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Callus
Callus 1. Localized thickening of the skin. 2. A fibrous band formed around the site of a fracture that seals the ends of the bone together and is then gradually replaced by mature bone.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Fracture
Broken, especially a broken bone.
Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
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CALLA
Common acute lymphocytic leukemia antigen.
Callang General Hospital
The Callang General Hospital is a hospital in Santiago City, Philippines.
Callao doctors
All doctors near Callao, Peru. Doctors who can assist a patient in Callao.
Callosity
Synonymous with callus. Both callus and callosity are derived from the Latin callum meaning thick skin.
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Classical conditioning
Elicitation of a response by a stimulus that normally does not elicit that response. The response is one that is mediated primarily by the autonomic nervous system (such as salivation or a change in heart rate). A previously neutral stimulus is repeatedly presented just before an unconditioned stimulus that normally elicits that response. When the response subsequently occurs in the presence of the previously neutral stimulus, it is called a conditioned response, and the previously neutral stimulus, a conditioned stimulus.
Cranial
The anatomical term for towards the head; also the general term for of the head. i.e. the lungs are cranial to the pelvis. See Caudal/Inferior/Superior
Caudal
The anatomical term for towards the tail. i.e. the kidney is caudal to the shoulder. See Cranial/Superior/Inferior
Cachexia
A generally weakened, emaciated condition of the body.
Calciferol
Vitamin D.
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Calorie
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree. Commonly used to express the amount of energy-producing value in food.
Calv?-Perthes
A disease in children affecting the growth plate of the head of the thigh, caused by interference in the blood supply.
Candida
The class of yeast that causes thrush and vaginal yeast infections.
Canker
An open sore on the lip or skin inside the mouth.
Cannabis
The class of plants that includes marijuana and other hemps.
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