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Chelating agents

In instrument processing, chelating agents are used to bind with hard water minerals to…

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Chemotaxis

Refers to the attraction of phagocytes (white blood cells) to a site they are…

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Chemotherapy

Treatment of infections or other diseases (e.g. various cancers) with chemical agents; often increases…

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Cheyne-Stokes breathing

A pattern of breathing characterized by a period of apnea lasting 10 to 60…

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CHG

Chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic – A skin preparation that kills bacteria by disrupting its cell…

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Chloride shift

The shift of chloride ions from the plasma into the red blood cells upon…

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Chronic alveolar hyperventilation

A condition of hyperventilation lasting for more than 24 hours. The condition results in…

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Chronic Pain

Having sudden or slow onset of any intensity pain from mild to severe, being…

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Chronic ventilatory failure

A condition resulting from prolonged hypoventilation (for more than 24 hours); the condition results…

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Chyme

Waste products that leave the stomach through the small intestine and then pass through…

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Catheter Connectors

These devices allow access to a catheter.

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Catheter Cuff

A balloon that is connected to a catheter. After the catheter is positioned, the…

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