| Celsius | <unit> A measurement of temperature (Celsius or Centigrade) that is commonly used in Europe. Normal body temperature is considered to be 37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Body temperature can vary 1/2 degree Celsius above or below 37 C and still be considered normal. Body temperature varies with many factors including level of activity. To convert a Fahrenheit temperature to Celsius use: C = (F-32) x 5/9. To convert a Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit use: F = (C x 9/5) + 32 (13 Nov 1997) |
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| Celsius scale | A temperature scale that is based upon the triple point of water (defined to be 273.16 K) and assigned the value of 0.01캜; this has replaced the centigrade scale because the triple point of water can be more accurately measured than the ice point; although, for most practical purposes, the two scales are equivalent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Celsius, Anders | <person> Swedish astronomer, 1701-1744. See: Celsius scale. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Celsus kerion | An inflammatory fungus infection of the scalp and beard, marked by pustules and a boggy infiltration of the surrounding parts; most commonly caused by Microsporum audouinii. Synonym: Celsus kerion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Celsus' area | <dermatology> An obsolete term for alopecia areata. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Celsus' papules | Acute papular eczema of severe type. Synonym: Celsus' papules. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Celsus' vitiligo | <dermatology> An obsolete term for alopecia areata. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Celsus, Aulus Cornelius | <person> Roman physician and medical writer, ca. 30 B.C.-45 A.D. See: Celsus' alopecia, Celsus' area, Celsus kerion, Celsus' papules, Celsus' vitiligo. (05 Mar 2000) |