| contraction |
The shortening of a written or spoken word or expression by omission of one or more letters or sounds, such as can't
Ãâó: www.mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/reading/gloss...
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| control animal |
An animal in a study that does not receive the treatment being tested. Comparing the health of control animals with the health of treated animals allows researchers to evaluate the effects of a treatment more accurately.
Ãâó: goldbamboo.com/glossary-1c-v1-u-all1.html
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| contract |
An agreement between the Community and the participants concerning the performance of an indirect action establishing rights and obligations between the Community and the participants on the one hand, and between the participants in that indirect action, on the other.
Ãâó: europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions...
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| contraindication |
A condition in a recipient, which is likely to result in a life-threatening problem if a vaccine were given.
Ãâó: www.sabin.org/vaccine_science_GlossaryB_D.htm
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| contracture |
Arthritis or prolonged immobility can result in the involved joint becoming less freely moveable. Associated with shortening and wasting of muscles.
Ãâó: www.spondylitis.org/patient_resources/glossary.asp...
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