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Cellulase

Enzymes that break down carbohydrates.

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Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a diffuse inflammation of connective tissue with severe inflammation of dermal and…

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Cellulose

Part of the cell wall in most plants. Cotton and paper are cellulose-based products.…

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

A federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that…

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Central Line (CL)

A vascular infusion device that terminates at or close to the heart or one…

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Central nervous system (CNS)

One of the two main divisions of the nervous system, consisting of the brain…

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Caloric density

The property expressed by the amount of calories per volume of formula. e.g. 1…

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Campylobacteriosis

Diarrheal disease caused by campylobacter bacteria, acquired by the ingestion of contaminated meats, water,…

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Candida albicans

A common yeast-like fungus normally present in the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestinal…

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Candidiasis

A yeast infection caused by Candida albicans, an opportunistic yeast that is part of…

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Cannula

A small, flexible tube, usually containing a trocar at one end, that is inserted…

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Cannulate

The insertion of a catheter into a body cavity, duct or vessel.

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