| chessboard grafts | An obsolete synonym for postage stamp graft's. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| chest | The anterior wall of the chest or thorax; the breast. See: thorax. Synonym: pectus, phthinoid. Origin: A.S. Cest, a box (05 Mar 2000) |
| chest film | most common X-ray used to detect abnormalities in or within the thoracic cage, such as the lungs, heart, aorta, and the bones of the chest. Extra metallic objects, such as jewelry are removed from the chest and neck areas for a chest X-ray to avoid interference with x-ray penetration and improve accuracy of the interpretation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| chest index | Anteroposterior diameter of the thorax times 100 divided by the transverse diameter of the thorax. Synonym: chest index. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chest leads | Those in which the exploring electrode is on the chest overlying the heart or its vicinity. Synonym: precordial leads, semidirect leads. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chest metastases with pneumothorax | <radiology> Common with metastatic sarcomas: osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma (12 Dec 1998) |
| chest pain | There are many causes of chest pain. One is angina which results from inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Angina can be caused by coronary artery disease or spasm of the coronary arteries. Chest pain can also be due to a heart attack (coronary occlusion) and other important diseases. Do not try to ignore chest pain and work (or play) though it. Chest pain is a warning to seek medical attention. (12 Dec 1998) |
| chest physician | A medically qualified specialist in internal medicine who has subspecialised in the diseases of the chest and the breathing system. (16 Dec 1997) |
| chest radiology | The clinical subspecialty concerned with the diagnostic radiology of diseases of the thorax, especially the heart or lungs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chest tube thoracostomy | <procedure, surgery> A surgical procedure to create an artificial conduit into the chest cavity. Usually performed for purposes of chest drainage. (27 Sep 1997) |
| chest tubes | Plastic tubes used for drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space. Their surgical insertion is called tube thoracostomy. (12 Dec 1998) |
| chest wall | In respiratory physiology, the total system of structures outside the lungs that move as a part of breathing; it includes the rib cage, diaphragm, abdominal wall, and abdominal contents. Synonym: thoracic wall. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chest wall pain | Chest pain that originates from a noncardiac cause. Chest wall pain typically involves an inflammatory condition of the muscles, bones or joints that comprise the thorax. (27 Sep 1997) |
| chest X-ray | Commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs, but can also detect abnormalities in the heart, aorta, and the bones of the thoracic area. Metallic objects, such as jewelry are removed from the chest and neck areas for a chest X-ray to avoid interference with x-ray penetration and improve accuracy of the interpretation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| chestnut | A small oval or round horny structure in the skin on the inner side of the legs of the horse. Since the architecture of chestnut's varies in every individual, they may be used, like fingerprints of man, for positive identification of individuals. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chelonian |
turtle, tortoise, pertaining to turtles.
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| chemical |
Chemical fertilizers are manufactured chemicals designed to give a boost to plant growth and supply nutrients that are lacking. Usually the most important of these are nitrogen. Nitrogen (N) is important for leaf growth. Phosphorous (P) is needed for root health. Potash (K) is used in flower development. These are the primary chemicals in "complete" fertilizers. Often, small amounts of other chemicals such as sulfur, iron, magnesium, also are included.
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| cheek |
The cheek is the center of the face. Often dirtier-colored than the rest of the face, it is rarely used for identification purposes. However, a few birds, such as the American Kestrel and its "sideburns", may have special markings on or near the cheeks.
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| chemotherapy |
The use of drugs in the treatment or control of disease. Usually referring to those drugs used in the treatment of cancer.
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| chemical energy |
Potential energy stored in chemical bonds of molecules.
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| ChE | spread made of cheese mixed with butter or cream or cream cheese and seasonings |
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| ChE | tray on which cheeses are served |
| ChE | tray on which cheeses are served |
| ChE | a hamburger with melted cheese on it |
| ChE | made with sweetened cream cheese and eggs and cream baked in a crumb crust |
| ChE | a coarse loosely woven cotton gauze |
| ChE | greatly annoyed |
| ChE | erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers |
| ChE | having the consistency of cheese |
| ChE | giving or spending with reluctance |
| ChE | (informal) of very poor quality |
| ChE | long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws |
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