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Cannula
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CannulaSimply a slender tube that can be inserted into a body cavity or duct. During the insertion of the cannula, its lumen (interior) is usually occupied by a trocar, a solid shaft, to stiffen it.
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Cavity
A hollow place or hole within the body.
Duct
A channel or passage through which fluids move.
Cannula
Simply a slender tube that can be inserted into a body cavity or duct. During the insertion of the cannula, its lumen (interior) is usually occupied by a trocar, a solid shaft, to stiffen it.
Lumen
The hollow area within a tube.
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Cannabinoid
A chemical compound in cannabis. or marijuana. Tetrahydrocannabinol is one of the cannabinoids.
Cannabinoid receptor 1
One of the two known receptors in the endocannabinoid (EC) system associated with the intake of food and tobacco dependency. Blocking the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1) may reduce dependence on tobacco and the craving for food. The gene encoding CNR1 is located in chromosome region 6q14-q15. Also called the CB1 receptor or CB1.
Cannabinoid receptor 2
One of the two known receptors in the endocannabinoid (EC) system. The gene encoding cannabinoid receptor 2 (CNR2) is located on chromosome 1. Also known as the CB2 receptor or CB2.
Cannabis
The class of plants that includes marijuana and other hemps.
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Candidiasis, oral
Yeast infection of the mouth and throat caused by the fungus Candida albicans; also known as thrush. Yeast organisms are part of the germs normally found in various parts of the body. They ordinarily do not cause any symptoms.
Canine heartworm
Dirofilaria immitis.
Cannabinoid
A chemical compound in cannabis. or marijuana. Tetrahydrocannabinol is one of the cannabinoids.
Cannabinoid receptor 1
One of the two known receptors in the endocannabinoid (EC) system associated with the intake of food and tobacco dependency. Blocking the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1) may reduce dependence on tobacco and the craving for food. The gene encoding CNR1 is located in chromosome region 6q14-q15. Also called the CB1 receptor or CB1.
Cannabinoid receptor 2
One of the two known receptors in the endocannabinoid (EC) system. The gene encoding cannabinoid receptor 2 (CNR2) is located on chromosome 1. Also known as the CB2 receptor or CB2.
Cannula
CAPD
Central auditory processing disorder.
Caps
Abbreviation for capsules. One of a number of hallowed abbreviations of terms that have traditionally been used in prescriptions.
Capsid
The protein coat of a virus.
Car booster seat
A car seat for a child who has outgrown both an infant seat and a toddler seat.
Carb
Slang for carbohydrate. Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principal types of nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Carbohydrates can also be defined chemically as neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
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Cavity
A hollow place or hole within the body.
Duct
A channel or passage through which fluids move.
Cannula
Simply a slender tube that can be inserted into a body cavity or duct. During the insertion of the cannula, its lumen (interior) is usually occupied by a trocar, a solid shaft, to stiffen it.
Lumen
The hollow area within a tube.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Cannabinoid
A chemical compound in cannabis. or marijuana. Tetrahydrocannabinol is one of the cannabinoids.
Cannabinoid receptor 1
One of the two known receptors in the endocannabinoid (EC) system associated with the intake of food and tobacco dependency. Blocking the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1) may reduce dependence on tobacco and the craving for food. The gene encoding CNR1 is located in chromosome region 6q14-q15. Also called the CB1 receptor or CB1.
Cannabinoid receptor 2
One of the two known receptors in the endocannabinoid (EC) system. The gene encoding cannabinoid receptor 2 (CNR2) is located on chromosome 1. Also known as the CB2 receptor or CB2.
Cannabis
The class of plants that includes marijuana and other hemps.
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Candidiasis, oral
Yeast infection of the mouth and throat caused by the fungus Candida albicans; also known as thrush. Yeast organisms are part of the germs normally found in various parts of the body. They ordinarily do not cause any symptoms.
Canine heartworm
Dirofilaria immitis.
Cannabinoid
A chemical compound in cannabis. or marijuana. Tetrahydrocannabinol is one of the cannabinoids.
Cannabinoid receptor 1
One of the two known receptors in the endocannabinoid (EC) system associated with the intake of food and tobacco dependency. Blocking the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1) may reduce dependence on tobacco and the craving for food. The gene encoding CNR1 is located in chromosome region 6q14-q15. Also called the CB1 receptor or CB1.
Cannabinoid receptor 2
One of the two known receptors in the endocannabinoid (EC) system. The gene encoding cannabinoid receptor 2 (CNR2) is located on chromosome 1. Also known as the CB2 receptor or CB2.
Cannula
CAPD
Central auditory processing disorder.
Caps
Abbreviation for capsules. One of a number of hallowed abbreviations of terms that have traditionally been used in prescriptions.
Capsid
The protein coat of a virus.
Car booster seat
A car seat for a child who has outgrown both an infant seat and a toddler seat.
Carb
Slang for carbohydrate. Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principal types of nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Carbohydrates can also be defined chemically as neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
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