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C elegans
C elegans
Caenorhabditis elegans, a roundworm.
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C elegans genome
All of the genetic information contained in the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans).
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C-IBS
Constipation-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
C-peptide
A byproduct of insulin production, usually by the pancreas. The level of C-peptide is a gauge of how much insulin is being produced in the body.
C-section
Short for Caesarian section, a procedure in which a baby, rather than being born vaginally, is surgically extracted (removed) from the uterus.
C botulinum
Clostridium botulinum.
C difficile
Clostridium difficile.
C elegans
C elegans genome
All of the genetic information contained in the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans).
C welchii
Clostridium welchii.
C1 (cervical vertebra)
C1 is the first cervical (neck) vertebra which is called the atlas. It supports the head.
C1-C7 (cervical vertebrae)
C1 through C7 are the symbols for the cervical (neck) vertebrae, the upper 7 vertebrae in the spinal column (the vertebral column).
C2 (cervical vertebra)
C2 is the symbol for the second cervical vertebra, which is also called the axis. It is so-named because the uppermost cervical vertebra (called the atlas) rotates about the odontoid process of the second cervical vertebra. The joint between the axis and atlas is a pivot type of joint. It allows the head turn.
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