| CAP | Cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin(Doxorubicin), cis-Platinum |
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| CAP | camptodactyly-arthropathy-pericarditis [syndrome]; Canada Assistance Plan; capsule; captopril; catab... |
| CAP | cationic antimicrobial protein; circumference of apex |
| cap | capacity; capsule |
| DC | daily census; data communication; data conversion; decrease; deep compartment; Dental Corps; deoxych... |
| cradle cap | <dermatology> A form of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp in infants that is characterised by flaky or scaly skin which may be reddened. May involve the skin on the nose, eyebrows, scalp, ears and skin of the trunk (in skin folds). A weak 0.5% hydrocortisone cream can be effective in controlling this problem. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| head cap | A collapsed membranous vesicle that covers the anterior part of the nucleus of the spermatozoon, derived from the acrosomal granule; the carbohydrate-rich substance of the cap is associated with hydrolytic enzymes that aid in sperm penetration of the zona pellucida of the ovum. Synonym: head cap. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pyloric cap | Archaic term for duodenal cap. (05 Mar 2000) |
| duodenal cap | The first portion of the duodenum, as seen in a roentgenogram or by fluoroscopy. Synonym: duodenal bulb. (05 Mar 2000) |
| enamel cap | The enamel covering the crown of a tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| knee cap dislocation | <orthopaedics> A dislocation of the knee cap most often occurs with the knee cap moving laterally (toward the outer aspect of the leg). Features include a partially flexed knee joint with obvious displacement of the knee cap laterally. Reduction is accomplished with knee joint extension and gently coaxing the knee cap back to the midline. (17 Dec 1997) |