Chediak-Higashi Syndrome - ț̢
A form of phagocyte bactericidal dysfunction characterized by unusual oculocutaneous albinism, high incidence of lymphoreticular neoplasms, and recurrent pyogenic infections. In many cell types, abnormal lysosomes are present leading to defective pigment distribution and abnormal neutrophil functions. The disease is transmitted by autosomal recessive inheritance and a similar disorder occurs in the beige mouse, the Aleutian mink, and albino Hereford cattle.
Cheese - ț̢
A nutritious food consisting primarily of the curd or the semisolid substance formed when milk coagulates.
Synonyms : Cheeses
Cheilitis - ț̢
Inflammation of the lips. It is of various etiologies and degrees of pathology.
Synonyms : Cheilitides
Cheirogaleidae - ț̢
A family of the order PRIMATES, suborder Strepsirhini (PROSIMII), containing five genera. All inhabitants of Madagascar, the genera are: Allocebus, Cheirogaleus (dwarf lemurs), Microcebus (mouse lemurs), Mirza, and Phaner.