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Correlation
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CorrelationThe relationship of one variable to another, not to be confused with causation.
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Corrections Deparment Institute
The Corrections Deparment Institute is a hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States.
Correspondence problem
In Stereopsis: the challenge of matching elements in one eye with elements in another eye. Also known as the Matching Problem. In Motion: the challenge of matching moving elements in one frame with elements in a succeeding frame (especially true of random dot cinematograms).
Corrigan pulse
A pulse that is full and then suddenly collapses.
Corrugated
Having a ripple-like distortion.
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Contract
A written, dated, and signed agreement between two or more involved parties that sets out any arrangements on delegation and distribution of tasks and obligations and, if appropriate, on financial matters. The protocol may serve as the basis of a contract.
Control group
The group of subjects in a controlled study that receives no treatment, a standard treatment, or a placebo instead of the therapy being investigated.
Controlled study
A study in which a test treatment is compared with a treatment that has known effects. The control group may receive no treatment, standard treatment, or placebo.
Coordinating centre
Headquarters for a multisite trial that collects all data.
Coordinating committee
A committee that a sponsor may organise to coordinate the conduct of a multicentre trial.
Correlation
Crossover trial
In crossover trials, each subject receives both treatments being compared (often the test drug for one period and the placebo for another period). Such trials are used for patients who have a stable, usually chronic, condition during both treatment period.
Cerebrospinal
Relating to the brain and the spinal cord.
Chemoprophylaxis
Prevention of disease by the use of chemicals or drugs.
Cholinergic
Relating to nerve cells or fibers that employ acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
Coagulopathy
A disease affecting the coagulability of the blood.
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Corrections Deparment Institute
The Corrections Deparment Institute is a hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States.
Correspondence problem
In Stereopsis: the challenge of matching elements in one eye with elements in another eye. Also known as the Matching Problem. In Motion: the challenge of matching moving elements in one frame with elements in a succeeding frame (especially true of random dot cinematograms).
Corrigan pulse
A pulse that is full and then suddenly collapses.
Corrugated
Having a ripple-like distortion.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Contract
A written, dated, and signed agreement between two or more involved parties that sets out any arrangements on delegation and distribution of tasks and obligations and, if appropriate, on financial matters. The protocol may serve as the basis of a contract.
Control group
The group of subjects in a controlled study that receives no treatment, a standard treatment, or a placebo instead of the therapy being investigated.
Controlled study
A study in which a test treatment is compared with a treatment that has known effects. The control group may receive no treatment, standard treatment, or placebo.
Coordinating centre
Headquarters for a multisite trial that collects all data.
Coordinating committee
A committee that a sponsor may organise to coordinate the conduct of a multicentre trial.
Correlation
Crossover trial
In crossover trials, each subject receives both treatments being compared (often the test drug for one period and the placebo for another period). Such trials are used for patients who have a stable, usually chronic, condition during both treatment period.
Cerebrospinal
Relating to the brain and the spinal cord.
Chemoprophylaxis
Prevention of disease by the use of chemicals or drugs.
Cholinergic
Relating to nerve cells or fibers that employ acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
Coagulopathy
A disease affecting the coagulability of the blood.
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