| clonograph | An instrument for registering the movements in clonic spasm. Origin: G. Klonos, tumult, + grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
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| clonorchiasis | Infection of the biliary passages with clonorchis sinensis, also called opisthorchis sinensis. It may lead to inflammation of the biliary tract, proliferation of biliary epithelium, progressive portal fibrosis, and sometimes bile duct carcinoma. Extension to the liver may lead to fatty changes and cirrhosis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| clonorchiosis | Infection of the biliary passages with clonorchis sinensis, also called opisthorchis sinensis. It may lead to inflammation of the biliary tract, proliferation of biliary epithelium, progressive portal fibrosis, and sometimes bile duct carcinoma. Extension to the liver may lead to fatty changes and cirrhosis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| clonorchis sinensis | <radiology> Liver fluke, endemic to China, Japan, SE Asia, (?) cause of Oriental cholangitis, associated with cholangiocarcinoma !, bile duct is preferred site, snail reservoir leading to fresh water fish, XR: multiple stones in common bile duct (12 Dec 1998) |
| clonospasm | <neurology, physiology> A form of movement marked by contractions and relaxations of a muscle, occurring in rapid succession. (13 Nov 1997) |
| clonus | <neurology, physiology> A form of movement marked by contractions and relaxations of a muscle, occurring in rapid succession. (13 Nov 1997) |
| clopamide | <chemical> A diuretic with properties similar to those of the thiazide diuretics even though it does not contain a thiazide ring system. Pharmacological action: diuretics, sulfamyl. Chemical name: Benzamide, 3-(aminosulfonyl)-4-chloro-N-(2,6-dimethyl-1-piperidinyl)-, cis- (12 Dec 1998) |
| clopenthixol | <chemical> A thioxanthene with therapeutic actions similar to the phenothiazine antipsychotics. It is an antagonist at d1 and d2 dopamine receptors. Pharmacological action: antipsychotic agents, dopamine antagonists. Chemical name: 1-Piperazineethanol, 4-(3-(2-chloro-9H-thioxanthen-9-ylidene)propyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| clopidol | <chemical> A very effective anticoccidial agent used in poultry. Pharmacological action: coccidiostats. Chemical name: 4-Pyridinol, 3,5-dichloro-2,6-dimethyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| cloprostenol | <chemical> 7-(2-beta-(4-(3-chlorophenoxy)-3-hydroxy-1-butenyl)-3,5-dihydroxycyclopentyl)-5-heptenoic acid. A synthetic prostaglandin f2alpha analog. The compound has luteolytic effects and is used for the synchronization of estrus in cattle. Chemical name: 5-Heptenoic acid, 7-(2-(4-(3-chlorophenoxy)-3-hydroxy-1-butenyl)-3,5-dihydroxycyclopentyl)-, (1alpha(Z),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha,5alpha)-(+-)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| Cloquet's canal | A minute canal running through the vitreous from the discus nervi optici to the lens, containing in foetal life a prolongation of the central artery of the retina, the hyaloid artery. See: vitreous, hyaloid artery. Synonym: canalis hyaloideus, central canal of the vitreous, Cloquet's canal, Stilling's canal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Cloquet's hernia | A femoral hernia perforating the aponeurosis of the pectineus and insinuating itself between this aponeurosis and the muscle, lying therefore behind the femoral vessels. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Cloquet's septum | The delicate fibrous membrane that closes the femoral ring at the base of the femoral canal. Synonym: septum femorale, Cloquet's septum, crural septum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Cloquet's space | A space between the ciliary zonule and the vitreous body. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Cloquet, Hippolyte | <person> French anatomist, 1787-1840. See: Cloquet's space. (05 Mar 2000) |