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Cachexia |
A deprived condition of nutrition. |
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cachexia |
A generally weakened, emaciated condition of the body. |
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caffeine |
A bitter-tasting, water-soluble compound that acts as a central nervous system stimulant and has a mild diuretic (increasing urination) effect. |
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calciferol |
Vitamin D. |
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calcification |
Calcium salt deposits in soft tissues. |
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calculus |
A small, hard mass or stone formed in the body, as in a kidney or gallbladder, or a hard coating on the surface of the teeth. |
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callus |
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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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. |
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Calv?-Perthes |
A disease in children affecting the growth plate of the head of the thigh, caused by interference in the blood supply. |
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camphor |
An agent derived from a cinnamon tree that's used to relieve pain and itching. |
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