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Contactins
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D058966 |
[A family of immunoglobulin-related cell adhesion molecules that are involved in NERVOUS SYSTEM patterning.
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Containment of Biohazards
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D003264 |
[Physical and biological barriers against the spread of potentially hazardous biologically active agents such as bacteria, viruses, recombinant nucleotides, contaminated bio-specimens, etc. Typically involves the use of specialized equipment, facilities, procedures, professional personnel and established protocols.
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Contig Mapping
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D020451 |
[Overlapping of cloned or sequenced DNA to construct a continuous region of a gene, chromosome or genome.
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Continental Population Groups
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D044469 |
[Groups of individuals whose putative ancestry is from native continental populations based on similarities in physical appearance.
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Contingent Negative Variation
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D003265 |
[A negative shift of the cortical electrical potentials that increases over time. It is associated with an anticipated response to an expected stimulus and is an electrical event indicative of a state of readiness or expectancy.
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Continuity of Patient Care
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D003266 |
[Health care provided on a continuing basis from the initial contact, following the patient through all phases of medical care.
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
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D045422 |
[A technique of respiratory therapy, in either spontaneously breathing or mechanically ventilated patients, in which airway pressure is maintained above atmospheric pressure throughout the respiratory cycle by pressurization of the ventilatory circuit. (On-Line Medical Dictionary [Internet]. Newcastle upon Tyne(UK): The University Dept. of Medical Oncology: The CancerWEB Project; c1997-2003 [cited 2003 Apr 17]. Available from: http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/omd/)
, A ventilatory mode delivering CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE with a time cycled change between an upper and lower airway pressure level, allowing unrestricted spontaneous breathing throughout the ventilatory cycle.
, The administration of CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE by the nasal route.
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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
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D000079664 |
[Procedures with continuous blood purification (e.g., dialysis, filtration or perfusion) via vascular access designed to mimic kidney function in kidney diseases (e.g., ACUTE RENAL FAILURE and poisoning).
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Contraception
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D003267 |
[Prevention of CONCEPTION by blocking fertility temporarily, or permanently (STERILIZATION, REPRODUCTIVE). Common means of reversible contraception include NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING METHODS; CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS; or CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES.
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Contraception Behavior
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D003268 |
[Behavior patterns of those practicing CONTRACEPTION.
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Contraception, Barrier
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D042121 |
[Methods of contraception in which physical, chemical, or biological means are used to prevent the SPERM from reaching the fertilizable OVUM.
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Contraception, Immunologic
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D003269 |
[Contraceptive methods based on immunological processes and techniques, such as the use of CONTRACEPTIVE VACCINES.
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Contraception, Postcoital
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D044363 |
[Means of postcoital intervention to avoid pregnancy, such as the administration of POSTCOITAL CONTRACEPTIVES to prevent FERTILIZATION of an egg or implantation of a fertilized egg (OVUM IMPLANTATION).
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Contraceptive Agents
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D003270 |
[Chemical substances that prevent or reduce the probability of CONCEPTION.
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Contraceptive Agents, Female
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D003271 |
[Chemical substances or agents with contraceptive activity in females. Use for female contraceptive agents in general or for which there is no specific heading.
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Contraceptive Agents, Hormonal
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D000080066 |
[Contraceptive agents that act on the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM.
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Contraceptive Agents, Male
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D003272 |
[Chemical substances or agents with contraceptive activity in males. Use for male contraceptive agents in general or for which there is no specific heading.
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Contraceptive Devices
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D003273 |
[Devices that diminish the likelihood of or prevent conception. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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Contraceptive Devices, Female
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D003274 |
[Contraceptive devices used by females.
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Contraceptive Devices, Male
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D003275 |
[Contraceptive devices used by males.
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