to prevent injury to the skin.
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crymother'apy [G. krymos, cold, + tkerapeia, treatment ] The employment of cold in the treatment of disease.
Appleton's Medical Dictionary (1915)
crymotherapy (kri"mo-ther'ap-e). The therapeutical use of intense cold. [Gr., krymos, icy cold, -4- therapeia, therapeutics.]
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crymother'apy [G. krymos, cold, + tkerapeia, treatment ] The employment of cold in the treatment of disease.
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cryptozygous (krip-tos'-ig-us) [crypto-; firyAr, yoke). Having the dental arches or zygomata concealed from view when the skull is viewed from above.
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cryptoz'ygous [G. kryptos, hidden, + tygon, yoke.] Having a narrow face as compared with the width of the cranium, so that, when the skull is viewed from above, the zygomatic arches are not visible.
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cryptoz'ygous [G. kryptos, hidden, + tygon, yoke.] Having a narrow face as compared with the width of the cranium, so that, when the skull is viewed from above, the zygomatic arches are not visible.
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culicifuge (ku-lis'-if-uf) [culex; fugare, to drive away]. An agent to drive away .nosquitoes.
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culicifuge (ku-list-fuj) [L. culcx(culic-), mosquito, + fugare, to drive away.] i. Driving away gnats and mosquitos. a. An agent which keeps mosquitos from biting.
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culicifuge (ku-lis'if-Oj) [L. cuflex gnat -f- /u'fo banishment]. A preparation intended to prevent the attacks of gnats and mosquitos.
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culicifuge (ku-list-fuj) [L. culcx(culic-), mosquito, + fugare, to drive away.] i. Driving away gnats and mosquitos. a. An agent which keeps mosquitos from biting.
curet (ku-ref) [Fr.]. A kind of scraper or spoon for removing growths or other matter from the walls of cavities. Hartmann's c., a curet for removing adenoids.
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curettement (ku-ret'-ment) [Fr.t curettement]. The removal of vegetations, retained placenta, etc., by means of a curet. Syn., curetagt; cureting; curettate; curettement.
cusso (koos'o) [an Abyssinian word.] (Br.) Kousso, brayera (N.P.); the dried female inflorescence of Hagenia abyssinica (Brayera anthetmintica), a tree of the elevated regions of Abyssinia; employed as a teniacide, in doses of S i (15.0) of the fluidextract, or SJ-i (15.0-30.0) of the infusion.
Appleton's Medical Dictionary (1915)
cus'so. See kusso.
A Practical Medical Dictionary (Stedman, 1922)
cusso (koos'o) [an Abyssinian word.] (Br.) Kousso, brayera (N.P.); the dried female inflorescence of Hagenia abyssinica (Brayera anthetmintica), a tree of the elevated regions of Abyssinia; employed as a teniacide, in doses of S i (15.0) of the fluidextract, or SJ-i (15.0-30.0) of the infusion.
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cutisector (ku-le-sek'-lor) [cults; sector, a cutter]. An instrument for taking small sections of akin from the living subject.
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cutisector (ku"H-seVtor) [L. cutis, skin, + sector, a cutter.] i. An instrument for cutting bits of epidermis for grafting. 3. An instrument for removing a section or cylinder of skin for microscopical examination.
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cutisector (ku"H-seVtor) [L. cutis, skin, + sector, a cutter.] i. An instrument for cutting bits of epidermis for grafting. 3. An instrument for removing a section or cylinder of skin for microscopical examination.
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cyanurin (si-an-t'-rin) [riom, blue; olpov, urine]. Uroglaucin or urine-indigo; indigo found in the urine in cystitis and in chrorrc kidney-diseases; it is also occasionally found in apparent health. ,
cyclitis (si-kli'(kle')tis) [G. kyklos, circle (ciliary body), + -ttis.] Inflammation of the ciliary body, plas'tic c., inflammation of the ciliary body, and usually of the entire uvcal tract, with a fibrinous exudation into the anterior chamber and vitreous, pure c., uncomplicated c., the iris not being involved in the inflammatory process, pu'rulent c., suppurative inflammation of the ciliary body, including usually the iris. se'rous c., simple c., serous iritis, punctate keratitis, descemetitis; simple inflammation of the ciliary body without suppuration or plastic exudate. cyclocepha'lia, cycloceph'aly [G. kyklos, round, +
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cyclitis (si-kli'(kle')tis) [G. kyklos, circle (ciliary body), + -ttis.] Inflammation of the ciliary body, plas'tic c., inflammation of the ciliary body, and usually of the entire uvcal tract, with a fibrinous exudation into the anterior chamber and vitreous, pure c., uncomplicated c., the iris not being involved in the inflammatory process, pu'rulent c., suppurative inflammation of the ciliary body, including usually the iris. se'rous c., simple c., serous iritis, punctate keratitis, descemetitis; simple inflammation of the ciliary body without suppuration or plastic exudate. cyclocepha'lia, cycloceph'aly [G. kyklos, round, +
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cyesiology (si-t-se-ol'-o-jl) [«i^(rii. pregnancy; XAr°«. treatise]. The science of gestation in its medical aspects.
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cyesiology (si-e-sl-ol'o-jt) [G. kiisis, pregnancy, + -logia.] Obstetrics, the branch of medical science which has to do with pregnancy and parturition
A Practical Medical Dictionary (Stedman, 1922)
cyesiology (si-e-sl-ol'o-jt) [G. kiisis, pregnancy, + -logia.] Obstetrics, the branch of medical science which has to do with pregnancy and parturition