| CV | <abbreviation> Coefficient of variation; cardiovascular; closing volume. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| CV-1 SPase | <enzyme> Cathepsin b-like cysteine protease from green monkey kidney cell line; has sequence homology with human cathepsin l and reacts with anti-cathepsin l antibody; acts on transcription factor sp1 and retinoblastoma protein; do not confuse with glutamic acid-specific endopeptidase from staph aureus which is also called spase; partial amino acid sequence given in first source Registry number: EC 3.4.22.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| CVA | <neurology> This general term encompasses such problems as stroke and cerebral haemorrhage. Acronym: CVA (12 Jan 1998) |
| cvniti | <dentistry> A special nickel titanium archwire which slowly straightens as it sits in your mouth. This archwire allows the orthodontist to move your teeth without having to tighten your braces so often so you will hurt less. (08 Jan 1998) |
| CVP | <abbreviation> Central venous pressure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| CVS | See Chorionic villus sampling. (12 Dec 1998) |