The sum of all chemical changes that take place in a cell through which energy and basic components are provided for essential processes, including the … [Read more...]
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cellulitis
An acute, spreading infection of the deep tissues of the skin and muscle that causes the skin to become warm and tender and may also cause fever, chills, … [Read more...]
cellulose
A building block of plant cells and fiber. Cellulose cannot be digested by people, and is used to add bulk to the diet. … [Read more...]
Cenolate
(Other name for: ascorbic acid) … [Read more...]
centesis
1) puncture or perforation2) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid … [Read more...]
centimeter
A measure of length in the metric system. There are 100 centimeters in a meter and 2 … [Read more...]
central nervous system
The brain and spinal cord. Also called CNS. … [Read more...]
central nervous system metastasis
Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the central nervous system (CNS). Also called CNS metastasis. … [Read more...]
central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumor
A type of cancer that arises from a particular type of cell within the brain or spinal cord. Also called CNS PNET. … [Read more...]
central nervous system prophylaxis
Chemotherapy or radiation therapy given to the central nervous system (CNS) as a preventive treatment. It kills cancer cells that may be in the brain and spinal … [Read more...]