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Carney triad

A very rare disorder marked by tumors of the gastrointestinal tract (usually the stomach), tumors that form in embryonic nervous tissue in the head, neck, and … [Read more...]

Carney-Stratakis dyad

A rare, inherited disorder marked by tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and tumors that form in embryonic nervous tissue in the head, neck, and torso. Also … [Read more...]

Carney-Stratakis syndrome

A rare, inherited disorder marked by tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and tumors that form in embryonic nervous tissue in the head, neck, and torso. Also … [Read more...]

carnitine

A substance made in the muscle and liver tissue and found in certain foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, and some dairy products. It is used by many cells in … [Read more...]

Carnitor

(Other name for: levocarnitine) … [Read more...]

carotenoid

A substance found in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables and in dark green, leafy vegetables. Carotenoids may reduce the risk of developing cancer. … [Read more...]

carotid artery

A major artery that carries blood from the heart to the head. There is a carotid artery on each side of the neck, and each one splits into two branches. The … [Read more...]

carrier oil

An oil with little or no scent that is used to dilute or … [Read more...]

Cartilade

(Other name for: shark cartilage) … [Read more...]

cartilage

A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body. … [Read more...]