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Curacao
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D000073096 |
[Constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Full autonomy in internal affairs was granted in 2010. It is an island located in the Caribbean Sea - north of Venezuela. (from CIA World Factbook)
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Curare
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D003472 |
[Plant extracts from several species, including genera STRYCHNOS and Chondodendron, which contain TETRAHYDROISOQUINOLINES that produce PARALYSIS of skeletal muscle. These extracts are toxic and must be used with the administration of artificial respiration.
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Curculigo
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D031408 |
[A plant genus of the family Hypoxidaceae that contains curculin and cycloartane saponins.
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Curcuma
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D030024 |
[A plant genus of the family ZINGIBERACEAE that contains CURCUMIN and curcuminoids.
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Curcumin
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D003474 |
[A yellow-orange dye obtained from tumeric, the powdered root of CURCUMA longa. It is used in the preparation of curcuma paper and the detection of boron. Curcumin appears to possess a spectrum of pharmacological properties, due primarily to its inhibitory effects on metabolic enzymes.
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Curettage
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D003475 |
[A scraping, usually of the interior of a cavity or tract, for removal of new growth or other abnormal tissue, or to obtain material for tissue diagnosis. It is performed with a curet (curette), a spoon-shaped instrument designed for that purpose. (From Stedman, 25th ed & Dorland, 27th ed)
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Curing Lights, Dental
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D055117 |
[Light sources used to activate polymerization of light-cured DENTAL CEMENTS and DENTAL RESINS. Degree of cure and bond strength depends on exposure time, wavelength, and intensity of the curing light.
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Curium
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D003476 |
[A radioactive actinide with atomic symbol Cm, and atomic number 96. Thirteen curium isotopes have been produced with mass numbers ranging from 238-250. Its valence can be +3 or +4. It is intensely radioactive and decays by alpha-emission.
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Current Procedural Terminology
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D039702 |
[Descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by PHYSICIANS. It is produced by the AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION and used in insurance claim reporting for MEDICARE; MEDICAID; and private health insurance programs (From CPT 2002).
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Curriculum
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D003479 |
[A course of study offered by an educational institution.
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Curvularia
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D000084702 |
[A genus of fungi in the family Pleosporaceae, order Pleosporales and phylum ASCOMYCOTA. Curvularia fungi are plant pathogens, mostly on grasses (POACEAE) and were formerly a part of Bipolaris, Cochliobolus and Curvularia complex.
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Cuscuta
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D034182 |
[A plant genus of the family Cuscutaceae. It is a threadlike climbing parasitic plant that is used in DRUGS, CHINESE HERBAL.
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Cushing Syndrome
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D003480 |
[A condition caused by prolonged exposure to excess levels of cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) or other GLUCOCORTICOIDS from endogenous or exogenous sources. It is characterized by upper body OBESITY; OSTEOPOROSIS; HYPERTENSION; DIABETES MELLITUS; HIRSUTISM; AMENORRHEA; and excess body fluid. Endogenous Cushing syndrome or spontaneous hypercortisolism is divided into two groups, those due to an excess of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN and those that are ACTH-independent.
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Cuspid
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D003481 |
[The third tooth to the left and to the right of the midline of either jaw, situated between the second INCISOR and the premolar teeth (BICUSPID). (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p817)
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Custodial Care
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D003482 |
[Board, room, and other personal assistance services generally provided on a long term basis. It excludes regular medical care.
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Cutaneous Elimination
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D066238 |
[The discharge of substances from the blood supply to the glands of the skin and excretion in the SWEAT and SEBUM.
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Cutaneous Fistula
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D017577 |
[An abnormal passage or communication leading from an internal organ to the surface of the body.
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Cutis Laxa
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D003483 |
[A group of connective tissue diseases in which skin hangs in loose pendulous folds. It is believed to be associated with decreased elastic tissue formation as well as an abnormality in elastin formation. Cutis laxa is usually a genetic disease, but acquired cases have been reported. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
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Cyamopsis
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D031293 |
[A plant genus of the family FABACEAE that is the source of guar gum.
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Cyanamide
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D003484 |
[A cyanide compound which has been used as a fertilizer, defoliant and in many manufacturing processes. It often occurs as the calcium salt, sometimes also referred to as cyanamide. The citrated calcium salt is used in the treatment of alcoholism.
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